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Month: February 2017

Hoopfeed Poll for 2/28/17: UConn ends its regular season on top, Baylor is the new No. 2, Texas falls six places

Hoopfeed Poll for 2/28/17: UConn ends its regular season on top, Baylor is the new No. 2, Texas falls six places

Oregon State clinched the Pac-12 regular season title and moved up to No. 6 in the Hoopfeed weekly poll.Video: Oregon State Athletics As the regular season fades away, top-ranked Connecticut continues to reign atop the…

Kelsey Plum named Pac-12 Player of the Year, Scott Rueck tabbed as Pac-12 Coach of the Year

Just a few days after becoming the NCAA women’s basketball all-time career scoring leader, Washington senior guard Kelsey Plum was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year. She joins Giuliana Mendiola (2003) as the second…

San Antonio Stars acquire center Clarissa Dos Santos from the Chicago Sky in exchange for center Astou Ndour

The San Antonio Stars acquired center Clarissa Dos Santos from the Chicago Sky in exchange for center Astou Ndour. “Clarissa Dos Santos has been the catalyst for the recent success of the Brazilian national team,”…

Seattle Storms signs free agent guard Jennifer O’Neill

The Seattle Storm signed free agent guard Jennifer O’Neill to a training camp contract. The 5-5 guard appeared in 13 games for the Minnesota Lynx in 2015. O’Neill signed a training camp contract with the…

Devereaux Peters adds her voice to the Wiggins controversy via video

Devereaux Peters adds her voice to the Wiggins controversy via video

Down & Dirty with Devereaux Video by Indiana Fever forward Devereaux Peters, @MsPeters14 To put this video in context, at the beginning of the week, former WNBA player Candace Wiggins stunned the women’s basketball world…

Simone Edwards rejects Candice Wiggins’ controversial claims about the WNBA

Simone Edwards rejects Candice Wiggins’ controversial claims about the WNBA

Responses from other current and former players || Statement from the WNBA Player’s Association || Statement from WNBA President Lisa Borders When Candice Wiggins retired from the WNBA in March 2016 after playing for the…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 02-23-2017

Yesterday's results https://t.co/opeClpcjUn Today's games https://t.co/jIvEac7Zpt Today's TV/Streaming https://t.co/4oLZ2iCK8x #ncaaw -> Indiana Fever sign free agents Jeanette Pohlen-Mavunga and Bashaara Graves to training camp contracts https://t.co/Vg3zqWDVUT #wnba -> Girl’s roster for 2017 Jordan Brand Classic…

Atlanta Dream sign Australian guard Rachel Jarry

The Atlanta Dream signed forward Rachel Jarry to a training camp contract. A member of the Australian national team, Jarry was originally drafted by the Dream in the second round of the 2011 WNBA Draft.…

Girl’s roster for 2017 Jordan Brand Classic announced

Can't wait to get the ball rolling. The @JordanClassic is back for 2017. See y'all there! #NEXTvsNEXT pic.twitter.com/Dn5xNnC1QG — Maya Moore (@MooreMaya) January 27, 2017 This year’s game takes place Friday, April 14 at Barclays…

Indiana Fever sign free agents Jeanette Pohlen-Mavunga and Bashaara Graves to training camp contracts

The Indiana Fever signed free agents Jeanette Pohlen-Mavunga and Bashaara Graves to training camp contracts. Pohlen-Mavunga is a 6-0 guard who has played with Indiana since her rookie season in 2011. She appeared in 12…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 02-22-2017

RT @NaismithTrophy: Top 30 member, @lexiekiah_4 of @DukeWBB , is the Naismith Women's Player of the Week – Avg. 26 pts, 4.5 asts, 3 stls &… -> Yesterday's results https://t.co/uGZrnDshux Today's games https://t.co/jIvEacpAh1 Today's TV/Streaming…

Washington Mystics sign free agent forward Tianna Hawkins

Washington Mystics signed free agent forward Tianna Hawkins. The team first acquired the free agent forward prior to the 2014 season. “We are glad to welcome Tianna back to the Mystics,” said head coach Mike…

Phoenix Mercury signs guard Shay Murphy

The Phoenix Mercury signed 5-foot-11 guard Shay Murphy, a player who was a reserve on the Mercury’s 2014 championship squad. “Shay is the kind of player you want on your team,” said Mercury General Manager…

