Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 08-12-2019
- ICYMI: @WashMystics fight off injury bug for 101-78 win over Lynx, by @amberddodd (Hoopfeed) https://t.co/xkmBtTTPQ7 #wnba ->
- Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for week of 08-05-2019 https://t.co/lUqPJqJEzt ->
- 1996 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team, Anne Donovan, Lisa Leslie named as finalists for U.S. Olympic & Paralymp… https://t.co/BbbHiopYvF ->
- From Baylor: “Sophomore guard Honesty Scott-Grayson has been dismissed from the Baylor Lady Bears basketball team f… https://t.co/IEsjf3lo4u ->
- #WNBA announces Players of the Week: Elena Delle Donne (Washington Mystics) averaged 22.5 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 2.0 apg; N… https://t.co/hQg86Yjlpm ->
- For the first time, the University of Idaho has a woman as athletic director (Idaho Statesman) https://t.co/f8B4Yg9h3q ->
- Brittney Griner: WNBA response to brawl could impact future in league (AZ Central) https://t.co/PrhSV5coFO ->
- WNBA players’ low pay still a sore point (MN Spokesman-Recorder) https://t.co/BobbNMSurM ->
- With suspensions looming, Wings plan to accept any punishment and move forward from brawl in Phoenix (DMN SportsDay… https://t.co/nSs8YogEuj ->
- Force 10 becomes first two-time women’s champions of USA Basketball’s Red Bull 3X qualifiers https://t.co/tKNRi8pKeX ->
- Central Michigan: Mark Simons joins coaching staff https://t.co/6XWPT4dD9C #ncaaw ->
- Why Notre Dame’s Niele Ivey is leaving for Memphis Grizzlies (Commercial Appeal) https://t.co/PHCGTWmXvv #ncaaw #nba ->
- Adia Barnes’ secret weapon surprises those around basketball ( https://t.co/E5bxmK6Vbx ) https://t.co/rXAHtRcZkS #ncaaw #wnba ->
- North Carolina A&T: Tarrell Robinson signs one-year extension through 2023-24 https://t.co/umOYECBWeb #ncaaw ->
- North Carolina A&T: Basketball coach has contract extended, despite assault claims (The A&T Register) https://t.co/FpWGx0uZm2 #ncaaw ->
- U.S. appeals court tosses former Binghamton assistant coach’s bias claims against college officials (Reuters)… https://t.co/8sj2fm7Gjm ->
- Three things to watch as the Aces host the Atlanta Dream (Las Vegas Review-Journal) https://t.co/ysqLCCaWWL #wnba ->
- Swin Cash is confident the WNBA can continue to grow in popularity (Rookie Wire) https://t.co/qfls8BuQp0 ->
- Seattle Storm’s key is defense, Jordin Canada, Natasha Howard (SI) https://t.co/SHdNlAyT09 #wnba ->
- WNBA announces suspensions for altercation during Aug. 10 Dallas at Phoenix game https://t.co/i2ifjKi2NN Brittney G… https://t.co/ZOEIdJ3WHh ->
- Lynx sign forward Jillian Alleyne to a 3rd 7-day contract https://t.co/YasJYFV9f7 #wnba ->
- Aces sign Jaime Nared to 2nd 7-day contract https://t.co/K4HTuzTwmm #wnba ->
- Halftime: Minnesota 42, New York 40 https://t.co/qjwSNaLO8u #wnba ->
- Brittney Griner purchases block of 300 tickets for Phoenix vs. Connecticut game tomorrow https://t.co/JxbjretWaP #wnba ->
- Video: Mercury center Brittney Griner on her 3-game suspension (AZ Central) https://t.co/eHVPKv54ye #wnba ->
- Chicago Sky center Jantel Lavender to undergo surgery to repair a fracture in her left foot, an injury suffered in… https://t.co/tyd52jNVnj ->
- Final: Minnesota 89, New York 73 https://t.co/qjwSNaLO8u #wnba O. Sims 17pts/6asts, S. Talbot 16pts, D. Robinson 14… https://t.co/6zPytbJcTp ->
- Final: Las Vegas 94, Atlanta 90 https://t.co/3T831hH66A #wnba D. Hamby 23pts/16rebs, K. McBride 21pts/4rebs, L. Cam… https://t.co/QefbJBv713 ->
- Indiana Fever guard Shenise Johnson will undergo arthroscopic surgery Wednesday to repair meniscus damage in her le… https://t.co/ypdqTrd7aU ->
