Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 06-10-2019

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• Minnesota Gophers add transfer from Syracuse, 6-2 forward Kadiatou Sissoko https://t.co/2UN2YHjvdz #ncaaw ->
• New Orleans Pelicans hiring Swin Cash as senior exec (ESPN) https://t.co/j8OgeipCi1 #nba #wnba ->
• #WNBA Players of the Week: Jonquel Jones (Connecticut Sun); DeWanna Bonner (Phoenix Mercury) https://t.co/dMvSYqCLpz ->
• Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for week of 06-03-2019 https://t.co/IBt42LqJ9z ->
• Per ESPN: Third game of the WNBA regular season delivers 0.6 rating, up 200% compared to last year… https://t.co/jFwLwAMLOD ->
• Sky first-round pick Katie Lou Samuelson out indefinitely with hand injury (Chicago Sun-Times) https://t.co/MDKU7jZRHA #wnba ->
• Halftime: Washington 37, Connecticut 33 https://t.co/srUcJkjoEJ #wnba ->
• Final: Connecticut 83, Washington 75 https://t.co/srUcJkjoEJ #wnba J. Jones 24pts/7rebs, C. Williams 23pts/7rebs, S… https://t.co/IJJr1QWFR0 ->
• Final: Seattle 84, Indiana 82 https://t.co/VghfFYSE8j #wnba N. Howard 26pts/9rebs, J. Loyd 18pts/4asts, M. Russell 13pts/8rebs ->
• Final: Chicago 82, Phoenix 75 https://t.co/hUDUNO1nyL #wnba D. DeShields 25pts, C. Vandersloot 17pts/4rebs/8asts, S… https://t.co/02HaiYGsJS ->
• Jonquel Jones, Connecticut Sun make early-season statement with win over Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics – (… https://t.co/Lunqk6fPPR ->
• Second-half effort pushes Connecticut Sun past Washington Mystics, 83-75 (Hartford Courant) https://t.co/bA0ivV67St #wnba ->
• Indiana Fever comeback falls short again as they fall 84-82 to Seattle Storm (IndyStar) https://t.co/Esxyl1PO62 #wnba ->
• Diamond DeShields and Courtney Vandersloot lead the Sky to a 82-75 win over the Mercury (Chicago Tribune) https://t.co/9LRQw2UFjg #wnba ->
• Sparks’ Chelsea Gray, Derek Fisher familiar with taking and making clutch shots (Press Enterprise) https://t.co/hbexNaw3a6 #wnba ->
• American University: Megan Gebbia receives one-year contract extension through 2025 https://t.co/L70qfH3jQi #ncaaw ->
• Former Virginia star Monica Wright eager to learn from Tina Thompson (Daily Progress) https://t.co/tWX5cAXL5b #ncaaw #wnba ->
• Oklahoma: Coquese Washington invigorated by chance to help revive Sooner program (Norman Transcript) https://t.co/ZXnbwXRjL8 #ncaaw ->
• Sources: Cavs hiring Cal coach Gottlieb to staff (ESPN) https://t.co/DZyqjHCEHh #ncaaw #nba ->
• It’s official: Lindsay Gottlieb leaves Cal to take assistant coach job with Cleveland Cavaliers… https://t.co/Pu2mYrsQfY ->
• Halftime: New York 38, Minnesota 28 https://t.co/FfzKVIeoTQ #wnba ->
• End of 3Q: New York 55, Minnesota 50 https://t.co/FfzKVIeoTQ #wnba ->
• Final: New York 75, Minnesota 69 https://t.co/FfzKVHWNvg #wnba K. Nurse 26pts/4asts, A. Durr 20pts, A. Zahui B 15pt… https://t.co/6gKexCPkiB ->
• RT @ATLUTD: “While I had heard about #ATLUTD, it wasn’t until I was in @MBstadium and felt the energy from the fans that I was just blown a… ->
• #WNBA All-Star voting tips off June 14 https://t.co/4jEWZtmVFY ->
