Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 07-29-2019

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• Catch up on last week’s news! Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for week of 07-22-2019 https://t.co/unT2RLER8I ->
• Purdue: Michael Scruggs joins coaching staff https://t.co/B2L7uswVpk #ncaaw ->
• Washington and Las Vegas to resume July 5 game suspended by earthquake on August 5 https://t.co/WnymGm0UZn #wnba Ga… https://t.co/xooaQ2DKtN ->
• Mississippi State: Dionnah Jackson-Durrett promoted to associate head coach https://t.co/qWGYk3p3iW #ncaaw ->
• UNCG gets three years NCAA probation (News & Record) https://t.co/VZNQP41qIx #ncaaw Violations include sports wager… https://t.co/njiqqBvWMU ->
• Update coming to the NCAA Transfer Portal will detail whether a player is on scholarship (The Advocate)… https://t.co/qHtbGKmJP0 ->
• NCAA awarded more than $299,000 in single-year grants to three DI schools to support academic programs that help st… https://t.co/JIJ8Hf3t1Q ->
• USA women won the first ever Pan American Games 3×3 gold medals after fighting off Argentina in Monday’s gold medal… https://t.co/podrhUHruz ->
• Rookie Kristine Anigwe finding her niche as Sun begin stretch run (The Day) https://t.co/pLrQxzY4Za #wnba ->
• Ted Leonsis, chairman and chief executive of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, is putting all of the enterprise’s… https://t.co/DqFWCQmBUs ->
• Maryland’s national team experience ‘speaks volumes’ of the program (Baltimore Sun) https://t.co/5JaCRy1tNX #ncaaw ->
• Illinois: Nancy Fahey keeping faith (News-Gazette) https://t.co/RIimD7NX1Z #ncaaw ->
• UTEP guard Alexa Hoy to transfer (KTSM 9) https://t.co/XCwxSfil7R #ncaaw ->
• The Minnesota Lynx signed free agent forward Jillian Alleyne to a seven-day contract. #wnba ->
• Current #WNBA standings https://t.co/E64oSCwe5c ->
• FIBA & NBA announce Basketball Africa League (BAL) launch in 7 cities. Nike & Jordan brand are exclusive outfitters… https://t.co/UShfzQ4Lx7 ->
• RT @amberddodd: Mercury-Mystics part three takes place in about 12 minutes. It’ll be interesting to see the difference the Mystics are agai… ->
• RT @amberddodd: Mystics over the Mercury 21-13 to start the second quarter. ->
• Halftime: Washington 48, Phoenix 38 https://t.co/rPuZd8wywg #wnba ->
• Halftime: Connecticut 57, Chicago 43 https://t.co/pJ7hWDDDHf #wnba ->
• RT @amberddodd: After the Mystics once held a 23-point margin over the Mercury, it’s 95-93 with 1:40 remaining. ->
• RT @amberddodd: Mystics over Mercury 98-93 with 32 seconds remaining. ->
• RT @amberddodd: FINAL: Mystics 99 Mercury 93
  Delle Donne with 33 points, Kristi Toliver 25 in the win. Brittney Griner with 30 points and… ->
• Final: Connecticut 100, Chicago 94 https://t.co/pJ7hWDm2iF #wnba J. Jones 27pts/11rebs, J. Thomas 18pts/8asts, A. T… https://t.co/i2bNONuF5b ->
• Halftime: Las Vegas 42, Dallas 27 https://t.co/q7rOLGb2Ph #wnba ->
• Washington survives Phoenix 99-93, Elena Delle Donne drops season-high 33 points, by @amberddodd (Hoopfeed) https://t.co/cvHOFHxp8r #wnba ->
• Aces crush Dallas Wings in first game after break (Las Vegas Review-Journal) https://t.co/RpALWksifD #wnba ->
• Sun beat Sky, 100-94, Katie Lou Samuelson returns to state as a pro (Hartford Courant) https://t.co/a7dvthLfkr #wnba ->
• Washington survives Phoenix 99-93, Elena Delle Donne drops season-high 33 points, by @amberddodd (Hoopfeed) https://t.co/cvHOFHfOgT #wnba ->
