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In a nod to its four West Coast newcomers, the Big Ten will hold its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments in Las Vegas one time each in the next four years, the league office announced Wednesday. The news comes eight days after Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti announced that Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium will remain […]

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In a nod to its four West Coast newcomers, the Big Ten will hold its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments in Las Vegas one time each in the next four years, the league office announced Wednesday.

The news comes eight days after Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti announced that Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium will remain as host of the Big Ten football championship game through 2028.

Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena will host the 2027 women’s and the 2028 men’s basketball tournament. The Pac-12, the former home of new Big Ten members USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington, staged its men’s basketball tournament at T-Mobile Arena from 2017 to 2024; its women’s tournament had been held at other Las Vegas venues since 2019.

Other men’s basketball tournament future sites includes Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse in 2025 and ’27 and Chicago’s United Center in ’26. Gainbridge Fieldhouse also will stage the ’25 and ’26 women’s basketball tournaments, while Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena will host for the first time during the 2028 tournament.

“I’ve been really pleased in the interest from cities across, not just from the football side, but men’s and women’s basketball was just really good,” Petitti told The Athletic last week.

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Inside the Big Ten’s strategic approach to scheduling an 18-team volleyball season https://womenssportsnow.com/inside-the-big-tens-strategic-approach-to-scheduling-an-18-team-volleyball-season/ https://womenssportsnow.com/inside-the-big-tens-strategic-approach-to-scheduling-an-18-team-volleyball-season/#respond Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:26:01 +0000 https://womenssportsnow.com/inside-the-big-tens-strategic-approach-to-scheduling-an-18-team-volleyball-season/

Oregon women’s volleyball coach Matt Ulmer admits he was nervous but hopeful when the Big Ten announced the upcoming volleyball schedule. “I had no idea what it was going to look like for the four West schools,” Ulmer said. “But at least at the end of the day, I think they did a really good […]

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Oregon women’s volleyball coach Matt Ulmer admits he was nervous but hopeful when the Big Ten announced the upcoming volleyball schedule.

“I had no idea what it was going to look like for the four West schools,” Ulmer said. “But at least at the end of the day, I think they did a really good job of keeping in mind not missing class.”

With Oregon, Washington, USC and UCLA entering the Big Ten in August, the 18-team Big Ten stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans and across four time zones. Strategic scheduling and travel were more imperative this year than ever before for the Big Ten staff, especially for Olympic sports like women’s volleyball, of which each school has 20 conference matches.

To ensure the West Coast members avoid hardships beyond on-floor competition, the Big Ten office solicited feedback from its coaches on double-play opponents. In collaboration across the athletic departments, there was a goal to bunch together as many trips as possible and limit missed class time.

The West Coast schools all face one another home-and-home and split matches with the other 14 schools home or away. Those seven road trips east are…

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Thanks to NIL, local car dealers are out of the shadows and landing star college athletes https://womenssportsnow.com/thanks-to-nil-local-car-dealers-are-out-of-the-shadows-and-landing-star-college-athletes/ https://womenssportsnow.com/thanks-to-nil-local-car-dealers-are-out-of-the-shadows-and-landing-star-college-athletes/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:31 +0000 https://womenssportsnow.com/thanks-to-nil-local-car-dealers-are-out-of-the-shadows-and-landing-star-college-athletes/

On Jan. 19, two days after he became the most coveted football player in the NCAA’s transfer portal, and mere hours after he welcomed Ohio State coaches for a recruiting visit, Caleb Downs announced his change-of-address plans. The freshman safety who’d earned second-team All-America honors at Alabama committed to the Buckeyes. Not long after, Downs […]

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On Jan. 19, two days after he became the most coveted football player in the NCAA’s transfer portal, and mere hours after he welcomed Ohio State coaches for a recruiting visit, Caleb Downs announced his change-of-address plans. The freshman safety who’d earned second-team All-America honors at Alabama committed to the Buckeyes. Not long after, Downs and his father began relocating to Columbus.

Getting there was simple enough. Getting around was another matter.

Some wheels needed to be put in motion.

“I get a call from someone on the coaching staff and they said, ‘Hey, I’m here with Caleb and his dad now. Are you looking to add somebody else to your team?’” says Rick Ricart, the CEO and owner of Ricart Automotive Group in Columbus. “Would you be willing to do a car deal for him?’”

