Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Borders promises expansion, but wants league stability first
WNBA president Lisa Borders' plan to expand the WNBA, whose idea Twitter games were, and more here.
The young, rising Sun
Today's game result:
The Sun thumped the Liberty, 96-76. Courtney Williams led Connecticut with 22 points, and Jonquel Jones had 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Williams discussed the Sun's improved play.
WNBA team news:
This week's power rankings sees the Lynx, Sparks and Mystics in the top three spots.
WNBA player news:
WNBA player union leader Nneka Ogwumike takes a thoughtful approach.
Candace Parker is wearing orange shoes this month to honor Pat Summitt.
Chiney Ogwumike will co-host SportsCenter across Africa.
Well-traveled Allie Quigley hasn't missed a step in leading the Sky.
Brittney Griner is becoming a complete player.
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough is embracing rookie life.
All-Star voting has begun:
Vote now.
NCAA news:
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved moving to a 4-foot restricted-area arc in the lane for the 2017-18 women’s basketball season. Previously, the restricted-area arc was located 3 feet in front of the basket.
College player news:
Maryland transfer Kiara Leslie has landed at NC State.
Iowa walk-on Zion Sanders looks to bounce back from a knee injury.
Olivia Gumbs has transferred from Lafayette to George Washington.
College coach news:
UMaine coach Richard Barron's medical mystery illness was discovered.
James Howard is the new head coach at Georgetown.
Tasha Pointer joins Northwestern as an assistant coach.
Joanna Reitz is Utah's new assistant coach.
Ashley Langford is a new assistant coach at James Madison.
Today is Pat Summitt's birthday:
...which evokes memories for Holly Warlick.
The Sun thumped the Liberty, 96-76. Courtney Williams led Connecticut with 22 points, and Jonquel Jones had 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Williams discussed the Sun's improved play.
WNBA team news:
This week's power rankings sees the Lynx, Sparks and Mystics in the top three spots.
WNBA player news:
WNBA player union leader Nneka Ogwumike takes a thoughtful approach.
Candace Parker is wearing orange shoes this month to honor Pat Summitt.
Chiney Ogwumike will co-host SportsCenter across Africa.
Well-traveled Allie Quigley hasn't missed a step in leading the Sky.
Brittney Griner is becoming a complete player.
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough is embracing rookie life.
All-Star voting has begun:
Vote now.
NCAA news:
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved moving to a 4-foot restricted-area arc in the lane for the 2017-18 women’s basketball season. Previously, the restricted-area arc was located 3 feet in front of the basket.
College player news:
Maryland transfer Kiara Leslie has landed at NC State.
Iowa walk-on Zion Sanders looks to bounce back from a knee injury.
Olivia Gumbs has transferred from Lafayette to George Washington.
College coach news:
UMaine coach Richard Barron's medical mystery illness was discovered.
James Howard is the new head coach at Georgetown.
Tasha Pointer joins Northwestern as an assistant coach.
Joanna Reitz is Utah's new assistant coach.
Ashley Langford is a new assistant coach at James Madison.
Today is Pat Summitt's birthday:
...which evokes memories for Holly Warlick.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
While we wait for those game results
Sparks-Wings and Storm-Dream still battling at the moment, so in the meantime........
WNBA team news:
This week's AP power poll has Minnesota No. 1 again.
Cigna has agreed to sponsor the Dallas Wings.
The Mystics are thinking Championship.
WNBA player news:
Jonquel Jones is on record-setting rebound pace.
Brittany Boyd is coping with her season-ending injury.
Is Chelsea Gray the league's breakout player of the year?
An unlikely path to the WNBA has landed Sami Whitcomb in the perfect spot with the Seattle Storm.
Brittney Griner is becoming the leader she was destined to be.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Liberty at Sun.
Bonus:
Teresa Edwards is auctioning off her gold medal.
LeBron James told the press last night he'd be watching the WNBA in the offseason.
The Atlanta Heirs are the city’s newest professional basketball team.
College team news:
Alum Matee Ajavon says a sense of tradition is missing from Rutgers basketball.
