New York Liberty guard Brittany Body has undergone wrist surgery, will be out 5-6 weeks, team announced today. Brittany Boyd, who has had a tremendous rookie season for the New York Liberty, has undergone wrist surgery, the Liberty announced. Here is the release: The New York Liberty … [Read more...]
WNBA draft lottery in three weeks
The 2016 WNBA draft lottery will be Sept. 24, at halftime of game one of the Eastern Conference finals, on ESPN2. Storm: Rookie Jewell Loyd feels like she's in the right place with Seattle. Alysha Clark is an unsung hero for the Storm. Sky: Elena Delle Donne has won her second … [Read more...]
Griner, Dupree dominate in 3 quarters; Mercury breeze by Mystics
Brittney Griner and Candice Dupree were too much for the Mystics, as the duo dominated from the outset, to the point of not having to play in the fourth quarter. Candice Dupree and Brittney Griner led the Mercury to their 10th winning season as a franchise with dominant performances in a 73-53 … [Read more...]
Future Stars USA 2015: Much more than expected
To see young talent for just four hours, there was nothing better than Future Stars USA this summer. The current era of prep club basketball sees more and more events each year with talent conversely watered down. Thus, it was refreshing to attend an event that exceeded expectations. Such was … [Read more...]
Stats leaders
As of right now, stats leaders are................ Points per game: 1. Elena Delle Donne, 23.9 2. Maya Moore, 20.9 3. Angel McCoughtry, 20.1 4. Tina Charles, 17.8 5. DeWanna Bonner, 16.7 6. Riquna Williams, 15.6 7. Cappie Pondexter, 15 8. Jantel Lavender, 15 9. (tie) Brittney Griner, … [Read more...]
Days of Our Lives
Sky: Cappie Pondexter sustained a concussion in Saturday's game against the Dream, and is being evaluated. Elena Delle Donne won the July WNBA Cares Community Assist Award. Delle Donne has also switched agents: from the Wasserman Media Group to Octagon. Shock: Riquna Williams will miss … [Read more...]
Louisville gets top recruit Sydney Zambrotta
Louisville has added to their 2016 class with another bang, as they have gotten a verbal commitment from top-flight guard Sydney Zambrotta. Top recruit, Sydney Zambrotta, has decided to continue her basketball career at the University of Louisville. Hailing from New York, the 5-foot-9 combo guard … [Read more...]
Lavender builds upon career year with career-high
Jantel Lavender continues to show why she's a formidable force for the Los Angeles Sparks. Two records were set at the Staples Center last night—Jantel Lavender scored a season-high 24 points, and Los Angeles set a franchise attendance record of over 19,000 at the Staples Center. The Los … [Read more...]
Prince is the catalyst as Liberty tame Lynx
Just the Facts, Ma'am: Epiphanny Prince (22 points) and Tina Charles (18 points, 11 rebounds) were the stars, but a team effort powered the New York Liberty to a playoff-clinching win over the Minnesota Lynx, 81-68. For dodgy officiating, unmitigated glee, dysfunctional cats, questionable … [Read more...]
The East is tighter than stretch pants
Current standings: East New York Liberty, 19-8 Chicago Sky, 17-11 Indiana Fever, 17-11 Washington Mystics, 16-11 Atlanta Dream, 12-16 Connecticut Sun, 12-16 West Minnesota Lynx, 19-10 Phoenix Mercury, 17-12 Tulsa Shock, 14-14 Los Angeles Sparks, 11-18 Seattle Storm, 8-20 San … [Read more...]