Chicago Basketball Report: Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo and the WNBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Deadlines
The Chicago Bulls' Struggles and the WNBA's Strike Concerns
The Chicago Bulls had a tough February, going winless after a tumultuous trade deadline. Meanwhile, the WNBA players' union and the league are nearing a March 10 deadline for a new CBA, with players expressing reticence about a potential strike. The players have pushed for revenue sharing from gross revenue, while the league has offered 70% of net revenue.
Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo: A Force to Be Reckoned With
After some rough spots this season, Notre Dame's women's basketball team rose to the occasion, winning their final five games of the regular season and securing a No. 5 seed and a first-round bye in the ACC Tournament. Guard Hannah Hidalgo, named the ACC Player of the Week for a league-record seventh time this season, averaged 28.5 points, six steals, nine rebounds, and seven assists in the two games against Syracuse and No. 10 Louisville.
Mid-Major Tournament Watch: Belmont and More
While major conference men's teams are finishing out the regular season, the Missouri Valley Conference opens its tournament on Thursday. Belmont received the top seed after finishing the regular season 26-5 and 16-4 in the MVC. Three Illinois teams are seeded in the top five, with Bradley, Illinois State, and UIC receiving first-round byes.
The Bulls' Worst Month Ever
The Bulls lost all 11 of their games in February, marking the worst month in the franchise's history. While not the longest losing streak, it will stand as an important piece of history for this iteration of the organization.
Looking Ahead: Bulls and College Basketball
The Bulls have a busy week ahead, with games against the Thunder, Suns, and Kings. Meanwhile, the best college basketball games include Oregon men at No. 11 Illinois, Illinois women vs. Wisconsin at the Big Ten Tournament, and Notre Dame women vs. Stanford/Miami at the ACC Tournament.
What We're Reading
Columnists discuss the Bulls' February struggles and the madness of March, while the Big Ten Tournament seedings and pairings are revealed. Morez Johnson Jr.'s performance for Michigan and Anfernee Simons' injury concern for the Bulls are also noted.
