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Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 06-03-2019

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 06-03-2019

The Los Angeles Sparks sign forward Ashley Walker after the team was granted an emergency hardship salary cap excep… https://t.co/z0x48TsZhb -> Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for week of 5-27-2019…

Washington’s “bench mob” lifts Mystics in 86-62 win over Dallas Wings, Hawkins leads with career-high 21

Washington’s “bench mob” lifts Mystics in 86-62 win over Dallas Wings, Hawkins leads with career-high 21

Stats || Shot Charts WASHINGTON – “Somebody asked me the other day what our bench would be like with Emma [Meesseman] gone,” Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault said to media during his postgame presser…

Minnesota Lynx rookie Jessica Shepard tears ACL in right knee, will miss rest of season

From the team: The Minnesota Lynx today announced that an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) taken at Mayo Clinic in Minneapolis revealed that Lynx forward Jessica Shepard has a torn ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) in her…

Minnesota Lynx hang Lindsay Whalen’s jersey in the rafters, fall to fierce rival Los Angeles Sparks, 89-85

Minnesota Lynx hang Lindsay Whalen’s jersey in the rafters, fall to fierce rival Los Angeles Sparks, 89-85

Stats || Shot Charts || Jersey Retirement Video MINNEAPOLIS – It appeared at first that the WNBA’s most fierce rivalry had seen better days. No Candace Parker (left hamstring injury) and Alana Beard (left leg…

NCAA announces playing rules changes for women’s and men’s basketball effective for 2019-2020

NCAA announces playing rules changes for women’s and men’s basketball effective for 2019-2020

2019-20 and 2020-21 Women’s Basketball Rules Changes The following rules changes were approved by the NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee and the Playing Rules Oversight Panel. They will be incorporated into the rules book for…

Facing domestic violence charges, Sparks guard Riquna Williams gets waiver to not appear in court yesterday, next court date set for July 3

Facing domestic violence charges, Sparks guard Riquna Williams gets waiver to not appear in court yesterday, next court date set for July 3

7/8/16 Update: Williams’ court date is postponed until August 16, 2019. Since news of Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams’ arrest for assaulting an ex became public in late April, the league and team, outside…

Washington cruises past Chicago 103-85 before Meesseman and Mestdagh depart for EuroBasket

Washington cruises past Chicago 103-85 before Meesseman and Mestdagh depart for EuroBasket

WASHINGTON – Every Washington Mystics player pitched in for a 103-85 win over the Chicago Sky Wednesday night. “Well, we can all score,” Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault joked before starting the press conference.…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 05-27-2019

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 05-27-2019

Eighteen finalists announced for USA Basketball Women’s U16 National Team https://t.co/LZb6HorMon https://t.co/LEK6MwZpKf -> Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for week of 5-20-2019 https://t.co/Xfd3Qi198c -> Wenatchee Valley College player Rachel Odima…

A double dose of Ogwumike helps Los Angeles surge past Connecticut in home opener, 77-70

A double dose of Ogwumike helps Los Angeles surge past Connecticut in home opener, 77-70

Both Ogwumike sisters in double figures in win over Connecticut Stats || Shot Charts LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks (1-1) bounced back from a road loss at Las Vegas during the league’s opening…

Roster announced for USA Basketball Women’s U16 National Team

Roster announced for USA Basketball Women’s U16 National Team

USA Basketball announced the 12-member roster for the 2019 Women’s U16 National Team. The final roster cuts came after a four-day training camp that included 18 finalists at the United States Olympic Training Center in…

Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus undergoes knee surgery, out indefinitely

Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus undergoes knee surgery, out indefinitely

Eight-time All-Star, Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus underwent arthroscopic surgery “to address the significant symptoms she’s been experiencing since training camp opened” the team announced today. Augustus did not see any action in the Lynx’s…

Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird undergoes successful surgery on left knee

Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird undergoes successful surgery on left knee

The Seattle Storm announced that point guard Sue Bird underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on her left knee Dr. Michael Joyce performed the surgery at the St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut. Once…

Led by Odyssey Sims, Minnesota Lynx race by Seattle Storm, 72-61

Led by Odyssey Sims, Minnesota Lynx race by Seattle Storm, 72-61

The Minnesota Lynx topped a sluggish Seattle Storm 72-61 Wednesday night at Target Center in front of 8,092 fans. Led by rookie forward Napheesa Collier, the home team held the Storm to just nine first…

