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USA national women's basketball team pool
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted January 13, 2014 at 10:02pm

From USA Basketball:   COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 13, 2014) - Including 14 Olympic and/or FIBA World Championship gold medalists, the 33-player 2014-16 USA Basketball Women's National Team pool, from which the 2014 USA World Championship Team a...more

Stanford, Ogwumike Beat Utah
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted January 12, 2014 at 10:12pm

Rushed home from work to see the Stanford Women’s Basketball team beat Utah 87-61  in Pac-12 Play. Not that there was any doubt, mind you. And C and R appreciate that the Pac-12 networks are showing these games, but we hate the earlier start to...more

Source: Golden State Warriors ready to acquire L.A. Sparks within 2-3 weeks
by Swish Appeal
posted January 12, 2014 at 9:45pm

  Swish Appeal has learned that the Golden State Warriors are looking to complete a deal to acquire the LA Sparks in the next couple of weeks. Grantland's Zach Lowe tweeted on Friday afternoon that talks between the Golden State Warriors' ownership...more

Terriers take down Blackbirds
by Swish Appeal
posted January 12, 2014 at 9:42pm

Just the Facts, Ma'am: A team effort from the Terriers of St. Francis crowned them the queens of Brooklyn, as they knocked off the Blackbirds of LIU-Brooklyn 69-48 in the Battle of Brooklyn at the Barclays Center. Eilidh Simpson led the Terriers with 1...more

WNBA to find its heart in San Fransisco (Bay Area)?
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted January 12, 2014 at 8:48pm

Watching recent WNBA news swirl the past week about the loss of the Los Angeles Sparks owners seems like most feel the league is one Tinseltown from becoming Bikini Basketball -- some obscure version of hoops never to be heard of again. A league sp...more

Sparks Watch Day 9: Can we get answers?
by Swish Appeal
posted January 10, 2014 at 9:43pm

Here are ten questions to which I'm sure we'd all like the answers. We are almost up to double-digits on Sparks Watch. And we are definitely in double-digits in the month of January. Still no word on the CBA, and if there are any talks between the W...more

Selena Roberts: WNBA, enough of the "Hallmark moments"
by Swish Appeal
posted January 10, 2014 at 8:49am

Selena Roberts at Sports on Earth has three solutions to get the WNBA over the "verge". Two are filler, but one is worth considering. Selena Roberts over at Sports on Earth wrote a column called "Getting over the hump:  Is there a tipping po...more

Sparks Watch Day 8: What other venues could the franchise play at if it doesn't relocate?
by Swish Appeal
posted January 10, 2014 at 8:37am

One entire week has passed since the initial news regarding the ownership situation with LA's WNBA team. On this newest edition of Sparks Watch, we examine other venues where the Los Angeles Sparks could play at besides the Staples Center if the team d...more

Grant leads Red Storm over Bluejays
by Swish Appeal
posted January 9, 2014 at 9:39pm

Just the Facts, Ma'am: St. John's came out strong and never looked back in their 67-48 win over visiting Creighton. Danaejah Grant led the Red Storm with 16 points off the bench, while Amber Thompson added 11 points and 12 rebounds. Marissa Janning le...more

Butler, Seton Hall making their way through the new Big East
by Swish Appeal
posted January 9, 2014 at 9:16am

Butler faces Villanova tonight at 7 p.m. ET after getting themselves above .500 in Big East conference play with a win at Seton Hall on Saturday. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - On Saturday, Seton Hall had an opportunity to even its Big East record. The opportunity...more

The good and the bad this week in women's basketball
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 9, 2014 at 9:10am

News, in no particular order:Sophomore Rachel Theriot is stepping confidently into the point guard role for Nebraska.Rebounding and Siera Thompson are the keys to success for Michigan so far this year.Alabama freshman Karyla Middlebrook is out for the sea...more

Another one bites the dust
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 9, 2014 at 9:03am

Less than an hour ago, Portland upset #24 San Diego, 72-51, ending their undefeated season.That leaves only four unbeaten Division I teams:ConnecticutNotre DameIowa StateIndianaOther scores:#11 Iowa State routed Texas Tech to go 14-0 - the longest winning...more

More on Washington State's historic win against Washington to end 36-game losing streak
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted January 8, 2014 at 9:56pm

