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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

The Transition: Nadine Domond Changes the Game of Basketball
by Marissa Kastanek
posted September 12, 2013 at 3:38pm

Nadine Domond impacted the game as a player but is changing the game as a skill developer. She has unique skill of teaching that makes the game fun and challenging to learn for all ages....more

Who wants a full-ride? A few tips on what college coaches look for during recruiting
by Marissa Kastanek
posted August 6, 2013 at 1:04pm

A few tips on what college coaches look for during recruiting and how to improve your chances of getting a full-ride scholarship....more

Now introducing: MARISSA KASTANEK!
by Marissa Kastanek
posted July 15, 2013 at 2:02pm

Get to know Marissa Kastanek the new blogger for Women Talk Sports who is starting her professional basketball career on September 1, 2013....more

USA WUG team routs Czech Republic, 101-61
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 10, 2013 at 9:07am

Our World University Games team started fast and didn't look back, beating the Czech Republic today in the second round, 101-61.Box scorePhotosQuotesMoriah Jefferson's positive attitude has sparked her teammates. ...more

2014 recruit center Jatarie White recently visited Kentucky, Louisville, and Tennessee
by Swish Appeal
posted June 14, 2013 at 2:07pm

While a lot of top players in the class of 2013 waited until fall to commit, the class of 2014 may move a little sooner. Internet chatter says Jatarie White, a 6-4 center from Charlotte, N.C., may be the next big name in the class to make a decision...more

UConn's 2014 recruiting class getting stronger
by Swish Appeal
posted April 3, 2013 at 9:27pm

The Connecticut Huskies already have the best recruiting class for 2014 and there may be more to come. They recently got a verbal from 5-foot-11 junior guard Gabby Williams from Phoenix, as reported by ESPN's HoopGurlz. She is rated a high as number ...more

New details revealed in Kaela Davis' decision to leave her high school team
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 28, 2013 at 10:18pm

From fullcourt.com:BUFORD, Ga. -- The midseason departure of one of the nation’s top prep players from her high school team took a new twist when Full Court received copies of a text message reportedly sent by Kaela Davis of Buford High School to he...more

BELOW THE RIM:Should the Rim be Lowered in Women's Basketball?
by SportyEsquire
posted March 27, 2013 at 8:38am

Several months back, the sports world, well I should say people interested in women’s sports, were all in a tizzy when the head coach of University of Connecticut’s Women’s Basketball Team, Gino Auriemma, suggested that in order to att...more

Mercedes Russell is Gatorade National Player of the Year
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 21, 2013 at 9:41am

Class of 2013 top recruit Mercedes Russell is the Gatorade National Player of the Year. She was presented the award by none other than Maya Moore:The Tennessee-bound Russell received the award during a surprise ceremony at the school Wednesday morning. Sh...more

Gatorade High School basketball players of the year
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 15, 2013 at 8:39am

By state, and this list includes my two favorites: Erica McCall of California and Mercedes Russell of Oregon. Congratulations to all.Diani Akigbogun F Regis Jesuit HS Aurora CO Lindsay Allen PG St. John's College HS Washington, DC DC Ariel ...more

WNBA, High School & NCAA Women's Basketball News: Holly Warlick, A'Dia Mathies & more
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 15, 2013 at 8:19am

Total access Tennessee: Coach Holly Warlick adjusts to life as a head coach.Kentucky senior guard A'Dia Mathies talks about the NCAA Tournament, and Wildcat basketball (put together by yours truly).Three to see: EDD, Diggy and Griner.UConn's Brianna Banks...more

Liberty sign Cheryl Ford
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 13, 2013 at 8:08am

Detroit Shock reinvented continues.College news:Selflessness is a source of pride for Marist.Syracuse's Kayla Alexander scored her 2000th point last night. Coach Quentin Hillsman lauds her development.Kayla Thornton leads UTEP.FGCU has entered a bid to be...more

McDonald's All American Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Finalists announced
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 13, 2013 at 8:03am

Finalists for this year's award are:o Lexie Brown, North Gwinnet (Suwanee, GA)o Kaela Davis, Buford High School (Buford, GA)o Diamond DeShields, Norcross (Norcross, GA)o Linnae Harper, Whitney Young (Chicago, IL)o Taya Reimer, Hamilton Southeast...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

Everything, of course (NCAA Basketball round-up)
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 22, 2013 at 8:10am

College news:Arizona State is regrouping after Coach Charli Turner Thorne's sabbatical.Chiney Ogwumike says she's becoming a California girl.An unremarkable vibe is part of an extraordinary feat by Michigan State.Kyra Elzy has been selected as UT's SEC Le...more

'February Frenzy' in South Orange, NJ
by Swish Appeal
posted February 21, 2013 at 8:03pm

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - "Just a few more baskets early, that's all we needed," said Sorrows coach Sue Patton. After spotting Pat's an 18-6 lead at the half, Sorrows made a run to get it to single possession but could not finish it out. The game was a 5-6...more

ESPNW top 25
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 21, 2013 at 8:37am

Power rankings, week 10:1. Mater Dei2. Riverdale3. Duncanville4. Windward5. Saint Marys6. Saint Johns College7. Marion County8. Incarnate Word Academy9. North Gwinnett10. Pflugerville11. New Hope Christian Academy12. Fairmont13. M.X. Shabazz14. Dutch Fork...more

Catching up with a coach-turned-ref at Rutherford High School
by Swish Appeal
posted February 16, 2013 at 9:36am

RUTHERFORD, NJ - Rutherford is not only a mile from home but a favorite place to work. The girls programs are well coached and the people from Athletic Director Dave Frazier on down are very cooperative and accommodating. My partner today, Cheryl Bo...more

McDonald's All-American game rosters announced
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 15, 2013 at 9:50am

Rosters for this year's McDonald's All-American game were released today. The game will be April 3 in Chigaco.EastName Pos. Ht. Hometown CollegeLindsay Allen G 5-8 St. John's College (D.C.) Notre DameLexie Brown G 5-9 North Gwinnett (Ga.) Mary...more

This week's ESPNW high school top 25
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 13, 2013 at 8:23am

This week's rankings:1. Mater Dei2. Riverdale3. Duncanville4. Windward5. Saint Marys6. Saint Johns College7. Marion County8. Incarnate Word Academy9. Pflugerville10. New Hope Christian Academy11. North Gwinnett12. Fairmont13. Good Counsel14. M.X. Shabazz1...more

900 wins, WNBA transactions, high school news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 8, 2013 at 9:42am

With North Carolina's win over Boston College, Coach Sylvia Hatchell notched her 900th win. She is only the third NCAA coach, after Pat Summitt and Jody Conradt, to attain that many wins.Hatchell's milestone moments.Conradt and Duke Coach Joanne P. McCall...more

Georgia Tech signee Kaela Davis and high school team "part ways"
by Swish Appeal
posted February 8, 2013 at 9:40am

As first reported by the Gwinnett Daily Post, Kaela Davis is no longer a member of the Buford Lady Wolves basketball team. Davis is the consensus #2 player in the country by multiple scouting services and has signed with Georgia Tech.Davis, the 6-foot-2 d...more

WBCA High School All-America Game teams named
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 6, 2013 at 9:30am

The list of athletes:Name School Hometown Signed Lindsay Allen, Saint John's College HS, Bowie, Md., Notre Dame Alexis Brown, North Gwinnett HS, Suwanee, Ga., Maryland Oderah Chidom, Bishop O'Dowd HS, Oakland, Calif., Duke Saniya Chong, Ossin...more

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