• Augustus works out with Lynx; Zandalasini ruled out for season (StarTribune) https://t.co/nRz1FP1n8P #wnba ->
• Final: Indiana 61, Atlanta 59 https://t.co/4PlspSNzG4 #wnba E. Wheeler 15pts/5stls, C. Dupree 12pts/5rebs, T. McCowan 10pts/14rebs ->
• Erica Wheeler’s late layup propels Indiana Fever over Atlanta Dream despite poor offensive performance (IndyStar)… https://t.co/L5wJ4cJxkY ->
• 2018-19 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls by division https://t.co/LirwzFNWnf #ncaaw #naia #njcaa ->
• Former Central Michigan Life women’s basketball writers share memories of retired coach Sue Guevara (CM Life) https://t.co/JZy0D9nejr #ncaaw ->
• Louisville releases 2019-20 non-conference schedule https://t.co/QSpbBLii8v #ncaaw ->
• Team chemistry a priority for Tennessee (Daily Times) https://t.co/OhfKWjlgTj #ncaaw ->
• Arkansas: Todd Schaefer promoted to associate head coach https://t.co/UPkooa2yTz #ncaaw ->
• BYU looking to build relationships this summer (Daily Herald) https://t.co/PfYZusly7H #ncaaw ->
• Basketball giving girls a route out of north China’s Taiyue mountain area (Xinhua Net) https://t.co/Yd2X2mXPLd ->
• WNBA All-Star Game viewers lowest since 2014 (SBJ Daily) https://t.co/hpVK3cFOKE ->
• WNBA players Rebecca Allen, Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe on how the WNBL has helped shaped their careers (Pick and Roll) https://t.co/ooEZu4tvRx ->
• Sparks holding their own as WNBA heads to home stretch (ESPN) https://t.co/1ApFVxoN0e ->
• By the numbers: WNBA head coaching changes and first-year performance (HerHoopStats) https://t.co/0wq5r7Z0FB ->
• Tanisha Wright still going strong in WNBA and community (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) https://t.co/XDrkFYLVnX ->
• Las Vegas Aces’ Dearica Hamby thrives as starter with A’ja Wilson out (Las Vegas Review-Journal) https://t.co/PPXHXMx3TF #wnba ->
• RT @STISallie: Nothing like Puerto Rico in December. Looking forward to hosting
  @MSUBobcatsWBB @GTWBB @vatechwbb
  @AggieWBB @GoShockers @… ->
• Texas: Tiffany Jackson steps down as assistant coach to pursue other opportunities outside of coaching https://t.co/Y8daQSL1hl #ncaaw ->
• #WNBA names @LVAces‘ Bill Laimbeer as the Coach of the Month, “led the team to a WNBA-best 7-1 record during the mo… https://t.co/iCU7utwKBY ->
• #WNBA announces Players of the Month for July:
  *Elena Delle Donne (Washington Mystics) – averaged 20.0 ppg, 6.8 rpg… https://t.co/jglzAxLGeu ->
• Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced a sponsorship with Deloitte to promote STEM education for youth of all… https://t.co/4RZP3BT6LJ ->
• Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier named #WNBA Rookie of the Month for July https://t.co/aIZGCdPwzW https://t.co/IDxQIZCKSM ->
• Old Dominion’s 2019-20 schedule includes inaugural Anne Donovan Classic from Dec. 19-21 featuring Richmond, Hampton… https://t.co/TstUgB5VFK ->
• Los Angeles Sparks updated injury report for tonight’s game against the Las Vegas Aces:
  Chiney Ogwumike- OUT (jaw)… https://t.co/hccJUx0xvs ->
• Final: Connecticut 68, Phoenix 62 https://t.co/ESdZTnhfcV #wnba J. Jones 15pts/14rebs, C. Williams 14pts/5asts, S.… https://t.co/VanVkzfQFf ->
• RT @BradyKlopferNBA: Staples Center has a different energy when Candace Parker is playing. ->
• Final: Dallas 87, New York 64 https://t.co/WK2bCkluce #wnba A. Ogunbowale 22pts/5asts, K. Thornton 14pts/4rebs, A.… https://t.co/adYFb9dUtW ->
