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What might Katie Smith bring to the New York Liberty?
by Swish Appeal
posted February 26, 2013 at 6:23pm

Just recently, there was an exchange in the comments of a post about draft prospects discussing the idea of the New York Liberty bringing in someone to fill a role similar to the one that Katie Smith filled with the Detroit Shock for Bill Laimbeer. Wel...more

WNBA power moves
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 26, 2013 at 8:14am

Today:The Liberty have re-signed Essence Carson and acquired Katie Smith. Well, well, well.The Dream's new assistant coaches are Julie Plank and Joe Ciampi.The Sun have signed British Olympian Johannah Leedham.Mercury employee and writer Ben York encourag...more

2012-2013 New York Liberty Offseason
by Swish Appeal
posted February 26, 2013 at 8:11am

The New York Liberty will be going for its fourth straight playoff appearance under the leadership of Bill Laimbeer who was hired as the team's new head coach and general manager. Laimbeer, who won three WNBA championships with the Detroit Shock looks ...more

This week's AP poll
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 26, 2013 at 8:09am

Top 25 sees Oklahoma State out and Iowa State in:1. Baylor2. Notre Dame3. Connecticut4. Stanford5. Duke6. Cal7. Penn State8. Tennessee9. Maryland10. Kentucky11. Georgia12. Dayton13. Texas A&M;14. South Carolina15. North Carolina16. Louisville17. UCLA1...more

Atlanta Dream hire Julie Plank as assistant coach
by Swish Appeal
posted February 26, 2013 at 7:51am

In hiring Julie Plank, the Atlanta Dream have added a coach who not only brings a wealth of women's basketball experience as described in the team's release, but also a coach who was a strong candidate for 2010 WNBA Coach of the Year when she was last c...more

Still the best: No. 5/4 Duke secures ACC regular season title by defeating No. 8 Maryland
by Swish Appeal
posted February 25, 2013 at 8:37pm

After having some bold things to say on Twitter about the Maryland/Duke men's basketball game on Feb. 16, Blue Devil women's basketball head coach Joanne P. McCallie took the high road after her team's 75-59 win over Maryland on Sunday. She said the wi...more

Young Gaels make Senior Day a success
by Swish Appeal
posted February 25, 2013 at 8:32pm

Good afternoon, everyone! We're coming to you for what's likely the last time this season from the Hynes Athletic Center in New Rochelle, for Iona's Senior Day against Siena. Congratulatory balloons have been tied to the chairs on the Iona bench in ho...more

Chiney Ogwumike’s Record-Setting Performances Sinks Oregon
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted February 25, 2013 at 8:28am

Sorry this is so late, C and R were up late watching the Oscars. Stanford was all business and dismantled Oregon in a very business-like manner. They beat the Ducks 74-50. Oregon was stuck at nine total points until 5:45 was left in the first half. The cr...more

It's never too late in the season for an upset
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 25, 2013 at 8:25am

So many senior days and last performances on a home court going on this weekend. But one constant is the upset, such as today's:LSU upended #8 Kentucky, 77-72.Vanderbilt put away #10 Texas A&M;, 61-51.Almost-upsets:#6 Cal rallied to take Oregon State,...more

Focused Cal team looks to take care of business against Oregon State on Senior Day
by Swish Appeal
posted February 25, 2013 at 7:57am

California Golden Bears senior Talia Caldwell and junior Afure Jemerigbe were not even aware of the milestone they were on the cusp of accomplishing that had been sitting on the front of their own programs website for more than 24 hours. "Oh wow," s...more

Big day on tap for the Pac-12
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 25, 2013 at 7:50am

The most significant match up today is arguably Washington (11-4) at Colorado (10-5). Fourth place in the conference is on the line.The Huskies want that fourth spot.So do the Buffs.WSU and Utah have the same record, and will face each other today.Ditto A...more

St. John's sweeps away Rutgers
by Swish Appeal
posted February 25, 2013 at 7:41am

So this is how it starts to wind down: a dwindling pile of tickets, marks on a calendar, the realization that this is the last walk for a month (Senior Night means I come from work). It's just getting good- I don't want it to end this soon! The Cagers...more

Mailbag: Washington wants fourth place in Pac-12; Gonzaga goes for outright WCC title and other notes
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 24, 2013 at 9:38am

