It was a night of debuts in Minnesota on Wednesday. The Sparks showed promise with the return of a fully rested Candace Parker, while the Lynx added major component to their championship aspirations with the addition of Sylvia Fowles. Minneapolis, MN -- It was a dogfight at Target Center on … [Read more...]
Natalie Achonwa: from injury to stardom
The Indiana Fever have a budding star in Natalie Achonwa. But before she encountered success as a pro, she was dealt with a blow of adversity -- tearing her ACL her senior year. However, what makes Achonwa special is how she responds to adversity. When I spoke with Natalie Achonwa, I was taken … [Read more...]
Lindsay Whalen talks Turkey experience, married life and upcoming season
Our own Adrienne Thomas recently sat down with Minnesota star point guard Lindsay Whalen. Whalen spoke about this upcoming season, her affection for the state of Minnesota and married life with her husband, Ben. Swish Appeal: What's the primary focus of the team this year in training … [Read more...]
Interview with Minnesota Gophers coach Marlene Stollings Part 1
I spoke with new Minnesota women's basketball head coach Marlene Stollings, and what I was most struck by, was her humility and determination to keep the focus on the players and not herself. She frequently speaks in terms of what +ACI-we+ACI are doing and I find this very telling of the true mindset of a … [Read more...]
Mimi Mungedi and the American Dream
I spoke with newly-minted WNBA player Mimi Mungedi to talk basketball, family, and how she is adjusting to life away from home. This young woman is accomplishing the impossible, one goal at a time. Mimi Mungedi has the world by a string. Recently drafted in the third round to the Tulsa Shock, … [Read more...]
Interview with new Georgia head coach Joni Crenshaw
New Georgia head coach, Joni Crenshaw, talks about her euphoria of being the next leader of the Bulldogs -- and her vision going forward. Swish Appeal: What were your feelings when you were told you would be the next head coach at Georgia? Joni Crenshaw: +ACI-Pretty overwhelmed. I was speechless. … [Read more...]