• RT @BradyKlopferNBA: Alexis Jones is back on the court for the first time since June 23. Maria Vadeeva getting ready to check in for the fi… ->
• Halftime: Las Vegas at Los Angeles, tied at 40 https://t.co/FqUT8WoHcA #wnba ->
• RT @BradyKlopferNBA: Tierra Ruffin-Pratt went down on the final play of the quarter. Teammates are huddled around her as she stays on the f… ->
• RT @BradyKlopferNBA: TRP got up and left the court under her own power. Holder her ribs, which appeared to get rocked by a hip in a screen. ->
• RT @BradyKlopferNBA: Ruffin-pratt is starting the second half, so she’s okay. but the early game energy and momentum the Sparks built up is… ->
• RT @BradyKlopferNBA: Sparks win 76-68. These teams will meet a fourth time, and if they met a fifth time it wouldn’t be a bad thing for WNB… ->
• Final: Los Angeles 76, Las Vegas 68 https://t.co/FqUT8W75O0 #wnba N. Ogwumike 19pts/11rebs, C. Gray 16pts/10asts, C. Parker 16pts/7rebs ->
• Youngstown State: John Barnes signs five-year contract extension https://t.co/vaWFngCXvx #ncaaw ->
• FGCU: Keri Jewett-Giles returns for graduate year https://t.co/J1iv5kOJ4P #ncaaw ->
• Michigan: After battling injuries, a healthy Akienreh Johnson emerging as a team leader (Michigan Daily) https://t.co/bdjsf8Uxrw #ncaaw ->
• .@LA_Sparks outpace Las Vegas Aces in second half for 76-68 victory, by @BradyKlopferNBA (Hoopfeed) https://t.co/V4YxvS6lKr #wnba ->
• ICYMI: @LA_Sparks outpace Las Vegas Aces in second half for 76-68 victory, by @BradyKlopferNBA
  (Hoopfeed) https://t.co/V4YxvS6lKr #wnba ->
• Laimbeer — #WNBA nixed first-class trip for All-Stars (ESPN) https://t.co/wBuCR8Oe6H ->
• Connecticut Sun stretch winning streak to six thanks to clutch buckets from Courtney Williams (Hartford Courant)… https://t.co/qvPolBcEkg ->
• ‘Her work ethic is off the charts’: How ex-Iowa star Megan Gustafson is seizing her opportunity with the Wings (DMN… https://t.co/eUIWsQQUxu ->
• Ohio State associate head coach Patrick Klein resigns after being put on administrative leave during investigation… https://t.co/wP94faJvYl ->
• Stanford freshman Haley Jones named the 2018-19 Cal-Hi Sports State Girls Athlete of the Year https://t.co/ksWu1SvIpQ #ncaaw ->
• Halftime: Washington 48, Seattle 34 https://t.co/BMTztwbcOJ #wnba ->
• Final: Washington 99, Seattle 79 https://t.co/yWQY2OJXKa #wnba E. Delle Donne 29pts/12rebs, A. Atkins 17pts/4rebs/5… https://t.co/KD5wannwvC ->
• Temi Fagbenle developing as role player for Minnesota Lynx (Sky Sports) https://t.co/otoJmgYeAL #wnba ->
• Tiana Mangakahia’s cancer reveal to coach Quentin Hillsman: first tears, then resolve ( https://t.co/1tPHfgH23E )… https://t.co/IBL4jh0rBY ->
• NCAA: New independent infractions process launches https://t.co/F5ldJMYHFk ->
• Is Rookie of the Year the next accolade for Napheesa Collier? (ZoneCoverage) https://t.co/nZokpGiH20 #wnba ->
• Shekinna Stricklen’s shooting gives fans, Sun a lift (The Bulletin) https://t.co/PWvISYAQGW #wnba ->
• Villanova women’s basketball star who gave up game to be a cloistered nun to be featured on ESPN (PhillyVoice)… https://t.co/HECFFdlwQS ->
• A year after Iowa State, Emily Durr is a community college head coach (Ames Tribune) https://t.co/51rc74e3x4 #ncaaw ->
• UC Riverside coach John Margaritis suspended by school for 20 days without pay after an investigation revealed a vi… https://t.co/KtGgmp0KVy ->
• Mystics make quick work of Storm in WNBA Finals rematch (Seattle Times) https://t.co/9cRDjwrvW3 ->
• Russia enters race to host 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup (InsideTheGames) https://t.co/flyFEG0kLa ->
