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WNBA Draft 2012: Where Are The Point Guard Prospects?
by Swish Appeal
posted February 28, 2012 at 12:29am

When we posted our list of Top 10 2012 WNBA Draft prospects, college point guards were noticeably absent. That could be construed to reflect a recent trend: distributors haven't been the most popular players in recent drafts. Or it could just be that th...more

WNBA stars shine at all-star weekend
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 27, 2012 at 11:04pm

Image: WNBA.com Cappie Pondexter was 4-for-4 in the shooting contest at NBA All-Star weekend. Video recap. And photos.WNBA blogTamika Catchings participated in the Dribble to Stop Diabetes.Lindsey Harding had a carnival.Pro bonus:Chamique Holdsclaw tal...more

Rumors confirmed: Tina Thompson signed
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 27, 2012 at 3:35pm

As previously reported would happen, the Storm announced the signing of WNBA original Tina Thompson on Monday. Thompson, who turned 37 this month, was the league's inaugural No. 1 overall draft pick in 1997. She won four championships with the defunct Hou...more

Word from Brazil: Izi returns to Storm?
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 25, 2012 at 5:50pm

Moments after posting our story about Tina Thompson signing with Seattle, a few Brazilian reporters sent stories stating unrestricted free agent Iziane Castro Marques is contemplating a deal with the Storm. Castro Marques was shipped to Atlanta in a three...more

What Could Tina Thompson Add To the Seattle Storm?
by Swish Appeal
posted February 24, 2012 at 6:07pm

Seattle Times reporter Jayda Evans reported yesterday that sources say unrestricted free agent Tina Thompson will be signing with the Seattle Storm. At first glance the move seems odd given the Storm's expected emphasis on a youth movement and Thompson...more

New York Liberty Signs Kelly Miller
by Swish Appeal
posted February 24, 2012 at 6:02pm

The New York Liberty announced the signing of unrestricted free agent Kelly Miller today and John Whisenant has already articulated how this move could help his team in the press release. "Kelly is a veteran point guard that can also shoot and play off ...more

Los Angeles Sparks sign point guard Sharnee' Zoll
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 24, 2012 at 5:45pm

Image: WNBA.com The Sparks aren't doing much talking this year - they're just making a lot of big moves. From Sparks HQ:Los Angeles Sparks Sign Point Guard Sharneé ZollFree Agent Acquisition is the ACC Record Holder for Career Assists LOS ANGELES...more

What a difference five months can make for Tamika Catchings
by HoopFeed.com
posted February 24, 2012 at 1:02am

Tamika Catchings in a Nike promo for the 2012 USA Basketball uniform Indiana Fever star forward Tamika Catchings tore the plantar fascia in her right foot in game two of last season’s WNBA Eastern Conference Finals. The 2011 MVP played limited mi...more

YET another ACL tear, and Holdsclaw in Knoxville
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 23, 2012 at 4:34pm

Yep, Shanay Washington tore her ACL last night during Baylor's win over Texas. Just heartbreaking. When will it stop?Chamique Holdsclaw:Holdsclaw was in Knoxville today for the Big Orange Tipoff Club's final gathering of the season. She spoke about her ti...more

Washington Mystics Trade Nicky Anosike To L.A. Sparks For Natasha Lacy, Latoya Pringle
by Swish Appeal
posted February 23, 2012 at 2:54pm

With five interior players already signed after a busy off-season for the Washington Mystics, it appeared likely that they would seek to trade restricted free agent center Nicky Anosike or simply let her walk. Today they made that move, sending Anosike t...more

Mystics trade Nicky Anosike to Sparks for Natasha Lacy and Latoya Pringle Sanders
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 23, 2012 at 2:32pm

Well this one sure slipped by: The Washington Mystics traded Nicky Anosike to the Los Angeles Sparks in exchange for Natasha Lacy and LaToya Pringle Sanders.On February 17.No announcement from either team? Just a tweet a few hour from Anosike saying there...more

Quick Analysis: Chicago Sky Sign Unrestricted Free Agent Ticha Penicheiro
by Swish Appeal
posted February 22, 2012 at 1:31pm

It shouldn't be too hard for even casual women's basketball fans to figure out what the Chicago Sky gain from signing unrestricted free agent Ticha Penicheiro. Penicheiro was named one of the Top 15 WNBA Players of All Time last season, the 14th of her...more

