Griffith, a Columbia alum, was disciplined for her behavior in practices during a previous season.
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The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: WNBA Finals preview
How did the Valkyries make it to the top? How have the Dream made adjustments during the season? And what’s next for the Liberty?
2026-27 ACC preview
The ACC enters the season with a clear group of championship favorites: Duke, Louisville and North Carolina
How in-season improvement lifted Atlanta Dream to WNBA Finals — Angel Reese, Jordin Canada talk Dream
The IX Sports: Basketball Insider with Howard Megdal, Oct. 14, 2026
The Atlanta Dream are cool, calm ahead of WNBA Finals
Naz Hillmon: “Everybody here is just really special. We’re bought in”
Valkyries see similarities in Dream ahead of WNBA Finals matchup
Kaila Charles: “It’s going to be a good test for us”
2026-27 Mountain West Conference preview
UNLV is ranked at the top of the preseason poll
The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: BIG EAST and Pac-12 preview
With the Pac-12 back at it, who from the conference will snag a tournament berth? Can anyone in the Big East compete with the Huskies? This week our hosts break down these key questions, and more, in a double-conference season preview.
2026-27 Big West preview
The conference added several teams this season after the departures of longtime mainstays.
Good health has been more than good luck for the Valkyries
Nakase’s intentional approach to rest and depth gives Golden State a full roster heading into the WNBA Finals.
