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Good morning and happy Monday ☀️
We’ll be off tomorrow in honor of Veteran’s Day. Sending gratitude to all who’ve served; thank you for everything you’ve given.
What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today
1. The 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery Is Set 🎲
The WNBA Draft Lottery will air Nov. 23 at 6:30 PM ET on ESPN, deciding which team lands the coveted No. 1 pick for the 2026 draft. (The Next)
WHY IT MATTERS: Five teams—the Dallas Wings, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics, and Chicago Sky—have a chance to claim that top spot. Dallas has the best odds after a 19–65 record over the last two seasons. They already have last year’s No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers, the reigning Rookie of the Year. Whoever wins this lottery gets first dibs on college stars like Lauren Betts (UCLA), Azzi Fudd (UConn), Olivia Miles (TCU), or rising Spanish phenom Awa Fam.
2. No. 18 USC Upsets No. 9 NC State 😲
Freshman Jazzy Davidson scored 21 points and hit the go-ahead layup with 8.2 seconds left as USC edged NC State 69–68 in the Ally Tip-Off. (ESPN)
WHY IT MATTERS: This one’s a reminder that preseason rankings don’t mean much now that games have begun. USC proved they can hang with elite teams even without JuJu Watkins, who’s out for the season with an ACL injury. Davidson’s performance and poise in crunch time hints that the Trojans may have Top 10 potential, even as they adapt to life without their reigning Naismith Player of the Year.
3. Tennessee Tops UT Martin in Pat Summitt Heritage Classic 💜
No. 9 Tennessee defeated UT Martin 72-61 on Sunday in the Pat Summitt Heritage Classic, a matchup honoring the late coaching legend who played for the Skyhawks before leading the Lady Vols to eight national titles. (Knoxville News)
WHY IT MATTERS: The sold-out game brought Summitt’s story full circle, from her days as a UT Martin player (1970-74) to her Hall of Fame 38-season coaching career at Tennessee. More than nine years after her passing, her impact continues to ripple through women’s basketball. Her coaching tree stretches across the sport, and the visibility and growth of today’s game remain rooted in the foundation she built.
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OVERTIME ⏱️
Remembering Richie Adubato: The former New York Liberty head coach passed away last week at the age of 87. He led the team to three Finals appearances in six years.
UConn Raises Another Banner: The Huskies unveiled their 2025 National Championship banner at Gampel Pavilion on Sunday.
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