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2013 WNBA season preview primer
by Swish Appeal
posted May 23, 2013 at 9:22pm

For the past two years, I've previewed the WNBA season by breaking each team down by the following categories: Balance: How well a team "fills" the Four Factors relative to opponents. Versatility: Range of styles of play on the roster. Complementa...more

How much does a win in women's college basketball cost? - the 2012-13 update
by Swish Appeal
posted May 23, 2013 at 9:14pm

A couple of years ago, we decided to use the concept of Marginal Cost per Marginal Win to determine which NCAA Division I basketball teams were the best at spending their budgets. With new numbers - and one year gone by - we look again at how much a wi...more

Atlanta Dream waive Sydney Carter, Cathrine Kraayeveld to finalize roster
by Swish Appeal
posted May 23, 2013 at 9:13am

The Atlanta Dream announced today that they have waived guard Sydney Carter and veteran forward Cathrine Kraayeveld in addition to suspending forward Yelena Leuchanka to finalize their roster at 11 players. That means a pair of somewhat surprising rookie...more

2012-2013 Atlanta Dream Offseason
by Swish Appeal
posted May 23, 2013 at 9:10am

The Atlanta Dream tries to reach its fifth straight playoff appearance and its third Eastern Conference Championship in four years for 2013. How will the Dream get ready for 2013? Our own James Bowman had a Q&A;with Coach Williams this past Decemb...more

Are new pieces enough to make the Mystics a playoff team?
by Swish Appeal
posted May 22, 2013 at 10:49pm

  The Washington Mystics and not the Phoenix Mercury could have been the talk of the WNBA heading into this season. Instead, the Mystics picked fourth in the draft, missing out on the "Three to See" altogether and forcing new head coach and gener...more

Former Baylor players respond to Brittney Griner statement about Kim Mulkey
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 22, 2013 at 9:11am

Well here's a loaded piece: reactions from three former Baylor Bears to Brittney Griner's comments that coach Kim Mulkey told her to be quiet about the fact that she's gay.This comment from Stasha Richards is intriguing, if true:“When I woke up, about 4...more

Seattle still rates among best in GM Survey...for fan support and late-game strategy
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted May 22, 2013 at 8:58am

Caught up with Storm All-Star C Lauren Jackson (way) early Tuesday morning to get her thoughts about the WNBA season without her and Sue Bird due to injuries. More from t he interview (and a chat with Bird) later, but Jackson did give some insights to wha...more

WNBA GMs weigh in
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 22, 2013 at 8:50am

The WNBA's general managers seem to have a better grasp of things than ESPN. Their preseason picks:Who will win conference and the title?Best players.Best off-season moves.Best rookies and international players.Best defense.Best coaches.Miscellaneous cate...more

Former Baylor players respond to controversy about Brittney Griner's coming out story
by Swish Appeal
posted May 21, 2013 at 7:43pm

When Sheila Lambert came to Baylor back in 2000 along with head coach Kim Mulkey, the program wasn't nearly as prominent on the national landscape as it is now. Lambert went on to become the best player in Baylor's history to that point well before Bri...more

Analyzing the stigma lesbian athletes face and how Brittney Griner can be seen as a trailblazer too
by Swish Appeal
posted May 21, 2013 at 1:47pm

  Jason Collins put an end to a very long wait last month. Finally, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community had an active, openly gay male athlete in one of the four major American sports they could look up to. In a culture where spor...more

Brittney Griner's coming out story takes a twist
by Swish Appeal
posted May 21, 2013 at 1:37pm

Brittney Griner feeling comfortable enough to come out shortly after being drafted into the pros shows how far we've come in the battle for the acceptance of gay athletes. But in a recent ESPN interview, she revealed that she may have wanted to come out...more

2012-2013 San Antonio Silver Stars Offseason: How will the team deal with Sophia Young's injury?
by Swish Appeal
posted May 21, 2013 at 8:49am

The San Antonio Silver Stars posted a 21-13 record for their 2012 campaign under the leadership and strong play from guard Becky Hammon and forward Sophia Young. However, with Young suffering a knee injury during the offseason, what will the team do in...more

Washington Mystics guard Ivory Latta had a leg injury last week
by Swish Appeal
posted May 21, 2013 at 8:37am

There's been many videos from the folks at Monumental Network, and I even haven't had time to watch them all. In case you were wondering why Mystics guard Ivory Latta didn't play, it's because she had a leg injury, but in a video interview today with Mon...more

U19 USA Women's basketball team team chosen
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 20, 2013 at 8:37am

