Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 06-15-2015 to 06-21-2015
Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-21-2015
- Catch up on yesterday’s news: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-20-2015http://t.co/OlxzGqVUj5 #ncaaw #wnba ->
- 4 #WNBA games today, all on local TV & NBA TV, no Live Access http://t.co/LRokKR0rOa NYL at ATL, CON at LAS, TUL at MIN, PHO at SEA ->
- West Coast trip hasn’t cooled Connecticut Sun any (Norwich Bulletin) http://t.co/WkRPkec3Ue#wnba ->
- Sun at Sparks about to tip, live from Staples #wnba Erin Phillips and Alana Beard out with injuries http://t.co/Ues00DNkcJ ->
- Staring for Los Angeles: Jantel Lavender, Jennifer Lacey, Marianna Tolo, Farhiya Abdi, Temeka Johnson #wnba ->
- Starting for Connecticut: Alyssa Thomas, Camille Little, Kelsey Bone, Alex Bentley, Jasmine Thomas #wnba ->
- The Sparks hold a moment of silence for the victims of the Charleston Shooting. #wnba ->
- Sun on a 5-game streak coming into Los Angeles, Alyssa Thomas scores first for Sun but LA’s Temeka Johnson hustles back to return the favor. ->
- RT @RichardCohen1: So LA basically missing a starting five at this point. Phillips/Toliver/Beard/Nneka/Parker. Yeesh. #wnba ->
- Sparks not missing a beat without marquee players, balanced effort as they lead Sun 15-7, 5:37 after a layup from Temeka Johnson. #wnba ->
- After last shot from Temeka Johnson, now with 5pts/2asts early in 1Q, Anne Donovan calls a timeout. #wnba ->
- Alex Bentley with back-to-back treys for the Sun, trying to play catchup, 21-13 Los Angeles at 2:43 in 1Q. ->
- End of 1Q: Los Angeles 26, Connecticut 18 #wnba Jantel Lavender 6pts/4rebs, Marianna Tolo 6pts ->
- Final: New York 73, Atlanta 64 http://t.co/uUdcW4p4m9 #wnba Brittany Boyd 18pts/5rebs, Sugar Rodgers 17pts, Tina Charles 13pts/12rebs ->
- Elizabeth Williams & Kayla Pedersen help Sun close the gap in 2Q, Sun got within 2 but Sparks pull away again, 34-26 4:22 #wnba ->
- Halftime: Los Angeles 40, Connecticut 30 #wnba Farhiya Abdi 12pts, Marianna Tolo 8pts/4rebs ->
- Ogwumike sisters meet for the 1st time during the regular season and both are on the bench.#wnba http://t.co/os9U44pv20 ->
- Temeka Johnson may be the shortest person on the floor, but she is strong and fearless, driving to the basket, 42-35 Los Angeles 6:55 in 3Q. ->
- Marianna Tolo doing a good job keeping Kelsey Bone in check. #wnba ->
- Sun closing in again as the third quarter winds down, one-point game 52-51 Los Angeles#wnba ->
- Alex Bentley makes free throws to tie the game up, 52 all. Sun at Sparks. ->
- End of 3Q: Tie game, 52 all, Connecticut @ Los Angeles #wnba LA: Lavender 14pts/8rebs, Abdi 12pts || CON: Bentley 13pts/5rebs, Little 13pts ->
- As Temeka Johnson just made her free throws, someone dude yelled out “I love you TJ!” lol.#wnba ->
- The Sun on a mission to start the fourth quarter, spurred by two layups from Alex Bentley, take the lead. #wnba ->
- After free throws from Johnson, Sparks within 1, 60-59 Los Angeles, 5:21 #wnba ->
- RT @LA_Sparks: .@Quickdeuce remains perfect from the line today, 5/5. Sparks % from the line, 89% to Sun’s 62%. ->
- RT @webinista: These 3rd quarter Sparks collapses ???????????? ->
