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Part 2: Coaches help to #BreakTheStigma around depression and suicide: “Nobody really knows…”

Part 2: Coaches help to #BreakTheStigma around depression and suicide: “Nobody really knows…”

Part 1 Last week, we posted the first essay in a series focusing on mental health awareness, depression and suicide organized by University of Florida assistant coach Shimmy Gray-Miller and cross-posted on her website. This…

Nike signs top four WNBA draft picks: Loyd, Zahui B., Mosqueda-Lewis, Williams

With the WNBA training camps in full swing, Nike announced the signing of the top four draft picks in last month’s draft: Jewell Loyd (Seattle), Amanda Zahui Bazoukou (Tulsa), Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (Seattle) and Elizabeth Williams (Connecticut). “To…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-18-2015

Texas: Tina Thompson named assistant coach http://t.co/oN6HO2d2Z6 #ncaaw #wnba #comets -> Karen Aston: Hiring Tina Thompson is "an absolute home run for Texas Basketball" http://t.co/oN6HO2d2Z6 #ncaaw -> LIU Brooklyn: Stephanie Oliver named head coach http://t.co/19e02UJpt1…

Texas hires WNBA legend Tina Thompson as an assistant coach

Release from Texas: AUSTIN, Texas — Women’s basketball legend Tina Thompson is the newest member of the Texas coaching staff. Thompson — the first overall pick in the inaugural WNBA Draft, two-time Olympic Gold medalist,…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 05-11-2015 to 05-17-2015

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-11-2015 Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 05-04-2015 to 05-10-2015http://t.co/lH1IjaOOP1 #ncaaw #wnba -> Draw results for AfroBasket Women 2015, qualifying event for 2016 Olympic Gameshttp://t.co/E1hsaULXo0…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-17-2015

2015 #USA U19 World Championship team announced http://t.co/0yMG0ULFD0 -> 2015 #USA Pan American Games team announced http://t.co/hT4bXLRggI #ncaaw -> 2015 #USA Basketball Women’s World University Games team announced http://t.co/kSesgFnOOU -> Isiah Thomas, James Dolan discuss…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-17-2015

2015 #USA U19 World Championship team announced http://t.co/0yMG0ULFD0 -> 2015 #USA Pan American Games team announced http://t.co/hT4bXLRggI #ncaaw -> 2015 #USA Basketball Women’s World University Games team announced http://t.co/kSesgFnOOU -> Isiah Thomas, James Dolan discuss…

2015 USA Basketball Women’s World University Games team announced

The 12-member roster for the 2015 USA Basketball Women’s World University Games Team is set following three days of trials that featured 51 athletes at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jordin Canada (UCLA/Los…

2015 U.S. Pan American Games team announced

Following three days of trials that featured 51 athletes at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the 12-member roster for the 2015 U.S. Pan American Women’s Basketball Team today was announced…

2015 USA U19 World Championship team announced

USA Basketball announced the 2015 USA U19 World Championship team. The USA squad is on a quest to capture a sixth-consecutive gold medal at the U19 Worlds, will compete in the 2015 FIBA U19 World…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-16-2015

Catch up on yesterday's news: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-15-2015 http://t.co/eZwVCCB3tE #wnba #ncaaw -> Western Carolina: Stacy Cantley joins staff as an assistant coach http://t.co/lo0h1bwCta #ncaaw -> FIU adds Brianna Skeens to coaching staff…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-15-2015

Dishin & Swishin 5/14 Podcast: Mechelle Voepel @MechelleV on the issues surrounding the #WNBA season (Hoopfeed) http://t.co/XXcPhUBjWP -> Catch up on yesterday's news: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-14-2015 http://t.co/I7sm5PLhWI #ncaaw #wnba -> Adelaide Lightning…

NCAA rules committee recommends moving women’s games to four-quarter format

From the NCAA: NCAA women’s basketball games could be played in four 10-minute quarters next season. The NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee recommended the proposal following its meeting May 12-15 in Indianapolis. All rules proposals…

