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Photos: WNBA President Laurel Richie hosts a reception for media at the 2012 Final Four

Photos: WNBA President Laurel Richie hosts a reception for media at the 2012 Final Four

WNBA President Laurel Richie is in Denver for NCAA Women’s DI Final Four action. Last night she hosted a reception for members of the media. Print, television and web-based writers and editors chatted Richie and…

USA Basketball announces first 11 Players for 2012 Olympic Team

USA Basketball announced the first 11 members of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team Friday. The team includes a trio of two-time Olympic gold medalists, four athletes who have each earned one Olympic gold…

Chamique Holdsclaw’s autobiography an engaging read about overcoming clinical depression

Chamique Holdsclaw’s autobiography an engaging read about overcoming clinical depression

Breaking Through: Beating the Odds Shot After Shot Published by Chamique Holdsclaw, LLC Holdsclaw.com or Amazon.com Chamique Holdsclaw wrote her new autobiography in hopes that her account of overcoming clinical depression would inspire other sufferers…

Dishin & Swishin 3/08/12 Podcast: Putting a wrap on a Big East and MAAC championship weekend

Dishin & Swishin 3/08/12 Podcast: Putting a wrap on a Big East and MAAC championship weekend

[display_podcast] If you followed my tweets and writing on Hoopfeed, you know that I covered the Big East and the MAAC postseason tournaments this past weekend. It started at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, with the…

A Dishin & Swishin special: Carol Ross has a Sparks team to suit her style

A Dishin & Swishin special: Carol Ross has a Sparks team to suit her style

When I spoke to new Los Angeles Sparks coach Carol Ross on January 12, 2012, questions abounded. The Sparks' roster contained players like Ticha Penicheiro, Tina Thompson, Noelle Quinn, LaToya Pringle and Natasha Lacy. Just…

A Dishin & Swishin Special: Pokey Chatman from Russia on the signing of Ticha Penicheiro

A Dishin & Swishin Special: Pokey Chatman from Russia on the signing of Ticha Penicheiro

Pokey Chatman, head coach of and general manager of the Chicago Sky and I talked today, as the Sky announced the addition of Ticha Penicheiro to the Sky roster. Penicheiro, one of the greatest point…

What a difference five months can make for Tamika Catchings

What a difference five months can make for Tamika Catchings

Indiana Fever star forward Tamika Catchings tore the plantar fascia in her right foot in game two of last season's WNBA Eastern Conference Finals. The 2011 MVP played limited minutes in game three, and the…

Nike unveils 2012 USA Basketball uniforms, Tamika Catchings featured in women’s promo

Nike unveiled USA Basketball’s uniforms for 2012 today. Based on the company’s Hyper Elite technology, the jerseys of the uniforms are the the lightest ever created by the athletic apparel manufacturer. Product photos of the…

Dishin & Swishin February 16 includes top coaches: Miami’s Katie Meier, WVU’s Mike Carey, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve and Amherst’s GP Gromacki

Dishin & Swishin February 16 includes top coaches: Miami’s Katie Meier, WVU’s Mike Carey, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve and Amherst’s GP Gromacki

On today's Dishin & Swishin podcast, we get to show how diversified our coverage of women's basketball can be. We talk with coaches of three different levels in four segments: University of Miami head coach…

Free agent camp gives college players WNBA exposure

For college seniors who are not in line to receive invitations to WNBA draft festivities shortly after the NCAA Division I basketball tournament, free agent camps provide an opportunity to get exposure in front of…

Alana Beard “thrilled” to be with the Sparks, Ticha Penicheiro still undecided about 2012 season

Alana Beard “thrilled” to be with the Sparks, Ticha Penicheiro still undecided about 2012 season

The Los Angeles Sparks added an important piece to their mix this week in acquiring veteran guard Alana Beard, but the rest of the picture has yet to be painted. Beard, who the franchise signed…

Exclusive interview: Chamique Holdsclaw talks about her new book, opens up about battling clinical depression and her bond with Pat Summitt

Exclusive interview: Chamique Holdsclaw talks about her new book, opens up about battling clinical depression and her bond with Pat Summitt