- Sparks season ticketholders @webinista & @misterjt stayed loyal to the franchise thru last ownership fiasco #wnba http://t.co/LrdJsm3Dth ->
- Sparks fighting for their lives to get a win, Tolo helping them fight back from losing a lead with a reverse layup, 68-66 Sun, 2:12 #wnba ->
- Sparks led by as much as 10. Sun have won two in a row on the road, woke up in 3rd quarter. #wnba ->
- Bentley & Lacey go to floor after Alex drives for a layup, knee in Jen’s chest. Lacey called for a blocking foul, officials decide to review ->
- 52.6 secs left and Sun up 70-68. The call stands. Crowd boos. Bentley at the line. ->
- Bentley makes both free throws, Sun lead 72-68, under a minute to go. #wnba ->
- Final: Connecticut 76, Los Angeles 68 #wnba Sun win 6 in a row (6-1), Sparks remain winless at 0-4. ->
- Sun go home, face Sparks Friday: Alex Bentley 21pts/5rebs, Kelsey Bone 14pts/5rebs, Camille Little 13pts/4rebs, Chelsea Gray 11pts/4rebs ->
- Sparks: Erin Phillips (right knee sprain), Alana Beard (left foot injury) both day-to-day won’t travel to Connecticut for Friday game. #wnba ->
- Anne Donovan said Sun youngsters Alyssa Thomas, Kelsey Bone & Alex Bentley are key to a “mature lockerroom”, praised their work ethic. #wnba ->
- Magic Johnson during game (and your Sparks fans felt same way after that 3rd quarter collapse. #wnba Caption this. http://t.co/cw108e5Xwg ->
- RT @TranishaH_22: I think I should call Candace when I get home… https://t.co/cENUtkeMQ3->
- RT @_CoachHill: “Maybe Lisa Leslie wanna come back and play ” RT @hoopfeed:http://t.co/6d6cNE0ATm ->
- RT @TulsaShock: Tulsa Shock beat @minnesotalynx 86-78 to go 6-1 and lead the Western Conference! ?????? ->
- RT @TulsaShock: Final stats from tonight’s win vs. @minnesotalynx! What a great TEAM win!#ShockTulsa http://t.co/O5VFtvPPTd ->
Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-20-2015
- Catch up on yesterday’s news: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-19-2015http://t.co/Dk1yyW5G7s #ncaaw #wnba #fiba ->
- Dishin & Swishin 6/18 podcast features Anne Donovan: Are the Sun the best story of the early#WNBA season? http://t.co/0AEDFyHgY6 ->
- Today’s games: Washington at Indiana || Chicago at San Antonio http://t.co/4oLZ2iUl05#wnba ->
- $48,000 payout for Illinois WBB assistant coach who left amid allegations (Chicago Tribune)http://t.co/X89l2M2UK9 #ncaaw ->
- #USA Women’s World University Games team tips-off training, Arizona State’s Katie Hempen added to roster http://t.co/pZBdw2rU9F ->
- UC Santa Barbara lands transfer from Ole Miss, 5-10 guard Sarah Porterhttp://t.co/6DWkl6GIZd #ncaaw ->
- How Amanda Green went from a Duke manager to one of the highest ranking women in an#NBA front office (News OK) http://t.co/0L0e1qN41f ->
- Halftime: Washington 44, Indiana 42 http://t.co/3ZciSl2BIf #wnba ->
- The 2016 NCAA Women’s Final Four logo unveiled http://t.co/ZouYTFaVXX #ncaawhttp://t.co/ppPa2CkHwo ->
- Final: Washington 87, Indiana 75 http://t.co/3ZciSkL0jF #wnba http://t.co/rQLbljRgBR ->
- RT @wnbachicagosky: Congratulations @De11eDonne on 1,000 career @WNBA points and counting…#WNBABallot http://t.co/wDiSZNn41Y ->
- Final: Chicago 95, San Antonio 87 OT http://t.co/3MQQfWVs6G #wnbahttp://t.co/4xbIkKNO7w ->
