WNBA player news:
Podcast with Chiney Ogwumike.
The Sparks have re-signed Chelsea Gray.
Riquna Williams has been jailed after allegedly breaking into her ex-girlfriend's home, assaulting her and pointing a weapon at her and another person.
Megan Gustafson is ready to tackle the WNBA.
WNBA coach news:
Jennifer Gillom has been named player development coach of the Phoenix Mercury.
College team news:
Virginia will look very different next season.
College player news:
Oregon's Erin Boley had surgery for an undisclosed injury and will be out for another month.
Kym Royster left a quiet but meaningful legacy at Indiana.
Kentucky has added Utah transfer Dre'Una Edwards.
West Virginia transfer Jala Jordan has landed at Auburn.
Four players are leaving Sacramento State.
College coach news:
Courtney Banghart has been named North Carolina's new head coach.
Cynthia Cooper-Dyke has returned to Texas Southern to be their head coach.
UNCW has extended coach Karen Barefoot's contract through 2022-2023.
NDSU's new coach will expect relentless effort from his players.
Nikki Blue is a new assistant coach at Arizona State. She replaces Briann January, who left to focus on her pro career.
Melanie Balcomb is Purdue's new assistant coach.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Monday, April 29, 2019
NCAA news takes center stage
College program news:
Drake supporter and philanthropist Suzie Glazer Burt donated $5 million to the school's women's basketball program - the largest non-capital gift to a women's hoops team in NCAA history.
It's an empowering and historic gift.
College team news:
For the first time, Donald Trump honored a women's Championship team today.
Baylor went to the White House, and were the latest Championship team to be served fast food.
When given a Baylor hat, Trump said it would "mess up his hair."
College coach news:
Longtime Princeton coach Courtney Banghart is expected to be named North Carolina's new coach.
North Dakota State has named Jory Collins their new head coach.
Cynthia Cooper-Dyke would like to return to Texas Southern.
NCAA news:
The NCAA revealed a strategic plan for growing the game over the next five years.
WNBA team news:
Training camp previews.
WNBA player news:
WNBA players are more like independent contractors than teammates, one columnist says.
USA Basketball news:
Participants in the 3X3 National Championships were announced.
Drake supporter and philanthropist Suzie Glazer Burt donated $5 million to the school's women's basketball program - the largest non-capital gift to a women's hoops team in NCAA history.
It's an empowering and historic gift.
College team news:
For the first time, Donald Trump honored a women's Championship team today.
Baylor went to the White House, and were the latest Championship team to be served fast food.
When given a Baylor hat, Trump said it would "mess up his hair."
College coach news:
Longtime Princeton coach Courtney Banghart is expected to be named North Carolina's new coach.
North Dakota State has named Jory Collins their new head coach.
Cynthia Cooper-Dyke would like to return to Texas Southern.
NCAA news:
The NCAA revealed a strategic plan for growing the game over the next five years.
WNBA team news:
Training camp previews.
WNBA player news:
WNBA players are more like independent contractors than teammates, one columnist says.
USA Basketball news:
Participants in the 3X3 National Championships were announced.
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Intriguing questions
It's too early to rank WNBA teams, as they've not even begun training camp. But I'm most intrigued by:
Minnesota Lynx:
How will they rebuild a powerhouse?
Los Angeles Sparks:
So many posts, no guards. What will change before next weekend?
The Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun:
The Aces were powerful and gained more power with top pick Jackie Young. The Sun looked great at the end of the year and lost their No. 1 draftee. Will the seasons of each team follow that script?
Seattle Storm:
Who will the Storm sign to fill Breanna Stewart's huge shoes?
And.......
When will the league get a new president? Thursday marks seven months since Lisa Border resigned.
WNBA player news:
Why Tina Charles should re-sign with the Liberty.
Q&A with Kristi Toliver.
Erica McCall reflects on year two of overseas play.
Connecticut Sun podcast featuring rookie Kristine Anigwe.
Bonus:
The Toledo Threat is preparing for opening weekend of the WBDA.
Minnesota Lynx:
How will they rebuild a powerhouse?
Los Angeles Sparks:
So many posts, no guards. What will change before next weekend?
The Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun:
The Aces were powerful and gained more power with top pick Jackie Young. The Sun looked great at the end of the year and lost their No. 1 draftee. Will the seasons of each team follow that script?
Seattle Storm:
Who will the Storm sign to fill Breanna Stewart's huge shoes?
And.......
When will the league get a new president? Thursday marks seven months since Lisa Border resigned.
WNBA player news:
Why Tina Charles should re-sign with the Liberty.
Q&A with Kristi Toliver.
Erica McCall reflects on year two of overseas play.
Connecticut Sun podcast featuring rookie Kristine Anigwe.
Bonus:
The Toledo Threat is preparing for opening weekend of the WBDA.
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Sparks acquire Chiney Ogwumike from Sun
WNBA player news:
The Sparks acquired Chiney Ogwumike from the Sun in exchange for their first-round pick in the 2020 draft.
Connecticut angle.
LA angle.
Megan Gustafson said thanks to Iowa before departing for Dallas Wings training camp.
Bonus:
Life before Title IX: weird rules, hand-me-down balls, irregular practices.
The Sparks acquired Chiney Ogwumike from the Sun in exchange for their first-round pick in the 2020 draft.
Connecticut angle.
LA angle.
Megan Gustafson said thanks to Iowa before departing for Dallas Wings training camp.
Bonus:
Life before Title IX: weird rules, hand-me-down balls, irregular practices.
Friday, April 26, 2019
All over the dial
WNBA team news:
Diana Taurasi's injury is the latest crisis for the Phoenix Mercury.
WNBA player news:
With several stars out, look for these players to shine this year.
Tina Charles tells her father's story in her new documentary.
Louisville Cardinals in the league this season.
The Chicago Sky is high on Katie Lou Samuelson.
WNBA coach news:
Penny Taylor has been named assistant coach of the Phoenix Mercury.
College team news:
Cal is in rebuild mode.
UCLA's scholarship breakdown.
College player news:
Three are leaving Montana State.
College coach news:
Clemson has extended coach Amanda Butler's contract through 2023-2024.
Jonathan Tsipis' contract at Wisconsin has been extended through 2023-2024.
UMBC has named Johnetta Hayes their new head coach.
Angelika Szumilo is the new head coach at Farleigh Dickinson.
George Fox's new coach is Michael Coppolino.
Tammi Reiss takes on the challenge of reviving Rhode Island.
Ashley Earley and Myia Johnson are new assistant coaches at Penn State.
Pitt welcomes Bridgette Mitchell as an assistant coach.
Georgia Tech's new assistant coach is Blanche Alverson.
Bonus:
Longtime basketball official June Courteau is retiring after 40 years.
North Carolina's physician defends the school's standard of care.
Better pay in the WNBA is a tricky question that might not yield a popular answer.
Diana Taurasi's injury is the latest crisis for the Phoenix Mercury.
WNBA player news:
With several stars out, look for these players to shine this year.
Tina Charles tells her father's story in her new documentary.
Louisville Cardinals in the league this season.
The Chicago Sky is high on Katie Lou Samuelson.
WNBA coach news:
Penny Taylor has been named assistant coach of the Phoenix Mercury.
College team news:
Cal is in rebuild mode.
UCLA's scholarship breakdown.
College player news:
Three are leaving Montana State.
College coach news:
Clemson has extended coach Amanda Butler's contract through 2023-2024.
Jonathan Tsipis' contract at Wisconsin has been extended through 2023-2024.
UMBC has named Johnetta Hayes their new head coach.
Angelika Szumilo is the new head coach at Farleigh Dickinson.
George Fox's new coach is Michael Coppolino.
Tammi Reiss takes on the challenge of reviving Rhode Island.
Ashley Earley and Myia Johnson are new assistant coaches at Penn State.
Pitt welcomes Bridgette Mitchell as an assistant coach.
Georgia Tech's new assistant coach is Blanche Alverson.
Bonus:
Longtime basketball official June Courteau is retiring after 40 years.
