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The Power of 100%
by Marissa Kastanek
posted September 6, 2013 at 9:32am

"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." Kevin Durant. Giving 100% at every given moment will allow success at many levels. Coaches can see when an athlete leaves everything on the field of play and that is a key when recruiting....more

Geno Auriemma reportedly will coach Olympic team in 2016
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 6, 2013 at 8:43am

Geno Auriemma is supposedly returning to coach the US Olympic team in 2016.USA Basketball will have a press conference tomorrow to officially name the coach.WNBA team news:Sky....guard Sharnee Zoll-Norman has joined Athlete Ally - a non-profit organizatio...more

WNBA statistics: Why the Chicago Sky have improved on defense
by Swish Appeal
posted September 5, 2013 at 9:16pm

If you'll allow me to ignore mathematical possibilities for a moment, the WNBA playoff picture is pretty much set: it's unlikely that the Phoenix Mercury will play their way out of the Western Conference playoffs and unlikely that the New York Liberty w...more

WNBA power rankings: Can the L.A. Sparks overtake the Minnesota Lynx?
by Swish Appeal
posted September 5, 2013 at 9:00pm

The first three games of the regular season series between the Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx can be summed up quite simply: the visiting team hasn't shown up. In the first three games, the home team has won by no less than 24 points. And in eac...more

Dream secures playoff spot; Sparks-Lynx series evened up
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 5, 2013 at 8:31pm

The Dream beat the Fever in overtime, 89-80, and secured a playoff berth. Angel McCoughtry lead Atlanta with 30 points.In the evening's match up the Lynx defeated the Sparks, 83-74, to even the series between the two teams at two a piece.General WNBA:The ...more

Washington Mystics Q&A; Part 3
by Swish Appeal
posted September 4, 2013 at 9:03am

1. Let's assume the Mystics get in the playoffs for 2013 and that Atlanta and Chicago get the top two seeds. Which matchup is more favorable and why? How far can this team go? Zack: I think Chicago is the better team, but I spent most of the season t...more

WNBA links: Tulsa Shock get 10th win, Cappie Pondexter hits a milestone, Katie Smith eyes retirement
by Swish Appeal
posted September 4, 2013 at 8:53am

With the season winding down, most of the games over Labor Day weekend yielded predictable results. Yet whether you're already looking forward to the playoffs or the 2014 WNBA Draft lottery (!!!), there were a few relevant links for you out there. S...more

Legends take POY awards; Delle Donne racks up another ROM
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 4, 2013 at 8:50am

Tamika Catchings and Tina Thompson were Eastern and Western Conference players of the week. (Take that, youngsters)Elena Delle Donne was named rookie of the month for August - her third such award this season.Team news:Shock....their tribulations have bui...more

Mandy Coleman schedules visits with Alabama; other top prospects to meet with Criimson Tide
by Swish Appeal
posted September 3, 2013 at 6:41pm

Alabama is going to have a very busy month of September and October with an array of in-home and official visits.Per multiple sources, the Crimson Tide will be doing their first in-home with 6-foot-4 wing forward Mandy Coleman (McNair, CA) on September ...more

Open Question: Which three current WNBA players are your real "Three to See?"
by Swish Appeal
posted September 3, 2013 at 6:34pm

As some of you might imagine, I take a lot of issue with the term "Three to See" as it pertains to the Big Three Rookies (Brittney Griner, Elena Delle Donne, Skylar Diggins). It is a derogatory term toward the nine teams that don't have such rookies, a...more

Dream beat Sparks in the battle of the #2 seeds
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 3, 2013 at 8:35am

In Atlanta tonight, it was Dream 92, Sparks 82 in the battle of the two conference #2 seeds.Game notes and quotes:ATLANTA NOTES Atlanta snapped a four-game losing streak while improving 15-13, including a 5-5 mark against teams from the Western Conference...more

Dream crushers
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 2, 2013 at 11:49am

The Shock beat the Liberty today, 93-88. Shock guard Riquna Williams was blunt about Tulsa's goals right now:''This feels great,'' Williams said. ''We are riding high right now and we just want to keep this up. We know our playoff hopes are over. Now we w...more

It's almost WNBA balloting time again
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 1, 2013 at 10:14am

As the regular season winds down, it's time for the media to choose the "best of" players and coaches.MVPROYCOYMost ImprovedBest DefensiveSixth WomanWho do you think should win these awards, readers? I'd love to hear what you think. ...more

