#2021 wnba all star game

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96 page Caitlin Clark ESPN special... 🙃

Even if you want to make Clark the star, is it really necessary to give her all 96 pages?

What if Clark had 36 pages? Then we could give the other 60 pages to other female basketball stars under 25 years old. Why not give a page to Dyaisha Fair? And let's check on Brink and Rickea and Cardoso. Let's check on Flaujae and Juju and Hannah and Paige. Let's also check on the 2021, 2022, and 2023 rookie classes. What are they up to? Go talk to Mic Onyenwere and Rhyne Howard and Nalyssa Smith and Aliyah Boston and Diamond Miller. Kristen Bell and Em Engstler just won AU medals. Show that. Talk to the young international Olympians that will be in Paris like Ezi and Aaliyah Edwards. Show the young players who spent their winters playing for glamorous cities in Europe and Australia. Give me a photoshoot of Dorka in Italy. I want a nice picture and nice blurb for every under-25 pro that's been playing good minutes in the WNBA.

If ESPN wants to promote the youth wave as the present and future of the game, that's great. But 96 pages on one player is not how you do that.

#wnba #ncaa #wcbb

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Renee Montgomery Shots

Renee Montgomery is a former professional basketball player with an extensive and incredibly impressive rap sheet both on and off the court. Hailing from South Charleston High School in West Virginia where she averaged 22.5 points per game, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 5 steals while leading her school to the WV Class AAA Final as a senior in high school, Montgomery would go on to play for the iconic UCONN Women's basketball team from 2005 to 2009, starting 35 of their 37 games her freshman year, all 36 of their games as a sophomore, as well as be named Big East Freshman of the Year in 2006. That year she collected ppg in the double digits in 29 games that included FOUR 20+ point performances. In 2008, she passed the 1,000 point mark in a W against North Carolina. Montgomery would win a championship with UCONN her senior year, leading them to an UNDEFEATED 39-0 season. She would set *numerous* UCONN records including No. 1 in games played at 150, No. 3 in Assists at 632, No. 4 in 3-point FG's at 254, No. 5 in Steals at 266, and No. 9 in FT's at 330.

Drafted into the WNBA the 4th overall first-round pick to the Minnesota Lynx, she would be traded to Suns, then to Seattle, only to be traded back to Lynx where she would help the team win their fourth championship in seven seasons. She was then traded to Atlanta, where she literally broke the league record for most 3 pointers in half and the most 3 pointers made in a season for the franchise.

The scope of her 11-year basketball career reaches far beyond the WNBA, however, as she also has a lengthy history playing overseas in Israel, Australia, and Russia to name a few. She is a 2x WNBA champion (2015 and 2017), 2012 WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year, and 2011 All-Star. She also received the Honda Sports Award for basketball in '09.

In 2020, Montgomery would announce an absence from the season due to systemic racism and the burgeoning pandemic. She would renounce her retirement in 2021, and would acquire the FCF Beasts that same year.

Let's not forget she also played USA Basketball!

NOTE: Montgomery is fun asf to watch. From her handles to her finishing to her timing and her passing and play execution — her entire game, especially during her days at UCONN and the championship games with the Lynx, are entertainment at its finest. Personally, I'm a little young to have watched the games in real-time, but boy are those fun games to tune into and recount. For whatever reason when it comes to hoops, I adore the nifty point guard/shooting guard types — high scoring, exciting dashes to the rim, the steals lol, — it's all great bidness to me, stats be damned.

#basketball #nba history #sports #uconn wbb #wnba #wnba all star #all star #point guard #renee Montgomery #atlanta dream #womens basketball #college basketball #vintage hoops #carmelo anthony #magic johnson #charlotte hornets #hornets #minnesota lynx #minnesota timberwolves #nba #ncaa #ncaa basketball #goated #stats

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Dawn Staley, the esteemed head coach of the South Carolina Gamecock's women's basketball team, has left an indelible mark on the sport. Her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in the league is nothing short of inspiring. Let's take a closer look at her childhood years, high school experiences, how she entered the league, and her remarkable career.

Childhood Years Born on May 4, 1970, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dawn Staley grew up in a challenging environment. Raised by her mother and grandmother in North Philadelphia's Raymond Rosen housing project - a neighborhood known for its economic hardships, Staley faced adversity from an early age. However, it was during these formative years that she developed resilience and determination that would shape her future success.

