Eden Laase

Eden Laase

Eden Laase has been covering women’s basketball exclusively for the last four years. Before that she spent time as a beat writer covering Gonzaga men’s basketball, college hockey in Colorado, and high school sports in Michigan, where she co-founded the region's first subscription-based website. Eden’s work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, Just Women’s Sports, Yahoo, the Boston Globe and more. She’s a former Association for Women in Sports Media scholarship winner and member of the Sports Journalism Institute class of 2017, and was recently was named an honorable mention for the inaugural Billie Jean King Excellence in Women’s Sports Coverage award.
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Those who have seen her play know Emilee Skinner is a "special" prospect

Buy in Now: Emilee Skinner Is Going to Change Women’s Basketball

Herschel Bird's favorite baller isn't his daughter, Sue. It's Emilee Skinner, a new Duke phenom he's been tracking since her high school days.

By Eden Laase
The NCAA has new set of faces, but the same few teams are looking unbeatable this preseason

Women's Preseason Top 25: Who Can Stop UConn?

With the 2025 - 2026 season about to start, the Huskies look as dominant as ever. Here, Hoops HQ's Top 25.

By Eden Laase
Arizona Wildcats guard Jada Williams #2 during a basketball game between the BYU Cougars and the Arizona Wildcats on February 19, 2025.

Women's Basketball Breakout Candidates: Who Is Set to Take a Step Forward This Season?

With an elite freshman class and established stars division-wide, it's a tough time to break out big in women's college basketball. Here are eight rising stars capable of beating the odds.

By Eden Laase
Yarden Garzon and Oluchi Okananwa highlight the transfer portal class for Maryland head coach Brenda Frese.

Can Transfers Help Frese, Maryland to Final Four?

Coach Brenda Frese's lineup includes two impact transfers, two international prospects, five freshmen and last year's leading scorer. Can the Big Ten's most eclectic squad make a championship run?

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Jazzy Davidson (left), Aaliyah Chavez (center) and Sienna Betts (right) are among the incoming freshman liable to shake up the NCAA in the 2025-26 season

Top 10 Freshmen for the 2025-26 Women’s Hoops Season

Women’s college basketball is welcoming a historic freshman class, packed with sleepers, international stars and future WNBA talent

By Eden Laase
Five years after trying to recruit her, TCU Coach Mark Campbell finally has his dream point guard in Olivia Miles

“Success Attracts”: With Olivia Miles on Board, TCU Looks Unstoppable

Five years after trying to recruit her, TCU Coach Mark Campbell finally has his dream guard in Olivia Miles. His next mark is the NCAA title.

By Eden Laase
The NCAA has new set of faces, but the same few teams are looking unbeatable this preseason

With JuJu Watkins Out, Who Are The Frontrunners for Player of the Year?

Can Olivia Miles thrive at TCU? Is Azzi Fudd ready to elevate?

By Eden Laase
Jordan Lee is a prolific 3-point shooter who earned All-SEC Freshman honors last year. Her minutes are set to increase dramatically this season.

Is Texas Ready to Take the Final Step?

The Longhorns made the Final Four last season despite being a poor three-point shooting team. Help is on the way.

By Eden Laase
The addition of two-way impact player Khamil Pierre should propel NC State from competitor to powerhouse

Women’s Burning Questions: NC State’s Renaissance, USC Recruiting and More

A number of important moves have occurred this month. Let’s talk about them.

By Eden Laase
Cotie McMahon is the high-octane, Portal pickup Ole Miss Coach Yolette McPhee-McCuin promised at the end of last season

Five Burning Questions For the 2025-26 Women’s Hoops Season

Can Texas overcome its shooting woes? Is this the year for Ole Miss? Can Michigan’s trio win a chip? We preview the upcoming women's season.

By Eden Laase
Paige Bueckers #5 of the UConn Huskies celebrates in the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Amalie Arena on April 06, 2025

Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd Brings UConn and Geno Auriemma Back to Mountaintop

With a win over South Carolina, the Huskies broke an eight-year drought to take home their 12th title

By Eden Laase
Averaging 30.1 minutes per game, Lauren Betts spent last season in overdrive. Coach Cori Close thinks it's time for a well-deserved rest.

UCLA Has a New Plan for Lauren Betts. Will It Work?

The Bruins lost their entire freshman class, but with Betts’ younger sister Sienna coming on board, hopes remain high in Westwood for another Final Four

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