Yesterday, right before the epic game that was the Lynx v. Sparks???s Battle of the Undefeateds, the WNBA named its 20 Greatest and Most Influential Players in League History in honor of its 20th anniversary. The list was announced on Sports Center on the anniversary of league???s inaugural … [Read more...]
Storm star Sue Bird makes history in leading USA to World Championship title
PG Sue Bird helped lead USA Basketball to a gold medal at the FIBA World Championship in Turkey. She finished with three assists as USA defeated Spain, 77-64, for the title on Sunday. The Americans also win the automatic berth to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Bird, 33, is the first American to have … [Read more...]
FIBA World Championships 2014: Team USA has offensive advantages and defensive concerns in group play
The USA Basketball women's national team is almost one with group play in the FIBA World Championship for Women. What are the statistical trends that we have seen so far? The USA Basketball women's national team has so far played two games in group play and has earned a berth to the quarterfinals in … [Read more...]
US, Belarus, Turkey, Australia win on World Cup’s second day
The US stepped it up in the fourth quarter to push past Serbia, 94-74.Belarus stunned Cuba, 70-69.Turkey won again, this time beating Canada, 55-44. But the Canadian youngsters are learning.Australia routed Korea, 87-54. +ACI-Simple old school ball+ACI is keeping the Aussies going.The Czech Republic … [Read more...]
2014 FIBA World Championships for Women, Day 2: Team USA faces Serbia
After an uneven performance against China yesterday, Team USA will attempt to put together a more complete game against Serbia. The biggest news of yesterday was Turkey beating the French team that had previously beaten Team USA in an exhibition game. Today, Turkey will take on a Team Canada squad … [Read more...]
US, Turkey, Canada and Australia among the winners on FIBA’s first day
World Championship opening round today in Turkey:The USA used a strong second half to crush China, 87-56. Brittney Griner lead the way for the Americans with 15 points, including a dunk.Turkey upset France, 50-48.Canada downed Mozambique, 69-54.Australia routed Cuba, 90-57. Penny Taylor lead the … [Read more...]
2014 FIBA World Championships For Women: Previews, schedule
The 2014 FIBA World Championships for Women begin this morning with Team USA taking the floor for the first time this afternoon. The FIBA World Championships begin today at 7 a.m. EST when Canada faces Mozambique, as previewed yesterday by Aneela Syed. Team USA will close out the day at 2:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
TV Alert: Many ways to watch the FIBA World Championship
OK, so maybe it won't be the Sue Bird spotlight live from Turkey, but the Storm all-star PG is making a historic trip to the FIBA World Championship for Women, which runs from Saturday through Oct. 5 in Ankara and Istanbul. Bird, 33, has competed for USA Basketball's national team since 2002. In … [Read more...]
2014 FIBA Women’s World Championships preview: Expectations for Team Canada
Team Canada's finishes in recent years in international competition suggest that they're trending upward. And as they enter the 2014 FIBA World Championships, they have plenty more potential for growth in the future. Since 2010, the Canadian Senior Women's Team has been improving and getting better … [Read more...]
USA Basketball names 2014 FIBA World Championship roster
Sue Bird makes history in her storied professional and international playing career as the first player to play in four FIBA World Championships. USA Basketball announced the final 12-man roster for the FIBA World Championships. Here is the list: Player Team Seimone Augustus Minnesota Lynx Sue … [Read more...]