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Azzi Fudd was the No. 1 WNBA draft pick, earning $500,000, but UCLA stole the show with a record six players drafted, including five in the first round. Rookie salaries surged under the new CBA, and the draft featured a strong international contingent and a rare mother-daughter draft pairing.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid had an emergency appendectomy in Houston after being diagnosed with appendicitis, making his return for the play-in tournament and first round of the playoffs highly unlikely.
Michigan, setting scoring and blocking records, clashes with UConn, aiming for a historic third title in four years, in a highly anticipated NCAA championship game.
Lauren Betts, fueled by past failures and personal growth, spearheaded UCLA to its inaugural NCAA women's national championship, delivering a dominant performance and earning Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors.
No. 9 seed Iowa orchestrated a stunning March Madness upset, defeating No. 1 seed Florida with a dramatic last-second 3-pointer from Alvaro Folgueiras, overcoming a 12-point second-half deficit to advance to the Sweet 16.
Audi Crooks, Iowa State's dominant junior center, has been dubbed 'Baby Shaq' for her unparalleled post-play and scoring prowess, setting records and drawing comparisons to basketball legends. Despite her individual brilliance, the Cyclones have faced recent team struggles and Crooks has encountered criticism regarding her defense and physique, challenging her path to a deep tournament run and a lasting legacy.
Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 33 points and 11 assists as they overcame a 15-point deficit in the final seven minutes to defeat the Mavericks 116-110, with LeBron James and Rui Hachimura playing crucial roles in the rally.
Austin Reaves (38 points) and Luka Doncic (35 points, 11 assists) powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a 129-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, spoiling Anthony Davis's return to Los Angeles.
Nine-time All-Star and former MVP Russell Westbrook has reportedly agreed to join the Sacramento Kings, continuing his storied NBA career.