North Carolina's physician defends the school's standard of care.
Better pay in the WNBA is a tricky question that might not yield a popular answer.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Taurasi to miss up to three months after surgery
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi underwent successful surgery yesterday to repair a protruding disc in her back. She'll be out 10-12 weeks.
The Lynx welcome Odyssey Sims, who they called a great player.
Sun rookie Kristine Anigwe took an unconventional path to the WNBA.
College team news:
Purdue needs to produce better results next season.
Nevada is reshaping its roster.
College player news:
Scenes from Megan Gustafson's jersey retirement.
Danielle Patterson discusses her decision to leave Notre Dame.
Jasmine Gayles hopes to fill a void on Northern Colorado's roster next season.
Michigan guard Deja Church has transferred to DePaul.
College coach news:
Trevor Woodruff is the new head coach at Bucknell.
UMKC coach Jacie Hoyt was supported after a fashion tweet.
With her cancer in remission, Jackie Stiles is starting a new chapter at Oklahoma.
Randy Schneider is the new associate head coach at the College of Charleston.
Lacey Goldwire is Tennessee's new assistant coach.
North Carolina should reveal the report that led to Sylvia Hatchell's resignation.
USA Basketball news:
Already qualified for the Tokyo games, the U.S. won't rest this year.
The U16 national coaches have been announced.
High school news:
Acclaim for names and games from the 2018-2019 season.
Diana Taurasi underwent successful surgery yesterday to repair a protruding disc in her back. She'll be out 10-12 weeks.
The Lynx welcome Odyssey Sims, who they called a great player.
Sun rookie Kristine Anigwe took an unconventional path to the WNBA.
College team news:
Purdue needs to produce better results next season.
Nevada is reshaping its roster.
College player news:
Scenes from Megan Gustafson's jersey retirement.
Danielle Patterson discusses her decision to leave Notre Dame.
Jasmine Gayles hopes to fill a void on Northern Colorado's roster next season.
Michigan guard Deja Church has transferred to DePaul.
College coach news:
Trevor Woodruff is the new head coach at Bucknell.
UMKC coach Jacie Hoyt was supported after a fashion tweet.
With her cancer in remission, Jackie Stiles is starting a new chapter at Oklahoma.
Randy Schneider is the new associate head coach at the College of Charleston.
Lacey Goldwire is Tennessee's new assistant coach.
North Carolina should reveal the report that led to Sylvia Hatchell's resignation.
USA Basketball news:
Already qualified for the Tokyo games, the U.S. won't rest this year.
The U16 national coaches have been announced.
High school news:
Acclaim for names and games from the 2018-2019 season.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
This coaching carousel is something else
NCAA news:
2019 Final Four attendance and viewership, by the numbers.
DI, DII and DIII championships will all converge in Dallas next year.
The Big Ten hasn't won a title since 1999. Who has a chance next year?
College team news:
Penn State and Georgia Tech are ready to begin new eras.
Baylor has accepted an invitation to the White House.
College player news:
Iowa retired Megan Gustafson's number.
Ja'Tavia Tapley has transferred to Arizona State from USC.
Former UAB forward Talia Roldan has transferred to Arkansas State.
College coach news:
St. Francis has named Keila Whittington their new head coach.
Buffalo has extended Felisha Legette-Jack's contract through 2023-2024.
Longtime Wyoming coach Joe Legerski is retiring.
Michigan State has brought on Dean Lockwood and Kristin Haynie as assistant coaches. Lockwood will be associate head coach. What a win for that program.
Jackie Stiles is a new assistant coach at Oklahoma.
Georgia Tech's new assistant coach is Tasha Butts.
Bett Shelby is a new assistant coach at West Virginia.
Erin Grant joins USC as an assistant coach.
Furman's new assistant coach is Ashley Williams.
Texas Tech brings on Malikah Willis as an assistant coach, as well as Alysiah Bond.
New assistants at Xavier are Dan Lang, Mary Grimes and Candice Finley.
Matt Thune and Jackie Alexander have joined Eastern Kentucky as assistant coaches.
Missouri State's coaching staff has been announced.
WNBA player news:
Free agents Rebekkah Brunson, Tina Charles and Chelsea Gray remain unsigned.
WNBA GM news:
Q&A with Phoenix Mercury GM Jim Pitman.
High school news:
LaJeanna Howard is Duncanville's new coach.
2019 Final Four attendance and viewership, by the numbers.
DI, DII and DIII championships will all converge in Dallas next year.
The Big Ten hasn't won a title since 1999. Who has a chance next year?
College team news:
Penn State and Georgia Tech are ready to begin new eras.
Baylor has accepted an invitation to the White House.
College player news:
Iowa retired Megan Gustafson's number.
Ja'Tavia Tapley has transferred to Arizona State from USC.
Former UAB forward Talia Roldan has transferred to Arkansas State.
College coach news:
St. Francis has named Keila Whittington their new head coach.
Buffalo has extended Felisha Legette-Jack's contract through 2023-2024.
Longtime Wyoming coach Joe Legerski is retiring.
Michigan State has brought on Dean Lockwood and Kristin Haynie as assistant coaches. Lockwood will be associate head coach. What a win for that program.
Jackie Stiles is a new assistant coach at Oklahoma.
Georgia Tech's new assistant coach is Tasha Butts.
Bett Shelby is a new assistant coach at West Virginia.
Erin Grant joins USC as an assistant coach.
Furman's new assistant coach is Ashley Williams.
Texas Tech brings on Malikah Willis as an assistant coach, as well as Alysiah Bond.
New assistants at Xavier are Dan Lang, Mary Grimes and Candice Finley.
Matt Thune and Jackie Alexander have joined Eastern Kentucky as assistant coaches.
Missouri State's coaching staff has been announced.
WNBA player news:
Free agents Rebekkah Brunson, Tina Charles and Chelsea Gray remain unsigned.
WNBA GM news:
Q&A with Phoenix Mercury GM Jim Pitman.
High school news:
LaJeanna Howard is Duncanville's new coach.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
More transfers, more hires
WNBA player news:
Tina Charles is set to make her directorial debut at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Teaira McCowan and Napheesa Collier are readying for their lives in the WNBA.
Role models for Breanna Stewart: three players have successfully bounced back from Achilles injury.
College team news:
Syracuse is kicking off a new syndicated TV show.
Jeff Walz says Louisville's team next year can be special, even without Asia Durr.
Notre Dame's massive makeover continues.
College player news:
Six are transferring from USC.
Forward Danielle Patterson seeks a transfer from Notre Dame.
UConn sophomore guard Mikayla Coombs is transferring.
Freshman forward Marie-Paule Foppossi is transferring from Syracuse.
The NCAA has granted Ines Nezerwa another year of eligibility at Iowa State.
College coach news:
Miami Ohio has named DeUnna Hendrix as their new head coach.
LIU Brooklyn has hired Duke assistant coach Rene Haynes as their new head coach.
The contract of Memphis coach Melissa McFerrin was extended through 2020-2021.
The Washington Post says the lesson from Sylvia Hatchell's resignation is that student health comes first. Huh?
Lindenwood coach Katie Falco is a perfect fit for the program.
Tina Charles is set to make her directorial debut at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Teaira McCowan and Napheesa Collier are readying for their lives in the WNBA.
Role models for Breanna Stewart: three players have successfully bounced back from Achilles injury.
College team news:
Syracuse is kicking off a new syndicated TV show.
Jeff Walz says Louisville's team next year can be special, even without Asia Durr.
Notre Dame's massive makeover continues.
College player news:
Six are transferring from USC.
Forward Danielle Patterson seeks a transfer from Notre Dame.
UConn sophomore guard Mikayla Coombs is transferring.
Freshman forward Marie-Paule Foppossi is transferring from Syracuse.
The NCAA has granted Ines Nezerwa another year of eligibility at Iowa State.
College coach news:
Miami Ohio has named DeUnna Hendrix as their new head coach.
LIU Brooklyn has hired Duke assistant coach Rene Haynes as their new head coach.
