DOUG FEINBERG

AP Basketball Writer
UConn's Paige Bueckers listens during an interview at the WNBA basketball draft, Monday, April 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
WNBA draftees turn attention to making rosters as training camp opens in a few weeks
Paige Bueckers will be heading to Dallas, the latest transcendent college star to go No. 1 in the WNBA draft. Her spot is assured with the Wings.
 
TCU's Hailey Van Lith, right, poses for a photo with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected 11th overall by the Chicago Sky during the first round of the WNBA basketball draft, Monday, April 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
WNBA assembles task force to help combat online hate toward players and teams
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced shortly before the draft on Monday that the league has assembled a dedicated task force to help combat online hate and vitriol directed toward players and teams.
 
South Carolina guard Raven Johnson (25) and guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) walk down court during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 28, 2025. in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley enters transfer portal, AP source says
South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley is officially in the transfer portal, according to a person with access to it. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made.
 
UConn's Paige Bueckers, right, poses for a photo with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected first overall by the Dallas Wings during the first round of the WNBA basketball draft, Monday, April 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Paige Bueckers is No. 1 pick in WNBA draft, going to the Dallas Wings
Paige Bueckers is headed to Dallas as the first pick in the WNBA draft. The versatile UConn star is the latest Huskies standout to go No. 1, joining former greats Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore and Breanna Stewart.
 
UConn's Paige Bueckers speaks to fans during an NCAA college basketball "Championship Welcome Home Rally" for the team Monday, April 7, 2025, Storrs, Conn. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant via AP)
Paige Bueckers has had busy week since helping UConn win national championship
It’s been a whirlwind week for Paige Bueckers since she won her first national championship with UConn.
 
UConn's Paige Bueckers reacts before speaking to fans during an NCAA college basketball "Championship Welcome Home Rally" for the team Monday, April 7, 2025, Storrs, Conn. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant via AP)
Paige Bueckers is projected to go No. 1 in WNBA draft to Dallas Wings
The WNBA is set to welcome its new rookie class, headlined by Paige Bueckers when the league holds its annual draft Monday night.
 
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives past Dallas Wings forward Natasha Howard (6) during the first half of an WNBA basketball game in Arlington, Texas, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Caitlin Clark and the Fever vs. Angel Reese and the Sky will tip off new WNBA Rivals Week in August
The WNBA will have its inaugural Rivals Week in August tipping off with Caitlin Clark and Indiana facing Angel Reese and Chicago in prime time.
 
UConn guard Paige Bueckers holds up a piece of the net after the Huskies defeated South Carolina inthe national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
WNBA salaries still an issue with Paige Bueckers set to earn about what Caitlin Clark did
Paige Bueckers will receive roughly the same salary that Caitlin Clark got last year as the top pick in the WNBA draft as player salaries continue to be a topic of conversation.
 
France's Dominique Malonga, right, shoots as Nigeria's Amy Elizabeth Balogun defends in a women's basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 1, 2024, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, Pool File)
France’s Dominique Malonga among players to watch during WNBA draft after Paige Bueckers goes No. 1
Paige Bueckers is clearly the best-known player in Monday’s WNBA draft, but Dominique Malonga of France is among the most interesting. Curiosity around the 6-foot-6 forward seems to be growing.
 
Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles (5) reacts after making a 3-point basket against TCU during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2025. in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Olivia Miles is transferring from Notre Dame to TCU to finish her college career
Olivia Miles is transferring from Notre Dame to finish her college career at TCU. Miles announced her decision on “NBA on TNT” on Tuesday night and was talking to Candace Parker when she received a box from Shaquille O’Neal with a TCU jersey in it.
 
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the championship trophy after UConn defeated South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
UConn finishes season at No. 1 in AP women’s basketball poll for first time since 2021
UConn has capped its season at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll one day after winning its 12th national championship. The Huskies received all 31 votes after beating South Carolina 82-59 for the title.
 
UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) looks to shoot against UCLA during the first half of a national semifinal Final Four game during the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
WNBA mock draft 3.0: Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 to Dallas and Seattle selects French star Malonga 2nd
There’s no doubt who’s going first in the WNBA draft with Paige Bueckers the consensus top pick. After that it gets interesting with Olivia Miles’ decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal instead of the draft.
 
UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) pulls in a rebound against South Carolina during the second half of the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Women’s college basketball looking for next star with no Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins injured
Women’s college basketball has been on the rise these last few years, riding the wave of iconic players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins.
 
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the championship trophy after UConn defeated South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
UConn returns to top of women’s basketball, dominates South Carolina 82-59 to capture its 12th title
UConn is back on top of women’s basketball, winning its 12th national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 behind Azzi Fudd’s 24 points.
 
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley reacts during the first half of a national semifinal Final Four game against Texas during the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Dawn Staley has South Carolina one win away from a 3rd NCAA Tournament title in 4 years
Dawn Staley and South Carolina are one win away from joining an elite group of programs in women’s basketball history with a third national championship in four seasons. Only two other schools have accomplished that feat, UConn and Tennessee.
 