College coach news:
Arkansas coach Mike Neighbors is excited - and a little intimidated - by his new job.
WNBA team news:
This week's AP power poll has Minnesota No. 1 again.
Cigna has agreed to sponsor the Dallas Wings.
The Mystics are thinking Championship.
WNBA player news:
Jonquel Jones is on record-setting rebound pace.
Brittany Boyd is coping with her season-ending injury.
Is Chelsea Gray the league's breakout player of the year?
An unlikely path to the WNBA has landed Sami Whitcomb in the perfect spot with the Seattle Storm.
Brittney Griner is becoming the leader she was destined to be.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Liberty at Sun.
Bonus:
Teresa Edwards is auctioning off her gold medal.
LeBron James told the press last night he'd be watching the WNBA in the offseason.
The Atlanta Heirs are the city’s newest professional basketball team.
College team news:
Alum Matee Ajavon says a sense of tradition is missing from Rutgers basketball.
College coach news:
Arkansas coach Mike Neighbors is excited - and a little intimidated - by his new job.
Monday, June 12, 2017
The night before a big rematch
WNBA team news:
The Sparks are looking to avenge Friday's loss to the Wings.
The Wings honored Nancy Lieberman yesterday.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi isn't getting the respect she deserves, one Arizona publication says.
Sylvia Fowles and Tina Charles are the league's Western and Eastern Conference players of the week. Charles has been named player of the week 23 times, surpassing Tamika Catchings' 22.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Dream at Storm
Wings at Sparks
My Mock Win Monday for the week
College player news:
Ohio State's Kianna Holland will medically retire from basketball.
Former Marquette center Meghan Mandel has transferred to Loyola Marymount.
Troy has added Louisiana Tech transfer Jasmine LeBlanc.
College coach news:
Former Tennessee coach Margaret Hutson, who preceded Pat Summitt, has passed away.
Ganiyat Adeduntan is a new assistant coach at George Washington.
USA Basketball news:
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are open to playing in the next Olympics. But should they? Give the younger players a chance.
The U16 team's average margin of victory was 53.8 points en route to their gold medal.
Aliyah Boston was the tournament MVP.
High school news:
A California player had 34 rebounds in a showcase this weekend.
WBHOF:
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony included tributes to Pat Summitt.
The Sparks are looking to avenge Friday's loss to the Wings.
The Wings honored Nancy Lieberman yesterday.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi isn't getting the respect she deserves, one Arizona publication says.
Sylvia Fowles and Tina Charles are the league's Western and Eastern Conference players of the week. Charles has been named player of the week 23 times, surpassing Tamika Catchings' 22.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Dream at Storm
Wings at Sparks
My Mock Win Monday for the week
College player news:
Ohio State's Kianna Holland will medically retire from basketball.
Former Marquette center Meghan Mandel has transferred to Loyola Marymount.
Troy has added Louisiana Tech transfer Jasmine LeBlanc.
College coach news:
Former Tennessee coach Margaret Hutson, who preceded Pat Summitt, has passed away.
Ganiyat Adeduntan is a new assistant coach at George Washington.
USA Basketball news:
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are open to playing in the next Olympics. But should they? Give the younger players a chance.
The U16 team's average margin of victory was 53.8 points en route to their gold medal.
Aliyah Boston was the tournament MVP.
High school news:
A California player had 34 rebounds in a showcase this weekend.
WBHOF:
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony included tributes to Pat Summitt.
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Another rocking game Sunday
Today's game results:
The Liberty surged in the last few minutes to top the Storm, 94-86.
Delle Donne's return spearheaded the Mystic's rout of the Fever.
Rebounds and assists propelled the Lynx to a 91-74 win over the Wings.
WNBA team news:
The Wings' loss to the Lynx underscores why they miss center Courtney Paris.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird is still flying high in the WNBA.
Breanna Stewart and Bria Hartley are open to 3X3 competition at the Olympics.
College news:
The pay gap is widening between coaches of men's and women's teams.
USA Basketball news:
USA's U16 team crushed Canada to take the FIBA Americas gold medal, 91-46.
