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Month: May 2011

Mystics finalize roster, waive Megan Frazee and Ashley Houts

After waiving forward Megan Frazee and guard Ashley Houts late Tuesday, the Washington Mystics have 11 players on its roster, the limit for the regular season.  The team begins the season on the road against…

WNBA: Who is still missing in camp and some health updates

A few WNBA coaches participated in a media call Tuesday afternoon and gave some updates on the status of players. Information about players on teams not participating in the call continues to trickle out of…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2011-05-31

Weber St. hires Devan Newman as an assistant coach. Newman leaves Louisville (weberstatesports.com) http://j.mp/mtTcqu #ncaaw # Jo Leedham wants more British players to make an impact in WNBA |(morethanthegames.co.uk) http://j.mp/kLEtn0 #wnba # John Klein: Shock…

Just a few things before picnic time

Devan Newman leaves Louisville to take the assistant coach gig at Weber State.Nicky Anosike finds her new location with the Washington Mystics suits her well.ESPN cautions fans not to expect too much from rookie Maya…

U16 team announced

Big things poppin - here they are:Recee’ CaldwellJordin CanadaKaela DavisRebecca GreenwellLinnae HarperStephanie MavungaErica McCallTaya ReimerMercedes RussellJannah TuckerSydney UmeriJatarah WhiteI'm not surprised at any of the selections - particul...

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2011-05-30

Los Angeles Sparks defeat Phoenix Mercury 83-72 in Albuquerque to cap perfect preseason http://j.mp/jtOuHS #wnba # Preseason: Atlanta Dream vs. Great Britain's National Team, Manchester, Noon ET, NBA TV. Photos: Dream prepare http://j.mp/jmi11X #wnba #…

Justine Hartman to attend Cal

The former UCLA signee, granted a release from her Letter of Intent two weeks ago, will play for Cal.

Catching up with the WNBA

Last night the Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Phoenix Mercury 83-72 in Albequerque, New Mexico. It's too bad the Sparks' news release doesn't include the attendance figures for the game, as the WNBA was testing…

And then there were 34

U16 team is cut again today, from 53 to 34. Here's who is left standing.Camp is over and the final, final cut will come soon.My two horses are still in the race, so I'm pleased.

Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Digest for week ending 2011-05-29

Great Britain end Eurobasket lead-up campaign with Latvia win (bbc.co.uk) http://j.mp/iMyRsQ # Wendy Larry's legacy at ODU: A fierce competitor, and a friend (dailypress.com) http://j.mp/lTA4qb #ncaaw # Mfon Udoka optimistic after transition from player to…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2011-05-29

Preseason: Sun edge Silver Stars, 75-73 http://j.mp/kykr4Z #wnba # Preseason: New York Liberty defeats the Chinese National Team, 79-65 #wnba # Chicago Sky waived Amy Jaeschke. Roster now stands at 12. #wnba # Seattle Storm…

U16 roster cut to 53

There were two cuts today at camp - one around lunch time and the second late this afternoon. Here is who is still standing:Lindsay AllenLynee' BeltonJayda BoveroTasia ButlerRecee’ CaldwellSierra Calhoun McKenzie CalvertJordin CanadaAlexis CarterJami...

USA Basketball stuff

USA Basketball interviews five of the participants after day two of the U16 trials.In further USA Basketball news, it's nice to see Jacki Gemelos doing well. One publication thought so, too.NCAA:New UCSB Coach Carlene Mitchell…

Hires of non-whites in women’s basketball declining, organization says

A study by the Black Coaches and Administrators found that the hiring of non-whites to major positions in women's basketball is in decline.Yikes.

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2011-05-28

Kelly Miller's big third quarter is key to Mystics' win over the Chicago Sky (washingtontimes.com) http://j.mp/mHSsts #wnba # Mystics working out the kinks as season opener approaches (washingtonpost.com) http://j.mp/lH5ig6 #wnba # Lindsey Harding boosts Atlanta…

One week until the start of WNBA season

Pro:WNBA President Laurel Richie has issued a statement on the passing of Margo Dydek earlier today.The league is testing for interest in Albequerque, New Mexico by staging a game there tomorrow: Sparks vs. Mercury at…

NCAA approves three-point line rule change

Remember that proposal to move the women's line back? It's been approved:In women's basketball, the 3-point line will be moved back to 20 feet, 9 inches, which is the standard in the men's game. That…

Black Coaches and Administrators Report: Hires of nonwhites in head coaching positions in women’s basketball decline

Hiring of nonwhite coaches in women’s college basketball has declined according to a study released by the Black Coaches and Administrators (BCA) group. The report “’Scoring the Hire:’ A Hiring Report Card for NCAA Division…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2011-05-27

Western Illinois hires 3 assistants: Kerry Juhlin, Tiffany Coppage, Seth Minter (goleathernecks.com) http://j.mp/kcvk5Q #ncaaw # Diara Moore Will Transfer from Kansas (kuathletics.com) http://j.mp/m8YzBH #ncaaw # Notre Dame: Irish trio trying to go global (southbendtribune.com) http://j.mp/leAoVD…

Malgorzata “Margo” Dydek touched the hearts of fans all over the world

Around the Web Malgorzata “Margo” Dydek did not stand out just because of her height, her seven-foot two-inch frame towering above everyone. She also stood out because of her humanity, a “gentle giant” who was…

Margo Dydek, 37, dies

A week after suffering a heart attack and being placed in a medically-induced coma, former WNBA athlete Margo Dydek has died.I'm speechless right now. What a tragedy.

Q&A: Phoenix point guard Temeka Johnson on the upcoming season, new LSU coaches and more

  Temeka Johnson (right) looking at the Phoenix Mercury’s 2011 Media Day (Josh Greene/PhoenixMercury.com) Temeka Johnson’s Blog Temeka Johnson on Twitter (@Quickdeuce) Late last week, Temeka Johnson came home from a Phoenix Mercury preseason practice…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2011-05-26

Oregon: Assistant Kai Felton bolts for Golden opportunity at California (registerguard.com) http://j.mp/jTUE9p #ncaaw # The Chicago Sky waived Jolene Anderson. The Seattle Storm waived Courtney Ward. #wnba # Preseason: Phoenix Mercury defeat Japanese league team,…

Today’s WNBA pre-season results

The Silver Stars beat the Sun 80-56, and the Norwich paper says the losers looked lousy.In California, the Sparks topped the Storm 71-66. Candace Parker lead LA with 17 points.

U19, World University Games finalists named

U19 roster:2011 USA Basketball Women’s U19 World Championship Team Finalists RosterNAME POS HGT WGT DOB YOG COLLEGE HOMETOWN Jordan Adams G 6-1 165 02/20/94 2012 Mater Dei H.S. Irvine, CA Cierra Burdick F 6-2 160…

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