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Former Oregon player Jennah Isai dreamed of playing in the Final Four one day. She stepped away from the sport to focus on healing.

Auriemma's dustup with Staley overshadowed the semifinals, but will it change how Auriemma's viewed by basketball fans?

Can the Bruins get over the hump and win the national title?

After a heated exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma, Staley refocused and put women's basketball first.

After blah semifinals and handshake-line controversy, these teams can reclaim the narrative and put on a show for women's hoops fans.

UCLA arrives in pursuit of its first NCAA title. South Carolina goes for a fourth banner in the last decade.

Hurley, who is known for his temper, also offered support for his UConn colleague.

Auriemma, 72, is the winningest college basketball coach in history -- men's or women's -- and will return to increase that lead next season.

UConn likely will need to dip into the transfer portal for another scoring option.

Agugua-Hamilton came to Virginia in 2022 and just led the Cavaliers to their best season in more than a decade.