Ericka Brockish

Ericka Brockish

Joined: Jan 10, 2024

Ericka Brockish is a national college sports writer for FanSided, and has been covering football, basketball, and other sports for 4 years. She is a University of Central Florida graduate with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Sports Business Management.

Apr 6, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) speaks to the media after the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Unlike Caitlin Clark, Paige Buckers was able to reach women's basketball's mountaintop

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts after a play against the Duke Blue Devils during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Kelvin Sampson delivers touching life lessons after Houston's unthinkable Final Four win

Mar 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans forward Kiki Iriafen (44) drives to the basket past Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Quanirah Montague (24) during an NCAA Tournament second round game at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Kansas State vs. USC women's basketball how to watch, odds, injuries, and more

Mar 9, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Hailey Van Lith (10) handles the ball while defended by Baylor Lady Bears guard Aliyah Matharu (9) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-Imagn Images

Notre Dame vs. TCU women's basketball how to watch, odds, injuries, and more

Mar 24, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) drives the ball against South Dakota State Jackrabbits guard Haleigh Timmer (13) in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

UConn women's basketball star announces return to the Huskies for one final season

Mar 24, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) watches the clock run down during her last game at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

UConn is the new National Championship favorite after JuJu Watkins injury

Mar 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans forward Kiki Iriafen (44) celebrates scoring in the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during an NCAA Tournament second round game at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

3 USC players that need to take over with JuJu Watkins out due to injury

USC v UNC Greensboro

WNBA and college basketball stars send JuJu Watkins love after season-ending injury

Mar 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins during pregame warmup before an NCAA Tournament second round game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

USC star JuJu Watkins has to be carried off the court after apparent leg injury

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs mascot Spike performs during a break in play against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Drake is becoming the best power conference coaching pipeline

Mar 23, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning shot against the Colorado State Rams at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

New angle of Derik Queen's buzzer-beater will keep Maryland fans up all night

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; McNeese State Cowboys forward Christian Shumate (24) dunks against Clemson Tigers guard Chase Hunter (1) during the second half at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

McNeese State's Christian Shumate deals with 'uniform malfunction' in first half vs Purdue

March 20, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; UC San Diego Tritons guard Hayden Gray (3) reacts during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

UC San Diego's Hayden Gray wanted a memento from March Madness after loss to Michigan

Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Jamiya Neal (5) handles the ball against Louisville Cardinals guard Chucky Hepburn (24) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Jamiya Neal is becoming a star for Creighton at the exact right time

Mar 2, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) is recognized during senior night after the game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Paige Bueckers needs a championship in March to cement her place as one of the greats

Feb 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (1) dunks the ball with one hand during the first half against the BYU Cougars at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona has not one but two controversial calls late in a costly loss to BYU