Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 09-23-2019
- Lisa Leslie to be Inducted into U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame https://t.co/68itpaBVpA ->
- Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for week of 09-16-2019 https://t.co/fwe5eUzr8V ->
- RT @IndianaWBB: It’s with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Courtney Cox Cole https://t.co/k6OdJfNgjh https://t.co/ZMb… ->
- Sparks end season with a thud, despite displaying ‘admirable’ perseverance for much of it (Daily News) https://t.co/OjYvJHfBe5 #wnba ->
- Derek Fisher benching Candace Parker in must-win game will lead Sparks’ offseason chatter (Yahoo Sports) https://t.co/PA365gghkC #wnba ->
- Mystics, Aces exchange trash talk, and the WNBA semifinals just got more interesting (Washington Post) https://t.co/LqQN6MszdX ->
- Mystics left frustrated after vaunted attack is limited in blowout loss to Aces (Washington Post) https://t.co/uw0drqz4Yh #wnba ->
- RT @RuthWareWriter: This piece has made my day. https://t.co/iaNm6LQcg3 ->
- Las Vegas Aces guard Kayla McBride in All-Star form for postseason (Las Vegas Review-Journal) https://t.co/jm9FyjcAeL #wnba ->
- Sandy Brondello urges Australian Opals to stack up wins to avoid missing Olympics (The Age) https://t.co/rNbxcr2rcC #Tokyo2020 ->
- At 17, Aaliyah Edwards just wants more gold medals for Canada (FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2019) https://t.co/YYepFxiiTe ->
- RT @macsmith413: Back to @WNBA. Over-arching question re: Sparks, where is Penny Toler? Offered limited access to national press w/follow-u… ->
- RT @macsmith413: And now this issue with Parker, which is clearly needs resolution. Was this her vision for Fisher’s stewardship? It’s fair… ->
- Jackie MacMullan criticizes Derek Fisher for sitting Candace Parker during the Sparks’ Game 3 loss to the Sun and a… https://t.co/WCGviaXHjk ->
- Broward Schools employee reassigned after video caught man punching girl at basketball game (7 News Miamii) https://t.co/3DmhLb5c78 ->
- #WNBA superstar Maya Moore talks about her big decision to walk away from basketball to fight for social justice (T… https://t.co/CEQCxVuYHe ->
- Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum’s best is yet to come (ESPN) https://t.co/2FStz8QRQW #wnba ->
- FIBA AmeriCup: USA cruises past Colombia 88-46 https://t.co/u1VK4gr6mc ->
- .@Brian_Agler in the studio for game 4 between the Aces and the Mystics, glad @ESPN added an expert to the desk, re… https://t.co/FTHwHVVr3p ->
- End of 1Q: Las Vegas 26, Washington 17 https://t.co/3zsF8O2UMc Tamera Young with stop and pop shots for the Aces la… https://t.co/vhnsukM9hq ->
- Mystics on a roll, fought back from a 10pt deficit, now trail by just 2
2:24 in 2Q: Las Vegas 39, Washington 37… https://t.co/28pLwGL3w9 -> - RT @MechelleV: Lot of @NBA star power in crowd tonight at @LVAces-@WashMystics game, led by @KingJames. Totally understand @WNBA fans get a… ->
- Halftime: Washington 45, Las Vegas 43 https://t.co/mvyKnMFQZP #wnba Mystics outscored the Aces 28-17 in 2Q. MVP EDD with 16pts at the break. ->
- Brian Agler diplomatic replying to question re: Derek Fisher sitting Candace Parker & other Sparks stars late game.… https://t.co/po3zKC90rx ->
- End of 3Q: Las Vegas 68, Washington 67 https://t.co/mvyKnMFQZP #wnba ->
- With her blocks (especially the last one), looks like Meesseman has been in the weight room, lol. #wnba ->
- Washington’s LaToya Sanders fouls out with 21.8 secs left. ->
- Too bad for LaToya Sanders, she didn’t foul. Cambage tripped over her own feet. ->
- Mystics lead Aces 93-90 with 13.1 secs left in the game https://t.co/mvyKnMFQZP #wnba ->