• Lynx lose second in a row, falling to New York 75-69 (StarTribune) https://t.co/g0iA6q40cA #wnba ->
• ‘I’m living my dream’: Sami Whitcomb not ready to slow down (The West Australian) https://t.co/q30ycZ9znr #wnba ->
• As Dallas Wings search for their first win, they understand ‘growing pains’ are part of the long-term gain (DMN Spo… https://t.co/w1pxbIWIIu ->
• Penn: Ashley Robinson rejoins staff an assistant coach https://t.co/4T0ukCm9wZ #ncaaw ->
• Georgia State: Sherill Baker joins coaching staff https://t.co/YRxBtJaGHT #wnba ->
• FGCU: Chelsea Lyles promoted to associate head coach https://t.co/gd4S3auOHP #ncaaw ->
• Kellie Harper: Life slowing down for Lady Vols coach after frantic start (KNS) https://t.co/0uSOPnBm30 #ncaaw ->
• Tennessee Tech: Crystal Kelly returns as an assistant coach https://t.co/ibC9Ko7RgX #ncaaw ->
• Youngstown State: Autumn Rademacher joins coaching staff https://t.co/CX5FbIYuq5 #ncaaw ->
• Oakland: Crystal Davis promoted to assistant coach: https://t.co/WYqDwHAeq0 Ariel Braker joins coaching staff https://t.co/lf2WLczSEI ->
• Detroit Mercy: Kayla DeCriscio added to coaching staff https://t.co/Qr4sy4MfBB #ncaaw ->
• Wyoming: Ryan Larsen joins coaching staff https://t.co/bnAFZEt0z9 #ncaaw ->
• Dallas Wings add Megan Gustafson, team dealing with “roster challenges” https://t.co/mddALX9SO0 #wnba ->
• Chicago Sky signed forward Victoria Macaulay after the league granted the team an emergency hardship exception. Mac… https://t.co/73F15EQrjp ->
• Halftime: Indiana 34, Dallas 31 https://t.co/gTxLWkJLHD #wnba ->
• End of 3Q: Indiana 58, Dallas 47 https://t.co/gTxLWkJLHD #wnba ->
• Final: Indiana 76, Dallas 72 https://t.co/gTxLWkJLHD #wnba C. Dupree 20pts/5rebs, K. Mitchell 18pts, N. Achonwa 11p… https://t.co/Hf0XvE1PLc ->
• Not basketball, but an important read on how today’s world-class female athletes impact women of all ages… https://t.co/Qn7tMeNAku ->
• In the fight for women’s equality, Muffet McGraw finds her moment (SI) https://t.co/P7PQnjNwmX #ncaaw ->
• Congrats to the @Raptors! Time for a Canadian @WNBA team! https://t.co/E9bHzArilP ->
• Illinois softball pitcher Taylor Edwards walking on to basketball team (WRSP) https://t.co/dfT4eBFNrL #ncaaw ->
• Iowa State: Suddenly a veteran — Maddie Wise preparing for a larger role (Ames Tribune) https://t.co/nAWR65v2IB #ncaaw ->
• Arizona Board of Regents approves raise for Adia Barnes ( https://t.co/E5bxmJPjMX ) https://t.co/bg2tR3zB3x #ncaaw ->
• Kansas State to play at Oregon next season (The Mercury) https://t.co/jaCsUsCmHj #ncaaw ->
• Jasmine Thomas is the glue that holds Connecticut Sun together (ESPN) https://t.co/6j8QAy9CmY #wnba ->
• They want her to be the next Yao Ming, but what does she want? (Deadspin) https://t.co/YvjBrhY3cc #wnba ->
• Washington Mystics have offense for days, but remain humble and hungry (Sports Daily) https://t.co/Twi9vNm85h #wnba ->
• With Glory Johnson’s impending departure for Eurobasket, shorthanded Wings are making no excuses after loss to Feve… https://t.co/6mjfrhLrQh ->
• Stanford’s 2019-2020 non-conference schedule includes Gonzaga, Buffalo, Ohio State, Tennessee, Texas, UC Davis… https://t.co/C8Hv14ARCV ->
