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Women's Basketball links: A plateful
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 19, 2013 at 8:07pm

Preseason action:Last night, Tina Thompson lead the Storm to a 63-59 win over the Shock.Today, New York notched at 78-67 win over Connecticut, and the Lynx opened preseason with a 74-57 romp over the Mystics.Other WNBA news:Dream....CEO Ashley Preisinger ...more

Women's Basketball Sunday links: No shocker in who won matchup of last year's best/worst, plus a new twist to Brittney Griner's coming out story
by Swish Appeal
posted May 19, 2013 at 7:58pm

Newsworthy topics from the past week: The local Bismarck media got in on the coverage with The Bismarck Tribune taking a pregame look at "the trio" of Seimone Augustus, Lindsay Whalen and Maya Moore and how they've made the Lynx a dominant team in recen...more

Women's basketball news: Three more games, lots more news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 16, 2013 at 9:15am

Today's preseason action:Sky 85, Liberty 67Rookie Elena Delle Donne put up 17 for Chicago in her debut, wasting no time in impressing.Mystics 71, Brazil National Team 56Silver Stars 64, Fever 58Other WNBA news:Fever....The Fever will be short-handed going...more

Women's Baskeball news: It's on
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 14, 2013 at 9:05am

In tonight's preseason action, the Dream whooped the Brazil National Team, 97-47. Once again, rookie Courtney Clements lead Atlanta with 18 points.Chicago preview: it's time for the Sky to meet expectations.Bill Laimbeer's reputation has followed him to t...more

NCAA Women's basketball Alabama coaching search: Kristy Curry resigns from Texas Tech to take Crimson Tide job
by Swish Appeal
posted May 12, 2013 at 9:18am

After Wendell Hudson stepped down, Alabama is looking for a new head coach. "Today’s decision is a mutual one between Wendell (Hudson) and me," Alabama Director of Athletics Bill Battle said. "We have had several discussions over the last few wee...more

Chattanooga (UTC) hires a proven winner in former Ohio State coach Jim Foster
by Swish Appeal
posted May 12, 2013 at 9:12am

It is not often that a brand new AD can make a soon-to-be Hall of Fame coach as his first hire. Chattanooga's David Blackburn has that distinction. Jim Foster was named as the Chattanooga head coach this past week after being fired at Ohio State, wh...more

Women's Basketball News: More goodies raining down
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 9, 2013 at 8:59am

The upgraded Shock are thinking playoffs.Tulsa is welcoming the WNBA's newest star, Skylar Diggins.Liberty camp diaries, day one.Fever training camp, day four.The Mystics' Ivory Latta is changing the sneaker game.Mystics Coach Mike Thibault after day four...more

Women's Basketball news: Game back on
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 3, 2013 at 9:45pm

So much to report again, hallelujah.......WNBA:Nnemkadi Ogwumike's team edged Tina Charles' team in the Polish Women's Professional League championships.With Coach Mike Thibault, the Mystics have nowhere to go but up.The Lynx are launching an "inspiring w...more

Women's Basketball LInks: Signings, Russian titles, and Milton-Jones speaks
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 28, 2013 at 10:02am

WNBA:Jay Z has signed Skylar Diggins to Roc Nation sports. That's pretty dope.Brittney Griner has signed a deal with Nike.Introducing the Mercury's new point guard, Samantha Prahalis.Lindsay Whalen and Janel McCarville are hoping to pick up where they lef...more

Women's Basketball links: College items back on top of the news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 27, 2013 at 10:19am

College:USC Coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke has rounded out her coaching staff, by hiring Jualeah Woods and Brandy Manning. They join Evan Unrau, who was retained.Ariel Massengale dreams of a return to the Final Four with the Lady Vols.UConn's Stefanie Dolson i...more

Women's Basketball News: WNBA team previews begin
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 25, 2013 at 11:11am

WNBA:San Antonio Silver Stars season preview, by fullcourt.The Lynx are hoping to pick up where they left off.The draft was a dream come true for Kelsey Bone.College news:UConn Coach Geno Auriemma has been inducted into the Connecticut Hall of Fame.Angel ...more

Brittney Griner's way of coming out is progress in the sports world
by Swish Appeal
posted April 24, 2013 at 9:04am

Regardless of how people view her announcement, any time someone has to reveal a personal detail on his or her life, it's just not going to be easy, especially when that person is one of the most notable athletes in college athletics, and now the WNBA. ...more

