Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 05-07-2018
- 3 preseason games today!
Chicago vs. Indiana, 12:30pm ET
Dallas vs. New York, 5pm ET
Los Angeles vs. Connecticut,… https://t.co/zSFXjiBz5S -> - Kentucky hires familiar face, Amber Smith, renews assistant coaching contracts (Lexington Herald Leader) https://t.co/2eed4pHvp5 #ncaaw ->
- MTSU hires Matt Insell, son of coach Rick Insell, as an assistant coach (DNJ) https://t.co/PL5uTDGfhI #ncaaw ->
- Final: Indiana 79, Chicago 65 https://t.co/TgSzyFZ1OO #wnba #preseason ->
- Prairie View A&M: Sandy Pugh named head coach https://t.co/7tbqlhT7nU #ncaaw ->
- Utah: Lynne Roberts receives contract extension through 2023 https://t.co/DKOISsKIKS #ncaaw ->
- Final: Dallas 76, New York 69 https://t.co/PhNSfYbtKs #wnba #preseason ->
- Final: Connecticut 68, Los Angeles 65 https://t.co/VuYSrVUCsQ #wnba #preseason ->
- Baylor sophomore Natalie Chou granted a release and will transfer. Chou appeared in 64 games, 21 starts in two seas… https://t.co/dVSgPcPPSg ->
- Today's preseason results:
Indiana 79, Chicago 65
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Dallas 76, New York 69… https://t.co/p4jZKqB75s -> - Indiana Fever waived center Jennifer Hamson. The Fever's training camp roster remains at 16 players following today… https://t.co/SYrZNtrycX ->
- Remaining #WNBA Preseason Schedule https://t.co/BtdJcuQFQn ->
- #WNBA to work with a consulting firm to develop growth and marketing strategies https://t.co/R1yMPYgylR ->
- Sun guard Jessica January hopes to make most of second chance (NH Register) https://t.co/rwvRPDqzIf #wnba ->
- ‘I’m tired of being 15-19,’ says Storm standout Breanna Stewart, looking forward to her 3rd #WNBA season (Seattle T… https://t.co/sJGMgklHti ->
- Will Brittney Griner, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Jonquel Jones, Angel McCoughtry or Breanna Stewart break through as… https://t.co/AAP14tADeZ ->
- Indiana Fever rookie Stephanie Mavunga impresses in #WNBA debut (IndyStar) https://t.co/EGCxxhdiZX ->
- DePaul: Deja Cage, Vinisha Sherrod transferring from program (The DePaulia) https://t.co/7nSrDoKxz4 #ncaaw ->
- UAB: Randy Norton signs 5-year contract extension https://t.co/wb3GWi1l4F #ncaaw ->
- Penn State: Geoff Lanier joins coaching staff https://t.co/Cqtb0vXRSh #ncaaw ->
- Vermont to pay severance to Chris Day; ex-coach gets new job at La Salle (Burlington Free Press) https://t.co/WBdsOUjZDI #ncaaw ->
- RT @camillasaguin: TELEVISE THE GAMES. This is the best and only way to help the league grow.. https://t.co/uXcTece1io ->
- RT @nemchocke: Put the games on TV https://t.co/kuXUGO99X0 ->
- RT @mntwins020733: Maybe PUT THE GAMES ON TV… that would help the growth and marketing.. and like more then just ONE game a month on ESP… ->
- Or add more TV partners. Twitter streams help but games need to be on more national networks. So many people forget… https://t.co/kPuWZw6yxw ->
- RT @mntwins020733: @hoopfeed Yes adding would be great too.. I remember early on when Lifetime or Oxygen would show games or even WEtv.. If… ->
