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U.S. Basketball Writers Association will name women's coaching award after UConn's Geno Auriemma
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Quick Glance: U.S. Basketball Writers Association Honors UConn's Geno Auriemma with Coaching Award Recognition
- The U.S. Basketball Writers Association revealed the decision to name their annual women's national coach of the year award after Geno Auriemma from UConn.
- Having just concluded his 39th season at the school, the 70-year-old coach led the Huskies to their 23rd Final Four.
- Successfully guiding UConn to 11 national championships and six flawless seasons, he has been a standout recipient of the USBA award.
- Auriemma's impressive record of 1,213-162 places him second on the all-time Division I wins list, trailing only three games behind Stanford's Tara VanDerveer.
WNBA draft 2024: Former Oregon prep star Cameron Brink goes to the Los Angeles Sparks with the No. 2 pick
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Tara VanDerveer retires as Stanford women's hoops coach after setting NCAA wins record this year
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Quick Glance: Tara VanDerveer announces retirement after historic coaching career
- After 38 seasons leading the Stanford women’s team and a total of 45 years, Tara VanDerveer, the coach with the most wins in NCAA history, announced her retirement on Tuesday night.
- In January, the 70-year-old VanDerveer surpassed Mike Krzyzewski in terms of the wins record. She leaves the stage with a total of 1,216 victories across Idaho, Ohio State, and Stanford University.
- Her impact will endure, given her consistent dedication to mentoring fellow coaches, whether through sharing game footage or offering support and insights in the visiting team's locker room.
- VanDerveer’s final day is set for May 8, marking the 39th anniversary of her hiring. She intends to maintain an advisory role for the school and athletic department going forward.
Tara VanDerveer, winningest coach in college basketball history, announces retirement
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Photos: Stanford women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer’s greatest moments through the years
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Quick Glance: Tara VanDerveer: A Retrospective on a Successful Career
- Stanford women's basketball head coach Tara VanDerveer, the winningest coach in NCAA history, announced her retirement Tuesday after 38 seasons with the team.
- During an emotional press conference, VanDerveer thanked her parents, coaches, players, and administrators, reflecting on her career, which she described as magical.
- Although Stanford has a longtime assistant ready to take over and an advisory position lined up for VanDerveer, the legendary coach still struggled with the decision to step away from the only career she'd known.
- VanDerveer stated that she felt ready for retirement, despite never thinking she would, and expressed her love for a job that never felt burdensome to her.
Stanford Cardinal star Iriafen enters transfer portal days after VanDerveer’s retirement announcement
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NCAA women’s gymnastics championships: Cal, Stanford seek spots in Four on the Floor
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2024 WNBA Mock Draft: Analyzing Elite Prospects and Hidden Gems: It's easy enough to identify Caitlin Clark as a franchise cornerstone for a WNBA team ...
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Quick Glance: Challenges and Opportunities for Caitlin Clark's WNBA Transition
- Caitlin Clark will face physical defense in the WNBA - how will she handle it?
- Starting as one of the youngest players in the most talented league, Clark transitions from dominating college basketball.
- The physical strength of opponents will be Clark's biggest challenge as she adjusts to the WNBA.
- Comparisons with past top guards show challenges and opportunities for Clark, but her talent and skills could pave the way for success.
WNBA Draft 2024: Former Oregon prep star Cameron Brink projected to go the Los Angeles Sparks at No. 2 overal
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Timeline: Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer’s women’s basketball career: Tara VanDerveer will retire after 38 seasons as head coach of the Stanford women's ...
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Stanford, VanDerveer look ahead to ACC leap next year with Iriafen leading charge
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Jacob Kmatz, clutch hitting carry Oregon State baseball to its first series win over Stanford in 6 years
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Aiden May deals and Brady Kasper returns, but Oregon State’s ‘phenomenal’ defense shines brightest in win ove
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Paid articlePaid Oregon State baseball weekend primer: No. 5 Beavers host Pac-12 rival Stanford Cardinal
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Meet Tara VanDerveer’s Stanford successor: Kate Paye: Paye, a former Stanford guard, has been on staff since 2007.
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Tara VanDerveer critical of 3-point line error at women’s NCAA Tournament: ‘Inexcusable and unfair’
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Incorrect Three-Point Line in NCAA Women's Tournament Games
- Five NCAA women's basketball tournament games were played with different-length three-point arcs on either side of the court.
- Coaches were alerted to the discrepancy but chose to start on time and not delay the games.
- A human error by a contractor in Portland led to the incorrect marking of the three-point arc.
- The NCAA apologized for the error and vowed to implement additional quality control measures for future tournaments.
Caitlin Clark? Paige Bueckers? Who would players pick to join their teams?: Nearly 100 NCAA Tournament players participated in our anonymous player poll.
