Things are coming together

College team news:

Big Ten predictions.

Maryland will open the season Thanksgiving at the Gulf Coast Showcase in Florida.

Oregon State has a high ceiling despite a new-look roster.

Baylor’s health, and Texas hopes.

In the midst of a pandemic, Wright State is grateful to play.

Grambling State begins a new journey in three weeks.

For Albany, masks are a part of their uniforms.

Portland and Portland State have been granted the same exemptions as the Pac-12 by Oregon’s governor.

Washington State continues their rebuilding project.

Northwest Missouri State is eager to make a splash in the new season.

College player news:

Marquette transfer Destiny Strother has been granted immediate eligibility at Pitt.

VCU’s upperclassmen are leading by example.

New Haven’s Lyrik’ Jackson delivered her nephews over the summer.

College coach news:

Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer enters this season four wins away from matching Pat Summitt.

WNBA news:

Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler and challenger Raphael Warnock will be in a runoff for the Georgia Senate seat.