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Connecticut's Katie Lou Samuelson (33) reacts after a made basket against Notre Dame in an NCAA Tournament national semifinal at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday, March 30, 2018. UConn will play Notre Dame in the 2018 Jimmy V Women's Classic. (Brad Horrigan/Hartford Courant/TNS via Getty Images)

AAC preseason awards: UConn picked to win the AAC, Katie Lou Samuelson tabbed as preseason Player of the Year

2018-19 American Athletic Conference preview: UConn is still on top, but the middle of the pack is strengthening

The women’s game shines in Basketball: A Love Story

2018-19 SEC preview: Will Mississippi State or South Carolina prevail?

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ACC schedule released: check out the must-see matchups

COLUMBIA, SC - SEPTEMBER 3: Sabrina Ionescu of the 2018 USA Basketball Women's National Team shoots the ball during training camp at the University of South Carolina on September 3, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Travis Bell/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sabrina Ionescu discusses her pathway to 2019 WNBA draft decision

GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 02: Duke Blue Devils head coach Joanne P. McCallie calls out instructions during the ACC women's tournament game between the NC State Wolfpack and the Duke Blue Devils on March 2, 2018, at Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro, NC. (Photo by William Howard/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NCAA coaches McCallie, Legette-Jack plan for mental health awareness

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 01: Kathryn Westbeld #33 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates with her teammates after their championship win over the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs in the championship game of the 2018 NCAA Women's Final Four at Nationwide Arena on April 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs 61-58. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

What I learned from the NCAA’s mock tournament selection

KKNOXVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 01: Texas A&M Aggies head coach Gary Blair greets forward Anriel Howard (5) as she walks off the court after fouling out during a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and Tennessee Lady Volunteers on February 1, 2018, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. Tennessee defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 82-67. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

BREAKING: Anriel Howard transfers to Mississippi State

March 11, 2015 - Appalachian State forward Maryah Sydnor (24) and Appalachian State head coach Angel Elderkin during the game between Arkansas State and Appalachian State at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, LA. Arkansas State defeated Appalachian State 67-52. (Photo by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire/Corbis via Getty Images)

PODCAST: Angel Elderkin’s remarkable story, coaching through cancer

Chris Dailey at the 2018 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Induction

WATCH: Chris Dailey at the 2018 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Induction

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 5: Lindsay Whalen

PODCAST: Minnesota coach AND Lynx point guard Lindsay Whalen

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 30: Tina Thompson participates during the Memphis Grizzlies first annual Girl's Summit on March 30, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Tina Thompson named Virginia’s new head coach

GREENVILLE, SC - MARCH 01: Florida head coach Amanda Butler during 1st half action between the Florida Gators and the Arkansas Razorbacks on March 01, 2017 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. (Photo by Doug Buffington/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Sources: Clemson and Amanda Butler close to agreement

COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 13: A'ja Wilson

Draft by Numbers: Ranking the WNBA Draft Prospects Statistically

AKRON, OH - JANUARY 10: Akron Zips head coach Jodi Kest disputes a call with an official during the first quarter of the women's college basketball game between the Ball State Cardinals and Akron Zips on January 10, 2018, at the James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. Ball State defeated Akron 74-61. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Akron coach retires; Longwood, UMass Lowell name new head coaches

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 01: Arike Ogunbowale

Rewatch every great moment from Notre Dame-Mississippi State

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 01: Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs center Teaira McCowan (15) creates space as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Kristina Nelson (21) defends in the National Championship game between the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on April 1, 2018 at Nationwide Arena. Notre Dame won 61-58. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

How Kristina Nelson and Notre Dame slowed Teaira McCowan

SPARTANBURG, SC - JANUARY 22: Yolett McPhee-McCuin head coach Jacksonville University. Jacksonville Dolphins traveled to Spartanburg, S.C. to play the University of South Carolina Upstate Spartans in some women's basketball on Monday evening of Jan. 22, 2018.(Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Ole Miss hires Yolett McPhee-McCuin as head coach

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 1: Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Muffet McGraw waves to the crowd after cutting a piece of the net to celebrate beating Mississippi in the championship game of the 2018 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Final Four at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

Notre Dame overcomes slow start, wins second national title

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 01: Arike Ogunbowale

WATCH: Notre Dame hero Arike Ogunbowale talks to High Post Hoops

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 30: Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs guard Jordan Danberry (24) pushes the ball past half court in the division I women's championship semifinal game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on March 30, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Jordan Danberry arrived on time for Mississippi State

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 30: Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Jessica Shepard (23) reacts in the division I women's championship semifinal game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the UConn Huskies on March 30, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Notre Dame lost so many, but gained Jessica Shepard

SOUTH BEND, IN - MARCH 18: Notre Dame Fighting Irish's Arike Ogunbowale (24), Notre Dame Fighting Irish's Jessica Shepard (23), Notre Dame Fighting Irish's Jackie Young (5) and teammates celebrate after defeating the Villanova Wildcats during the second round of the Division I Women's Championship on March 18, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Mississippi State, Notre Dame set to compete for national championship

COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 13: A'ja Wilson

A’ja Wilson: getting to know the South Carolina legend

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 02: Roshunda Johnson

What will Morgan William do for a finale?

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 30: Crystal Dangerfield

UConn stunned again, Notre Dame keeps dancing

Ohio native Kathryn Westbeld, Notre Dame, advance to national championship game