More on last night's championship:
UConn's Caroline Doty persevered.
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis broke the three-point championship game record.
Stefanie Dolson epitomized toughness for the Huskies.
Maya Moore was on hand to witness title eight.
Dolson and Brit Hartley saved their best for last.
Fans greeted the Huskies upon their arrival at home today.
Three keys to UConn's dominance.
Success is nice, but Louisville still has work to do.
The Cardinal's deflating loss won't diminish their Tournament run.
Shoni Schimmel and Louisville will grow from the experience.
Coach Jeff Walz on the journey.
Geno Auriemma and Pat Summitt paid respects to each other last night, and Tennessee Coach Holly Warlick appreciated it.
Other college news:
Nashville is getting ready to host next year's Final Four.
Kelli Harper is Missouri State's new coach.
Cal is building a legacy.
Catching up with Holly Warlick.
Alexis Jones seized the moment for Duke.
Dara Taylor will transition to point guard for Penn State.
Oklahoma Sooners: as good as it gets.
WNBA:
Brittney Griner, right? The Mercury is 99.9 percent sure of its pick.
Iowa State's Chelsea Poppens and Anna Prins are optimistic about the draft.
Final Four draft prospects.
High school:
Becca Greenwell, injured in last week's McDonald's All-American game, had to have ACL reconstructive surgery.
Diamond DeShields is the MaxPreps 2013 National Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
Maxpreps crowned Riverdale the national high school champs.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
UConn beats Louisville 93-60 to take the National Championship
UConn routed Louisville to win their eighth national title.
Freshman Breanna Stewart was Most Outstanding Player.
Highlights.
Interviews.
Analysis.
Numbers.
Photos.
Most interesting Final Four quote to me was that of UConn's Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis on Breanna Stewart: "That's Stewie - she's emotionless."
1. That could make for a brilliant career.
2. I always thought KML emotionless when she was playing at Mater Dei.
More Final Four stuff:
Monday's best quotes.
The Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis-Breanna Stewart partnership could be special.
Expectations were not fully met in the Final Four.
With Lindsay Gottlieb at the helm, Cal had a breakthrough season.
Muffet McGraw has swept the national coach of the year honors.
Lisa Leslie on Louisville-UConn and the future of Skylar Diggins.
Other college news:
In an interview, Brittney Griner admitted to being bullied.
Griner, part II: life off the court.
Purdue's Drey Mingo will receive the Brady Sports Achievement Award this week.
Elena Delle Donne made a TV appearance.
Junior Kionna Kellogg has been granted a release by Minnesota and is leaving the team.
College coaching news:
Audra Smith almost played at Clemson. Now she's their need head coach.
New NC State Coach Wes Moore is aiming high. He offers a link to the Kay Yow era.
Toledo has extended Coach Tricia Cullop's contract through 2021-2022.
Shawnee State Coach Robin Hagen-Smith is retiring.
Missouri State will announced their new coach tomorrow.
Phil Stern will remain at UMBC, instead of going to Seton Hall.
WBCA coaches of the year:
Barbara Stevens of Bentley University was named NCAA Division II national coach of the year.
Kris Huffman of DePauw University was named NCAA Division III national coach of the year.
George Wilson of College of the Ozarks was named NAIA national coach of the year.
Kate Lynch of Community College of Rhode Island was named junior/community college national coach of the year.
Professional:
Liz Cambage won't play for the Tulsa Shock this summer, either.
A few minutes with Connecticut Sun guard Kara Lawson.
Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve says the WNBA's financial picture is getting brighter.
Freshman Breanna Stewart was Most Outstanding Player.
Highlights.
Interviews.
Analysis.
Numbers.
Photos.
Most interesting Final Four quote to me was that of UConn's Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis on Breanna Stewart: "That's Stewie - she's emotionless."
1. That could make for a brilliant career.
2. I always thought KML emotionless when she was playing at Mater Dei.
More Final Four stuff:
Monday's best quotes.
The Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis-Breanna Stewart partnership could be special.
Expectations were not fully met in the Final Four.
With Lindsay Gottlieb at the helm, Cal had a breakthrough season.
Muffet McGraw has swept the national coach of the year honors.
Lisa Leslie on Louisville-UConn and the future of Skylar Diggins.
Other college news:
In an interview, Brittney Griner admitted to being bullied.
Griner, part II: life off the court.
Purdue's Drey Mingo will receive the Brady Sports Achievement Award this week.
Elena Delle Donne made a TV appearance.
Junior Kionna Kellogg has been granted a release by Minnesota and is leaving the team.
College coaching news:
Audra Smith almost played at Clemson. Now she's their need head coach.
New NC State Coach Wes Moore is aiming high. He offers a link to the Kay Yow era.
Toledo has extended Coach Tricia Cullop's contract through 2021-2022.
Shawnee State Coach Robin Hagen-Smith is retiring.
Missouri State will announced their new coach tomorrow.
Phil Stern will remain at UMBC, instead of going to Seton Hall.
WBCA coaches of the year:
Barbara Stevens of Bentley University was named NCAA Division II national coach of the year.
Kris Huffman of DePauw University was named NCAA Division III national coach of the year.
George Wilson of College of the Ozarks was named NAIA national coach of the year.
Kate Lynch of Community College of Rhode Island was named junior/community college national coach of the year.
Professional:
Liz Cambage won't play for the Tulsa Shock this summer, either.
A few minutes with Connecticut Sun guard Kara Lawson.
Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve says the WNBA's financial picture is getting brighter.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Previewing tomorrow's Championship game, awards, and WNBA
UConn has a 21-1 record against Louisville.
The Huskies are a huge hurdle for the Cardinals.
After an emotional win over Notre Dame, UConn turns their focus to Louisville.
How Louisville can stop UConn.
Husky Coach Geno Auriemma is after his eighth title.
Caroline Doty, Monique Reid brace for title game.
Reid has interesting memories of the 2009 championship game between the two teams.
Bria Hartley has fought back from injury.
Cardinal Sara Hammond was almost a Husky.
Former Notre Dame forward Natalie Novosel came back last night as a fan.
Skylar Diggins was denied, but is still a winner.
Award time:
North Carolina Coach Sylvia Hatchell will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Muffet McGraw is the WBCA Coach of the Year.
Holly Warlick is the Spalding Maggie Dixon Division I Rookie Coach of the Year.
Jude Schimmel won the Elite 89 Award last night.
Brittney Griner has won the Naismith Award.
WNBA:
Holy momma, the draft is only a week away (!)
Liberty draft preview.
Mystics draft preview.
Lynx draft preview.
Sparks draft preview.
Silver Stars draft preview.
Sun draft preview.
The Huskies are a huge hurdle for the Cardinals.
After an emotional win over Notre Dame, UConn turns their focus to Louisville.
How Louisville can stop UConn.
Husky Coach Geno Auriemma is after his eighth title.
Caroline Doty, Monique Reid brace for title game.
Reid has interesting memories of the 2009 championship game between the two teams.
Bria Hartley has fought back from injury.
Cardinal Sara Hammond was almost a Husky.
Former Notre Dame forward Natalie Novosel came back last night as a fan.
Skylar Diggins was denied, but is still a winner.
Award time:
North Carolina Coach Sylvia Hatchell will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Muffet McGraw is the WBCA Coach of the Year.
Holly Warlick is the Spalding Maggie Dixon Division I Rookie Coach of the Year.
Jude Schimmel won the Elite 89 Award last night.
Brittney Griner has won the Naismith Award.
WNBA:
Holy momma, the draft is only a week away (!)
Liberty draft preview.
Mystics draft preview.
Lynx draft preview.
Sparks draft preview.
Silver Stars draft preview.
