Women's college basketball programs are increasingly relying on game contracts to fill out their schedules and strengthen their postseason resumes, according to a report by SB Nation's Bob Cancro.
The strategy involves negotiating agreements with opponents to secure desirable matchups that can boost a team's strength of schedule. Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Gary Redus II was photographed reacting during an NCAA exhibition game at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on October 30, 2026, illustrating the intensity of preparation for the upcoming season.
Cancro's analysis highlights how scheduling decisions can impact a team's chances for NCAA tournament selection and seeding, making contract negotiations a critical off-court component of program building.
