Spreadsheets, NIL and the portal: Inside women's college basketball’s roster revolution

The upcoming women's basketball season marks the 20th year for Louisville coach Jeff Walz. Throughout his tenure, Walz has witnessed the sport undergo significant transformations, both large and small. These changes are currently manifesting as a roster revolution within women's college basketball, driven by the integration of spreadsheets, NIL, and the portal. These elements are fundamentally altering how teams are built and managed as the sport evolves into a new era of collegiate athletics.