Sun draft preview.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
USC coach search
Rumor has it that Cynthia Cooper-Dyke was introduced to the University of Southern California team as their new head coach a week and a half ago. But after that, Princeton Coach Courtney Banghart was interviewed for the position. Word today is that one of those candidates might be removing her name from consideration.
And then there were two: 2009 Championship rematch
Louisville rallied in the second half to beat Cal, 64-57. They're the first fifth seed to reach the title game.
Highlights.
Louisville interviews.
Cal is disappointed, but not devastated.
It was Antonita Slaughter's house.
Cal analysis.
After a slow start, Louisville rose to the occasion.
Cal is taking positives away from the experience.
Game two:
UConn got revenge on Notre Dame by dominating them and shutting down point guard Skylar Diggins. Final: 83-65.
The Huskies broke the Irish spell.
Analysis. (Why didn't ESPN analyze the first game??)
Diggins interview.
Photos.
The Championship game is 5:30/8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
It is the same title match up as 2009.
Other college news:
Fullcourt All American and Freshman teams.
Dawn Staley will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.
Brittney Griner isn't shying away from Mark Cuban's proposal.
WBCA All American game:
The Black Team beat the Purple Team, 74-70.
Subs lead the way.
Other high school news:
Jordin Canada is Southern California's basketball player of the year.
Highlights.
Louisville interviews.
Cal is disappointed, but not devastated.
It was Antonita Slaughter's house.
Cal analysis.
After a slow start, Louisville rose to the occasion.
Cal is taking positives away from the experience.
Game two:
UConn got revenge on Notre Dame by dominating them and shutting down point guard Skylar Diggins. Final: 83-65.
The Huskies broke the Irish spell.
Analysis. (Why didn't ESPN analyze the first game??)
Diggins interview.
Photos.
The Championship game is 5:30/8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
It is the same title match up as 2009.
Other college news:
Fullcourt All American and Freshman teams.
Dawn Staley will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.
Brittney Griner isn't shying away from Mark Cuban's proposal.
WBCA All American game:
The Black Team beat the Purple Team, 74-70.
Subs lead the way.
Other high school news:
Jordin Canada is Southern California's basketball player of the year.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Final Four news load
Notre Dame:
Skylar Diggins is ready for her final shot at a championship.
Hustle is making it happen for Jewell Loyd.
There was nothing simple about getting to New Orleans.
The Irish are bracing for another close encounter.
UConn:
Coach Geno Auriemma says whatever he can to motivate players.
For the Huskies, the frosh might be the key.
UConn doesn't want Notre Dame to get in their heads.
One columnist says the Huskies will win this one in the first 39 minutes.
Cal:
Point guard Brittany Boyd sets the pace for the Golden Bears. She has matured.
Cal is expecting the unexpected from Louisville's defense.
Cal is a bear of a team when it comes to rebounds.
The Bears are happy to be part of the Big East invitational.
Coach Lindsay Gottlieb's approach has lead her team to the Final Four.
Louisville:
Coach Jeff Walz keeps the Cardinals believing.
He is also basking in the Final Four glow.
Monique Reid's heart makes up for a bum knee.
Far from the reservation, the Schimmel sisters lead Louisville.
Shoni Schimmel blogs.
Yesterday's parade:
Video.
Photos.
Layshia Clarendon interview.
Sara Hammond interview.
Skylar Diggins interview.
General:
Final Four practices.
The Final Four offers a good mix.
The Four is an intersection of fading eras.
Cal and Louisville aim to take away each other's strengths.
Great moments in UConn-Notre Dame history.
The roads for Kelly Faris and Skylar Diggins lead to the same place.
Final Four tidbits. (Writer Richard Kent misspells Brittney Griner's name, though)
Brittney Griner is sad that the Baylor Bears aren't there.
The collected wisdom of Rebecca Lobo.
Duke Coach Joanne P. McCallie analyzes the Final Four.
Fullcourt's mid-major All-American team.