- Louisiana Tech’s Tyler Summitt & Grambling’s Nadine Domond indifferent about NCAA rule changes http://t.co/QFsIUe2dWB #ncaaw ->
- Cierra Burdick critical of
Tennessee decision on Lady Vols (GoVolsXtra) http://t.co/J26o0NGQmq #ncaaw #wnba -> - Candace Parker, other former players urge Tennessee to keep ‘Lady Vols’ (GoVolsXtra)http://t.co/dKisYyvMFw #ncaaw #wnba ->
- Memphis adds Darryl Brown as associate head coach http://t.co/L40ahQvk3j #ncaaw ->
- Tamika Catchings got her love of the game — and her defense — from her NBA veteran father (USA Today) http://t.co/PX7hFbsYBN #wnba ->
- Alysha Clark steps into leadership role, and back into starting lineup, for Storm (Seattle Times) http://t.co/ul31ozSBQg #wnba ->
Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-19-2015
- Catch up on yesterday’s news: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-18-2015http://t.co/nkgKUkAV0j #ncaaw #wnba #fiba ->
- Dishin & Swishin 6/18 podcast features Anne Donovan: Are the Sun the best story of the early#WNBA season? http://t.co/0AEDFyHgY6 ->
- Today’s #WNBA games: TUL at WAS, IND at NYL, CHI at ATL, MIN at SAN, CON at PHO. TV/Streaming: http://t.co/LRokKR0rOa ->
- Detroit signs transfer from Loyola (IL), 6-0 forward Cortney Williams http://t.co/BFiKeqc3fb#ncaaw ->
- RT @KatieDowd: Stuck at work? Watch the #WarriorsParade live right here:http://t.co/sU5Uq5Xn3d http://t.co/2Z6cZ3fqdc ->
- South Carolina: Dawn Staley receives contract extension/raise, guaranteed salary of $1.1 million for 2015-16 http://t.co/IwGyiX3EvM #ncaaw ->
- RT @GamecockWBB: #Gamecocks welcome Allisha Gray to the family!http://t.co/UE4P1cJeVX ->
- Transfer from North Carolina Allisha Gray chooses South Carolina http://t.co/7rB74n24rP#ncaaw ->
- Rutgers vs. Seton Hall WBB game scheduled, Mon., Nov. 16, 7 p.m. ET at Seton Hall (APP)http://t.co/mwFpCCkVZY #ncaaw ->
- RT @Morgs_theONE: Dawn not playing! https://t.co/yNrf3sr7NC ->
- North Florida adds transfer from Liberty, 5-10 guard Jaitesha Hanson http://t.co/H2mdnxeqpq#ncaaw ->
- 480 nominees for 2015 NCAA Woman of the Year award, 82 from basketball programs http://t.co/Tv5lhXucyl #ncaaw ->
- Exodus continues from UNC, Stephanie Mavunga granted release, last of the 2013-14 freshman class http://t.co/YlRZrDdFar #ncaaw ->
- Tenn. Martin dismisses Ashia Jones, OVC Female Athlete of the Year http://t.co/NVIsx58PC8#ncaaw ->
- UT Martin on Ashia Jones:: She didn’t “abide by the standards we set for our program on a consistent basis” http://t.co/NVIsx58PC8 #ncaaw ->
- RT @HisAndHers: When you lost the Super Bowl but you got the hookup to another victory parade… #WarriorsParade http://t.co/zYooAbdtr1 ->
- RT @CoachBanghart: We’re not born with hate…we learn it. Shame on those that teach, encourage, or allow hate. Really (impact-fully) sad. ->
- Indiana on fiyah! After 1Q leads New York 32-12 at MSG http://t.co/BINU37fMOU Maggie Lucas 14pts ->
- Halftime: Tulsa 40, Washington 36 http://t.co/sl4YCRIqUM #wnba Riquna Williams 11pts, Skylar Diggins 9pts, Plenette Pierson 8pts ->
- Halftime: Indiana 48, New York 33 http://t.co/BINU37fMOU #wnba Coleman and Lucas with 14pts each ->
- Halftime: Atlanta 37, Chicago 36 http://t.co/W4R55yxya5 #wnba McCoughtry 10pts/5rebs/3asts, Hodges 10pts ->
