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2012 WNBA Finals: Indiana Fever excited and optimistic about game three

After two hard-fought games in the WNBA Finals leaving the series tied at 1-1, the Minnesota Lynx travel to hostile quarters to face the Indiana Fever on Friday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for…

Oklahoma sophomore forward Kaylon Williams to miss 2012-13 season after rupturing her left Achilles tendon

From Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma women’s basketball sophomore forward Kaylon Williams will miss the upcoming season after rupturing her left Achilles tendon in practice this week, OU head coach Sherri Coale announced today. Williams suffered…

Game 2 of the WNBA Finals most viewed WNBA postseason game on ESPN since 1999

Game 2 of the WNBA Finals between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday, Oct. 17 was the most viewed and highest rated WNBA Playoff game on ESPN since 1999 reported the league Thursday.…

Caroline Doty and Twitter remind Dishin & Swishin of what makes women’s hoops special

Caroline Doty and Twitter remind Dishin & Swishin of what makes women’s hoops special

It has been a few years now that I have had the privilege of covering Connecticut women’s basketball online and hosting the Dishin & Swishin podcast. It is a labor of love for me, and…

Huskies, Irish dominate preseason Big East polls and awards

The Big East conference kicked off the first of several years of transition with their preseason polls and awards announcements. Gone is West Virginia this season, to be followed by Pitt, Syracuse and eventually Notre…

Honesty is the policy for the 2012-13 Huskies and coach Geno Auriemma

STORRS, Conn. – Connecticut women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma has been known to tell a story or two over his coaching career. Shocking revelation, right? Yesterday at Gampel Pavilion someone mentioned to Auriemma that…

2012 All-WNBA First and Second Teams announced

The 2012 All-WNBA First and Second Teams feature players selected by a panel of 41 national and local sportswriters and broadcasters at the conclusion of the regular season. Players were selected by position and received…

Statement: NCAA pulls tournament games from New Jersey, new state law allows betting on college sports

From the NCAA: The NCAA has been forced to relocate several championships from New Jersey because of a new state law now in effect allowing sports wagering on professional and collegiate games. The six championships,…

Lynx and Fever begin prep for WNBA Finals game 2

WNBA Finals Game 2: Indiana at Minnesota Wed., Oct. 17, 8 pm ET, ESPN After last night’s game one of the WNBA Finals, members of the Fever and the Lynx addressed what they felt was…

Big 12 coaches tab Baylor to win 2013 league title

Big 12 women’s basketball coaches selected Baylor as the preseason favorite to win the 2012-13 regular season league title. Baylor tops the preseason poll for the fourth consecutive year and fifth time in conference history.…

Minnesota Vikings purchase 500 tickets to give away for game one of the WNBA finals

The Minnesota Vikings purchased 500 upper level tickets for Sunday’s game one of the WNBA Finals to give away to fans for free. Beginning Wednesday at 8 a.m. CT, the first 250 fans that call…

Pat Summitt statement in response to affidavit in Jennings lawsuit vs. Tennessee, former coach says she was not forced out

Pat Summitt statement in response to affidavit in Jennings lawsuit vs. Tennessee, former coach says she was not forced out

Pat Summitt released a statement Friday afternoon saying she was not forced out as Tennessee’s head women’s basketball coach this past spring. The statement came in response to an affidavit filed this week in a…

Big 12 Conference announces women’s basketball preseason awards

From the Big 12: Brittney Griner (Baylor) was named Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year for the third consecutive season in the Conference’s 2012-13 Women’s Basketball preseason awards. Jackie Patterson (Texas Tech) was selected…

Minnesota Twins purchase 500 tickets for fan giveaway for Lynx matchup vs. Sparks in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals

From the Lynx: The Minnesota Twins are the latest member of the community to support the Lynx as they continue on their Road to Repeat. In preparation for game 1 of the Western Conference Finals…

Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio teams up with Lynx to buy 500 tickets for deciding game 3

From the Lynx: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio has teamed up with the Lynx as they face off with the Seattle Storm in this upcoming Tuesday’s deciding Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. In…

Sun celebrates awards early, has to hold on late, to take game one of Eastern Conference semifinals

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The day at Mohegan Sun started with three awards and a special announcement. Pregame, the league honored Tina Charles with the 2012 WNBA Most Valuable Player award, Kara Lawson the Kim Perrot…

Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings named 2012 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

From the league: For the fifth time in her career, Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings has been named the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. Catchings previously won the award in 2005, 2006, 2009 and…

Dishin’ on the Conference Semifinals: A look at the first round of the WNBA playoffs

If you are a WNBA fan you have seen or heard predictions, analysis, breakdowns, and more of the playoffs this week. Since I know I have seen about enough, here are some interesting points to…

How to “fix” the WNBA Draft Lottery Problem

Normally, I do not write opinion pieces for Hoopfeed. I have always considered it our responsibility to give you, the reader, all of the facts possible, and let you make your own conclusions. However, last…

Notre Dame associate head coach Carol Owens named president of the Black Coaches & Administrators

Carol Owens, Notre Dame associate women’s basketball coach, is the new president of the Black Coaches & Administrators (BCA). The organization’s executive director, Floyd Keith, announced the appointment Tuesday. BCA’s board of directors votes on…

Nneka Ogwumike named WNBA Rookie of the Month for September 2012, fourth time for forward

For the fourth time this season the WNBA named Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike the Rookie of the Month.  She also won the award for May, July and August. Phoenix Mercury point guard Samantha…

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love buys 500 tickets for Lynx game 1 vs. Seattle

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love buys 500 tickets for Lynx game 1 vs. Seattle

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love teamed up with the Lynx as they open up the playoffs Friday, September 28 against the Seattle Storm. In support of the Lynx, Love purchased 500 upper level tickets for…

Washington Mystics fire coach Trudi Lacey

Washington Mystics fire coach Trudi Lacey

From the Mystics Washington Mystics President and Managing Partner Sheila C. Johnson announced today that General Manager/Head Coach Trudi Lacey’s contract will not be renewed. The Mystics will immediately begin the search for a general…

Sophia Young signs multi-year contract extension with San Antonio Silver Stars

Forward Sophia Young signed a multi-year contract extension with the San Antonio Silver Stars. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. “We are so pleased to announce that Sophia Young will continue…

2012 WNBA End of Regular Season Standings

2012 Regular Season Conference Standings | Playoff Schedule EAST W L PCT GB CONF HOME ROAD L 10 STREAK Connecticut1 e 25 9 0.735 0.0 18-4 12-5 13-4 7-3 W 3 Indiana2 x 22 12…

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