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FILE - Vanderbilt forward Jalen Washington (13) shoots the ball past Arkansas forward Malique Ewin, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the Southeastern Conference tournament March 15, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Over 100 women's college basketball players have formed the United College Athletes Association, a union for college athletes. The UCAA announced this on Friday. This comes two years after players requested collaboration on issues affecting college athletics, which was denied. Now, these athletes have signed union authorization cards for collective bargaining. The announcement follows the College Football Players Association's recent move at Stanford. The UCAA aims to represent and protect athletes, ensuring fair and safe sports. Oregon State's women's basketball team has filed for union representation. The UCAA's mission is to give athletes a voice in decision-making.

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FILE - Maryland guard Oluchi Okananwa handles the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA, Jan. 18, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea, File)

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Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese, center, drives against Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reacts to scoring with teammate Rhyne Howard (10) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers questions a call during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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People gather in support of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham following her comments on transgender athletes before a WNBA basketball game between the Seattle Storm and the Indiana Fever, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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A person holds a "trans people belong in sports" sig during the first half of a WNBA basketball game between the Seattle Storm and the Indiana Fever, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)