- The Washington Mystics are headed to the WNBA Finals for the 2nd straight season! #wnba Emma Meesseman the player o… https://t.co/SCCgytLpYE ->
- Emma Meesseman: “It starts with defense for us.” #wnba #FinalsBound ->
- Final: Washington 94, Las Vegas 90 https://t.co/mvyKnMofBf #wnba Attendance: 5,465
Delle Donne 25pts/6rebs, Meessem… https://t.co/ouWpq2EeRn -> - RT @amberddodd: Both the Washington Mystics and the Washington Nationals reach the next levels of postseason today. ->
- RT @JesseNews3LV: Liz Cambage says this was the most fun she’s ever had in the #WNBA and doesn’t want to play for any other team.Says sh… ->
- A’ja Wilson has forgettable ending to second season with Aces (Las Vegas Review-Journal) https://t.co/8fec6zkYcb #wnba ->
- Pitt junior guard Kyla Nelson diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor of the appendix, cancer of the appendix. She is… https://t.co/zNNob3xpbq ->
- Ohio State: Carla Morrow hired as an assistant coach https://t.co/LEx7KIAC1L #ncaaw ->
- NCAA president Mark Emmert calls name, image and likeness rights an ‘existential threat’ to college sports (CBS Spo… https://t.co/RQZS34RjvS ->
- FIBA AmeriCup: USA earns Impressive 100-50 win over Argentina https://t.co/GYXu2hGz0E ->
- Toledo ready to pick up the pace (Toledo Blade) https://t.co/1Uadr0taog #ncaaw ->
- Emphasis on offense as Purdue starts practice (J&C) https://t.co/g1u19xOYRR #ncaaw ->
- Missouri State: Lady Bears talk Sweet 16, new coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton (News-Leader) https://t.co/PnxRhdNzr2 #ncaaw ->
- Texas A&M opens practice with high expectations (The Eagle) https://t.co/OK45xCF26A #ncaaw ->
- Minnesota Gophers to rely on Jasmine Brunson, Destiny Pitts (StarTribune) https://t.co/w1tmvxi5ad #ncaaw ->
- Aari McDonald focused on leading Arizona to NCAA Tournament, not on WNBA future (Desert Swarm) https://t.co/eGogH3Ohsf #ncaaw ->
- Oregon State: Andrea Aquino not cleared to play, the 6-9 post redshirted last season as a freshman (Gazette Times)… https://t.co/vfoiRygz34 ->
- Layshia Clarendon, Connecticut Sun hope her comeback is complete (The Day) https://t.co/jKJuOybCl6 #wnba ->
- WNBPA and Microsoft announce a paid apprenticeship program for players https://t.co/KkbpdDz0ZT #wnba ->
- Pac-12 announces 2019-20 WBB schedule https://t.co/BmbR8AifGP #ncaaw ->
- FIBA AmeriCup: Behind 19 points from Diamond DeShields, USA battles past Brazil 89-73, advances to the medal semifi… https://t.co/kVkw8ZHMTt ->
- New Orleans Pelicans add Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon to coaching staff, per report (CBSSports) https://t.co/HwNQjlJiyR #nba #wnba ->
- Camille Little has retired after 13 years in WNBA. The former Carver and UNC star isn’t leaving basketball though (… https://t.co/jacnrbmJvM ->
- WNBA legend Tamika Catchings opens home to LPGA pro Mariah Stackhouse (Golfweek) https://t.co/enh8UXmm2U ->
- Las Vegas Aces’ future looks bright after making WNBA playoffs (Las Vegas Review-Journal) https://t.co/yMiGLDJebS ->
- Not long ago, Natisha Hiedeman was without a job. Now the ex-Marquette star is in the WNBA finals and a video game… https://t.co/8avNLTF9UL ->
- In quest for first WNBA championship, Mystics coach Mike Thibault must defeat a Sun franchise he spent 10 years bui… https://t.co/SUUQUjLedH ->
- Shekinna Stricklen: Tennessee Vol thriving in Connecticut (CTInsider) https://t.co/gaif9T4psz #wnba ->
- The WNBA survives, in spite of itself (SFChronicle) https://t.co/tj0ZZoaRlV ->
- Georgia Tech transfers, Elizabeth Balogun and Liz Dixon, cleared to play for Louisville (Courier Journal) https://t.co/ZEEVJzuDj4 #ncaaw ->
- Indiana State holds first official practice with 14 new players, the most for any DI program in the nation. Second… https://t.co/mIFhDhHCE4 ->
