Final Four items:
Louisville
Louisville is moving to elite status.
The Louisville mayor has declared tomorrow "Cardinal Red Day" to honor both the women's and men's teams for making the Final Four.
The "party crashers" are enjoying their run.
The Schimmel sisters united to push the Cardinals to the Final Four.
Notre Dame
Skylar Diggins' teammates get her message.
Natalie Achonwa strives for balance.
Cal
Coach Lindsay Gottlieb is making a remarkable impact in just her second year.
The Golden Bears have a legit shot to win the title.
Berkeley's mayor is betting on Cal.
UConn
Coach Geno Auriemma says the Huskies couldn't have played better in the last two games.
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis has become much more than just a shooter.
General Final Four:
Nothing friendly but the coaches in Notre Dame-UConn battle.
The buzz on Bourbon Street.
Recruits from all four schools are keeping a close eye on this weekend's games.
Final Four features good story lines without Baylor.
Not having Brittney Griner in New Orleans means star power is taking a serious hit.
Non-Tournament college news:
Creighton is entering the off-season with confidence.
Illinois has a bright future despite some key losses.
Oklahoma returns three starting guards next season.
Nerves factored in Lady Vol Meighan Simmons struggles.
Purdue aims to find a "go-to" player for next season.
WNBA:
Asjha Jones will sit out the season to recover from nagging injuries.
Danielle McCray may be out too.
Will Kelsey Bone's pro career be better than her college run?
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Coaching carousel, 2013
Larry Tidwell is leaving Lamar to be head coach at Texas-Pan American.
Niki Geckeler has left Howard to coach at Towson.
Cindy Stein is Southern Illinois' new coach.
Still open, courtesy of Helen:
1. UT-Arlington
2. Clemson
3. ETSU
4. Dartmouth
5. Jacksonville
6. Coastal Carolina
7. USC
8. Radford
9. South Alabama
10. Missouri State
11. Loyola (IL)
12. William & Mary
13. Ohio State
14. George Mason
15. St. Peter’s
16. Iona
17. NC State
18. UMBC
19. Incarnate Word
20. Youngstown State
21. Illinois State
22. Pittsburgh
23. Pepperdine
24. Howard
25. Miami (OH)
26. Lamar
Ah, the Madness.
Niki Geckeler has left Howard to coach at Towson.
Cindy Stein is Southern Illinois' new coach.
Still open, courtesy of Helen:
1. UT-Arlington
2. Clemson
3. ETSU
4. Dartmouth
5. Jacksonville
6. Coastal Carolina
7. USC
8. Radford
9. South Alabama
10. Missouri State
11. Loyola (IL)
12. William & Mary
13. Ohio State
14. George Mason
15. St. Peter’s
16. Iona
17. NC State
18. UMBC
19. Incarnate Word
20. Youngstown State
21. Illinois State
22. Pittsburgh
23. Pepperdine
24. Howard
25. Miami (OH)
26. Lamar
Ah, the Madness.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
West wins McDonald's All American Game
Final was 92-64 West over East.
Top recruit Mercedes Russell was the game MVP.
Both she and Jordan Reynolds - also from Oregon - stood out. Russell and Reynolds have committed to Tennessee.
College news bonus:
ESPN is trying to help the rest of the world discover the great team that is Cal.
Top recruit Mercedes Russell was the game MVP.
Both she and Jordan Reynolds - also from Oregon - stood out. Russell and Reynolds have committed to Tennessee.
College news bonus:
ESPN is trying to help the rest of the world discover the great team that is Cal.
News from every corner of the hoops world
NCAA Tournament items:
The Final Four is set.
In case you hadn't noticed, three of the Final Four teams are from the Big East.
The Notre Dame-UConn rivalry continues.
Skylar Diggins shone at the right time for the Irish.
Cal is preparing for their Final Four trip.
No reservations for Louisville's Shoni Schimmel.
Bria Hartley is finding success as a reserve for UConn.
Tennessee outperformed expectations this year, but fell short of the Final Four.
One columnist is a fan of Georgia Coach Andy Landers.
Other college news:
Jackie Stiles is a finalist for the Drury coaching job.
Julie Rousseau has resigned at Pepperdine.
