1885
Formation of the Association for the Advancement of Physical Education1891
James Naismith, born in Almonte, Ontario, invents basketball while teaching at a school now known as Springfield College1892
Senda Berenson reads about Dr. Naismith's new game, and with modified rules, introduces the game to Smith College students.First inter-institutional game between the University of California, Berkeley and Miss Head's School.1893
Clara Gregory Baer introduces basket-ball (as it was written at the time) to Sophie Newcomb College (now part of Tulane University)1894
RULE Change—Dribbling and guarding another player prohibited1895
Clara Gregory Baer writes the first book of rules for women's basketball.The first public women's basketball game in the South is played at a men's only club, the Southern Athletic Club.1896
First intercollegiate contest between the University of California, Berkeley and Stanford was held on April 4, 1896. Stanford won, 2–1.1897
First recorded women's basketball game in Australia, played in Victoria, using wet paper bags for baskets.First women's high school game between Austin High and Oak Park. Won by Austin 16–4.1899
Senda Berenson publishes the first issue of Basketball Guide for Women, which she would edit and update for eighteen years. These rules, with minor modifications, would remain in use until the 1960s.Stanford abolishes intercollegiate competition of women. (The players formed an independent club team).Senda Berenson
Time de basquete feminino da Universidade da Califórnia-Berkeley, fotografado em 1899
As regras originais de Clara Gregory Baer de Newcomb Ball
1904
Stanford rescinds the prohibition against intercollegiate competition of women.1906
Women's basketball featured on the cover of the Saturday Evening PostSaturday Evening Post 1906 06 de outubro com basquete feminino
1909 University of Minnesota Feminino Basketball Team
1913
RULE Change—A single dribble is permitted as long as it bounces knee-high1914
RULE Change—Half-court play is allowed.1915
The Edmonton Grads, then known as the Commercial High School basketball team, won the Intercollegiate Basketball League. They would go on to play as the Grads, with a record of 502–20 between 1915 and 1940. James Naismith would go on to refer to them as "the finest basketball team that ever stepped out on a floor".1916
RULE Change—Coaching from sidelines prohibited during game, except for halftime1918
RULE Change—The bottom of the basket is removed. Substitutes allowed for first time (but cannot re-enter game). The bounce pass is allowed1921
Basketball played for perhaps the first time in Europe at the 1921 Women's Olympiad1926
The Amateur Athletic Union sponsored the first-ever American national women's basketball championship.1927
RULE Change—Players must wear a number on the back1932
RULE Change—guarding another player first allowedFIBA, the International Basketball Federation, is formed in Geneva.1936
1938
RULE Change—The court is now divided into two sections, rather than three. Team size remains six players each.1947
RULE Change—Players must wear a number on the front and the back1949
Hazel Walker became the first woman to own a professional basketball team, the Arkansas Travelers.RULE Change—Players now allowed a two-bounce dribble. (Continuous dribble used in experimental season, but not adopted)1951
RULE Change—Coaching from sidelines during time outs permitted1953
First FIBA World Championship for WomenGold—USASilver—ChileBronze—France1955
Missouri (Arledge) Morris—named an All-American, the first black AAU All-AmericanRULE Change—Three second rule implemented. Players in the offensive lane may not hold the ball for more than three seconds.1957
FIBA World Championship for WomenGold—USASilver—Soviet UnionBronze—Czechoslovakia1958
Wayland Baptist won 131 consecutive games, a streak that extends from 1954 to 1958.1959
FIBA World Championship for WomenGold—Soviet UnionSilver—BulgariaBronze—Czechoslovakia1962
First women officials in AAU national tournament—Fran Koening and Carol WalterRULE Change—Two "rovers" allowed (players permitted to run the entire court)1964
FIBA World Championship for WomenGold—Soviet UnionSilver—CzechoslovakiaBronze—Bulgaria1966
RULE Change—Continuous dribble allowed1967
FIBA World Championship for WomenGold—Soviet UnionSilver—KoreaBronze—Czechoslovakia1968
RULE Change—Coaching from sidelines during game permitted1969
1970
Cal State-Fullerton defeated West Chester 50–46 in the CIAW invitational tournament1971
FIBA World Championship for WomenGold—Soviet UnionSilver—CzechoslovakiaBronze—BrazilRULE Change—Full court, five player game instituted for first time for collegiate and AAU gamesThe Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women(AIAW) formed to govern collegiate women's athletics in the United States and to administer national championships. The transition from the CIAW to the AIAW covered a ten-month period starting in April 1971.Mississippi State College for Women defeated West Chester 57–55 in the CIAW invitational tournament1972
Title IX signed into law June 23, 1972.UBC Thunderbirds won the inaugural Bronze Baby, awarded to the winner of the Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union (CIAU; now U Sports) women's basketball tournament.Immaculata (Pennsylvania) defeated West Chester 52–48 in the DGWS invitational tournament1973
First (partial) scholarships offered to female studentsUBC Thunderbirds won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the CIAU winner in women's basketballImmaculata defeated Queens (New York) 59–52 in the AIAW invitational tournament1974