- West Coast Conference announces 2019-20 WBB conference schedule https://t.co/WN19wYXG3q #ncaaw ->
- RT @zellieimani: My time as the only black journalist covering Mississippi State’s women’s basketball https://t.co/FDen8ixpIi via @hoopfeed ->
- RT @MirjamSwanson: Alana Beard (hammy) is listed as “probable” Wednesday at Dallas, per @LA_Sparks. https://t.co/Sr5VSplMpD ->
- Texas senior guard Lashann Higgs eligible to compete in 2019-20 season. The Big 12 approved a hardship waiver for H… https://t.co/HW6N5yeoBk ->
- FORWARD8: @WashMystics host neighborhood organizations, embracing their roles in the community, by @amberddodd (Hoo… https://t.co/XkLdv3eHre ->
- .@T_Cloud4 on the @WashMystics being a good neighbor in Ward 8: “We care. That was a promise that we kept as well a… https://t.co/AAHdv8GAQG ->
- Sun to honor WNBA legend Lindsay Whalen https://t.co/dTjn0NFvRT ->
- Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner says suspension is symptom of WNBA’s larger problem (ESPN) https://t.co/QdsfGN821z ->
- RT @amberddodd: FINAL: Mystics: 88 Storm: 59EDD with 14 points on her bobblehead night. Not complete dominance, but still good enough to… ->
- Final: Dallas 84, Los Angeles 78 https://t.co/JMxulaaSye #wnba A. Ogunbowale 35pts/6rebs, G. Johnson 20pts/6rebs ->
- RT @UncleDrew_20: @brian_agler on if we can expect to see the Wings continue to go big when his players return from suspension.
#WNBA | @Th… -> - Final: Connecticut 78, Phoenix 71 https://t.co/MAKLF8XXzF #wnba J. Thomas 18pts, J. Jones 12pts/14rebs, B. Holmes 1… https://t.co/02XXcxwOiS ->
- St. Francis Brooklyn: Jennifer Leedham named associate head coach https://t.co/zJafhods18 #ncaaw ->
- #NJCAA: Highland Community College, winner of 3 regional titles in the past 4 years, won’t have a team for 2019-20… https://t.co/0GAWvDp081 ->
- With four straight wins, @WashMystics back in first place with nine games remaining, by @amberddodd (Hoopfeed)… https://t.co/vsULSCgtZN ->
- RT @ClintonFdn: NEW Podcast: NCAA Championship Women’s Basketball Coach @DawnStaley shares stories of perseverance, leadership, and why wom… ->
- Alibaba billionaire Joseph Tsai (and @NYLiberty owner) is buying out the Brooklyn Nets in a $2.35 billion deal, and… https://t.co/kYUDABiJ4h ->
- “Tsai is also expected to take control of Barclays Center, the 19,000-seat arena in Downtown Brooklyn that the Nets… https://t.co/wzil5piRvI ->
- RT @amberddodd: For the Commercial Dispatch, I talked to rookie Teaira McCowan about her transition from Mississippi State to Indiana Fever… ->
- Return to point guard boosts Odyssey Sims’ production for Lynx (StarTribune) https://t.co/Y6rOWwMkX7 #wnba ->
- ‘It hit me really hard’: Nearly a week after being traded from the Wings, Theresa Plaisance bids emotional farewell… https://t.co/sw8nbjXpVR ->
- The Mystics’ two Belgian players defied the odds (Washington City Paper) https://t.co/Re8DzVyYFF #wnba ->
- Uncovering the mentally abusive culture within UC Riverside women’s basketball program (the Highlander) https://t.co/gdV2CtzvdE #ncaaw ->
- North Dakota State adds transfer from SMU, 6-2 forward Marie Olson https://t.co/thdhQUr1aT #ncaaw ->
- Purdue: Michael Scruggs joins coaching staff (Journal & Courier) https://t.co/rCD1qGRo1g #ncaaw ->
- Job evaluations of Ohio State assistant coach Patrick Klein hint at no trouble before resignation (Columbus Dispatc… https://t.co/BHYXpNDi2W ->
- Julie Cromer named Director of Athletics for Ohio University https://t.co/C6TVZkdO2e #ncaa ->
- Interim title removed for @FAMUWBB‘s Kevin Lynum #ncaaw https://t.co/R4Ztcgd2dg ->
