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The legacy of Marques Jackson: “He never left a girl behind”

Marques Jackson attends the signing of Akil Simpson to SMU. (Photo courtesy of LaMonithal Harris-Simpson) DALLAS — On a rainy weekend in Dallas, mourners gathered to celebrate the life of Marques Jackson, 46, the founder…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-04-19

What’s new at Mizzou: Part 1 (Mechelle Voepel) http://j.mp/aDsUxF #ncaaw # Bob Boldon ready for task at Youngstown State (TribToday.com) http://j.mp/cVpAUv #ncaaw # Best Women's Players Compete In Hartford Sunday (courant.com http://j.mp/d4lu5J #fiba # Ex-WNBA…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-04-18

BYU forward Keilani Moeaki, football player Harvey Unga, withdraw from school (BYUCougars.com) http://j.mp/bxRHXB #ncaaw # Keilani Moeaki and Harvey Unga broke the school's honor code. BYU honor code: http://j.mp/bf3rc8 #ncaaw # USA Basketball: Kalana Greene…

Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Digest for week ending 2010-04-18

Some final thoughts on the Final Four (Blue Star Basketball) http://j.mp/bBvcTD #ncaaw # Getting to know… New York Liberty rookie Kalana Greene (Swish Appeal) http://j.mp/9dRkxL #wnba # Alysha Clark, Part 1: Getting to Know the…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-04-17

Baylor Lady Bears now have experience and talent (star-telegram.com) http://j.mp/bqA6s1 #ncaaw # Geno Auriemma Thrives In A 4-Year World (courant.com) http://j.mp/dtYc25 #ncaaw # USA Basketball: Kalana Greene learning from the best (courant.com) http://j.mp/dpn0pf #ncaaw #…

Purdue coach Sharon Versyp agrees to two-year contract extension

Purdue head women’s basketball coach Sharon Versyp agreed to a two-year contract extension, securing her presence on the Boilermaker sideline through the 2014-15 season. It is the second contract extension for Versyp who became Purdue’s…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-04-16

USA Women’s National Team to close spring training with scrimmage against USA Select Team (usabasketball.com) http://j.mp/acQvBm # Kalana Greene, Kelsey Griffin, Danielle Robinson, Monica Wright talk about being on the USA Select Team http://j.mp/98GMBu #…

Connecticut Sun waives veteran forward Tamika Whitmore

The Connecticut Sun waived veteran forward Tamika Whitmore on Thursday. "We thought this was the best course for both Tamika and the Connecticut Sun," said Vice President and General Manager Chris Sienko. "Doing this now…

Kelsey Bone heads back to Texas, joins the Aggies

Former South Carolina center Kelsey Bone ended speculation as to her transfer plans with the announcement that she signed with Texas A&M. “We had recruited Kelsey Bone since she was in the seventh grade,” said…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-04-15

EuroLeague 2009-2010: A Personal journey for Janel McCarville (FIBA Europe) http://j.mp/cqkQbq #fiba #wnba # Awards handed out without Illinois State women's coach (pantagraph.com) http://j.mp/9mT7Jg #ncaaw # Notre Dame: Best friends bid one another goodbye (South…

Tulsa Shock trades Crystal Kelly to the San Antonio Silver Stars for Shanna Crossley

The Tulsa Shock traded forward Crystal Kelly to the San Antonio Silver Stars for guard Shanna Crossley. Crossley, a Tennessee graduate, appeared in 19 games last year for the Silver Stars, averaging five points a…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-04-14

Alabama women's wheelchair basketball beats Illinois, 66-36. Wins national title (TuscaloosaNews) http://j.mp/cn9DhS #ncaaw # Furman to announce new women's basketball coach (TheLedger.com) http://j.mp/dC5Lhb #ncaaw # Georgia College & State coach John Carrick retires after 27…