The contract of Memphis coach Melissa McFerrin was extended through 2020-2021.
The Washington Post says the lesson from Sylvia Hatchell's resignation is that student health comes first. Huh?
Lindenwood coach Katie Falco is a perfect fit for the program.
Monday, April 22, 2019
A deal and a trade
WNBA news:
The WNBA and CBS Sports have agreed to a multi-year television partnership. Forty games will air this season.
WNBA player news:
The Sparks traded Odyssey Sims to the Lynx for Alexis Jones.
Minnesota replaces Lindsay Whalen with her nemesis.
Breanna Stewart will be missed.
Cappie Pondexter is ready to move on after the WNBA. And her influence endures.
College team news:
Way-too-early top 25.
College player news:
Oregon is drawing an elite recruiting class.
Clemson has added Florida transfer Delicia Washington.
College coach news:
Vic Schaefer has focused Mississippi State on a busy offseason.
Does a firing at North Carolina mean changes at Elon?
Lauren Sumski is the new head coach at Lipscomb.
High school news:
Duncanville is set to name a replacement for Kathy Self-Morgan on Wednesday.
The WNBA and CBS Sports have agreed to a multi-year television partnership. Forty games will air this season.
WNBA player news:
The Sparks traded Odyssey Sims to the Lynx for Alexis Jones.
Minnesota replaces Lindsay Whalen with her nemesis.
Breanna Stewart will be missed.
Cappie Pondexter is ready to move on after the WNBA. And her influence endures.
College team news:
Way-too-early top 25.
College player news:
Oregon is drawing an elite recruiting class.
Clemson has added Florida transfer Delicia Washington.
College coach news:
Vic Schaefer has focused Mississippi State on a busy offseason.
Does a firing at North Carolina mean changes at Elon?
Lauren Sumski is the new head coach at Lipscomb.
High school news:
Duncanville is set to name a replacement for Kathy Self-Morgan on Wednesday.
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Nothing happened today
It is the slowest time of the year for basketball, when pretty much nothing is happening except transfers and coaching hires......
WNBA player news:
Players don't owe the WNBA their bodies and souls.
College team news:
Oregon fans are hungry for more.
Arizona has lost two assistant coaches, but the program is on track.
College player news:
Motivated by her late father, Charlotte Whittaker is eager to play a role at Colorado.
WNBA player news:
Players don't owe the WNBA their bodies and souls.
College team news:
Oregon fans are hungry for more.
Arizona has lost two assistant coaches, but the program is on track.
College player news:
Motivated by her late father, Charlotte Whittaker is eager to play a role at Colorado.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
A light dusting of news
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart's injury highlights a larger issue with the WNBA's business model.
Analysis of Diana Taurasi's three-point acumen.
College player news:
Interview with Sabrina Ionescu about her love for Oregon and her senior year return.
One on one with Lady Vol signee Jessie Rennie.
Marguerite Effa has transferred from USC to Nevada.
UNLV has added Minnesota transfer Delyanie Byrne.
College coach news:
Head coach Todd Starkey is creating a contender at Kent State.
Statement from former Holy Cross coach Bill Gibbons.
High school news:
Haley Jones led Team Black to a win at the Jordan Classic today.
Breanna Stewart's injury highlights a larger issue with the WNBA's business model.
Analysis of Diana Taurasi's three-point acumen.
College player news:
Interview with Sabrina Ionescu about her love for Oregon and her senior year return.
One on one with Lady Vol signee Jessie Rennie.
Marguerite Effa has transferred from USC to Nevada.
UNLV has added Minnesota transfer Delyanie Byrne.
College coach news:
Head coach Todd Starkey is creating a contender at Kent State.
Statement from former Holy Cross coach Bill Gibbons.
High school news:
Haley Jones led Team Black to a win at the Jordan Classic today.
Friday, April 19, 2019
A rough week for the Seattle Storm
WNBA player news:
What now? Ways the Seattle Storm can respond in the wake of the loss of Breanna Stewart.
WNBA coach news:
Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes has been diagnosed with cancer, and will undergo surgery prior to the season opener.
College player news:
Megan Gustafson has won the Honda Award.
Emmanuelle Tahane is transferring from Missouri.
Sophomore forward Tori Harris is transferring from JMU.
College coach news:
With Sylvia Hatchell out, what's next for North Carolina?
Former Tar Heels Ivory Latta and Erlana Larkins laughed at the suggestion that Hatchell is a racist.
South Alabama has given coach Terry Fowler a three-year contract extension.
UC San Diego has extended coach Heidi VanDerveer's contract by five years.
Coach Robin Harmony has left Lamar to be the head coach at the College of Charleston.
Bonus:
The NCAA proposal to curtail graduate transfers has been voted down.
What now? Ways the Seattle Storm can respond in the wake of the loss of Breanna Stewart.
WNBA coach news:
Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes has been diagnosed with cancer, and will undergo surgery prior to the season opener.
College player news:
Megan Gustafson has won the Honda Award.
Emmanuelle Tahane is transferring from Missouri.
Sophomore forward Tori Harris is transferring from JMU.
College coach news:
With Sylvia Hatchell out, what's next for North Carolina?
Former Tar Heels Ivory Latta and Erlana Larkins laughed at the suggestion that Hatchell is a racist.
South Alabama has given coach Terry Fowler a three-year contract extension.
UC San Diego has extended coach Heidi VanDerveer's contract by five years.
Coach Robin Harmony has left Lamar to be the head coach at the College of Charleston.
Bonus:
The NCAA proposal to curtail graduate transfers has been voted down.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Good news, bad news, and hirings
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart's Achilles surgery this morning was successful.
Odyssey Sims and Kalani Brown have formed another hoops connection in the WNBA.
Han Xu is confident of conquering the WNBA.
The Lynx will retire Lindsay Whalen's jersey.
College team news:
Notre Dame is ready to get to work replacing their starting five.
A setback in KeyArena's remodel will hurt chances of the Pac-12 Tournament's return.
College player news:
Five former FAMU players allege discrimination in lawsuit.
Mahogany Matthews is transferring from Ole Miss to Marshall.
Two will transfer from Northern Colorado.
College coach news:
Fordham has extended coach Stephanie Gaitley's contract by two years.
Tammi Reiss is Rhode Island's new head coach.
Coquese Washington is a new assistant coach at Oklahoma.
Cal's new assistant coach is April Phillips.
Marquette coach Megan Duffy has hired her three assistant coaches.
Toledo has added Mark Stephens as an assistant coach.
Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton has stepped down as Purdue assistant coach.
Kim Mulkey reflects on Baylor's National Championship.
After losing transfers, Dawn Staley might dive into "college free agency" to get some.
College player news:
Top recruit Azzi Fudd tore her ACL and MCL.
Breanna Stewart's Achilles surgery this morning was successful.
Odyssey Sims and Kalani Brown have formed another hoops connection in the WNBA.
Han Xu is confident of conquering the WNBA.
The Lynx will retire Lindsay Whalen's jersey.
College team news:
Notre Dame is ready to get to work replacing their starting five.
A setback in KeyArena's remodel will hurt chances of the Pac-12 Tournament's return.
College player news:
Five former FAMU players allege discrimination in lawsuit.
Mahogany Matthews is transferring from Ole Miss to Marshall.
Two will transfer from Northern Colorado.
College coach news:
Fordham has extended coach Stephanie Gaitley's contract by two years.
Tammi Reiss is Rhode Island's new head coach.
Coquese Washington is a new assistant coach at Oklahoma.
Cal's new assistant coach is April Phillips.
Marquette coach Megan Duffy has hired her three assistant coaches.
Toledo has added Mark Stephens as an assistant coach.
Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton has stepped down as Purdue assistant coach.
Kim Mulkey reflects on Baylor's National Championship.
After losing transfers, Dawn Staley might dive into "college free agency" to get some.
College player news:
Top recruit Azzi Fudd tore her ACL and MCL.
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Confirmed
WNBA player news:
Finally, it was confirmed this morning that Breanna Stewart suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon and will miss the 2019 WNBA season.
