Women's Bracketology: Single site would change look of women's NCAA bracket
The at-large pool has grown to 33 with the Ivy League opting out. And if the NCAA tourney is held at one site, geographical placement is eliminated.
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2021 Schedule
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How a single-site women's NCAA tournament would impact Bracketology
Although bracketing becomes easier and seeding becomes less important with a one-site NCAA tournament, picking the teams might be harder than ever.
McGee: A long overdue welcome back to you, college basketball
College basketball was one of the first sports canceled in March. Since then, the sport and its players have seen nearly every league at every level return. Now, it's finally time for college basketball's return.
Women's college basketball: Final Four picks, player of the year predictions
Who will become the face of the women's game? Which teams were unanimous Final Four picks? Can anyone prevent Rhyne Howard from winning player of the year?
Ranking the top 25 players in women's college basketball
Eight players from the SEC, including No. 1 Rhyne Howard of Kentucky, lead the way in our list of the best 25 players in the country.
SEC predictions: Can anyone challenge No. 1 South Carolina?
What does Matthew Mitchell's exit mean for UK? What should we expect from Tennessee? How big is the gap between the Gamecocks and everyone else?
The Undefeated: Dawn Staley diary: Starting back at one
Ahead of the start of college basketball season, South Carolina's coach reflects on the coronavirus' impact -- and how her team is pushing through
2021 women's college basketball recruiting class rankings: UConn moves up with Azzi Fudd signing
Signing Azzi Fudd bolsters UConn's talented recruiting class, but the Huskies still trail South Carolina for the top spot.
Howard, Boston top preseason All-America team
Kentucky junior Rhyne Howard is the first player from the school to be named a preseason All-American. She is joined by South Carolina sophomore Aliyah Boston and seniors Dana Evans of Louisville, Aari McDonald of Arizona and Michaela Onyenwere of UCLA.
Staley hopes this South Carolina season lasts longer (9:54)
Boston turns last season into a driving force (4:54)
South Carolina No. 1 in preseason women's poll
South Carolina is ranked No. 1 in the preseason AP women's basketball poll for the first time in school history. The Gamecocks received 29 of 30 first-place votes.
Women's college basketball's way-too-early Top 25: UConn climbs to No. 3; South Carolina still No. 1
South Carolina and Stanford remain 1-2, but UConn and Louisville are climbing as Baylor and Mississippi State each dropped two spots.
Gamecocks joins 3 others in S. Dakota tourney
South Carolina will join Oklahoma, South Dakota and Gonzaga in a four-team round-robin tournament in South Dakota on Nov. 28-30.
NC State sets home-and-home with S. Carolina
NC State will play at South Carolina on Dec. 3, introducing another high-profile nonconference game as women's college basketball programs continue to finalize their schedules less than three weeks ahead of the start of the season.
South Carolina to allow 3.5K fans at home games
South Carolina was one of several teams to announce their attendance policy for home games in recent days.
Women's college basketball FAQ: Crowded rosters, recruiting uncertainty and extended eligibility
Will there be enough scholarships? Will incoming freshmen share rosters with the seniors they were supposed to replace? Coaches and players weigh in.
Which women's college basketball freshmen, transfers will most influence 2020-21?
From UConn's Paige Bueckers and Evina Westbrook to Oregon's trio of transfers, new faces will have a huge impact on 2020-21. Here are the top 50.
Waiting game wreaks havoc on women's college basketball nonconference schedules
Most league schedules aren't set, nonconference games aren't locked in, and plenty of questions remain six weeks before the start of the season.
2021 women's college basketball recruiting class rankings: South Carolina starts at No. 1
We ranked the top 25 women's basketball recruiting classes for 2021, and some familiar teams are near the top.
Women's college basketball's Way-Too-Early Top 25: South Carolina still on top, Baylor rising
While Baylor and Louisville are climbing up the Way-Too-Early Top 25, South Carolina and Stanford remain at 1-2.
Breaking down the top 2021 women's basketball prospects in the espnW 100
We picked the top five women's basketball prospects overall and five who rose up the rankings for the Class of 2021.
Gamecocks' Staley doubts season starts on time
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is preparing for a season but has doubts it will start on time.
Carolina carries on despite heartbreak of lost season (3:59)
Staley thanks Gamecocks after SEC Championship win (1:03)
2020-21 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Auburn | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Florida | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Georgia | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| LSU | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Mississippi State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Missouri | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Ole Miss | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| South Carolina | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Texas A&M | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
2021 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saniya Rivers | SG | Signed | 98 |
| Sania Feagin | PF | Signed | 98 |
| Raven Johnson | PG | Signed | 98 |
| Aubryanna Hall | SG | Signed | 96 |