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But of course, there's more NCAA Basketball news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 17, 2013 at 7:43pm

Coaching changes:Cynthia Cooper-Dyke was introduced as USC's new coach today.Nyla Milleson is George Mason's new coach.Terry Fowler will take over as coach for South Alabama.Alabama A&M;has fired Atherias Warmley.Transfer:Forward Kristi Mokube is tran...more

The 2013 WNBA Draft Selections
by Draft Day Suit
posted April 17, 2013 at 7:25pm

Last night, while we all all sat stunned by the horrific events that took place during the Boston Marathon, our society showed how resilient it is by once again not letting an act of violence stop us from moving forward. Like many of you, I was distracte...more

WNBA Draft Day Fashion Recap
by A Glam Slam
posted April 17, 2013 at 7:02pm

With talented players like Brittney Griner, Skylar Diggins and Elena Delle Donne in the mix, there was a lot of buzz leading up to this year’s WNBA draft. Basketball skills aside, the draft provides an opportunity for these prospective players to sh...more

WNBA Draft processing
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 16, 2013 at 10:16pm

ESPN bestowed draft grades, and of course the Liberty got an A.Draft play-by-play.Photo gallery.Toni Young was motivated by her late coaches at Oklahoma State.Whitney Hand was a surprise pick.Nadirah McKenith and Shenneika Smith were the first St. John's ...more

The Chicago Sky Selects Elena Delle Donne Second Overall in 2013 WNBA Draft
by stephaniemp
posted April 16, 2013 at 10:16am

The Chicago Sky Selects Elena Delle Donne Second Overall in 2013 WNBA Draft CHICAGO, April 15, 2013 — The Chicago Sky has selected University of Delaware guard/forward Elena Delle Donne with the second overall pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft. In 2013...more

2013 WNBA draft list
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 16, 2013 at 8:56am

Full draft list2013 WNBA DRAFT - ROUND 11 Phoenix Mercury (7-27), Brittney Griner 2 Chicago Sky (14-20), Elena Delle Donne 3 Tulsa Shock (9-25), Skylar Diggins 4 Washington Mystics (5-29), Tayler Hill 5 New York Liberty (15-19), Kelsey Bone 6 Seattle Stor...more

T'was the night before the WNBA draft
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 15, 2013 at 9:14am

I'm excited about tomorrow's draft, which will be 5 p.m. Pacific on ESPN.I'll be covering the event from Los Angeles Sparks headquarters, so check in with my twitter then: twitter.com/hoopism.Draft news:The Sun is not in a position to draft an impact play...more

WNBA rookies at orientation
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 14, 2013 at 8:57am

The soon-to-be-WNBA-rookies are in Connecticut this weekend for an orientation. Skylar Diggins, Swin Cash and Candice Wiggins have tweeted pictures.Prospects:Elena Delle Donne Q&A;.Kelsey Bone Q&A;.Kelly Faris Q&A;.Tianna Hawkins Q&A;.Suga...more

2013 WNBA Draft: Tianna Hawkins leads this year's group of scoring interior forwards
by Swish Appeal
posted April 14, 2013 at 8:54am

One of the more interesting observations from John Hollinger's first iteration of his NBA draft rater was this anti-red flag that he came up with: One positive, surprisingly, was if a player had a previous season that was better than the one just befo...more

2013 WNBA Draft: Five rebounding interior players
by Swish Appeal
posted April 13, 2013 at 8:34pm

Power forwards are probably the easiest draft prospects to evaluate because their value can be reduced to two primary questions: Are they taller than 6'1"? Do they rebound well? After that, being an efficient scorer helps but is not nearly as much...more

For many seniors, combines are the next step after graduation
by Swish Appeal
posted April 11, 2013 at 9:25pm

With the end of the 2012-13 college women’s basketball season, most fans turn to the WNBA Draft as the next major event on the calendar. Brittney Griner is sure to go first but what about Elena Delle Donne and Skylar Diggins? Which goes seco...more

2013 WNBA Draft prospects from the Spokane region of the NCAA Tournament
by Swish Appeal
posted April 11, 2013 at 9:19pm

One of the interesting wrinkles in the California Golden Bears' run through the Spokane region to the 2013 Final Four was that they actually ended up drawing a string of teams with similar statistical profiles in that they weren't terribly efficient sco...more

Liz Cambage out in Tulsa - is China the reason behind the change of heart?
by Swish Appeal
posted April 10, 2013 at 9:38pm

"We were hopeful that she would give this wonderful city and our excellent coaching staff another chance this summer," Tulsa Shock head coach Gary Kloppenburg told Swish Appeal yesterday. "We're not where we want to be yet as a franchise and as a team, ...more

Liz Cambage Not Returning to Tulsa
by Swish Appeal
posted April 10, 2013 at 9:18am

It has been confirmed to the Tulsa Shock organization that Liz Cambage will not be returning to the WNBA this summer, as reported by the Tulsa World. After last summer's decision not to join the club after the Olympics, there were many that thought that ...more

2013 WNBA Draft prospects at the Final Four: Layshia Clarendon, Kelly Faris, and Skylar Diggins
by Swish Appeal
posted April 10, 2013 at 9:16am

Cal's Layshia Clarendon, Notre Dame's Skylar Diggins, and UConn's Kelly Faris are not the guaranteed, immediate WNBA superstars that Baylor's Brittney Griner and Delaware's Elena Delle Donne project to be, but there is a reason all three played in the F...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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Moss Signed to Training Camp Contract
by stephaniemp
posted April 2, 2013 at 9:37pm

 Moss Signed to Training Camp Contract CHICAGO, March 29, 2013 – The Chicago Sky have signed D’Andra Moss to a training camp contract, Head Coach and General Manager Pokey Chatman announced Monday. Moss is currently playing for Italy&r...;more

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