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WNBA releases list of core players, reserved players, restricted free agents and unrestricted free agents

Today the WNBA relased the list of Core Players, Reserved Players, Restricted Free Agents and Unrestricted Free Agents that were on team rosters at the end of the 2011 season. Teams can begin to negotiate…

Video: Baylor coach Kim Mulkey on staying focused

Even though she thinks her team is playing well, Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey wants her players and fans to stay focused. The No. 1 Baylor Bears (21-0, 8-0 Big 12) beat Kansas Saturday night,…

Video: Highlights of No. 1 Baylor’s win at Oklahoma

The top-ranked Lady Bears beat Oklahoma 89-58 in Norman Thursday night January 26, 2012. Video: Baylor Athletics.

Syracuse Orange push UConn Huskies before disappointing Carrier Dome crowd

To make it perfectly clear, this is easily the best Syracuse women’s basketball team I have seen play. They have talent, they are aggressive, and they play in the same supposed basketball crazy area as…

Quick hit: Is banning athletes from Twitter a good strategy?

A commenter on an article about North Carolina women’s basketball ban of Twitter usage provides a counter view: Twitter is merely a tool. Like any tool, it can be used for productivity or it can…

Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award finalists announced

Ten NCAA women’s basketball student-athletes were selected as finalists today for the 2011-12 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. The list includes students who excel in the community, classroom, character and competition. The name of the award…

Paula Madison and Williams Group Holdings step up their role managing the Los Angeles Sparks

After over four years of investing in the Los Angeles Sparks, Williams Group Holdings LLC, led by managing partner Paula Madison, is increasing their role in the operations of the team. Carla Christofferson and Katherine…

A Dishin & Swishin Flashback: On the third anniversary of her passing, a tribute to Kay Yow

[display_podcast] Each year I have tried to run a special radio show during what was the Pink Zone (now Play4Kay) celebrating the life of the late great Kay Yow commemorating her efforts in educating others…

Minnesota Lynx re-sign 13-year WNBA veteran Taj McWilliams-Franklin

The Minnesota Lynx re-signed 13-year WNBA veteran Taj McWilliams-Franklin the team announced Monday. “We are pleased to have Taj back with us for the 2012 season,” said Lynx executive vice president Roger Griffith in a…

UConn Huskies treat old friend Elliott’s Cincinnati team with respect on a snowy night in Storrs

Winter weather kept the crowd to just over 6,300 last night, but Geno Auriemma's UConn Huskies greeted an old friend, as former Husky player and assistant coach Jamelle Elliott brought her Cincinnati team in for…

2012 McDonald’s All American Games Nominees

The 2012 McDonald’s All American Games nominees were announced this week. This year’s girl’s game is slated for March 28 in Chicago at the United Center at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast…

Video: UConn honors their gold medal winning USA U19 team members

UConn players who were on the gold medal winning Team USA squad that played at the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship last summer in Chile were honored before Thursday night’s game against Cincinnati. They include…

Huskies continue streak of MLK Day blowouts versus ACC with 86-35 defeat of North Carolina

Huskies continue streak of MLK Day blowouts versus ACC with 86-35 defeat of North Carolina

2009 - UConn defeats North Carolina, 88-58 2010 - UConn defeats Duke, 81-48 2011 - UConn defeats North Carolina, 83-57 2012 - UConn defeats North Carolina, 86-35, the worst loss in Tar Heels history. Are…

Former Auburn head coach Joe Ciampi joins Atlanta Dream as assistant coach

The Atlanta Dream hired Joe Ciampi as an assistant coach the team announced Wednesday. “I am really excited to add someone of Joe’s caliber and experience to our staff,” said head coach Marynell Meadors in…

Hartley, Huskies too much on both ends for Providence

You had to figure that in the aftermath of a rare Connecticut loss to Notre Dame this past Saturday, somebody on the Huskies’ schedule was going to pay and last night at the XL Center…

Video: Coach Katie Meier, Shenise Johnson and Morgan Stroman after Miami’s win at Georgia Tech.

Shenise Johnson, Katie Meier and Morgan Stroman speak to the media following Miami’s Monday night win at Georgia Tech. Video: Canes All Access 1st 2nd F Miami 42 35 77 Georgia Tech 36 29 65

This week’s NCAA DI Women’s Basketball RPI

NCAA Women’s Basketball RPI Last updated – January 9, 2012, Source: NCAA An institution’s RPI ranking consists of three factors that are weighted as follows: Factor 1. Division I Winning Percentage — 25 percent of…

Video: Baylor highlights vs. Iowa State

Video: Baylor Athletics Brittney Griner tallied 26 points to lead the Lady Bears to a 57-45 win over Iowa State Saturday night. Baylor improves to 15-0 on the season. “The last time we were here,…

Atlanta Dream signs assistant coach Fred Williams to contract extension

The Atlanta Dream signed Assistant Coach Fred Williams to a contract extension through 2013. “Fred has been a tremendous asset to our franchise since the start,” said Atlanta Dream Head Coach and General Manager Marynell…

Carol Ross named head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks

The Los Angeles Sparks tabbed Carol Ross as the team’s new head coach. She replaces Joe “Jellybean” Bryant who held the position after the team fired Jennifer Gillom last July. Ross has over 25 years…

Indiana Fever assistant Gary Kloppenburg named new head coach of the Tulsa Shock

Press release from the Tulsa Shock: After an extensive search and interview process, the Tulsa Shock have named Gary Kloppenburg the new head coach of the franchise. “We are extremely excited and looking forward to…

Stags no match for Huskies as UConn prepares for conference play

The last time the UConn women's basketball team played Fairfield University the Huskies defeated the Stags 93-50. The date was November 9, 2001 and that UConn team rolled to a 39-0 season that was commemorated…

2011 Year in Review: What we listened to…top tunes at Hoopfeed in the past year

2011 Year in Review: What we listened to…top tunes at Hoopfeed in the past year

Music plays a huge role in the lives of athletes and this past year women’s basketball players tweeted often about their favorite artists from Sade to Lady Gaga to Drake. British songstress Adele captured the…

Video: UConn 2002 NCAA National Championship team inducted into Huskies of Honor

Video: UConn 2002 NCAA National Championship team inducted into Huskies of Honor

The Pink Room, Season 1, Episode 4: Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer’s message to Pat Summitt

The Pink Room, Season 1, Episode 4: Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer’s message to Pat Summitt

Episode 4: Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer discusses Pat Summitt’s battle  with early onset dementia, gives advice to younger/newer coaches and leaves a touching message for Pat. Created & hosted by Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @RosGO21 and Kevin Danna @Kevo408. Twitter: @pinkroomwbb

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