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As the WNBA Finals come to a close, Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott praises MVP Nneka Ogwumike

SAN FRANCISCO – The Pac-12 held its annual women’s basketball media day Thursday, the same day as Game 5 of the best-of-five WNBA Finals. With former Stanford player Nneka Ogwumike, this years WNBA MVP, leading…

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike named 2016 WNBA MVP

Los Angeles Sparks forward and three-time Stanford All-American Nneka Ogwumike was named the 2016 WNBA Most Valuable Player the league announced Tuesday. The fifth-year pro from Cypress, Texas earned 31 of 39 first-place votes from…

Stanford senior forward Kailee Johnson foregoing final season of eligibility

Stanford senior forward Kailee Johnson foregoing final season of eligibility

On the day that Stanford announced its 2016-17 nonconference schedule, the program also released a statement indicating that senior forward Kailee Johnson has decided to forego her final season of eligibility to “focus on jumpstarting her…

Stanford’s 2016-17 non-conference schedule features Texas, Gonzaga, Tenn., GWU and a sister vs. sister exhibition

Stanford’s 2016-17 non-conference schedule features Texas, Gonzaga, Tenn., GWU and a sister vs. sister exhibition

Image: Stanford Athletics. Stanford, Calif. – Stanford’s 2016-17 nonconference schedule features two games against progams that advanced to the Elite Eight a season ago, Texas and Tennessee, plus a sister vs. sister preseason contest. The…

Stanford star guard Lili Thompson leaves team, will remain a student at institution

The San Jose Mercury News reported Thursday afternoon that Stanford star point guard Lili Thompson would not be returning to the team for her senior season but will remain on scholarship. Thompson (Mansfield, Texas), was a…

Stanford incoming guard Anna Wilson receives a heartfelt letter from big brother, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson

Stanford incoming guard Anna Wilson receives a heartfelt letter from big brother, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson

#FBF to my amazing sister! Love you sis & admire your work ethic & persistence! @iamAnnaWilson3 pic.twitter.com/FadbJoFcPA — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) June 3, 2016 Stanford’s incoming class includes prep star Anna Wilson (Bellevue, WA), a…

Cal’s Kristine Anigwe earns USBWA 2016 National Freshman of the Year honor

California’s Kristine Anigwe earned the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) National Freshman of the Year honor Sunday prior to tipoff of the NCAA Women’s Final Four in Indianapolis. She is Cal’s first national honoree in…

Oregon State’s first-ever trip to the Final Four is “pinch me stuff,” Beavers top Baylor in Elite Eight and head to Indy

Oregon State’s first-ever trip to the Final Four is “pinch me stuff,” Beavers top Baylor in Elite Eight and head to Indy

Photos: © Lee Michaelson DALLAS – “This is pinch me stuff; there are no other words for it,” said Oregon State head coach Scott Rueck as his second-seeded Beavers advanced to the first Final Four…

Washington headed to first Final Four after defeating Stanford 85-76

Washington headed to first Final Four after defeating Stanford 85-76

FINAL FOUR!! The Huskies take down Stanford, 85-76, to advance to the #FinalFour in Indianapolis! #UWHuskies pic.twitter.com/4GLnNTZ533 — Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) March 27, 2016 After defeating No. 4 seed Stanford 85-76 in the Elite Eight, No.…

Lower seed sweep in first day of the Sweet 16

They went down one by one, all four of the higher seeds in the first day of Sweet 16 competition were eliminated from the 2016 tournament Friday night. Washington, Lexington Region The Huskies are headed to the…

Stanford’s Erica McCall’s late season improvements serving her team well

When the dad of Stanford junior forward Erica McCall, also the head coach of Cal State Bakersfield, watched the last eight seconds of the NCAA tournament second round game between his daughter’s No. 4-seeded team…

Dishin & Swishin 3/24/16 Podcast: Stanford legend and WNBA player Candice Wiggins hangs up her sneakers

Dishin & Swishin 3/24/16 Podcast: Stanford legend and WNBA player Candice Wiggins hangs up her sneakers

[display_podcast] Click here to subscribe to the podcast with your feed reader or podcast app: j.mp/dishinpodcast. Available on iTunes, Google Play Music Podcasts, Player FM, Acast (iOS, Android) and Podcast Addict (Android). When Stanford Hall of Fame coach Tara VanDerveer was asked…

Dishin & Swishin 3/24/16 Podcast: Stephanie White breaks down the Sweet 16

Dishin & Swishin 3/24/16 Podcast: Stephanie White breaks down the Sweet 16

[display_podcast] Click here to subscribe to the podcast with your feed reader or podcast app: j.mp/dishinpodcast. Available on iTunes, Google Play Music Podcasts, Player FM, Acast (iOS, Android) and Podcast Addict (Android). The subregionals are complete and the Sweet 16 are in…

Numbers, notes and tweets: Stanford’s defeat of South Dakota State to reach the Sweet 16

