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What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today
1. South Carolina’s Chloe Kitts Out for the Season 💔
South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts tore her ACL during practice and will miss the entire 2025-26 season. The senior has been a starter the past two years with the Gamecocks and averaged 10.2 points and 7.7 rebounds last season. (ESPN)
WHY IT MATTERS: Kitts has been a reliable piece of South Carolina’s starting five, and her loss is a big blow for a team chasing another national title. With less than a month until the season opener, head coach Dawn Staley will need to lean on her deep bench and incoming freshmen to fill the void in both scoring and rebounding.
This injury could also impact Kitts’ WNBA draft stock. Early projections had her as a first round draft pick in 2026, but now that she’ll miss the entire season, her future is uncertain.
2. Alysha Clark Re-Signs with Athletes Unlimited 🏀
Alysha Clark, a three-time WNBA champion, has officially re-signed with Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball for the 2026 season. She returns after finishing 15th overall last year and earning a spot on the AU All-Defensive Team. (Athletes Unlimited)
WHY IT MATTERS: Clark’s return adds even more star power to a league already packed with top talent. AU’s upcoming season is shaping up to be its most competitive and entertaining yet. The league’s ability to increase their roster of star talent is a promising sign for its continued growth and visibility within the pro hoops landscape. The 2026 season takes place in Nashville and tips off on February 4.
3. Oklahoma Team Returns Championship Trophy for the Right Reason 🏆
After believing they’d won a division championship on a buzzer-beater, an Oklahoma high school girls’ team later learned a scoreboard error meant they’d actually lost by one. The team voted unanimously to return their trophy to the rightful winners. (Yahoo Sports)
WHY IT MATTERS: These young players showed sportsmanship and maturity in choosing integrity over hardware. Their decision is a powerful reminder that doing the right thing matters more than the result, and it’s the kind of example every athlete can look up to.
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OVERTIME ⏱️
Blue Devil Bound: Bella Flemings, the No. 16 player in the Class of 2026, has committed to Duke.
Reigning Champs Return: Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong, and the UConn squad looked sharp in yesterday’s 84-67 exhibition win over Boston College.
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