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Atlanta Dream head coach Michael Cooper on the hiring process, what makes a championship team, and Running With The Dream
by Swish Appeal
posted December 10, 2013 at 9:29pm

Michael Cooper, new head coach of the Atlanta Dream, sits down with Swish Appeal and talks about what Atlanta needs to do to be a championship team, the best player in the 2014 Draft, about how he ended up in Atlanta, and much more. When the Atlanta Dr...more

Games I'd wish I'd seen on 8 December 2013
by Swish Appeal
posted December 10, 2013 at 9:22pm

Why it's so hard to find women's basketball games on TV, at least where Comcast is concerned. There are indeed games we'd wish we seen yesterday.  One problem with Games We'd Wish We'd Seen is that there really is no website or database or anythin...more

This week's AP poll
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 10, 2013 at 9:21pm

AP top 25 for the week:1. Connecticut2. Duke3. Tennessee4. Notre Dame5. Kentucky6. Stanford7. Louisville8. Maryland9. Baylor10. South Carolina11. Colorado12. Penn State13. LSU14. Oklahoma State15. North Carolina16. Georgia17. Iowa State18. Purdue19. Nebra...more

Michael Cooper interview, Part II: The Atlanta Dream's offseason, the 2014 WNBA Draft, and Pat Riley's influence
by Swish Appeal
posted December 10, 2013 at 8:45pm

In a two-part interview, Michael Cooper spoke with Swish Appeal about his new job as new head coach of the Atlanta Dream. In Part II, Cooper addresses questions about the Dream's offseason and his coaching philosophy. Yesterday we shared the first part...more

Games I'd wish I'd seen on 9 December 2013
by Swish Appeal
posted December 10, 2013 at 8:42pm

There were only ten games yesterday, so which one do I pick? There were a grand total of 10 games played in Division I women's basketball yesterday.  Therefore, this installment of games I'd wish I'd seen is just going to be one game.  Not th...more

Games I'd wish I'd seen: 7 December 2013
by Swish Appeal
posted December 9, 2013 at 9:04am

Lots of company, lots of Ukrainian food, lots of earnest kids singing and lots of games I'd wish I'd seen.. Despite the fact that there was enough college football on TV to choke a horse, there was also a lot of women's college basketball.  No, th...more

Kentucky, Baylor in record-setting game: 133-130 in 4 OT
by Swish Appeal
posted December 7, 2013 at 11:58pm

On a cold night in Arlington, Texas, the Kentucky Wildcats and Baylor Lady Bears made believers of even casual basketball fans with a record-setting four overtime game. It took one hour of basketball on the court, three halves worth.  It took four...more

Games I'd wish I'd seen: 6 December 2013
by Swish Appeal
posted December 7, 2013 at 11:56pm

The game everyone wishes they'd seen was Kentucky-Baylor. But what else was there? Yesterday evening, as we were entertaining out-of-town guests, I decided to examine my Twitter feed and see what was up.  The damn thing blew up with all sorts of ...more

2014 WNBA Draft prospects: Five seniors off to strong starts
by Swish Appeal
posted December 7, 2013 at 10:16am

Wrapping up this week of draft talk, we look today at five seniors who have shown signs of improvement early in the 2013-14 season. As noted repeatedly, projecting success tends to be a dicey exercise with the draft after you get past the first 5-8 ob...more

#5 Kentucky 133, #9 Baylor 130 (4OT)
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 7, 2013 at 9:59am

Highest-scoring Division I women's game in history:ARLINGTON, Texas -- Jennifer O'Neill dreamed that No. 5 Kentucky's game against No. 9 Baylor would come down to a buzzer-beater.She just didn't imagine it could be any one of five buzzers.O'Neill scored a...more

Games I'd wish I'd seen on 5 December 2013
by Swish Appeal
posted December 6, 2013 at 9:11pm

I'm going to be listening to Eastern European kids warbling over the weekend. What are YOU going to do? It is going to be a very busy Saturday for me.  My wife and I are holding a Junior Eurovision party.  (You heard me right the first time....more

Tamika Catchings on the WBCA Good Works Team
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 6, 2013 at 8:57pm

Earlier this week, the WBCA announced the 84 nominees for its 2014 Good Works Team - NCAA basketball players who have made notable contributions through community service. This is the second year of the program. Tennessee legend and Indiana Fever star for...more

WNBA's No. 4 pick in 2013 draft, Tayler Hill, expecting first child
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted December 6, 2013 at 8:42pm

