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Pac-12 preview: UCLA
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 30, 2012 at 7:43am

This is the twelfth in an annual 12-part series previewing the Pac-12 teams.What a ride it's been the last five years at UCLA.The Bruins went from longtime conference bottom feeder to the NCAA Tournament in 2010 and 2011, lead by rising coaching star Nikk...more

2012 Atlantic Sun conference preview: Preseason picks
by Swish Appeal
posted October 30, 2012 at 7:34am

Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Year: Brittany Kennedy, FGCU The Oregon State transfer had an immediate impact once she became eligible in December. For the 2011-12 season, Kennedy ranked third in steals at 2.4 per game; what’s so astonishing...more

The Top 100 Programs in Division One women's college basketball: #71-100
by Swish Appeal
posted October 29, 2012 at 9:10pm

Once again, we steer the ship of Swish Appeal directly into the hurricane by printing our list of the Top 100 Programs in Division I Women's Basketball for the third straight year. We will be presenting the list in segments, the same as we did for the ...more

Just a touch (Basketball links)
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 29, 2012 at 7:56am

Ten ways UConn looks strong going into the season.Nevada is eager to bury memories of last season.New Colorado basketball staff members have made a seamless transition.Point guard Linnae Harper, ranked fifth in the class of 2013, has committed to Kentucky...more

Pac-12 preview: University of Oregon
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 28, 2012 at 6:17pm

This is the eleventh in an annual 12-part series previewing the Pac-12 teams.Paul Westhead has been known as a "fast break" coach who prefers the running game. During his three years as the Oregon Ducks head coach, however, he has developed a reputation f...more

AP preseason poll
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 28, 2012 at 6:05pm

The Associated Press preseason top 25:Record Pts Prv1. Baylor (40) 40-0 1,000 12. UConn 33-5 951 33. Duke 27-6 909 64. Stanford 35-2 854 25. Maryland 31-5 827 56. Kentucky 28-7 767 127. Notre Dame 35-4 754 48. Penn St. 26-7 676 119. Louisville 23-10 657 1...more

Jannah Tucker recommitts to Tennessee; Lady Vols now hoping for a "Mercedes"
by Swish Appeal
posted October 28, 2012 at 5:49pm

Per multiple sources, Jannah Tucker will indeed recommit to Tennessee. After seemingly de-committing from the Lady Vols on October 23rd, Tucker's father Robert stated that he was “bombarded with blatantly false and misleading information from the o...more

College news explosion
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 27, 2012 at 10:26am

Lotta news today, so dig in:New Ole Miss Coach Brett Frank has begun damage control.Chiney Ogwumike blogs.Rutgers is hoping bigger will be better this season.Duke will try to win another ACC title this season.Lousiana Tech outlook.Big 12 media day noteboo...more

Another college preseason poll, and more news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 26, 2012 at 8:07am

Big Ten preseason poll:1. Duke2. Maryland3. Georgia Tech4. Virginia5. North Carolina6. Miami7. Florida State8. North Carolina State9. Wake Forest10. Clemson11. Virginia Tech12. Boston College(Wonder if they'll get around to changing the name of the confer...more

Pac-12 preview: University of Utah
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 26, 2012 at 7:45am

This is the tenth in an annual 12-part series previewing the Pac-12 teams.Utah is learning to swim with the bigger fish in the Pac-12 Conference, and last year they had a good start. The Utes were 16-16 overall, 8-10 in conference for a seventh place tie,...more

Jannah Tucker's father plans to work things out with Tennessee
by Swish Appeal
posted October 25, 2012 at 7:50am

Per Maria M. Cornelius of Inside Tennessee, Jannah Tucker's father, Robert, has admitted that he overreacted to some bad and misleading information; he plans on working things out with Tennessee. "I am going to fix this," said Tucker to Inside Tennesse...more

Toledo freshman Cat Wells suspended, removed from team
by Swish Appeal
posted October 25, 2012 at 7:42am

After suspending Cat Wells in September, the Toledo Rockets have officially removed her from the basketball team. As first reported by University of Toledo, freshman Cat Wells was suspended for violation of team rules. What many have wondered is why? ...more