San Antonio Silver Stars add three to their training camp roster

The San Antonio Silver Stars signed guards Charel Allen and Dee Davis and forward Krystal Vaughn to training camp contracts Tuesday. “We are pleased to have such a competitive camp shaping up,” said General Manager…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-04-13

WNBL: Abby Bishop a key signing for Dandenong Rangers (Dandenong Leader) http://j.mp/dr76Gu #wnbl # Nebraska Husker women celebrate season (omaha.com) http://j.mp/cSV4My #ncaaw # EuroLeague title: A four-gone conclusion for Spartak Moscow Region (fibaeurope.com) http://j.mp/bhCGA9 #fiba…

Video: Marion Jones working out with Nolan Richardson and Wayne Stehlik

Marion Jones works out with Tulsa head coach Nolan Richardson at the University of Tulsa on Friday April 9, 2010.

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-04-12

Some final thoughts on the Final Four (Blue Star Basketball) http://j.mp/bBvcTD #ncaaw # Getting to know… New York Liberty rookie Kalana Greene (Swish Appeal) http://j.mp/9dRkxL #wnba # Alysha Clark, Part 1: Getting to Know the…

Marques Jackson, founder of DFW Elite, passes away

A pioneer of AAU girl’s basketball in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and nationwide, Marques Jackson, 46, passed Sunday morning after suffering from a heart attack. Coaches and players began tweeting thoughts of sadness and heartbreak…

Spartak Moscow EuroLeague champions again, Taurasi MVP again

With its star-studded cast led by Diana Taurasi, Spartak Moscow Region earned its fourth straight EuroLeague title over the weekend beating Spain’s Ros Casares 87-80. The Final Four featured big names on other teams like…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-04-11

Cal: Alexis Gray-Lawson Leaving a Lasting Legacy (Daily Californian) http://j.mp/9ivfFU #ncaaw #wnba # WNBA.com: Post-Draft Quotes from 2010 WNBA Draft Picks http://j.mp/d9gzgr #wnba # 3 finalists named for Wright St. job: Kyle Rechlicz, Kathi Bennett,…

Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Digest for week ending 2010-04-11

Cal wins WNIT crown; Michigan's Veronica Hicks honored (Detroit Free Press) http://j.mp/clYz5j #ncaaw #wnit # Cal's Alexis Gray-Lawson: "I can’t believe we really won a championship!" (hoopfeed.com) http://j.mp/bHedTM #ncaaw #wnit # Stanford's Jayne Appel still…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-04-10

Israel: Women's Super League final playoff series, Sheri Sam w/25 pts. (Haaretz) http://j.mp/cvKFGE # Five reasons Jaime Green is a good hire for Newman (kansas.com) http://j.mp/cqw7TB #ncaaw # New Missouri women’s coach likes the fast…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-04-09

Cardinal's crushing loss will hurt a while (sfgate.com) http://j.mp/aUlP9E #ncaaw # WNBA draft suspense builds for Nebraska Huskers’ Griffin (omaha.com) http://j.mp/99W8Eo #ncaaw #wnba # Nebraska: Busy Kelsey Griffin starting to feel a draft (huskerextra.com) http://j.mp/9gxnae…

Draft coverage roundup, hello New York?

As the WNBA draft wrapped up yesterday, teams began updating their websites with news of their picks. Around the country newspapers did the same to announce the selection of hometown players, those from area universities…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-04-08

Painful End to Jayne Appel's Illustrious Cardinal Career (FanHouse) http://j.mp/dg6RKY #ncaaw # Tina Charles: Moving in the fast lane (The Day) http://j.mp/dbqLPc #ncaaw # The way this one got away will be hard to forget…

WNBA Draft Day, coaches join players during live coverage

Update: Complete Draft Selection List Live coverage of the 2010 WNBA Draft kicks off at 3 p.m. ET today from NBA Entertainment studios in northern New Jersey on ESPN2 and ESPN3.com. After the first round,…

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