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UConn’s Geno Auriemma Slams Referees and Criticizes Dawn Staley During South Carolina Clash

As UConn and South Carolina headed into the fourth quarter of their Final Four matchup, Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma shared his thoughts on the officiating in the third quarter during an interview with ESPN’s Holly Rowe. “There were six fouls called that quarter, all of them against us, and they have been beating the […] The post UConn’s Geno Auriemma Slams Referees and Criticizes Dawn Staley During South Carolina Clash appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Who Fire, Tempo selected first in expansion draft

The WNBA has a lot in store for the month of April, and the first thing to take care of was the expansion draft, which included the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo. With the first two picks, the Fire and Tempo selected Bridget Carleton and Julie Allemand, according to NBA host Khristina. “With the first […] The post Who Fire, Tempo selected first in expansion draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Audi Crooks’ Mom Put Iowa State Athletic Director On Blast Amid Concerning Women’s Basketball Exodus

Audi Crooks is going to leave Iowa State and finish her women’s college basketball career elsewhere. Her mom alluded to the incompetence of athletic director Jamie Pollard in wake of the announcement. She questions his lack of involvement with the athletes. This unexpected decision to enter the transfer portal will create a massive shakeup in […] The post Audi Crooks’ Mom Put Iowa State Athletic Director On Blast Amid Concerning Women’s Basketball Exodus appeared first on BroBible.

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Why Azurá Stevens is ‘uncomfortable’ ahead of 2026 WNBA expansion draft

PHOENIX – The 2026 WNBA expansion draft has arrived, with the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo looking to get a head start on their rosters for the upcoming season. Each WNBA team is permitted to protect five players, leaving many across the league with a feeling of uncertainty as the hours to the draft trickle […] The post Why Azurá Stevens is ‘uncomfortable’ ahead of 2026 WNBA expansion draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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College basketball viewing and listening picks for April 3, 2026: How to watch and listen to the NCAA Women’s Final Four

All Times Eastern NCAA Women’s Tournament Final Four National Semifinals Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ Announcers: Ryan Ruocco/Rebecca Lobo//Holly Rowe South Carolina vs. UConn — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited, 7 p.m. Texas vs. UCLA — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited, approximately 9:30 p.m. Announcers: Christine Williamson/Andraya Carter/Chiney Ogwumike NCAA Women’s Final Four Special live from Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ…

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Raven Johnson’s winning compass guiding South Carolina as it seeks revenge over UConn

That’s the number that briefly taunts South Carolina guard Raven Johnson when she allows herself a second to think about what happened a year ago against UConn. The number initially served as a source of motivation until the new season started.

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UConn HC Geno Auriemma declares WBB would ‘suffer’ after WNBA Draft rule change

UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma expressed a concerning message about the state of women’s basketball if a rule change were to happen for the WNBA Draft. NBA players must be at least 19 years old during the calendar year of the draft. However, the WNBA requires any player drafted to be at least 22 […] The post UConn HC Geno Auriemma declares WBB would ‘suffer’ after WNBA Draft rule change appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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South Carolina HC Dawn Staley opens up about UConn ‘standard’ before Final Four clash

Dawn Staley didn’t hold back on the rivalry she and the South Carolina Gamecocks have with Geno Auriemma and the UConn Huskies ahead of the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Tournament. Staley has been with the Gamecocks since 2008, gifting the program a lot of successful years as one of the best in […] The post South Carolina HC Dawn Staley opens up about UConn ‘standard’ before Final Four clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bethune-Cookman hires Demetria Frank as women’s basketball coach

Following the dismissal of Janell Crayton Del Rosario, Bethune-Cookman has identified the next leader of the women’s basketball program. The Wildcats have hired Demetria Frank as the eighth women’s basketball coach in the program’s history. Frank spoke about her excitement to join the program in a statement. “I am beyond excited and truly humbled to […] The post Bethune-Cookman hires Demetria Frank as women’s basketball coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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