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Paid articlePaid Stanford, VanDerveer look ahead to ACC leap next year with Iriafen leading charge
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Aziaha James scores 29 to lead N.C. State into the women's Elite Eight with 77-67 win over Stanford
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Quick Glance: N.C. State Secures Women's Elite Eight Spot with Victory Over Stanford
- North Carolina State responded calmly to Stanford's halftime lead and shut down All-American Cameron Brink in the third quarter to secure a spot in the Elite Eight.
- Aziaha James scored 29 points while the third-seeded Wolfpack impressively outscored the second-seeded Cardinal 28-10 in the third quarter and secured a 77-67 victory on Friday night.
- Brink exited the game with 8:10 remaining. In her final game for Stanford (30-6), she concluded with 13 points, nine rebounds, and seven blocks. Iriafen's performance was also notable as she significantly contributed to the Cardinal's game with 26 points and 10 rebounds.
- N.C. State embarked on a 13-2 series in the third quarter, culminating with two 3-pointers from James to take a 49-45 lead. The Wolfpack led 55-47 heading into the fourth quarter and extended their lead to as much as 15 points towards the end.
Stanford’s Iriafen dominates as Cardinal beat Iowa State in overtime: Stanford beats Iowa State and advances to Sweet 16 in Portland 4 regional.
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Quick Glance: Iriafen Dominates, Stanford Beats Iowa State in Overtime
- Kiki Iriafen of Stanford wouldn’t let her team lose, with Brooke Demetre saving the day with crucial shots as the Cardinal defeated Iowa State 87-81 in overtime.
- Stanford will face either North Carolina State or Tennessee in the Portland 4 Regional after securing their 29th Sweet 16 bid.
- Coach Tara VanDerveer earned her 100th NCAA Tournament win at Stanford, enhancing their record at Maples Pavilion to 42-6.
- Iriafen scored 41 points and grabbed 16 rebounds for Stanford, while Iowa State's Emily Ryan nearly matched her with 36 points.
Who is Audi Crooks? Iowa State freshman star scored 40 points in NCAA Tournament win vs Maryland
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Quick Glance: Audi Crooks: Rise of a Basketball Newcomer at Iowa State
- The NCAA Tournament often creates overnight stars, intensifying national interest.
- Audi Crooks led Iowa State with 40 points in a victory against Maryland, garnering national attention.
- Crooks' historic performance set social media ablaze and received praise nationwide.
- 19-year-old Audi Crooks is an emerging basketball player with an impressive background and potential.
Stanford’s Cameron Brink at home in Sweet 16 in Portland: Cameron Brink, an Oregon high school basketball star, is enjoying a trip home and her grandma's ...
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AP women's All-America team: Caitlin Clark, JuJu Watkins and more: Iowa star Caitlin Clark has been honored for the third straight season as a first-team ...
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Quick Glance: AP Women's All-America Team: Caitlin Clark, JuJu Watkins and More
- Caitlin Clark earned her third straight All-America team selection, alongside Stanford's Cameron Brink, UConn's Paige Bueckers, and freshmen JuJu Watkins of USC and Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame.
- Clark became the first Division I player to achieve consecutive 1,000-point seasons and surpassed 3,000 points and 1,000 assists in her career.
- JuJu Watkins, a freshman, scored 810 points, became the first USC player to earn first-team AP honors, and helped the Trojans win the Pac-12 Tournament.
- Hannah Hidalgo led the Fighting Irish to the ACC Tournament title, excelling in steals with an average of 4.6 per game. Paige Bueckers returned healthy, playing with 21.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists for the Huskies.
USC handles Stanford to win Pac-12 tournament title for first time in 10 years: Fifth-year transfer McKenzie Forbes was named the tournament's most outstanding ...
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Maryland women’s basketball blows 20-point lead, loses to Iowa State, 93-86, in NCAA Tournament
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Stanford fires men's basketball coach Jerod Haase after 8 seasons: Stanford has fired men’s basketball coach Jerod Haase after he finished his eighth season at ...
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Women’s basketball Bracket Watch: Stanford or Texas for the fourth NCAA Tournament No. 1 seed?
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Paid articlePaid The moments that made Caitlin Clark The Athletic’s women’s basketball Player of the Year
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What to know about Cameron Brink, Stanford star forward with family ties to Stephen Curry
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March Madness: Stanford women miss out on No. 1 seed, but VanDerveer unbothered: The Cardinal's loss in the Pac-12 title game to USC loomed large in ...
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Stanford Cardinal star Cameron Brink declares for 2024 WNBA Draft: Stanford Cardinal star Cameron Brink headed to WNBA draft after the NCAA women's ...
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Women’s basketball Bracket Watch: South Carolina dominates. Who else deserves No. 1 seed?
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Paid articlePaid Ex-Cal player McKenzie Forbes leads USC past Stanford for Pac-12 tournament title
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Women’s basketball Bracket Watch: USC looks like a No. 1 seed: Does Stanford stay a No. 1 seed? Is Saint Joe's safe?