High School Years Staley attended Dobbins Technical High School where she quickly made a name for herself as an exceptional athlete. Excelling not only in basketball but also track and field and tennis, she showcased versatility and raw talent across multiple sports. As a standout point guard on the basketball court with unmatched skills and leadership qualities, Staley caught the attention of college recruiters nationwide.

Entering the League After graduating from high school in 1988 as one of Pennsylvania's most highly recruited players ever seen at that time. Dawn Staley faced numerous offers from top-tier universities across America. Ultimately choosing to attend the University of Virginia under legendary Coach Debbie Ryan was a physical decision that would set her on course for greatness.

Career in College Basketball During her time at Virginia (1998-1992), Staley became one of college basketball's most electrifying players. She led her team to three Final Four appearances (1990-1992) while earning All-American honors each year - an impressive feat indeed! Known for her exceptional ball-handling skills and court vision, Staley's ability to control the game and make her teammates better was unparalleled. Her leadership qualities were also recognized when she was named ACC Female Athlete of the Year in 1991 and 1992.

Professional Career Following her illustrious college career, Staley transitioned into professional basketball. In 1996, she joined the American Basketball League (ABL) as a member of the Richmond Rage. Her impact on the court continued to shine as she earned All-Star selections and led her team to an ABL Championship in 1997.

When the ABL folded in late 1998, Staley seamlessly transitioned to the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was selected with the ninth overall pick by the Charlotte Sting in its inaugural draft. Throughout her WNBA career, which spanned from 1999-2006, Staley played for both Charlotte and Houston Comets. Known for her tenacity on defense and play-making abilities on offense, she left an indelible mark on each team she represented.

Coaching Career After retiring as a player in 2006, Dawn Staley embarked on a new chapter of her basketball journey, coaching. She began as an assistant coach at Temple University before taking over as head coach at South Carolina in April 2008. Under her guidance, South Carolina has experienced unprecedented success. Staley has transformed South Carolina into a powerhouse program that consistently competes at the highest level. The Gamecocks have won multiple Southeastern Conference (SEC) regular season championships and SEC Tournament titles under her leadership. Most notably, Staley guided South Carolina to their first-ever NCAA National Championship victory in women's basketball during the historic season of 2016-2017.

Beyond coaching at South Carolina, Dawn Staley has also made significant contributions internationally by serving as head coach for Team USA Women's Basketball since March 2017. Under her guidance, Team USA won gold medals at the 2018 FIBA World Cup and the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Dawn Staley's journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a revered figure in women's basketball is a testament to her unwavering determination, resilience, and exceptional skills. As she continues to inspire both on and off the court, Staley remains an influential force in shaping the future of women's basketball for generations to come.

#womens basketball #wnba #college basketball #college coach #Dawn Staley #college basketball recruitment

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WNBA Finals: The Australian and WNBL connections run deep

Tipping off tomorrow, Las Vegas and New York face off in the WNBA Finals, and there's plenty of Australian and WNBL storylines to follow.

HAYLEY WILDES

The WNBA Finals get underway tomorrow morning with Game 1 tipping off at 6am AEDT and after an incredible season, it all comes down to the two preseason favourites battling it out in what is sure to be a Finals to remember.

Las Vegas will be aiming to make it back-to-back championships, while New York will be hoping to claim the franchise’s maiden championship. 2022 WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson and 2023 WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart headline both teams, while the likes of Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones will have a huge say in the outcome of the series.

Speaking of those that will have a big impact in the championship decider, there are a myriad of connections to Australia and the WNBL, with players with WNBL experience set to light up the Finals and a very familiar head coach.

There are three players on each team who have played in the WNBL, and of course Opals head coach Sandy Brondello is running the show in New York. This demonstrates the standing and importance of Australian basketball in the best league in the world.

For New York, Betnijah Laney, Kayla Thornton and Jocelyn Willoughby have all had stops in the WNBL, while Las Vegas’ Jackie Young and Kierstan Bell have suited up in the WNBL, and Opals superstar Cayla George is also on the squad.

Laney and Young in particular have taken their respective careers to new heights after stints in the WNBL and will be among the most important players in the series.

