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Sports notables react to Indiana “religious freedom” law that allows anti-gay discrimination, NCAA issues statement

Sports notables react to Indiana “religious freedom” law that allows anti-gay discrimination, NCAA issues statement

Posted by Tully Bevilaqua on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Update: March 28, 2015 The following joint statement was issued Saturday, March 28 by the NBA, WNBA, Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever in regard to the…

2015 Wade Trophy finalists announced

From the WBCA: The Wade Trophy Committee, along with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and SHAPE America – the Society of Health and Physical Educators, announced the 12 finalists in contention for The Wade…

2015 Sweet Sixteen field set

The field for the 2015 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 includes: Albany Region No. 1 Connecticut vs. No. 5 Texas No. 3 Louisville vs. No. 7 Dayton Oklahoma City Region No. 1 Notre Dame vs. No.…

After 36 years, Andy Landers to retire

From a Georgia release: Andy Landers, the only full-time women’s basketball head coach in University of Georgia history, announced his retirement on Monday. Landers recently completed his 36th season in Athens, during which he recorded…

Indiana Fever acquire Shenise Johnson from San Antonio Stars

The Indiana Fever and San Antonio Stars announced a trade that sent combo guard Shenise Johnson and a 2015 second-round draft pick from the Stars, in exchange for the Fever’s 2015 first- and third-round draft picks.…

Katie Lou Samuelson named the 2015 Naismith Trophy Girl’s High School Player of the Year

Katie Lou Samuelson, Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, California) Katie Lou Samuelson is the 2015 Naismith Trophy Girl’s High School Player of the Year presented by Hilton Worldwide and the fifth player to come…

2014-15 Gatorade State Girl’s Basketball Players of the Year

Photos and Bios RUTHY HEBARD WEST VALLEY HS, AK SHAQUERA WADE HUNTSVILLE HS, AL JORDAN DANBERRY CONWAY HS, AR KRISTINE ANIGWE DESERT VISTA HS, AZ KATIE LOU SAMUELSON MATER DEI HS, CA MICHAELA ONYENWERE GRANDVIEW…

USA Today Coaches Poll for March 10, 2015: No changes in top 5, Ohio St. & Northwestern enter

The USA Today Sports Top 25 women’s basketball coaches poll, with team’s records through Monday in parentheses, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th, ranking in last week’s poll and…

Connecticut recruit Katie Lou Samuelson named the 2015 Morgan Wootten Player of the Year

The McDonald’s All American Games and Hall of Fame Coach and Selection Committee Chair, Morgan Wootten named Connecticut recruit Katie Lou Samuelson as the girl’s 2015 Morgan Wootten Player of the Year The award recognizes…

John R. Wooden Award Final Ballot for 2015

The John R. Wooden Award announced the 2015 Women’s National Ballot. Selected by the Wooden Award National Advisory Board, the ballot consists of 15 student-athletes who are eligible for college basketball’s most prestigious honor. All…

South Florida welcomes challenge of top-ranked Connecticut in American Athletic Conference final

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – “I’ve told the kids this week, it’s not every day you get to play for a conference championship,” South Florida coach Jose Fernandez said to media after his Bulls defeated Tulane in…

Arizona AD: Niya Butts to remain as head coach for at least another year

Arizona closed out the year losing in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament to UCLA Thursday as the No. 11 seed. The Wildcats finished with a 10-20 record, going 3-15 in conference play. Last…

2015 NCAA Division I Conference Tournament Schedule

2015 DIVISION I WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS TV Schedule Conference *Location Tournament Champion Regular Season Champion America East Vestal, N.Y. / Highest Seed Albany Maine American Athletic Uncasville, Conn. Connecticut Connecticut Atlantic 10 Richmond, Va.…

Coaches voting results for Pac-12 postseason honors

In a vote of the league’s 12 women’s basketball head coaches, California senior Reshanda Gray was voted the Pac-12 Player of the Year announced league commissioner Larry Scott. Oregon State’s Ruth Hamblin was selected the…

Katie Lou Samuelson is the 2015 WBCA High School Player of the Year, WBCA High School All-America Team announced

Release from the WBCA: Katie Lou Samuelson of Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, is the 2015 WBCA High School Player of the Year and headlines the 2015 WBCA High School All-America Team,…

USA Today coaches poll for Feb. 24, 2015: Oregon State, FSU, Arizona State and Princeton continue to rise

The USA Today Sports Top 25 women’s basketball coaches poll, with team’s records through Monday in parentheses, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th, ranking in last week’s poll…

2015 Battle of the Bay, Part II: No. 18 Stanford looks to sweep Cal

Battle of the Bay, Part II California (19-7, 11-4) at No. 18 Stanford (20-7, 12-3) 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m ET ESPN2/WatchESPN, Roxy Bernstein and Mary Murphy Radio/Audio stream:KZSU 90.1FM PALO ALTO, Calif. – In a…

Infographic: Where does Minnesota center Amanda Zahui B.’s single-game rebounding record stand?

Tuesday night before a game against No. 13 Iowa, Minnesota sophomore center Amanda Zahui B. received accolades for setting a new program blocks record. During the game she surpassed the 1,000 career-point mark and set…

USA Today Coaches Poll: FGCU leaps into top 25 riding 18-game win streak

USA Today Coaches Poll: FGCU leaps into top 25 riding 18-game win streak

Connecticut enjoys its second week atop the USA Today Coaches poll after defeating No. 2 South Carolina last week. Florida Gulf Coast rose seven spots in voting and lands at No.24. Yesterday the Eagles entered…

Lisa Leslie and Leta Andrews among finalists for Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2015

Leta Andrews, the all-time winningest high school coach, and three-time WNBA MVP Lisa Leslie are among the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame finalists for the Class of 2015. “The finalists for the Class of 2015 are…

Sue Bird, Swin Cash and Tamika Catchings discuss being in New York for NBA All-Star, their careers and more

LI''s own Sue Bird is here at @NBAAllStar Media Day. pic.twitter.com/dngqxZbGRP — Newsday Sports (@NewsdaySports) February 13, 2015 Veterans Sue Bird (Seattle Storm), Swin Cash (New York Liberty) and Tamika Catchings (Indiana Fever) are among…

John R. Wooden Award announces the Women’s Late Season Top 20

Release from John R. Wooden Award: The John R. Wooden Award announced the Women’s Late Season Top 20 today, a list comprised of 20 student-athletes who are the front-runners for college basketball’s most prestigious individual…

2015 Senior CLASS Award finalists announced

Ten NCAA women’s basketball student-athletes who excel both on and off the court were selected as finalists today for the 2014-15 Senior CLASS Award in collegiate basketball. To be eligible for the award, student-athletes must…

Naismith Trophy Women’s Midseason 30

The Atlanta Tipoff Club administers the Naismith Awards. Named in honor of Dr. James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball, the Naismith Trophy recognizes the top Men’s and Women’s College Basketball Players of the…

2015 Allstate WBCA and NABC Good Works Teams

The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and Allstate Insurance Company today announced the 20 student-athletes named to the 2015 Allstate WBCA and NABC Good Works Teams. For the…

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