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Shock vs. Stars Recap: Skylar Diggins leads Tulsa to a big 82-59 win
by Swish Appeal
posted May 3, 2014 at 11:31pm

Skylar Diggins shows us what it means to "Rock with the Shock." There is a sentiment around many in the WNBA that the Tulsa Shock figures to be a bottom dweller in the Western Conference this season. However on Friday, Tulsa ran San Antonio out of the...more

Indiana Fever reschedules home preseason game from Monday, May 5 to Tuesday, May 6
by Swish Appeal
posted May 3, 2014 at 11:20pm

The Indiana Fever has rescheduled a home preseason game against the Washington Mystics from Monday, May 5 to Tuesday, May 6. In the WNBA during this time of year, games are often rescheduled or held at alternative venues when an NBA or NHL team has a p...more

In first preseason game, Shock blows out Stars, 82-59
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 3, 2014 at 8:51am

In the WNBA's first preseason game today, the Shock blew out the Stars, 82-59.More pro news.......Shock:Courtney Paris is ready to seize her latest opportunity.Mystics:Washington has trimmed its roster by four.Mercury:Travel doesn't slow down coach Sandy ...more

Washington Mystics cut four from training camp roster
by Swish Appeal
posted May 3, 2014 at 8:44am

Today, the Washington Mystics cut Cierra Bravard, Kirby Burkholder, Haley Peters, and Rachel Tecca from their training camp roster. There are multiple players who have overseas commitments currently, including Kia Vaughn, Emma Meesseman, Kia Vaughn,...more

Shock vs. Stars Preview: The WNBA preseason begins with a matinee game
by Swish Appeal
posted May 2, 2014 at 9:12pm

Training camp hasn't even gone one entire week, but the games have finally begun. Preseason games tend not to be so much about which team will win the game as much as it is about which bench players will make the roster, and which players could figure ...more

WNBA transactions page is back up
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 2, 2014 at 8:31pm

For those of you who have been asking, the transactions page is back up. The first waivers were handed out yesterday:Team Player TransactionAtlanta Ashley Corral WaivedAtlanta Danielle Wilson WaivedAtlanta Jacki Gemelos WaivedConnecticut Keisha Hampton W...more

With Clippers owner Donald Sterling banned from the NBA, is Magic Johnson a possible replacement?
by Swish Appeal
posted April 30, 2014 at 9:23pm

With the possibility of Donald Sterling being forced to sale the L.A. Clippers, NBA legend and L.A. Sparks owner Magic Johnson is reportedly interested in purchasing the franchise. NBA commissioner Adam Silver has announced today that embattled L.A. Cl...more

Storm All-Star Sue Bird helps UMMC Ekaterinburg win Championship of Russia
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted April 30, 2014 at 9:21pm

Russia crowned its domestic-league champion Tuesday morning. Shortly after C Maria Stepanova accepted the silver trophy for UMMC Ekaterinburg, one of my Twitter followers posted: https://twitter.com/WNBAJones/status/461155704871481344 I'm confident in a...more

The Swish Appeal Podcast, Episode 3: Featuring Holly Warlick, Essence Carson, Dr. Nicholas Gallucci, and Michael Cooper
by Swish Appeal
posted April 29, 2014 at 9:48pm

Here's our latest podcast, featuring four guests. Hi everyone, We've decided to move our podcast to Mondays! Here are the guests on today's show: 1. Holly Warlick, Head Coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball Team (Twitter | Official Bio) ...more

San Antonio Stars rookie Bri Kulas discusses her first day of WNBA training camp
by Swish Appeal
posted April 29, 2014 at 8:28pm

Missouri alum Bri Kulas sent us a blog about her arrival to San Antonio last week and her first day of training camp as a rookie with the Stars. I arrived in San Antonio on Thursday afternoon. When I got here we went to the rental car place to rent a c...more

WNBA training camp has got things shakin'
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 29, 2014 at 2:29pm

Lynx:Veteran guard Monica Wright had arthroscopic surgery on her left knee Friday and is out for a few weeks.Coach Cheryl Reeve is trying to pace herself after surgery earlier this month.Opening day was good.The Lynx is embracing a repeat attempt.Key date...more

Tulsa Shock announce that Liz Cambage will not be returning for 2014 WNBA season
by Swish Appeal
posted April 24, 2014 at 7:51pm

Once again, the Tulsa Shock have announced that they will be without 6-foot-8 center Liz Cambage for the 2014 season. Breaking: Elizabeth Cambage will not return to Tulsa for the 2014 WNBA season. — Tulsa Shock (@TulsaShock) April 23, 2014 &nbs...;more