Chamique Holdsclaw's season-ending injury in 2010 was a devastating blow. The basketball icon's torn Achilles tendon interrupted her WNBA comeback with the San Antonio Silver Stars and proved to be the worst injury of her…

WNBA free agency: A first look

WNBA free agency: A first look

Full list of core players, reserved players, restricted free agents and unrestricted free agents Offseason preparations for the 2012 WNBA season should begin to really warm up now as the leagued released the list of…

WNBA releases list of core players, reserved players, restricted free agents and unrestricted free agents

Today the WNBA relased the list of Core Players, Reserved Players, Restricted Free Agents and Unrestricted Free Agents that were on team rosters at the end of the 2011 season. Teams can begin to negotiate…

Dishin & Swishin January 26, 2012 podcast: No matter the field, Lisa Leslie strives to be the best

Dishin & Swishin January 26, 2012 podcast: No matter the field, Lisa Leslie strives to be the best

Last week's podcast featured one of the greatest point guards to ever play the game, Dawn Staley. This week, I was lucky enough to talk to one of the greatest, if not the greatest, post…

Paula Madison and Williams Group Holdings step up their role managing the Los Angeles Sparks

After over four years of investing in the Los Angeles Sparks, Williams Group Holdings LLC, led by managing partner Paula Madison, is increasing their role in the operations of the team. Carla Christofferson and Katherine…

Minnesota Lynx re-sign 13-year WNBA veteran Taj McWilliams-Franklin

The Minnesota Lynx re-signed 13-year WNBA veteran Taj McWilliams-Franklin the team announced Monday. “We are pleased to have Taj back with us for the 2012 season,” said Lynx executive vice president Roger Griffith in a…

Dishin & Swishin January 19, 2012 podcast: Dawn Staley looks to change the culture of South Carolina basketball

Dishin & Swishin January 19, 2012 podcast: Dawn Staley looks to change the culture of South Carolina basketball

When you are a legend, in particular a local legend doing great things in your home state, it is easy to be comfortable and be content with where you are in life. Settling for being…

Around the WNBA: 2012 schedule released, Olympics to interrupt season

Around the WNBA: 2012 schedule released, Olympics to interrupt season

The WNBA released its 2012 schedule and a matchup of the Los Angeles Sparks visiting the Seattle Storm kicks off the schedule on May 18 at 10 p.m. EST.

Dishin & Swishin January 12, 2012 Podcast: Top assistants Gary Kloppenburg & Carol Ross join the WNBA head coaching ranks

Dishin & Swishin January 12, 2012 Podcast: Top assistants Gary Kloppenburg & Carol Ross join the WNBA head coaching ranks

This week's guests include Gary Kloppenburg, Carol Ross, Debbie Antonelli and LaChina Robinson.

Former Auburn head coach Joe Ciampi joins Atlanta Dream as assistant coach

The Atlanta Dream hired Joe Ciampi as an assistant coach the team announced Wednesday. “I am really excited to add someone of Joe’s caliber and experience to our staff,” said head coach Marynell Meadors in…

Atlanta Dream signs assistant coach Fred Williams to contract extension

The Atlanta Dream signed Assistant Coach Fred Williams to a contract extension through 2013. “Fred has been a tremendous asset to our franchise since the start,” said Atlanta Dream Head Coach and General Manager Marynell…

Dishin & Swishin January 5, 2012 Podcast: Chicago’s Pokey Chatman and Seattle’s Brian Agler on the Sky-Storm trade

Dishin & Swishin January 5, 2012 Podcast: Chicago’s Pokey Chatman and Seattle’s Brian Agler on the Sky-Storm trade

On today's podcast you can hear from the two people that made the Sky-Storm deal happen. Pokey Chatman is in charge of player personnel for the Chicago Sky as well as head coach. Brian Agler…

Carol Ross named head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks

The Los Angeles Sparks tabbed Carol Ross as the team’s new head coach. She replaces Joe “Jellybean” Bryant who held the position after the team fired Jennifer Gillom last July. Ross has over 25 years…

Indiana Fever assistant Gary Kloppenburg named new head coach of the Tulsa Shock

Press release from the Tulsa Shock: After an extensive search and interview process, the Tulsa Shock have named Gary Kloppenburg the new head coach of the franchise. “We are extremely excited and looking forward to…

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