Laney was a revelation for the Perth Lynx in 2015/16, alongside the likes of Sami Whitcomb and Tessa Lavey. That squad made it all the way to the Grand Final series and although they ultimately lost to the Townsville Fire, there’s no doubt it was a special season for the Lynx. Laney led the team in rebounds (7.7 per game) and assists (3.8), while also adding 14.7 points per game (second to Whitcomb at 19.2).

Her toughness and work ethic shone through back then and she returned to the league in season 2017/18 with the Bendigo Spirit, creating a dominant duo with Kelsey Griffin. That season wasn’t to be for Bendigo, with Griffin’s season ending after just six games due to a hip injury, but Laney battled until the end, averaging 14.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

After struggling to find her groove in the WNBA, everything changed in 2020 with the Atlanta Dream when she averaged 17.2 points per game, up from 5.6 the previous season. She won the Most Improved Player Award and was named to the All-Defensive Team that season.

Now she is a force for the star-studded Liberty team. As well as being a defensive headache, Laney is just super efficient on the offensive end, making her the perfect fit alongside the likes of Stewart, Jones, Ionescu and Vandersloot. This season she has averaged 12.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists on 49.9% shooting from the field and 39.2% from three.

Young was on the rise prior to coming to Perth for season 2021/22, but really announced herself as one of the best players in the WNBA after her summer with the Lynx. Young spent one season with Perth, in a loaded squad that included college teammate Marina Mabrey, Whitcomb, Darcee Garbin and Lauren Scherf.

Although the Lynx lost to the Boomers in the Grand Final, Young was massive. Despite a slowish start to the season, she quickly found her groove and became deadly on both ends of the court. After averaging 17.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game for Perth, Young returned to Las Vegas a different player.

Not known for her three-point shooting in pervious seasons, Young showcased her improvement over the off-season and incredibly became one of the WNBA’s best three-point shooters, finishing third in the league for three-point percentage in 2022. Young’s newfound three-point shooting was integral in the Aces run to the Championship and she was named an All-Star for the first time in her career, while also taking out the WNBA’s Most Improved Player Award.

This season, Young has taken her game to a new level, and much like Laney, it’s all about efficiency and finding a role within a team full of stars. Named an All-Star again, Young is just an assassin on offence, averaging a career-high 17.6 points per game on otherworldly shooting splits of 52.3% from the field, 44.9% from three and 86.7% from the line.

Kayla Thornton, Jocelyn Willoughby and Kierstan Bell all played in the WNBL last season, and Willoughby will be back in the league this summer.

Thornton starred for Southside last season, helping lead the squad to an unlikely Finals appearance after a season filled with injuries. She was everything the Flyers could’ve hoped for in an import and played both side of the ball extremely well.

Leading the team in points (15.7 per game) and rebounds (6.8), Thornton announced herself on opening night with 21 points and 8 rebounds, and never looked back.

While playing for Southside earlier this year, Thornton was traded from Dallas to New York as part of the deal that landed former WNBA MVP Jonquel Jones in New York (and saw Bec Allen head in Connecticut). Although her minutes are down compared to what she playing in Dallas, her importance to New York cannot be underestimated. She’s a star in her role and brings it every game on both ends of the floor.

She does all the little things well and Brondello knows she can rely on Thornton whenever she calls her number.

In a rocky season for the Flames last season, Willoughby just kept working. A coaching and point guard change mid-season threw Sydney into chaos, but Willoughby – as well as Keely Froling and Tiana Mangakahia – did all they could to remain competitive.

Willoughby averaged 15.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, and will suit up for Adelaide this coming season alongside fellow import and WNBA player Brianna Turner. Willoughby is played sparingly off the bench by Brondello and appeared in 29 games in the regular season.

Bell only played nine games for the Lightning last season before returning to the States. She showed flashes of what Adelaide would’ve been hoping for from her (she did average 14.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game), but it was shortlived. Back with Las Vegas in her second season of WNBA, Bell hasn’t been able to lock down totally consistent rotation minutes, but for a second-year player on a loaded squad such as the Aces, she’s done well to fight for minutes. She’s shown enough potential to be an option off the bench for Becky Hammon in certain match-ups and is only improving.

Cayla George has done it all in Australian basketball – won WNBL championships, a WNBL MVP, represented the Opals on countless occasions, highlighted by Olympic and World Cup campaigns – and now she is trying to add a WNBA championship to her resume.

