Butler hires former player to revive its BIG EAST potential
Tee Baker
Tee has been a contributor to The IX Basketball since March Madness 2021 and is currently a contributing editor, BIG EAST beat reporter and curator of historical deep dives.
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How Val Ackerman led the BIG EAST’s rebirth
The BIG EAST announced on Monday that Val Ackerman, the league’s Commissioner since 2013, will retire from the position, effective Aug. 31, 2026. The BIG EAST Board of Directors has begun a national search for her replacement. “It’s been an extraordinary honor for me to serve as the Commissioner of one of the most prestigious and […]
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How Sienna Betts delivered for UCLA in the national championship spotlight
Lauren Betts: ‘I think [Sienna] understands the moment’
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Tension boils over in UConn’s Final 4 loss to South Carolina
A jersey rip, a handshake and a confrontation spiced up a rivalry that already burned plenty hot
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Though a rematch, UConn prepared for new challenge against South Carolina
Auriemma: ‘They’re a much better team than they were last year’
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How UConn’s Final Four run this season is ‘completely different’ than past historic runs
Auriemma: ‘They’re just a bunch of really nice kids that play hard for each other’
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Sarah Strong powers UConn to Elite Eight rivalry rematch
The Huskies will face longtime foe Notre Dame on Sunday
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UConn displays its dominance in rout of Syracuse
Fudd powers Huskies to Sweet 16
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Backup guards step up in Storrs
UConn’s Kayleigh Heckel, Syracuse’s Olivia Schmitt deliver big performances in teams’ wins
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Stars and storylines align in Storrs
Crooks, Fudd, Strong headline talented teams in Storrs for first round of NCAA Tournament