- Final: Tulsa 86, Washington 82 http://t.co/sl4YCRIqUM #wnba Pierson 24pts/6rebs, Williams 22pts/4asts, Diggins 14pts/5asts ->
- Atlanta @Braves honor Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer http://t.co/SxEObe10Fb #ncaaw#mlb ->
- North Carolina: Transfers shed light on UNC’s expectations (WRAL) http://t.co/QNWadXyhTP#ncaaw ->
- Final: Atlanta 74, Chicago 73 http://t.co/W4R55yxya5 #wnba McCoughtry 18pts/8rebs/6asts, de Souza 13pts/11rebs, Hodges 12pts, Burdick 11pts ->
- Final: Indiana 80, New York 63 http://t.co/BINU37fMOU #wnba Lucas 23pts, Coleman 16pts/6rebs/7asts, Kizer 12pts ->
- RT @PatBoylanPacers: Fever roll in NY 80-63 despite Catchings being held scoreless for 1st time in career. Vs. WAS tomorrow night at BLF, I… ->
- Final: Minnesota 74,San Antonio 59 http://t.co/U4mE0Sk6AO #wnba Moore 14pts/4rebs/5stls,Augustus 18pts,Brunson 12pts/9rebs/5blks,Jones 12pts ->
- Halftime: Phoenix 31, Connecticut 29 http://t.co/mpXWRfDyC9 #wnba ->
- RT @RetProf77: The hammer is about to fall and they’re getting out before it does. Smart kids. https://t.co/OnI7kZzyXj ->
- Wow, big shot DeWanna Bonner drives in last seconds, finishes. Connecticut at Phoenix goes into OT at 70 all. #wnba ->
- RT @DT3sBun: DEWANNA SAYS I WANNA OVERTIME ->
- Double overtime, Connecticut at Phoenix, 76 all. http://t.co/mpXWRfV9tH #wnba ->
- RT @Da20one: I’m not mad about double overtime. It’s a good game ->
- Connecticut is like “enough with this overtime mess, bye Felicia” 86-78 Sun with under a minute to go. ->
- DeWanna Bonner fouls out with 42 secs to go, finishes with 21pts/9rebs #wnba ->
- Final: Connecticut 90, Phoenix 78 http://t.co/mpXWRfDyC9 #wnba Bone 27pts/14rebs, Bentley 19pts/6rebs, Thomas 15pts/9rebs, Gray 10pts/4asts ->
- Connecticut extends win streak to 5 and breaks Phoenix’s home win streakhttp://t.co/mpXWRfDyC9 #wnba ->
Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-18-2015
- Fascinating first stage of EuroBasket Women 2015 http://t.co/JmmjXoHjVq #FIBA ->
- #FIBA EuroBasket Women 2015 news http://t.co/kKXNO551YF and statistical leaders aftera week: http://t.co/0zPa5BQ35E ->
- Five torn ACLs later, Jacki Gemelos finally makes #WNBA roster (AP) http://t.co/a60CbNYdVl->
- Mystics’ Kara Lawson on being home, broadcasting and the WNBA (Washington Times)http://t.co/QG9c8M8zSN #wnba ->
- Georgia Southern: Alex Stewart and Toby Wagoner join staff as assistant coacheshttp://t.co/WkplsfHuMy #ncaaw ->
- Illinois chancellor confident in AD as former WBB players consider lawsuit (News-Gazette)http://t.co/W49w3QDQFK ->
- Backcourt commits should help Nebraska rev up defense (Omaha|com) http://t.co/c3T4pEz3Ni#ncaaw ->
- New Mexico: Yvonne Sanchez’s 4-year deal official, some differences from previous deal (Albuquerque Journal) http://t.co/fARMkFhGUy #ncaaw ->
- RT @DishNSwish: Its Thursday! Don’t miss a new Dishin & Swishin podcast around 3 pm ET on @hoopfeed with guest Anne Donovan head coach of @… ->
- Dishin & Swishin 6/18 podcast features Anne Donovan: Are the Sun the best story of the early#WNBA season? http://t.co/0AEDFypG6y ->
- North Carolina A&T adds transfer from Memphis, 6-1 forward Courtney Powellhttp://t.co/fWAwYsP1F9 #ncaaw ->
- #WBCA announces selections to 2015-16 board of directors http://t.co/0rrW0hgVzf #ncaaw ->