- Final: Connecticut 79, Seattle 78 https://t.co/rNSCwjaVAb #wnba S. Stricklen 24pts, A. Thomas 17pts/11rebs/5stls, J. Thomas 11pts/7asts ->
- Excellent work speaking up and putting the pressure on to help make this possible! https://t.co/Z4BIApuo3O ->
- Final: Chicago 91, Los Angeles 81 https://t.co/MAcdabpkXN #wnba A. Quigley 26pts/5rebs, C. Vandersloot 17pts/9asts,… https://t.co/6d5wgDGGRi ->
- Final: Dallas 83, New York 77 https://t.co/C8U9Ir1GTF #wnba A. Gray 22pts, A. Ogunbowale 21pts/5asts, I. Harrison 1… https://t.co/ZiRIcqDZfP ->
- Final: Washington 86, Minnesota 79 https://t.co/My6RfRq7Up #wnba A. Atkins 18pts/5rebs/5stls, E. Delle Donne 14pts/8rebs, A. Powers 14pts ->
- With their win today over Minnesota, the @WashMystics became the 1st team to clinch a playoff spot this season. T… https://t.co/U4DOdYElnY ->
- RT @WashMystics: There it is! The assist that makes Natasha Cloud the all-time leader in Mystics history! https://t.co/FxdN3jmP96 ->
- Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi helped overhaul USA Basketball’s training schedule (Washington Post) https://t.co/LY99w3pAoV #wnba ->
- Louisville: Jeff Walz wants to coach Team USA again (Courier Journal) https://t.co/ncQmqwag0M #ncaaw ->
- Kansas State: Jeff Mittie gets contract extension through 2023-24 https://t.co/mohyHOy7a5 #ncaaw ->
- Aari McDonald’s speed is a sight to behold — even for Arizona’s track coach ( https://t.co/E5bxmK6Vbx ) https://t.co/dOXEGPPUf3 #ncaaw ->
- Moriah Jefferson attends Wings’ win over Liberty, coach Brian Agler says she’s a ‘full-go’ for next season (DMN Spo… https://t.co/qLn7YREmrj ->
- DeWanna Bonner’s huge double-double lifts Mercury to victory over Atlanta (AZ Central) https://t.co/akzbM0Tt8O #wnba ->
- With playoff spot clinched, @WashMystics on a mission to improve on last year’s historic run, by @chjournalist  (Ho… https://t.co/DLBwDo3lTj ->
- RT @amberddodd: Here for the Block Out Cancer game as the Mystics take on the Fever. Fever back in the nation’s capital for the second time… ->
- RT @amberddodd: Mystics Starters: Cloud, Powers, Sanders, Atkins, Delle Donne
Fever Starters: Wheeler, Mitchell, Achonwa, Dupree, Laney -> - RT @amberddodd: Aggressive ball play to start the game. Mystics lead Fever 12-2. ->
- RT @amberddodd: FINAL: Washington Mystics: 107 Indiana Fever: 68The Washington Mystics with the franchise record of 18 made three pointe… ->
- Final: Connecticut 78, Dallas 68 https://t.co/1JpUiWWkUh #wnba C. Williams 18pts/6rebs, J. Jones 16pts/10rebs, J. Thomas 16pts/9asts ->
- Diana Taurasi: Practices next week could make or break her return (AZ Central) https://t.co/kzJWGtve8Y #wnba ->
- Final: Phoenix 78, New York 72 https://t.co/DaHbsCyzil #wnba D. Bonner 30pts/10rebs, L. Mitchell 19pts, Y. Turner 13pts/7rebs ->
- Final: Las Vegas 100, Chicago 85 https://t.co/BSGJLoDfm9 #wnba A. Wilson 25pts/8rebs, L. Cambage 23pts/10rebs, K. P… https://t.co/u0bxa4l9iw ->
- Final: Seattle 82, Minnesota 74 https://t.co/P8ifDbKi2C #wnba 5 Storm players in double figures ->
- Well-rounded @WashMystics cruise to 107-68 win over Indiana Fever for sixth straight victory, by @amberddodd (Hoop… https://t.co/PHaSJBDBSZ ->
- Sky coach James Wade says Aces star Liz Cambage was ‘protected by the refs’ (Chicago Sun-Times) https://t.co/ILAF7LslMV #wnba ->
- Phoenix Mercury rally in fourth quarter to edge New York Liberty (AZ Central) https://t.co/E0NZd965tk #wnba ->
- RT @FIBA: ?? BACK-TO-BACK AFRICA CHAMPIONS! Congratulations #Nigeria! #AfroBasketWomenhttps://t.co/JoPGZi0K1T https://t.co/q0K7kxgHaX ->
- Flawless Nigeria retains #AfroBasketWomen title https://t.co/k1cpIJMoYz ->
