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Pac-12 Women's Basketball preview: the University of California, Los Angeles
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 24, 2013 at 9:18am

This is the sixth in a series previewing the Pac-12 teamsSurpassing their achievements last season would already be a challenge for UCLA. They were ranked in the top 20 all year, finished third in the Pac-12, played Stanford for the conference championshi...more

Less than two weeks until college basketball begins
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 23, 2013 at 9:01am

For DePaul, it's family forward.Kentucky is fine-tuning its offense to get over the Final Four hump. Senior DeNesha Stallworth aims to meet great expectations. The Wildcats now boast seven McDonald's All-Americans.High expectations surround Lady Vol fresh...more

Pac-12 Women's Basketball preview: the University of Washington
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 23, 2013 at 8:31am

This is the fifth in a series previewing the Pac-12 teamsThe University of Washington has been ambushed by injuries, illnesses and coaching changes the last three years. But thanks to some coaching retention, a majority of returnees and a healthy start so...more

Pac-12 Women's Basketball preview: Arizona State University
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 20, 2013 at 10:24am

This is the fourth in an annual series previewing the Pac-12 teamsThis year will be telling for Arizona State, in the wake of longtime coach Charli Turner Thorne's sabbatical during the 2011-2012 season. Last year's team was young and inexperienced and en...more

NCAA Basketball Pac-12 preview: the University of California
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 19, 2013 at 8:33pm

This is part three of an annual series previewing the Pac-12 teamsCal came up with quite a recipe for its basketball program.They took one group of talented players, added a brand new head coach and an energetic assistant coaching staff, and got some amaz...more

As the NCAA basketball practices turn
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 18, 2013 at 9:03am

Ohio State is lacking stars - not confidence.Coach Holly Warlick and her Tennessee Vols have found a comfort zone in year two of her tenure.Virginia is heading into the season healthy.Alabama is looking for a fresh start under new coach Kristy Curry.Purdu...more

First college basketball news motherlode of the season
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 17, 2013 at 8:48am

In case you were wondering, I'm not linking any college "pre-season predictions" stories. Nobody that writes those does their research very well, and they're always half-baked.There's plenty of concrete news to discuss:Lady Vol freshman Mercedes Russell m...more

Links: The Minnesota Lynx, Tulsa Shock's coaching change, NCAA, and the insidious nature of pinkwashing
by Swish Appeal
posted October 16, 2013 at 8:58pm

We have now entered that sort of slow period between the end of the WNBA season and the beginning of the NCAA season so these links post will probably start coming on a weekly basis. But do know that we're keeping up with the news. Without further ado,...more

Pac-12Women's basketball preview: Oregon State University
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 16, 2013 at 8:55am

This is the second in an annual series previewing the Pac-12 teamsOregon State coach Scott Rueck has had quite a journey since taking over the program four years ago. With one player left, he built the team back up from scratch. A few departed after that ...more

North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell "temporarily stepping away" after leukemia diagnosis
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 15, 2013 at 9:07am

Longtime Tar Heels coach Sylvia Hatchell will step away from coaching duties to fight leukemia, the school announced today. Assistant coach Andrew Calder, who has been with the team 28 years, will act as coach.Hatchell plans to face the disease head-on.Th...more

Pac-12 Women's Basketball previews: Colorado University
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 14, 2013 at 8:53am

This is the first in an annual series previewing the Pac-12 teamsCoach Linda Lappe's third season heading the program at her alma mater proved to be the charm last year, as Colorado marched toward elite status with a strong record, a national ranking and ...more

THE CURIOUS CASE OF NCAA VIOLATIONS
by SportyEsquire
posted October 11, 2013 at 8:24am

I’m sure by now you’ve heard about the latest NCAA scandals.  You know, theJohnny Manziel show, the Oklahoma State saga and the drama in the SEC.  If you’re not, click on those little highlighted words and catc...more

Georgetown coach resigns
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 11, 2013 at 8:23am

