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Minnesota coach Dawn Plitzuweit will be rooting for her daughter Lexi, and vice versa, as they play on different sides of the country.

Fouriner, who faces LSU in the Sweet 16, said she wants to dunk in a college game like she did in high school.

Tuberville's proposal focuses on eligibility and transferring. It will appeal to almost every college sports fan.

Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey calls Hidalgo one of the best two-way players she's ever seen.

Thirteen years ago, Mike Neighbors dreamed up an idea to help others: He started writing down his mistakes.

Style of play? Bold. Fashion style? Same. Pops of color, sequins and textures are all part of the LSU coaching design.

The sport needs more prominent voices for the next generation of coaches and players.

Johnson doesn't believe in limiting herself. She's chasing a championship, music career and WNBA career.

Lawson has earned her bona fides. Now, as she leads Duke's resurgence, she's also been entrusted with the biggest job in women's basketball.

The tournament's first weekend is for introductions and recalibration. Its second weekend is when everything intensifies.