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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

Final list of 2013 WNBA Draft prospects
by Swish Appeal
posted April 5, 2013 at 8:36pm

The following is a list of 67 players that we've considered as 2013 WNBA Draft prospects at some point during the season to update our preliminary list posted almost a month ago. Obviously, there are only 36 spots in the three round WNBA Draft for the ...more

GRINER'S NEW TEAM
by SportyEsquire
posted April 5, 2013 at 7:53pm

3,283 points. 748 blocks. 18 dunks.  3-Time AP All-American. You know her name, get to know her stats.   Brittney Griner.  Over the past four years we’ve been privileged to watch this women single-handedly dominate basketball.&...more

NCAA Basketball Coaching carousel, 2013
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 5, 2013 at 9:14am

Larry Tidwell is leaving Lamar to be head coach at Texas-Pan American.Niki Geckeler has left Howard to coach at Towson.Cindy Stein is Southern Illinois' new coach.Still open, courtesy of Helen:1. UT-Arlington2. Clemson3. ETSU4. Dartmouth5. Jacksonville6. ...more

2013 WNBA Draft prospects from the Norfolk region of the NCAA Tournament
by Swish Appeal
posted April 5, 2013 at 9:01am

Throughout the season we've been tracking draft prospects in our WNBA Draft prospects storystream, but we didn't actually get around to writing an analysis of every single player who could be a factor come draft day. And, as much as I say that the NCAA...more

News from every corner of the hoops world
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 4, 2013 at 10:33pm

NCAA Tournament items:The Final Four is set.In case you hadn't noticed, three of the Final Four teams are from the Big East.The Notre Dame-UConn rivalry continues.Skylar Diggins shone at the right time for the Irish.Cal is preparing for their Final Four t...more

2013 WNBA Draft: How strong a prospect is Kelsey Bone?
by Swish Appeal
posted April 4, 2013 at 10:02pm

Kelsey Bone's announcement that she will enter the 2013 WNBA Draft should not come as much of a surprise. Setting aside her talent for a moment, she's due to graduate this year so this isn't about forgoing the opportunity to get her college degree. And...more

Female vs. Male Basketball Players: No Comparison Needed!
by One Sport Voice
posted April 4, 2013 at 9:44pm

I just read another great column by espnW writer Kate Fagan regarding discussion about  Brittney Griner’s possible tryout for the NBA. In her column, Fagan argues that Griner, or any other female BB player, could not compete in the NBA and give...more

Brittney Griner Has a Real Shot at the NBA..Will she be a Maverick
by Draft Day Suit
posted April 4, 2013 at 9:41pm

Soon Brittney Griner could be a Maverick in more than one sense of the word. Dallas Maverick’s owner, Mark Cuban, has come out publicly and said that if Griner were the best player available on the board he would draft her. Griner has expressed int...more

The three point shootout that Louisville won to upset Tennessee, advance to the Final Four
by Swish Appeal
posted April 4, 2013 at 8:20am

The Louisville Cardinals run to the Final Four wouldn't be quite as shocking if they hadn't managed to get up by 19 on the dominant Baylor Lady Bears in the Sweet 16 and by 20 on the Tennessee Lady Vols in last night's 86-78 win in the Elite Eight. In ...more

UConn's 2014 recruiting class getting stronger
by Swish Appeal
posted April 3, 2013 at 9:27pm

The Connecticut Huskies already have the best recruiting class for 2014 and there may be more to come. They recently got a verbal from 5-foot-11 junior guard Gabby Williams from Phoenix, as reported by ESPN's HoopGurlz. She is rated a high as number ...more

InvictaFC 5 Preview – Jessica Penne vs. Michelle Waterson
by Wombat Sports
posted April 3, 2013 at 9:18pm

Penne Waterson In the days leading to InvictaFC 5, we will be previewing the historic 13 fight card, which will be held at the AmeriStar Casino in Kansas City, MO April 5. It will be broadcast on UStream in true HD for $9.95. In the main event...more

NCAA Women's Basketball: And then there were Four
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 3, 2013 at 8:56pm

Tonight Notre Dame punched their ticket to the Final Four, by beating Duke 87-76.Key points.Analysis.Interviews.Notre Dame vs. UConn preview.Punch another ticket for Louisville, who bested Tennessee 86-78. (Did anyone put Louisville in the Final Four on t...more

The polarizing case of Brittney Griner: High praise, vocal haters and NBA possibilities
by Swish Appeal
posted April 3, 2013 at 12:54pm

You get what some would call crazy talk; just last night - a mere two days after Brittney Griner completed her college career, Mark Cuban had some interesting comments to make to ESPN. "If she is the best on the board, I will take her," Cuban said to T...more

Diggins leads Notre Dame back to Final Four, named Norfolk Most Outstanding Player
by Swish Appeal
posted April 3, 2013 at 8:16am

Fighting Irish are headed to the Final Four for the 3rd consecutive year! #ncaaWFF — NCAA Women's BKB (@NCAAWomensBKB) April 3, 2013   Kayla McBride & Natalie Achonwa join the Most Outstanding Player Skylar Diggins on Norfolk All Region...more

Louisville upsets Tennessee to advance to 2013 Final Four
by Swish Appeal
posted April 3, 2013 at 8:14am

5 of the 8 teams in the men's/women's Final Fours will be from the Big East. — Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) April 3, 2013   In yet another shocking development in 2013 March(/April) Madness season, the Louisville Cardinals have upset the Tennessee...more

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