Basketball

Jonquel Jones arrives at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., to be officially introduced as a member of the New York Liberty on Jan. 20, 2023. (Photo credit: Brandon Todd/New York Liberty)

The best-case scenario for the New York Liberty just happened — Women’s basketball transfer tracker talk

By Howard Megdal / January 24, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Jan. 24, 2024

NCAA president Charlie Baker speaks during College Athlete Day at the White House. (USA Today Images)

What NCAA media rights deal means for the WNBA — Robyn Fralick talks Michigan State

By Howard Megdal / January 17, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Jan. 17, 2024

Villanova guard Lucy Olsen drives to the hoop during a game against Georgetown at Finneran Pavilion, Jan. 10, 2024. (Josh Verlin photo)

Villanova after Maddy Siegrist — Queen Egbo talks WNBA, Athletes Unlimited

By Howard Megdal / January 10, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Jan. 10, 2024

Texas Longhorns guard, Rori Harmon (3) helped off the court after a leg injury in the fourth quarter of the women’s NCAA playoff game against Louisville at the Moody Center on Monday Mar. 20, 2023 in Austin.

The irreplaceable Rori Harmon — Caitlin Clark talks game-winner for Iowa

By Howard Megdal / January 3, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Jan. 3, 2024

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs for fans during the Hawkeye Showcase at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Des Moines. (IMAGN via Des Moines Register)

2024 is going to be the most important year in women’s basketball history — Tiffany Mitchell discusses Athletes Unlimited and more

By Howard Megdal / December 20, 2023

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Dec. 20, 2023

Alissa Pili looks to pass the ball near the 3-point line.

Alissa Pili is 1-of-1 — Alicia Berber, Cheryl Miller talk Riverside CC scandals

By Howard Megdal / December 13, 2023

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Dec. 13, 2023

Rori Harmon. (Photo via Texas Athletics)

A Texas-sized contender — Must-click women’s basketball links — Cori Close talks UCLA

By Howard Megdal / December 6, 2023

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Dec. 6, 2023

Princeton's Ellie Mitchell talks to her team during a game against Seton Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. (Howard Megdal photo)

What the Ivy League tells us about women’s college basketball now — Must-click women’s basketball links — Sara Scalia talks Indiana Hoosiers

By Howard Megdal / November 30, 2023

The IX: Basketball Thursday with Howard Megdal, Nov. 30, 2023

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob and others answer the questions from Malika Andrews during the introduction of the Golden State WNBA team, set to play in 2025. (Photo via Alex Simon/SFGate)

The WNBA needs to solve the Portland problem, fast — Chicago Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca talks new role — Must-click women’s basketball links

By Howard Megdal / November 8, 2023

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Nov. 8, 2023

Golden Corral's buffet. (Photo via Golden Corral Twitter)

The all-you-can-eat basketball buffet is here — Nicki Collen talks Baylor — Must-click women’s basketball links

By Howard Megdal / November 1, 2023

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Nov. 1, 2023