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NCAA Basketball: UConn Faces Louisville for National Basketball Title
by Pretty Tough
posted April 8, 2013 at 9:47pm

Louisville continued their Cinderella run to defeat Cal 64-67 and punch a ticket to the championship game. A short time later, UConn rolled over Notre Dame, snapping a four-game losing streak to the Irish, in an attempt it win an eighth NCAA title. Six-f...more

Sources: Clemson makes hiring of Audra Smith as head coach official, press conference today at 2 p.m.
by Swish Appeal
posted April 8, 2013 at 9:45pm

Per sources within the athletic department, Clemson has finalized the rumored hiring of Audra Smith as their new head women’s basketball coach and will announce it today. A press conference is set for 2:00 pm.Smith replaces Itoro Coleman who was l...more

NCAA Basketball: Stewart sparks Huskies to romp over Irish
by Swish Appeal
posted April 8, 2013 at 9:43pm

The second game is now settling in. The UConn and Notre Dame fans have deigned to join us for this one. They took their sweet time showing up for the first game, which is one of the things I detest about both fan bases- they both tend to make double-h...more

Why Cal is my new favorite team
by After Atalanta
posted April 8, 2013 at 9:38pm

I really, really, really though Cal was going to take down the Cardinals last night. And I was rooting hard for that to happen. Sure Cal's trip to the Final Four didn't help my bracket any. But I was deeply distraught that Baylor was beaten by Louisville ...more

And then there were two: 2009 Championship rematch
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 8, 2013 at 8:59am

Louisville rallied in the second half to beat Cal, 64-57. They're the first fifth seed to reach the title game.Highlights.Louisville interviews.Cal is disappointed, but not devastated.It was Antonita Slaughter's house.Cal analysis.After a slow start, Loui...more

Final Four news load
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 7, 2013 at 6:22pm

Notre Dame:Skylar Diggins is ready for her final shot at a championship.Hustle is making it happen for Jewell Loyd.There was nothing simple about getting to New Orleans.The Irish are bracing for another close encounter.UConn:Coach Geno Auriemma says whate...more

2013 WBCA All-American game: Saniya Chong, Linnae Harper and Jessica Jackson impress
by Swish Appeal
posted April 7, 2013 at 6:18pm

The WBCA All-American Game in New Orleans featured several things often absent from all-star games: post play, help defense, ball movement, and shot fakes. Despite the athleticism and skill of posts like Erica McCall (Stanford), Kendall Cooper (Duke), ...more

Good surprise: Final Four basketball not just for top seeds anymore
by Fair Game News
posted April 7, 2013 at 5:50pm

        By Ashleigh Sargent and Mariah Philips What does it mean for a #5 seed team like Louisville to be in the Final Four? That favorite Baylor was out early? Women’s college basketball fans seldom get to watch a re...more

NCAA Basketball: notes, observations, and random things
by Swish Appeal
posted April 7, 2013 at 5:46pm

I'm not used to things opening an hour and a half before things are supposed to start. The gates opened at 9:30, and it's quarter past ten, and I'm expecting things to be happening already. The UConn autograph line is already packed, and UConn doesn't s...more

Brittney Griner to the NBA would be a difficult crossover
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted April 7, 2013 at 5:43pm

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is known for getting people to talk, whether it’s expressing animosity toward NBA officiating or backing support for the Sonics not to be relocated in 2008. Cuban’s latest gem is contemplating using his secon...more

Native American heritage draws support for Schimmels, Louisville in Final Four run
by Swish Appeal
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:55am

I grew up in Oklahoma – no secret there. And Oklahoma, the literal end of the Trail of Tears means "Red People" in Choctaw. As a native Okie, these are things that you learn about when you take Oklahoma History, a required course in the junior hig...more

Sources: Cynthia Cooper-Dyke and Courtney Banghart are finalists for USC job
by Swish Appeal
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:51am

Per sources, Cynthia Cooper-Dyke (Texas Southern) and Courtney Banghart (Princeton) are the frontrunners for the USC job. As one source stated it’s, "a dead heat" between them.With the Trojans having just filled their men’s position with And...more

What does Tim Pernetti's resignation mean for Rutgers women's basketball coach Vivian Stringer?
by Swish Appeal
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:49am

The Rutgers saga is sad for me to watch. Sad as an alum. Sad as a person interested in sports. Just plain sad. The performance at the press conference by new Rutgers University President Robert Barchi bordered on the incompetent. He made jokes. he...more