• #WNBA All-Star voting is open: https://t.co/31MjzGlJ94 ->
• .@Google, please fix the bios and pics for the @WNBA All-Star voting. Or somebody ?? https://t.co/UguBqP57VS #JesusFixIt ->
• Updated Phoenix Mercury injury report for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks:
  Diana Taurasi – OUT (Back)… https://t.co/0vm3PvRHIw ->
• RT @amberddodd: 2018 WNBA Finals rematch between the Mystics and Storm in t-minus 5 minutes. ->
• RT @amberddodd: Kristi Toliver recieves a technical foul after she argued about Storm defense. ->
• RT @amberddodd: Okay…So Kristi Toliver catches her second technical and is now ejected out of the game. She’s finished with 5 points and… ->
• RT @amberddodd: End of first quarter and Washington leads Seattle 26-24. That Toliver tech is definitely not ideal against a Seattle team… ->
• RT @amberddodd: So Kristi Toliver’s first tech was for arguing a call over scrappy defense. The second, she smacked the ball out of frustra… ->
• RT @amberddodd: Jordin Canada is hopping underneath the basket. Something is wrong with her left leg. She’s being helped to the locker room… ->
• RT @amberddodd: Halftime: The Mystics up 46-38 over the Storm. ->
• RT @amberddodd: Shey Peddy’s first WNBA points are a pair of free throws. She adds to Washington’s lead, extending it to 56-46. ->
• RT @amberddodd: Mystics leading Storm 63-52 entering the fourth quarter. ->
• RT @amberddodd: Don’t look now, but Seattle is slowly chipping away at their deficit. Washington still leads 67-62 with 5:25 remaining in t… ->
• Halftime: Connecticut 44, Minnesota 43 https://t.co/SSXo9kUrjw #wnba ->
• 29 secs left, game tied at 71 all: Seattle Storm at Washington Mystics https://t.co/Q0G86nvskT #wnba ->
• RT @amberddodd: Natasha Howard went in for the distraction for Jewell Loyd to get a clean look and Washington took the bait. Seattle leads… ->
• RT @amberddodd: A wild inbound gives Aerial Powers a shot but misses. Looks like Storm will take this game. ->
• RT @amberddodd: FINAL: Seattle Storm: 74 Washington Mystics: 71Mystics has a good 12-point lead but scoring 8 points in the fourth quart… ->
• Final: Connecticut 85, Minnesota 81 https://t.co/SSXo9lc2b4 #wnba Four Sun players in double figures, three with 16… https://t.co/emeNEPVqYi ->
• Halftime: Los Angeles 38, Phoenix 36 https://t.co/b6RrNz1V6j #wnba ->
• Two players leaving Siena: Rising senior, 6-2 Maddie Sims, the team’s leading scorer, rebounder and shot blocker l… https://t.co/0ZnS9FOXch ->
• Shake-up within West Virginia’s staff (Blue Gold News) https://t.co/XvrycwF9Ra #ncaaw ->
• Hampton feels the highs and lows in Big South debut (Virginian-Pilot) https://t.co/nsmV6Ca84s #ncaa ->
• Halftime: Las Vegas 66, New York 31 https://t.co/B6p8pu7yGS #wnba ->
• Robert Morris guard Honoka Ikematsu, assistant coach Asami Morita aiming for personal growth (Japan Times) https://t.co/WzaCNy94tE #ncaaw ->
• UNCW: Karen Barefoot to be inducted into The Apprentice School Athletic Hall of Fame https://t.co/skDbMxW7UY ->
• Charlotte: Nikki West joins coaching staff https://t.co/KlErcoOI8R #ncaaw ->
• Miami: Katie Meier receives contract extension through 2024-25 https://t.co/vHQRK3KjBy #ncaaw ->