- Colorado State hunting bounce-back season (Coloradoan) https://t.co/iYphr8NEry #ncaaw ->
- Pelicans add Naismith Hall of Fame Inductee Teresa Weatherspoon to coaching staff https://t.co/i7HLC421ZO #nba #wnba ->
- In 5th season at the helm, Utah coach Lynne Roberts thinks this squad could be her best yet (Deseret News) https://t.co/MwaJ3CQZUi #ncaaw ->
- USA to face Puerto Rico and Canada to play Brazil in the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup semifinals https://t.co/T07jeRPcEi ->
- RT @LaChinaRobinson: A MUST listen! I had no clue @jemelehill covered WBB for the Raleigh News & Observer???? I forget that @Candace_Parker… ->
- Sports Illustrated: WNBA All-Decade Team 2010s (SI) https://t.co/4USepMfGOD Lindsay Whalen not even on the first or… https://t.co/vTzV0fh1xa ->
- The most outstanding players of the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup Group Phase https://t.co/FaMjQWtrrq ->
- The Canada Basketball Power 20: How Ujiri, Nurse, Murray stack up (Sportsnet) https://t.co/o66iPvZN1d #wnba ->
- Mystics coach Mike Thibault closes in on elusive title in WNBA Finals (ESPN) https://t.co/TwwgTltfKA ->
- WNBA Finals: Mystics’ Thibault hopes Sun lose ‘disrepect’ fuel (Yahoo Sports) https://t.co/CZLUn3LvBl ->
- NBPA’s Michele Roberts comments upset WNBA players (High Post Hoops) https://t.co/4Upqtvuuiq ->
- The MVP and her campaign manager have fueled one of the best WNBA teams ever (FiveThirtyEight) https://t.co/Edj3kOs6FW ->
- Tamera Young is your 2019 WNBA Kicks On Court champion (Nice Kicks) https://t.co/1YyQVVASz2 ->
- Candice Agee and L.A. Premier hope chemistry will pay off in final Red Bull 3X Regional https://t.co/mDJmjd7Xzd ->
- Connecticut Sun enter #WNBA Finals motivated by underdog status (Hoopfeed) https://t.co/wAMLmNmUfe ->
- FIBA AmeriCup: USA defeats Puerto Rico 78-54 to reach gold medal game https://t.co/zfEM7h4VVE ->
- FIBA AmeriCup: Canada advances to gold medal game after defeating Brazil 66-58 https://t.co/f8vgMlWbIH ->
- Brazil’s Erika De Souza: ”The National Team will stay with me forever” https://t.co/E8K4AIHTlD #wnba #fiba ->
- .@TheWNBPA executive director Terri Jackson issued this statement this morning #wnba https://t.co/qQWVYhOjQy ->
- Connecticut Sun enter #WNBA Finals motivated by underdog status (Hoopfeed) https://t.co/wAMLmNEv6M ->
- RT @amberddodd: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is holding a presser before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. https://t.co/R5Afr3Hmrr ->
- RT @amberddodd: Engelbert says her goal is to make sure the W is on the radar as they code these things into their programs when it comes t… ->
- RT @amberddodd: Locked in for Game 1 of the 2019 WNBA Finals between the Washington Mystics – Connecticut Sun. ->
- RT @amberddodd: One thing about the WNBA Finals being between two East Coast teams, their fan bases traveled big time. There’s spurts of Su… ->
- RT @amberddodd: Philly native Natasha Cloud ready for Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. https://t.co/2BSAzxhyaq ->
- RT @amberddodd: Atkins didn’t make much noise in the Las Vegas series and she has the first five points of the 2019 Finals. ->
- RT @womhoopsguru: The Monumental organization built this place so the Mystics could have real home ambiance and right now it is very loud. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Timeout 1Q: 53.5.The Sun missed two defensive assignments plus a turnover, and now the Mystics are up 26-17. ->
- RT @ChristyWScott51: ?????? https://t.co/lmmRdHXMhO https://t.co/owLd51rcJA ->
- RT @amberddodd: End of 1:
Kristi Toliver beats the buzzer.