WNBA president: Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson suspended for seven regular-season games for domestic violence incident

Johnson-Griner Wedding Tapatio Cliffs Resort @brittneygriner A photo posted by missvol25 (@missvol25) on May 9, 2015 at 12:19am PDT Tulsa Shock statement on Glory Johnson || Poll: What do you think of the league punishment…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-14-2015

RT @DishNSwish: Don't miss today's Dishin & Swishin podcast, 3pmET on @hoopfeed when @MechelleV & I talk Isiah, BG-GJ, Comings& goings(most… -> Eastern Washington: Mass exodus occurs as 5 players leave (Spokesman-Review) http://t.co/H7m819lCtY #ncaaw ->…

WNBA player’s union to monitor New York Liberty in light of Isiah Thomas hire

WNBA player’s union to monitor New York Liberty in light of Isiah Thomas hire

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced that it will hold recurring meetings with the franchise’s players to monitor the work environment at Madison Square Garden. The action comes as a result of the decision…

Seattle Storm signs Kristen Mann to a training camp contract

From the Storm: The Seattle Storm today announced that Kristen Mann has signed a training camp contract with the franchise. “We are excited to have Kristen be part of our process,” said Storm head coach…

Dishin & Swishin 5/14/15 Podcast: Mechelle Voepel on the issues surrounding the WNBA season

Dishin & Swishin 5/14/15 Podcast: Mechelle Voepel on the issues surrounding the WNBA season

[display_podcast] A big part of what makes an enjoyable podcast is the feeling that you are just listening in on a conversation between two people shooting the breeze. That is what you get this week…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-13-2015

Connecticut Sun trade rights to Asjha Jones to Minnesota Lynx in exchange for 2nd round pick in the 2016 Draft http://t.co/f9M9uRWgSE #wnba -> Catch up on yesterday's news: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-12-2015  http://t.co/CN5hPRqOdy…

Connecticut Sun trade rights to Asjha Jones, Lynx’s Janel McCarville to sit out

The Connecticut Sun traded exclusive negotiating rights to Asjha Jones to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for a second round pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft. Meanwhile, Lynx center Janel McCarville informed the team that…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-12-2015

Coaches, @shimmy33 and @Coach_DUBS, help to #BreakTheStigma around depression and suicide (Hoopfeed) http://t.co/kHJUyEz6Qk #ncaaw -> College of Charleston adds transfer from Charlotte, 5-11 forward Tanisha Brown http://t.co/rOPeryAtvq #ncaaw -> UALR: Steve Wiedower joins staff as…

Seattle Storm: Lauren Jackson to miss 2015 WNBA season

Seattle Storm: Lauren Jackson to miss 2015 WNBA season

After undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus and injured Achilles, Seattle Storm forward Lauren Jackson will miss the 2015 WNBA season. This will be the third straight season the three-time MVP and Australian Olympian will…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 05-11-2015

Catch up on last week's news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 05-04-2015 to 05-10-2015 http://t.co/lH1IjaOOP1 #ncaaw #wnba -> Draw results for AfroBasket Women 2015, qualifying event for 2016 Olympic Games http://t.co/E1hsaULXo0 #fiba #rio2016 -> Atlantic…

Part 1: Coaches help to #BreakTheStigma around depression and suicide

Part 1: Coaches help to #BreakTheStigma around depression and suicide

Part 2: “Nobody really knows…” Part 3: “The why….” If you are in crisis Call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to anyone.…

Draw results for AfroBasket Women 2015, qualifying event for 2016 Olympic Games

The draw for AfroBasket Women 2015 took place on Saturday at the Congress Palace (Palais des Congres) in Cameroon’s capital city of Yaounde. AfroBasket Women 2015 will be held from 24 September-3 October in Yaounde and serves as…

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