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12-hour WNBA CBA meeting yields few results

The WNBA and WNBPA came to the table Tuesday, meeting for a 12-hour bargaining session stretching into early Wednesday — and failing to reach a deal.

• Union president Nneka Ogwumike led the player contingent, joined by VPs Breanna Stewart and Alysha Clark, and treasurer Brianna Turner.

• Liberty owner Clara Wu Tsai reportedly joined the talks, alongside WNBA commissioner Cathy Englebert and head of league operations Bethany Donaphin.

Nose to the grindstone: The sit-down came on the heels of the league’s March 10th deadline, set to preserve the season’s scheduled May 8th tipoff.

• “Conversations are continuing, as they need to be,” WNBPA executive director Terri Jackson told media this morning, declining to give a concrete timeline but noting that things were “going in the right direction.”

• “We’re working hard... and still have work to do,” Engelbert noted, calling the talks “really important to the future not just of the league, but of women’s sports.” (See full report)

Bottom line: While terms haven’t yet been reached, last night’s marathon indicates a willingness to continue communicating — rather than hop on the picket line.

USA Basketball tips off in Puerto Rico

Team USA tips off in Puerto Rico today, with several big-name rookies expected to make their senior debuts in this week’s FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament.

• Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese could match up against Senegal this afternoon, as the team continues to hone its player pool ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics.

• “The international game is obviously very challenging, and this is my first time on a senior national team,” Clark said this week. “No better way than just getting tossed into the fire.” (See full clip)

How it works: Four regional World Cup Qualifying Tournaments run concurrently this week, with each team participating in a four-game round robin format.

• While the games provide experience, the US has already qualified for the this year’s World Cup via the team’s 2025 AmeriCup win.

• The US enter the 2026 World Cup as four-time reigning champions, with this week’s tournament serving as an extended audition for September’s roster.

Tune in: The US takes on Senegal today at 5 PM ET, live on TruTV.

NCAA coaching carousel starts turning

The NCAA coaching carousel is picking up speed, as conference crash-outs give way to staffing changes across DI women’s basketball.

• Florida parted ways with fifth-year coach Kelly Rae Finley after last week’s SEC tournament exit, with the 18-15 Gators set to miss March Madness for the fourth straight year — despite rostering three McDonald's All-Americans.

• “The University of Florida is committed to building a women’s basketball program that consistently reaches the NCAA Tournament,” director of athletics Scott Stricklin said in a statement. “We look forward to hiring a coach and staff who can deliver on those expectations.” (See full release)

Around the horn: Other teams outside the postseason bubble began making moves, shooting to strengthen both offseason recruiting and next season’s showing.

• Finishing last in the Big Ten at 9-20 overall, Rutgers replaced coach Coquese Washington with LSU assistant Gary Redus II, after Redus II helped bring top-ranked players to Baton Rouge.

• Mid-major staple Memphis dismissed coach Alex Simmons after going 30-61 across three seasons, while Penn State parted ways with Carolyn Kieger after she led the Nittany Lions to just one winning season over seven years.

Up next: With the carousel just starting to spin, expect more leaders to fall as teams progress — or stumble — through this month’s national tournament.

Madison Booker joins Kevin Durant’s NIL program

Texas’s Madison Booker is making moves off the court, becoming the first student-athlete to sign with NBA superstar — and Longhorns alum — Kevin Durant’s new Nike-backed NIL initiative.

• Booker will exclusively wear KD footwear and apparel as part of the comprehensive program designed to benefit select Longhorns standouts.

• “It means a lot to be a Nike athlete,” Booker said in Tuesday’s statement. “Honestly, it’s a blessing. I think that’s also part of why I came to UT — the opportunities here are amazing.” (See full release)

Big picture: Texas women’s basketball has excelled in recent years, winning the 2026 SEC championship behind Booker’s tournament MVP performance.

• “Nike (and KD) couldn’t have a better person representing them than Madison Booker,” said head coach Vic Schaefer. “Madison has always said she’s modeled her game after KD, and the hard work she’s put into her craft truly shows.”

Unrivaled sees revenue boosts, falling viewership

Unrivaled’s Season 2 saw both gains and losses, with the second-year league reporting rising attendance and revenue while also experiencing a TV ratings drop.

• The Miami-based venture sold out both of its satellite events, drawing large crowds in Philadelphia and Brooklyn while earning millions in ticket sales.

• The 3×3 league also saw a broadcast dip, as the semifinals averaged 213,000 viewers with overall playoff viewership down 9% from 2025.

• This year’s final provided some bounce-back, with the Mist’s title win delivering the third-most watched game in league history. (See full report)

Multiple metrics: Despite the decline, Unrivaled commissioner Micky Lawler said it brought in $45 million in total revenue this year — up from 2025’s $27 million.

• “Last year when we had projected $13.5 million in revenue, we actually ended up with $27 million in revenue, and this year we’re at approximately $45 million,” Lawler told reporters. “That speaks to the financial performance, but it’s a natural byproduct of putting the players and the fans first while consistently raising the bar and setting new standards.”

Number of the day 

10

UConn senior Azzi Fudd missed just 10 free throws in her entire NCAA career, going 120 for 130 in her five seasons with Huskies.