For decades, these were shifty conversations. Local car dealerships had long been conduits for the whispered inducements coaches or boosters promised talented players. When discovered, scandal erupted. Repercussions were often stark. Then came the seismic summer of 2021, when changes to Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rules allowed college athletes to earn money without fear of NCAA sanctions.

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What do Big Ten coaches think is next after House v. NCAA settlement? https://womenssportsnow.com/what-do-big-ten-coaches-think-is-next-after-house-v-ncaa-settlement/ https://womenssportsnow.com/what-do-big-ten-coaches-think-is-next-after-house-v-ncaa-settlement/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 21:12:38 +0000 https://womenssportsnow.com/what-do-big-ten-coaches-think-is-next-after-house-v-ncaa-settlement/

RANCHOS VERDES, Calif. — Palm trees, a Pacific Ocean view and courtyard dinners at the Terranea Resort provided the backdrop this week for one of the Big Ten’s most important group of meetings in the league’s 128-year history. More than 100 administrators, university leaders, faculty representatives and head coaches from the Big Ten’s 18 members […]

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RANCHOS VERDES, Calif. — Palm trees, a Pacific Ocean view and courtyard dinners at the Terranea Resort provided the backdrop this week for one of the Big Ten’s most important group of meetings in the league’s 128-year history.

More than 100 administrators, university leaders, faculty representatives and head coaches from the Big Ten’s 18 members and league office gathered at this plush, picturesque location to discuss an upcoming legal settlement that fundamentally will change college athletics. Those officials were sequestered with security for every function, ranging from outdoor meals to friendly mixers.

The topics weren’t limited to what’s known as the House v. NCAA case, which will cost the NCAA and its member schools $2.7 billion should it be approved. The league added a four-school West Coast wing starting this year, and the spring meetings were as much of a networking event as an opportunity to explore a path forward as a league and an industry.

“I think that we have a chance at this moment right now in college athletics to really reshape the model in the most meaningful way in our lifetimes and maybe the most meaningful way that has ever been,” said Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman, the new Division I Council chair. “How can we build this new…

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Women’s basketball transfer portal rankings: Where will Raegan Beers go? https://womenssportsnow.com/womens-basketball-transfer-portal-rankings-where-will-raegan-beers-go/ https://womenssportsnow.com/womens-basketball-transfer-portal-rankings-where-will-raegan-beers-go/#respond Sun, 28 Apr 2024 05:00:21 +0000 https://womenssportsnow.com/womens-basketball-transfer-portal-rankings-where-will-raegan-beers-go/

The college basketball season might be over, but transfer portal season is here and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Our first ranking came out three weeks ago, and since then, much has changed in the sport’s landscape. We’ve crowned a national champion. Tara VanDerveer has retired. Tennessee hired Kim Caldwell. On […]

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The college basketball season might be over, but transfer portal season is here and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Our first ranking came out three weeks ago, and since then, much has changed in the sport’s landscape. We’ve crowned a national champion. Tara VanDerveer has retired. Tennessee hired Kim Caldwell. On the players’ front, it’s hard to imagine we won’t see more big names jump into the portal over the next week or so, and because of that, we’ll keep the updates coming. Until then, here’s a look at the top 15 prospects in the portal:

1. Raegan Beers

Oregon State sophomore forward

Key stats: 17.5 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 66 FG%

With multiple Beavers in the portal, it felt like only a matter of time for Beers to enter, too. As a first-team All-Pac-12 selection and former Pac-12 Freshman of the Year and conference Sixth Player of the Year, she’s going to hear from a lot of programs. She’s an elite offensive talent and an excellent defender who could be a foundational player for almost any program in the country. She shoots 69 percent at the rim, according to Pivot Analysis, and has a Mackenzie Holmes-like game, except Beers is only a sophomore. The loss of the Pac-12 is a loss for every women’s basketball fan. Because she was playing in the Pac-12…

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Women’s basketball transfer portal rankings: Where will Raegan Beers and Kiki Iriafen go? https://womenssportsnow.com/womens-basketball-transfer-portal-rankings-where-will-raegan-beers-and-kiki-iriafen-go/ https://womenssportsnow.com/womens-basketball-transfer-portal-rankings-where-will-raegan-beers-and-kiki-iriafen-go/#respond Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:21 +0000 https://womenssportsnow.com/womens-basketball-transfer-portal-rankings-where-will-raegan-beers-and-kiki-iriafen-go/