Other college news:
Pat Summitt is proud of Holly Warlick and the Lady Vols.
Former Volunteer-turned Denver Bronco Peyton Manning will donate $500,000 to the Pat Summitt Foundation.
Elon Coach Charlotte Smith has written a book.
Will the resignation of the Rutgers men's coach affect Vivian Stringer?
The fear and loathing behind the Brittney Griner NBA tryout backlash.
Ohio Coach Bob Boldon has added Tavares Jackson and Kate Schrader as assistant coaches.
Penn State Coach Coquese Washington credits the outgoing seniors with the Lions' revival.
Minnesota Coach Pam Borton says she has her AD's support.
Skylar Diggins is ready for her final shot at a championship.
Hustle is making it happen for Jewell Loyd.
There was nothing simple about getting to New Orleans.
The Irish are bracing for another close encounter.
UConn:
Coach Geno Auriemma says whatever he can to motivate players.
For the Huskies, the frosh might be the key.
UConn doesn't want Notre Dame to get in their heads.
One columnist says the Huskies will win this one in the first 39 minutes.
Cal:
Point guard Brittany Boyd sets the pace for the Golden Bears. She has matured.
Cal is expecting the unexpected from Louisville's defense.
Cal is a bear of a team when it comes to rebounds.
The Bears are happy to be part of the Big East invitational.
Coach Lindsay Gottlieb's approach has lead her team to the Final Four.
Louisville:
Coach Jeff Walz keeps the Cardinals believing.
He is also basking in the Final Four glow.
Monique Reid's heart makes up for a bum knee.
Far from the reservation, the Schimmel sisters lead Louisville.
Shoni Schimmel blogs.
Yesterday's parade:
Video.
Photos.
Layshia Clarendon interview.
Sara Hammond interview.
Skylar Diggins interview.
General:
Final Four practices.
The Final Four offers a good mix.
The Four is an intersection of fading eras.
Cal and Louisville aim to take away each other's strengths.
Great moments in UConn-Notre Dame history.
The roads for Kelly Faris and Skylar Diggins lead to the same place.
Final Four tidbits. (Writer Richard Kent misspells Brittney Griner's name, though)
Brittney Griner is sad that the Baylor Bears aren't there.
The collected wisdom of Rebecca Lobo.
Duke Coach Joanne P. McCallie analyzes the Final Four.
Fullcourt's mid-major All-American team.
Other college news:
Pat Summitt is proud of Holly Warlick and the Lady Vols.
Former Volunteer-turned Denver Bronco Peyton Manning will donate $500,000 to the Pat Summitt Foundation.
Elon Coach Charlotte Smith has written a book.
Will the resignation of the Rutgers men's coach affect Vivian Stringer?
The fear and loathing behind the Brittney Griner NBA tryout backlash.
Ohio Coach Bob Boldon has added Tavares Jackson and Kate Schrader as assistant coaches.
Penn State Coach Coquese Washington credits the outgoing seniors with the Lions' revival.
Minnesota Coach Pam Borton says she has her AD's support.
Drexel tops Utah for WNIT title, 46-43
Hollie Merson's layup with 21 seconds remaining proved to be the difference maker as Drexel held on to edge Utah, 46-43, on Saturday to earn the 2013 WNIT title.
From the WNIT site.
From the WNIT site.
WBCA Division I Coaches' All-America Team
WBCA Division I Coaches' All-America Team:
Elena Delle Donne
Skylar Diggins
Stefanie Dolson
Chelsea Gray
Brittney Griner
Kayla McBride
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis
Chiney Ogwumike
Odyssey Sims
Alyssa Thomas
AP awards:
Notre Dame Coach Muffet McGraw is Associated Press Coach of the Year.
Baylor's Brittney Griner is Associated Press Player of the Year.
Elena Delle Donne
Skylar Diggins
Stefanie Dolson
Chelsea Gray
Brittney Griner
Kayla McBride
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis
Chiney Ogwumike
Odyssey Sims
Alyssa Thomas
AP awards:
Notre Dame Coach Muffet McGraw is Associated Press Coach of the Year.