Led by Jonquel Jones Connecticut tops Indiana, 88-77, moves to 2-0

Led by Jonquel Jones Connecticut tops Indiana, 88-77, moves to 2-0

Shot Charts || Stats The Connecticut Sun moved to 2-0 after topping the Indiana Fever 88-77 Tuesday night in a home contest at Mohegan Sun Arena in front of 4, 781 fans. Led by center…

Temeka Johnson announces her retirement from playing professional basketball

Temeka Johnson announces her retirement from playing professional basketball

Temeka Johnson announced her retirement from playing professional basketball after 13 years via social media Monday. The former LSU star and 2005 WNBA Rookie of the Year wrote “my heart is filled with gratitude” in…

Seattle home opener delivers highest-rated opening game since 2012, up 25% from last year

Seattle home opener delivers highest-rated opening game since 2012, up 25% from last year

ESPN announced the following today: ABC’s presentation of the Seattle Storm vs. Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, May 25, delivered a 0.5 overnight rating according to Nielsen (excluding Chicago market), making it the highest-rated WNBA opening…

How WNBA rookies performed during opening weekend

How WNBA rookies performed during opening weekend

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier outperformed all rookies during the WNBA’s opening weekend with a 27-point, six-rebound outing in Saturday’s home win against the Chicago Sky. Her teammate, rookie forward Jessica Shepard, had the most…

WNBA Attendance Figures for 2019

WNBA Attendance Figures for 2019

Schedule || Player List Opening Weekend *Reported numbers from teams may not match actual in-arena attendance

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 05-20-2019

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 05-20-2019

The Chicago Sky traded center Alaina Coates to the Lynx in exchange for a 2020 third-round draft pick #wnba -> Minnesota Lynx acquired forward Stephanie Talbot from the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for its second-round…

Las Vegas Aces handle Los Angeles Sparks 83-70 in season opener

Las Vegas Aces handle Los Angeles Sparks 83-70 in season opener

Stats || Shot Chart The Las Vegas Aces had no trouble down the stretch keeping the Los Angeles Sparks at bay in an 83-70 win at Mandalay Bay Events Center Sunday night. Led by four…

Sensational 27-point output from rookie Napheesa Collier helps Minnesota top Chicago 89-71 in season opener

Sensational 27-point output from rookie Napheesa Collier helps Minnesota top Chicago 89-71 in season opener

Napheesa Collier leads Minnesota Lynx in season opener against the Chicago Sky MINNEAPOLIS – She’s no Maya Moore but Minnesota Lynx rookie forward and fellow UConn grad Napheesa Collier wasn’t too bad in her regular…

Second-half effort lifts Seattle over Phoenix in home opener, 77-68

Second-half effort lifts Seattle over Phoenix in home opener, 77-68

The Seattle Storm began its 20th season with a victory Stats || Shot Charts Led by forward Natasha Howard who tallied a double-double, the Seattle Storm broke away from a halftime tie to top the…

Connecticut tops short-handed Washington in season opener, 84-69

Connecticut tops short-handed Washington in season opener, 84-69

Connecticut Sun earns win in season opener against Washington Mystics Shot Charts The Connecticut Sun entered the WNBA regular season on a high note defeating the short-handed Washington Mystics 84-69 Saturday evening in front of…

Rookie Teaira McCowan’s buzzer-beater lifts Indiana over New York, 81-80

Rookie Teaira McCowan’s buzzer-beater lifts Indiana over New York, 81-80

Teaira McCowan saves the day for the Fever in her regular season debut YESSSSSS! @Teaira_15 hits the game winner for the #Fever! pic.twitter.com/S1LkOLN2qR — Indiana Fever ?????? (@IndianaFever) May 25, 2019 Shot Charts Rookie center…

Fourth-quarter surge powers Atlanta past Dallas in season opener, 76-72

Fourth-quarter surge powers Atlanta past Dallas in season opener, 76-72

The fourth quarter is the charm for the Dream Stats || Shot Charts || Social Media Recap Power forward Jessica Breland led the Atlanta Dream to a 76-72 win over the Dallas Wings in the…

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