Women's Basketball links: Dog days of April
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 24, 2013 at 9:01am

I miss basketball.WNBA:Q&A;with Chicago Sky Coach Pokey Chatman.Former Gulf Coast Community College coach Roonie Scovel talks about seeing former player Andrea Smith drafted last week.Jessica Moore isn't returning to the Connecticut Sun.Shoulder surge...more

College Basketball news: The wheels keep turning
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 23, 2013 at 8:41pm

College coaching changes:Alabama Coach Wendell Husdon has been reassigned to an administrative role in the school's athletic department.Randy Norton is UAB's new coach.The new head coach at Dartmouth is Belle Koclanes.Michigan State Coach Suzy Merchant ha...more

The early 2013-2014 NCAA women's basketball preseason top 10
by Swish Appeal
posted April 22, 2013 at 2:07pm

1. Connecticut Huskies: They return Breanna Stewart, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Stefanie Dolson. The three of them could probably win a National Championship on their own. Can you say "undefeated"? 2. Duke Blue Devils: They have the most talent of an...more

Just a titch of Women's Basketball news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 21, 2013 at 8:55pm

WNBA news:Brittney Griner: playing above the rim in the WNBA.Thirty seconds with the three to see.One source says the Mystics need to commit to their younger players.Brittney Griner:So Brittney Griner is gay....can the WNBA move on?Could Griner's announce...more

2013 WNBA Draft: New York Liberty draft pick Kelsey Bone & her mother on draft night & Bill Laimbeer
by Swish Appeal
posted April 19, 2013 at 8:01pm

Q&A;with Kelsey Bone Swish Appeal: What are your emotions, how excited are you after getting drafted? Kelsey Bone: "Amazing in how I feel. I was so nervous when the show actually started. When they called my name for the Liberty, there was a cal...more

WNBA & NCAA: Lots of "the three to see" in the news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 19, 2013 at 7:54pm

This story is really touching:Brittney Griner, Elena Delle Donne and Skylar Diggins all were bullied when they were younger. They became friends last year and supported each other throughout this season.WNBA:Swin Cash discusses the evolution of the WNBA.T...more

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner gives interview to XTRA Sports 910's Bickley and MJ in Phoenix
by Swish Appeal
posted April 19, 2013 at 7:48pm

Here's a link to sportsradiointerviews.com, which has an audio file of an interview that Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner gave to XTRA Sports 910's Bickley and MJ which was done yesterday. Most of the interview centers on Griner's plans on the impa...more

Brittney Griner comes out as being already out
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 18, 2013 at 9:09am

Brittney Griner, Elena Delle Donne and Skylar Diggins discuss sports and sexuality:SI Video host Maggie Gray: "Another big topic in sports recently is sexuality, especially with the NFL. In football it was rumored that maybe one or more players were going...more

Mailbag: No disrespect, but another assistant who's a black woman could coach at Washington
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted April 17, 2013 at 8:00pm

Washington has begun its search to replace women’s basketball coach Kevin McGuff. And already I’ve heard rumors that because Tia Jackson failed as a coach, the Huskies wouldn’t hire another black woman assistant for her first head-coachi...more

But of course, there's more NCAA Basketball news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 17, 2013 at 7:43pm

Coaching changes:Cynthia Cooper-Dyke was introduced as USC's new coach today.Nyla Milleson is George Mason's new coach.Terry Fowler will take over as coach for South Alabama.Alabama A&M;has fired Atherias Warmley.Transfer:Forward Kristi Mokube is tran...more

NCAA Coaching changes: big ones
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 17, 2013 at 7:35pm

Kevin McGuff is leaving the University of Washington for Ohio State.San Diego State Coach Beth Burns is retiring. ...more

The Chicago Sky Selects Elena Delle Donne Second Overall in 2013 WNBA Draft
by stephaniemp
posted April 16, 2013 at 10:16am

The Chicago Sky Selects Elena Delle Donne Second Overall in 2013 WNBA Draft CHICAGO, April 15, 2013 — The Chicago Sky has selected University of Delaware guard/forward Elena Delle Donne with the second overall pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft. In 2013...more

T'was the night before the WNBA draft
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 15, 2013 at 9:14am

I'm excited about tomorrow's draft, which will be 5 p.m. Pacific on ESPN.I'll be covering the event from Los Angeles Sparks headquarters, so check in with my twitter then: twitter.com/hoopism.Draft news:The Sun is not in a position to draft an impact play...more

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