The Liberty surged in the last few minutes to top the Storm, 94-86.
Delle Donne's return spearheaded the Mystic's rout of the Fever.
Rebounds and assists propelled the Lynx to a 91-74 win over the Wings.
WNBA team news:
The Wings' loss to the Lynx underscores why they miss center Courtney Paris.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird is still flying high in the WNBA.
Breanna Stewart and Bria Hartley are open to 3X3 competition at the Olympics.
College news:
The pay gap is widening between coaches of men's and women's teams.
USA Basketball news:
USA's U16 team crushed Canada to take the FIBA Americas gold medal, 91-46.
Saturday, June 10, 2017
More eye-opening results
Today's game results:
The short-handed Sun pounded the Dream, 104-71.
Stefanie Dolson had a career-high 25 points to lead the Sky past the Stars in overtime, 85-81.
The Sparks held off the Mercury, 89-87.
WNBA team news:
The Liberty surprised a homeless Girl Scout troop with a special night out.
WNBA player news:
Globetrotting Kiah Stokes is a Koreatown barbecue fan.
Sun guard Courtney Williams is expected to see an expanded role.
Saniya Chong is having fun in her rookie season.
Layshia Clarendon's essay about being sexually assaulted helped others.
Former WNBA player news:
Former WNBA star Alicia Thompson returns to her roots.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne is questionable for tomorrow's game against the Fever with a groin strain.
Storm at Liberty.
Lynx at Wings.
WBHOF:
Sheryl Swoopes' late mother inspired her to reconnect with hoops.
Her emotional induction speech.
MTSU coach Rick Insell was inducted.
College news:
The number of women hired as college athletic directors or commissioners this year is incredible.
The short-handed Sun pounded the Dream, 104-71.
Stefanie Dolson had a career-high 25 points to lead the Sky past the Stars in overtime, 85-81.
The Sparks held off the Mercury, 89-87.
WNBA team news:
The Liberty surprised a homeless Girl Scout troop with a special night out.
WNBA player news:
Globetrotting Kiah Stokes is a Koreatown barbecue fan.
Sun guard Courtney Williams is expected to see an expanded role.
Saniya Chong is having fun in her rookie season.
Layshia Clarendon's essay about being sexually assaulted helped others.
Former WNBA player news:
Former WNBA star Alicia Thompson returns to her roots.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne is questionable for tomorrow's game against the Fever with a groin strain.
Storm at Liberty.
Lynx at Wings.
WBHOF:
Sheryl Swoopes' late mother inspired her to reconnect with hoops.
Her emotional induction speech.
MTSU coach Rick Insell was inducted.
College news:
The number of women hired as college athletic directors or commissioners this year is incredible.
Friday, June 9, 2017
Short-handedness and milestones
Tonight's results:
The Lynx routed the Mystics, 98-73. Washington was without Elena Delle Donne, who had a groin strain.
Lindsay Whalen became the league's most winning player in the regular season, with 295.
The Fever rallied for an 83-80 win over the Storm. Indiana was without Briann January, sitting with an Achilles strain.
The Wings rallied from 14 behind to beat the Sparks, 96-90.
WNBA team news:
Building a contender in Washington D.C.
WNBA player news:
Erica Wheeler keeps going, going, going for Indiana.
Brittney Griner is playing at MVP level for the Mercury.
Without Alex Bentley, the Sun will turn to Courtney Williams.
Sylvia Fowles is happy to join her college teammate Seimone Augustus.
Chelsea Gray has grown into one of the WNBA's top point guards.
Allisha Gray is shining in the WNBA.
Diana Taurasi is eyeing another record as the Mercury travel to Chicago.
An influx of UConn players continues to dominate the WNBA.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Dream at Sun
Sky at Stars
Sparks at Mercury
College player news:
Freshman sensation Aarion McDonald will transfer from the University of Washington.
College coach news:
Q&A with Dawn Staley.
Southeast Missouri coach Rekha Patterson will compete in "Dancing With Cape Stars" in July.
Jonneshia Pineda has been promoted to assistant coach at Georgia Tech.