The college basketball season might be over, but transfer portal season is here and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Our first ranking came out three weeks ago, and since then, much has changed in the sport’s landscape. We’ve crowned a national champion. Tara VanDerveer has retired. Tennessee hired Kim Caldwell. On […]

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The college basketball season might be over, but transfer portal season is here and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Our first ranking came out three weeks ago, and since then, much has changed in the sport’s landscape. We’ve crowned a national champion. Tara VanDerveer has retired. Tennessee hired Kim Caldwell. On the players’ front, it’s hard to imagine we won’t see more big names jump into the portal over the next week or so, and because of that, we’ll keep the updates coming. Until then, here’s a look at the top 15 prospects in the portal:

Stanford junior forward

Key stats: 19.4 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 2.3 APG, 55 FG %

Iriafen is on the move after three seasons on The Farm. She has a “do not contact” tag, which means she likely already knows where she wants to go. Whichever team lands Iriafen — even though it would only get her for a year — will receive an immediate boost in terms of potential next season. Individually, she can elevate any team. The reigning winner of the Katrina McClain Award (an honor for college basketball’s top forward) is one of the best rebounders in the country, and she’s one of the nation’s most efficient scorers. Her passing improved significantly with more playing time this season. Through last season she drew…

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Why Ohio State chose Carlos Locklyn to direct a dangerous group of running backs https://womenssportsnow.com/why-ohio-state-chose-carlos-locklyn-to-direct-a-dangerous-group-of-running-backs/ https://womenssportsnow.com/why-ohio-state-chose-carlos-locklyn-to-direct-a-dangerous-group-of-running-backs/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 23:43:38 +0000 https://womenssportsnow.com/why-ohio-state-chose-carlos-locklyn-to-direct-a-dangerous-group-of-running-backs/

Carlos Locklyn was getting out of bed to go work out when he saw his phone light up with the first text from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. The Oregon running backs coach was so excited he turned to show his wife, Victoria. “She said, ‘I don’t know who that is, let me find […]

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Carlos Locklyn was getting out of bed to go work out when he saw his phone light up with the first text from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. The Oregon running backs coach was so excited he turned to show his wife, Victoria.

“She said, ‘I don’t know who that is, let me find my glasses,’” Locklyn said with a laugh.

Locklyn described his feelings while talking with Day later that day as a “kid on Christmas morning.” Locklyn said a few other schools reached out to this offseason about jobs, but Ohio State stood out. The Buckeyes are one of the most recognizable programs in the country, with arguably the best running back group in college football and full focus on a national championship in 2024. It made sense for him to make the jump.

Locklyn spoke to the media on Wednesday for the first time since taking over as running backs coach, replacing Tony Alford, who left for the same job at Michigan. A few takeaways from his comments:

A ‘slam dunk’ hire

This was no simple search for Day. After Alford left for Michigan in March, Day said he talked to more than 12 candidates, mostly via video call. Much like his offensive coordinator search earlier this offseason, Day wasn’t going to rush things. Ohio State was left without a running backs coach in the middle of spring…

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2024 WNBA mock draft: Where will Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso land? https://womenssportsnow.com/2024-wnba-mock-draft-where-will-caitlin-clark-angel-reese-and-kamilla-cardoso-land/ https://womenssportsnow.com/2024-wnba-mock-draft-where-will-caitlin-clark-angel-reese-and-kamilla-cardoso-land/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:03 +0000 https://womenssportsnow.com/2024-wnba-mock-draft-where-will-caitlin-clark-angel-reese-and-kamilla-cardoso-land/

The 2023-24 college season featured more star power than any in recent memory, and the good news for WNBA fans is that many of those players will be back on the court quickly. The 2024 WNBA Draft is on Monday, and several stars who dominated the national conversation during the college season will be taking […]

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The 2023-24 college season featured more star power than any in recent memory, and the good news for WNBA fans is that many of those players will be back on the court quickly. The 2024 WNBA Draft is on Monday, and several stars who dominated the national conversation during the college season will be taking their talents to the professional stage.

