3,283 points. 748 blocks. 18 dunks. 3-Time AP All-American. You know her name, get to know her stats. Brittney Griner. Over the past four years we’ve been privileged to watch this women single-handedly dominate basketball. Her presence electrified fans and … [Read more...]
Brittney Griner Has a Real Shot at the NBA..Will she be a Maverick
Soon Brittney Griner could be a Maverick in more than one sense of the word. Dallas Maverick’s owner, Mark Cuban, has come out publicly and said that if Griner were the best player available on the board he would draft her. Griner has expressed interest. I can’t be the only one … [Read more...]
The polarizing case of Brittney Griner: High praise, vocal haters and NBA possibilities
You get what some would call crazy talk; just last night - a mere two days after Brittney Griner completed her college career, Mark Cuban had some interesting comments to make to ESPN. "If she is the best on the board, I will take her," Cuban said to Tim McMahon, as reported by ESPN Dallas. "I've … [Read more...]
BELOW THE RIM:Should the Rim be Lowered in Women’s Basketball?
Several months back, the sports world, well I should say people interested in women’s sports, were all in a tizzy when the head coach of University of Connecticut’s Women’s Basketball Team, Gino Auriemma, suggested that in order to attract more fans/viewers of women’s … [Read more...]
Mock NBA/WNBA Mixed 3×3 Tournament: Finalists & Our Choice For A U.S. Mixed 3×3 Senior National Team
The whole idea behind this mixed NBA/WNBA 3x3 tournament began with a response to the FIBA/IOC interest in adding 3-on-3 to the Olympics and the U.S. women actually winning FIBA's first-ever 3x3 tournament. While the SB Nation - NBA network weighed in on what that would mean for the NBA and what … [Read more...]
Mock NBA/WNBA Mixed 3×3 Tournament: Western Conference Squads
We introduced our mock 3x3 tournament idea yesterday, which will coincide with SB Nation - NBA's network-wide 3 on 3 theme day coming tomorrow. Today we introduce the five Western Conference squads and ask for your input on the top team. Los Angeles Lakers/Sparks by DaSharpShoota Kobe Bryant, … [Read more...]
A Mock NBA/WNBA Mixed 3 x 3 Tournament: Intro & The Eastern Conference Field
The SB Nation NBA team is going to continue its weekly theme days this week with each team's site selecting a three on three team, inspired by FIBA's interest in adding 3 x 3 competition. You'll see more on that across the SBN-NBA network this week, but in addition to its first-ever three on three … [Read more...]
2012 NBA Draft Day Fashion Recap
After adjusting their collars, fluffing their pocket squares and straightening their ties, a new crop of NBA youngsters took take stage for the 2012 NBA Draft. Behind-the-scenes, the process of suiting up requires a draft day glam squad. Stylists were on-hand to be sure suits fit to perfection and … [Read more...]
Injuries reigning down
Last night's games:Kara Lawson lead the Sun over the Fever in overtime, 88-85. She had 22 points, including the game winner with 5.5 seconds on the clock.New York defeated Atlanta 73-60, and the Dream also lost guard Lindsey Harding, who sustained an ankle injury. Forward Angel McCoughtry is already … [Read more...]
Shake up in power rankings
The underdogs are shakin' the shack this week in the WNBA power rankings:1. Minnesota2. Chicago3. Indiana4. Connecticut5. Los Angeles6. San Antonio7. Seattle8. Atlanta9. Washington10. New York11. Tulsa12. PhoenixWestern and Eastern Conference Players of the Week are Candace Parker and Tina Charles, … [Read more...]