SAN FRANCISCO – Like the rest of America, NBA players were also dialed in and clamoring to watch Monday’s epic women’s NCAA tournament game between LSU and Iowa.
The game was the highly-anticipated rematch between the two teams that played in last year’s national championship game, which was won by LSU, 102-85. And the rematch in the Elite 8 didn’t disappoint, only this time Iowa prevailed, 94-87.
“Right now how they’re promoting the women’s game is great,” Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. said. “Obviously, everybody wish they did it sooner rather than later, but it’s exciting.