Kaitlyn Cresencia is Princeton's new assistant coach.
Valerie Nainima has been promoted to assistant coach at Fordham.
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame:
Sheryl Swoopes headlines the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame induction class.
Swoopes is enjoying her Hall of Fame moment.
Kara Wolters is humbled to enter the Hall of Fame.
The Lynx routed the Mystics, 98-73. Washington was without Elena Delle Donne, who had a groin strain.
Lindsay Whalen became the league's most winning player in the regular season, with 295.
The Fever rallied for an 83-80 win over the Storm. Indiana was without Briann January, sitting with an Achilles strain.
The Wings rallied from 14 behind to beat the Sparks, 96-90.
WNBA team news:
Building a contender in Washington D.C.
WNBA player news:
Erica Wheeler keeps going, going, going for Indiana.
Brittney Griner is playing at MVP level for the Mercury.
Without Alex Bentley, the Sun will turn to Courtney Williams.
Sylvia Fowles is happy to join her college teammate Seimone Augustus.
Chelsea Gray has grown into one of the WNBA's top point guards.
Allisha Gray is shining in the WNBA.
Diana Taurasi is eyeing another record as the Mercury travel to Chicago.
An influx of UConn players continues to dominate the WNBA.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Dream at Sun
Sky at Stars
Sparks at Mercury
College player news:
Freshman sensation Aarion McDonald will transfer from the University of Washington.
College coach news:
Q&A with Dawn Staley.
Southeast Missouri coach Rekha Patterson will compete in "Dancing With Cape Stars" in July.
Jonneshia Pineda has been promoted to assistant coach at Georgia Tech.
Kaitlyn Cresencia is Princeton's new assistant coach.
Valerie Nainima has been promoted to assistant coach at Fordham.
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame:
Sheryl Swoopes headlines the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame induction class.
Swoopes is enjoying her Hall of Fame moment.
Kara Wolters is humbled to enter the Hall of Fame.
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Lots of movement
Player movement:
The Sun traded Jordan Hooper to the Dream in exchange for a second-round pick in next year's draft.
Connecticut also added Feyonda Fitzgerald to their roster.
The Sky signed Shayla Cooper.
WNBA news:
Is it time the WNBA brings back injury lists, or expands rosters?
WNBA team news:
Would Washington embrace an elite WNBA team? Maybe, finally, we’ll have a chance to find out.
WNBA player news:
Through challenges and changes, Ivory Latta’s spirit and fire remain key for Mystics.
Versatile Rebekkah Brunson is elevating her entire game for the Lynx.
Angel McCoughtry got caught in a mix up on "Coffee With America."
The ever-evolving Tiffany Hayes is making the most of increased opportunities.
Catching up with Dream guard Layshia Clarendon.
Leilani Mitchell is making her mark with the Mercury.
Sylvia Fowles is still atop the league's MVP rankings, but Elena Delle Donne is climbing.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
The league's top two teams face off tomorrow night, as the Lynx visit the Mystics.
The Storm seeks a season sweep of the Fever.
The Wings hope to take advantage of the Sparks.
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame:
The shoe fits for this year's inductees.
College player news:
Jessica Shepard's transfer to Notre Dame will strengthen their roster.
UMaine transfers are landing at higher-level programs.
College coach news:
Alex Delanian has been promoted to associate head coach at UC Santa Barbara.
Kevin DeMille has been elevated to assistant coach at George Washington.
High school news:
In their second-round game today, the USA U16 team routed Mexico, 100-37.
After a measured approach to the U16 trials, Caitlin Clark is riding high.
Azzi Fudd, the youngest member of the U16 team, says age doesn't matter.
The Sun traded Jordan Hooper to the Dream in exchange for a second-round pick in next year's draft.
Connecticut also added Feyonda Fitzgerald to their roster.
The Sky signed Shayla Cooper.
WNBA news:
Is it time the WNBA brings back injury lists, or expands rosters?
WNBA team news:
Would Washington embrace an elite WNBA team? Maybe, finally, we’ll have a chance to find out.
WNBA player news:
Through challenges and changes, Ivory Latta’s spirit and fire remain key for Mystics.
