WNBA mock draft 2021, version 2.0: Texas' Collier projected to go No. 1
The No. 1 pick changed hands, but Charli Collier still tops the WNBA draft board after a lot of free-agency movement.
2021 Season
2021 Schedule
13-4, 3rd in Pac-12
- 11/25PPD
- 11/27W 98-49
- 11/29CANC
- 12/47L 68-65
- 12/6W 63-59
- CANC
- 12/9W 102-45
- 12/13W 73-52
- 12/19W 71-37
- 12/211L 61-49
- 1/1PPD
- 1/38W 73-71
- 1/8PPD
- 1/10W 92-67
- 1/15PPD
- 1/1725W 68-66
- 1/225W 70-66
- 1/24PPD
- 1/29W 60-57
- 1/3110PPD
- 2/5L 67-63
- 2/7W 84-50
- 2/12W 69-58
- 2/14PPD
- 2/1913W 83-56
- 2/21L 71-64
- 2/26h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- Full Schedule
Close: 'Nervous' about risks in Pac-12 tourney
UCLA coach Cori Close said her team will "make the most" of the Pac-12 tournament but admitted feeling it might be "more risk than reward."
Osborne on season, social justice initiatives and more
UCLA guard Charisma Osborne joins LaChina Robinson to shed light into her impressive sophomore season. The two discuss her scoring streak, her relationship with her teammate and roommate Michaela Onyenwere, playing during COVID-19, the Bruins' season and much more. Plus, she shares information about how she was able to use Twitter to get Gabrielle Union and Cari Champion to join an upcoming edition of Bruins Table Talk.
LaChina shares her thoughts on Paige. Bueckers; UCLA's Charisma Osborne joins
This week, Around the Rim shares LaChina Robinson's ESPN Daily podcast interview with Pablo Torre, in which they discuss Paige Bueckers' freshman year, the landscape of women's basketball heading into the tournament and WNBA Free Agency. Plus, a special "Fast Break" with UCLA's Charisma Osborne, who gives us the scoop on the Bruins' season, her journey in basketball, her relationship with teammate Michaela Onyenwere and so much more!
Why each team in the NCAA's top 16 could win the 2021 NCAA title
In a season of COVID-19 pauses and cancellations, anything seems possible. So just how far could each team in Monday's top-16 reveal go in 2021?
What we learned from the NCAA women's bracket reveal
From why Baylor and NC State were seeded lower than expected to how COVID-19 pauses impacted seeds, here are the biggest takeaways from the reveal.
What are the biggest questions ahead of the NCAA's women's bracket reveal?
The NCAA selection committee will reveal its current top-16 teams at halftime of Monday's Stanford-Oregon game (ESPN/ESPN App, 9 p.m. ET).
Top 12 defensive players in women's college basketball
Defense could decide Monday's South Carolina-UConn 1-2 showdown. Aliyah Boston headlines our list of the best post and perimeter defenders.
L'ville tops AP poll; South Carolina up to No. 2
The undefeated Louisville Cardinals once again find themselves atop the AP women's basketball poll with South Carolina moving up a couple of spots to No. 2.
Five women's college basketball players who could be X factors in March
Some of the most underrated players on top-10 contenders could be the difference leading into the NCAA tournament.
UCLA outlasts Washington State in wild OT finish (0:53)
Ranking the top 25 players in women's college basketball, version 2.0
Rhyne Howard still leads the way, but Stanford, South Carolina and UConn each put three players on our midseason list of the country's best players.
Lacking healthy players, UCLA postpones game
Ninth-ranked UCLA will not play Friday's game against Colorado because the Bruins do not have enough healthy players.
Why UConn-Baylor is the best rivalry in women's college basketball
The Baylor-UConn rivalry is underappreciated, but Thursday's matchup (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) is one of the most anticipated of the season.
'21 commit finishes coursework, joins UCLA early
Top 2021 recruit Dominique Darius has enrolled at UCLA, is on the active roster and will join the team for the 2020-21 season.
Who are the top 10 sophomores so far in 2020-21?
Which sophomores have made the biggest impact on women's college basketball so far this season? Plus, we name our player and team of the week.
Women's college basketball picks: What questions does UConn need to answer?
What questions are we looking to get answered when UConn finally makes its season debut on Saturday? Is the ACC the country's deepest conference?
UCLA has apparel deal with Nike, Jordan Brand
UCLA, which had its deal with Under Armour terminated earlier this year, has a new schoolwide football and apparel deal with Nike and Jordan Brand, it was announced Tuesday.
Why the Pac-12 is still the best conference in women's college basketball
It's early, but the Pac-12 has picked up right where it left off last season. Plus, we pick our player, team, coach and win of the week.
WNBA mock draft 2021: Will Texas' Charli Collier go No. 1 to New York Liberty?
The New York Liberty will have the first pick in the WNBA draft for the second straight year, and Texas center Charli Collier is projected to be the No. 1 overall selection.
What broke down for South Carolina, the debate for the new No. 1 and weekend picks
How does South Carolina's stumble impact Bracketology and the rankings? We preview the weekend's biggest games, including Louisville-DePaul.
South Carolina remains No. 1; top 10 unchanged
South Carolina remained at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll as the top 10 stayed the same as in the preseason poll.
UCLA-Pepperdine postponed after positive test
The No. 9 UCLA women's basketball team had its game at Pepperdine postponed indefinitely Sunday after a positive COVID-19 test within the Waves program.
UCLA calls off opener vs. Fullerton after delay
No. 9 UCLA's season-opening game against Cal State Fullerton was called off Wednesday because of "delays in receiving visiting team test results," the Bruins said.
Women's Bracketology: Single site would change look of women's NCAA bracket
The at-large pool has grown to 33 with the Ivy League opting out. And if the NCAA tourney is held at one site, geographical placement is eliminated.
2020-21 Pac-12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford | 18-2 | - | 21-2 |
| Arizona | 13-3 | 3 | 15-3 |
| UCLA | 11-4 | 4.5 | 13-4 |
| Oregon | 10-6 | 6 | 13-6 |
| Colorado | 8-8 | 8 | 10-9 |
| Oregon State | 6-6 | 8 | 8-6 |
| USC | 8-9 | 8.5 | 10-10 |
| Washington State | 8-10 | 9 | 10-10 |
| Arizona State | 5-9 | 10 | 10-9 |
| Utah | 4-15 | 13.5 | 5-15 |
| Washington | 3-12 | 12.5 | 6-12 |
| California | 1-11 | 13 | 1-14 |
2021 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 10 | 10 |
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominique Darius | SG | Committed | 94 |