Purdue Coach Sharon Versyp reflects and looks ahead.
Three are leaving Colorado State, including their starting point guard.
Bright spots were sprinkled throughout CSUN's season of inconsistency.
Conference realignments:
The Big East has become the American Athletic Conference.
More discussion on Brittney Griner in the NBA:
ESPN weighs in.
UConn Coach Geno Auriemma says no.
Major move:
Kelsey Bone will skip her senior season to enter the WNBA draft this month.
High school:
Ieshia Small just announced during the McDonald's All American game that she is committing to Baylor.
Diamond DeShields came full circle.
(More on today's game, won by the West, later tonight)
USA Basketball:
The U16 coach for this summer is Sue Phillips, the coach at Archbishop Mitty High School in California.
WNIT:
Semifinals begin tonight.
The Final Four is set.
In case you hadn't noticed, three of the Final Four teams are from the Big East.
The Notre Dame-UConn rivalry continues.
Skylar Diggins shone at the right time for the Irish.
Cal is preparing for their Final Four trip.
No reservations for Louisville's Shoni Schimmel.
Bria Hartley is finding success as a reserve for UConn.
Tennessee outperformed expectations this year, but fell short of the Final Four.
One columnist is a fan of Georgia Coach Andy Landers.
Other college news:
Jackie Stiles is a finalist for the Drury coaching job.
Julie Rousseau has resigned at Pepperdine.
Purdue Coach Sharon Versyp reflects and looks ahead.
Three are leaving Colorado State, including their starting point guard.
Bright spots were sprinkled throughout CSUN's season of inconsistency.
Conference realignments:
The Big East has become the American Athletic Conference.
More discussion on Brittney Griner in the NBA:
ESPN weighs in.
UConn Coach Geno Auriemma says no.
Major move:
Kelsey Bone will skip her senior season to enter the WNBA draft this month.
High school:
Ieshia Small just announced during the McDonald's All American game that she is committing to Baylor.
Diamond DeShields came full circle.
(More on today's game, won by the West, later tonight)
USA Basketball:
The U16 coach for this summer is Sue Phillips, the coach at Archbishop Mitty High School in California.
WNIT:
Semifinals begin tonight.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Jeff Sink returns to Brea Olinda girls program
Brea Olinda Coach Jeff Sink
Photo by maxpreps.com
Two years after he left, Jeff Sink is returning to his head coach position at Brea Olinda.
Sink, a teacher at the school, spent 17 years at the helm of the program, where he collected 16 league championships, 10 CIF-Southern Section titles and four state championships. He resigned to coach the boy's team and "try something new," but he found that he missed his Ladycats very much. When Kim Cram-Torres resigned last month, Sink decided to return to his former job.
"It's been really fun coaching the guys, but I've coached the girls for 17 years and I'm almost ready to retire," Sink said. "I want to see what else we can do."
Sink also acknowledged his longtime rival, Mater Dei Coach Kevin Kiernan, who is a good friend.
"Kevin wants to play against us," Sink said with a laugh.
Games between the two schools the past few years have been legendary, as both schools were nationally-ranked side-by-side in the top five for many seasons. The last two years, however, Brea Olinda has fallen off the map. That is something Sink hopes to change, beginning immediately.
Known for his intense ways during games, Sink stalked the sidelines. He yelled at players, assistant coaches and referees in between guzzles of Diet Coke, and he was as popular with fans as were his players. In one fierce home court rival game four years ago, the packed student section stood up and changed "Sink! Sink! Sink! Sink!"
"I love coaching girls," Sink said. "They play so hard, and they want to learn."
And then there were Four
Tonight Notre Dame punched their ticket to the Final Four, by beating Duke 87-76.
Key points.
Analysis.
Interviews.
Notre Dame vs. UConn preview.
Punch another ticket for Louisville, who bested Tennessee 86-78. (Did anyone put Louisville in the Final Four on their bracket?)
Key points.
Interviews.
Photos.
They've got next.
Other college news:
Iowa State has self-reported recruiting violations to the NCAA and asked for two years probation. Specifically, 1,405 improper phone calls from 2008-2011. Hope they have a new compliance officer now.
Daron Park will be introduced as Cal State Fullerton's new coach tomorrow. Park was associate head coach at USC this past season.
