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Why women's hoops feels more entertaining these days than men's game

The more free-flowing style of women's college basketball clearly appeals to fans and has led to the growth of the game. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 

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Fri Apr 5 2024

 
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during the Hawkeyes' Elite Eight win over LSU.

The more free-flowing style of women's college basketball clearly appeals to fans and has led to the growth of the game.

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Connecticut guard Hassan Diarra (10) reacts during his team's game against San Diego State in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA men's tournament at TD Garden.
 

Final Four bold predictions: How the men's semifinals will unfold

Four teams enter Arizona hoping to hoist the national championship trophy. Here are bold predictions for the 2024 men's Final Four.

UConn star Paige Bueckers, left, and Iowa star Caitlin Clark, right, will face off Friday night in the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
 

Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers: Who's the better basketball player?

Iowa's Caitlin Clark and UConn's Paige Bueckers, arguably the two best players in women's college basketball, face off in the Final Four Friday night.

Purdue guard Lance Jones (55) celebrates with teammate Braden Smith during the Midwest Regional championship game of the NCAA men's tournament at Little Caesars Arena.
 

Unlikely heroes? X-factors for each team in the men's Final Four

If every Final Four team wants to advance Saturday, one under the radar player will need to step up and shine. Here's one possibility from each team.

North Carolina State forward DJ Burns Jr. puts up a shot against Duke forward Sean Stewart during their Elite Eight game in Dallas.
 

NC State's D.J. Burns has Purdue star Zach Edey's full attention, respect

Purdue and Zach Edey have seen many high-level big men, but it's fair to say Boilermakers have never faced anyone quite like NC State's D.J. Burns.

A general view of Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders on field against the Denver Broncos prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
 

What's next in Chiefs' stadium push after fans swat down tax measure?

After voters resoundingly shot down the Chiefs' push for a tax measure to fund upgrades at Arrowhead Stadium, the franchise now needs to regroup.

As Caitlin Clark, shown here on the right at Iowa's practice Thursday, prepares to leave for the WNBA, the college game is in good hands.
 

Caitlin Clark Era ending, but women's basketball finally taking off

Women's sports has had plenty of moments that were supposed to bring monumental change. The Caitlin Clark Era actually will.

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) returns a punt against the Western Michigan Broncos during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium.
 

As rare white future NFL cornerback, top draft prospect is hard to label

Cooper DeJean is set to become the first white starting cornerback in the NFL in more than 20 years, but the Iowa star isn't focused on that label.

NC State celebrates its Elite Eight victory over Duke.
 

What's the story behind NC State's ice cream tradition?

What's the deal with NC State and ice cream? It's actually a pretty simple story — and one that even the NC State fan base sometimes gets wrong.

Connecticut guard Tristen Newton (2) dribbles the ball against the San Diego State Aztecs in the 2024 men's NCAA Tournament at TD Garden.
 

Who will advance to the men's NCAA championship? Our expert picks

NC State, Purdue, UConn and Alabama are in action Saturday with a trip to the NCAA championship on the line. Here's USA TODAY Sports' expert picks.

 

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