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Road to Dallas: List of automatic qualifiers for the 2017 NCAA tournament

The full 64-team bracket will be announced on the NCAA Women’s Selection Show Monday, March 13. The two-hour special will begin at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, and move to ESPNU at 8 p.m. for further…

Brittney Griner signs multi-year contract with Phoenix Mercury

Three-time WNBA All-Star and 2016 Olympian Brittney Griner signed a new multi-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury the team announced Sunday. The Mercury did not disclose the terms of the contract. “Brittney Griner is the…

Dawn Staley named head coach of the USA Basketball Women’s National Team through 2020

Dawn Staley named head coach of the USA Basketball Women’s National Team through 2020

Press conference video || Reactions from Staley’s former coach and teammates USA Basketball announced South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley as the new head coach of the USA Basketball Women’s National Team through 2020. The press…

Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner will miss the 2017 season due to pregnancy

Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner will miss the 2017 season due to pregnancy. She released the following statement today: “I am so happy to announce that I’m expecting. I have always wanted a family and…

Evina Westbrook named the 2017 Morgan Wootten Girls Player of the Year

The McDonald’s All American Games announced Evina Westbrook as the 2017 Morgan Wootten Girls Player of the Year. A guard from Salem, Oregon (South Salem H.S.), Westbrook will play at Tennessee next season. The McDonald’s…

Purdue coach Sharon Versyp reveals early stage breast cancer diagnosis

Release from Purdue: Purdue women’s basketball head coach Sharon Versyp revealed Monday that she has now joined the community of men and women fighting cancer, as she has recently been diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in…

Florida releases head coach Amanda Butler

Release from Florida: After 10 years University of Florida women’s basketball coach Amanda Butler will not return next season, athletics director Scott Stricklin announced Monday. “Amanda obviously loves the University of Florida. She worked tirelessly…

Megan Walker named WBCA High School Player of the Year, All-America team announced

Megan Walker (Chesterfield, Virginia) of Monacan High School is the 2017 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association High School Player of the Year and a member of the 2017 WBCA High School Coaches’ All-America team. Walker scored her…

Cynthia Cooper-Dyke resigns as head coach of Southern California

After getting ousted in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament with a 71-58 loss to California, USC announced that head coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke resigned. “I absolutely love USC and I always want what is…

Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year semifinalists announced

The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the ten national semifinalists in consideration for the 2017 Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year. The four finalists will be announced on March 15. Last Name First Name School Conference Aston…

2017 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year semifinalists announced

The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the semifinalists for the 2017 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year. The four finalists will be announced March 17, 2017. Last Name First Name Class Position School Conference Collier Napheesa Sophomore…

Kelsey Plum named Pac-12 Player of the Year, Scott Rueck tabbed as Pac-12 Coach of the Year

Just a few days after becoming the NCAA women’s basketball all-time career scoring leader, Washington senior guard Kelsey Plum was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year. She joins Giuliana Mendiola (2003) as the second…

San Antonio Stars acquire center Clarissa Dos Santos from the Chicago Sky in exchange for center Astou Ndour

The San Antonio Stars acquired center Clarissa Dos Santos from the Chicago Sky in exchange for center Astou Ndour. “Clarissa Dos Santos has been the catalyst for the recent success of the Brazilian national team,”…

Seattle Storms signs free agent guard Jennifer O’Neill

The Seattle Storm signed free agent guard Jennifer O’Neill to a training camp contract. The 5-5 guard appeared in 13 games for the Minnesota Lynx in 2015. O’Neill signed a training camp contract with the…

Devereaux Peters adds her voice to the Wiggins controversy via video

Devereaux Peters adds her voice to the Wiggins controversy via video

Down & Dirty with Devereaux Video by Indiana Fever forward Devereaux Peters, @MsPeters14 To put this video in context, at the beginning of the week, former WNBA player Candace Wiggins stunned the women’s basketball world…

Atlanta Dream sign Australian guard Rachel Jarry

The Atlanta Dream signed forward Rachel Jarry to a training camp contract. A member of the Australian national team, Jarry was originally drafted by the Dream in the second round of the 2011 WNBA Draft.…

Girl’s roster for 2017 Jordan Brand Classic announced

Can't wait to get the ball rolling. The @JordanClassic is back for 2017. See y'all there! #NEXTvsNEXT pic.twitter.com/Dn5xNnC1QG — Maya Moore (@MooreMaya) January 27, 2017 This year’s game takes place Friday, April 14 at Barclays…

Indiana Fever sign free agents Jeanette Pohlen-Mavunga and Bashaara Graves to training camp contracts

The Indiana Fever signed free agents Jeanette Pohlen-Mavunga and Bashaara Graves to training camp contracts. Pohlen-Mavunga is a 6-0 guard who has played with Indiana since her rookie season in 2011. She appeared in 12…

Washington Mystics sign free agent forward Tianna Hawkins

Washington Mystics signed free agent forward Tianna Hawkins. The team first acquired the free agent forward prior to the 2014 season. “We are glad to welcome Tianna back to the Mystics,” said head coach Mike…

Phoenix Mercury signs guard Shay Murphy

The Phoenix Mercury signed 5-foot-11 guard Shay Murphy, a player who was a reserve on the Mercury’s 2014 championship squad. “Shay is the kind of player you want on your team,” said Mercury General Manager…

Connecticut Sun sign Danielle Adams to a training camp contract

The Connecticut Sun signed Danielle Adams to a training camp contract. “We are excited about the opportunity to bring Danielle Adams into camp to compete for a roster spot,” Sun head coach and general manager…

NCAA unveils third of three top 16 reveals for 2017

NCAA unveils third of three top 16 reveals for 2017

Here is the final #ncaaW Top 16 Seeds reveal before Selection Monday! pic.twitter.com/7ON7L5MmEX — NCAA Women’s Basketball (@ncaawbb) February 21, 2017 The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship Sport Committee provided the third of three…

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces 14 finalists for Class of 2017 election

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced 14 finalists for Class of 2017 election on Saturday during NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans. The finalists include four players, seven coaches, a referee, a legendary contributor…

Dallas Wings trade Odyssey Sims to the Los Angeles Sparks in exchange for picks in WNBA Draft

We’ve acquired PG Odyssey Sims and the 11th overall pick in the 2017 Draft from Dallas in exchange for the fourth and 23rd overall picks. pic.twitter.com/hoWjdm5jaR — Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) February 17, 2017 In…

WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike Extends Contract with Los Angeles Sparks

Nneka Ogwumike,  the 2016 WNBA MVP, signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Sparks. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Last season  she became one of only seven players in WNBA history to…

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