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What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today
1. Team USA Announces 3x3 AmeriCup Roster 🇺🇸
USA Basketball announced its 2025 FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup roster yesterday, and they are going with big talent to match big expectations. This tournament’s team features Allisha Gray, Veronica Burton, Naz Hillmon, and Shakira Austin. (USA Basketball)
WHY IT MATTERS: Team USA has long dominated 5-on-5, but 3x3 has been a different story. Recent years have brought inconsistency on the international stage. Bringing back Gray, a 2021 3×3 Olympic gold medalist, and adding a trio of dynamic WNBA talents signals a push to reclaim the top spot. The AmeriCup, held at the end of November in Mexico, isn’t a direct Olympic qualifier, but the results impact FIBA rankings, which influence 2028 Olympic positioning.
2. 5-Star Wing Brihanna Crittendon Commits to Texas 🐂
The Longhorns are getting ready to charge. Brihanna Crittendon, the No. 8 recruit in the Class of 2026 and a 6-foot-3 forward, has committed to Texas. She chose the Longhorns over UCLA, Oregon, TCU, Ohio State, and Tennessee. (ESPN)
WHY IT MATTERS: Crittendon’s versatility fits today’s style of play perfectly. She’s agile and dangerous from deep. Her face-up scoring and length make her one of the most intriguing players in the class. It’s a major win for Texas, which continues to assemble top talent, with Crittendon joining two other top 100 recruits.
3. Michigan Is Rolling Through November 💙💛
Watch out for those Wolverines. Michigan is off to a 4–0 start this season and has rocketed up to No. 6 ranking in this week’s AP Top 25, the second-highest ranking in program history. (247 Sports)
WHY IT MATTERS: The Wolverines call themselves the hardest-working team in college basketball, and they’re backing it up. They destroyed then‑No. 18 Notre Dame 93–54 last week and are led by a dynamic trio: Olivia Olsen, Syla Swords, and Mila Holloway. Their next test is a massive showdown with UConn this Friday at 8 PM ET on FOX.
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OVERTIME ⏱️
A’ja Opens Up: A’ja Wilson shares about herself as a teammate, entrepreneur, and person in Kylie Kelce’s podcast.
Sloot’s Road Back. Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot posted a promising rehab update as she continues recovering from her ACL surgery.
🗳️ Poll Results from Yesterday: We asked you if you feel the latest WNBA CBA proposal sounds like a fair offer, and the majority of you (57%) are cautiously optimistic, responding with “Maybe, depends on the revenue-sharing details”.
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