In this fourth installment, Bob Corwin comes upon a sad basketball-related story and attends a local high school game. A Diamond on the shelf You don't always know when you'll find a story, be it a sad one. At breakfast at the Spring Hill Suites (terrific motel) by Marriott, the gentleman in … [Read more...]
Bob’s journey: Day 3 - Thursday, December 4 - heading a bit south for Indiana high school action
This day was spent watching 4A power Columbus North practice and then attending the highly anticipated Roncalli at Heritage Christian game in Indianapolis. After going northwest to Purdue for Wednesday night's game, I returned to my Indianapolis base and then headed south on Thursday to attend … [Read more...]
WNBPA begins search to replace Pamela Wheeler as Director of Operations
The players union's long-time leader will be replaced. In the meantime, NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts will be the WNBPA's interim executive director. The WNBA Players Association announced in a letter to players earlier this week that Pamela Wheeler has been replaced by Michele Roberts, … [Read more...]
Former Notre Dame player hasn’t forgotten the lost art of teaching fundamentals
Fundamentals are truly an essential part of the game -- especially on the youth level, but sadly the teaching of them has almost become extinct. However, there are some coaches that still believe in teaching and developing those core fundamentals. Former Notre Dame player, Karen Robinson-Keyes of … [Read more...]
Lindsay Whalen signs with Abdullah Gul in Turkey
Minnesota point guard Lindsay Whalen signs with Abdullah Gul In Turkey. It looks like Adbullah Gul is going to make a roster change. The Turkish club has signed Minnesota point guard Lindsay Whalen. The link (translated from Google) is here. Abdullah Gul is undefeated in the Turkish league but … [Read more...]
Finding quality hoops up in the cold of Indiana
This week I'm traveling around Indiana looking for quality basketball on the high school and college fronts. Carmel, IN -- Normally my territory is the mild to warm southern states, particularly Florida and Georgia. After the Tennessee Turkey Jamm, I decided to head for Indiana to check … [Read more...]
Rellah Boothe Shines Brightest at 2014 Tennessee Turkey Jamm
At the Turkey Jamm Tournament in Tennessee, there were many girls stood out with their performances. But there was one that stood out amongst the rest, Rellah Boothe -- the 6-foot-1 sophomore forward from Potter's House dominated the competition. Rellah Boothe may not yet be a big name nationally in … [Read more...]
Seton Hall Thanksgiving Tournament: Daisha Simmons scores 30, Natasha Cloud leads St. Joe’s
Thoughts and observations from the semifinal round of the Seton Hall Thanksgiving Tournament. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The results from Saturday's doubleheader at ‘historic' Walsh Gymnasium: Seton Hall 75, St. Peter's 45 On the surface, Seton Hall had an easy time with St.Peter's, winning … [Read more...]
Martinez, Gaels, hold off Stony Brook
Just the Facts, Ma'am: Damika Martinez's 2000th career point was among her game-high 29, spurring a 73-62 win over Stony Brook. Joy Adams added 14 points, eight boards, and three steals. Sabre Proctor had 17 to lead the Seawolves, with Jessica Ogunnorin adding 14 points and nine rebounds. For hard … [Read more...]
Hawks pounce on Terriers
Just the Facts, Ma'am: St. Joseph's pulled away in the second half with size and strength, claiming a 64-42 win over St. Francis of Brooklyn in the second semifinal of the Seton Hall Thanksgiving Classic. Natasha Cloud led the Hawks with 16 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Adashia … [Read more...]