- From the Hoopfeed archives, Nov. 2015 (back when League Pass was called Live Access) https://t.co/RHP6q8SWlH Re: mo… https://t.co/OGNItwzRPE ->
- Great point about the website! https://t.co/EsvMzMoGFD ->
- 3 #WNBA preseason games today:
Phoenix vs. Seattle, 3pm ET
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Los Angeles vs. New York, 5pm ET… https://t.co/HKZ0th8wn3 -> - Pac-12's Larry Scott earned $4.8 million in 2016, keeping him as highest-paid commissioner (USA Today) https://t.co/FfSpaSf9ol #ncaa ->
- Chattanooga head coach Jim Foster is announcing his retirement after 40 years on the bench https://t.co/LeVIW0FFSr #ncaaw ->
- Bethany Donaphin named head of #WNBA League Operations https://t.co/CkMncZYmbw ->
- Final: Seattle 73, Phoenix 69 https://t.co/EbFqGpitIj #wnba #preseason ->
- Final: New York 81, Los Angeles 75 https://t.co/KcSNq0naU9 #wnba #preseason ->
- Final: Connecticut 79, Dallas 58 https://t.co/g3QpfsM6Ie #wnba #preseason ->
- Arizona State: Junior guard Sabrina Haines transferring (AZ Central) https://t.co/0U6HznRHyz #ncaaw ->
- Texas A&M adds graduate transfer from Maryland, forward Aja Ellison (The Eagle) https://t.co/cV3usqvt1o #ncaaw ->
- Maryland adds Karen Blair to coaching staff https://t.co/9bwQtAiVz6 #ncaaw ->
- ETSU coach Brittney Ezell signs a contract extension and earns another degree (WJHL) https://t.co/0NhWMvo61P #ncaaw ->
- Lindsay Whalen's first Gophers recruit said the coach 'had a huge impact' on her decision (Pioneer Press)… https://t.co/ut2xyR8djQ ->
- View from the Chicago Sky — Gabby Williams' #WNBA rookie diary (ESPN) https://t.co/5ZrUXpsN17 ->
- A record 4 Ivy Leaguers trying to make #WNBA teams (AP) https://t.co/v8u0gzgOcH ->
- Recent #WNBA transactions https://t.co/ylZriokivj ->
- Youth movement looks to spark Indiana Fever (WISHTV) https://t.co/NfzwULw6pV #wnba ->
- Purdue: Freshman forward Dani Lawson to transfer, appeared in 5 games after missing the rest of the year after knee… https://t.co/AAtmsgBSDn ->
- Seattle Storm waives 6-6 center Emily Potter (Utah) https://t.co/ejAl6P7J3c #wnba ->
- Jose Fernandez (USF) and Joni Taylor (Georgia) selected as court coaches for #USA Women’s U18 National Team trials… https://t.co/eWhfGWFU9D ->
- Minnesota Lynx waive forwards Jill Barta and Breanna Richardson and center Vionise Pierre-Louis https://t.co/Y5JMCGJ852 #wnba ->
- Rutgers adds transfer from Rhode Island, guard Charise Wilson https://t.co/BdUmDdLCLQ #ncaaw ->
- Pittsburgh: Danielle Atkinson, Terri Mitchell and Josh Petersen named to coaching staff https://t.co/chinJb49up #ncaaw ->
- UT Martin guard Kendall Spray transferring to Clemson (Tennessean) https://t.co/dA26WRZWcx #ncaaw ->
- Nevada adds transfer from TCU, guard Mikayla Christian https://t.co/syCEheyuDF #ncaaw ->
- Meet Azzi Fudd, the 15-year-old who might be the nation’s top girls basketball prospect (USA Today) https://t.co/9xVtiTT2G7 ->
- Lindsay Whalen lands another: top-100 player Mercedes Staples coming to Gophers (StarTribune) https://t.co/WrVFJrJpHe #ncaaw ->
