The year Spain reached the WNBA: the season of historic debuts
Four Spanish players in the WNBA, two historic debuts, and the highest draft pick ever. The season that confirms Spanish talent has a destination. Some seasons are remembered for a title. And some seasons are remembered because they mark a before and after. For Spanish women’s basketball, 2026 is one of the latter. Never before […]
The class of 2027 already has more than 130 players committed: why recruiting is moving faster than ever
While many players still think they have time, the American university system is already closing spots for two seasons from now. The class of 2027 — players who have not even finished high school — already has more than 130 confirmed commitments to Division I universities. The latest additions were recorded in mid-June. And the […]
Spain, among the top three countries sending players to American college basketball
There is a fact that should change how Spanish families look at American college basketball: Spain is not a secondary player in that market. It is one of the three countries that contributes the most players. This is not a perception. It is what the recruiting data from recent years reflects. And for a Spanish […]
The Spanish national team plays in Tenerife in August: the summer that puts Spanish women’s basketball on the map
This summer, Tenerife is going to be an important place for Spanish women’s basketball. The Spanish Basketball Federation has just announced the preparation tour for the Berlin World Cup, under the name “Volvemos a soñar” — We’re Back to Dreaming. Five games, three venues, two months of work before the World Cup. And one of […]
American college recruiting is open right now: is your name on the list?
American universities are already filling spots for 2026-27. If you are between 15 and 17 years old, the time to act is now. While the WNBA season fills the headlines, something equally relevant for Spanish women’s basketball is happening inside American university program offices: recruiting for the 2026-27 season is in full swing. More than […]
Four Spanish Players in the WNBA: The Season That Changes the Story of Spanish Women’s Basketball
Awa Fam, Raquel Carrera, Iyana Martín and María Conde are in the 2026 WNBA. What this means for Spanish women’s basketball. The WNBA’s 30th season tipped off on May 8th. Two new franchises, 15 teams, and the highest level of play in league history. And on that stage, four Spanish players. This is no coincidence. […]
The NCAA Women’s Tournament Is Expanding from 68 to 76 Teams: Why This Opens a Door That Didn’t Exist Before
On May 7, 2026, the NCAA announced one of the most significant structural decisions of the last decade for women’s college basketball. Starting in 2027, the March Madness women’s tournament will grow from 68 teams to 76. Eight new spots. At first glance it sounds like a technical detail for American fans. In reality, it […]
Trump Signs an Executive Order That Changes the Rules of College Sports in the US: What Does It Mean for You?
On April 3, 2026, the President of the United States signed the most ambitious executive order ever issued on American college athletics. Titled “Urgent National Action to Save College Sports,” the measure arrives after years of institutional chaos within the NCAA and aims to rewrite some of the rules that most directly affect any player […]
NIL and International Players: The Catch Nobody Tells You
Since July 2025, American universities can pay their athletes directly. But there is fine print that changes everything if you come from Spain. If you follow the world of American college basketball, you have probably heard about NIL — Name, Image and Likeness — and the new agreement that allows universities to pay their athletes […]
Transfer Portal 2025-26: Over 1,200 Players on the Move and Several Spanish Athletes Caught in the Middle
What’s happening right now in American women’s college basketball? Here’s everything you need to know. April has been one of the most intense months in recent women’s college basketball history in the United States. The Transfer Portal — the system that allows players to switch universities — has closed its 2025-26 window after just 15 […]