@WBBDaily Morning Edition March 29th 2023

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Final Four Is New Ground for South Carolina’s Challengers - The New York Times

Virginia Tech is in its first Final Four, while Iowa last went in 1993, and L.S.U. in 2008. South Carolina, the reigning champion, knows what to expect.

Real winner of NCAA women’s regional was fans showing up and showing out | The Seattle Times

Nearly 45,000 fans attended the four days of women's basketball at Climate Pledge Arena, further showing that the Emerald City could support a future Final Four.

Final Four reality: Caitlin Clark, Lisa Bluder in it together

Iowa's Final Four moment never had a chance to overwhelm Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark proclaimed she was the calmest she's ever been before a basketball game Sunday. With that confidence, Iowa was a lock to get the win.

Utah basketball: Utah’s 2022-23 season moved Utes into elite company - Deseret News

Expectations for Utah women’s basketball in 2023-24 will be sky high after this year’s team shared the Pac-12 championship and made it to the Sweet 16.

Breaking down UConn women's 2023-24 team: Bueckers, Fudd and more

After losing to Ohio State in the Sweet 16, UConn can look ahead to next season and the...

Louisville coach Jeff Walz calls for more support for women’s game

Louisville coach Jeff Walz made a seven-minute plea for more and better support for women’s basketball after his team’s Elite Eight loss.

Black female athletes: Having Black female coach is crucial | AP News

South Carolina senior guard Brea Beal knew she could trust Dawn Staley before she even suited up for the Gamecocks. It wasn't just Staley's coaching accolades, which include fueling South Carolina’s meteoric rise in women’s basketball, that sold Beal.

Angel Reese and LSU's unimaginable year

A year ago, Kim Mulkey had just finished her first season in Baton Rouge and Angel Reese had just entered the transfer portal. What happened next is an unexpected turnaround leading all the way to Dallas.

South Carolina Powers to a Third Straight Final Four. Virginia Tech Makes Its First. - The New York Times

South Carolina wore down Maryland with its swarming defense, while Virginia Tech overpowered Ohio State to claim the last spot in Dallas.

March Madness success solidifies Caitlin Clark’s national NIL brand

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark already was a big NIL winner. But March Madness success has taken her brand to another level.

Virginia Tech reaches first Final Four over Ohio State

Virginia Tech (30-4) won its 15th straight game to head to the Final Four having not lost in more than two months. The Hokies will face LSU in the national semifinals on Friday in Dallas.