Georgetown coach Keith Brown has resigned:WASHINGTON (AP) -- Georgetown women's basketball coach Keith Brown has resigned after an investigation into unprofessional conduct and inappropriate language as alleged by some of his players.Georgetown announced ...more

A Basketball Junkie
by Marissa Kastanek
posted October 8, 2013 at 6:41am

Debbie Antonelli is the most profound women's basketball announcer in the country and she is doing more for the game than most people in the basketball business....more

Women's basketball news: More Finals, more college injury news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 5, 2013 at 9:05am

Atlanta is hoping for better results in this year's Finals.Maya Moore has raised her game.The Lynx's success has turned into a profitable venture.One-on-one with Seimone Augustus.College news:UCLA has lost another player for the year due to an ACL tear: t...more

Two days til the WNBA Finals
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 4, 2013 at 7:47pm

The X-factors for the Lynx and Dream have been Monica Wright and Tiffany Hayes.Coach Cheryl Reeve shows the way for Minnesota.Maya Moore is enjoying the playoffs more than her opponents.The Lynx can no longer claim they get no respect.I wonder why the Atl...more

More hot basketball links
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 4, 2013 at 9:07am

Maya Moore is quiet Angel McCoughtry is loud. Discuss.The evolution of Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve.Angel leads the way for Atlanta.Other WNBA news:What's next for the Mercury?For Candace Parker and family, it's one big competition.College news:One-on-one with...more

Georgetown women's basketball coach Keith Brown on administrative leave for allegations of unprofessional conduct and inappropriate language
by Swish Appeal
posted October 3, 2013 at 8:02am

While the University investigates, assistant coaches Krystal-Reeves Evans and Kenya Kirkland will lead the team.  Brown was named the head coach in May 2012 following the departure of Terri Williams-Flournoy, who took the head coaching position at ...more

Women's Basketball news: Finals loom, and college is creeping in
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 3, 2013 at 7:48am

The Lynx have begun preparation for the Finals.Minnesota is not expecting a 2011 Finals rerun.Lynx point guard Lindsay Whalen looks back and looks ahead.Angel McCoughtry is seeking her first WNBA championship.Three keys for the Dream.Other WNBA news:Sky o...more

Women's basketball news: A bit of everything
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 2, 2013 at 8:44am

Playoff bits:Disney on Ice will force the Dream from Phillips Arena to the Gwinnett Center for the Finals.Random tidbits about both the Lynx and the Dream.Minnesota is looking to "finish the job" against Atlanta.For the Lynx, the Finals come after ten hou...more

More Bad News for Stanford Women’s Basketball
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted September 29, 2013 at 4:18pm

The Stanford Women’s Basketball team announced via Twitter that red-shirt freshmen Aly Beebe will medically retire. The Twitter announcement was short, and there was no accompanying article on the Stanford Women’s Basketball website. But both ...more

Washingtonians Briann January and Courtney Vandersloot headed to USA Basketball camp
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted September 27, 2013 at 8:22am

Trying out for the national team normally is an honor. But it's a tryout PG Briann January hopes to miss. Her Indiana Fever dismissed Courtney Vandersloot's Chicago Sky in the WNBA playoffs opening-round and are currently playing the Atlanta Dream in a be...more

Kentucky, Penn State, Tennessee, UConn among finalists for top Canadian recruit Kia Nurse
by Swish Appeal
posted September 24, 2013 at 8:17pm

With coaches allowed to get back on the road September 9, it’s no wonder the season of recruiting has heated up. One player that’s been swamped by the recruiting fury is Canada’s Kia Nurse; one of the top uncommitted prospects left, ha...more

Reach for the Summit
by Marissa Kastanek
posted September 19, 2013 at 5:56am

Coach Pat Summitt is the renowned women's basketball coach at the University of Tennessee and she has dramatically changed the game of women's basketball. Read more about her and get to know her while reading her book Reach for the Summit....more

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