Connecticut Sun sign Danielle Adams to a training camp contract

The Connecticut Sun signed Danielle Adams to a training camp contract. “We are excited about the opportunity to bring Danielle Adams into camp to compete for a roster spot,” Sun head coach and general manager…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 02-21-2017

Yesterday's results https://t.co/pJRC8jXw9u Today's games https://t.co/jIvEac7Zpt Today's TV/Streaming https://t.co/4oLZ2iCK8x #ncaa -> 2017 Naismith High School Girl’s Player of the Year finalists announced https://t.co/I4QgOtvlq5 -> 3-way trade: Sun acquires Lynetta Kizer, trades Camille Little to Mercury…

Hoopfeed Poll for 2/21/17: UConn stays No. 1 after scare from Tulane, Stanford rises to No. 6

Hoopfeed Poll for 2/21/17: UConn stays No. 1 after scare from Tulane, Stanford rises to No. 6

Even though Connecticut remained atop of the Hoopfeed Poll for the 13th straight week, the Huskies had a scare when they visited Tulane Saturday. The Green Wave came back from a 17-point deficit to get…

Three-way trade: Sun acquires Lynetta Kizer, trades Camille Little to Mercury and Candice Dupree goes to Indiana

A three -way trade that involves the Connecticut Sun, Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever sends forward Lynetta Kizer to the Sun, Camille Little to the Mercury and Candice Dupree to Indiana. Trade details: Connecticut acquires…

2017 Naismith High School Girl’s Player of the Year finalists announced

The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the 2017 Naismith High School Girl’s Player of the Year Finalists. The winner will be announced March 9, 2017. Last Name First Name Hometown High School Class Position College Boothe…

NCAA unveils third of three top 16 reveals for 2017

NCAA unveils third of three top 16 reveals for 2017

Here is the final #ncaaW Top 16 Seeds reveal before Selection Monday! pic.twitter.com/7ON7L5MmEX — NCAA Women’s Basketball (@ncaawbb) February 21, 2017 The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship Sport Committee provided the third of three…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 02-20-2017

Yesterday's results https://t.co/pJRC8jFUKU Today's games https://t.co/jIvEacpAh1 Today's TV/Streaming https://t.co/4oLZ2iUl05 #ncaaw -> RT @A_Phoenix_Born: Whoa! ??? 10 years in WNBA and my femininity was never bullied! I celebrated my differences! ?? https://t.co/iJr1DqSxxq -> RT @A_Phoenix_Born: Never…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 02-19-2017

UConn gets win 101 in a row, barely, beating Tulane, 63-60 (Hartford Courant) https://t.co/qkvtyudaim #ncaaw -> Yesterday's results https://t.co/nI8cDmK5zd Today's games https://t.co/jIvEacpAh1 Today's TV/Streaming https://t.co/4oLZ2iUl05 #ncaaw -> Louisville cruises to win over North Carolina 87-57…

Alanna Smith buoys Stanford in Battle of the Bay sweep vs. Cal, Cardinal seniors play their last game at Maples Pavilion

Alanna Smith buoys Stanford in Battle of the Bay sweep vs. Cal, Cardinal seniors play their last game at Maples Pavilion

.@StanfordWBB tops rival Cal to take this Sunday Showdown! #Pac12WBB pic.twitter.com/xGtU65r1nM — Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) February 20, 2017 STANFORD, Calif. – No. 10 Stanford (24-4, 14-2 Pac-12) defeated California (17-11, 5-11) Sunday evening to sweep…

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces 14 finalists for Class of 2017 election

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced 14 finalists for Class of 2017 election on Saturday during NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans. The finalists include four players, seven coaches, a referee, a legendary contributor…

Dallas Wings trade Odyssey Sims to the Los Angeles Sparks in exchange for picks in WNBA Draft

We’ve acquired PG Odyssey Sims and the 11th overall pick in the 2017 Draft from Dallas in exchange for the fourth and 23rd overall picks. pic.twitter.com/hoWjdm5jaR — Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) February 17, 2017 In…

WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike Extends Contract with Los Angeles Sparks

Nneka Ogwumike,  the 2016 WNBA MVP, signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Sparks. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Last season  she became one of only seven players in WNBA history to…

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