USA Basketball U19 player profiles
Some interesting reading here, on our top representatives.
Some interesting reading here, on our top representatives.
Dydek watch:WNBA players are sending prayers to Margo Dydek, who is only "a tiny bit better," according to her family.Cheryl Miller answers some questions.There are reasons why Storm rookie Krystal Thomas is mature beyond her…
My season preview story of the Sparks.I went to a practice, and there really is something different about them this year.We'll see.
The last are arriving in Colorado today, just in time for the first practice in U19 team tryouts. Good luck to all.Nice story: WNBA rookie Jessica Breland is a veteran in life's lessons.Longtime ODU Coach…
I've had an amazing couple of days that have involved coaching girls flag football, going to a Sparks practice, and watching some of my kids win a regional track and field section championship. Life is…
Carlene Mitchell, who has worked for the last decade as an assistant and associate coach to C. Vivian Stringer at Rutgers, is the Gauchos' new coach. She already made a good impression at today's news…
The news isn't formally reported yet, but the Internet is on fire about news of former WNBA player Margo Dydek's heart attack earlier today. The 37-year-old post is three months pregnant and is now in…
Two good pieces on Pokey Chatman's first three days with the Chicago Sky:Sylvia Fowles is reunited with her former college coach, who she says "don't take no crap."Courtney Vandersloot has already learned a lot.It's DeWanna…
Two days ago, it was announced that three players at Cynthia Cooper-Dyke's University of North Carolina-Wilmington had been granted releases from the team. One - Jessica Cohen - now says she never asked for the…
It's day four of training camp, and several teams have had their media days. I went to Sparks media day today, and I'll provide more details later on hoopfeed.com.That website has a good update roundup…
Today the decorated UConn star became the first female basketball player to be signed by the Nike Jordan Brand name, to represent their products. Now that's a good look for women's hoops.
Departures:Wendy Larry steps down at Old Dominion after 30 years. She'll stay at the University, working in the Office of University Advancement. Wow.Kye Allums leaves George Washington University's basketball team, and doesn't give a reason.UTEP…
Hey, here's some great news:NCAA women’s basketball attendance for the 2010-11 season surpassed 11 million for the fourth consecutive year as record highs were achieved in Divisions I and III. Attendance for all three NCAA…
Ah, the rumors I heard last week were true: Brea Olinda's Alexis Perry has signed with UCLA. Allegedly, the talented senior is a late signer because some colleges were scared away by her previous injuries,…
Pro:Sheryl Swoopes' comeback is under way with the Shock.The Silver Stars' Jayne Appel is happy.Candace Parker talks about her past season in Russia and her upcoming season with the Sparks.The Dream's training camp roster, so…
More pictures from yesterday.......Erica McCall (left) of Cal Sparks Gold battles a MOC Elite Black player for the ball in the first half of play.CSG guard Kari Korver has a word with Coach Elbert Kinnebrew…
The Shock has quotes.The Mystics have pictures.So do the Silver Stars.The Storm have lots of information, via twitter.Hopefully the rest of the league's teams will post something about day one.In the meantime the Shock's top…
The top prospect from Brea Olinda High School is on the recruiting trail again after being released from her committment to UCLA. She had previously verbaled to Boston College, and was released from that too.Also…
Pictures and slideshow.What a bangin, loaded tournament. High-quality teams. Just addicting.I'll have more pictures later today on flickr.com.I'm not at the tourney today, but IM in OC is. He reports that this morning, Boo beat…
Mercedes Russell makes a shot in the first half of play yesterday.I got a chance to see the Springfield, Oregon prep star - whom I wrote about in March - play in person yesterday at…
Lauren Jackson is stressed out, but the rest of the Storm is "a little old happy family."The Fever roster is taller this year.The Sparks were running a hospital last year. This year, they're starting out…
It's been over a month since the WNBA draft, and players finally begin training camp tomorrow. What a long haul. And perhaps because of this, athletes seem to be more excited than usual.A number of…
Congrats to the Parade Magazine All-American team:Name, Position, Ht. High School College* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Promise Amukamara, G, 5'8" Apollo (Ariz.) Arizona State Kaneisha Atwater, G, 5'7...
USA Basketball:Hoopfeed interviewed Renee Montgomery about her USA Basketball experience this week.Brittney Griner made a big impression at USA training camp......and the experience seems to have made an even bigger impression on her. This is…
Catching up on stories I wanted to post last night and couldn't because blogger was down.........Recruits:Peyton Little picks Texas A&M.More on Bria Smith choosing Louisville.The OSU Beavers are loading up on Junior College players.Another great…