UConn center Jana El Alfy (8) and UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) react during the first half of a national semifinal Final Four game against UCLA during the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Strong, Fudd help UConn blow out UCLA 85-51 in Final Four as Bueckers moves 1 win from elusive title
Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd didn’t even need much help from superstar Paige Bueckers to propel UConn into the national title game, leading the Huskies to a remarkably easy 85-51 victory over UCLA in the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
 
Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne smiles after scoring during a WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
WNBA star Elena Delle Donne retires after 11 seasons and the 2019 championship
Seven-time WNBA All-Star Elena Delle Donne is retiring after 11 seasons. Delle Donne is a two-time league MVP and was a key part of Washington’s 2019 championship.
 
UCLA head coach Cori Close watches her team during practice at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
UCLA coach Cori Close uses lessons learned from time with UConn’s Geno Auriemma over a decade ago
UConn is in a familiar place, playing in the women’s Final Four for the 16th time in the past 17 seasons while UCLA is making its first appearance in the NCAA national semifinals.
 
UCLA head coach Cori Close speaks after being name The Associated Press Coach of the Year during a news conference at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
UCLA’s Cori Close is the AP Coach of the Year after a historic season for the top-seeded Bruins
Cori Close of UCLA is The Associated Press Coach of the Year in women’s basketball. The Bruins have lost just twice all season, earned their first No. 1 ranking ever and are the top overall seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament.
 
Southern California guard JuJu Watkins goes to the basket against Notre Dame forward Liatu King as guard Olivia Miles (5) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File)
USC star JuJu Watkins is the AP Player of the Year and just the fourth sophomore to earn that honor
JuJu Watkins, the sensational sophomore who led Southern California to its best season in nearly 40 years, is The Associated Press women’s college basketball Player of the Year.
 
UConn guard Paige Bueckers looks up during the first half against Southern California in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 31, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
No stigma for Bueckers, Van Lith or Fudd. The basketball stars seek out mental health professionals
Paige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith and Azzi Fudd have reached out to a mental health professional for help at one point, seeking assistance to cope with the increasing pressure on college basketball players.
 
UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez cuts the net after a game against LSU in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
Betting favorite UConn joins 3 top seeds in South Carolina, UCLA and Texas in women’s Final Four
The women’s Final Four is full of star players, top seeds and historic programs. There will be no Cinderellas in Tampa, Florida, this week with No. 1 seeds South Carolina, UCLA and Texas in the national semifinals.
 
Texas head coach Vic Schaefer celebrates a win over TCU in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Texas coach Vic Schaefer joins elite group, leading 2nd school to women’s Final Four
Vic Schaefer has been in the coaching business for nearly four decades, and now he’s part of an elite group.
 
Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles (5) reacts after making a 3-point basket against TCU during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2025. in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles to enter transfer portal instead of WNBA draft, AP source says
Olivia Miles has decided to enter the transfer portal and play another college season instead of going to the WNBA.
 
New York Liberty forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (44) puts up a shot against Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride (21) during the first quarter of Game 5 of the WNBA basketball final series, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith, file)
Liberty’s Laney-Hamilton undergoes meniscus surgery and is expected to be out 5-6 months
New York guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton had surgery on her left knee to repair an acute meniscus injury earlier this month. The Liberty announced Monday that Laney-Hamilton is expected to be sidelined for five-to-six months.
 
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley autographs a baby's clothes after defeating Duke in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament to advance to the Final Four Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Defending champion South Carolina returns to Final Four, beating Duke 54-50 in March Madness
Chloe Kitts scored 14 points and defending national champion South Carolina reached the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament for a fifth straight year, beating Duke 54-50.
 
Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles (5) reacts after making a 3-point basket against TCU during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2025. in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles weighing tough decision to return to college or enter WNBA draft
Olivia Miles hasn’t made up her mind yet whether she’ll enter the WNBA draft or return to Notre Dame for her final season. The 5-foot-10 guard is a projected lottery pick in the draft, which takes place in New York on April 14.
 
TCU guard Hailey Van Lith (10) celebrates with teammates during the second half against Notre Dame in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2025. in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
March is her time: Hailey Van Lith leads 3rd different team to Elite Eight with TCU’s 72-61 win
Hailey Van Lith became the first player in college basketball history to reach the Elite Eight five times and take three different teams to that round when she scored 26 points in TCU’s 71-62 victory over Notre Dame in the women’s NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
 
TCU guard Hailey Van Lith (10) drives to the basket against Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2025. in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Hailey Van Lith scores 26 points to lead TCU to 1st Elite Eight with 71-62 win over Notre Dame
Hailey Van Lith scored 12 of her 26 points in the fourth quarter to help second-seeded TCU beat No. 3 seed Notre Dame 71-62 in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
 
Mist player Breanna Stewart practices three-point shots, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Medley, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)
Breanna Stewart re-signs with the New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart has re-signed with the New York Liberty. The move wasn’t a surprise after she helped lead the franchise to its first WNBA championship last year. Stewart has won three league titles, the first two coming with Seattle.
 
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