Brittney Griner:
The Dallas Mavericks may draft Brittney Griner, as owner Mark Cuban is willing to give her a chance.
I guess that would mean the Phoenix Mercury would have to take Elena Delle Donne or Skylar Diggins in the draft.
San Antonio Silver Stars Coach Dan Hughes still thinks Griner is the business, despite Baylor's loss Sunday night.
High school:
The McDonald's All American Game is 1 p.m. tomorrow in Chicago.
Kaela Davis won the three-point shooting contest last night. She has signed with Georgia Tech.
Key points.
Analysis.
Interviews.
Notre Dame vs. UConn preview.
Punch another ticket for Louisville, who bested Tennessee 86-78. (Did anyone put Louisville in the Final Four on their bracket?)
Key points.
Interviews.
Photos.
They've got next.
Other college news:
Iowa State has self-reported recruiting violations to the NCAA and asked for two years probation. Specifically, 1,405 improper phone calls from 2008-2011. Hope they have a new compliance officer now.
Daron Park will be introduced as Cal State Fullerton's new coach tomorrow. Park was associate head coach at USC this past season.
Brittney Griner:
The Dallas Mavericks may draft Brittney Griner, as owner Mark Cuban is willing to give her a chance.
I guess that would mean the Phoenix Mercury would have to take Elena Delle Donne or Skylar Diggins in the draft.
San Antonio Silver Stars Coach Dan Hughes still thinks Griner is the business, despite Baylor's loss Sunday night.
High school:
The McDonald's All American Game is 1 p.m. tomorrow in Chicago.
Kaela Davis won the three-point shooting contest last night. She has signed with Georgia Tech.
AP All-America teams
AP All-America Teams:
First Team
Brittney Griner
Skylar Diggins
Elena Delle Donne
Chiney Ogwumike
Odyssey Sims
Second Team
Alyssa Thomas
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis
Maggie Lucas
Chelsea Gray
A'Dia Mathies
Third Team
Kelsey Bone
Stefanie Dolson
Elizabeth Williams
Meighan Simmons
Kayla McBride
Also.......
WBCA Division I Defensive Player of the Year finalists:
Brittney Griner
Kelly Faris
Chiney Ogwumike
First Team
Brittney Griner
Skylar Diggins
Elena Delle Donne
Chiney Ogwumike
Odyssey Sims
Second Team
Alyssa Thomas
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis
Maggie Lucas
Chelsea Gray
A'Dia Mathies
Third Team
Kelsey Bone
Stefanie Dolson
Elizabeth Williams
Meighan Simmons
Kayla McBride
Also.......
WBCA Division I Defensive Player of the Year finalists:
Brittney Griner
Kelly Faris
Chiney Ogwumike
Preamble to Elite Eight, second round
NCAA Tournament:
The Irish have shown their mettle against Duke. That game is tonight at 4 p.m./7 p.m.
Louisville is back for more against the Lady Vols. That game is tonight at 6 p.m./9 p.m.
A new era has begun for Cal basketball.
Louisville's upset of Baylor caught the attention of many. Cardinal Coach Jeff Walz told his players to enjoy every minute.
Other college news:
Wisconsin-Green Bay is facing transition.
Illinois found success in Coach Matt Bollant's first year.
Despite their WNIT loss, James Madison is set.
Maryland will try for a healthy season next year.
Nebraska will look to stay strong next season without Lindsey Moore.
Texas A&M's early exit from the tournament isn't going over with fans.
Emotions carried Iowa through the season.
Florida State Coach Sue Semrau has won the Kay Yow Heart of a Coach Award.
Jamie Van Kirk is leaving North Dakota State.
Professional:
Candace Parker rolled her ankle during a UMCC Ekaterinburg game. I hope it's not serious.
The Minnesota Lynx are sitting on the outside of this year's WNBA draft.
The Irish have shown their mettle against Duke. That game is tonight at 4 p.m./7 p.m.
Louisville is back for more against the Lady Vols. That game is tonight at 6 p.m./9 p.m.
A new era has begun for Cal basketball.
Louisville's upset of Baylor caught the attention of many. Cardinal Coach Jeff Walz told his players to enjoy every minute.