• Final: Los Angeles 85, Phoenix 68 https://t.co/b6RrNz1V6j #wnba
  C. Gray 21pts/9asts, N. Ogwumike 16pts/8rebs, T. Ru… https://t.co/DZHskBEnvP ->
• New Mexico State adds transfer from Colorado State: 5-7 guard Grace Colaivalu https://t.co/YizedwcdvK #ncaaw ->
• Final: Las Vegas 100, New York 65 https://t.co/B6p8pu7yGS #wnba
  K. Plum 19pts/6rebs/3stls, K. McBride 18pts/6rebs/… https://t.co/cdguLK1XfD ->
• Big third quarter pushes @LA_Sparks to 17-point win over Phoenix Mercury, 85-68 (Hoopfeed) by @SMammoser… https://t.co/MgbvPeOZvj ->
• .@SeattleStorm rallies late over protesting Washington for 74-71 win (Hoopfeed) by @amberddodd https://t.co/0poXf0uAo8 #wnba ->
• .@USABasketball Women’s National Team director Carol Callan elected as the 11th president of @FIBA Americas becomin… https://t.co/oZE6ZCwd0O ->
• Halftime: Chicago 30, Indiana 29 https://t.co/bUNkEBKWLn #wnba ->
• Final: Chicago 70, Indiana 64 https://t.co/bUNkEBtlmN #wnba
  Allie Quigley 18pts, Cheyenne Parker 14pts/10rebs ->
• RT @BradyKlopferNBA: Tierra Ruffin-Pratt scores the first four points of the game. A nice cut, and a nice pull-up. Her recent offensive min… ->
• Final: Dallas 71, Atlanta 61 https://t.co/57YFas6gv3 #wnba
  A. Ogunbowale 17pts, A. Gray 16pts/8rebs ->
• RT @BradyKlopferNBA: Missed opportunity on the final play of the first quarter for Sparks. Marina Mabrey came off a pick, read the coverage… ->
• Halftime: Los Angeles 50, New York 48 https://t.co/BqYiXauoyZ #wnba ->
• RT @BradyKlopferNBA: Tough second home game for the Sparks, who drop it 98-92 to the Liberty. Amanda Zahui B., Kia Nurse, and Brittany Bo… ->
• RT @BradyKlopferNBA: Sparks finished with 22 fouls to NY’s 12. Took just 7 free throws, while the Liberty had 26. ->
• A career night from @AmandaZahuiB helps propel @NYLiberty to road win over Los Angeles, 98-92. By @BradyKlopferNBA… https://t.co/LZxrwLSZId ->
• ICYMI: Career night from @AmandaZahuiB helps propel @NYLiberty to road win over Los Angeles, 98-92. By… https://t.co/FOduwmaLkW ->
• Halftime: Connecticut 44, Seattle 33 https://t.co/1y6tWPZ88f #wnba ->
• This is super cute! ?? https://t.co/YXikIarazs ->
• End of 3Q: Connecticut 56, Seattle 54 https://t.co/1y6tWPZ88f #wnba ->
• Final: Connecticut 81, Seattle 67 https://t.co/1y6tWPHwJF #wnba
  A. Thomas 20pts/8rebs/4asts, S. Stricklen 16pts, J.… https://t.co/nx0Xd16dGv ->
• RT @CoachHorowitz13: This is an extremely well written game story. An example I’ll use for our intern team many are aspiring journalists. A… ->
• Halftime: Minnesota 39, Las Vegas 35 https://t.co/2zpyh78JXH #wnba ->
• Final: Las Vegas 80, Minnesota 75 https://t.co/2zpyh7qkPf #wnba
  K. McBride 22pts/5rebs, K. Plum 21pts/4rebs, L. Cam… https://t.co/32YRPG1EgC ->
• RT @IndianaFever: ?OMG! @EricaMcCall24 rapping to “The Champion” on stage with @CarrieUnderwood is the BEST thing you will ever see!!! ???… ->
• Connecticut Sun fight through fatigue, defeat Seattle for 6th win in a row (Hartford Courant) https://t.co/TighyiMQqO #wnba ->
• Failure to finish causes Lynx to lose vs. Las Vegas (StarTribune) https://t.co/SlYqC38Nco #wnba ->