Look who's atop the Pac-12 standings. Due to scheduling, it's the unlikely USC and Washington State at 3-0 to open conference play. The caveat is USC, which is on a five-game win streak overall, defeated UCLA on the road Dec. 30 -- four days before the ...more

Huskies humiliate Houston in 90-40 victory
by Swish Appeal
posted January 8, 2014 at 9:53pm

It was never a game the Cougars were going to win and it turns out it was never a game they'd be competitive in either The University of Connecticut Huskies are (probably) the best basketball team in the nation right now. They're number one in the poll...more

Sparks Watch Day 7: Could this have been prevented?
by Swish Appeal
posted January 8, 2014 at 9:37pm

Seeing Los Angeles Sparks owner Paula Madison walk away from the team shocked fans and anyone interested in the WNBA. This chapter of Sparks Watch asks the question if this outcome could have been prevented. As we wait for further news about the Los A...more

High school rankings this week: a new number one
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 8, 2014 at 9:10am

ESPN's high school power rankings this week sees a new number one:1. Incarnate Word Academy2. Duncanville3. Mater Dei4. Long Beach Polytechnic5. Blackman6. New Hope Christian Academy7. Regis Jesuit8. Lawrence North9. Homewood-Flossmoor10. Saint Mary's Col...more

There is always more news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 8, 2014 at 9:08am

College news:Q&A;with Duke senior guard Chelsea Gray.Texas A&M;coach Gary Blair may have found what he's looking for in sophomore guard Courtney Williams.Virginia guard Raeshaun Gaffney talks about her delayed rookie season.Middle Tennessee senior...more

Radio interview with former WNBA player Fran Harris on KPCC-FM
by Swish Appeal
posted January 8, 2014 at 9:04am

Here is a link to a radio interview yesterday with former WNBA player Fran Harris with Alex Cohen and A Martinez, who host "Take Two," a morning radio show for public radio station 89.3 KPCC, based in Pasadena, California.  Harris played on the ...more

Sparks Watch Day 6: What makes a good owner?
by Swish Appeal
posted January 7, 2014 at 9:49pm

We still don't know who will be the new owner of the Los Angeles Sparks - but what traits do good sports owners possess? There's not much news on the Sparks front from our lonely watchtower, but when we find it, you'll get it. The most recent news is ...more

Lisa Leslie writes statement on Twitter regarding the Los Angeles Sparks
by Swish Appeal
posted January 7, 2014 at 9:17am

Former WNBA and Los Angeles Sparks star Lisa Leslie wrote a statement on her Twitter account earlier today: Happy New Year Tweethearts! I have received a ton of questions regarding the LA Sparks. — Lisa Leslie (@LisaLeslie) January 6, 2014  ...more

Los Angeles Sparks fan creates online petition to keep the team in town
by Swish Appeal
posted January 7, 2014 at 9:10am

Chris Woodmansee, a Los Angeles Sparks fan created a petition online at Change.org intended to keep the team in LA. Here is its mission statement: We, the loyal fanbase of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks are fearing the worst. Our ownership group has deci...more

Candace Parker jersey retirement ceremony photos
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 6, 2014 at 10:23pm

Candace Parker addresses the crowd at Thompson-Boling ArenaCandace Parker with former coach Pat Summitt, current coach Holly Warlick and staffCandace Parker with former coach Pat Summitt, current coach Holly Warlick and staffThe banner is raisedCandace Pa...more

CSUN junior guard Ashlee Guay is poised to rewrite the school record books
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 6, 2014 at 10:16pm

Northridge, Calif. - In just two and a half seasons, Cal State Northridge women's basketball junior Ashlee Guay is set to write her name into the Matador record books as quickly and efficiently as any player in program history.A guard from San Diego, Cali...more

Northwest 11: Gonzaga faces big week in conference play
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted January 6, 2014 at 10:12pm

In this new Monday feature, I'll take a look at the Northwest's 11 Division I teams and give a weekly power ranking. The regional schools are Washington, Washington State, Seattle U, Gonzaga, Eastern Washington, Oregon, Oregon State, Portland, Portland S...more

Stanford Flattens Oregon State
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted January 6, 2014 at 8:59am

So two years ago, Stanford’s inside player Nneka Ogwumike decided in her senior season that she needed a mid range game to make her more versatile for the WNBA. She developed a nice shooting touch, and although she wouldn’t beat you with a thr...more

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