Mitchell’s Cryptic Messages Leave Fans Guessing - LITE

Hey, Hoophead!

Happy New Year’s Eve! It’s the last day of 2025, and if you're a CC fan and caught the Fever star on her favorite footballer's show, your day might already be made. But she’s not the only Indy favorite making headlines today. Kelsey Mitchell is sending some offseason vibes, while Sophie Cunningham has an update that might surprise a few of you.

And, of course, it’s finally time for conference play. So, what better way to welcome it than with a bold prediction?

Tuesday’s Poll Result: 32% of you picked Arike Ogunbowale to lead an expansion team, while quite a few of you are rooting for Kelsey Plum to take the helm, too.

The moment of truth is here as our top teams are stepping into conference play. Check out the full schedule here.

Despite a looming CBA uncertainty and a year filled with injuries, our hoopers dominated on the court, and the awards followed naturally. USA TODAY Sports compiled a list of the top 10 female athletes of the year who shattered ceilings. The feature highlights three WNBA stars: two seasoned veterans and the Rookie of the Year, Paige Bueckers. Plus, unsurprisingly, the top spot goes to the best hooper on the planet.