Stanford Women's Basketball Aims for NCAA Tournament in 2026-27 Season

Stanford women's basketball coach Kate Paye has addressed a report from May that alleged a toxic environment within the program, labeling it as 'click-bait junk.' Under her leadership, following the retirement of Tara VanDerveer in April 2024 after 38 seasons, the Cardinal has failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament in the past two seasons. Paye, who had served as an assistant and associate head coach under VanDerveer, now faces heightened expectations as the program seeks to restore its historically successful reputation.