ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2026) – The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) will host The Women Behind the Game: Navigating the Changing Landscape of College Basketball on Saturday, Nov. 21, as part of the 2026 WBCA Showcase at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Moderated by WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew, the panel will feature four accomplished women representing college basketball and the broader sports industry: Stacey D. Stewart, CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD); Morgan Toles, assistant coach at Florida State; Amy Wright, associate head coach at Alabama; and Jaida Williams, assistant coach at Texas Tech.
As women’s college basketball continues to grow and evolve, the panelists will share perspectives on navigating the changing landscape of the game, including Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), the transfer portal, student-athlete development and the complexities of scheduling. The conversation will explore how coaches and leaders are adapting to new opportunities and challenges while supporting student-athletes and shaping the future of the game.
The panel will take place Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ET at The Nook at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, with registration from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Attendance requires a ticket to the WBCA Showcase games on Saturday, Nov. 21. A discounted rate of $15 per ticket, plus fees, is available with promo code PANEL26 through the WBCA Showcase ticket link.
For ticket or panel information, contact Ellie Tangen at ellie.tangen@wbca.org or (770) 279-3527.
About the WBCA
The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association is the professional association for coaches of women’s and girls’ basketball at all levels of competition. Visit WBCA.org for more details about the association.
About the WBCA Showcase
The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Showcase is an annual premier women’s college basketball event held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. This exciting showcase features some of the nation’s top teams competing in an immersive basketball experience, blending elite competition with the magic of Disney.
Originally launched in 2024, the WBCA Showcase celebrates the growth of women’s college basketball and the power of sports to inspire and unite. The event is a collaboration between the WBCA, ESPN Wide World of Sports and Disney, providing an unparalleled platform for teams, fans and coaches to connect and celebrate the game.
Alabama, Florida A&M, Florida State, North Carolina, Purdue, Texas Tech, UCF and USF will compete in the third annual WBCA Showcase on Nov. 19, 21 and 22, 2026, at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
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