Cassandra Negley

WNBA and women's college basketball reporter

Cassandra Negley has been with Yahoo Sports since 2018 and covers women’s basketball. She is a Central New York native and SUNY Brockport alumna who returned to her home region after stints in Phoenix, Charlotte and southern Georgia.

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How the WNBA is preparing to capitalize on Caitlin Clark and the rest of the incoming star power
The league’s marketing machine is ramping up around Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and Kamilla Cardoso in a pivotal season of growth and development.
10d ago
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The Caitlin Clark Effect: The No. 1 overall pick is primed to assist the Fever to new heights
The excitement is palpable as Clark prepares to use her passing and playmaking to help Indiana return to the postseason.
11d ago
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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert: League is 'pretty confident' it will expand to 16 teams by 2028 season
Engelbert said Philadelphia, Toronto, Denver, Nashville and South Florida are potential expansion spots.
11d ago
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Caitlin Clark selected #1 in WNBA Draft, joins Aliyah Boston and Indiana Fever
Yahoo Sports women basketball writer Cassandra Negley highlights what Caitlin Clark could bring to the Indiana Fever after being drafted #1 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
11d ago
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Why Caitlin Clark's WNBA transition won’t be all layups and easy passes
The WNBA’s best will be ready and waiting for the likely No. 1 overall selection. And by the time Clark’s rookie season is done, she will have played almost non-stop for a calendar year.
15d ago
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Caitlin Clark leads top 5 storylines of the WNBA Draft
A new star is entering the league, former powers are rebuilding and more super-teams are emerging.
15d ago
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Top WNBA draft storylines beyond Caitlin Clark going #1
Yahoo Sports women basketball writer Cassandra Negley breaks down some of the key storylines that you should look out for during the 2024 WNBA Draft.
15d ago
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From 'daycare' to dream run: Why Dawn Staley's third title at South Carolina might be her most impressive yet
The Gamecocks are young and struggled often this season despite their perfect record. It took everything Staley had as a coach to pull the pieces together and take them on a championship run.
19d ago
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Caitlin Clark's decorated career won't have championship ending, but her legacy was already secure
Clark broke all kinds of records and took Iowa further than it'd ever been before. Her impact on the game, though, extends well beyond the lines — regardless of how her college career ended.
19d ago
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Iowa-South Carolina is a perfect ending to historic, memorable season: 'You can't ask for anything better'
In a postseason littered with enticing rematches, Iowa and Caitlin Clark will face undefeated No. 1 overall seed South Carolina in the 2024 national title game.
20d ago
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Women’s National Championship - Iowa vs. South Carolina preview
Ros Gold-Onwude, Isis Young and Cassandra Negley are in Cleveland, Ohio to break down the National Championship game between the Hawkeyes and Gamecocks. They discuss how South Carolina will attempt to stop Caitlin Clark in her final collegiate game and the advantage each team has in the matchup.
20d ago
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UConn lands No. 1 recruit Sarah Strong day after heartbreaking Final Four loss
The Huskies are never down for long. Now they have three No. 1 recruits on their roster for next season.
21d ago
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Dawn Staley: 'If Caitlin Clark wins the championship ... she's a GOAT'
South Carolina's coach had some things to say on the GOAT conversation one day before the Gamecocks face Clark in the national championship.
21d ago
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Heartbroken UConn left to lament controversy, setbacks despite exceeding outsized expectations
The Huskies were one play away from the title game. But at UConn, that's not always enough, regardless of the difficult circumstances faced throughout the year.
21d ago
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UConn threw everything it had at Caitlin Clark. Her teammates lifted her up when she needed it most.
The Huskies had Clark on lockdown. It didn't matter. Hannah Stuelke, Kate Martin, Gabbie Marshall and the rest of the Hawkeyes held their own and now they're now one game from winning it all.
21d ago
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Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers? Not quite, as Iowa, UConn emphasize team game ahead of Final Four
Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark will meet for only the second time in their collegiate careers when Iowa and UConn play in the Final Four on Friday.
22d ago
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Women's Final Four - UConn vs. Iowa preview
Ros Gold-Onwude, Isis Young and Cassandra Negley are in Cleveland, Ohio to examine the Final Four matchup between the Huskies and Hawkeyes and discuss what the keys to victory are for each team.
22d ago
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How South Carolina rebuilt itself and became an even bigger juggernaut after roster overhaul
This was supposed to be a rebuilding year for Dawn Staley's program. Instead, the Gamecocks are undefeated, and this might be her best team yet.
22d ago
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March Madness: Ranking the women's Final Four starters from 1 to 20
It’s the final weekend of the college basketball season and the two best point guards in the class of 2020 are not only still playing, but will face off against each other.
23d ago
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What can we expect from Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese at the next level?
Clark is a near lock to go No. 1 overall in the WNBA Draft, but Reese’s draft picture and professional future are much murkier.
24d ago