WNBA news:
The league is still exploring options for the 2020 season.
The WNBA continues to make progress in a crowded sports landscape.
WNBA team news:
The Liberty waived Tayler Hill after acquiring her in a trade 13 days ago.
WNBA player news:
Kobi Thornton is grateful for the Clemson coaching staff's roles in her journey to the WNBA.
Getting drafted is just the beginning for Kiah Gillespie.
Kamiah Smalls' time has come.
College team news:
Virginia's rebuild will depend on two local stars.
Long Beach State has added three transfers.
Conference-USA has the option to restructure its schedule.
College player news:
Q&A with Syracuse's Kiara Lewis.
Which Mississippi State player is due for a breakout season next year?
Norika Konno reflects on her first season in the U.S., with Louisville.
Seygan Robins will transfer from Louisville.
College coach news:
Muffet McGraw retired just short of 1,000 wins. Will another coach reach that mark again?
Loyola Chicago coach Kate Achter wants to change the public perception of Down's Syndrome.
Black female coaches are changing women's hoops.
The pandemic doesn't effect family-centric Northwestern State coach Anna Nimz.
Tim Taylor is Navy's new head coach.
New UNLV coach Lindy La Rocque has hired three assistant coaches: Nneka Enemkpali, Roman Owen and Mia Bell.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Monday, April 27, 2020
Today should have been the second day of training camp
WNBA team news:
Mystics players are maintaining connections via Zoom meetings.
WNBA player news:
"I think it's just crazy": Ruthy Hebard on returning to her birth city to play pro ball.
Bonus:
Cathy Engelbert interview, part II.
Update from yesterday:
The NBA won't reopen practice facilities until at least May 8.
College team news:
Louisville update.
The Cardinals have canceled their trip to Japan this summer, and Lindsey Duvall is transferring.
The state of the program: Virginia.
College player news:
KeKe McKinney is Kentucky's X-factor for next season.
Former Ohio State guard Kierstan Bell has transferred to FGCU.
College coach news:
Q&A with Arizona State coach Charli Turner Thorne.
Lindsay Whalen's $900,000 house was a Gopher gathering spot.
New Northwestern State coach Anna Nimz has an infectious personality.
Niele Ivey's plan for Notre Dame spurred Sonia Citron's committment.
Montana State assistant coach Julian Assibey has taken the same position at Florida.
Mystics players are maintaining connections via Zoom meetings.
WNBA player news:
"I think it's just crazy": Ruthy Hebard on returning to her birth city to play pro ball.
Bonus:
Cathy Engelbert interview, part II.
Update from yesterday:
The NBA won't reopen practice facilities until at least May 8.
College team news:
Louisville update.
The Cardinals have canceled their trip to Japan this summer, and Lindsey Duvall is transferring.
The state of the program: Virginia.
College player news:
KeKe McKinney is Kentucky's X-factor for next season.
Former Ohio State guard Kierstan Bell has transferred to FGCU.
College coach news:
Q&A with Arizona State coach Charli Turner Thorne.
Lindsay Whalen's $900,000 house was a Gopher gathering spot.
New Northwestern State coach Anna Nimz has an infectious personality.
Niele Ivey's plan for Notre Dame spurred Sonia Citron's committment.
Montana State assistant coach Julian Assibey has taken the same position at Florida.
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Maybe some hope for a season
Things that make you go hmmm:
NBA facilities reportedly will begin to reopen Friday.
WNBA team news:
Five offseason moves that could prevent the Mystics from repeating.
WNBA player news:
Chennedy Carter's godfather is Jason Terry of the NBA.
Two WNBA players from Wisconsin were finding their way, and now their WNBA careers are on hold.
WNBA bonus:
Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor had a four-hour discussion on IG last night.
ESPN's takeaway.
Yahoo Sports' takeaway.
CBS Sports' takeaway.
College team news:
Northern Iowa players are looking forward to a reunion.
College coach news:
ESPNU will broadcast "Muffet McGraw Monday" all day tomorrow.
Niele Ivey has added a second top 20 recruit on her fourth day on the job.
Baylor coach Kim Mulkey is emotional about her Naismith selection.
NBA facilities reportedly will begin to reopen Friday.
WNBA team news:
Five offseason moves that could prevent the Mystics from repeating.
WNBA player news:
Chennedy Carter's godfather is Jason Terry of the NBA.