- How Connecticut has landed in a surprising spot — atop the East (ESPN)http://t.co/CtNKVlpAKd #wnba ->
- DeLisha Milton-Jones hopes her experience will help Dream after slow start (AJC)http://t.co/H6sWqqiJZl #wnba ->
- Brittany Boyd, Reshanda Gray face challenges adapting to new roles in #WNBA (Daily Californian) http://t.co/2X0nKX0qrQ ->
- Virginia Tech: Britney Anderson returns as an assistant coach http://t.co/2nnN4uVuOC#ncaaw ->
- Former UNC All-American Tonya Sampson absolves Sylvia Hatchell in paper scheme (Herald-Sun) http://t.co/HlyQJfNjgH #ncaaw ->
- Bradley adds 2 transfers: 5-10 forward Briana Gray (Saint Louis), 5-7 point guard Kat Yelle (Ohio) http://t.co/yMlG8vynAZ #ncaaw ->
- UT Arlington: Kristin Cole promoted to associate head coach http://t.co/xKKhKVA40y #ncaaw->
- Former #WNBA player Andrea Stinson takes coaching next step at NBA D-League national tryout http://t.co/pGc5ABBQKD ->
- Arizona unveils 2015-16 non-conference slate, features Toledo, Kansas, Pacific, Louisiana Tech, FGCU http://t.co/sd1P6JvZKE #ncaaw ->
- With three starters out, Washington Mystics brace for meeting with Tulsa Shock (Washington Post) http://t.co/lN5p2D1iZH #wnba ->
Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-17-2015
- Catch up on yesterday’s news: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-16-2015http://t.co/sFJqnVxop5 #ncaaw #wnba #fiba ->
- National High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year for girl’s basketball: Chad Hibdon (Blackmon H.S., TN) http://t.co/BZXK9V9e8l ->
- National High School Coaches Association Player of the Year: Katie Lou Samuelson (Mater Dei H.S., CA) http://t.co/pK2FwmwHVn ->
- Atlanta Dream signs forward Cierra Burdick and guard Sydney Carterhttp://t.co/QWynWjtH4M #wnba ->
- #WNBA 2015 All-Star Balloting now open http://t.co/Y7jG9wP6Vf ->
- Punishment yet to arrive, but North Carolina already feeling pain (Charlotte Observer)http://t.co/T1H9ITXuRl #ncaaw ->
- UNC: Tar Heels’ Program Reeling (ESPN) http://t.co/bqrnjO9B03 #ncaaw ->
Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-16-2015
- Catch up on yesterday’s news: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-15-2015http://t.co/oUwIn1pozz #ncaaw #wnba #fiba ->
- Today’s #WNBA games: Fever at Dream, Stars at Shock, Sun at Storm, Lynx at Sparks. TV/Streaming http://t.co/4oLZ2iUl05 ->
- Halftime: Indiana 49, Atlanta 35 http://t.co/vj28D8up6I #wnba Coleman 12pts/3rebs, Lucas 11pts, Kizer 8pts/3rebs ->
- Halftime: Tulsa 45, San Antonio 29 http://t.co/QwN09V6Ou9 #wnba Pierson 12pts, Williams 11pts, Diggins 8pts/3rebs ->
- Final: Indiana 90, Atlanta 79 http://t.co/vj28D8up6I #wnba Coleman 18pts/6rebs, Lucas 17pts, Achonwa 12pts, Catchings 11pts/10rebs/4asts ->
- Final: Tulsa 88, San Antonio 61 http://t.co/QwN09V6Ou9 #wnba Pierson 20pts, Williams 16pts, Diggins 13pts, Hooper 11pts, Zahui B 10pts/7rebs ->
- Wisconsin: 5-9 guard Carly Truesdale decides to transfer http://t.co/Pbt6LbLvpx #ncaaw ->
- Guard Allisha Gray to transfer from North Carolina (Daily Tar Heel) http://t.co/AhUw0jMVYE#ncaaw ->
- Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley set to return from #EuroBasketWomen2015, team waives center Victoria Macaulay. #wnba ->
