Today's WNBA transactions include one possibly controversial waive:
February 10, 2015
Team Player Transaction
Chicago Courtney Vandersloot Contract Signed
Indiana Briana Butler Contract Signed
Indiana Sydney Carter Contract Signed
Indiana Lynetta Kizer Contract Signed
Indiana Tyaunna Marshall Contract Signed
Los Angeles Lindsey Harding Waived
New York Chelsea Hopkins Contract Signed
Phoenix Marta Xargay Casademont Contract Signed
Washington Armintie Herrington Contract Signed
Washington Ivory Latta Contract Extension Signed
Some have hit me up today asking "what is LA doing waiving Lindsey Harding?" From a stats standpoint, it's not hard to see why the Sparks let her or Armintie Herrington - waived last week - go.
Harding came from Atlanta in 2013 with much fanfare. Her first season she averaged 10.9 points per game, and last year she was at 5.7. Herrington averaged 3.9 points per game last year.
The current rumor is that LA is going to sign Erin Phillips, who played with the Mercury last year. We shall see.
I'm excited for USC graduate Briana Butler and Georgia Tech star Tyaunna Marshall, who are getting chances with the Fever. Ditto San Diego State floor general Chelsea Hopkins, who is going to New York.
Ivory Latta and the Mystics seem made for each other.
Bonus:
Evie Goldstein is the new WNBPA director of operations.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
High school power 25: not much movement
ESPNW's high school top 25:
1. Mater Dei
2. Neumann-Goretti
3. Blackman
4. St. Mary's
5. Hopkins
6. Eastview
7. Bedford North Lawrence
8. Whitney Young
9. Paul VI
10. Country Day School
11. Long Beach Polytechnic
12. Elizabethtown
13. Gonzaga Prep School
14. Columbus North
15. Myers Park
16. Heritage Christian
17. Lawrence North
18. Cypress
19. Parkview
20. Lakota West
21. New Hope Christian Academy
22. Vista Ridge
23. Dillard
24. La Vega
25. Northside
1. Mater Dei
2. Neumann-Goretti
3. Blackman
4. St. Mary's
5. Hopkins
6. Eastview
7. Bedford North Lawrence
8. Whitney Young
9. Paul VI
10. Country Day School
11. Long Beach Polytechnic
12. Elizabethtown
13. Gonzaga Prep School
14. Columbus North
15. Myers Park
16. Heritage Christian
17. Lawrence North
18. Cypress
19. Parkview
20. Lakota West
21. New Hope Christian Academy
22. Vista Ridge
23. Dillard
24. La Vega
25. Northside
USA Today top 25 poll: there's a new number one in town
No surprises anywhere on this list:
1. Connecticut
2. South Carolina
3. Baylor
4. Notre Dame
5. Maryland
6. Tennessee
7. Florida State
8. Louisville
9. Oregon State
10. Kentucky
11. Duke
12. Arizona State
13. Iowa
14. North Carolina
15. Mississippi State
16. Texas A&M
17. Rutgers
18. Princeton
19. Stanford
20. Nebraska
21. George Washington
22. Syracuse
23. Texas
24. Seton Hall
25. South Florida
1. Connecticut
2. South Carolina
3. Baylor
4. Notre Dame
5. Maryland
6. Tennessee
7. Florida State
8. Louisville
9. Oregon State
10. Kentucky
11. Duke
12. Arizona State
13. Iowa
14. North Carolina
15. Mississippi State
16. Texas A&M
17. Rutgers
18. Princeton
19. Stanford
20. Nebraska
21. George Washington
22. Syracuse
23. Texas
24. Seton Hall
25. South Florida
Good Works Teams announced
The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and Allstate Insurance Company have announced the 2015 Good Works Teams:
For the third year, this prestigious award pays tribute to college basketball players at all levels for their impressive commitment to giving back to their communities and positively impacting the lives of those around them. From improving environmental sustainability on college campuses to helping impoverished communities overseas, the service accomplishments of this year’s team are some of the most impressive to date.
The teams:
NCAA Division I
Name Cl. Pos. School Hometown
Kyndal Clark Sr. Guard Drake University Webb City, Mo.
Alex Cohen Sr. Forward/Ctr Northwestern University Bayside, Wis.
Bria Goss Sr. Guard University of Kentucky Indianapolis, Ind.
Stephanie Leon Sr. Center University of Delaware Northport, N.Y.
Devon Roeper Soph. Forward Columbia University San Diego, Calif.
NCAA Divisions II, III and the NAIA
Name Cl. Pos. School Hometown
Kathryn Clark Jr. Guard Johns Hopkins University Murrieta, Calif.
Jasmine DeBerry Sr. Guard Wingate University Charlotte, N.C.
Shanteona Keys Sr. Guard/Fwd Georgia College & State University Roswell, Ga.
Lea Sobieraski Sr. Forward State University of New York at Geneseo Lockport, N.Y.
Megan Whittaker Sr. Guard Loyola University New Orleans Cumming, Ga.