Every year, it boggles the mind how quick this transition is for collegians. Caitlin Clark will go from game-planning for South Carolina to being on the same roster as former Gamecocks great Aliyah Boston within nine days. There isn’t even enough time for a WNBA Draft Combine, so some team executives are working with incomplete information about height and wingspan.

As a result, the WNBA Draft, compared to its NBA counterpart, has always favored players who were able to produce in college rather than those who have the theoretical tools to succeed at the next level. We can project how a different team context will affect a player’s impact, but at a certain point, if they don’t have a high-level resume after four years, it’s hard to take a risk on them.

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South Carolina tops our 2024-25 women’s college basketball power rankings https://womenssportsnow.com/south-carolina-tops-our-2024-25-womens-college-basketball-power-rankings/ https://womenssportsnow.com/south-carolina-tops-our-2024-25-womens-college-basketball-power-rankings/#respond Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:51 +0000 https://womenssportsnow.com/south-carolina-tops-our-2024-25-womens-college-basketball-power-rankings/

Congrats to South Carolina, which was the No. 1 team in all but one edition of this season’s rankings. The Gamecocks proved they were the best team in college basketball for all of 2023-24, just like last year, only this time they were able to cap their remarkable regular season with a national championship. South […]

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Congrats to South Carolina, which was the No. 1 team in all but one edition of this season’s rankings. The Gamecocks proved they were the best team in college basketball for all of 2023-24, just like last year, only this time they were able to cap their remarkable regular season with a national championship. South Carolina’s success was the primary validation of these power rankings, though the last poll did feature 15 of the Sweet 16 teams in the top 18 (apologies to Duke).

In case you’re interested in how well my first power rankings of 2023-24 held up, take a gander! Oregon State really came out of nowhere.

As we look ahead to 2024-25, a reminder that this is an indicator of how teams stand right now, though WNBA Draft decisions and transfers — keep an eye on Oregon State and Washington State following the dissolution of the Pac-12 — could substantially change the makeup of rosters. I’ve priced in some player improvement, particularly for younger players with high pedigree, but otherwise tried to assess these squads based on how the players finished this season. Let me know in the comments if you think I’m overlooking anyone.

Almost famous: Kentucky, Michigan State, Vanderbilt


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How to watch NCAA Women’s March Madness: TV schedule, channel and start times https://womenssportsnow.com/how-to-watch-ncaa-womens-march-madness-tv-schedule-channel-and-start-times/ https://womenssportsnow.com/how-to-watch-ncaa-womens-march-madness-tv-schedule-channel-and-start-times/#respond Sat, 30 Mar 2024 05:00:11 +0000 https://womenssportsnow.com/how-to-watch-ncaa-womens-march-madness-tv-schedule-channel-and-start-times/

Are you ready for March Madness? Below is a full schedule of every game in the 2024 women’s NCAA Tournament, including tipoff times (in ET) and TV channels. (Click here for the men’s schedule.) Sweet 16 Saturday, March 30 No. 3 LSU vs. No. 2 UCLA, 1 p.m., ABC No. 5 Colorado vs. No. 1 […]

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Are you ready for March Madness?

Below is a full schedule of every game in the 2024 women’s NCAA Tournament, including tipoff times (in ET) and TV channels.

(Click here for the men’s schedule.)

Sweet 16

Saturday, March 30

No. 3 LSU vs. No. 2 UCLA, 1 p.m., ABC

No. 5 Colorado vs. No. 1 Iowa, 3:30 p.m., ABC

No. 5 Baylor vs. No. 1 USC, 5:30 p.m., ESPN

No. 7 Duke vs. No. 3 UConn, 8 p.m., ESPN

Elite Eight

Sunday, March 31

No. 3 Oregon State vs. No. 1 South Carolina, 1 p.m., ABC

No. 3 NC State vs. No. 1 Texas, 3 p.m., ABC

Monday, April 1

TBA vs. TBA, 7:15 p.m., ESPN

TBA vs. TBA, 9:15 p.m., ESPN

Final Four

Friday, April 5

TBA vs. TBA, 7 p.m., ESPN (Cleveland, Ohio)

TBA vs. TBA, 9:30 p.m., ESPN (Cleveland)

National Championship

Sunday, April 7

TBA vs. TBA, 3 p.m., ABC (Cleveland)

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