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The Aussie Basketball USA “TOP 20” Class of 2022

The Aussie Basketball USA “TOP 20” Class of 2022

Class of 2022 Following up on the previous list of the top Australian players from the Class of 2021, below is a list that includes the premier players from the Class of 2022.  Sam Tomlinson…

Indiana Fever reaffirm plan to stream team’s games for free during 2020 season

Indiana Fever reaffirm plan to stream team’s games for free during 2020 season

When the WNBA revealed its plan for a shortened season in mid-June, the Indiana Fever announced that the team would offer free streams of its game. The Connecticut Sun also indicated that the team would…

Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes to miss 2020 WNBA season, team cites “higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19”

Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes to miss 2020 WNBA season, team cites “higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19”

The Seattle Storm announced that head coach Dan Hughes will not travel with the team to IMG Academy in Florida for the 2020 WNBA season. Last year, Hughes missed nine games after recovering from surgery…

New York Liberty guard Rebecca Allen opts out of playing this season

New York Liberty guard Rebecca Allen opts out of playing this season

New York Liberty guard Rebecca Allen is opting out of playing during the 2020 WNBA season. She joins six other WNBA players who will skip the season and not play at IMG Academy in Bradenton,…

With 1,058 career wins, Bentley Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Barbara Stevens announces retirement

With 1,058 career wins, Bentley Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Barbara Stevens announces retirement

Legendary women’s basketball coach, Barbara Stevens of Bentley University, announced her retirement after 1,058 career wins and a 44-year coaching career. Her storied career includes the 2014 NCAA Division II national championship and selection into…

Tennessee to host UConn in Year Two of Revival Series

Release from Tennessee: The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today details of the Hall of Fame Revival Series featuring the Tennessee Lady Vols and the UConn Huskies. Widely regarded as the two most successful programs…

Atlanta Dream guard Tiffany Hayes opts out of the 2020 WNBA season

Atlanta Dream guard Tiffany Hayes opts out of the 2020 WNBA season

Atlanta Dream guard Tiffany Hayes has opted out of the 2020 WNBA Season, the organization announced Tuesday. She becomes the fifth WNBA player to skip the season following teammate Renee Montgomery, Connecticut Sun’s Jonquel Jones…

Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery to sit out the 2020 WNBA season and focus on off-court social justice initiatives

Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery to sit out the 2020 WNBA season and focus on off-court social justice initiatives

Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery will sit out the 2020 WNBA season to focus on off-court initiatives, the team announced Thursday. She is the first player to opt out of the season that is scheduled…

Las Vegas Aces sign free agent guard Alex Bentley

Las Vegas Aces sign free agent guard Alex Bentley

WNBA Transactions The Las Vegas Aces signed free agent guard Alex Bentley Tuesday. “I’m extremely excited to join the Las Vegas Aces!” said Bentley. “Thanking God, the team and the entire Aces organization for this…

Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum undergoes Achilles tendon surgery, will miss 2020 WNBA season

Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum undergoes Achilles tendon surgery, will miss 2020 WNBA season

From the Aces: Las Vegas Aces General Manager Dan Padover announced that fourth-year guard Kelsey Plum underwent successful surgery today on her left Achilles tendon. Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the surgery. Plum is expected to…

USA Basketball to continue streaming  classic National Team exhibition games

USA Basketball to continue streaming classic National Team exhibition games

USA Basketball will stream national team games every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT through July 9. Games will be streamed at usab.com/live and on USA Basketball’s Twitter and Facebook accounts. The women’s team schedule: June 16: 2000 USA Women’s…

The Aussie Basketball USA “TOP 20” Class of 2021

The Aussie Basketball USA “TOP 20” Class of 2021

Recruiting high-level players from Australia is par for the course nowadays for NCAA DI women’s basketball coaches. The talent pool from Australia seems to get deeper every year. Sam Tomlinson of Aussie Basketball USA Pathways…

Dawn Staley gives an update on preparation for Tokyo 2021, “everything is still so fluid”