- Natalie Butler happy to get chance with Dallas Wings https://t.co/hRqX69D352 #wnba ->
- Sun's Brionna Jones does well with a tall task (The Day) https://t.co/LbWDkbhTIq #wnba ->
- Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson's secret to success: veganism (Pioneer Press) https://t.co/GgI3pGFG6y #wnba ->
- Dallas Wings waive Loryn Goodwin and Natalie Butler https://t.co/wV5Q88xO40 #wnba ->
- RT @FullertonTitans: Very sad day in the Titan Family today, as we’ve lost one of our own. Former @WBBTitans (2011-15) standout Natalie Wil… ->
- Clemson: Joy Cheek joins coaching staff https://t.co/Yp0ZWx2egC #ncaaw ->
- Las Vegas waives 3 guards: Brooke Johnson, Kahlia Lawrence & Jacki Gemelos https://t.co/OZ1lwDSUxs #wnba ->
- Ten reasons why scholarship athletes are better off financially than others (College AD) https://t.co/l0Jh2K7alp ->
- Recent #WNBA transactions https://t.co/EHJcvkG78E ->
- Condi Rice: NCAA athletes should be able to make money off likenesses (USA Today) https://t.co/g9FOBpHCwn ->
- William & Mary adds transfer from Stetson, guard Sydney Wagner https://t.co/mkoIhbhD5d #ncaaw ->
- Jim Foster made immeasurable contributions to women's basketball (ESPN) https://t.co/FQQaxPDXXB #ncaaw ->
- Chattanooga alum Katie Burrows hopes she's hired as Mocs head coach (Times Free Press) https://t.co/wPebiS3c1x #ncaaw ->
- Bowling Green: Kim Cameron https://t.co/17W4ir5Q0D and Karmen Graham https://t.co/wgGSdZQYuY added to coaching staff #ncaaw ->
- UIC: Special Jennings and Katie Sullivan join coaching staff https://t.co/lIQ2wb0BQC #ncaaw ->
- Green Bay's Jessica Lindstrom reflects on 10 days with L.A. Sparks (GB Press Gazette) https://t.co/nOpZfuWk99 #wnba ->
- Connecticut Sun’s Cayla George taking care of business (New Haven Register) https://t.co/gA0m2mNx2z #wnba ->
- Sun's final preseason game is final audition for some (The Day) https://t.co/VJ7Q1fhPPM #wnba ->
- Stefanie Dolson, Gabby Williams and the Chicago Sky are ready for their close-ups (The Athletic) https://t.co/It06uNcEGz #wnba ->
- Chicago Sky focused on returning to #WNBA playoffs in 2018 (Chicago Sun-Times) https://t.co/jULLo3ov2f ->
- The Dallas Wings have a plan to improve attendance (Dallas Business Journal) https://t.co/cb8MJTErqJ #wnba ->
- Leaving early for #WNBA doesn't keep Allisha Gray from getting degree (Augusta Chronicle) https://t.co/OjG3ugaci5 ->
- Lynx bring Tanisha Wright back after season away (StarTribune) https://t.co/IUKmrjNFWI #wnba ->
- If age and experience mean anything, young Storm stars are due for a breakout (Seattle Times) https://t.co/GOwJVbjMgV #wnba ->
- Becky Hammon is on the verge of history, and Storm coach Dan Hughes saw it coming (Seattle Times) https://t.co/UFj67Xobyq #wnba ->
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: How high school sports made me a better person (Journal Sentinel) https://t.co/mfd2L8XsSQ ->
- Seattle Storm: Alysha Clark signs a multi-year extension https://t.co/WXPSNxMLaO #wnba ->
- RT @paugasol: Read my open letter about female coaches in @PlayersTribune. ???