The league won't be the same without her this year.
What's next for Stewart? Tamika Catchings knows.
Could her injury be the tipping point for CBA negotiations?
College team news:
Will Vanderbilt's big recruiting class finally bring wins?
Where UConn could add depth.
College player news:
Mikiah Herbert Harrigan has decided to stay at South Carolina.
Behind the scenes on that.
Oklahoma State guard Braxtin Miller will transfer to Ohio State.
Sarah Myers will leave Maryland as a graduate transfer.
Former Kansas State post Eternati Willock has committed to MTSU.
College coach news:
Muffet McGraw reiterated her women-only hiring policy on CBS This Morning.
Amaka Agugua-Hamilton is Missouri State's new head coach.
Morgan Valley is the new head coach at Hartford.
Dean Lockwood won't return as an assistant coach at Tennessee.
Arizona coaches hope to reignite hoops fervor.
USA Basketball news:
The U19 World Cup coaches return: Jeff Walz, Cori Close and Natasha Adair.
High school news:
All-USA state basketball teams.
Bonus:
WNBA legend Catchings will run the Ninja Warrior course.
Lindsey Harding has been promoted to player development coach for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Finally, it was confirmed this morning that Breanna Stewart suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon and will miss the 2019 WNBA season.
The league won't be the same without her this year.
What's next for Stewart? Tamika Catchings knows.
Could her injury be the tipping point for CBA negotiations?
College team news:
Will Vanderbilt's big recruiting class finally bring wins?
Where UConn could add depth.
College player news:
Mikiah Herbert Harrigan has decided to stay at South Carolina.
Behind the scenes on that.
Oklahoma State guard Braxtin Miller will transfer to Ohio State.
Sarah Myers will leave Maryland as a graduate transfer.
Former Kansas State post Eternati Willock has committed to MTSU.
College coach news:
Muffet McGraw reiterated her women-only hiring policy on CBS This Morning.
Amaka Agugua-Hamilton is Missouri State's new head coach.
Morgan Valley is the new head coach at Hartford.
Dean Lockwood won't return as an assistant coach at Tennessee.
Arizona coaches hope to reignite hoops fervor.
USA Basketball news:
The U19 World Cup coaches return: Jeff Walz, Cori Close and Natasha Adair.
High school news:
All-USA state basketball teams.
Bonus:
WNBA legend Catchings will run the Ninja Warrior course.
Lindsey Harding has been promoted to player development coach for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
No news is not necessarily good news
Breanna Stewart news:
Breanna Stewart's father says she tore her Achilles tendon Sunday.
So does the ca.nba.com website and the Seattle Times.
NBA guard John Wall has tweeted his support to Stewart.
The one thing missing is official confirmation from the Seattle Storm and the WNBA.
What is taking so long? This is absurd.
More WNBA player news:
Sophie Cunnmingham says she has "an attitudinal edge" like teammate Diana Taurasi.
College team news:
Oregon was honored by the city of Eugene last night.
College player news:
The NCAA has granted Lou Brown a waiver to play one more year for the Lady Vols.
Evina Westbrook is transferring from Tennessee.
Former Gamecock Bianca Jackson has landed at Florida State.
Iowa State has added Wake Forest transfer Lindsey Jarosinski.
South Carolina's recruits respond to news of recent Gamecock transfers.
College coach news:
Carolyn Kieger is taking her Marquette coaching staff to Penn State.
Former Texas Tech coach Candi Whitaker is the new head coach at Missouri Western.
Courtney Locke is the new head coach at Purdue Northwest.
Megan Duffy has similarities to Carolyn Kieger and plans to continue the winning way at Marquette.
Q&A with Boise State coach Gordy Presnell.
Three interesting coaching vacancies.
Recruiting news:
Angela Dugalic, the nation's No. 7 forward, is down to two schools, including Oregon.
Breanna Stewart's father says she tore her Achilles tendon Sunday.
So does the ca.nba.com website and the Seattle Times.
NBA guard John Wall has tweeted his support to Stewart.
The one thing missing is official confirmation from the Seattle Storm and the WNBA.
What is taking so long? This is absurd.
More WNBA player news:
Sophie Cunnmingham says she has "an attitudinal edge" like teammate Diana Taurasi.
College team news:
Oregon was honored by the city of Eugene last night.
College player news:
The NCAA has granted Lou Brown a waiver to play one more year for the Lady Vols.
Evina Westbrook is transferring from Tennessee.
Former Gamecock Bianca Jackson has landed at Florida State.
Iowa State has added Wake Forest transfer Lindsey Jarosinski.
South Carolina's recruits respond to news of recent Gamecock transfers.
College coach news:
Carolyn Kieger is taking her Marquette coaching staff to Penn State.
Former Texas Tech coach Candi Whitaker is the new head coach at Missouri Western.
Courtney Locke is the new head coach at Purdue Northwest.
Megan Duffy has similarities to Carolyn Kieger and plans to continue the winning way at Marquette.
Q&A with Boise State coach Gordy Presnell.
Three interesting coaching vacancies.
Recruiting news:
Angela Dugalic, the nation's No. 7 forward, is down to two schools, including Oregon.
Monday, April 15, 2019
An even quieter day
WNBA news:
Tickets for the All-Star game go on sale tomorrow.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart's injury will have immediate impact on the WNBA and on CBA talks.
Han Xu is ready to embark on her WNBA journey.
Two Chinese players have turned down offers from the WNBA to train for military and Olympic games.
College team news:
Why does UConn lack depth?
College player news:
Jackie Young at Notre Dame: history, records and notable moments.
The Irish will get North Carolina transfer Destinee Walker.
College coach news:
Why it matters that the Lady Vols hired Kellie Harper.
Harper is ready for the challenges.
She has hired two assistant coaches.
Tickets for the All-Star game go on sale tomorrow.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart's injury will have immediate impact on the WNBA and on CBA talks.
Han Xu is ready to embark on her WNBA journey.
Two Chinese players have turned down offers from the WNBA to train for military and Olympic games.
College team news:
Why does UConn lack depth?
College player news:
Jackie Young at Notre Dame: history, records and notable moments.
The Irish will get North Carolina transfer Destinee Walker.
College coach news:
Why it matters that the Lady Vols hired Kellie Harper.
Harper is ready for the challenges.
She has hired two assistant coaches.
Sunday, April 14, 2019
Breanna Stewart might have torn Achilles in Euroleague title game
Saturday, April 13, 2019
And on the sixth day, the news (sorta) rested
WNBA news:
Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter on what it's like to be an exec at the draft.
Q&A with Storm CEO Alisha Valavanis.
Seattle opted for the future while planning for the present this week.
Inside the Lynx war room for the draft.
Who is Jackie Young?
Minnesota's drafting of Napheesa Collier and Jessica Shepard signals a new direction for them.
How do Napheesa Collier and Katie Lou Samuelson fit their new WNBA teams?
Why great things lie ahead for Chicago's new draft pick.
The Lynx see Collier as a do-everything talent.
Han Xu's path to the WNBA.
Megan Gustafson's draft experience.
Bridget Carleton will have to scratch and claw to make the final roster of her team.
Regan Magarity is excited for her shot to make a WNBA roster.
Former Duke star Rebecca Greenwell isn't ready to play in the WNBA this summer.
WNBA stakeholders gathered before the draft.
The league says their new logo isn't based on Diana Taurasi.
College coach news:
Hofstra welcomes back Danielle Santos Atkinson as head coach.
Q&A with South Dakota State coach Aaron Johnston.
Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter on what it's like to be an exec at the draft.
Q&A with Storm CEO Alisha Valavanis.
Seattle opted for the future while planning for the present this week.
Inside the Lynx war room for the draft.
Who is Jackie Young?
Minnesota's drafting of Napheesa Collier and Jessica Shepard signals a new direction for them.
How do Napheesa Collier and Katie Lou Samuelson fit their new WNBA teams?
Why great things lie ahead for Chicago's new draft pick.
The Lynx see Collier as a do-everything talent.
