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Maitreyi Anantharaman

BOULDER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 11: Talia von Oelhoffen #22 of the Oregon State Beavers looks to pass around Jaylyn Sherrod #00 of the Colorado Buffaloes in the first half at the CU Events Center on February 11, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Tyler Schank/Getty Images)

Oregon State v Colorado

College Basketball

Be A Beaver Believer

Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates after breaking the NCAA women's all-time scoring record during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on February 15, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Michigan v Iowa

Caitlin Clark Did It Her Way

Japan's Mai Yamamoto (C) celebrates the team's victory after the 2024 FIBA Women's Olympic qualifying tournament basketball match between Canada and Japan in Sopron, Hungary on February 11, 2024.

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Women's Basketball

My Basketball GOAT Is 5-Foot-4

Kendall Moriarty #15 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Alexis Markowski #40 celebrate after a basket as Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes looks on in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 11, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Iowa v Nebraska

The Nebraska Cornhuskers Spoiled A Party In Their Own House

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Tom Ley

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes scores her 3,403 career point, passing Kelsey Mitchell for second in Division I NCAA women's basketball history, during the second quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena on January 31, 2024 in Evanston, Illinois.

Iowa v Northwestern

Caitlin Clark Keeps Gliding Towards Immortality

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Ray Ratto

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 21: Head coach Tara VanDerveer of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates with her player Cameron Brink #22 after Stanford defeated the Oregon State Beavers 65-56 at Stanford Maples Pavilion on January 21, 2024 in Palo Alto, California. Tara VanDerveer recorded her 1,203 NCAA career victory passing Mike Krzyzewski with 1,202 NCAA career wins. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oregon State v Stanford

Tara VanDerveer Will Never Know A Hot Seat

Fans celebrate on the floor after the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes in overtime on January 21, 2024, at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: JAN 21 Women’s – Iowa at Ohio State

Elder Wisdom

Here Is The New Rule About Storming The Court

AUSTIN, TX - DECEMBER 03: Texas Longhorns guard Shaylee Gonzalez (2) drives past UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) during game featuring the Connecticut Huskies and Texas Longhorns on December 3, 2023, at the Moody Center in Austin, TX.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: DEC 03 Women’s – Connecticut at Texas

UConn’s Curse Is Never-Ending

Angel Reese #10 of the LSU Lady Tigers waits to be introduced before a game against the Colorado Buffaloes during the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Series at T-Mobile Arena on November 06, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Buffaloes defeated the Lady Tigers 92-78.

Colorado v LSU

Angel Reese Returns From Mysterious Absence To Help LSU Beat Virginia Tech

Head coach Kim Mulkey of the LSU Lady Tigers yells at Angel Reese #10 during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 19, 2023 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Second Round – Louisiana

Angel Reese Absent From Recent LSU Games Amid Mom-Instigated Social Media Feud

Milaysia Fulwiley of South Carolina looks on during the Aflac Oui Play match between South Carolina and Notre Dame at Halle Georges Carpentier on November 06, 2023 in Paris, France.

Aflac Oui-Play: South Carolina v Notre Dame

I Vant To Vatch Fresh Blood

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Patrick Redford

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Samer Kalaf

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WNBA

Liberty Fans Found Weeping After Realization That The Aces Are Matchless

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Billy Haisley

Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty reacts after a basket against the Las Vegas Aces during the fourth quarter in Game Three of the 2023 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 15, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

2023 WNBA Finals – Game Three

The New York Liberty Finally Won

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Giri Nathan

Kelsey Plum attempts a layup in the WNBA Finals

2023 WNBA Finals – New York Liberty v Las Vegas Aces

Kelsey Plum Asks Teammate If Kelsey Plum’s Finger Is Broken Or Not

Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty plays defense during the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 24, 2023 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

New York Liberty v Connecticut Sun

There’s No Shame In Losing To The Liberty, Unless You Lose Like This

Chelsea Gray jumps in the air and celebrates as the Aces beat the Liberty.

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Upon Further Review, The Aces Have Not Met Their Match

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Lauren Theisen

Sabrina Ionescu and Marine Johannes celebrate on the court

2023 Commissioner’s Cup Championship – New York Liberty v Las Vegas Aces

You’re Goddamn Right The Aces Have Met Their Match

Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty drives to the basket during the 2023 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship on August 15, 2023 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Aces Have Met Their Match

Las Vegas Aces v New York Liberty

Sabrina Ionescu Is An Avalanche

Sabrina Ionescu shoots a three-pointer during the contest

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Sabrina Ionescu Broke The Three-Point Contest

Gabrielle Williams of ASVEL Basket Landes Feminine in action during the Women's French Cup Final basketball match.

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The Prioritization Rule Will Haunt WNBA Players For A Long Time

New York Liberty v Seattle Storm

Breanna Stewart Went Home And Conquered

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 13: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty drives against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the second quarter of their preseason game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 13, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Liberty 84-77.

New York Liberty v Las Vegas Aces

The Superteams And The Other Teams: A Preview Of The 2023 WNBA Season

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 02: First lady Jill Biden talks with guests during the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament National Championship at American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.

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Angel Reese And Jill Biden Achieve Detente

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Jasmine Carson #2 of the LSU Lady Tigers reacts after a three-point basket during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament championship game at American Airlines Center on April 02, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.

LSU v Iowa

Jasmine Carson Lived A Shooter’s Dream