Two WNBA players from Wisconsin were finding their way, and now their WNBA careers are on hold.
WNBA bonus:
Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor had a four-hour discussion on IG last night.
ESPN's takeaway.
Yahoo Sports' takeaway.
CBS Sports' takeaway.
College team news:
Northern Iowa players are looking forward to a reunion.
College coach news:
ESPNU will broadcast "Muffet McGraw Monday" all day tomorrow.
Niele Ivey has added a second top 20 recruit on her fourth day on the job.
Baylor coach Kim Mulkey is emotional about her Naismith selection.
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Just a smidge
WNBA player news:
Chicago guard Allie Quigley staged a quarantine shooting competition for fans.
Real talk with Sky rookie Ruthy Hebard.
Seimone Augustus is looking to be a leader in Los Angeles.
College player news:
Caitlin Clark is ready to take the keys at point guard for Iowa.
College coach news:
Recruiting work continues for Valparaiso coach Mary Evans.
Former Bentley University standout Lauren Battista is an assistant coach at Princeton.
NCAA news:
The NCAA Division I Council denied a request to temporarily waive the minimum number of sports required to be a Division I member and delayed a decision on allowing all college athletes to be immediately eligible one time after transferring.
Chicago guard Allie Quigley staged a quarantine shooting competition for fans.
Real talk with Sky rookie Ruthy Hebard.
Seimone Augustus is looking to be a leader in Los Angeles.
College player news:
Caitlin Clark is ready to take the keys at point guard for Iowa.
College coach news:
Recruiting work continues for Valparaiso coach Mary Evans.
Former Bentley University standout Lauren Battista is an assistant coach at Princeton.
NCAA news:
The NCAA Division I Council denied a request to temporarily waive the minimum number of sports required to be a Division I member and delayed a decision on allowing all college athletes to be immediately eligible one time after transferring.
Friday, April 24, 2020
The college tidbits continue
WNBA news:
The Dallas Wings won the draft, but questions over their identity linger.
Seimone Augustus may extend her WNBA career beyond 2020.
College team news:
NC State sees the bright side of the season's shocking end.
Though only replacing two players, South Carolina could see a lot of different rotations next year.
College player news:
Tennessee transfer Zaay Green has landed at Texas A&M.
Ellen Hahne has transferred from Wake Forest to UAlbany.
Hawaii's Lauren Rewers has transferred to Michigan State.
College coach news:
AnnMarie Gilbert is the new head coach at Detroit Mercy.
Nikki McCray-Penson has finalized her coaching staff at Mississippi State, and it's the same as she had at ODU.
New assistant coaches at Villanova are Mary Wooley and Michelle Baker.
Podcast with C. Vivian Stringer and Dawn Staley.
Former Irish coach Muffet McGraw wants to see more women coaching.
NCAA news:
The NCAA is moving toward allowing athletes to be paid sponsors.
Recruiting news:
Olivia Miles, No. 2 in the 2021 recruiting class, has committed to Notre Dame.
The Dallas Wings won the draft, but questions over their identity linger.
Seimone Augustus may extend her WNBA career beyond 2020.
College team news:
NC State sees the bright side of the season's shocking end.
Though only replacing two players, South Carolina could see a lot of different rotations next year.
College player news:
Tennessee transfer Zaay Green has landed at Texas A&M.
Ellen Hahne has transferred from Wake Forest to UAlbany.
Hawaii's Lauren Rewers has transferred to Michigan State.
College coach news:
AnnMarie Gilbert is the new head coach at Detroit Mercy.
Nikki McCray-Penson has finalized her coaching staff at Mississippi State, and it's the same as she had at ODU.
New assistant coaches at Villanova are Mary Wooley and Michelle Baker.
Podcast with C. Vivian Stringer and Dawn Staley.
Former Irish coach Muffet McGraw wants to see more women coaching.
NCAA news:
The NCAA is moving toward allowing athletes to be paid sponsors.
Recruiting news:
Olivia Miles, No. 2 in the 2021 recruiting class, has committed to Notre Dame.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
In between basketball game re-airs
Lots of great game re-airs on the networks during this pandemic. Check your schedules/social media accounts......
WNBA commissioner news:
League commissioner Cathy Engelbert hopes for a season with or without fans.
WNBA player news:
DeWanna Bonner is happy to be home, and to have a new WNBA home.
