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South Carolina signs prized transfer from North Carolina, Allisha Gray

From the team: South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley announced that Allisha Gray (Sandersville, Ga./Washington County) has signed a financial aid agreement to attend the University and play for the Gamecocks. Gray, who…

Atlanta Dream signs forward Cierra Burdick and guard Sydney Carter

The Atlanta Dream signed forward Cierra Burdick and guard Sydney Carter to contracts. The team added them to the roster following the temporary suspensions of Tiffany Hayes and Aneika Henry, who are competing at the…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 06-08-2015 to 06-14-2015

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-08-2015 Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 06-01-2015 to 06-07-2015http://t.co/F3ygtjEiFA #ncaaw #wnba -> Brittney Griner emotional after feverish few days (ESPN) http://t.co/BCBr40UpAU #wnba -> Lauren…

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…

Nike to become the exclusive oncourt uniform and apparel provider of the WNBA, NBA AND NBA D-League

The NBA and Nike announced an eight-year global merchandising and marketing partnership that will make Nike the official oncourt apparel provider beginning with the 2017-18 NBA season. The company replaces Adidas, the official apparel provider…

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…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 06-01-2015 to 06-07-2015

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-01-2015 Last preseason game today: New York Liberty at Minnesota Lynx, 8pm ET http://t.co/eJdu6hwvfY #wnba -> Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 05-25-2015 to 05-31-05 http://t.co/l8G6HeR20V #wnba…

2015 WNBA Season: Opening Night Results

Attendance leader: Phoenix (11,789) Final 1 2 3 4 TOT Mystics 18 26 13 16 73 Sun 24 16 13 15 68 Officials: #8 Daryl Humphrey, #39 Michael Price, #57 Donald Hudson Attendance: 5,846 Points in 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…

Sylvia Hatchell responds to NCAA allegations against North Carolina

The NCAA accused the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with five violations related to an investigation into academic fraud among Tar Heel athletic programs including women’s basketball. Citing a lack of institutional control,…

Tulsa Shock: Glory Johnson-Griner to miss season due to pregnancy

Tulsa Shock president Steve Swetoha announced today that forward Glory Johnson-Griner will miss the 2015 WNBA season. Johnson-Griner and her spouse, Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner are expecting their first child. Johnson-Griner informed the team…

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…

WNBA forms committee to evaluate proposed ownership interest of Isiah Thomas in the New York Liberty

WNBA President Laurel Richie announced that six members of the WNBA Board of Governors have been named to the committee that will vet Madison Square Garden’s request to provide Isiah Thomas with an ownership interest…

Player’s union issues statement on possible appeal of Griner-Johnson suspensions, WNBA prez is “firm” on decision

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) issued a statement regarding the seven-game suspension handed down to Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner and Tulsa Shock forward Glory Johnson after the two were arrested in a…

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,…

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…

Lexie Brown to transfer from Maryland, will attend a school closer to home

Maryland head coach Brenda Frese announced that rising junior, 5-9 guard Lexie Brown (Suwanee, Georgia) has been granted her release. This past season Brown averaged 13.3 points per game, was named to the All-Big Ten…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 05-18-2015 to 05-24-2015

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-18-2015 Texas: Tina Thompson named assistant coach http://t.co/oN6HO2d2Z6 #ncaaw #wnba#comets -> Karen Aston: Hiring Tina Thompson is “an absolute home run for Texas Basketball”http://t.co/oN6HO2d2Z6 #ncaaw -> LIU Brooklyn: Stephanie Oliver…

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…

Nike signs top four WNBA draft picks: Loyd, Zahui B., Mosqueda-Lewis, Williams

With the WNBA training camps in full swing, Nike announced the signing of the top four draft picks in last month’s draft: Jewell Loyd (Seattle), Amanda Zahui Bazoukou (Tulsa), Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (Seattle) and Elizabeth Williams (Connecticut). “To…

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