Sky clinch first in the East
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 1, 2013 at 10:10am

Today's game results:The Sky beat the Dream, 85-68, to clinch first place in the Eastern Conference.The Lynx routed the Storm, 97-74.The Sparks defeated the Silver Stars, 80-67.San Antonio's loss means the Storm have clinched their tenth straight playoff ...more

Fever's 1-2 punch knocks out Liberty
by Swish Appeal
posted August 31, 2013 at 9:40pm

Hello again, loyal readers and interested passers-by! We're coming to you in staggered, or possibly staggering, spurts from the Prudential Center on a Friday night that could not be any more welcome if it tried. (Trust me, you don't want to know.) It...more

Faith Van Duin Takes Storm Damage Featherweight Title in Tournament Final
by Wombat Sports
posted August 31, 2013 at 9:33pm

A new featherweight star was created Saturday as New Zealand’s Faith Van Duin defeated three opponents to win the Storm Damage title in a one night tournament in Camberra, Australia. New Zealand’s Van Durin (now 4-0) is the new champion,...more

Storm forward Shekinna Stricklen improving three-point shot
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 31, 2013 at 9:20am

One of the toughest things to do as an athlete is go public with a prediction. Ask Matt Hasselbeck. But Second-year Storm G/F Shekinna Stricklen went on the ledge and announced in June she was going to donate $25 to the Pat Summitt Foundation for every th...more

Gonzaga hires WNBA All-Star Nicole Powell
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 31, 2013 at 9:15am

From the Zags:   SPOKANE, Wash. – (August 30, 2013 - www.GoZags.com) Gonzaga University women’s basketball head coach Kelly Graves announced the hiring of current WNBA player and former Stanford University standout Nicole Powell as an ...more

The fight for the WNBA playoffs
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 31, 2013 at 9:07am

The Fever outlasted the Liberty, 73-67, to cement their fourth place spot in the East, and draw closer to third. Tamika Catchings lead Indiana with 22 points.The Silver Stars beat the Shock, 74-65, to stay in the playoff picture.Team news:Shock....Candice...more

Sophia Young comes out against gay marriage, and opposes adding gays and lesbians to code
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 31, 2013 at 8:58am

Silver Stars forward Sophia Young made her views against gay marriage and protection for gays and lesbians in San Antonio known publicly yesterday:Sophia Young is a three-time WNBA all-star, an All-American while at Baylor University and a fan favorite. W...more

New York Liberty look for improvements on offense after blowout loss to Minnesota Lynx
by Swish Appeal
posted August 30, 2013 at 7:36pm

NEWARK, NJ - The Minnesota Lynx handily defeated the New York Liberty 73-47 at the Prudential Center on Tuesday. The basic and 'tell tale' numbers follow: Minnesota NY Liberty Possessions 81 83 Offensive Efficiency 90 57 eFG 48 26 FT Ra...more

Minnesota Lynx look to finish the regular season strong
by Swish Appeal
posted August 30, 2013 at 7:31pm

NEWARK, NJ - Her team owns the best percentage in the WNBA. There is legitimate talk of a championship. For Cheryl Reeve, there is no inherent pressure. The coach of the Minnesota Lynx, currently leading the Western Division of the 'W', admits she ...more

Storm forward Shekinna Stricklen improving three-point shot
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 30, 2013 at 7:28pm

One of the toughest things to do as an athlete is go public with a prediction. Ask Matt Hasselbeck. But Second-year Storm G/F Shekinna Stricklen went on the ledge and announced in June she was going to donate $25 to the Pat Summitt Foundation for every th...more

Depleted Dream lose in overtime to Mystics
by Swish Appeal
posted August 29, 2013 at 6:44pm

(ATLANTA) – The injury bug is always looking for new blood. This time it was Atlanta’s turn to get bitten, as Dream guards Tiffany Hayes (knee) and Armintie Herrington (concussion) would both be scratched for the game against the visiting W...more

WNBA links: Silver Stars playoff hopes fade, Elena Delle Donne reflects on CAA, Mystics reflect on March on Washington
by Swish Appeal
posted August 29, 2013 at 9:07am

Queenie already wrote up her thoughts on the New York Liberty's debacle last night - and called for them to just shut this season down - so I'll move on after just putting this tweet here: Holding @nyliberty to 25% FG is a @minnesotalynx franchise-rec...more

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