Finally, a quiet day

College team news:

Long Beach State is the NCAA’s team of the week.

Louisville notebook.

As injuries mount, Minnesota is getting thinner in the backcourt.

Scoring droughts are holding Michigan State back again.

Richmond has returned to activities.

Savannah State has yet to commence the season.

Albany is on pause for the fourth time this season.

COVID issues have forced MTSU to cancel the weekend series against Marshall.

Today’s scores

Tomorrow’s game schedule

College player news:

Naismith Trophy midseason watch list.

Jordan Walker is excelling for Tennessee.

Don’t overlook Nika Muhl, Aaliyah Edwards and Aubrey Griffin at UConn.

App State senior Lainey Gosnell reflects and looks forward.

WNBA news:

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are goals.

The Storm made a free agency splash by signing Candice Dupree.

Renee Montgomery has announced her retirement.

Free agency midterm grades.

If teams play in their home arenas this year, the Mercury will play in a renovated one.

USA Basketball news:

Back from injury, Kelsey Plum is eyeing a 3X3 roster spot.