The Mystics lead the Sun 30-17. -> - RT @amberddodd: Media timeout. Washington leads Connecticut 49-37. Connecticut has 10 turnovers right now and that’s 14 points for the Myst… ->
- RT @amberddodd: Halftime:
The Washington Mystics lead the Connecticut Sun 55-46.
Washington’s Ariel Atkins and EDD both have 14 points. C… -> - EDD at practice yesterday: “We would like to get out to a fast start. We’ve had a target on our backs all season. T… https://t.co/nzYJN0x8C4 ->
- Halftime box score. Mystics 55, Sun 46 #wnba https://t.co/Qt4deOpNvX ->
- RT @P0Etic_DoCt0r: @hoopfeed Imagine shooting 60% and still trailing by 9 ??????? ->
- RT @amberddodd: The Mystics are starting to hit their stride. They lead the Sun 63-50 with 6:25 left in the third quarter. ->
- RT @amberddodd: The Sun definitely out hustled the Mystics in the third quarter. The Mystics still lead 76-66 entering the final box. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Don’t look now, but the Sun are only down 78-72. 7:57 remains in the game. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Mystics guard Ariel Atkins with a HUGE three to create some separation between the Sun. The Mystics lead 85-76 with 4:07 re… ->
- RT @ChristyWScott51: ????? @WashMystics @De11eDonne @WNBA #WNBAFinals #WNBA #WNBATwitter https://t.co/K54wrH4onH ->
- RT @amberddodd: Mystics lead the Sun 94-86. 37 seconds left in this one. ->
- Mystics’ Ariel Atkins everywhere attacking as secs wind down. Not let up! #wnba ->
- RT @amberddodd: Atkins’ offensive board and a free throw from Toliver will do it for Game 1. ->
- RT @amberddodd: The Washington Mystics take Game 1.Mystics beat the Sun 95-86. Elena Delle Donne with 22 points and 10 rebounds for a do… ->
- Final box score: Mystics 95, Sun 86 #wnba https://t.co/vW2pQo6fDF ->
- Transcript and video: #WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s 2019 Finals press conference https://t.co/TnuqrPaUjr ->
- RT @brian_agler: In San Juan, PR. USA vs Canada @usabasketball @DallasWings @WNBA https://t.co/jYF2yyIt1x ->
- Ariel Atkins shines as @WashMystics take game 1 of #WNBA Finals topping Sun 95-86, by @amberddodd (Hoopfeed)… https://t.co/jwSuENGGKo ->
- FIBA AmeriCup Final: ?? USA 67, ?? CAN 46 https://t.co/FPHqDNu2xb ->
- RT @amberddodd: When I asked this question, I made a super surprised face at Courtney’s “I could feel like I could do whatever” comment, he… ->
- Mystics execute Game 1 strategy: Make life harder on Jonquel Jones (Washington Post) https://t.co/91r6nOus6M #wnba ->
- Washington Mystics balance fun, focus in WNBA FInals Game 1 (Washington Post) https://t.co/qKzgLF0djD ->
- Angel McCoughtry to open ice cream shop in Louisville (Courier Journal) https://t.co/RJnyHIHuD7 #wnba ->