Han Xu's path to the WNBA.
Megan Gustafson's draft experience.
Bridget Carleton will have to scratch and claw to make the final roster of her team.
Regan Magarity is excited for her shot to make a WNBA roster.
Former Duke star Rebecca Greenwell isn't ready to play in the WNBA this summer.
WNBA stakeholders gathered before the draft.
The league says their new logo isn't based on Diana Taurasi.
College coach news:
Hofstra welcomes back Danielle Santos Atkinson as head coach.
Q&A with South Dakota State coach Aaron Johnston.
Friday, April 12, 2019
Ionescu wins Wooden Award
Sabrina Ionescu has won the Wooden Award for most outstanding player in collegiate basketball.
She could win it again.
Sabrina Ionescu and Kelly Graves presser from earlier this week.
More college player news:
Sidney Cooks is leaving Michigan State.
College coach news:
Kellie Harper says bring on the high expectations for the Lady Vols.
One-on-one with new Georgia Tech coach Nell Fortner.
Penn State will play faster next year under new coach Carolyn Kieger.
WNBA news:
Asia Durr is ready to have fun.
Morgan Bertsch is eager for her shot in the WNBA, and she is ready to keep evolving.
The Dallas Wings sneaked away with a big win.
Candace Parker is featured as Captain Marvel in the new Adidas Avengers Endgame sneaker collection.
She could win it again.
Sabrina Ionescu and Kelly Graves presser from earlier this week.
More college player news:
Sidney Cooks is leaving Michigan State.
College coach news:
Kellie Harper says bring on the high expectations for the Lady Vols.
One-on-one with new Georgia Tech coach Nell Fortner.
Penn State will play faster next year under new coach Carolyn Kieger.
WNBA news:
Asia Durr is ready to have fun.
Morgan Bertsch is eager for her shot in the WNBA, and she is ready to keep evolving.
The Dallas Wings sneaked away with a big win.
Candace Parker is featured as Captain Marvel in the new Adidas Avengers Endgame sneaker collection.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
A bit of post-draft mixing
WNBA news:
ESPN assesses draft grades.
The Sparks put an emphasis on Championship experience in the draft, and they think they found some good fits.
The Sun is happy with their draft.
Minnesota accepted a second round 2020 draft pick from the New York Liberty in exchange for Tanisha Wright.
Three-way trade: Nia Coffey to the Dream; Sugar Rodgers to the Aces; a second round pick to the Liberty.
Looking back at the high school playing careers of several draft picks.
Arike Ogunbowale is ready for her next shot, in the WNBA.
Ogunbowale is about to get a taste of Texas yee haw.
Wings CEO Greg Bibb talks about Megan Gustafson.
Liberty rookie Han Xu has been compared to Yao Ming.
UC Davis' Megan Bertsch says thanks and readies for the WNBA.
Sticking with the Sun won't be easy for Regan Magarity.
Chicago Sky coach James Wade considers the draft a success.
Bridget Carleton is the Swiss army knife of the draft, Sun coach Curt Miller says.
Mike Thibault shook up the draft again by selecting Kiara Leslie for the Mystics.
Potential draftees need more than 24 hours to decide.
Four past and present WNBA stars weigh in on the league's "refresh."
College team news:
Where does South Carolina stand after transfers?
Arizona notebook.
UTEP was undone by injuries this season, but have hope for the future.
College player news:
Sabrina Ionescu returns to Oregon with twin goals: a National Championship and a Master's Degree.
Four years later, the legacy of Nicole Munger and Hallie Thome.
Brianna Tinsley is leaving Virginia for JMU.
College coach news:
Kellie Harper is eager to return the Lady Vols back to prominence.
Kim Mulkey has a history of putting her foot in her mouth.
Northern Kentucky coach Camryn Whitaker was told in performance reviews to be more positive with players.
Q&A with new Marquette coach Megan Duffy.
ESPN assesses draft grades.
The Sparks put an emphasis on Championship experience in the draft, and they think they found some good fits.
The Sun is happy with their draft.
Minnesota accepted a second round 2020 draft pick from the New York Liberty in exchange for Tanisha Wright.
Three-way trade: Nia Coffey to the Dream; Sugar Rodgers to the Aces; a second round pick to the Liberty.
Looking back at the high school playing careers of several draft picks.
Arike Ogunbowale is ready for her next shot, in the WNBA.
Ogunbowale is about to get a taste of Texas yee haw.
Wings CEO Greg Bibb talks about Megan Gustafson.
Liberty rookie Han Xu has been compared to Yao Ming.
UC Davis' Megan Bertsch says thanks and readies for the WNBA.
Sticking with the Sun won't be easy for Regan Magarity.
Chicago Sky coach James Wade considers the draft a success.
Bridget Carleton is the Swiss army knife of the draft, Sun coach Curt Miller says.
Mike Thibault shook up the draft again by selecting Kiara Leslie for the Mystics.
Potential draftees need more than 24 hours to decide.
Four past and present WNBA stars weigh in on the league's "refresh."
College team news:
Where does South Carolina stand after transfers?
Arizona notebook.
UTEP was undone by injuries this season, but have hope for the future.
College player news:
Sabrina Ionescu returns to Oregon with twin goals: a National Championship and a Master's Degree.
Four years later, the legacy of Nicole Munger and Hallie Thome.
Brianna Tinsley is leaving Virginia for JMU.
College coach news:
Kellie Harper is eager to return the Lady Vols back to prominence.
Kim Mulkey has a history of putting her foot in her mouth.
Northern Kentucky coach Camryn Whitaker was told in performance reviews to be more positive with players.
Q&A with new Marquette coach Megan Duffy.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Deep WNBA draft disperses talent throughout the league
The WNBA draft went down today, and it was DEEP
WNBA news:
A look at all the WNBA's new jerseys.
The Seattle Storm and Symestra have joined forced for a 10-year jersey deal.
The Dallas Wings and Texas Capital Bank have a new marquee partnership.
HSS is the New York Liberty's first jersey patch partner.
The Indiana Fever have a new partnership with Salesforce.
Kalani Brown's life is complete with her pick by the Sparks.
College season news:
Baylor's win capped an exciting college season.
College player news:
Sabrina Ionescu isn't a fan of the 24-hour deadline to declare for the WNBA draft.
Inside Ionescu's final hour before her decision.
Te'a Cooper will transfer from South Carolina.
College coach news:
Kellie Harper has returned home to coach Tennessee.
Marquette has named Miami Ohio coach Megan Duffy as their new head coach.
Matt Daniel has left Marshall to be the new head coach at Arkansas State.
Carly Kuhns is Samford's new head coach.
Brooks Williams is the new head coach at Louisiana-Monroe.
Buffalo coach Felisha Legette-Jack says she never went looking for a new job.
Iowa coach Lisa Bluder was on "Good Morning America" today.
WNBA news:
A look at all the WNBA's new jerseys.
The Seattle Storm and Symestra have joined forced for a 10-year jersey deal.
The Dallas Wings and Texas Capital Bank have a new marquee partnership.
HSS is the New York Liberty's first jersey patch partner.
The Indiana Fever have a new partnership with Salesforce.
Kalani Brown's life is complete with her pick by the Sparks.
College season news:
Baylor's win capped an exciting college season.
College player news:
Sabrina Ionescu isn't a fan of the 24-hour deadline to declare for the WNBA draft.
Inside Ionescu's final hour before her decision.
Te'a Cooper will transfer from South Carolina.
College coach news:
Kellie Harper has returned home to coach Tennessee.
Marquette has named Miami Ohio coach Megan Duffy as their new head coach.
Matt Daniel has left Marshall to be the new head coach at Arkansas State.
Carly Kuhns is Samford's new head coach.
Brooks Williams is the new head coach at Louisiana-Monroe.
Buffalo coach Felisha Legette-Jack says she never went looking for a new job.
Iowa coach Lisa Bluder was on "Good Morning America" today.
WNBA: here we go again?
The WNBA draft is tonight, but it has been hard to tell.
