After meeting with attorneys, SEC announces it will comply with court orders allowing former pros to play in the conference.

Dawn put out the Birdie text an hour ago.

Man I don’t wanna see her in another school’s uniform wtf☹️

And also Bailey Maupin grew up a Texas Tech fan so obviously she was going to go there for college and this was even more obvious when Krista Gerlich became the new head coach in 2020 because she wanted Krista to be her coach and it just so happened to work out that Krista could be her coach AND she could play for her dream school.

But do these players themselves actually want to come back or is it just their agents suing or what? I’m so confused right now.

Zero transfer portal exits. Elite returners getting healthy. A small army in the frontcourt. And THREE players who can legitimately throw down in-game dunks.

In this episode of Davis Sports Report, we dive deep into Dawn Staley’s 2026-27 University of South Carolina Women's Basketball roster. From the return of Joyce Edwards, Ashlyn Watkins, Tessa Johnson, and Chloe Kitts to elite freshmen phenoms like Jerzy Robinson and Oliviyah "Big O" Edwards, the Gamecocks are loaded for another national championship run. Plus, we clear up the Ny’Ceara Pryor rumors once and for all! #southcarolinawbb #gamecockswbb #ncaaw #davissportsreport

While these rules are generally straightforward, I do wonder how they'll apply to international players, who don't declare for the WNBA draft in the same way NCAA players do (for international players, you become eligible the year you turn 20 without having to formally declare).

Over the past few months, at least three former international WNBA draftees have committed to NCAA teams, including one in the SEC -- Ajsa Sivka (Sky '25 pick -> Kentucky), Adja Kane (Liberty '25 pick -> SMU), and Keija Ran (Dream '26 -> Xavier). They join 2024 Mystics third-rounder Nastja Claessens, who is a rising senior at Kansas State.

It's too bad we can't have her back at LSU. The court rulings over these eligibility rules seem to be throwing some things up in the air. https://www.si.com/college/louisville/amiya-joyner-commits-to-louisville-women-s-basketball-01m0wqzc7wz7

Most likely has something to do with the Russian player they just brought on

Ep 1 is Lobo and 95. Ep 2 is Bird/Taurasi and the Tennessee years. Ep 3 is Paige and 2025.

Maya and Stewie basically get a montage. 6 titles between them. Expected a lot more there.

Best part is the Paige and Geno stuff in ep 3. Different than how that season looked from the outside.

Archival footage is stronger than the interviews imo.

Anyone else think this should have been 5 or 6 episodes? Or does the short runtime work better.

Also would like to hear from people who were not rooting for UConn.

It's a lot softer schedule than the past few years, but that's probably what this team needs this year to come together before conference play. Eight home games plus two effective home games in Glen Allen at Thanksgiving.

LSU's out All-American guard MiLaysia Fulwiley wants a national title and a lasting legacy in her senior year at Baton Rouge. 

Voting Breakdown:

1. (3) Duke 87, (2) LSU 85 (NCAA Sweet 16) - 47.8%
2. (10) Virginia 83, (2) Iowa 75 (2OT) (NCAA R32) - 39.1%
3. (1) Duke 70, (2) Louisville 65 (OT) (ACC Championship) - 13.0%

Other 2026 r/NCAAW Awards:

Freshman Of The Year

Most Improved Player

Most Improved Team

Most Underrated Player

Most Underrated Team

Thread Of The Year

Storyline Of The Year

Conference Of The Year

Upset Of The Year

Regular Season Game Of The Year

Did anyone else submit an application for the Final Four/ Championship tickets? I did this a few months ago and submitted a payment. I haven’t heard if I got the tickets yet or not.

Today I got an email that October tickets go on sale. Curious when I will find out if I am getting tickets.

Voting Breakdown:

1. Maryland 100, Minnesota 99 (2OT) - 37.8%
2. West Virginia 57, Duke 49 - 15.6%
3. Oklahoma 94, South Carolina 82 (OT) - 13.3%
4. Kentucky 75, LSU 74 - 13.3%
5. South Carolina 79, LSU 72 - 11.1%
6. UConn 72, Michigan 69 - 8.9%

Other 2026 r/NCAAW Awards:

Freshman Of The Year

Most Improved Player

Most Improved Team

Most Underrated Player

Most Underrated Team

Thread Of The Year

Storyline Of The Year

Conference Of The Year

Upset Of The Year

They open on the road for four straight games, two of which are Power 5 opponents. Including their opener at Penn State.

BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU women’s basketball and Coach Kim Mulkey announced the signing of 6-5 Russian post player Anna Minaeva on Friday, strengthening the Tigers’ post play with an all-around addition that can impact the 2026-27 squad immediately.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Anna to our LSU family,” Mulkey said. “She has the experience, skill set, and size to make an immediate impact in our frontcourt. It takes tremendous courage to leave home at just 17 years old and travel across the world to pursue a dream. I’m excited to support and guide Anna as she begins this next chapter at LSU.”

Candid Open and honest.