For the third year, this prestigious award pays tribute to college basketball players at all levels for their impressive commitment to giving back to their communities and positively impacting the lives of those around them. From improving environmental sustainability on college campuses to helping impoverished communities overseas, the service accomplishments of this year’s team are some of the most impressive to date.
The teams:
NCAA Division I
Name Cl. Pos. School Hometown
Kyndal Clark Sr. Guard Drake University Webb City, Mo.
Alex Cohen Sr. Forward/Ctr Northwestern University Bayside, Wis.
Bria Goss Sr. Guard University of Kentucky Indianapolis, Ind.
Stephanie Leon Sr. Center University of Delaware Northport, N.Y.
Devon Roeper Soph. Forward Columbia University San Diego, Calif.
NCAA Divisions II, III and the NAIA
Name Cl. Pos. School Hometown
Kathryn Clark Jr. Guard Johns Hopkins University Murrieta, Calif.
Jasmine DeBerry Sr. Guard Wingate University Charlotte, N.C.
Shanteona Keys Sr. Guard/Fwd Georgia College & State University Roswell, Ga.
Lea Sobieraski Sr. Forward State University of New York at Geneseo Lockport, N.Y.
Megan Whittaker Sr. Guard Loyola University New Orleans Cumming, Ga.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Media uses different words to describe women's and men's basketball, researcher finds
Interesting piece on differences in descriptive word usage by writers in covering the women's and men's game.
The writer counted the numbers of times certain words were used in writings about both women's and men's basketball, and assembled them on a graph. Predictably, men's stories feature words related to penalties, and business of basketball, and the like. The number one word was "pound"; the weight of female players is rarely discussed. Tellingly, "diagnosed" was used in women's stories often, and didn't make the men's list.
The graph:
Graphic on: linguisticpulse.com
The writer counted the numbers of times certain words were used in writings about both women's and men's basketball, and assembled them on a graph. Predictably, men's stories feature words related to penalties, and business of basketball, and the like. The number one word was "pound"; the weight of female players is rarely discussed. Tellingly, "diagnosed" was used in women's stories often, and didn't make the men's list.
The graph:
Graphic on: linguisticpulse.com
Updated WNBA signings
What's gone down since last I updated:
February 9, 2015
Team Player Transaction
Los Angeles Nikki Greene Contract Signed
Los Angeles Marianna Tolo Contract Signed
February 6, 2015
Team Player Transaction
Indiana Natalie Achonwa Contract Signed
Indiana Jeanette Pohlen Contract Signed
Minnesota Nadirah McKenith Contract Signed
New York Alex Montgomery Contract Signed
So to recap:
Phoenix is rebuilding a championship team.
Seattle is rebuilding a losing team.
San Antonio is looking for size.
Washington and Indiana look fairly intact so far.
Tulsa is signing some former players.
No idea what Los Angeles is doing. I never do.
I'm wondering why more teams aren't making more moves yet.
Bonus:
Lauren Jackson aims to play in next year's Olympics, and then retire. I sure hope her body will let her do that. She deserves it.
February 9, 2015
Team Player Transaction
Los Angeles Nikki Greene Contract Signed
Los Angeles Marianna Tolo Contract Signed
February 6, 2015
Team Player Transaction
Indiana Natalie Achonwa Contract Signed
Indiana Jeanette Pohlen Contract Signed
Minnesota Nadirah McKenith Contract Signed
New York Alex Montgomery Contract Signed
So to recap:
Phoenix is rebuilding a championship team.
Seattle is rebuilding a losing team.
San Antonio is looking for size.
Washington and Indiana look fairly intact so far.
Tulsa is signing some former players.
No idea what Los Angeles is doing. I never do.
I'm wondering why more teams aren't making more moves yet.
Bonus:
Lauren Jackson aims to play in next year's Olympics, and then retire. I sure hope her body will let her do that. She deserves it.
Anti-climactic match up
It was a game for about 7.5 minutes, and then #2 UConn took over to rout #1 South Carolina, 87-62.
This will undoubtedly generate much conversation along the lines of:
- South Carolina was overrated
- The trophy belongs to UConn again this year
- There isn't any parity in women's basketball
- Geno is the greatest coach ever
Blah, blah, blah.......
Upset 2:
The hogs upended the dogs, aka Arkansas 54, #24 Georgia 48.
The only undefeated team left is Princeton, ranked 16th. When's the last time the last standing undefeated team was ranked this low?
To me, that is the most interesting topic of the night.
Full scoreboard.
NCAA revealing top seeds on Wednesday:
One ESPN writer says the revelations won't tell us much.
USA Basketball:
Dawn Staley, Cheryl Reeve and Doug Bruno will return as assistant coaches for next year's Olympic team. (I can't believe we're talking Olympics again already).
This will undoubtedly generate much conversation along the lines of:
- South Carolina was overrated
- The trophy belongs to UConn again this year
- There isn't any parity in women's basketball
- Geno is the greatest coach ever
Blah, blah, blah.......