Last year there was so much fanfare: videos upon videos of draftee arrivals and adventures in New York City, as well as draft night preparation. Yesterday the WNBA released the names of the 12 athletes invited to the draft, and posted 30-second "rapid-fire" video interviews from five of them on their Twitter feed. That was it.
The draft was moved up one week this year, so maybe league officials were in a hurry to get ready, and didn't have time for the fun stuff. They had also been busy on Monday when they revealed that the league is being rebranded with a new logo, and that there will be a push toward the 18-34 age group in marketing.
But that shouldn't have stopped them from pumping up the draft more. The full rebrand -including putting the logo on uniforms, balls and courts - won't be rolled out until 2020. So that couldn't have been what was taking their time from promotion of such a huge night.
Maybe it was their search for a league president, which has gone past six months now. Former president Lisa Borders, who resigned in October, has already left the job that she left the WNBA for, and still, no new leader for the best professional women's basketball league in the world.
I officially asked the WNBA two questions this week: When did they think they'd hire a new president? Who will hand out the jerseys to drafted players when their names are called? A spokesperson for the league sent me a link to an Associated Press story from two weeks ago that included an interview with interim president Mark Tatum on all the qualities they are looking for in a new president. "I think that'll lend some insight," the spokesperson said.
So apparently the answers to my questions are: "We don't know," and "Mark Tatum or COO Christin Hedgpeth."
I guess we will see when the draft begins. Hopefully whomever it is will be able to take great photos with the draftees.
Here we go again, I guess. The WNBA's 23rd season. Hope they (soon) find a president who can successfully negotiate the CBA, so there can be a 24th season.
Last year there was so much fanfare: videos upon videos of draftee arrivals and adventures in New York City, as well as draft night preparation. Yesterday the WNBA released the names of the 12 athletes invited to the draft, and posted 30-second "rapid-fire" video interviews from five of them on their Twitter feed. That was it.
The draft was moved up one week this year, so maybe league officials were in a hurry to get ready, and didn't have time for the fun stuff. They had also been busy on Monday when they revealed that the league is being rebranded with a new logo, and that there will be a push toward the 18-34 age group in marketing.
But that shouldn't have stopped them from pumping up the draft more. The full rebrand -including putting the logo on uniforms, balls and courts - won't be rolled out until 2020. So that couldn't have been what was taking their time from promotion of such a huge night.
Maybe it was their search for a league president, which has gone past six months now. Former president Lisa Borders, who resigned in October, has already left the job that she left the WNBA for, and still, no new leader for the best professional women's basketball league in the world.
I officially asked the WNBA two questions this week: When did they think they'd hire a new president? Who will hand out the jerseys to drafted players when their names are called? A spokesperson for the league sent me a link to an Associated Press story from two weeks ago that included an interview with interim president Mark Tatum on all the qualities they are looking for in a new president. "I think that'll lend some insight," the spokesperson said.
So apparently the answers to my questions are: "We don't know," and "Mark Tatum or COO Christin Hedgpeth."
I guess we will see when the draft begins. Hopefully whomever it is will be able to take great photos with the draftees.
Here we go again, I guess. The WNBA's 23rd season. Hope they (soon) find a president who can successfully negotiate the CBA, so there can be a 24th season.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
The WNBA draft is tomorrow
Buckle up:
The list of draft attendees was released today.
The draft is loaded with talent and intrigue.
Draft overview.
No No. 1 pick for the Seattle Storm means progress, but a complicated draft.
Here's who the Storm could take at No. 12.
The Las Vegas Aces are looking at guards.
The Sparks are looking for a good fit, and the Aces might pick Jackie Young.
Four candidates for the Chicago Sky's first-round pick.
Trading Liz Cambage before draft day might be best, but the Dallas Wings have needs they can address with their first pick.
The Indiana Fever should explore all options with their No. 3 pick.
The draft outlook is cloudy for the Sun, but their roster is in good shape.
Asia Durr is headed for stardom in the WNBA.
Teaira McCowan is expected to be a top three pick.
Passion and work ethic is buoying Megan Gustafson's stock ahead of the draft.
Gustafson draft diary.
Notre Dame's entire lineup could be picked.
Two Bay Area stars are projected as first-round picks.
Napheesa Collier and Katie Lou Samuelson turn their attention to the draft.
Han Xu might be the first Chinese player to be drafted since 1997.
Central Michigan's Reyna Frost and Presley Hudson are eager to know if they'll be drafted.
Cierra Dillard could make it a first for Buffalo.
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame:
Teresa Weatherspoon will be inducted this year.
The list of draft attendees was released today.
The draft is loaded with talent and intrigue.
Draft overview.
No No. 1 pick for the Seattle Storm means progress, but a complicated draft.
Here's who the Storm could take at No. 12.
The Las Vegas Aces are looking at guards.
The Sparks are looking for a good fit, and the Aces might pick Jackie Young.
Four candidates for the Chicago Sky's first-round pick.
Trading Liz Cambage before draft day might be best, but the Dallas Wings have needs they can address with their first pick.
The Indiana Fever should explore all options with their No. 3 pick.
The draft outlook is cloudy for the Sun, but their roster is in good shape.
Asia Durr is headed for stardom in the WNBA.
Teaira McCowan is expected to be a top three pick.
Passion and work ethic is buoying Megan Gustafson's stock ahead of the draft.
Gustafson draft diary.
Notre Dame's entire lineup could be picked.
Two Bay Area stars are projected as first-round picks.
Napheesa Collier and Katie Lou Samuelson turn their attention to the draft.
Han Xu might be the first Chinese player to be drafted since 1997.
Central Michigan's Reyna Frost and Presley Hudson are eager to know if they'll be drafted.
Cierra Dillard could make it a first for Buffalo.
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame:
Teresa Weatherspoon will be inducted this year.
Big coaching hires
Lots of exclamation points on the day:
Tennessee has named Kellie Jolly Harper its new coach.
Four reasons Lady Vol fans should give Harper a chance.
It's a risk for both her and Tennessee.
Georgia Tech has named Nell Fortner their new coach.
College player news:
Three are leaving South Carolina, including veteran Mikiah Herbert Harrigan.
The Lady Vols three 2019 recruits have reaffirmed their commitment.
Colorado's Makenzie Ellis has transferred to Colorado State.
College team news:
These five teams missed out on their regional final, but could win it all next year.
Oregon is reloading for 2019-2020.
Miami Ohio looks to sustain their success next season.
More college coach news:
Kim Mulkey's next stop should be the Naismith Hall of Fame.
Mulkey will be on "Good Morning America" Thursday.
Is NKU coach Camryn Whitaker abusive or fun?
Alisa Kresge is the new coach at Vermont.
Tennessee has named Kellie Jolly Harper its new coach.
Four reasons Lady Vol fans should give Harper a chance.
It's a risk for both her and Tennessee.
Georgia Tech has named Nell Fortner their new coach.
College player news:
Three are leaving South Carolina, including veteran Mikiah Herbert Harrigan.
The Lady Vols three 2019 recruits have reaffirmed their commitment.
Colorado's Makenzie Ellis has transferred to Colorado State.
College team news:
These five teams missed out on their regional final, but could win it all next year.
Oregon is reloading for 2019-2020.
Miami Ohio looks to sustain their success next season.
More college coach news:
Kim Mulkey's next stop should be the Naismith Hall of Fame.
Mulkey will be on "Good Morning America" Thursday.
Is NKU coach Camryn Whitaker abusive or fun?
Alisa Kresge is the new coach at Vermont.
Monday, April 8, 2019
WNBA rebrands
WNBA news:
The WNBA announced a partnership with AT&T. It is the first non-apparel partner to have its logo featured on the jerseys of all 12 teams.
Introductory video.
But the logo won't be featured on uniforms until 2020.
The idea behind the rebrand is to connect with a new generation of fans.......
The league partnered with Sylvain Labs, an innovation and brand design consultancy last year, to learn more about its existing fans and potential new fans. They developed a long-term growth strategy and identify new marketing opportunities.