USA's U19 team is:Alexis JonesBreanna StewartMorgan TuckCandice AgeeBashaara GravesLinnae HarperMoriah JeffersonBrianna TurnerNia CoffeyGabby GreenKelsey PlumA'ja Wilson ...more

Brittney Griner scores 18 in her pro debut as the Phoenix Mercury defeat the Japan National Team 87-64
by Swish Appeal
posted May 20, 2013 at 8:35am

Griner scored 18 points on 6-10 shooting, grabbed six boards, and had a block, assist, and a steal as the Phoenix Mercury defeated Team Japan, 87-64. In addition, DeWanna Bonner, Candice Dupree, and Krystal Thomas also scored in double figures for Phoeni...more

Shock top the Sparks; Griner makes her preseason debut
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 20, 2013 at 8:29am

Glory Johnson unloaded 22 points on the Sparks, and Candice Wiggins added 20, to help the Shock win 82-67.Brittney Griner lead the Mercury over Japan, 87-64, with 18 points and eight rebounds.The next preseason game isn't until Tuesday.Other WNBA news:The...more

New York Liberty beats the Connecticut Sun 78-67 in a preseason match
by Swish Appeal
posted May 19, 2013 at 8:17pm

From looking only at box scores, Cappie Pondexter led the way for the Libs, scoring 14 points on 6-9 shooting along with six rebounds and four assists. Essence Carson and Kelsey Bone also scored in double figures. In addition, Bone played 27 minutes in ...more

Atlanta Dream selling a meet and greet with Tulsa Shock guard Skylar Diggins after home opener
by Swish Appeal
posted May 19, 2013 at 8:16pm

So I decided to take a look at the Dream web site, and a splash page shows up showing Dream franchise guard Angel McCoughtry and Shock franchise guard Skylar Diggins in an ad that implies a duel type match. Fair enough. That's not that bad of an ide...more

Minnesota Lynx beats the Washington Mystics 74-57
by Swish Appeal
posted May 19, 2013 at 8:13pm

I checked the box score stats here and the Mystics went on a quick run and kept the deficit down to two points when the score was 57-55, but at that point, the starters for the Lynx were back and then the Lynx went on a 17-2 run the rest of the way. Moni...more

Couple travels hundreds of miles to watch the Lynx to celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary
by Swish Appeal
posted May 19, 2013 at 8:12pm

Check this tweet out from Lynx guard Lindsey Moore from before the Lynx's game against the Mystics which they won big. This couple drove 300 miles&are;celebrating their 48th wedding anniversary!! LOVE Husker nation!! #LosLynx #GBR twitter.com/seym00...more

Women's Basketball links: A plateful
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 19, 2013 at 8:07pm

Preseason action:Last night, Tina Thompson lead the Storm to a 63-59 win over the Shock.Today, New York notched at 78-67 win over Connecticut, and the Lynx opened preseason with a 74-57 romp over the Mystics.Other WNBA news:Dream....CEO Ashley Preisinger ...more

WNBA: Liberty take revenge on Sun
by Swish Appeal
posted May 19, 2013 at 8:04pm

It's not quite home, but it'll do. I've always maintained that my biggest issue with the Prudential Center is that it has the misfortune to be located in Newark (don't tell Nadirah, or Amber, or Aliyyah, that I said that). But it's a nice arena, and t...more

Women's Basketball Sunday links: No shocker in who won matchup of last year's best/worst, plus a new twist to Brittney Griner's coming out story
by Swish Appeal
posted May 19, 2013 at 7:58pm

Newsworthy topics from the past week: The local Bismarck media got in on the coverage with The Bismarck Tribune taking a pregame look at "the trio" of Seimone Augustus, Lindsay Whalen and Maya Moore and how they've made the Lynx a dominant team in recen...more

Seattle Storm doesn't lose to the Tulsa Shock 63-59, goes undefeated in preseason play
by Swish Appeal
posted May 18, 2013 at 8:55pm

In Seattle, Tina Thompson and Camille Little led the Storm with 31 combined points to help the Storm to a victory. Thompson also made all three of her threes. Shekinna Stricklen played 34 minutes off the bench and had 9 points and 10 rebounds. Even tho...more

WNBA news and so much more
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 18, 2013 at 9:00am

WNBA:Ten potential break out players for 2013.A change of plans is always difficult for the waived.Making the cut is tough - but not impossible - for second-rounders like Chelsea Poppens.Transactions page is finally up to date, including today's Sparks cu...more

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