https://t.co/246QFIVh7R -> - Today's preseason game: Atlanta vs. Connecticut, 7pm ET https://t.co/Y6B9KDs2fz #wnba ->
- Fever legend Tamika Catchings to wave green flag at IndyCar Grand Prix (IndyStar) https://t.co/dmztTyaI1p ?? ->
- Phoenix Mercury to award $5,000 to one lucky fan each time Brittney Griner dunks in a 2018 home game https://t.co/TySerDTXLc #wnba ->
- Lady Vols coach Holly Warlick says work on contract extension 'in progress' (Knox News) https://t.co/DouXIsAxok #ncaaw ->
- FIU starting guard Kristian Hudson to transfer (PantherNOW) https://t.co/2QK907CBlI #ncaaw ->
- Rutgers-Seton Hall: Charise Wilson's commitment flip may bring repercussions for future of series between the in-st… https://t.co/eBDUuTZAA8 ->
- Whirlwind start for new Bowling Green coach Robyn Fralick (The Blade) https://t.co/2IXLXqMxid #ncaaw ->
- #WNBA season set to begin – without the Stars (San Antonio Express-News) https://t.co/vQGGZbRrJj ->
- At Lynx training camp, sometimes less is more (Inforum) https://t.co/tJMmzHzUJw #wnba ->
- Minnesota Lynx teammates Seimone Augustus, Sylvia Fowles bring out the best in each other (ESPN) https://t.co/yY24KCinAY #wnba ->
- Lynx set sights on back-to-back titles (AP) https://t.co/xlxFh0gcab #wnba ->
- Marie Gülich, former Oregon State star, adjusting quickly in #WNBA (OregonLive) https://t.co/Gr7GnUqABM ->
- Brittney Griner, back from Russia, sets sight on #WNBA title, MVP with Phoenix Mercury (AP) https://t.co/quCVIe25hY ->
- Today's #WNBA preseason games:
China vs. Los Angeles, 5pm ET
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Indiana vs. Washington, 7pm ET… https://t.co/xqAOKZ3EDO -> - Boston College mourns former star Clare Droesch, a member of the 2004 Big East Championship team https://t.co/1jqTXHRwyT #ncaaw #RIP ->
- #WNBA makes a rare touch down in Bridgeport (New Haven Register) https://t.co/rZnjrrw1No ->
- Dayton: Shauna Green inks contract extension through 2024 https://t.co/zQB6SGQvDF #ncaaw ->
- From the @SeattleStorm: “Due to family matters, head coach Dan Hughes will miss tonight’s game in Phoenix. In his a… https://t.co/6yVnAxWPFs ->
- Final: Los Angeles 82, China 61 https://t.co/OYbaN72mJ7 #wnba #preseason ->
- Final: Washington 91, Indiana 56 https://t.co/xa7lK72cyt #wnba #preseason ->
- Final: Minnesota 87, Chicago 58 https://t.co/3ITeKNcMXB #wnba #preseason ->
- Final: Seattle 84, Phoenix 61 https://t.co/tJ8XzkQ4lp #wnba #preseason ->
- New York Liberty waives Shoni Schimmel https://t.co/eTGif5FdaJ #wnba ->
- The Atlanta Dream waived rookie forward Rosemarie Julien, the Dream’s current training camp roster sits at 14. #wnba ->
- Final: Dallas 68, Las Vegas 55 https://t.co/w1sFvU7N9I #wnba #preseason ->
- Dallas Wings waived forward Evelyn Akhator and center Ruth Hamblin. #wnba ->
- Source: Army associate head coach Colleen Mullen to be next Albany head coach (Daily Gazette) https://t.co/c8g7JYJ9NU #ncaaw ->
- Jim Foster ready for next chapter (Columbus Dispatch) https://t.co/VAdEMU2MdK #ncaaw ->
- A'ja Wilson statue planned at South Carolina (The State) https://t.co/8JaNvL3nOs #ncaaw #wnba ->
- Seimone Augustus' scoring drop was partly by design by Lynx (StarTribune) https://t.co/XEXrCX7Rjm #wnba ->
- The Cavaliers' LeBron James and Lynx star Maya Moore share many winning traits (StarTribune) https://t.co/fTPHKuX7qC #wnba ->
- Meet the mom behind the most successful family in women’s hoops: Ify Ogwumike (For The Win) https://t.co/PKZwsEtURx #wnba ->
- Motherhood is the guiding light in Los Angeles Spark Candace Parker’s life (The Undefeated) https://t.co/o89DSua95S #wnba ->
- Big basketball year for Elena Delle Donne includes stop at Delaware (Delaware Online) https://t.co/jEXhlKUGTW #wnba ->
- Aces rookie center Ji-Su Park impresses with skill, enthusiasm (Las Vegas Review-Journal) https://t.co/VtUQBMSy6i #wnba ->