Dawn Staley gives an update on preparation for Tokyo 2021, “everything is still so fluid”

Team USA women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley provided an update on the U.S. women’s national team’s plans for the postponed Tokyo Games, now scheduled for the summer of 2021. Staley made her comments Monday…

2020 WNBA Rosters

2020 WNBA Rosters

Last updated: 6/18/20 Teams had a May 26 deadline to cut rosters to 12 players. Players have until June 25 to opt out of the season. Suspended List || Draft Results || Transactions Atlanta Dream…

2020 WNBA Transactions

2020 August 31, 2020 Chicago Sky: Signed free agent forward Alisia Jenkins to a 7-day contract August 26, 2020 Indiana Fever: Signed forward Jantel Lavender, as well as a second and third-round draft pick in…

Coaches associations and NCAA recommend extending recruiting dead period through July

Coaches associations and NCAA recommend extending recruiting dead period through July

Women’s and men’s coaches along with the NCAA recommend extending the current recruiting dead period through July 31, 2020. The following is a release from the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association: In light of the ongoing…

Washington Mystics begin NBA 2K20 televised game simulations featuring commentary from players

Washington Mystics begin NBA 2K20 televised game simulations featuring commentary from players

NBC Sports Washington and Monumental Sports Network presents the WNBA’s first televised video-game simulations with a weekly series featuring the reigning champion Washington Mystics using NBA 2K20, beginning Wednesday, May 6, at 6 p.m. ET.…

NCAA moves toward allowing student-athletes to earn money from endorsements and promotions

NCAA moves toward allowing student-athletes to earn money from endorsements and promotions

In an unprecedented move, the NCAA’s governing body takes steps to enable student-athletes to earn compensation for their name, image, and likeness. The following is the full release from the organization: At its meeting this…

The 2020 WNBA Draft was the most-watched draft in 16 years

The 2020 WNBA Draft was the most-watched draft in 16 years

Draft Results The 2020 WNBA Draft was the most-watched draft in 16 years and the second most-watched in ESPN’s history.  The network aired the draft on its main channel, unlike in previous years when the…

New York Liberty unveils new logo, first redesign since team’s inception

New York Liberty unveils new logo, first redesign since team’s inception

The New York Liberty redesigned the franchise’s logo for the first time since the team’s inception in 1997. According to the team, the logo “brings together the past and future of one of the Women’s…

It’s official: Nikki McCray-Penson named head coach at Mississippi State

It’s official: Nikki McCray-Penson named head coach at Mississippi State

Mississippi State hired Nikki McCray-Penson as its new basketball coach, replacing Vic Schaefer, who left for Texas after eight seasons in Starkville. “It’s been a dream of mine to be a head coach in the…

Tamika Catchings and Allie Quigley to participate in an NBA H-O-R-S-E Challenge

Tamika Catchings and Allie Quigley to participate in an NBA H-O-R-S-E Challenge

Tamika Catchings and Allie Quigley to participate in an NBA H-O-R-S-E Challenge along with six NBA players. Beginning Sunday, April 12 at 7 p.m. ET the players will match shots against one another in a…

The 2020 Naismith Starting Five announced

The 2020 Naismith Starting Five announced

The Basketball Hall of Fame and Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced this year’s five positional award winners, the Naismith Starting Five. A selection committee for each award to evaluated candidates throughout the 2019-20 season. Fans also…

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 includes Tamika Catchings, Kim Mulkey, and Barbara Stevens

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 includes Tamika Catchings, Kim Mulkey, and Barbara Stevens

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame includes four-time Olympic gold medalist Tamika Catchings, three-time NCAA National Championship Coach of Baylor Kim Mulkey, and five-time Division II National Coach of the Year Barbara Stevens. sion…

Texas does not extend contract of head coach Karen Aston

Texas does not extend contract of head coach Karen Aston

Texas will not renew the contract of head coach Karen Aston the school announced Friday. Aston led the program for eight seasons and finishes with a 184-83 (93-51, Big 12) record overall. This past season…

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