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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…

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 #…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

2011 USA Basketball Women’s World University Games Team finalists announced

Odyssey Sims (Steven Maikoski/USA Basketball) After three days of trials at the at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado Springs, USA Basketball chose 14 finalists from among 35 of the nation’s top collegians…

Loree Moore to sit out season for medical reasons

Loree Moore (right) with Ebony Hoffman on Sparks Media Day. (Photo courtesy Los Angeles Sparks) Point guard Loree Moore, signed by the Los Angeles Sparks in February, is leaving the team for medical reasons. "Loree…

Taurasi’s stats helping teach math

Twitter user @Alexx_TheGreat posted early Wednesday morning about seeing WNBA star Diana Taurasi in her math book: Diana Taurasi is in my math book :-) that makes me happy @Alexx_TheGreat  posted on Twitter a photo…

WNBA honors Katie Couric and Lisa Leslie

WNBA president Laurel Richie, NBA Commissioner David Stern, Katie Couric, Washington Mystics guard Alana Beard, Mystics co-owner Sheila Johnson. Photo courtesy WNBA. The WNBA held its sixth annual WNBA Inspiration Award luncheon Tuesday in New…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2011-05-25

Former Baylor player Jhasmin Player named an assistant at UMaine (goblackbears.com) http://j.mp/jDt2Ok #ncaaw # Ohio State: Two women's basketball assistants leaving, Foster says (dispatch.com) http://j.mp/mzey3a #ncaaw # Australian Opals to take on China in late…

Updates on Margo Dydek, former WNBA player still in medically-induced coma

Update: Margo Dydek passed away on the morning of Friday, May 27. Since news broke last week that former WNBA center Margo Dydek had a heart attack and was in a medically-induced coma, members of…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2011-05-24

Seattle Storm waived Bridgette Mitchell and Lauren Prochaska. Roster now at 13 http://j.mp/mRdg5w #wnba # Q&A with TNT reporter and women's basketball legend Cheryl Miller (newsok.com) http://j.mp/mwpw2s #wnba # Mystics win scrimmage against Chinese National…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2011-05-23

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 Twitter Weekly Digest for week ending 2011-05-22

Charlotte: Ideal coaching opportunity for Cara Consuegra (fredericknewspost.com) http://j.mp/ih6kmG #ncaaw # Belmont University to join the Ohio Valley Conference (ovcsports.com) http://j.mp/js3gRL #ncaaw # PARADE's 2011 All-America High School Girls Basketball Team, POY: Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (parade.com)…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2011-05-22

Great Britain women slump to another defeat (eurosport.com) http://j.mp/k45T3W #2012 #eurobasket # More mature Connecticut Sun set sights on returning to playoffs (espn.com) http://j.mp/j5PelU #wnba # Geno Auriemma recalls turning point in Tina Charles' career…

Getting to know the Tulsa Shock’s Amber Holt: The forward talks about Tulsa’s tough first season and her hopes for 2011

Amber Holt Video Highlights (YouTube.com) Amber Holt on Twitter (@amber_holt) The first year of the Tulsa Shock was a rough one. With a revolving roster, player discontent and an abysmal record, the team had few…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2011-05-21

Carlene Mitchell excited about opportunity at UCSB (mycentraljersey.com) http://j.mp/kpuZ7C #ncaaw # Field for 2011 Paradise Jam Reef Division: Marquette, Washington State, Prairie View A&M, Michigan http://j.mp/jkWlIg #ncaaw # IPFW: 2 players leave team – starter…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2011-05-20

Canberra Caps don't need a 'superstar' – no Batkovic or LJ (canberratimes.com.au) http://j.mp/m5frBu #wnbl # Olympic dream drives Canadian women's basketball team (bclocalnews.com) http://j.mp/j3Rpb1 #2012 # Long Island Univ. assistant Lisa Pace travels to Brazil…

Swin Cash to receive an honorary degree from Washington & Jefferson College

Washington & Jefferson College is set to award Seattle Storm forward Swin Cash with an honorary degree at its annual Commencement ceremony on May 21. Cash will be lauded along with three other women who…

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