Other college news:
Wisconsin-Green Bay is facing transition.
Illinois found success in Coach Matt Bollant's first year.
Despite their WNIT loss, James Madison is set.
Maryland will try for a healthy season next year.
Nebraska will look to stay strong next season without Lindsey Moore.
Texas A&M's early exit from the tournament isn't going over with fans.
Emotions carried Iowa through the season.
Florida State Coach Sue Semrau has won the Kay Yow Heart of a Coach Award.
Jamie Van Kirk is leaving North Dakota State.
Professional:
Candace Parker rolled her ankle during a UMCC Ekaterinburg game. I hope it's not serious.
The Minnesota Lynx are sitting on the outside of this year's WNBA draft.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Cal, UConn punch their Final Four tickets
Cal beat Georgia in overtime, 65-62, to win the Spokane regional and punch their ticket to the Final Four. Layshia Clarendon lead the Bears with 25 points, including a clutch 15-footer with 37 seconds to go. It's the school's first trip to the Four.
Overview.
Highlights.
Analysis.
Interviews.
Photos.
Several Cal players have been through a lot, and have forged a bond through it all.
On the other side of the bracket, UConn pounded Kentucky, 83-53, for their Final Four ticket. Freshman Breanna Stewart lead the way. It's the sixth straight trip for the Huskies.
Highlights.
Analysis.
Interviews.
Other college news:
The good and bad side of upsets.
Five who got the last laugh.
Maryland says goodbye to senior Tianna Hawkins, but is still on the rise.
Baylor will be devastated by the departure of Brittney Griner.
Former Louisville Cardinal Angel McCoughtry fired back at Robert Griffin III, who criticized the officiating in Sunday's Baylor-Louisville game.
Kyley Simmons will transfer from Missouri.
Coaching news:
Pitt has fired coach Agnus Berenato.
Stephanie Glance is the new coach at Columbia.
WNBA:
The Lynx announced they've signed Jacki Gemelos. I thought they already had her......
Overview.
Highlights.
Analysis.
Interviews.
Photos.
Several Cal players have been through a lot, and have forged a bond through it all.
On the other side of the bracket, UConn pounded Kentucky, 83-53, for their Final Four ticket. Freshman Breanna Stewart lead the way. It's the sixth straight trip for the Huskies.
Highlights.
Analysis.
Interviews.
Other college news:
The good and bad side of upsets.
Five who got the last laugh.
Maryland says goodbye to senior Tianna Hawkins, but is still on the rise.
Baylor will be devastated by the departure of Brittney Griner.
Former Louisville Cardinal Angel McCoughtry fired back at Robert Griffin III, who criticized the officiating in Sunday's Baylor-Louisville game.
Kyley Simmons will transfer from Missouri.
Coaching news:
Pitt has fired coach Agnus Berenato.
Stephanie Glance is the new coach at Columbia.
WNBA:
The Lynx announced they've signed Jacki Gemelos. I thought they already had her......
Elite Eight begins today
Just a few more droppings after my blowout post last night:
Robert Griffin III defended friend and former fellow Bear Brittney Griner on twitter last night.
Fullcourt reflection on Louisvile's upset.
Cal's Brittany Boyd "outspeeds" rivals.
Layshia Clarendon talks Cal team chemistry.
Baylor's loss leaves the left side of the bracket wide open.
Norfolk regional notebook.
Kentucky says they beat themselves playing UConn last year.
UConn's Bria Hartley and Kentucky's Jennifer O'Neill are homies.
The sky is the limit for Notre Dame's Skylar Diggins.
UConn-Kentucky preview.
Georgia-Cal preview.
Robert Griffin III defended friend and former fellow Bear Brittney Griner on twitter last night.
Fullcourt reflection on Louisvile's upset.
Cal's Brittany Boyd "outspeeds" rivals.
Layshia Clarendon talks Cal team chemistry.
Baylor's loss leaves the left side of the bracket wide open.
Norfolk regional notebook.
Kentucky says they beat themselves playing UConn last year.
UConn's Bria Hartley and Kentucky's Jennifer O'Neill are homies.
The sky is the limit for Notre Dame's Skylar Diggins.
UConn-Kentucky preview.
Georgia-Cal preview.
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