First full scholarship offered. The recipient was Ann Meyers who attended UCLAUBC Thunderbirds won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the CIAU winner in women's basketballImmaculata defeated Mississippi State College for Women 68–53 in the AIAW invitational tournament1975
The first nationally televised game is played by Maryland and Immaculata. Some source report that Immaculata won 80–48, while others report 85–63.First Kodak All-American team is named.FIBA World Championship for WomenGold—Soviet UnionSilver—JapanBronze—CzechoslovakiaLaurentian Lady Vees won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the CIAU winner in women's basketballDelta State (Mississippi) defeated Immaculata 90–81 in the AIAW large college invitational tournamentPhillips University (Oklahoma) won the AIAW Division II invitational tournament1976
First Olympic competition for womenGold—Soviet UnionSilver—USABronze—BulgariaLaurentian Lady Vees won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the CIAU winner in women's basketballDelta State defeated Immaculata 69–64 in the AIAW large college invitational tournamentBerry College (Georgia) won the AIAW Division II invitational tournament1977
Parade Magazine names its first high school All-American team for girls' basketball. The first team includes future Women's Basketball Hall of Fame members Denise Curry, Cindy Noble and Lynette Woodard.First Broderick Cup awarded to "the best athlete in each sport". The first recipient was Lusia Harris.Laurentian Lady Vees won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the CIAU winner in women's basketballDelta State defeated LSU 68–55 in the AIAW large college invitational tournamentSoutheastern Louisiana won the AIAW Division II invitational tournament1978
The Women's Professional Basketball League formed, the first professional women's basketball league in the United States. It lasted until 1981.First Wade Trophy awarded to the best women's basketball player in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I competition The first recipient was Carol Blazejowski.Laurentian Lady Vees won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the CIAU winner in women's basketballUCLA defeated Maryland 90–74 in the AIAW large college invitational tournamentHigh Point (North Carolina) won the AIAW Division II invitational tournament1979
FIBA World Championship for WomenGold—USASilver—KoreaBronze—CanadaLaurentian Lady Vees won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS; now U Sports) winner in women's basketballOld Dominion defeated Louisiana Tech 75–65 in the AIAW large college invitational tournamentSouth Carolina State won the AIAW Division II invitational tournament1980
Olympic competition for womenGold—Soviet UnionSilver—BulgariaBronze—YugoslaviaVictoria Vikes won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the CIS winner in women's basketballAustralian Institute of Sport (AIS) established, with responsibility for eight sports including basketballOld Dominion defeated Tennessee 68–53 in the AIAW Division I invitational tournamentUniversity of Dayton won the AIAW Division II invitational tournamentWorcester State College (Massachusetts) won the AIAW Division III invitational tournament1981
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), an association of coaches of women's basketball teams at all levels, is formed.Victoria Vikes won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballLouisiana Tech defeated Tennessee 79–59 in the AIAW Division I invitational tournamentWilliam Penn College (Iowa) won the AIAW Division II invitational tournamentWisconsin–La Crosse won the AIAW Division III invitational tournamentInaugural season of the Australian Women's National Basketball LeagueSt Kilda Saints won the Australian Women's National Basketball League Championship1982
1983
USC (31-2) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentVirginia Union (27-2) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipNorth Central (Ill.) (26-6) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipBishop's Gaiters won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballNunawading Spectres won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipFIBA World Championship for WomenGold—Soviet UnionSilver—USABronze—Chile1984
RULE Change—The ball circumference for NCAA play is reduced by one inch (to 28.5–29 inches) compared to the ball used previously, and used by men. This size ball is also called size 6.Olympic competition for womenGold—USASilver—KoreaBronze—ChinaWest Virginia's Georgeann Wells became the first woman to register a dunk in an official NCAA intercollegiate basketball game.USC (29-4) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentCentral Missouri (27-5) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipRust (26-5) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipBishop's Gaiters won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballNunawading Spectres won the Australian Women's National Basketball League Championship1985
Lynette Woodard becomes the first woman to play for the Harlem Globetrotters.Old Dominion (31-3) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentCal Poly Pomona (26-7) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipScranton (31-1) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipVictoria Vikes won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballCoburg Cougars won the Australian Women's National Basketball League Championship1986
1987