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Paid articlePaid Top 10 shuffle in women's AP Top 25 as Stanford and Iowa move up behind No. 1 South Carolina
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South Carolina top seed in NCAA women's basketball reveal - ESPN: The undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks are the No. 1 overall seed in the first top-16 reveal ...
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Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer questions two-regional format - ESPN: Stanford Cardinal coach Tara VanDerveer questioned the new two-regional format of the ...
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Where are all the schools in the women’s NCAA Tournament located? Drake, Drexel and more
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College golf facilities: Stanford Cardinal and Siebel Varsity Golf Training Complex
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Pac-12 ready to flex in final women's March Madness run - ESPN: On the rise for years, the Pac-12 this season staked its claim as the country's best league ...
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‘Living a dream’: Stanford-bound Whitney High star Harper Peterson reflects on her journey
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Five storylines — other than Caitlin Clark — to follow in women’s college basketball’s championship week
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Paid articlePaid In Pac-12 sendoff, teams deliver powerful punch and lasting memories: There are still resumes to build and a championship to win, but an undercurrent of sadness ...
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BASEBALL/ Slugger Sasaki can't wait to join loaded Stanford Cardinal teamwww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15189710
Runnin’ Utes thump Stanford, but they have some issues to address before their bubble bursts
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Watch: Former Oregon prep star Cameron Brink says she is ‘undecided’ on whether she’ll enter 2024 WNBA draft
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South Carolina, Stanford top first women’s basketball rankings reveal before Selection Sunday
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Paid articlePaid Pac-12 baseball: Coaches vote Oregon State Beavers preseason favorite, predict Ducks to finish 4th
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Does Hannah Hidalgo and Cameron Brink’s defense make them Player of the Year contenders?
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Paid articlePaid Tara VanDerveer becomes winningest coach in college basketball: Tara VanDerveer became the all-time winningest coach in college basketball history ...
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Top 10 Tara VanDerveer moments as Stanford coach nears all-time wins record: VanDerveer can break the record for men's or women's basketball coaches this week ...
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Here comes Colorado! Can the Buffs reach their first Final Four? - ESPN: Colorado put everyone on notice by upsetting the No. 1 team on the first day of the ...
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Tara VanDerveer’s secret to becoming the winningest college coach? Never stop learning
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Women’s college basketball power rankings: Things look bright for Stanford and Cameron Brink
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Stanford Tree Pens Thoughtful Message After Pop-Tarts Bowl Mascot Is Devoured: The Stanford Cardinal band’s mascot spent the day in mourning.
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Where the Oregon Ducks land in ‘way-too-early’ college football Top 25 rankings for 2024
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Robert Griffin III Admits ESPN Chastised Him After Inappropriate On-Air Joke During Game
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A Stanford Cardinal for life ❤️
Stanford Golf coach, Conrad Ray, shares some Tiger Woods memories from Stanford.
Who is Alex Blandino? Knuckleball could propel comeback with former team, Cincinnati Reds
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Women’s basketball: No. 9 Stanford Cardinal punish rival Cal Bears 78-51 in Pac-12 opener
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Stanford-bound Benedict Umeh has a new appreciation for football … and life: One of the most talented defensive players in the 2024 class missed his entire ...
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After controversial calls in loss to Stanford, Utes coach Lynne Roberts says, ‘I think everyone ... saw what happened’
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Florida State beats Stanford for its fourth women’s soccer national championship: The Florida State Seminoles women's soccer team is national champions for the ...
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Michigan outlasts Stanford in back-and-forth Bahamas matchup: Dug McDaniel delivered 20 points and eight assists to propel Michigan to an 83-78 victory over ...
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Stanford women’s soccer faces Nebraska for a trip College Cup: The Stanford Cardinal have torn through the NCAA women’s soccer tournament and face Nebraska ...
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Michigan takes down Stanford in Thanksgiving tilt in Bahamas: For the third straight game, Michigan found itself in a tight contest late. This time ...
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A year after Katie Meyer’s death, still-grieving Stanford women on verge of ‘a storybook ending’
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Stanford Cardinal eager to play Cal in final Big Game of Pac-12 era in front of sellout crowd
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Big Game: Cal beats Stanford, keeps bowl hopes alive: Jaydn Ott and Fernando Mendoza lead Cal Bears to a 27-15 victory over Stanford Cardinal in 126th Big Game
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Stanford receiver Elic Ayomanor captures 2023 Jon Cornish Trophy as top Canadian in NCAA
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Stanford Cardinal QB Daniels ‘day-to-day’ for Big Game vs. Cal Bears: The Stanford Cardinal offense might be without quarterback Ashton Daniels ...
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Former Cal star Troy Taylor shares Big Game memories before first edition as Stanford coach
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