- Jacksonville: Yolette McPhee-McCuin & incoming freshman Shalonda Neely guide Bahamas to 1st CBC title http://t.co/O0nwbTy2WF #ncaaw #fiba ->
- Toledo: Assistant coach Rebekah Legan resigns http://t.co/Mkbzkrg5SX #ncaaw ->
- Eastern Michigan: Tory Verdi gets contract extension through 2021 (MLive)http://t.co/zYWfzSgb2n #ncaaw ->
- Eastern Washington replenishes roster after exits with four signees (Spokesman)http://t.co/Aq6T730Cgi #ncaaw ->
- Halftime: Connecticut 41, Seattle 30 http://t.co/2tH5LD6vSY #wnba Camille Little 10pts/3rebs, Alyssa Thomas 7pts/3rebs ->
- Halftime: Los Angeles 28, Minnesota 23 http://t.co/94m0638IdC #wnba ->
- RT @warriors: The wait is over – Your Golden State #Warriors are #NBA CHAMPIONS!!!#GSW #NBAFinals http://t.co/3xxxrnJbJN ->
- RT @NBA: The Golden State @Warriors are the 2015 #NBA Champions!! #NBAFinals#DubNation http://t.co/U0wOJVyL0Z ->
- Final: Connecticut 79, Seattle 58 http://t.co/2tH5LD6vSY #wnba Gray 16pts, Little 12pts/5rebs, Bentley 12pts, Thomas 11pts/6rebs ->
- Final: Minnesota 67, Los Angeles 52 http://t.co/94m0638IdC #wnba Moore 22pts/4rebs/4asts, Augustus 20pts/4asts ->
Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-15-2015
- Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 06-08-2015 to 06-14-2015http://t.co/Xjigjc7kEz #ncaaw #wnba #fiba ->
- Ohio State 2015-16 non-conference schedule featurese South Carolina, UConn, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Princeton http://t.co/hho6yHZAKZ #ncaaw ->
- Nebraska: Ashley Ford returns as an assistant coach http://t.co/ou4TvSysx4 #ncaaw ->
- Duke: Azura Stevens set to fill Elizabeth Williams’ shoes (Chronicle) http://t.co/QlKco7EwAd#ncaaw ->
- Brandon Schneider prepares for first season at Kansas (Daily Kansan) http://t.co/z4CryGCcwB#ncaaw ->
- New Mexico 2015-16 non-conference schedule features UTEP, SMU, Minnesotahttp://t.co/zdzkitiqBH #ncaaw ->
- Lauren Hill’s family continues fight against brain cancer (AP) http://t.co/uJlMcJrE2O #ncaaw ->
- #EuroBasketWomen2015 weekend results #fiba http://t.co/oS6a1Tytib ->
- #EuroBasketWomen2015: Historic win over Russia keeps Latvia in contention |http://t.co/6idEYUwqDz #fiba ->
- Chicago Sky forward Tamera Young underwent surgery on Monday to repair a ligament in her right thumb, no set timeline for her return. #wnba ->
- RT @Duke_WBB: #Duke is excited to announce addition of @lexiekiah_4 (Lexie Brown) to the 2015-16 roster! Welcome to the #DukeFamily http://… ->
- Princeton: Chessie Jackson added to staff as an assistant coach http://t.co/vwIOXgxvkr#ncaaw ->
- McCallie on Lexie Brown: “She is highly motivated to pursue academics & basketball at the highest level in the ACC” http://t.co/LULUf3FYIx ->
- #WNBA Players of the Week: East: Elena Delle Donne (Sky) || West: DeWanna Bonner (Mercury) http://t.co/szd3EONtjs ->
- Dayton: Jeff House joins staff as an assistant coach http://t.co/DAXugJmoGz #ncaaw ->
- Sun Kelsey Bone likes to mix it up underneath (Hartford Courant) http://t.co/ON0emlitZM#wnba ->
- Leilani Mitchell impressing through first four games with Phoenix Mercuryhttp://t.co/gTgWO2vU8X #wnba ->
- There’s a lot of good vibes from new-look Mercury (ESPN) http://t.co/w25FpgimHR #wnba ->
- Today’s #EuroBasketWomen2015 results #fiba http://t.co/ff2OCLdJRK ->