The iso: Arike Ogunbowale.
What Courtney Vandersloot texted Ruthy Hebard after the draft.
Kathleen Doyle makes her next stop in the WNBA.
Juicy Landrum is getting ready for life with the Sun.
The Wings have waived Kaela Davis.
NCAA news:
A report is out claiming that the NCAA’s upcoming vote on the one-time transfer waiver is expected to pass, and that it will take effect immediately.
College team news:
Can Kentucky give Rhyne Howard enough help to do something special?
Xavier is working through the pandemic for next season.
Illinois is picking up steam.
College player news:
DePaul's Kelly Campbell was statistically the most efficient DI point guard in the country this past season.
Arizona State's seniors are ready for their next steps.
Former Marquette guard Destiny Strother has transferred to Pitt.
Ohio State guard Janai Crooms has entered the transfer portal.
College coach news:
Niele Ivey was introduced as the new coach of Notre Dame today.
She was the coach in waiting and is ready to lead the Irish in her own way.
A reflection on Muffet McGraw.
McGraw won 936 games, but her legacy is greater than that.
Arkansas coach Mike Neighbors talks about the addition of Destiny Slocum.
Terry Nooner is back at Kansas as an assistant coach.
Tony Greene has joined Marquette as an assistant coach.
WNBA commissioner news:
League commissioner Cathy Engelbert hopes for a season with or without fans.
WNBA player news:
DeWanna Bonner is happy to be home, and to have a new WNBA home.
The iso: Arike Ogunbowale.
What Courtney Vandersloot texted Ruthy Hebard after the draft.
Kathleen Doyle makes her next stop in the WNBA.
Juicy Landrum is getting ready for life with the Sun.
The Wings have waived Kaela Davis.
NCAA news:
A report is out claiming that the NCAA’s upcoming vote on the one-time transfer waiver is expected to pass, and that it will take effect immediately.
College team news:
Can Kentucky give Rhyne Howard enough help to do something special?
Xavier is working through the pandemic for next season.
Illinois is picking up steam.
College player news:
DePaul's Kelly Campbell was statistically the most efficient DI point guard in the country this past season.
Arizona State's seniors are ready for their next steps.
Former Marquette guard Destiny Strother has transferred to Pitt.
Ohio State guard Janai Crooms has entered the transfer portal.
College coach news:
Niele Ivey was introduced as the new coach of Notre Dame today.
She was the coach in waiting and is ready to lead the Irish in her own way.
A reflection on Muffet McGraw.
McGraw won 936 games, but her legacy is greater than that.
Arkansas coach Mike Neighbors talks about the addition of Destiny Slocum.
Terry Nooner is back at Kansas as an assistant coach.
Tony Greene has joined Marquette as an assistant coach.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
The games have stopped, but the news flow has not
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage re-signed with the Aces.
Sabrina Ionescu is already a brand, and she knows how to leverage it.
Q&A with Dallas rookie Ty Harris.
Courtney Vandersloot is excited to have a new pick and roll partner in Ruthy Hebard.
Now it's Crystal Dangerfield's turn.
Haley Gorecki and Kathleen Doyle could have great futures in the WNBA.
Big East wrecking ball Jaylyn Agnew can make the Mystics roster.
The Lynx draft picks are ready to take on the league.
Tynice Martin can succeed in the WNBA, her former college coach says.
WNBA team news:
Why the New York Liberty sent so many front office staff to watch Ionescu.
The Fever have waived Erica McCall and Paris Kea.
WNBA coach news:
Kelly Raimon and Dustin Gray have joined the New York Liberty coaching staff.
College team news:
Previewing Virginia next year.
College player news:
Elle Brown is stepping away from Missouri basketball after three seasons and will compete in track and field instead.
More on Muffet McGraw's retirement:
Muffet McGraw evolved and exited on her own terms.
McGraw felt it was the perfect time to step down.
Ruth Riley's tribute to her former coach.
The announcement caught rival Geno Auriemma off guard.
Meet Niele Ivey, the new coach for the Irish.
Ivey is the right choice.
College coach news:
Delisha Milton-Jones hasn't been to Norfolk, but is happy with her new job at Old Dominion.
FAMU has fired Kevin Lynum and his staff.
North Texas needs two new assistant coaches for the second straight year.
Utah State's new assistant coach is Karlie Burris.
