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USA Basketball announces participants in 2016 USA Women’s U18 National Team Trials

USA Basketball  announced the participants in the 2016 Women’s U18 National Team Trials that will take place May 28-30 at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The USA will look to…

Duke: McCallie and AD address evaluation of women’s basketball program

In light of an evaluation of the women’s basketball program to investigate claims that head coach Joanne P. McCallie mistreated players and coaches, Duke released statements today from the university’s athletic director and McCallie. Several…

Minnesota Lynx re-sign center Janel McCarville

From the Lynx: The Minnesota Lynx today announced that the team has re-signed former Lynx and University of Minnesota women’s basketball star center Janel McCarville. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.…

Nike releases a Skylar Diggins player exclusive

Nike releases a Skylar Diggins player exclusive

From Nike: This special Nike Zoom HyperRev 2016 Player Edition (PE) honors Skylar Diggins’s beloved mom, Renee. The shoe features personal details including “You Do You” printed on the inside of the strap as a reminder…

Florida lands transfer from Utah State, MWC leading scorer Funda Nakkasoglu

Funda Nakkasoglu, a native of Australia and two-year standout at Utah State University is transferring to Florida. Per NCAA rules, Nakkasoglu will have to sit out the 2016-17 season and will have two years of eligibility remaining beginning…

New York Liberty acquires guard Shoni Schimmel from Atlanta Dream in exchange for 2017 second round draft pick

New York Liberty acquires guard Shoni Schimmel from Atlanta Dream in exchange for 2017 second round draft pick

The New York Liberty acquired All-Star point guard Shoni Schimmel from the Atlanta Dream in exchange for its 2017 second round draft pick. Schimmel is a 2014 WNBA first round pick (No. 8 overall), two-time…

UConn lands transfer from Duke, sophomore center Azurá Stevens

Sophomore center Azurá Stevens heads to Connecticut after transferring from Duke. The Raleigh, N.C. native will be forced to sit out the 2016-17 season due to NCAA transfer rules. She will have two years of eligibility remaining…

San Antonio Stars waive Danielle Adams

From the Stars: The San Antonio Stars today announced that the team has waived Danielle Adams. “We would like to thank Danielle for her five years with the Stars organization and wish her the best…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 04-28-2016

USA Basketball: Olympic roster makeup is one “that will give us the best chance to win” (Hoopfeed) https://t.co/tLCHqO9Pn2 #rio2016 -> Texas: Jamie Carey named assistant coach https://t.co/HhpBxQNYSU #ncaaw -> Virginia Tech: Kenny Brooks announces staff…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 04-27-2016

Australian Opals coach Brendan Joyce rates Candace Parker as 1 of the world’s top 3 players (AdelaideNow) https://t.co/DLIjj67NHS #rio2016 -> Catch up on yesterday’s news: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 04-26-2016 https://t.co/Oz4cJe5FlL #ncaaw #wnba ->…

Melanie Balcomb no longer head coach at Vanderbilt

Melanie Balcomb no longer head coach at Vanderbilt

Melanie Balcomb will not return as head coach of Vanderbilt according to a report by the Tennessean. The program’s all-time winningest coach saw a slide in her team’s fortunes in the past four years, missing…

USA Basketball leaves Candace Parker off Rio Games final roster

Happy birthday to 2X @Olympics gold medalist @Candace_Parker! ????? #USABWNT @TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/sUt7fioLCG — USA Basketball (@usabasketball) April 19, 2016 Two-time Olympic gold medalist Candace Parker is not on the roster for the 2016 Summer Games…

Minnesota Lynx add Kaili McLaren and Sydney Wallace to complete training camp roster

From the team: The Minnesota Lynx today finalized the team’s 2016 training camp roster by signing forward Kaili McLaren and guard Sydney Wallace. Minnesota’s roster now stands at 16 players. McLaren, a 6-2 forward, most…

UConn forward Napheesa Collier undergoes successful surgical procedure on her hip

From UConn: UConn women’s basketball freshman forward Napheesa Collier underwent a successful surgical procedure on her hip to repair an injury that has been bothering her since high school.  The procedure took place on Thursday,…

Chicago Sky signs free agent Maggie Lyon to a training camp contract

The Chicago Sky signed free agent Maggie Lyon to a training camp contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. From the Sky: “Maggie’s a tough player with a high basketball IQ,” said Sky Head Coach…

Women’s basketball community mourns loss of music icon Prince, Timberwolves and Lynx issue statement

When doves cry, Lynx cry. #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/XgcfdnN95D — Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) April 21, 2016 Music legend and cultural icon Prince died at the age of 57 on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at his Paisley Park recording studio…

Stars: Dan Hughes to step after season, Ruth Riley named general manager as part of succession plan

After 16 years coaching in the WNBA, San Antonio Stars coach Dan Hughes will step down after the season. As part of his succession plan to help find a new coach and transition, the team…

Thirty-five athletes to attend 2016 USA Women’s U17 World Championship Team trials

Thirty-five players accepted invitations to attend trials for the 2016 USA Basketball Women’s U17 World Championship Team. Trials will take place May 26-30at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The selected team…

Nike signs Breanna Stewart, Rachel Banham, Aerial Powers, Jonquel Jones and Tiffany Mitchell

Nike signed Breanna Stewart to a multi-year endorsement deal, adding to what has already been a historic year for the most decorated player in women’s college basketball history. In addition to Stewart, this year’s No. 1 pick in the…

NCAA president Emmert: Women’s basketball loses $14 million per year

NCAA President Mark Emmert addresses the Aggies and answers student-athlete questions on his visit to campus. pic.twitter.com/V1LR5nbkLZ — Utah State Athletics (@USUAthletics) April 14, 2016 Last week NCAA President Mark Emmert visited Utah State University.…

Michael Cooper adds son Miles to Atlanta Dream coaching staff

From the team: The Atlanta Dream has named Miles Cooper as an assistant coach, completing its coaching staff for the 2016 WNBA season. Per team policy, terms of Cooper’s contract are not disclosed. Cooper, who…

New York Liberty signs free agent and veteran guard Lindsey Harding

The New York Liberty signed free agent guard Lindsey Harding, per team policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. Harding, a former No. 1 overall pick out of Duke University (2007), is an…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 04-17-2016

Catch up on yesterday's news: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 04-16-2016 https://t.co/k7zzUxkqp0 #ncaaw #wnba -> Diana Taurasi and Sancho Lyttle lead UMMC Ekaterinburg to 3rd #EuroLeague title https://t.co/QccQq2rMUO #wnba -> UNCG: Trina Patterson named head…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 04-16-2016

Marist’s Tori Jarosz invited to attend Dallas Wings training camp https://t.co/vOaz4Oa1QO #wnba -> Detailed notes from the 2016 #WNBA Draft: History made, surprise trades, the Pac-12 seven & Canada on the rise https://t.co/WCHrMtw9OY -> Geno…

Geno Auriemma hospitalized, resting comfortably under observation

4/19 Update from UConn: Geno Auriemma returned home from the hospital on Tuesday morning.  He is feeling better and enjoying some time with his family.  Coach Auriemma and his family wish to express their appreciation and…

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