Versatile Rebekkah Brunson is elevating her entire game for the Lynx.
Angel McCoughtry got caught in a mix up on "Coffee With America."
The ever-evolving Tiffany Hayes is making the most of increased opportunities.
Catching up with Dream guard Layshia Clarendon.
Leilani Mitchell is making her mark with the Mercury.
Sylvia Fowles is still atop the league's MVP rankings, but Elena Delle Donne is climbing.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
The league's top two teams face off tomorrow night, as the Lynx visit the Mystics.
The Storm seeks a season sweep of the Fever.
The Wings hope to take advantage of the Sparks.
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame:
The shoe fits for this year's inductees.
College player news:
Jessica Shepard's transfer to Notre Dame will strengthen their roster.
UMaine transfers are landing at higher-level programs.
College coach news:
Alex Delanian has been promoted to associate head coach at UC Santa Barbara.
Kevin DeMille has been elevated to assistant coach at George Washington.
High school news:
In their second-round game today, the USA U16 team routed Mexico, 100-37.
After a measured approach to the U16 trials, Caitlin Clark is riding high.
Azzi Fudd, the youngest member of the U16 team, says age doesn't matter.
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Catching up on great WomensHoopsWorld content
From last night:
Ogwumike's double-double pushes Sparks past Sky, 79-70 (with great photo gallery)
Breanna Stewart scored 22 points to send San Antonio to an 0-8 start
The hot-handed Mystics out ran the Wings, 101-89
Ogwumike's double-double pushes Sparks past Sky, 79-70 (with great photo gallery)
Breanna Stewart scored 22 points to send San Antonio to an 0-8 start
The hot-handed Mystics out ran the Wings, 101-89
Griner has a career night in Mercury's OT win
Today's game results:
The Liberty defeated the Dream, 76-61.
The Mercury out ran the Fever in overtime, 98-90. Brittney Griner posted a career-high 38 points.
WNBA team news:
How are the Mystics winning without Emma Meesseman?
All-access with Nneka Ogwumike and the Sparks.
The WNBA's week four power rankings.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird has entered the WNBA's top ten all-time scoring list.
All-time top scorers, in photos.
Lindsay Whalen will break a league record for most career wins soon.
Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike got a special "champ pack" from their shoe sponsor, Adidas.
Q&A with Diana Taurasi on marriage, officiating and being an American.
Former WNBA player news:
Ruthie Bolton will share her domestic violence story.
College player news:
Oklahoma transfer Nancy Mulkey has gone to Rice.
Darby Foresman is transferring from Indiana.
North Texas' Tosin Mabodu is retiring for medical reasons.
JMU transfer Savannah Felgemacher has gone to Radford.
College coach news:
UMKC's new associate head coach is Robyne Bostick.
USA Basketball news:
USA's U16 team ran past Colombia, 91-33, in their first game at FIBA Americas.
Carla Berube is leading the U16 team.
The Liberty defeated the Dream, 76-61.
The Mercury out ran the Fever in overtime, 98-90. Brittney Griner posted a career-high 38 points.
WNBA team news:
How are the Mystics winning without Emma Meesseman?
All-access with Nneka Ogwumike and the Sparks.
The WNBA's week four power rankings.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird has entered the WNBA's top ten all-time scoring list.
All-time top scorers, in photos.
Lindsay Whalen will break a league record for most career wins soon.
Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike got a special "champ pack" from their shoe sponsor, Adidas.
Q&A with Diana Taurasi on marriage, officiating and being an American.
Former WNBA player news:
Ruthie Bolton will share her domestic violence story.
College player news:
Oklahoma transfer Nancy Mulkey has gone to Rice.
Darby Foresman is transferring from Indiana.
North Texas' Tosin Mabodu is retiring for medical reasons.
JMU transfer Savannah Felgemacher has gone to Radford.
College coach news:
UMKC's new associate head coach is Robyne Bostick.
USA Basketball news:
USA's U16 team ran past Colombia, 91-33, in their first game at FIBA Americas.
Carla Berube is leading the U16 team.
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