The coronavirus shutdown has removed the urgency from Syracuse's search for a new assistant coach.
Recruiting news:
The 10 best recruits, regardless of class.
Notre Dame's recruits are surprised at the retirement of McGraw, but will stick with the Irish.
One last award for Paige Bueckers.
Virginia Tech has landed a recruit via virtual recruiting.
Liz Cambage re-signed with the Aces.
Sabrina Ionescu is already a brand, and she knows how to leverage it.
Q&A with Dallas rookie Ty Harris.
Courtney Vandersloot is excited to have a new pick and roll partner in Ruthy Hebard.
Now it's Crystal Dangerfield's turn.
Haley Gorecki and Kathleen Doyle could have great futures in the WNBA.
Big East wrecking ball Jaylyn Agnew can make the Mystics roster.
The Lynx draft picks are ready to take on the league.
Tynice Martin can succeed in the WNBA, her former college coach says.
WNBA team news:
Why the New York Liberty sent so many front office staff to watch Ionescu.
The Fever have waived Erica McCall and Paris Kea.
WNBA coach news:
Kelly Raimon and Dustin Gray have joined the New York Liberty coaching staff.
College team news:
Previewing Virginia next year.
College player news:
Elle Brown is stepping away from Missouri basketball after three seasons and will compete in track and field instead.
More on Muffet McGraw's retirement:
Muffet McGraw evolved and exited on her own terms.
McGraw felt it was the perfect time to step down.
Ruth Riley's tribute to her former coach.
The announcement caught rival Geno Auriemma off guard.
Meet Niele Ivey, the new coach for the Irish.
Ivey is the right choice.
College coach news:
Delisha Milton-Jones hasn't been to Norfolk, but is happy with her new job at Old Dominion.
FAMU has fired Kevin Lynum and his staff.
North Texas needs two new assistant coaches for the second straight year.
Utah State's new assistant coach is Karlie Burris.
The coronavirus shutdown has removed the urgency from Syracuse's search for a new assistant coach.
Recruiting news:
The 10 best recruits, regardless of class.
Notre Dame's recruits are surprised at the retirement of McGraw, but will stick with the Irish.
One last award for Paige Bueckers.
Virginia Tech has landed a recruit via virtual recruiting.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Lots of movement
WNBA draft news:
Last week's draft was the most-watched in 16 years.
Sabrina Ionescu on several topics.
Mikiah Herbert Harrigan brings a much-needed edge to the Lynx.
After falling in the draft, Kaila Charles is trying to prove her doubters wrong.
Erica Ogwumike is still looking to improve as she heads into the WNBA.
The road to Chicago for Kiah Gillespie was rife with magnificence and doubt.
The Connecticut Sun's draftees are staying positive in uncertain times.
The biggest steals of the draft.
More WNBA news:
Lexie Brown wants to be the best shooter in the league.
Napheesa Collier and Crystal Dangerfield reunite in Minnesota.
The Samuelson sisters are ready for their takeoff in Dallas.
The Liberty waived Brittany Boyd.
College program news:
Boise State coaches and staff will be furloughed.
Texas is reloading.
North Carolina A&T will have nine new players next season.
Don't be concerned by Penn State's transfer losses.
College player news:
Peyton Williams of Kansas State has won the Big 12 scholar-athlete of the year award.
IUPUI senior Holly Hoopingarner has begun to move on from the loss of the NCAA Tournament.
Former Georgetown guard Tayanna Jones has transferred to Colorado.
Former Oklahoma center Aspen Williston has transferred to South Dakota.
Former Drake player Nicole Miller is on the front lines at a Cedar Rapids hospital.
College coach news:
West Virginia coach Mike Carey is pondering a new look next season.
Last week's draft was the most-watched in 16 years.
Sabrina Ionescu on several topics.
Mikiah Herbert Harrigan brings a much-needed edge to the Lynx.
After falling in the draft, Kaila Charles is trying to prove her doubters wrong.
Erica Ogwumike is still looking to improve as she heads into the WNBA.
The road to Chicago for Kiah Gillespie was rife with magnificence and doubt.
The Connecticut Sun's draftees are staying positive in uncertain times.
The biggest steals of the draft.
More WNBA news:
Lexie Brown wants to be the best shooter in the league.
Napheesa Collier and Crystal Dangerfield reunite in Minnesota.
