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Thank You, Oregon

Nyara Sabally says thank you to Oregon and announces her decision to enter the 2022 WNBA draft.

This Is For Dickie V

Jay Bilas wrote this for his friend: “What is college basketball without the voice of Dick Vitale?”

Go Blue!

Naz Hillmon ahead of her last NCAA Tournament: “It truly IS great to be a Michigan Wolverine.”

Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing

Aliyah Boston ahead of South Carolina’s NCAA Tournament journey: “The goal is a national championship.”

Behind the Scenes with Stanford Women’s Basketball

The Stanford women’s basketball team rolled to its 15th Pac-12 championship last weekend in Las Vegas and The Players’ Tribune was there to capture it all.

A Letter to My Michigan Family

Franz Wagner pens a letter to his Michigan family: “I’m proud to be able to call myself a Michigan Wolverine.“

How It Happened

After losing to UNLV by 30 points the year prior, Duke was ready for revenge heading into the ‘91 semis.

Our Coach Should Still Be Our Coach

Jordan Coffin on former East Tennessee State University men's basketball head coach Jason Shay

It’s Madness that We Don’t Pay College Athletes

Chris Bosh on the NCAA and NCAA athletes: “I’m not only for paying young athletes, but for educating them as well.”

This Is For Them

Aari McDonald on Arizona's tournament run: “We can accomplish anything in this program. There is no limit.”

On LeBron, Scoring 50, Pandemic Knitting, and Trying to Win It All at Michigan

Naz Hillmon on Michigan's tournament run: “We look out for one another. We lift each other up — on the court and off.”

The Train Keeps Moving

Aliyah Boston on South Carolina's tournament run: “We’re looking to run the table. We’re not looking to lose.”

Always Prepared

"When I was in the air, it was just me and the basket." Kemba Walker's game-winning step back was nothing new for UConn MBB.

Always Prepared

Napheesa Collier's experiences with UConn Women's Basketball prepared her for the WNBA.

Always Prepared

Whether he was 6th man or starter, Josh Hart was always ready for the moment. Ahead of the 2020 NCAA season, former @NovaMBB guard discusses the values he learn

Always Prepared

Elena Delle Donne shares how her University of Delaware experience propelled her WNBA career.

Black People Are Tired

People are mad because NOTHING HAS CHANGED.

Stewie and Jewell’s All-Decade Womens’ College Hoops Team

The Players’ Tribune recruited two pros to draft an All-Decade womens’ hoops team — college edition.

"We Made It like Us vs. the World"

Just like that, it was over. No tourney for us, no national championship.

Dear Mom

Looking back on that day so many years ago, when I came home in those Chuck Taylor’s with aching knees and ready to quit basketball forever, it’s hard to believ

The Playing Field

"If you can bring out the best in people, then success will follow." Dawn Staley shares how she aims to motivate her team.

Back to Where it Began

The EuroLeague final four will always hold a special place in my heart.... I recently went to Vitoria to see this year's edition of the final four — and man, fo

Cancer Couldn't Stop App State Head Coach Angel Elderkin | The Players' Tribune

This Game Saved My Life

In 2016, Appalachian State head coach Angel Elderkin was diagnosed with Stage 3 Endometrial Cancer. This is her story of survival.

Make Them Hear Your Story

You matter, your story matters, but nobody cares until you make them care.

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