Around the Horn reacts to Geno Auriemma's suggestion of lowering the rims
by Swish Appeal
posted October 25, 2012 at 7:39am

@swishappeal ..agree with 24 sec clock..8 sec backct..big ball... don't agree lowering rim... — Lin Dunn (@Coach_Dunn) October 23, 2012 By now you've probably heard about John Altavilla's article in the Hartford Courant in which he reports that ...more

Has the Tennessee Lady Vols program started to crumble?
by Swish Appeal
posted October 25, 2012 at 7:36am

With the SEC media picking the Kentucky Wildcats to win the conference, Greg Alan Edwards of SB Nation's Kentucky blog A Sea of Blue wonders, "Has the Rocky Top started to crumble?" Has the landscape changed that much in Knoxville? It's truly hard to t...more

Pat Summitt signs affidavit supporting Debby Jennings' case against Tennessee
by Swish Appeal
posted October 25, 2012 at 7:34am

Pat Summitt has signed an affidavit that supports Debby Jennings' gender discrimination suit against Tennessee and Athletic Director -- Dave Hart. Tennessee Head Coach Emeritus, Pat Summitt has signed an affidavit that supports Debby Jennings' gender d...more

Ole Miss names assistant coach the acting head for the season
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 25, 2012 at 7:32am

Brett Frank will be the Rebels acting head coach this year, Ole Miss announced today. The former assistant takes the reins four days after the head coach and two other assistants were fired.Other NCAA news:It appears Jannah Tucker, who decommitted to Tenn...more

Pac-12 preview: Cal
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 25, 2012 at 7:26am

This is the ninth in an annual 12-part series previewing the Pac-12 teams.Cal had a unique situation last year: they had no seniors. This has turned into an equally original situation this season: they have no eligible newcomers. Translation? The Bears ar...more

Pac-12 preview: Washington State University
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 24, 2012 at 7:15am

This is the eighth in an annual 12-part series previewing the Pac-12 teams.One of the surprises at last year's Pac-12 tournament was Washington State University upsetting USC in the quarterfinals to reach the semis. After the Cougars lost in that round th...more

#8 prospect, Jannah Tucker de-commits from Tennessee
by Swish Appeal
posted October 24, 2012 at 7:06am

As first reported by Kevin Lynch of Blue Star basketball, one of the top prospects in the country -- Jannah Tucker -- has de-committed from Tennessee. This is very stunning news as it comes on the cusp of early signing period which begins on November 14....more

Adrian Wiggins fired from Ole Miss
by Swish Appeal
posted October 24, 2012 at 7:03am

The University of Mississippi has announced the removal of head coach Adrian Wiggins, who was hired in March after a solid track record at Fresno State. New Ole Miss head coach Adrian Wiggins has been removed from his position effective immediately. Wig...more

Should The Rim Be Lower In Women’s College Game?
by Pretty Tough
posted October 23, 2012 at 7:47am

UConn coach Geno Auriemma thinks one way to increase interest in women’s basketball is to lower the rim. Long a hot topic among women’s basketball fans, the supposed logic is that more people would watch women’s basketball if there were...more

Pac-12 preview: University of Southern California
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 22, 2012 at 7:41am

This is the sixth in an annual 12-part series previewing the Pac-12 teams.USC fans will have quite an adjustment to make this season, as eight of the 15 players on this year's roster are newcomers. Not to mention that Coach Michael Cooper has three new as...more

Adrian Wiggins removed as head coach at Ole Miss, placed on administrative leave
by Swish Appeal
posted October 21, 2012 at 8:14am

New Ole Miss head coach Adrian Wiggins has been removed from his position effective immediately. Wiggins has also been placed on administrative leave for possible recruiting violations; two of his staff members have already been fired -- assistant coach ...more

Pac-12 preview: Oregon State University
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 21, 2012 at 8:03am

This is the fifth in an annual 12-part series previewing the Pac-12 teams.To say Oregon State had a good season last year is an understatement.They were 9-2 in preseason, went on a six-game winning streak during conference play, snagged 20 wins on the yea...more

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