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Seattle Storm signs forward Ramu Tokashiki to a multi-year deal

The Seattle Storm signed forward Ramu Tokashiki to a multi-year deal. “Taku is a key building block for our future,” said Storm head coach Jenny Boucek. “Her combination of passion, athleticism, fearlessness and instinct for…

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 finalists selected by women’s committee

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the finalists for the Class of 2016 today in Toronto during NBA All-Star festivities. Finalists selected by the Women’s Committee to appear on this year’s Hall of…

Los Angeles Sparks re-sign Candace Parker

Q&A with Candace Parker: The WNBA star on her offseason activities, the Sparks and more From the team: The Los Angeles Sparks have re-signed two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker, executive vice president and general manager…

Indiana Fever names Steven Key as an assistant coach for 2016 season, replacing Gail Goestenkors

From the Fever: The Indiana Fever have named Steven Key as an assistant coach for the 2016 season, replacing Gail Goestenkors who has chosen to pursue other interests outside of coaching. Key, who assisted Anne…

Chicago Sky re-signs center Clarissa Dos Santos

Sky center Clarissa Dos Santos has re-signed to remain with the Chicago Sky through the 2016 season. Per team policy, terms of the contract are not disclosed. “Clarissa is a physical and intelligent player whose…

Olympic finalists set to attend February 21-23 USA Basketball Women’s National Team Training Camp

The USA Basketball Women’s National Team will conduct a training camp Feb. 21-23 at the University of Connecticut. The minicamp, which is expected to be the final training camp before the 2016 U.S. Olympic Women’s…

2016 Mid-season team for the Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year Award

Lindsay Allen, Notre Dame Jillian Alleyne, Oregon Ameryst Alston, Ohio State Kristine Anigwe, California Rachel Banham, Minnesota Imani Boyette, Texas Jordin Canada, UCLA Alaina Coates, South Carolina Nina Davis, Baylor Makayla Epps, Kentucky Aliyyah Handford,…

Atlanta Dream re-signs unrestricted free agent Matee Ajavon

The Atlanta Dream re-signed unrestricted free agent, guard Matee Ajavon. Per team policy, terms of the contracts are not disclosed. “I am very happy to be back with the Atlanta Dream,” Ajavon said.  “There is no other…

2016 WNBA Season: Key Dates

April 24: Training camps open April 29: Preseason games begin May 7-15: Jr. WNBA Week May 13: Final roster cut-down date: 12 players, 5 pm ET May 14: WNBA tip-off May 30: Memorial Day June: WNBA Pride Month…

2016 Allstate WBCA Good Works teams announced

The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and Allstate Insurance Company announced student-athletes named to the 2016 Allstate WBCA Good Works teams. In its fourth year, the award honors athletes that have dedicated themselves to bettering…

Seattle Storm re-signs guard Angel Goodrich

From the team: Guard Angel Goodrich has re-signed with the Seattle Storm, the team announced today. “Angel is a playmaker who thrives on creating for and making her teammates better,” said Storm head coach Jenny…

Seattle Storm re-signs forward Crystal Langhorne

From the team: The Seattle Storm has announced that forward Crystal Langhorne has re-signed with the franchise. “We are thrilled to have Crystal back in a Storm uniform,” said Storm President & GM Alisha Valavanis.…

Chicago sky re-signs forward Jessica Breland

From the team: Sky forward Jessica Breland has agreed to a multi-year contract to remain in Chicago. Per team policy, terms of the contract are not disclosed. “I am pleased to announce the re-signing of…

Indiana Fever sign free agents Jeanette Pohlen and Erica Wheeler to training camp contracts

From the Fever: The Indiana Fever have announced the signing of free agents Jeanette Pohlen and Erica Wheeler to training camp contracts. Pohlen, a 6-0 guard who has played with Indiana since her rookie season…

Pac-12 Players of the Week: Oregon State’s Jamie Weisner and Oregon’s Maite Cazorla

Pac-12 Players of the Week: Oregon State’s Jamie Weisner and Oregon’s Maite Cazorla

Hoopfeed’s ballot: Player of the Week: Jamie Weisner (Oregon State) || Freshman of the Week: Maite Cazorla (Oregon) Cheryl Coward, founding editor of Hoopfeed, participates in the weekly Pac-12 voting. For the week of Feb. 1-7,…

Phoenix Mercury re-sign Penny Taylor

The Phoenix Mercury announced the re-signing of Penny Taylor, one of the top players in franchise history. The team has not revelaed terms of its contract with the veteran forward. Taylor, who did not play in…

2016 Nancy Lieberman Award Finalists

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the finalists for the 2016 Nancy Lieberman Award The award, now in its 16th year, recognizes the top point guard in women’s NCAA Division I college basketball. Candidates exhibit…

Minnesota’s Rachel Banham ties NCAA single-game scoring record with 60 points in win over Northwestern

Wilt Chamberlain pic. pic.twitter.com/PG7nLLgE1Z — Minnesota Women's Basketball (@GopherWBB) February 7, 2016 Rachel Banham tied the NCAA single-game scoring record with 60 points in a 112-106 double-overtime victory at Northwestern on Sunday. The senior shattered the…

Monday’s No. 1 UConn at No. 2 South Carolina game sold out

From South Carolina: South Carolina women’s basketball will play in front of its first ever sold out crowd at Colonial Life Arena when the No. 2/2 Gamecocks host No. 1/1 UConn on Monday night, the…

Connecticut Sun sign Shekinna Stricklen to a new two-year contract

The Connecticut Sun signed Shekinna Stricklen to a new two-year contract. Per team policy, terms were not released. From the team: “Shekinna is a talented guard that is a proven three-point threat in the WNBA,”…

Atlanta Dream signs unrestricted free agent Carla Cortijo

Atlanta Dream signs unrestricted free agent Carla Cortijo

The Atlanta Dream signed unrestricted free agent Carla Cortijo. Per team policy, terms of the contracts are not disclosed. From the team: “I have a list of things to accomplish and signing this contract with…

Chicago Sky re-signs veteran center Erika de Souza

From the team: Veteran center Erika de Souza has inked a deal to return to the Chicago Sky for the 2016 season. Per team policy, terms of the contract are not disclosed. “We are excited…

Washington Mystics sign forward LaToya Sanders to a multi-year deal

From the team: Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault announced today that the team has signed forward LaToya Sanders to a multi-year deal.  She joined the team last season and in 23 games averaged 5.0…

Connecticut Sun acquire fourth overall pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft from Atlanta Dream in exchange for Elizabeth Williams.

From the team: The Connecticut Sun announced today it has acquired the fourth overall pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft from the Atlanta Dream in exchange for Elizabeth Williams. “We are excited about the trade…

Minnesota Lynx re-sign free agent guard Renee Montgomery

From the team: The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has re-signed free agent guard Renee Montgomery. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. “We are excited to have Renee return to…

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