The Next Generation: Flau’Jae Johnson could be basketball’s next megastar

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Women’s basketball has produced plenty of legendary talents and stars, but none have transcended the sport quite how Flau’Jae Johnson has the chance to. Lisa Leslie. Candace Parker. Maya Moore. Diana Taurasi. You know them all for their on-court abilities, but how much do you know about them off the court, away from the game? […]

The Next Generation: Olivia Miles has been a star from the jump

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Olivia Miles was a decorated high school recruit and has proven herself one of the best points guards in the country since joining Notre Dame. When Olivia Miles steps on the floor for Notre Dame, she’s immediately recognizable. Not just from her trademark goggles, but also from her play — Miles, a finalist for the […]

The Next Generation: Rori Harmon is in the middle of everything for Texas

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Ferocious defense, elite mid-range shooting and heady passing have made Rori Harmon one of the most important young points guard in college basketball. The first time I saw Rori Harmon play basketball, she was a junior in high school. Her team — the Cypress Creek Cougars — were playing in a tournament that was being […]

The Next Generation: Saylor Poffenbarger is shining in her new basketball home

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Saylor Poffenbarger has found a new basketball home at the University of Arkansas, thriving with skill, versatility and dedication. Saylor Poffenbarger was a big win for Arkansas. Before entering the transfer portal in November 2021 and joining Arkansas, the 6-foot-2 guard played in 12 games for UConn. “She lit us up,” said Mike Neighbors, Arkansas […]

The Next Generation: Grace VanSlooten is just getting started

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Grace VanSlooten and the Oregon Ducks missed out on March Madness but she already laid the foundation for a special basketball career. From Courtney Vandersloot to Grace VanSlooten, Oregon head coach Kelly Graves seems to have success with players named Sloot. Vandersloot, a five-time all-WNBA point guard, starred for Graves at Gonzaga from 2007-11, and […]

The Next Generation: Azzi Fudd is more than just a generational shooter

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Azzi Fudd is an elite shooter whose game has already drawn comparisons to Steph Curry. But she has a lot more in her arsenal than just the 3-pointer. No matter how you slice it, few organizations in the history of sports hold the allure and prestige of UConn Huskies women’s basketball. With a whopping 11 […]

The Next Generation: Shyanne Sellers is laser-focused on getting to the next level

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Shyanne Sellers has repeatedly challenged herself to improve and those improvements have her and Maryland ready to make some serious noise. During a critical matchup between Maryland and Ohio State in late February, a clip of Maryland head coach Brenda Frese screaming at her versatile wing, 6-foot-2 sophomore Shyanne Sellers, went viral on Twitter. The […]

Auburn vs. Houston prediction and odds for NCAA Tournament Second Round

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Auburn throttled Iowa in the 8/9 matchup, setting up an incredibly intriguing second round matchup against No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region Houston, who is dealing with a handful of injuries. The Cougars’ leading scorer, Marcus Sasser, suited up in Thursday’s first round matchup against Northern Kentucky, but reaggravated his strained groin in the […]