Once again, Washington coach Kevin McGuff will be watching for the "hangover" with his team. UW lost 60-46 at Utah on Friday, a game it needed to win to keep NCAA tournament hopes alive. Washington continued its poor shooting stretch against Utah. The Hu...more

Stanford Obliterates Oregon State
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted February 24, 2013 at 9:33am

Oregon State figured if they can’t stop the Stanford Women’s Basketball team from scoring, maybe they could limit them by tackling. They tackled Chiney Ogwumike after she stole the ball and went up for a lay up, wrapping her up and wrestling h...more

Delivering the goods (Basketball recap)
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 24, 2013 at 9:19am

Spoilers:What is it about South Florida? Today they upset #21 Syracuse, 68-66.Full scoreboard.A triumph for Cal State Fullerton:Cal State Fullerton beat UC Davis today, 60-42. It's the first victory for the Titans since assistant coach Monica Quan was kil...more

California Golden Bears defeat Oregon Ducks 77-55 without injured Brittany Boyd
by Swish Appeal
posted February 23, 2013 at 2:44pm

It would be easy to look at the growth of the California Golden Bears women's basketball program and attribute the leaps they've made over the past two seasons to the arrival of flashy point guard Brittany Boyd. Senior guard Layshia Clarendon mentioned...more

Maryland's home court swagger provides first real test for Gray-less Blue Devils
by Swish Appeal
posted February 23, 2013 at 2:43pm

The last time No. 8 Maryland (22-4, 13-2 ACC) and No. 5/4 Duke (25-1, 15-0 ACC) met, the Blue Devils won by a comfortable 15 points and were led by the heroics of junior guard Chelsea Gray and her career-high 28 points in Durham, N.C. on Feb. 11. It is ...more

Susan Robinson Fruchtl remains relentless and positive about rebuilding Providence
by Swish Appeal
posted February 23, 2013 at 2:41pm

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Rebuilding is never easy. Susan Robinson Fruchtl knew it when she signed on. Yet relentless and positive, she pushes ahead, realizing the task at hand but staying optimistic over what has been accomplished. The 72-56 loss at Seton...more

More milestones and much high school news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 23, 2013 at 2:38pm

About last night:Stanford's Joslyn Tinkle crossed the 1,000 career-point threshold last night in the Cardinal's routing of Oregon State.Cal's Talia Caldwell was honored before the team beat Oregon for notching 1,000 points last weekend. Last night was als...more

Stat breakdown for Seton Hall's 72-56 win over Providence
by Swish Appeal
posted February 23, 2013 at 11:01am

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The Seton Hall women scored an impressive 72-56 victory over Providence, Wednesday at Walsh Gym. The Pirates improved to 4-9 in conference and are 9-17 on the season. First order, the tempo free numbers: Possessions Off.Efficie...more

Big East women's basketball efficiency: Which teams have the strongest offenses?
by Swish Appeal
posted February 23, 2013 at 10:52am

The following are the Big East efficiency margins (conference games only) through last night, courtesy of WBBState.com. Once again, a team's efficiency margin is the offensive efficiency minus the defensive number. It is imperative a club show a posi...more

[Video] Cheerleader Makes Amazing Half-Court, Front-Flip Shot
by Pretty Tough
posted February 23, 2013 at 10:32am

Next year’s NBA All-Star game might want to replace the slam dunk contest with the half-court shot while doing a front flip. If that happens, the NBA should invite cheerleader Ashlee Arnau to show them how it is done. Arnau, 21, a cheerleader at W...more

Cal to honor its seniors in their final weekend at Haas Pavilion
by Swish Appeal
posted February 23, 2013 at 10:22am

The California Golden Bears will honor their seniors as they play their final two games at Haas Pavilion against the Oregon schools this weekend. While the official Senior Day festivities will take place on Sunday against Oregon State, Talia Caldwell wi...more

California guard Brittany Boyd suffered groin injury against USC
by Swish Appeal
posted February 23, 2013 at 10:19am

California guard Brittany Boyd is dressed and available to play against the Oregon Ducks tonight, but will not start due to a groin injury suffered against the USC Trojans last weekend. According to Cal's SID, they decided not to play her tonight because...more

Shake it (#womensbball news)
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 23, 2013 at 10:17am

College news:Marist is keeping their focus forward.Youngstown State has returned to their winning ways.Stanford's Joslyn Tinkle is about to have a senior moment this weekend.Milestones:Northwestern's Kendall Hackney has surpassed 1,500 career points.Maryl...more

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