“We’ve engaged very, very closely throughout this process,” Hedgpeth said. “Six months working with Sylvain Labs to develop what the new brand will stand for.”
The two groups, along with player input, came up with the league’s new logo.
Also in the WNBA....
Aces GM Dan Pandover relishes his role ahead of the WNBA draft.
China's Han Xu is unsure about the WNBA draft because of her nation's workforce responsibility.
Rebekkah Brunson's vegan food diary.
More on the National Championship:
All-Final Four team.
Reaction to the game is that it was a battle for the ages and a win for Lauren Cox.
Chloe Jackson made sure no obstacle stood in her way.
The Bears' hard-fought season got them the title they deserve.
Notre Dame's seniors left a legacy.
Sights and sounds from the game.
Viewership on ESPN was up 11 percent from last year.
College team news:
Arizona has unfinished business.
College player news:
Notre Dame's Jackie Young will forego her final year of eligibility to enter the WNBA draft.
Lauren Cox sprained her MCL and sustained a bone bruise and won't require surgery. Thank goodness!
College coach news:
Rumors have it that Kellie Jolly Harper will be the next Lady Vols coach.
Buffalo coach Felisha Legette-Jack is considering other jobs.
Angel Elderkin has signed a four-year contract extension with Appalachian State.
The WNBA announced a partnership with AT&T. It is the first non-apparel partner to have its logo featured on the jerseys of all 12 teams.
Introductory video.
But the logo won't be featured on uniforms until 2020.
The idea behind the rebrand is to connect with a new generation of fans.......
The league partnered with Sylvain Labs, an innovation and brand design consultancy last year, to learn more about its existing fans and potential new fans. They developed a long-term growth strategy and identify new marketing opportunities.
“We’ve engaged very, very closely throughout this process,” Hedgpeth said. “Six months working with Sylvain Labs to develop what the new brand will stand for.”
The two groups, along with player input, came up with the league’s new logo.
Also in the WNBA....
Aces GM Dan Pandover relishes his role ahead of the WNBA draft.
China's Han Xu is unsure about the WNBA draft because of her nation's workforce responsibility.
Rebekkah Brunson's vegan food diary.
More on the National Championship:
All-Final Four team.
Reaction to the game is that it was a battle for the ages and a win for Lauren Cox.
Chloe Jackson made sure no obstacle stood in her way.
The Bears' hard-fought season got them the title they deserve.
Notre Dame's seniors left a legacy.
Sights and sounds from the game.
Viewership on ESPN was up 11 percent from last year.
College team news:
Arizona has unfinished business.
College player news:
Notre Dame's Jackie Young will forego her final year of eligibility to enter the WNBA draft.
Lauren Cox sprained her MCL and sustained a bone bruise and won't require surgery. Thank goodness!
College coach news:
Rumors have it that Kellie Jolly Harper will be the next Lady Vols coach.
Buffalo coach Felisha Legette-Jack is considering other jobs.
Angel Elderkin has signed a four-year contract extension with Appalachian State.
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Baylor outlasts Notre Dame, 82-81, in thrilling National Championship game
What a game!!!!!!!
It was a matchup where, even if you didn't have a personal investment in either team, you still had high blood pressure. Sports at its finest.
Baylor held off Notre Dame to clinch their third title
It was a thriller
A classic
The winners overcame a lot to hang on for the trophy.
A long road back for coach Kim Mulkey and the Bears
Injured Lauren Cox was proud that Baylor held on for the title after she went down with a knee injury
Chloe Jackson gave the Bears an edge
Baylor defied the three-point revolution to win.
It was a hit and a miss this time for Arike Ogunbowale
Irish junior Jackie Young isn't sure if she'll declare for the WNBA
Tournament news:
Attendance jumped way up for the Tournament for the first time in 15 years.
Baylor plays "old school" and doesn't shoot three's.
How Didi Richards emerged as the Bears' secret weapon.
Baylor's motto came from Lauren Cox's parents.
More college news:
Cal's Kristine Anigwe is the Naismith defensive player of the year.
Megan Walker and Christyn Williams will have to step up for UConn next year.
Arizona is hungry for more after their WNIT championship.
Parents and players are offering contrasting portraits of North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell.
Kara Lawson is reportedly interested in the Tennessee job.
It was a matchup where, even if you didn't have a personal investment in either team, you still had high blood pressure. Sports at its finest.
Baylor held off Notre Dame to clinch their third title
It was a thriller
A classic
The winners overcame a lot to hang on for the trophy.
A long road back for coach Kim Mulkey and the Bears
Injured Lauren Cox was proud that Baylor held on for the title after she went down with a knee injury
Chloe Jackson gave the Bears an edge
Baylor defied the three-point revolution to win.
It was a hit and a miss this time for Arike Ogunbowale
Irish junior Jackie Young isn't sure if she'll declare for the WNBA
Tournament news:
Attendance jumped way up for the Tournament for the first time in 15 years.
Baylor plays "old school" and doesn't shoot three's.
How Didi Richards emerged as the Bears' secret weapon.
Baylor's motto came from Lauren Cox's parents.
More college news:
Cal's Kristine Anigwe is the Naismith defensive player of the year.
Megan Walker and Christyn Williams will have to step up for UConn next year.
Arizona is hungry for more after their WNIT championship.
Parents and players are offering contrasting portraits of North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell.
Kara Lawson is reportedly interested in the Tennessee job.
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Are you ready for this National Championship?
Championship game is tomorrow!!!!
Preview
How Baylor plans to stop Notre Dame.
The back court battle will be key in the match up.
Notre Dame is one win away from an exclusive club.
Player news:
Why Marina Mabrey is a key cog in Notre Dame's quest to repeat as champions.
Here's what we learned from Arike Ogunbowale leading the Irish last night.
Jessica Shepard is making the most of her final season at Notre Dame and hopes to cut down the nets one more time.
Time is at a premium for the Irish seniors.
Graduate transfer Chloe Jackson has brought leadership, poise and clutch performances to the Bears.
Coach news:
Muffet McGraw and Kim Mulkey are on center stage for this title game.
McGraw's words have people talking, and that's a good thing.
Mulkey says her hiring mantra is "best person for the job."
Mulkey mixes family with winning.
Mulkey and Baylor post Kalani Brown have a long history, and Sunday will add the latest chapter.
WNIT Championship:
Arizona won it, with a 56-42 thumping of Northwestern. A Pac-12 record 14,644 fans were on hand.
More college news:
The Naismith player and coach of the year is Iowa's Megan Gustafson and Lisa Bluder, respectively.
After their first taste of the Final Four, Oregon is hungry for more, and they now have unfinished business.
Sabrina Ionescu left her mark on the Final Four despite the Ducks' loss.
Napheesa Collier and Katie Lou Samuelson left a legacy at UConn that isn't going anywhere.
No one at Arizona has ever scored more points in a season than Aari McDonald. Here's how she did it.
North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell faces a reckoning.
Sherri Coale is energized for a second Sooner rebuild.
Final Four losses are becoming common for UConn.
High school news:
Tyler Summitt has returned to coaching as a girls high school basketball assistant.
Preview
How Baylor plans to stop Notre Dame.
The back court battle will be key in the match up.
Notre Dame is one win away from an exclusive club.
Player news:
Why Marina Mabrey is a key cog in Notre Dame's quest to repeat as champions.
Here's what we learned from Arike Ogunbowale leading the Irish last night.
Jessica Shepard is making the most of her final season at Notre Dame and hopes to cut down the nets one more time.
Time is at a premium for the Irish seniors.
Graduate transfer Chloe Jackson has brought leadership, poise and clutch performances to the Bears.
Coach news:
Muffet McGraw and Kim Mulkey are on center stage for this title game.
McGraw's words have people talking, and that's a good thing.
Mulkey says her hiring mantra is "best person for the job."
Mulkey mixes family with winning.
Mulkey and Baylor post Kalani Brown have a long history, and Sunday will add the latest chapter.