Upsets, ACLs, coaching changes (again)
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 22, 2012 at 1:21pm

Tonight's action:Two upsets - Oklahoma dropped #11 Texas A&M;, and Syracuse took down #18 DePaul.In the battle of the giant slayers, it was #25 St. John's over West Virginia. The Red Storm have won 12 of their last 14 games, including Saturday's big v...more

Washington Mystics Re-Sign Monique Currie
by Swish Appeal
posted February 22, 2012 at 1:19pm

Washington Mystics Re-Sign Monique Currie I went to the Verizon Center today and learned at a season ticket holder event that Monique is officially re-signed with the team. Considering that she was given the tag, this is not a surprise. Head Coach ...more

Seattle Storm Head Coach Brian Agler on Traveling Overseas
by SLAM Online -W
posted February 21, 2012 at 9:38pm

Brian Agler, head coach and Director of Player Personnel of the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, is widely considered to be one of the hardest working coaches in the women’s game. During the WNBA’s offseason from October through March, Agler makes ...more

2012 WNBA Free Agency: Quality Contributors Still Available Among Remaining Restricted Free Agents
by Swish Appeal
posted February 21, 2012 at 3:14pm

The Washington Mystics' most significant move thus far this off-season was re-signing restricted free agent Crystal Langhorne, a two-time all-star and arguably the team's most valuable player over the past two years. However, the signing also leaves th...more

Alysha Clark's Journal: On Tina Stewart, Playing Overseas, and WNBA Goals
by Swish Appeal
posted February 21, 2012 at 12:32pm

Last year, 2010 WNBA draft pick Alysha Clark (Twitter: @Alysha_Clark) was kind enough to offer us first-hand insight of her experience in San Antonio Silver Stars training camp until she got released. Since then, Clark has continued her basketball caree...more

L.A. Sparks Should Be Exactly The Change Of Scenery Alana Beard Needed
by Swish Appeal
posted February 18, 2012 at 1:19pm

When recently signed Los Angeles Sparks guard Alana Beard was asked about the prospect of being reunited with former Washington Mystics teammate Marissa Coleman in Southern California, she mentioned that it was among the things she's most excited about ...more

Scholanda Dorrell Could Be A Better Fit For The Tulsa Shock The Second Time Around
by Swish Appeal
posted February 18, 2012 at 1:17pm

The Tulsa Shock announced yesterday that they have re-acquired guard Scholanda Dorrell (formerly Robinson), who they had traded to the San Antonio Silver Stars last off-season for a pair of late-round 2012 draft picks. And of all the players who had be...more

Gary Kloppenburg's Plans For The Tulsa Shock Do Not Include Sheryl Swoopes, Betty Lennox
by Swish Appeal
posted February 17, 2012 at 11:05am

New Tulsa Shock head coach Gary Kloppenburg has started the transition to a new-look Tulsa Shock for the third season in a row. Team president Steve Swetoha answered fan questions yesterday and shed some light on what to expect with the 2012 roster - an...more

And the WNBA transactions continue...
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 17, 2012 at 10:51am

Coming home a bit ago, I was watching the glow of the sunset on downtown LA and thinking that the sun would be nowhere near setting as I head to Sparks games this summer. I am looking forward to the season! And the WNBA transactions continue:The Silver St...more

Seattle Storm in support of new arena deal
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 17, 2012 at 1:39am

The Storm remains under a 10-year lease signed in 2009 to play its home games at KeyArena, but was still moved by Thursday's unveiling that the city of Seattle has received a proposal to build a basketball/hockey arena in Sodo. The group is led by Christo...more

Lauren Jackson an Aussie Olympic finalist
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 16, 2012 at 3:39pm

Storm All-Star Lauren Jackson was officially named one of 24 finalists for the Australian Olympic pool on Thursday. She's expected to captain of the squad, missing the first half of the WNBA season to prepare and compete in the London Games. The Storm ha...more

The rhythm
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 16, 2012 at 8:49am

NCAA:Kansas has to step up in the absence of Carolyn Davis, who is out for the season. But they had a misstep tonight, falling 47-66 to Iowa State.To avoid another beat down, Kentucky Coach Matthew Mitchell says the Wildcats need to shoot better against z...more

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