2013 Final Four preview: Cal, Louisville a matchup of fun teams looking to take away each others strengths
by Swish Appeal
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:40am

The 2013 women's Final Four has been marketed as a nice little appetizer between Cal and Louisville prior to the main event titanic clash between powerhouse programs Notre Dame and UConn. Louisville has been more notable for who they aren't (Baylor) th...more

Brittney Griner to the NBA would be a difficult crossover
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:34am

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is known for getting people to talk, whether it’s expressing animosity toward NBA officiating or backing support for the Sonics not to be relocated in 2008. Cuban’s latest gem is contemplating using his secon...more

NCAA Women's Basketball: The understated appeal of the undercard
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:22am

Tweet NEW ORLEANS — They’ve been underdogs so long that they relish continuing in the role even at the Final Four, and especially after dispatching one of the biggest names in the sport. The Louisville Cardinals — Undercards? — d...more

NCAA Women's Basketball: 2013 Final Four tidbits from Louisville's Jeff Walz: Griner, sideline style, and unexpected scoring
by Swish Appeal
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:18am

On Brittany Griner Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban might draft Baylor Lady Bears star Brittney Griner in the second round of the upcoming NBA draft. Publicity stunt, says Louisville coach Jeff Walz. Walz played college basketball and he knows how ph...more

Ohio State women's basketball coaching search: Who will replace Jim Foster?
by Swish Appeal
posted April 6, 2013 at 4:00pm

Jim Foster is out as Ohio State Buckeyes coach after a disappointing season. So who will replace him? The more than rumor is #OhioSt wbb is open as Foster takes buyout. #NCAAW @womhoopsguru @wbballhoopscoop @wparker @bluestarmedia1 — Mike Flynn ...more

USC women's basketball coaching search: Who will replace Michael Cooper?
by Swish Appeal
posted April 6, 2013 at 3:59pm

With Michael Cooper announcing his resignation as USC women's basketball head coach at the conclusion of the 2012-13 season, former star Cynthia Cooper-Dyke and Princeton coach Courtney Banghart are rumored to be finalists to lead the Women of Troy into...more

NCAA Women's Basketball:Final Four and so much more
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 6, 2013 at 10:41am

Final Four items:LouisvilleLouisville is moving to elite status.The Louisville mayor has declared tomorrow "Cardinal Red Day" to honor both the women's and men's teams for making the Final Four.The "party crashers" are enjoying their run.The Schimmel sist...more

Connecticut Sun's Danielle McCray injured in overseas play; Asjha Jones will not take a roster spot
by Swish Appeal
posted April 6, 2013 at 10:40am

According to Mike DiMauro of The Day, in addition to our aforementioned piece that Asjha Jones would be out for the 2013 season, Connecticut Sun guard/forward Danielle McCray suffered an injury on her overseas team in Italy, Famila Schio. She will have a...more

Chris Dailey's role in UConn's success
by Swish Appeal
posted April 6, 2013 at 10:38am

No one in the Final Four is peaking at the same level as UConn. Players like freshmen Breanna Stewart and Moriah Jefferson are playing better than they have all season. Geno Auriemma gets a lot of credit for their development and for the teams succe...more

Washington Mystics GM and Head Coach Mike Thibault gives interview on 2013 Draft strategy
by Swish Appeal
posted April 6, 2013 at 10:35am

Most of the questions were about meat and potatoes basketball and what Mystics fans can expect for 2013 and that's what I'm focusing on. There are some fluff ones like Mark Cuban and Brittney Griner but watch the interview for that. Brittney's not play...more

Sources: Ohio State expected to name Goestenkors as new head coach
by Swish Appeal
posted April 6, 2013 at 10:34am

The negotiations between Gail Goestenkors and Ohio State are close to finalization and she is expected to be named the next head coach, replacing Jim Foster by April 12. Goestenkors coached previously at Duke and Texas and is expected to bring at leas...more

US Basketball Writers Association All-America Team
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 5, 2013 at 8:47pm

2012-13 USBWA WOMEN'S ALL-AMERICA TEAMPlayer, School Pos. Ht. Cl. HometownKelsey Bone, Texas A&M;C 6-4 Jr. Houston, TexasElena Delle Donne, Delaware G/F 6-5 Sr. Wilmington, Del.Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame G 5-9 Sr. South Bend, Ind.Stefan...more

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