The Samuelson sisters are ready for their takeoff in Dallas.
The Liberty waived Brittany Boyd.
College program news:
Boise State coaches and staff will be furloughed.
Texas is reloading.
North Carolina A&T will have nine new players next season.
Don't be concerned by Penn State's transfer losses.
College player news:
Peyton Williams of Kansas State has won the Big 12 scholar-athlete of the year award.
IUPUI senior Holly Hoopingarner has begun to move on from the loss of the NCAA Tournament.
Former Georgetown guard Tayanna Jones has transferred to Colorado.
Former Oklahoma center Aspen Williston has transferred to South Dakota.
Former Drake player Nicole Miller is on the front lines at a Cedar Rapids hospital.
College coach news:
West Virginia coach Mike Carey is pondering a new look next season.
Monday, April 20, 2020
Still without a start date
WNBA news:
The WNBA season could push into the fall, depending upon the start date.
The Dream and the league prepares for the season without a start date.
Despite the pandemic, the Sun push forward.
Dallas draft analysis, and Greg Bibb podcast.
The WNBA breaks down the draft.
She's known as "the unicorn": meet Satou Sabally.
Chennedy Carter will be the focal point of the Atlanta Dream's reboot.
Bella Alarie, like her father Mark, was a first-round pick.
Q&A with Ruthy Hebard.
Jocelyn Willoughby is ready for the next phase of her hoops journey.
Kylee Shook's journey to the WNBA.
Stella Johnson of Rider - yes, Rider - is headed to the WNBA.
Lauren Manis is excited to begin her pro career with Las Vegas after a storied career at Holy Cross.
Reshanda Gray: from LA to the WNBA.
As Megan Gustafson travels the world, the WNBA is a constant.
College player news:
ESPN's 10 best players for 2020-2021.
Vivian Gray matters at Oklahoma State.
DePaul has added two transfers: Jorie Allen of Indiana and Courtney Fredrickson of Wisconsin.
Jaden Owens has transferred from UCLA to Baylor.
Aixa Wone Aranaz will join Georgia Tech, from Ohio State.
Florida guard Brylee Bartram has transferred to Vanderbilt.
Former Virginia Cavalier Felicia Aiyeotan is using her strength and determination to forge a new life after basketball.
College coach news:
Indiana coach Teri Moren laments the NCAA shutdown.
San Jose State Jamie Craighead has agreed to a three-year contract extension.
Jason Flowers has resigned as coach at CSUN.
Mike Petrino has been named interim head coach at Montana.
North Texas assistant coach Carlos Knox has left to take the same position at Cincinnati.
The WNBA season could push into the fall, depending upon the start date.
The Dream and the league prepares for the season without a start date.
Despite the pandemic, the Sun push forward.
Dallas draft analysis, and Greg Bibb podcast.
The WNBA breaks down the draft.
She's known as "the unicorn": meet Satou Sabally.
Chennedy Carter will be the focal point of the Atlanta Dream's reboot.
Bella Alarie, like her father Mark, was a first-round pick.
Q&A with Ruthy Hebard.
Jocelyn Willoughby is ready for the next phase of her hoops journey.
Kylee Shook's journey to the WNBA.
Stella Johnson of Rider - yes, Rider - is headed to the WNBA.
Lauren Manis is excited to begin her pro career with Las Vegas after a storied career at Holy Cross.
Reshanda Gray: from LA to the WNBA.
As Megan Gustafson travels the world, the WNBA is a constant.
College player news:
ESPN's 10 best players for 2020-2021.
Vivian Gray matters at Oklahoma State.
DePaul has added two transfers: Jorie Allen of Indiana and Courtney Fredrickson of Wisconsin.
Jaden Owens has transferred from UCLA to Baylor.
Aixa Wone Aranaz will join Georgia Tech, from Ohio State.
Florida guard Brylee Bartram has transferred to Vanderbilt.
Former Virginia Cavalier Felicia Aiyeotan is using her strength and determination to forge a new life after basketball.
College coach news:
Indiana coach Teri Moren laments the NCAA shutdown.
San Jose State Jamie Craighead has agreed to a three-year contract extension.
Jason Flowers has resigned as coach at CSUN.
Mike Petrino has been named interim head coach at Montana.
North Texas assistant coach Carlos Knox has left to take the same position at Cincinnati.
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