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Lexie Brown lands at Duke after transferring from Maryland

Junior guard Lexie Brown signed with Duke the school announced Monday. When she announced her decision to leave Maryland, she indicated a desire to play for a program closer to her home in Suwanee, Ga.…

Fever’s Tamika Catchings suspended one game without pay for making contact with a game official

Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings has been suspended one game without pay for making contact with a game official announced Todd DeMoss, associate vice president, WNBA basketball operations. The incident occurred with 5:54 remaining in…

Shavonte Zellous back with the Indiana Fever from Europe, Briana Butler waived

From the Fever: Expected to be absent from the WNBA through the length of the upcoming European Championships, June 11-28, Shavonte Zellous will instead return to the Indiana Fever in time for Friday’s home game…

2015 Preseason WNIT field announced

The 2015 Preseason Women’s National Invitation Tournament field was announced today. The tournament opens Nov. 13 with round one. Round two will be played Nov. 15-17; semifinals will be Nov. 19; and the championship is set…

NCAA women’s basketball adopts new rules, including four 10-minute quarters

NCAA women’s basketball adopts new rules, including four 10-minute quarters

Release from the NCAA: NCAA women’s basketball games will be played in four 10-minute quarters next season. The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved moving the game to the new format and away from the…

Opening night rosters for the 2015 WNBA season

Atlanta NUM PLAYER POS HEIGHT WEIGHT 10 Matee Ajavon G 5-8 160 31 Nadia Colhado C 6-4 196 14 Erika de Souza F-C 6-5 190 15 Tiffany Hayes G 5-10 155 13 Aneika Henry F-C…

DraftKings becomes marquee partner of New York Liberty, logo will appear on jerseys

The New York Liberty and DraftKings announced that the the fantasy sports company wil become the marquee partner of the franchise. The DraftKings’ logo will appear on the team’s home and away uniforms and shooting…

Mystics guard Ivory Latta resigns from UNC assistant coach job to concentrate on pro career

Release from UNC: In order to pursue new opportunities in her basketball playing career, North Carolina assistant coach Ivory Latta has decided to resign from her position with the Tar Heels. “I love Coach Hatchell…

Asia Durr named Parade’s 2015 Girls Basketball Player of the Year

Louisville commit Asia Durr (St. Pius X Catholic, Atlanta, Ga.) is Parade’s 2015 Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The full roster for the Parade All-America High School Girls Basketball Team: Seniors Only Name Pos. High School…

South Carolina adds heralded transfer from Georgia Tech, 6-2 guard Kaela Davis

Release from South Carolina: South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley announced that Kaela Davis (Suwanee, Ga./Buford HS) has signed a financial aid agreement to attend the University and play for the Gamecocks. Davis,…

Part 3: Coaches help to #BreakTheStigma around depression and suicide: “The why….”

Part 3: Coaches help to #BreakTheStigma around depression and suicide: “The why….”

Part 1 by Lindsey Werntz Part 2 by Meghin Williams At the beginning of the month University of Florida assistant coach Shimmy Gray-Miller began a project focusing on mental health awareness, depression and suicide in athletics. Her efforts included publishing…

Matchups for the ninth annual Big Ten/ACC Women’s Basketball Challenge announced

The Big Ten and Atlantic Coast Conferences announced the matchups for the ninth annual Big Ten/ACC Women’s Basketball Challenge. The event has been extended through the 2020 season. It features 14 matchups for the second consecutive…

2015 WNBA Preseason Schedule

Preseason (all times Eastern) Friday, May 22 Chicago 83, New York 55 Tulsa 81, San Antonio 51 Saturday, May 23 Atlanta Dream Classic in Louisville Connecticut Sun 76, Indiana Fever 68 Washington Mystics 79, Atlanta…

Los Angeles Sparks announce EquiTrust Life Insurance Company marquee sponsor for 2015

The Los Angeles Sparks announced a partnership with EquiTrust Life Insurance Company as the marquee sponsor for the 2015 season. “The partnership between EquiTrust and the Sparks is a perfect fit as both organizations are…

Updated: The Women’s Sports Foundation launches petition to deny Isiah Thomas ownership of New York Liberty

June 5, 2015 Update: Madison Square Garden responds to the Women’s Sports Foundation: “The Women’s Sports Foundation has continued to rely on erroneous and exaggerated media reports regarding Isiah Thomas and MSG.  They are misinformed.  In…

Part 2: Coaches help to #BreakTheStigma around depression and suicide: “Nobody really knows…”

Part 2: Coaches help to #BreakTheStigma around depression and suicide: “Nobody really knows…”

Part 1 Last week, we posted the first essay in a series focusing on mental health awareness, depression and suicide organized by University of Florida assistant coach Shimmy Gray-Miller and cross-posted on her website. This…

Texas hires WNBA legend Tina Thompson as an assistant coach

Release from Texas: AUSTIN, Texas — Women’s basketball legend Tina Thompson is the newest member of the Texas coaching staff. Thompson — the first overall pick in the inaugural WNBA Draft, two-time Olympic Gold medalist,…

2015 USA Basketball Women’s World University Games team announced

The 12-member roster for the 2015 USA Basketball Women’s World University Games Team is set following three days of trials that featured 51 athletes at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jordin Canada (UCLA/Los…

2015 U.S. Pan American Games team announced

Following three days of trials that featured 51 athletes at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the 12-member roster for the 2015 U.S. Pan American Women’s Basketball Team today was announced…

2015 USA U19 World Championship team announced

USA Basketball announced the 2015 USA U19 World Championship team. The USA squad is on a quest to capture a sixth-consecutive gold medal at the U19 Worlds, will compete in the 2015 FIBA U19 World…

NCAA rules committee recommends moving women’s games to four-quarter format

From the NCAA: NCAA women’s basketball games could be played in four 10-minute quarters next season. The NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee recommended the proposal following its meeting May 12-15 in Indianapolis. All rules proposals…

WNBA player’s union to monitor New York Liberty in light of Isiah Thomas hire

WNBA player’s union to monitor New York Liberty in light of Isiah Thomas hire

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced that it will hold recurring meetings with the franchise’s players to monitor the work environment at Madison Square Garden. The action comes as a result of the decision…

Seattle Storm signs Kristen Mann to a training camp contract

From the Storm: The Seattle Storm today announced that Kristen Mann has signed a training camp contract with the franchise. “We are excited to have Kristen be part of our process,” said Storm head coach…

Connecticut Sun trade rights to Asjha Jones, Lynx’s Janel McCarville to sit out

The Connecticut Sun traded exclusive negotiating rights to Asjha Jones to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for a second round pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft. Meanwhile, Lynx center Janel McCarville informed the team that…

Seattle Storm: Lauren Jackson to miss 2015 WNBA season

Seattle Storm: Lauren Jackson to miss 2015 WNBA season

After undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus and injured Achilles, Seattle Storm forward Lauren Jackson will miss the 2015 WNBA season. This will be the third straight season the three-time MVP and Australian Olympian will…

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