Baylor's Brittney Griner is Associated Press Player of the Year.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Pre-veni vidi vici
NCAA Tournament:
Since the last time the Tournament was in New Orleans......
Ten keys for UConn.
The Big East is going out in style.
Just this once in the UConn-Notre Dame rivalry, tactics may trump talent.
The Irish are in good hands with Kayla McBride.
Cal-Louisville preview.
Cal Coach Lindsay Gottlieb knew her destination early.
Awards:
Skylar Diggins has been given the 2013 Nancy Lieberman top point guard award.
Elena Delle Donne won the 2013 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award.
WNIT:
After their semifinal wins last night, Drexel and Utah will play for the title tomorrow.
Bracket.
Coaching changes:
Gail Goestenkors is expected to be named Ohio State's new coach.
Wes Moore has left Chattanooga for North Carolina State.
John Barnes is the new coach at Youngstown.
WNBA:
The league and the Minnesota Lynx are preparing for the arrival of Brittney Griner. If the NBA doesn't get her first.
Since the last time the Tournament was in New Orleans......
Ten keys for UConn.
The Big East is going out in style.
Just this once in the UConn-Notre Dame rivalry, tactics may trump talent.
The Irish are in good hands with Kayla McBride.
Cal-Louisville preview.
Cal Coach Lindsay Gottlieb knew her destination early.
Awards:
Skylar Diggins has been given the 2013 Nancy Lieberman top point guard award.
Elena Delle Donne won the 2013 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award.
WNIT:
After their semifinal wins last night, Drexel and Utah will play for the title tomorrow.
Bracket.
Coaching changes:
Gail Goestenkors is expected to be named Ohio State's new coach.
Wes Moore has left Chattanooga for North Carolina State.
John Barnes is the new coach at Youngstown.
WNBA:
The league and the Minnesota Lynx are preparing for the arrival of Brittney Griner. If the NBA doesn't get her first.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
US Basketball Writers Association All-America Team
2012-13 USBWA WOMEN'S ALL-AMERICA TEAM
Player, School Pos. Ht. Cl. Hometown
Kelsey Bone, Texas A&M C 6-4 Jr. Houston, Texas
Elena Delle Donne, Delaware G/F 6-5 Sr. Wilmington, Del.
Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame G 5-9 Sr. South Bend, Ind.
Stefanie Dolson, Connecticut C 6-5 Jr. Port Jervis, N.Y.
Brittney Griner, Baylor C 6-8 Sr. Houston, Texas
Maggie Lucas, Penn State G 5-10 Jr. Narberth, Pa.
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Connecticut F 6-0 So. Anaheim Hills, Calif.
Chiney Ogwumike, Stanford F 6-3 Jr. Cypress, Texas
Odyssey Sims, Baylor G 5-9 Jr. Irving, Texas
Alyssa Thomas, Maryland F 6-2 Jr. Harrisburg, Pa.
Player, School Pos. Ht. Cl. Hometown
Kelsey Bone, Texas A&M C 6-4 Jr. Houston, Texas
Elena Delle Donne, Delaware G/F 6-5 Sr. Wilmington, Del.
Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame G 5-9 Sr. South Bend, Ind.
Stefanie Dolson, Connecticut C 6-5 Jr. Port Jervis, N.Y.
Brittney Griner, Baylor C 6-8 Sr. Houston, Texas
Maggie Lucas, Penn State G 5-10 Jr. Narberth, Pa.
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Connecticut F 6-0 So. Anaheim Hills, Calif.
Chiney Ogwumike, Stanford F 6-3 Jr. Cypress, Texas
Odyssey Sims, Baylor G 5-9 Jr. Irving, Texas
Alyssa Thomas, Maryland F 6-2 Jr. Harrisburg, Pa.
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