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Kentucky coach Matthew Mitchell entertains Big Blue Madness crowd with dance moves

Kentucky women’s basketball coach Matthew Mitchell performed at the school’s Big Blue Madness event on Friday, October 14 with an entertaining performance impersonating Michael Jackson, doing the Dougie and the John Wall dance.

Dishin & Swishin October 20, 2011 Podcast: Twice the Pleasure of Hearing From Texas A&M’s Gary Blair

Dishin & Swishin October 20, 2011 Podcast: Twice the Pleasure of Hearing From Texas A&M’s Gary Blair

The WNBA season is over and it is time for women's basketball fans throughout the country to change their focus to that wonderful, wild season of college basketball. I know I cannot wait for the…

Kim Mulkey on the Big 12 and conference realignment

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — During today’s women’s basketball Big 12 Media Day the subject of conference realignment dominated much of the press conferences and chatter among coaches and the media in the morning session. Nebraska now…

2011-12 WBB Big 12 Media Day – Live Thread

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the future of the Big 12 Conference remains precarious, women’s basketball coaches and players convene at the Sprint Center in Kansas City to talk about their expectations for the upcoming…

‘The Mighty Macs’ opens in hundreds of theaters on October 21. Find one near you.

Find a Theater by Zip Code Mighty Macs coverage roundup From Women’s Sports Central: The Mighty Macs is based on the true story of tiny Immaculata College winning the first women’s basketball national championship. The…

USC Trojans ready for a tough schedule that includes Texas A&M and Notre Dame

LOS ANGELES – It was late September, but it could have been late February the way the USC Trojans were going at it in a brief practice. They swarmed each other on defense in a…

Preseason polls for women’s basketball

It is that time of year again when the annual NCAA basketball season preview guides, focusing mostly on men’s teams, hit the newsstands. The Sporting News and Athlon Sports also publish preseason polls for women’s…

Baylor tops Big 12 Conference women’s basketball preseason poll

Big 12 Conference women’s basketball  coaches voted to rank teams in the league’s 2011-12 preseason poll. Baylor is on top, receiving nine first place votes while reigning national champion Texas A&M came in second with…

Interview: Tamika Catchings talks about working on her passion during the offseason while rehabbing from injury

WNBA 2011 MVP Tamika Catchings is going to skip going overseas to play this winter, as she rehabilitates her torn plantar fascia and gets ready for the 2012 Olympics. Being home in Indianapolis will also…

USA Basketball: Head coach Geno Auriemma’s view of the team during their European tour

While the WNBA season was heading toward its completion with the playoffs, available and healthy members of the USA Basketball Senior National Team were in Europe, participating in a training camp and tour, playing different…

Video and transcript: President Obama honors NCAA National Champions Texas A&M at the White House

Remarks by the President Honoring the 2011 NCAA Women’s Basketball Champion Texas A&M Aggies Rose Garden 1:52 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Everybody have a seat. Howdy! AUDIENCE: Howdy! THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House.…

Summary of NCAA penalties imposed on the University of Cincinnati women’s basketball program

As a result of major and secondary violations committed by coaches in its women’s basketball program, the University of Cincinnati received several sanctions from the NCAA. The third-year head coach of the team is Jamelle…

Dishin & Swishin September 29, 2011 Podcast: Kara Lawson breaks down the WNBA finals, makes announcement

[display_podcast] This weekend the WNBA Finals begin, bringing an end to the 15th season of the league. It has been an entertaining season, with highs and lows for every team. There have been injuries and…

Sophia Young and Kim Mulkey excited about the San Antonio star’s USA Basketball training camp invitation

Just weeks after becoming a United States citizen Sophia Young received an invitation to train and travel with the U.S. National Team. The San Antonio Silver Stars forward and former Baylor star will join the…

Dishin & Swishin: An anniversary no one wants to celebrate: A tribute to Rosalind Ross

Yesterday, I celebrated my 20th wedding anniversary with my lovely and very patient wife.  I was so happy to celebrate that anniversary.  Today, I have to talk about another anniversary, one I wish I did…

Alyssia Brewer no longer on Tennessee women’s basketball team

Tennessee released a statement today regarding the status of senior Alyssia Brewer: “We met with Lyssi yesterday and came to an agreement that she would no longer be a member of the team,” said head…

Report: College athletes with scholarships live in poverty

A report from the National College Players Association called “The Price of Poverty in Big Time College Sport” examines the costs of student-athlete expenses with the salaries of coaches and athletic administrators. The NCPA and…

Cal State Northridge reloaded for 2011-12 with five freshman and two transfers

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – When Jason Flowers took over the beleaguered California State University, Northridge program last year, he knew change was going to come after hard work. But thanks to the strong cache of newcomers…

Dishin & Swishin: September 7, 2011 Podcast – Candace Parker, Tammy Sutton-Brown and Maria Laterza

[display_podcast] One of the people on this week’s podcast may not seem to belong with the others. If you are reading this, you have undoubtedly heard of Candace Parker and Tammy Sutton-Brown, but Maria Laterza?…

FAMU player stabbed and killed, schools mourns loss of Shannon Washington

Florida A&M women’s basketball player Shannon Washington was stabbed and killed early Saturday morning according to the university. Police have a suspect in custody, Starquineshia Palmer, 20. Palmer was charged with first-degree murder. She was…

Candace Parker pledges to continue fundraising effort to help fight Alzheimer’s

Tina Thompson’s son Dyllan in the foreground and Candace Parker’s orange Adidas shoes worn as a tribute to her former coach, Pat Summitt. LOS ANGELES – Prior to the last night’s game against the Tulsa…

Video: Pat Summitt says "thanks" to all of her supporters

From the University of Tennessee The out-pouring of love for University of Tennessee Lady Vol basketball coach Pat Summitt has been overwhelming since she shared that she was dealing with early onset dementia on Tues.,…

The sports world reacts to news about Pat Summitt with compassion

As the news about the medical condition of legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt spread yesterday afternoon, the sports world began to voice its appreciation, consolation and other heartfelt emotions about the winningest basketball coach in…

Tennessee coaching legend Pat Summitt diagnosed with early onset dementia

Geno Auriemma’s Statement || Tennessee Administrators and Tyler Summitt || Around the Web Summitt’s Statement Dear All – Throughout my career, I have always made it a point that my life and my basketball program…

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