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South Carolina is up, Rennia Davis has impressed and everything else we've learned so far
Most impressive players? Most surprising results? Underwhelming nonconference schedule? We break down the season so far.
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Mid-majors matter
Don't be fooled by mid-major label: Drake, South Dakota are elite teams
It doesn't matter that neither is ranked. The Bulldogs and Coyotes put on a show Wednesday and are two teams nobody should want to play come March.
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Notre Dame
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Madeline Westbeld hopes to make own path at ND
Madeline Westbeld would tag along to older sister Kathryn's recruiting visits to Notre Dame. Now, the No. 23 prospect is headed to South Bend herself.
Courtesy of the Westbeld family
Recruiting
Early signing period
Oregon starts signing week with No. 1 class
Not only is Oregon No. 1 in the poll, but the Ducks also have the top recruiting class, thanks to five top-33 prospects
Full top 20 class rankings
With five top-33 prospects, Oregon has the No. 1 recruiting class in the Class of 2020 entering signing week.
30 for 30 podcast
The inside story of the Russian spy who signed Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird
Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird had long heard stories about their team owner's history as a KGB spy and links to organized crime, but Shabtai Kalmanovich's death in 2009 forced them to reckon with his complicated legacy.
Women's Olympic Basketball
After loss to Oregon, should U.S. women's basketball team be worried?
We're still months away from the 2020 Olympic Games, and the U.S. women remain the favorites. But recent exhibitions exposed some concerns.
Tennessee
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Why Kellie Harper is just what Tennessee needs
There's reason to believe the charismatic coach can help the Lady Vols regain their swagger.
Oregon upsets USA Basketball
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Oregon's Ionescu is espnW's player of the week
Oregon hasn't played a game that counts, but the senior guard's 30 points to help the Ducks knock off Team USA couldn't be overlooked.
Oregon, Ionescu open season of high expectations with epic upset
In beating the U.S. women, the No. 1 Ducks couldn't have picked a better way to launch what could be the most special season in program history.
2019-20 Picks and predictions
Preseason predictions: Final Four picks
No. 1 Oregon isn't a unanimous choice to hoist the 2020 championship trophy.
Top Headlines
- No. 6 prospect Diamond Johnson selects Rutgers
- Texas Southern's uniforms stolen before game
- No. 8 prospect Van Lith signs on with Louisville
- South Carolina lands five-star Russell for '20-21
- Warlick: Auriemma's Lady Vols criticism 'not fair'
- Military academy athletes can get waivers, go pro
- Ducks' Ionescu eclipses 2,000 points, 800 assists
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Best 25 college players
- Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
The top 25 players in women's college basketball 2019-20
Oregon triple-double machine Sabrina Ionescu tops the list, with teammates Ruthy Hebard and Satou Sabally also landing in the top 10.
Preseason Bracketology
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Women's Bracketology: Baylor, UConn, Oregon and Stanford on top line
A pair of Pac-12 powers join defending NCAA champion Baylor and UConn -- looking for its 13th straight Final Four -- as No. 1 seeds.
