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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,…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 05-11-2015 to 05-17-2015

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-11-2015 Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 05-04-2015 to 05-10-2015http://t.co/lH1IjaOOP1 #ncaaw #wnba -> Draw results for AfroBasket Women 2015, qualifying event for 2016 Olympic Gameshttp://t.co/E1hsaULXo0…

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…

Draw results for AfroBasket Women 2015, qualifying event for 2016 Olympic Games

The draw for AfroBasket Women 2015 took place on Saturday at the Congress Palace (Palais des Congres) in Cameroon’s capital city of Yaounde. AfroBasket Women 2015 will be held from 24 September-3 October in Yaounde and serves as…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 05-04-2015 to 05-10-2015

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-04-2015 RT @ruthriley00: One of the most beautiful ceremonies I have seen as @swincash and@stevecanal took their vows before… https://t.co/CzVb2yK… -> RT @realtuffjuice: Congrats @swincash you deserve it all……#Family #LoveYou#SMCWeddinghttps://t.co/qTxfnEACYI…

UPDATED: North Texas player, Eboniey Jeter, found dead in dorm

UPDATE (5/8/15): Jeter’s death was ruled a suicide by hanging according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner. Eboniey Jeter, a 21-year-old redshirt sophomore for the University of North Texas, was found dead in her dorm…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 04-27-2015 to 05-03-2015

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 04-27-2015 Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 04-20-2015 to 04-26-2015http://t.co/kacfHdvxK9 #ncaaw #wnba -> Wichita St.’s Jody Adams facing scrutiny after history-making season, allies come forward to support her…

Skylar Diggins set to host online talk show produced by Jay Z

“40/40 Live” promo video Tulsa Shock guard Skylar Diggins is set to host an online talk show taped at Jay Z’s 40/40 club in New York City. The hip hop mogul’s Roc Nation Sports manages…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 04-20-2015 to 04-26-2015

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 04-20-2015 Kansas to name SFA’s Brandon Schneider next head coach Tuedsay (KUsports)http://t.co/8Kd2NORAbR #ncaaw -> Jody Adams withdrew from Kansas head coach search, decided to stay at Wichita State (KWCH) http://t.co/CahB2n4gIl…

Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson arrested for suspicion of assault, teams release statements

Team statements || Statement from Brittney Griner’s lawyer || Instagram update from Glory Johnson Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner and Tulsa Shock forward Glory Johnson were arrested for assault and disorderly conduct on Wednesday according…

2015 Gulf Coast Showcase field announced, features Stanford, Dayton, Purdue and Louisville

Eight women’s teams will be featured in the third annual Gulf Coast Showcase in Estero, Fla. during the Thanksgiving holiday, November 27-29, 2015. All eight teams participating in the tournament played in the postseason this…

Complete list of top 2015 WNBA draft prospects

Complete list of top 2015 WNBA draft prospects

The 2015 WNBA draft takes place Thursday, April 16, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. ESPN2 will televise the first round beginning at 7 p.m. ET, and ESPN3 will air the second and third…

12 college prospects invited to attend the 2015 WNBA Draft

Twelve college prospects will attend the WNBA Draft 2015 on Thursday, April 16, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.  ESPN2 will televise the first round beginning at 7 p.m. ET, and ESPN3 will air the…

Georgia: Joni Crenshaw named head coach

From Georgia release: Joni Crenshaw, a member of the Georgia Basketball Staff for the past four seasons, the last three as associate head coach, has been named the Lady Bulldogs’ new head coach. Greg McGarity,…

Lauren Hill passes away at the age of 19 after battle with brain cancer

Lauren Hill passes away at the age of 19 after battle with brain cancer

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lauren Hill. Her courage will never be forgotten. http://t.co/vj8xg7C480 pic.twitter.com/KQjvDQd2uj — NCAA Women’s BKB (@NCAAWomensBKB) April 10, 2015 Lauren Hill, the Mount St. Joseph University women’s basketball…

Candace Parker to miss an undetermined number of games at the start of WNBA season

From the Sparks: The Los Angeles Sparks announced Candace Parker will miss an undetermined number of games at the start of the 2015 season in order to be 100 percent healthy before joining the team…

Minnesota redshirt sophomore center Amanda Zahui B. to enter WNBA draft

Release from Minnesota: University of Minnesota redshirt sophomore center Amanda Zahui B. announced Monday that she plans to enter the WNBA Draft and forego her final two years of collegiate eligibility. Zahui, a first-team All-America…

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi undergoes successful surgery on her left hand

From the Mercury: Guard Diana Taurasi underwent successful surgery on her left hand, the team announced today. The surgery to repair a broken hand suffered while playing in a game for UMMC Ekaterinburg (Russia) was…

Lisa Leslie elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Lisa Leslie is among the members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2015. The four-time Olympic Gold Medalist (1996, 2000, 2004, 2008) and three-time WNBA MVP joins 39-year NBA referee Dick…

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