Mystics G Tayler Hill is expecting her first child in May but plans to return to play the 2014 season. The father of the child is Dave Lighty, a former wing player on the Ohio State Buckeyes. Hill, who was selected fourth overall in the 2013 draft, is an...more

Notre Dame's Natalie Achonwa enjoys victorious homecoming in Toronto
by Swish Appeal
posted December 5, 2013 at 8:59am

Aneela Khan of the Silver Stars News & Notes blog covered the Notre Dame Fighting Irish's 100-61 win over the Duquesne Dukes for Swish Appeal, with a focus on the return of Natalie Achonwa to her home province in her NCAA uniform. Toronto has alway...more

Louisville player still in hospital for tests
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 5, 2013 at 8:54am

Louisville senior Antonita Slaughter remains hospitalized as she undergoes tests to determine why she collapsed during the Cardinal's game last night.More news:UConn's Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Morgan Tuck have been cleared to resume practice Monday.Nort...more

2014 WNBA draft prospects: Five guards to watch
by Swish Appeal
posted December 4, 2013 at 8:56pm

With the WNBA announcing the date of the draft lottery yesterday, we look at 10 NCAA DI players to watch during the 2013-14 women's college basketball season. I've said over and over again that junior season statistics don't mean a whole lot in evaluat...more

Games I'd wish I'd seen on 3 December 2013
by Swish Appeal
posted December 4, 2013 at 8:46pm

Where is everyone? Is everyone studying? I tried to figure out why the number of women's basketball games has slowed to a trickle.  I thought, "oh, it's final exam week!" but then I thought "doesn't that come later in December?"  Maybe the p...more

2013-2014 San Antonio Silver Stars offseason: Praying for health and a high draft pick
by Swish Appeal
posted December 4, 2013 at 8:42pm

A preview of how the Silver Stars will line up for 2014 and a look at how they should round out their roster in the upcoming WNBA draft. Also a lot of praying for an injury-free season. The Silver Stars were destined to have a bad 2013 season after los...more

Washington State looks to build on big upset in Nebraska
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted December 4, 2013 at 8:30pm

Washington State (4-4) hosts Cal State Northridge (2-5) on Saturday at 7pm (PT) at Beasley Coliseum. Cougs coach June Daugherty will know what type of team she has after the matchup. Yes, WSU defeated then-No. 10 Nebraska (6-1) on its home court -- one ...more

WNBA draft lottery will be next week
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 4, 2013 at 9:00am

The 2014 WNBA draft lottery will be Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 4:30 p.m. EST on ESPN's Sportscenter.Other WNBA news:Sparks forward Candace Parker is one of ESPN's top 10 players who have made an impact this year.Fever guard Briann January is working hard this of...more

Louisville guard Antonita Slaughter collapses during game, is hospitalized
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 4, 2013 at 8:58am

Scary moment at tonight's Louisville-Missouri State game, when Cardinal guard Antonita Slaughter collapsed during the game. She is undergoing tests at the hospital, where she is said to be coherent.Video.Coach Jeff Walz comments. ...more

2014 WNBA Draft Lottery to be held on December 10 at 4:30 PM ET
by Swish Appeal
posted December 3, 2013 at 10:20pm

The 2014 WNBA Draft Lottery will be held in Secaucus, NJ next Tuesday, on December 10, 2013 which will be televised on ESPN's Sportscenter at 4:30 PM ET. The four teams that missed the 2013 Playoffs: the Connecticut Sun, Tulsa Shock, New York Liberty, ...more

Women's basketball links: Kentucky beats rival Louisville, Natalie Achonwa's homecoming, Bria Hartley's development
by Swish Appeal
posted December 3, 2013 at 9:14am

10 links from the holiday weekend that might be worth a read. With James back on the GIWIS beat and Queenie covering seemingly every game in New York over the last few days in addition to some help from our friends around SB Nation, there's not much ne...more

Contemplating the undefeateds
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 3, 2013 at 9:03am

At week five of the season, we still have 23 undefeated Division I teams - 12 in the top 25, and 11 unranked teams.The undefeated top 25 teams:ConnecticutDukeTennesseeNotre DameKentuckyBaylorColoradoSouth CarolinaOklahoma StateGeorgiaIowa StateSyracuseThe...more

Tigers outlast Wolverines
by Swish Appeal
posted December 2, 2013 at 8:33pm

Just the Facts, Ma'am: Danielle Ballard's lay-up in the lane gave LSU the lead in the final minute, and Siera Thompson's halfcourt heave came late and short as LSU withstood a valiant Michigan comeback and claimed a 64-62 win. Shanece McKinney and Raig...more

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