With the 2014 WNBA Finals concluding on Friday night -- and congrats to my beloved Phoenix Mercury on their third WNBA Championship -- the focus moves towards the 2014 World Championships. For a long time, I've dreamed about holding a key position in the entity that is USA Basketball. I've always … [Read more...]
USA Basketball links: Players get a taste of Midshipman life and tough decisions
Yup, it's a second links post, but for the National Team. Here are some things that were going on as the USA Basketball women's national team gets ready for the FIBA World Championships in Turkey. On Thursday, the USA Basketball women's national team will hold an intrasquad scrimmage at the … [Read more...]
USA Basketball links: Players get a taste of Midshipman life and tough decisions
Yup, it's a second links post, but for the National Team. Here are some things that were going on as the USA Basketball women's national team gets ready for the FIBA World Championships in Turkey. On Thursday, the USA Basketball women's national team will hold an intrasquad scrimmage at the … [Read more...]
USA Basketball links: Players get a taste of Midshipman life and tough decisions
Yup, it's a second links post, but for the National Team. Here are some things that were going on as the USA Basketball women's national team gets ready for the FIBA World Championships in Turkey. On Thursday, the USA Basketball women's national team will hold an intrasquad scrimmage at the … [Read more...]
USA Basketball women’s national team starts training camp: Who will make the team?
The USA Basketball women's national team is beginning its training camp Monday in Annapolis, Maryland. And here's your chance to talk about who will eventually make the 12-man roster for the FIBA World Championships in Turkey. On Monday, the USA Basketball women's national team will begin its … [Read more...]
The USA Basketball women’s national team gears up for the 2014 FIBA World Championships
Keep in the loop on the 2014 USA Basketball women's national team as they get ready to defend their FIBA World Championship title in Turkey. USA Basketball has named 27 players to its training camp roster for the 2014 FIBA World Championship for women in Turkey. Training camp begins on … [Read more...]
Tamika Catchings, Candace Parker opt out of FIBA Worlds
Via Tamika Catchings, herself:GM! I have fought long and hard on the decision to participate in the World Championships this year. Due to the injuries and recommendations of "letting my body heal" to fully recover, I am stepping back from this year's competitions. USA ball has been a blessing to me … [Read more...]
Lauren Jackson undergoes another surgery that increases doubt in WNBA return
Lauren Jackson, a three-time WNBA MVP, officially pulled out of contention to compete with Basketball Australia in the FIBA World Championships later this month in Turkey. Instead she underwent a surgical procedure Tuesday on her hip and will continue rehabilitation on her right knee, which was … [Read more...]
Lauren Jackson to miss FIBA World Championships due to knee and hip
A big blow for the Opals, the Canberra Capitals, and the Seattle Storm. The Australian women's national team will have a blow to their roster, as center Lauren Jackson will miss the 2014 FIBA World Championships for Women in Turkey. This is due to an ongoing knee rehabilitation, per Jon … [Read more...]
Lauren Jackson to miss FIBA World Championships due to knee and hip
A big blow for the Opals, the Canberra Capitals, and the Seattle Storm. The Australian women's national team will have a blow to their roster, as center Lauren Jackson will miss the 2014 FIBA World Championships for Women in Turkey. This is due to an ongoing knee rehabilitation, per Jon … [Read more...]