Recap || Numbers || Notes || Tweets Recap STANFORD, Calif. – With 9.3 seconds left on the clock in regulation, Stanford junior guard Lili Thompson tied the game between the No. 4 seed Cardinal and…

Former Stanford player Heather Owen’s path back to the Farm after a legal career

STANFORD, Calif. — As No. 4 seed Stanford continues its quest to go deep into the 2016 NCAA tournament as it hosts early rounds at Maples Pavilion, a former power forward that helped take the team to…

South Dakota St. vs. Stanford: Jackrabbits riding high after NCAA first round win, Cardinal expecting a tough matchup

No. 12 South Dakota State (27-6) vs. No. 4 Stanford (25-7) Monday, March 21 at 6 p.m. TV: ESPN2 (Bob Picozzi and Mary Murphy) Audio: Stanford || South Dakota (More stations) STANFORD, Calif. – After stunning the fifth-seeded…

VanDerveer vs. Azzi: Stanford faces San Francisco with lessons learned from the Pac-12 tournament

LEXINGTON REGIONAL Saturday, March 19 • First Round (Stanford, Calif.) #12 South Dakota (26-6) vs. #5 Miami (Fla.) (24-8), 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2) #13 San Francisco (21-11) at #4 Stanford (24-7), 6 p.m.…

Dishin & Swishin 3/17/16 Podcast: On the 20th Anniversary, Michelle Brooke-Marciniak looks back at the 1996 Tennessee championship season

Dishin & Swishin 3/17/16 Podcast: On the 20th Anniversary, Michelle Brooke-Marciniak looks back at the 1996 Tennessee championship season

Photos: Michelle Brooke-Marciniak and SHEEX. [display_podcast] Click here to subscribe to the podcast with your feed reader or podcast app: j.mp/dishinpodcast. Available on iTunes, Google Play Music Podcasts, Player FM, Acast (iOS, Android) and Podcast Addict (Android). When the NCAA tournament rolls…

Media votes Jillian Alleyne and Jamie Weisner as Pac-12 Players of the Year

Media votes Jillian Alleyne and Jamie Weisner as Pac-12 Players of the Year

A panel of Pac-12 women’s basketball media members who cover the league voted seniors Jillian Alleyne of Oregon and Jamie Weisner of Oregon State the Pac-12 Players of the Year. Additionally, the panel selected California’s Kristine…

Pac-12 announces women’s basketball All-Conference honors as selected by coaches

The Pac-12 Conference office announced the 15-member All-Pac-12 Women’s Basketball team, as well as the five member Pac-12 All-Defensive and Pac-12 All-Freshman teams, as voted on by the league’s 12 head coaches. Among those selected…

No. 13 Stanford downs No. 7 Oregon State in historic victory, 76-54, program reaches 1,000 wins

No. 13 Stanford downs No. 7 Oregon State in historic victory, 76-54, program reaches 1,000 wins

STANFORD, Calif. – No. 13 Stanford (23-6, 13-4 Pac-12) earned a significant victory over No. 7 Oregon State, 76-54, Friday night. It was the 1,000th win in Cardinal women’s basketball history since the team’s first…

Pac-12 teams head into final regular season stretch, weekend packed with rematches

Several rematches are on tap this weekend in the Pac-12. Arizona teams head to the Bay area to take on No. 13 Stanford and Cal while the Washington teams head to Los Angeles for contests…

Battle of the Bay Part II: Cal looks to get even and celebrates Chinese New Year, Stanford hopes for a sweep

Battle of the Bay Part II: Cal looks to get even and celebrates Chinese New Year, Stanford hopes for a sweep

No. 15/15 Stanford (18-5, 8-3 Pac-12) at Cal (11-11, 2-9) Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET Haas Pavilion (Berkeley, Calif.) TV: Pac-12 Bay Area (Mary Murphy and Krista Blunk) Streaming: Pac-12.com Radio:…

Dishin & Swishin 02/04/16 Podcast: Talking with ESPN’s Mechelle Voepel about the latest in NCAA and WNBA news

[display_podcast] Click here to subscribe to the podcast with your feed reader or podcast app: j.mp/dishinpodcast. Available on iTunes, Google Play Music Podcasts, Player FM, Acast (iOS, Android) and Podcast Addict (Android). Every now and then it is nice to just…

2016 Battle of the Bay Part I: Cal travels to No. 15 Stanford, young rosters on display

2016 Battle of the Bay Part I: Cal travels to No. 15 Stanford, young rosters on display

California (11-10, 2-8) at No. 15/15 Stanford (17-5, 7-3) Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET Maples Pavilion (Stanford, Calif.) TV: Pac-12 Network (Mary Murphy and Krista Blunk) Streaming: Pac-12.com Radio: KZSU 90.1FM (kzsu.stanford.edu) STANFORD, Calif.…

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