Kim Mulkey
FILE - LSU women's NCAA college basketball head coach Nikki Fargas speaks during the Southeastern Conference basketball media day in Birmingham, Ala., in this Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, file photo. Nikki Fargas is in negotiations to become Las Vegas Aces president, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on Friday, April 16, 2021, on condition of anonymity because no deal has been finalized. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Fargas steps down as LSU women's basketball coach

Apr. 24, 2021 06:59 PM EDT

Stanford guard Kiana Williams (23) celebrates with teammate forward Cameron Brink at the end of the championship game against Arizona in the women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Stanford won 54-53. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Stanford holds off Arizona 54-53 to win women's NCAA title

By Doug Feinberg Apr. 04, 2021 08:19 PM EDT

Stanford players celebrate at the end of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against South Carolina Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Stanford won 66-65. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Commissioner, Stanford celebrate Pac-12's women's hoop title

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 04, 2021 05:23 PM EDT

FILE - Maryland coach Brenda Frese applauds during the second quarter of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in College Park, Md., in this Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, file photo. Maryland coach Brenda Frese was honored as The Associated Press women's basketball coach of the year Wednesday, March 31, 2021, for the second time in her career. (Paul W. Gillespie/The Baltimore Sun via AP, File)
Maryland's Brenda Frese is the AP women's coach of the year

By Doug Feinberg Mar. 31, 2021 10:30 AM EDT

Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey, right, talks to her players during the first half of a college basketball game against Michigan in the Sweet Sixteen round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Powerhouses UConn, Baylor meet in women's Elite Eight

By Pat Eaton-Robb Mar. 28, 2021 02:14 PM EDT

FILE - Kentucky guard Rhyne Howard (10) brings the ball down court against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Station, Texas, in this Thursday, Jan. 7 2021, file photo. Howard made The Associated Press All-America first team, announced Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
River Walk features UConn, Baylor and nation's top scorers

By Pat Eaton-Robb Mar. 20, 2021 01:15 PM EDT

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma, center, dances with his team in celebration of their NCAA college basketball game win in the Big East tournament finals against Marquette at Mohegan Sun Arena, Monday, March 8, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Playing defense: COVID still concern for teams in NCAA field

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 17, 2021 01:36 PM EDT

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma watches from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette Monday, March 1, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (David Butler II/Pool Photo via AP)
Picks for all 63 women's NCAA Tournament games

By Doug Feinberg Mar. 16, 2021 04:18 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, right, and Fred Chmiel communicate with players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Sunday, March 7, 2021, during the Southeastern Conference tournament final in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Tennessee's NCAA run continues, Notre Dame's ends

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 15, 2021 09:48 PM EDT

North Carolina State Head Coach Wes Moore holds up the championship trophy as his team celebrates their victory over Louisville in the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA women's college basketball game in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, March 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Stanford tops NCAA women's field; NC State gets No. 1 seed

By Doug Feinberg Mar. 15, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma talks to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova in the Big East tournament semifinals at Mohegan Sun Arena, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
UConn coach Geno Auriemma tests positive for coronavirus

By Pat Eaton-Robb Mar. 15, 2021 05:26 PM EDT

FILE - Baylor forward NaLyssa Smith (1) celebrates a score against Texas with teammates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, in this Monday, March 1, 2021, file photo. The Lady Bears take a 14-game winning streak into the Big-12 tournament. Junior forward NaLyssa Smith is the leading scorer for Baylor. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Baylor women going for 10th Big 12 tourney title before NCAA

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 10, 2021 11:51 AM EST

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma, left, and Creighton head coach Jim Flanery meet after an NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Conn., Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. (David Butler II/Pool photo via AP)
UConn's Auriemma: Schools need NCAA Tournament this season

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 18, 2021 06:54 PM EST

Baylor coach Mulkey: Money the reason NCAA won't pause hoops

Jan. 17, 2021 05:00 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor coach Kim Mulkey believes money will be the main reason the NCAA will continue playing basketball this season and hold its men's and...

Baylor forward NaLyssa Smith, right, reacts to the LadyBears loss to Iowa State after the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Iowa State women 75-71 to end another streak by No. 6 Baylor

Jan. 16, 2021 10:25 PM EST

The Latest: Iowa St-Kansas men's basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 15, 2021 12:24 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ No. 6 Kansas' scheduled home game...

Baylor head coach Scott Drew reacts during an NCAA college basketball game against TCU, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/ Richard W. Rodriguez)
No. 2 Baylor heads to No. 15 Texas Tech for showdown

By Dave Skretta Jan. 14, 2021 01:30 AM EST

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma shouts from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (David Butler II/Pool Photo via AP)
Lack of marquee games to make NCAA tourney selection harder

By Doug Feinberg Jan. 13, 2021 03:19 AM EST

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (22) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Dallas Stars to resume practicing on Tuesday

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2021 07:19 AM EST

A Liverpool fans with a Jurgen Klopp protective face mask applauds before the start of an English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday Dec. 27, 2020. (Stu Forster/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Marshall postpones 2 men's basketball games

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2021 05:26 AM EST