As UConn advances to its 24th Final Four appearance, Shannon Sharpe couldn’t help but draw parallels between Paige Bueckers’ scorching tournament performance and the legendary runs of Caitlin Clark. During a recent episode of “Night Cap” Sharpe marveled at Bueckers’ back to back scoring outbursts,

A closer look at the early ratings numbers for the 2025 NCAA tournament suggests women’s basketball is still playing — and winning — the long game.

The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament is continuing its fast start. According to ESPN PR, the women’s March Madness tournament has posted its second-most-watched Sweet 16 on record, behind only last year’s Caitlin Clark-fueled ratings bonanza.

UCLA, South Carolina and Texas — punched their tickets to the Final Four in Tampa Bay. UConn is the lone No. 2 seed to advance.