RULE Change—The three-point field goal is introduced for any field goal completed when shot beyond a line set at 19 feet, and 9 inches from the center of the basket.Tennessee (28-6) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentNew Haven (29-2) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipWisconsin–Stevens Point (27-2) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipVictoria Vikes won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballNunawading Spectres won the Australian Women's National Basketball League Championship1988
Olympic competition for womenGold—USASilver—YugoslaviaBronze—Soviet UnionLouisiana Tech (32-2) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentHampton (33-1) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipConcordia-Moorhead (29-2) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipManitoba Bisons won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballNunawading Spectres won the Australian Women's National Basketball League Championship1989
Tennessee (35-2) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentDelta State (30-4) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipElizabethtown (29-2) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipCalgary Dinos won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballNunawading Spectres won the Australian Women's National Basketball League Championship1990
1991
Tennessee (30-5) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentNorth Dakota State (31-2) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipSt. Thomas (MN) (29-2) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipLaurentian Lady Vees won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballHobart Islanders won the Australian Women's National Basketball League Championship1992
Olympic competition for womenGold—Com. of Independent States(CIS)Silver—ChinaBronze—USAStanford (30-3) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentDelta State (30-4) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipAlma (24-3) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipVictoria Vikes won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballPerth Breakers won the Australian Women's National Basketball League Championship1993
Texas Tech (31-3) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentNorth Dakota State (30-2) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipCentral (IA) (24-5) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipWinnipeg Wesmen won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballSydney Flames won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipThe WBA (Women's Basketball Association) plays its first official game on its way to three seasons of Women's Professional Basketball.1994
FIBA World Championship for WomenGold—BrazilSilver—ChinaBronze—CubaNorth Carolina (33-2) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentNorth Dakota State (27-5) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipCapital (30-1) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipWinnipeg Wesmen won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballAdelaide Lightning won the Australian Women's National Basketball League Championship1995
Connecticut (35-0) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentNorth Dakota State (32-0) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipCapital (33-0) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipWinnipeg Wesmen won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballAdelaide Lightning won the Australian Women's National Basketball League Championship1996
Olympic competition for womenGold—USASilver—BrazilBronze—AustraliaTennessee (32-4) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentNorth Dakota State (30-2) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipWisconsin-Oshkosh (31-0) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipManitoba Bisons won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballAdelaide Lightning won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipThe WNBA is founded, with eight initial teams. Sheryl Swoopes is the first player signed.The American Basketball League (ABL) formed, a professional basketball league for women in the United States. It lasted two full seasons, and suspended operations in the third.1997
1998
Tennessee (39-0) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentNorth Dakota (31-1) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipWashington (MO) (28-2) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipVictoria Vikes won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballAdelaide Lightning won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipFIBA World Championship for WomenGold—USASilver—RussiaBronze—AustraliaThe Houston Comets won the WNBA Championship.1999
Purdue (34-1) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentNorth Dakota (31-1) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipWashington (MO) (30-0) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipAlberta Pandas won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballAustralian Institute of Sport won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipThe Houston Comets won the WNBA Championship.2000
Olympic competition for womenGold—USASilver—AustraliaBronze—BrazilConnecticut (36-1) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentNorthern Kentucky (32-2) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipWashington (MO) (30-0) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipVictoria Vikes won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballCanberra Capitals won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipFirst outdoor college basketball game: Tennessee defeats Arizona 67–63The Houston Comets won the WNBA Championship.2001
