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In New Orleans back in 1991, Connecticut played in its first Final Four. The Huskies walked away without a title, but the die had been cast. And UConn has never really been out of the mix since, winning its eighth NCAA championship Tuesday to match Tennessee and Pat Summitt.

Bria Hartley's confidence is returning after an ankle injury hampered her for much of the season.

Figuring out Geno Auriemma is as tough as trying to beat his Huskies. But the enigmatic coach has once again gotten UConn to rise to the occasion at the most important time of the year and on the brink of an eighth NCAA title.

Like many great players before her, Skylar Diggins joins a long list of women's basketball's best who didn't win an NCAA title -- but did some great things just the same.

Newcomer Cal and giant-killer Louisville offer a new storylines next to old favorites UConn and Notre Dame.

Since watching Notre Dame win the 2001 title, South Bend native Skylar Diggins has been focused on leading the Fighting Irish to another. The senior's last shot has arrived.

From a region full of senior point guards to a pair of Pac-12 vs. SEC showdowns in another, we take a quick look at the next round now that the Sweet 16 is set.

Baylor and Tennessee are together again. If chalk holds, the Final Four could be a repeat of 2012. And of course, Baylor could again be doing the last dance in New Orleans. Yes, this year's bracket looks awfully familiar.

DENVER -- UConn's Tiffany Hayes ended her career with two NCAA titles ... and two frustrating NCAA tournament losses to Notre Dame. The Huskies' only senior sat mostly dry-eyed at her locker room stall at the Pepsi Center following an 83-75 ov...

Sure, having all No. 1 seeds is a little predictable. The upside to this Final Four? Four coaches who have won before, four teams that are fun to watch offensively but also play strong defense, and the confident mindset each brings to Denver.

The four teams that ruled the regular season have all reached the Final Four. And all of the No. 1 seeds have plenty of past disappointment motivating them as they make their way to Denver.

Like last year, the NCAA tournament is about to tip off with all eyes on Baylor and one common goal: to win the national championship.

Mechelle Voepel gives her first impressions of the 2012 NCAA tournament bracket, including which teams are most happy (or most frustrated) by their seeds.

Fresh off one of the most unpredictable Final Fours in the 30-year history of the NCAA tournament, players are preparing for the WNBA draft, the coaching carousel continues to spin, and Baylor just might be the preseason No. 1 seven months from now.

Maya Moore's two titles, consummate leadership and academic excellence make her one of the most respected representatives of collegiate sports, even if, like other UConn greats before her, she didn't win her final NCAA game.

So it's not the pairings most predicted. But the Women's Final Four will have a little of everything else: a home-state team, a newcomer and two programs back for a fourth straight year.