WNBA will hold first-ever preseason tournament
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 24, 2014 at 7:48pm

The WNBA will hold a preseason tournament May 9-11 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Participating teams are the Lynx, Sky, Fever and Mercury.So is the WNBA scouting interest in Florida? (Any old-timers remember the Sol?)More league news:Liz Cambage w...more

Brittney Griner discusses decision not to participate in 2012 Olympics in new memoir
by Swish Appeal
posted April 23, 2014 at 10:01pm

Marty Maguire of SB Nation's Outsports summarized Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner's new memoir 'In My Skin', focusing on her experience at Baylor with coach Kim Mulkey and why she stayed despite feeling "deceived". But one thing Maguire says was m...more

U17 training camp roster named
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 23, 2014 at 9:59pm

Thirty-nine players will try out for the U17 team May 22-26:Asia Durr (St. Pius X Catholic H.S./Douglasville, Ga.), as well as DeJanae Boykin (Charles H. Flowers H.S./Springdale, Md.); Kalani Brown (Salmen H.S./Slidell, La.); Chassity Carter (Dickson Coun...more

WNBA first round draft pick Stefanie Dolson to appear on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
by Swish Appeal
posted April 23, 2014 at 9:51pm

Stefanie dolson to tape jimmy fallon show wednesday in nyc @jimmyfallon @TheTonightShow_ @NBCConnecticut helped #uconnwomen make it happen — John Altavilla (@jaltavilla) April 23, 2014   Awesome news for UConn fans, the Washington Mystics, a...more

WNBA news, college coaching movement
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 23, 2014 at 9:47pm

WNBA news:The Indiana Fever have announced a broadcast partnership with MyINDY-TV23.The Liberty's Tina Charles says she's "just a city kid."The Mystics are happy to have both rookies Stefanie Dolson and Bria Hartley.Dream overseas update.The Sparks have a...more

Lack of female coaches in the NCAA
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 22, 2014 at 9:10pm

A recent report, “Women in Intercollegiate Sport: A Longitudinal National Study," found there are more female athletes, but fewer female coaches in the college ranks.More college news:Interview with new Louisiana Tech coach Tyler Summitt.Former Flor...more

MaxPreps high school players of the year
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 22, 2014 at 9:07pm

It looks like MaxPreps left off the headings beyond "first team" on their list of the nation's top high school players this year, or they really just couldn't pick. But it's an impressive group of ballers:First teamA'ja WilsonJordin CanadaNapheesa Collier...more

Interview with Tyler Summitt: How he chose the Louisiana Tech head coaching position, his age, and what he learned from Pat Summitt
by Swish Appeal
posted April 21, 2014 at 10:20pm

Louisiana Tech created waves in the women's basketball community by hiring 23-year-old Tyler Summitt to replace Teresa Weatherspoon as their women's basketball head coach. Swish Appeal caught up with Summitt to ask him about the process of getting to La...more

Just a smidge
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 19, 2014 at 9:07am

More changes:Four players are transferring from Colorado State.Intros:Q&A;with new Minnesota coach Marlene Stollings.Q&A;with new Fresno State coach Jaime White.Longtime Razorback Amber Shirley remains as director of basketball operations.WNBA:Bri...more

The Swish Appeal Podcast, Episode 2 - featuring Doug Feinberg and Fred Williams
by Swish Appeal
posted April 19, 2014 at 8:51am

Listen to our interviews with Doug Feinberg of the AP and Tulsa Shock Head Coach Fred Williams. Welcome to our second podcast! Today's show will feature two guests. First, Doug Feinberg of the AP checks back with us again where we recap the 2014 WNBA ...more

2014 WNBA Draft recap: The big winners and great value drafts
by Swish Appeal
posted April 18, 2014 at 9:39pm

The biggest winners in this draft are probably clear, but there are a few other teams who should be given credit for using their draft picks well. A few hours before Monday's draft, I was discussing prospects and other rumors with M Robinson when we h...more

2013-14 Chicago Sky offseason: Sky bolster their frontcourt in the 2014 WNBA draft
by Swish Appeal
posted April 16, 2014 at 10:20pm

After earning their first-ever playoff berth in 2013, the Chicago Sky will look to win their first playoff game and advance beyond the first round in 2014. Now without further or do, let's take a quick look.   1. Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury...more

Missouri's Bri Kulas blogs about the experience of hearing her name called during the 2014 WNBA Draft
by Swish Appeal
posted April 16, 2014 at 10:16pm

In our latest guest blog, Missouri's Bri Kulas recounts the experience of waiting for the San Antonio Stars to select her with the 28th pick of the 2014 WNBA Draft and her experience of training camp. Monday night was a moment in my life when I realize...more

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