• Scouting Wings-Aces: Liz Cambage’s return to Dallas put on hold as she’s sitting out for rest (DMN SportsDay) https://t.co/uZl8i0JjOI #wnba ->
• RT @AnjelicaTrinone: Breaking news the day before @WVUWBB leaves for Italy and Greece – Tynice Martin has been suspended indefinitely for a… ->
• Less than 24 hours before West Virginia is scheduled to depart for its overseas trip, the program announced senior… https://t.co/PoQLWraaiZ ->
• Halftime: Minnesota 48, Indiana 38 https://t.co/Vlak04p0uG #wnba ->
• Halftime: Chicago 46, Atlanta 42 https://t.co/5w07BDpQkg #wnba ->
• Final: Chicago 87, Atlanta 75 https://t.co/5w07BDpQkg #wnba S. Dolson 16pts/4rebs, C. Vandersloot 13pts/9asts, D. D… https://t.co/3vS2SHZdOa ->
• Final: Indiana 86, Minnesota 75 https://t.co/Vlak04p0uG #wnba K. Mitchell 20pts/9asts, T. Mitchell 17pts/4asts, S.… https://t.co/pUXyPJFknT ->
• Final: Las Vegas 75, Dallas 70 https://t.co/Z6trUZ0pgb #wnba K. McBride 21pts/4rebs, J. Young 17pts/4rebs/5asts, C. Swords 13pts/10rebs ->
• Dream has dropped seven in a row after loss to Sky (AJC) https://t.co/52o4ZKoVAp #wnba ->
• How the Indiana Fever bench paved the way for the largest regular season comeback in team history (IndyStar) https://t.co/G2KrnvRVyh #wnba ->
• Wings fall to Aces as Liz Cambage skips Dallas return (DMN SportsDay) https://t.co/sJcnueMpok #wnba ->
• Sky rookie Katie Lou Samuelson adjusting to new role in WNBA (Chicago Sun-Times) https://t.co/7i0v2Cu4Cl ->
• Phoenix Mercury down to seven healthy players with injuries to Briann January, Alanna Smith (AZ Central) https://t.co/UStZ6s7pDf #wnba ->
• Isabelle Harrison recovers from autoimmune issue (Las Vegas Review-Journal) https://t.co/rKzmS8OMDm #wnba ->
• Tammi Reiss bringing winning attitude to Rhode Island (Providence Journal) https://t.co/ncIPH8jmCH #ncaaw ->
• RT @Tiffscribes: She was my favorite Utah Starzz player. #OriginalWNBA #WNBA https://t.co/BfbDkjcIqu ->
• When faking a FIBA drug test goes really, really wrong, bruh…
  D.J. Cooper suspended by FIBA for faking drug test… https://t.co/snzoyNW4UH ->
• RT @PhoenixMercury: OFFICIAL: Phoenix Mercury re-sign Arica Carter. #BeHeard https://t.co/EF7LGDZA5a ->
• Halftime: Connecticut 53, New York 38 https://t.co/Lqnix4cTey #wnba ->
• RT @BradyKlopferNBA: Asked Derek Fisher about defending the potent and athletic Seattle backcourt https://t.co/tPXYu81qHJ ->
• Final: Connecticut 94, New York 79 https://t.co/Lqnix4cTey #wnba C. Williams 28pts/7rebs/6asts, A. Thomas 16pts/8re… https://t.co/9k4d2zdeCY ->
• RT @BradyKlopferNBA: Derek Fisher says Chiney Ogwumike will not play today. ->
• RT @BradyKlopferNBA: Sparks have been having great crowds lately, and those crowds have been treated to some pretty good games. https://t.c… ->
• RT @BradyKlopferNBA: Sparks beat Storm 83-75. Candace Parker 21 points in 25 minutes. Maria Vadeeva 14 points on 5-for-6 shooting. Marina M… ->
• RT @DJOBanion: Attended Coach Inglese’s funeral. Hugs and tears with her family while celebrating an unmatched legacy. All coaches sacrif… ->
• Final: Phoenix 103, Washington 82 https://t.co/WWoNvoMDuj #wnba B. Griner 26pts/9rebs/8asts/4blks, L. Mitchell 23p… https://t.co/kW09ucTyhO ->
• Phoenix Mercury blow out Washington Mystics with short-handed roster (AZ Central) https://t.co/qFoDQFg94Y #wnba ->
• .@Candace_Parker leads @LA_Sparks to 83-75 triumph over Seattle Storm, by @BradyKlopferNBA (Hoopfeed)… https://t.co/9KWxSyrptu ->