Notre Dame (34-2) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentCal Poly Pomona (27-3) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipWashington (MO) (28-2) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipRegina Cougars won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballSydney Panthers won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipThe LA Sparks won the WNBA Championship.2002
FIBA World Championship for WomenGold—USASilver—RussiaBronze—AustraliaConnecticut (39-0) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentCal Poly Pomona (28-4) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipWisconsin-Stevens Point (30–3) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipSimon Fraser Clan won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballCanberra Capitals won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipThe first McDonald's All-American Game for girls is played at Madison Square Garden in New York City.The Los Angeles Sparks won the WNBA Championship.2003
Connecticut (37-1) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentSouth Dakota State (32-3) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipTrinity (Texas) (28-5) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipVictoria Vikes won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballCanberra Capitals won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipThe Detroit Shock won the WNBA Championship.2004
Olympic competition for womenGold—USASilver—AustraliaBronze—RussiaConnecticut (31-4) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentCalifornia (PA) (35-1) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipWilmington (Ohio) (27-6) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipUBC Thunderbirds won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballDandenong Rangers won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipThe Seattle Storm won the WNBA Championship.2005
Baylor (33-3) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentWashburn (35-2) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipMillikin (29-2) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipSimon Fraser Clan won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballDandenong Rangers won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipThe Sacramento Monarchs won the WNBA Championship.2006
2007
Tennessee (34-3) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentSouthern Connecticut State (34-2) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipDePauw (31-3) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipSimon Fraser Clan won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballCanberra Capitals won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipThe Phoenix Mercury won the WNBA Championship.2008
Olympic competition for womenGold—USASilver—AustraliaBronze—RussiaTennessee (36-2) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentNorthern Kentucky (28-8) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipHoward Payne (33-0) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipUBC Thunderbirds won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballAdelaide Lightning won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipThe Detroit Shock won the WNBA Championship.2009
2010
FIBA World Championship for WomenGold—USASilver—Czech RepublicBronze—SpainTrent Tucker Rule was adopted for FIBA women's play.Connecticut (39-0) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentConnecticut had their 89th consecutive victory, one more than the all-time NCAA men's wins record of 88 held by UCLA; the streak ended at 90 wins.Emporia State (30-5) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipWashington (MO) (29-2) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipSimon Fraser Clan won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballCanberra Capitals won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipThe Seattle Storm won the WNBA Championship.2011
Texas A&M (33-5) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentClayton State (35-1) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipAmherst (32-1) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipWindsor Lancers won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballBulleen Boomers won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipThe story of the first of three consecutive AIAW national championship by Immaculata is made into a movie, released in 2011: The Mighty MacsThe Minnesota Lynx won the WNBA Championship.2012
Olympic competition for womenGold—USASilver—FranceBronze—AustraliaBaylor (40-0) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentShaw (29-6) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipIllinois Wesleyan (28-5) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipWindsor Lancers won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the CIS women's basketball champion.Dandenong Rangers won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipThe Indiana Fever won the WNBA Championship.First women's game played on an aircraft carrier.2013
Connecticut (35–4) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentAshland (38–1) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipDePauw (35–0) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipWindsor Lancers won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballBendigo Spirit won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipBefore the start of the 2013–14 season, the NCAA adopts the 10-second backcourt limit for the first time. Prior to this change, NCAA women's basketball was the only level of basketball in the world that did not have a backcourt possession time limit.The Minnesota Lynx won the WNBA Championship.2014
