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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…

Dishin & Swishin 2/11/16 Podcast: It was a good week to be Rachel Banham!

[display_podcast] Click here to subscribe to the podcast with your feed reader or podcast app: j.mp/dishinpodcast. Available on iTunes, Google Play Music Podcasts, Player FM, Acast (iOS, Android) and Podcast Addict(Android). So how was your last week? If you are Minnesota…

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,…

Naismith Trophy Girls’ High School Player of the Year semifinalists

The Naismith Trophy All-American teams will be named on March 7 with the winner of the individual award named on Thursday, March 10, 2016.

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…

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…

2016 Dawn Staley Award Mid-Season Watch List

The Phoenix Club of Philadelphia announced the 2016 Dawn Staley Award Mid-Season Watch List. In its fourth season, the award recognizes the nation’s best guard in women’s NCAA Division I basketball. Staley, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and…

Midseason watch list for Ann Meyers Drysdale Award

The United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) announced the 16 midseason watch list candidates Monday for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award (Women’s National Player of the Year): Jillian Alleyene, Oregon Rachel Banham, Minnesota Nina Davis,…

Women’s basketball candidates announced for the 2016 Senior CLASS Award

Thirty NCAA women’s basketball student-athletes who excel both on and off the court were selected as candidates today for the 2015-16 Senior CLASS Award in collegiate basketball. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete…

2016 McDonald’s All American Games teams announced, Stanford and Maryland have most players on rosters

The 2016 McDonald’s All American Games will tip-off on March 30, 2016 at Chicago’s United Center. The 15th annual Girls Game will air live on ESPNU at 5:30 p.m. CT. The rosters were selected from a…

John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 20

The Los Angeles Athletic Club announced its John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 20. Chosen by a poll of national college basketball experts, the list is comprised of 20 student-athletes who are the frontrunners for…

2016 Naismith Trophy Girl’s High School Player of the Year Midseason Team

Key announcement dates: National Semifinalists – Tuesday, February 10, 2016 Finalists – Tuesday, February 24, 2016 All-American Teams – Monday, March 7, 2016 Winner – Thursday, March 10, 2016 2016 Naismith Trophy Girl’s High School…

Dishin & Swishin 1/09/16 Podcast: Channeling John Wooden? Cori Close has UCLA climbing the polls

Dishin & Swishin 1/09/16 Podcast: Channeling John Wooden? Cori Close has UCLA climbing the polls

[display_podcast] Welcome to 2016! Here’s wishing all of you a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year! For the first podcast of the year, Dishin & Swishin looks out West where the Pac-12 currently has the…

2016 McDonald’s All American Games Girls Nominees

The 2016 McDonald’s All American Games will tip-off on March 30, 2016. The 15th annual Girls Game will air live on ESPNU at 5:30 p.m. CT. A decision on the location of the 2017 Games…

A’ja Wilson named 2015 USA Basketball Female Athlete Of The Year

In recognition of her spectacular, MVP performance at the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship in Russia this past summer, A’ja Wilson (South Carolina/Hopkins, S.C.) today was named the 2015 USA Basketball Female Athlete of the…

Female candidates for Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2016

Today the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the eligible candidates for the Class of 2016. A press conference announcing the finalists will be held at NBA All-Star Weekend, which is scheduled for Friday, February…

Early Season Watch List: 2016 Naismith Trophy Women’s College Player of the Year

NAME SCHOOL CLASS POSITION CONFERENCE Lindsay Allen Notre Dame Junior G Atlantic Coast Jillian Alleyne Oregon Senior F Pac 12 Ameryst Alston Ohio State Senior G Big Ten Rachel Banham Minnesota Senior G Big Ten…

Nominees for 2016 Allstate WBCA Good Works Teams announced

The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and Allstate Insurance Company announced nominees for the 2016 Allstate WBCA Good Works Teams. This award shines a spotlight on a select group of student-athletes who have shown dedication to…

The 2015-16 John R. Wooden Award Preseason Top 30

The John R. Wooden Award announced the Women’s Preseason Top 30 today. The list is comprised of 30 student-athletes who are the early front-runners for college basketball’s most prestigious honor. The list is chosen by…

Sky’s Delle Donne And Vandersloot, Shock’s Paris Earn 2015 WNBA Peak Performer Honors

Chicago Sky guard/forward Elena Delle Donne, the 2015 WNBA Most Valuable Player, Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot, and Tulsa Shock center Courtney Paris have won the 2015 WNBA Peak Performer Awards for scoring, assists, and rebounding,…

Lisa Leslie inducted into Naismith Hall of Fame

Lisa Leslie inducted into Naismith Hall of Fame

A Look Back At Lisa Leslie’s Historic Career Lisa Leslie Charts Path for Others Video: Leslie Throws Down WNBA’s First Dunk From the Naismith Hall of Fame: Leslie is an eight-time WNBA All-Star (1999-03, 2005,…

Dishin & Swishin 08/06/15 Podcast: WNBA newcomers include surprising Rookie of the Year frontrunners

Dishin & Swishin 08/06/15 Podcast: WNBA newcomers include surprising Rookie of the Year frontrunners

[display_podcast] Click here to subscribe to the podcast with your feed reader or podcast app: j.mp/dishinpodcast. Available on iTunes, Player FM, Acast (iOS, Android) and Podcast Addict (Android). WNBA fans are spoiled when it comes to rookie. Check out this list…

Dishin & Swishin 07/29/15 Podcast: With Big Syl, the pressure is on the Lynx, and Maya Moore would not have it any other way

Dishin & Swishin 07/29/15 Podcast: With Big Syl, the pressure is on the Lynx, and Maya Moore would not have it any other way

[display_podcast] What a week to be Maya Moore! First, she drops 30 points in the All-Star game including eight in a row to lead the West to victory, earning Most Valuable Player. Follow that with…

Kristi Toliver’s record-breaking offensive fireworks help Sparks take down Tulsa, 98-95

Kristi Toliver’s record-breaking offensive fireworks help Sparks take down Tulsa, 98-95

Social media recap || Audio of Kristi Toliver’s postgame comments LOS ANGELES – In just her third game of the season after spending time overseas competing in EuroBasket Women for the Slovak Republic, Kristi Toliver led…

2015 NCAA Woman of the Year nominees announced, 82 from women’s basketball programs

NCAA member colleges and universities have nominated 480 female student-athletes – the most ever in the history of the program – for the 2015 NCAA Woman of the Year award. Of the nominees, 82 are…

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