Upset 2:
The hogs upended the dogs, aka Arkansas 54, #24 Georgia 48.
The only undefeated team left is Princeton, ranked 16th. When's the last time the last standing undefeated team was ranked this low?
To me, that is the most interesting topic of the night.
Full scoreboard.
NCAA revealing top seeds on Wednesday:
One ESPN writer says the revelations won't tell us much.
USA Basketball:
Dawn Staley, Cheryl Reeve and Doug Bruno will return as assistant coaches for next year's Olympic team. (I can't believe we're talking Olympics again already).
AP top 25: Texas out, South Florida in
This week's AP top 25 poll:
1. South Carolina
2. Connecticut
3. Baylor
4. Notre Dame
5. Maryland
6. Tennessee
7. Florida State
8. Oregon State
9. Louisville
10. Kentucky
11. Duke
12. Arizona State
13. Mississippi State
14. Iowa
15. Texas A&M
16. Princeton
17. North Carolina
18. Rutgers
19. Stanford
20. George Washington
21. Chattanooga
22. Nebraska
23. Syracuse
24. Georgia
25. South Florida
1. South Carolina
2. Connecticut
3. Baylor
4. Notre Dame
5. Maryland
6. Tennessee
7. Florida State
8. Oregon State
9. Louisville
10. Kentucky
11. Duke
12. Arizona State
13. Mississippi State
14. Iowa
15. Texas A&M
16. Princeton
17. North Carolina
18. Rutgers
19. Stanford
20. George Washington
21. Chattanooga
22. Nebraska
23. Syracuse
24. Georgia
25. South Florida
Let's get this game rolling
Yet more on Big Monday:
Tonight's game is a big moment, with more to come.
Bragging rights, and rankings, are on the line.
Connecticut media say this is the most important game in South Carolina's history.
Key stats.
If this game doesn't live up to the hype, we're all going to be in trouble.
Player news:
Florida State's Adut Bulgak is ESPNW's player of the week.
At Boston College, one player has been dismissed and two suspended for violating team rules.
Tonight's game is a big moment, with more to come.
Bragging rights, and rankings, are on the line.
Connecticut media say this is the most important game in South Carolina's history.
Key stats.
If this game doesn't live up to the hype, we're all going to be in trouble.
Player news:
Florida State's Adut Bulgak is ESPNW's player of the week.
At Boston College, one player has been dismissed and two suspended for violating team rules.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
The wild, wild West
Crazy upsets in Pac-12 action today:
Cal upended #10 Arizona State with a buzzer-beater, 50-49.
Arizona scored the last ten down the stretch to stun #12 Stanford, 60-57. The Cardinal dropped both Arizona games on their weekend road trip.
Also pulling off the upset today was #17 Mississippi State, who took down #14 Texas A&M, 63-61.
Close ones:
#3 Baylor edged #20 Texas, 70-68.
#7 Oregon State came back to defeat Washington State, 61-56.
#25 Syracuse got past Georgia Tech, 65-60.
Marquette squeaked by Butler in two overtimes, 77-74.
Northwestern held off Illinois, 64-58.
Penn State slipped by Purdue, 54-50.
More results:
#6 Tennessee put away Florida, 64-56.
#11 Kentucky topped Vanderbilt, 82-68, lead by Linnae Harper's career-high 22 points. Wildcat coach Matthew Mitchell is happy.
#21 Rutgers held on to best Michigan, 57-50.
Creighton toppled Seton Hall, 81-73.
Minnesota prevailed over Michigan State, 86-79.
Ohio State downed Indiana, 78-70.
TCU beat Texas Tech, 71-60.
Full scoreboard.
Player news:
Duke has lost sophomore Oderah Chidom for the season with an injured shoulder.
Cal upended #10 Arizona State with a buzzer-beater, 50-49.
Arizona scored the last ten down the stretch to stun #12 Stanford, 60-57. The Cardinal dropped both Arizona games on their weekend road trip.
Also pulling off the upset today was #17 Mississippi State, who took down #14 Texas A&M, 63-61.
Close ones:
#3 Baylor edged #20 Texas, 70-68.
#7 Oregon State came back to defeat Washington State, 61-56.
#25 Syracuse got past Georgia Tech, 65-60.
Marquette squeaked by Butler in two overtimes, 77-74.
Northwestern held off Illinois, 64-58.
Penn State slipped by Purdue, 54-50.
More results:
#6 Tennessee put away Florida, 64-56.
#11 Kentucky topped Vanderbilt, 82-68, lead by Linnae Harper's career-high 22 points. Wildcat coach Matthew Mitchell is happy.
#21 Rutgers held on to best Michigan, 57-50.
Creighton toppled Seton Hall, 81-73.
Minnesota prevailed over Michigan State, 86-79.
Ohio State downed Indiana, 78-70.
TCU beat Texas Tech, 71-60.
Full scoreboard.
Player news:
Duke has lost sophomore Oderah Chidom for the season with an injured shoulder.
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