FIBA World Championship for WomenGold—USASilver—SpainBronze—AustraliaThis was the last event known as the "FIBA World Championship for Women". Shortly after the 2014 edition, the competition was renamed the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.Connecticut (40–0) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentBentley (35–0) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball Championship.Fairleigh Dickinson-Florham (33–0) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipWindsor Lancers won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballBendigo Spirit won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipOn August 5, Becky Hammon, set to retire at the end of the 2014 WNBA season as a player with the San Antonio Stars, is hired as an assistant by the city's NBA team, the Spurs, effective with her retirement from play. Hammon is the first woman to be hired as a full-time coach in any of North America's four major professional leagues.The Phoenix Mercury won the WNBA Championship.2015
Connecticut (38–1) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentCalifornia (PA) (32–4) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball Championship.Thomas More (33–0) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipWindsor Lancers won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketballTownsville Fire won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipEffective with the 2015–16 season, the NCAA changed women's basketball from 20-minute halves to 10-minute quarters.Canada wins the gold medal at the 2015 Pan American GamesThe Minnesota Lynx won the 2015 WNBA finals2016
Olympic competition for womenGold—USASilver—SpainBronze—SerbiaThe University of Saskatchewan Huskies (18–2) won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport winner in women's basketball.The WNBL switches from a single game to a best of 3 finalsTownsville Fire won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipWith their eleventh championship win in 2016, the UConn Huskies (38–0) passed the UCLA Bruins men's team for most college basketball championships, and became the first Division 1 women's basketball team to win four straight national championships.Breanna Stewart was named the AP Player Of The Year (making her the first female college basketball player to win that award three times)Breanna Stewart was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four (making her the first person to be most outstanding player of the Final Four four times)Lubbock Christian University (35–0) won the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball ChampionshipThomas More (33–0) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipThe Los Angeles Sparks won the WNBA Championship.2017
The Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team obtained the longest winning streak in college basketball (both men's and women's), 111 straight wins, which started with a win against Creighton on December 23, 2014, and continued for 111 games until March 31, 2017, when they were beaten 66–64 on a last second shot in overtime by Mississippi State in the 2017 NCAA Final Four. This streak included an undefeated season in 2015–16.McGill University (25–9) won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the women's basketball champion of the newly renamed U Sports.Sydney Uni Flames won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipSouth Carolina (33–4) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentAshland (37–0) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipAmherst (33–0) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipThe Minnesota Lynx won the WNBA Championship.2018
Carleton won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the U Sports women's basketball champion.Townsville Fire won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipNotre Dame (35-3) won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball ChampionshipCentral Missouri (30–3) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball ChampionshipAmherst (33–0) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball ChampionshipThe Seattle Storm won the WNBA Championship.2019
McMaster won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the U Sports women's basketball champion.UC Capitals won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipBaylor (37–1) won the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball TournamentLubbock Christian (32–5) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball Championship.Thomas More (33–0) won the NCAA Women's Division III Basketball Championship.The Washington Mystics won the WNBA Championship.2020
Saskatchewan won the Bronze Baby, awarded to the U Sports women's basketball champion.UC Capitals won the Australian Women's National Basketball League ChampionshipNCAA Div I, II and III post-season tournaments cancelled due to COVID-19After Gregg Popovich was ejected in the second quarter in the Spurs' 121–107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on December 30, 2020, Hammon became the first female acting head coach in NBA history.2021
The Bronze Baby championship was not held, due to Covid issues.Stanford (31–2) won the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball TournamentLubbock Christian (23–0) won the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball Championship.The NCAA Division III championship was cancelled2022
The Mexican women's professional league (Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional Femenil) was formed and played its first matches on 23 April