WNIT Championship:
Arizona won it, with a 56-42 thumping of Northwestern. A Pac-12 record 14,644 fans were on hand.
More college news:
The Naismith player and coach of the year is Iowa's Megan Gustafson and Lisa Bluder, respectively.
After their first taste of the Final Four, Oregon is hungry for more, and they now have unfinished business.
Sabrina Ionescu left her mark on the Final Four despite the Ducks' loss.
Napheesa Collier and Katie Lou Samuelson left a legacy at UConn that isn't going anywhere.
No one at Arizona has ever scored more points in a season than Aari McDonald. Here's how she did it.
North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell faces a reckoning.
Sherri Coale is energized for a second Sooner rebuild.
Final Four losses are becoming common for UConn.
High school news:
Tyler Summitt has returned to coaching as a girls high school basketball assistant.
Sabrina Ionescu to return to Oregon for senior year
Breathe easy, y'all: Sabrina Ionescu is staying for her senior year and won't enter the WNBA draft.
I can't say I'm surprised. She is the kind of person who likes to finish what she started. And interviewing the Oregon team for four rounds of the Tournament, I could see how tight they are.
So glad she made this decision.
I can't say I'm surprised. She is the kind of person who likes to finish what she started. And interviewing the Oregon team for four rounds of the Tournament, I could see how tight they are.
So glad she made this decision.
Friday, April 5, 2019
Baylor, Notre Dame advance to title game
Baylor got past Oregon, 72-67.
Notre Dame stepped on the gas to run by Connecticut, 81-76.
Championship game is 3 p.m. PT Sunday.
Two female coaches, female arena emcee. Let's go!
College team news:
Arizona is receiving an outpouring of support prior to their WNIT title game tomorrow.
College player news:
Asia Durr has won the Dawn Staley Award.
Evina Westbrook will transfer from Tennessee.
From "pull up Pulliam" to WNIT hero.
College coach news:
Bentley's Barbara Stevens reflects on a Hall of Fame career.
Xavier has named Melanie Moore as their new head coach.
Buffalo coach Felisha Legette-Jack will reportedly interview at Georgia Tech.
WNBA news:
Victoria Vivians will miss the WNBA season for the Fever due to a torn ACL.
Stefanie Dolson shares her coming out story for an LGBTQ panel.
High school news:
Maori Davenport is back on the court.
Notre Dame stepped on the gas to run by Connecticut, 81-76.
Championship game is 3 p.m. PT Sunday.
Two female coaches, female arena emcee. Let's go!
College team news:
Arizona is receiving an outpouring of support prior to their WNIT title game tomorrow.
College player news:
Asia Durr has won the Dawn Staley Award.
Evina Westbrook will transfer from Tennessee.
From "pull up Pulliam" to WNIT hero.
College coach news:
Bentley's Barbara Stevens reflects on a Hall of Fame career.
Xavier has named Melanie Moore as their new head coach.
Buffalo coach Felisha Legette-Jack will reportedly interview at Georgia Tech.
WNBA news:
Victoria Vivians will miss the WNBA season for the Fever due to a torn ACL.
Stefanie Dolson shares her coming out story for an LGBTQ panel.
High school news:
Maori Davenport is back on the court.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Storylines aplenty
Tomorrow:
Oregon vs. Baylor, 4 p.m. PT
Notre Dame vs. Connecticut, 6 p.m. PT is what they say, but it'll be about 6:30 p.m.
Both on ESPN2
Final Four match ups:
Nine storylines to follow.
USA Today breaks down both match ups.
The New York Times has a preview.
Does offense or defense win championships?
Sabrina Ionescu and Oregon look to topple Kalani Brown and Baylor.
The Ducks will focus on the Bears' post presence.
Baylor knows Oregon is good and dangerous.
Oregon and Baylor are a match up of contrasting styles.
UConn looks to make their way back to the Championship game.
The Huskies and the Irish bring out the best in each other.
Team news:
The Final Four has taken the Ducks from local heroes to the national limelight.
Player news:
Arike Ogunbowale strives for greater fame, but first, another title.
After a year sitting out, Oregon's Erin Boley is ready to make her mark on the big stage.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa's sixth sense is arriving at the right time for UConn.
Jillian Alleyne's legacy lives on at Oregon.
Coach news:
Irish coach Muffet McGraw wants more women in power.
Her cry for equality resonates.
A history of the beef between McGraw and UConn coach Geno Auriemma.
McGraw and Auriemma would be buddies if they weren't rivals, says Baylor coach Kim Mulkey.
Auriemma said the media should focus more on the game and less on coach personalities.
Awards:
The Naismith starting five.
Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu has won the Wade Trophy.
Megan Gustafson is the AP player of the year and has won the senior CLASS award.
Kim Mulkey is the AP coach of the year.
Other college news:
North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell has been accused of making racist remarks.
Ole Miss has extended the contract of Yolett McPhee-McCuin through 2023.
Samantha Williams was introduced as Eastern Kentucky's new coach.
What's going on with Kellie Harper and the open Tennessee job?
Jeff Walz says he's staying at Louisville.
UCLA rebuilt after a rocky start and secured a foundation for next year.
Stanford will have an embarrassment of riches next season.
Arizona is inspiring the city and a new generation of fans.
More accolades solidify Bridget Carleton as an Iowa State legend.
Kianna Smith will transfer from Cal.
Former Arizona State Jill Noe is carrying twins for her twin sister Whitney.
A petition demands Nike make Oregon women's basketball jerseys.
South Carolina has approved an A'ja Wilson statue.
High school news:
How a newborn in a crammed elevator affected the girls national high school basketball championships.
Suspended Cathy Self-Morgan tells her side of the story.
Oregon vs. Baylor, 4 p.m. PT
Notre Dame vs. Connecticut, 6 p.m. PT is what they say, but it'll be about 6:30 p.m.
Both on ESPN2
Final Four match ups:
Nine storylines to follow.
USA Today breaks down both match ups.
The New York Times has a preview.
Does offense or defense win championships?
Sabrina Ionescu and Oregon look to topple Kalani Brown and Baylor.
The Ducks will focus on the Bears' post presence.
Baylor knows Oregon is good and dangerous.
Oregon and Baylor are a match up of contrasting styles.
UConn looks to make their way back to the Championship game.
The Huskies and the Irish bring out the best in each other.
Team news:
The Final Four has taken the Ducks from local heroes to the national limelight.
Player news:
Arike Ogunbowale strives for greater fame, but first, another title.
After a year sitting out, Oregon's Erin Boley is ready to make her mark on the big stage.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa's sixth sense is arriving at the right time for UConn.
Jillian Alleyne's legacy lives on at Oregon.
Coach news:
Irish coach Muffet McGraw wants more women in power.
Her cry for equality resonates.
A history of the beef between McGraw and UConn coach Geno Auriemma.
McGraw and Auriemma would be buddies if they weren't rivals, says Baylor coach Kim Mulkey.
Auriemma said the media should focus more on the game and less on coach personalities.
Awards:
The Naismith starting five.
Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu has won the Wade Trophy.
Megan Gustafson is the AP player of the year and has won the senior CLASS award.
Kim Mulkey is the AP coach of the year.
Other college news:
North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell has been accused of making racist remarks.
Ole Miss has extended the contract of Yolett McPhee-McCuin through 2023.
Samantha Williams was introduced as Eastern Kentucky's new coach.
What's going on with Kellie Harper and the open Tennessee job?
Jeff Walz says he's staying at Louisville.
UCLA rebuilt after a rocky start and secured a foundation for next year.
Stanford will have an embarrassment of riches next season.
Arizona is inspiring the city and a new generation of fans.
More accolades solidify Bridget Carleton as an Iowa State legend.
Kianna Smith will transfer from Cal.
Former Arizona State Jill Noe is carrying twins for her twin sister Whitney.
A petition demands Nike make Oregon women's basketball jerseys.
South Carolina has approved an A'ja Wilson statue.
High school news:
How a newborn in a crammed elevator affected the girls national high school basketball championships.
Suspended Cathy Self-Morgan tells her side of the story.
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