Columbia will open its season without its head coach on the sideline, as Megan Griffith is suspended for the Lions' first three games, the university announced today.

Our Ivy League beat reporter, @jennhatfield.bsky.social, explains what we know about the situation. #NCAAWBB

Audi Crooks (lowa State ➡️ Oklahoma State) has been named the #1 most impactful transfer for this upcoming WBB season. There were more than 1,300 student athletes who entered the portal this year. (Note: 3 players in the Top 5️⃣ were from lowa State. Big losses for Bill Fennelly's program.) #ncaaWBB

Real belief isn’t waiting for the proof, it’s building it! 😤

Cori Close is a REAL leader!

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(2/2) Last season, Eldredge started all 26 games she appeared in. She averaged 7.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 28.8 minutes per game. @theixsports.bsky.social #NCAAWBB

(1/2) A source tells @theixsports.bsky.social that Dartmouth senior guard Alexandra Eldredge is in the portal as a graduate transfer for 2027-28. She's the 13th Ivy League senior in the portal for next year as a result of the new 5-in-5 rule, and more are expected to enter. #NCAAWBB

Reskeeting for @kmjeezy.bsky.social. #WNBA #NCAAWBB

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Our season previews continue with a deep dive into Big West women's basketball! David Yapkowitz explores every team's outlook and projected rotation players, from Cal Baptist to Utah Valley. #NCAAWBB
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If do what you love and love what you do was a coach - it would be Kelly Graves. 🏀

Great advice from the Head Duck! 🦆
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ONE YARD of OOP Iowa Hawkeyes (TM) fleece!
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GG Banks may have to announce her commitment to South Carolina every week now. #NCAAWBB

My favorite coach is a woman. Dawn Staley chief officer of Excellence.. #merchmoment #wbb #ncaawbb #gamecocks #gamecockswbb

GG Banks is heading to South Carolina!!!! Biiiiiiiiitch!! #WCBB #NCAAW #NCAAWBB #GamecockWBB

The MVP of WNBA All-Star Weekend is headed to That Girl University??? Good for her. #NCAAWBB

Hey now, that was just Angel saying "I'll help you win one of these in International competition someday." #WNBA #FIBA #NCAAWBB

AUDI CROOKS has been named Big 12 Conference Women’s Basketball Preseason Player of the Year for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. She is the first player to receive this distinction in the history of Oklahoma State Women’s Basketball. LETS GO, AUDS :) ‼️

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Southern and Alabama A&M look like the favorites in the #SWAC, our @knoxrob1.bsky.social writes. But he explores every team's chances and depth in his comprehensive SWAC preview, as our conference preview series rolls on. #NCAAWBB

Update: GG Banks will now be making her announcement tomorrow, Saturday, live on her Twitch account sometime between 1-3pm #WCBB #NCAAW #NCAAWBB

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Brenda Frese and her coaching staff have found a way to be impactful in the portal while still attracting elite high school talent. How far will it take Maryland this season? #wcbb #ncaawbb

So ready!!! Tuesday, it’s ⬆️ #WCBB #NCAAW #NCAAWBB #GamecockWBB