George hasn’t seen consistent court time for the Aces this season. She has struggled with her long-range shooting (23.4% shooting from deep), which is vital to her game considering over 60% of her shots this season have been from beyond the arc. With that being said, she’s the type of player that has remained ready and is very clearly a positive personality to have on your bench.

Speaking of positives on the bench, Sandy Brondello has done a fantastic job balancing the many mouths to feed on a Liberty squad boasting ridiculous star power. She will be aiming for her second WNBA championship, after leading Phoenix to the 2014 title, with fellow Aussies Penny Taylor and Erin Phillips members of that squad.

Brondello has long been known as a defensive-minded coach and while the Liberty owned the third best defensive-rating this season (101), their offence was even stronger, finishing second with an offensive rating of 111.8.

Incredibly, as per ESPN, Brondello and Becky Hammon facing off will mark the first time in WNBA history that two former WNBA players will meet as head coaches in the Finals.

This truly is a meeting of the juggernauts and all I can say is, sit back and enjoy!

WNBA Finals schedule

Game 1: Monday, 9 October @ 6am AEDT

Game 2: Thursday 12 October @ 12pm AEDT

Game 3: Monday 16 October @ 6am AEDT

Game 4 (if necessary): Thursday 19 October @ 11am AEDT

Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday 21 October @ 12pm AEDT

#wnba #aussies in the wnba #consider the 6am alarm set!

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PHOENIX -- Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 1/2 hours before the Phoenix Mercury played Friday night, giving hugs and high-fiving her teammates, coaches and opposing players.

Then it was a little stretching, a little shooting and a little agility work to prepare for a basketball game.

Just like old times.

“I'm grateful to be here, that's for sure,” Griner said. “I'm not going to take a day for granted."

Griner returned to game action for the first time since a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges ended with a prisoner swap in December. The seven-time All-Star, who missed the entire 2022 season because of the detainment, finished with 10 points and three rebounds in a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks.

The 6-foot-9 Griner looked good, especially considering the long layoff, casually throwing down a one-handed dunk during warmups. She stood with her teammates while the national anthem was played and received a loud ovation from the home crowd when she was introduced before tipoff.

“Hearing the national anthem, it definitely hit different,” Griner said. “It's like when you go for the Olympics, you're sitting there, about to get gold put on your neck, the flags are going up and the anthem is playing, it just hits different.

"Being here today ... it means a lot.”

Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard said the anthem and introductions were emotional for the entire team.

“We looked at each other and we just had chills,” Nygaard said. “We were here last year for all of it. I'm getting emotional about it now. Just to see her back out there — it's an absolute miracle. It was amazing. It's giving me chills again.”

Once the game started, the 32-year-old Griner immediately went to work, scoring on a turnaround jumper early in the first quarter. A few minutes later, she was fouled on another turnaround and sank both free throws.

She even had a cameo with the medical staff in the third quarter. Teammate Sophie Cunningham went down with a knee injury and Griner helped carry her off the court so she didn't have to put weight on her leg.

“When one of us goes down, we're always right there,” Griner said. “That's one thing about this team — we're always there for each other. We've got each others' backs, big time.”

Griner’s return to the Mercury rekindles hope the franchise can make another run to the WNBA Finals. The former Baylor star helped the franchise win its third title in 2014 and has averaged 17.7 points and 7.6 rebounds during her nine-year career. She was runner-up for Most Valuable Player in 2021, when the Mercury also played in the Finals but lost to the Chicago Sky.

Griner said she was more rusty on the court than expected. But given the trials and emotions of the past 18 months, it was a pretty good night.

“Not where I want it to be, but on the right track,” Griner said. “We're making the right moves.”

Phoenix opens the regular season in Los Angeles next Friday.

#nunyas news #good for her

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I think I’ve seen you answer this before so hopefully you don’t mind- I’d love to start following the WNBA this season, do you have any recommendations for how to catch up and follow what’s going on? I know the game pretty well, and I know the big players and stuff, but I’d love to be more invested this year.

Well first I'll plug my side blog lol

Hmm... if you want to get more into it, pick a team or two to follow. I follow the Mercury and Storm pretty closely and I like to keep an eye on the Liberty. You can watch all the games on league pass and some games are uploaded on youtube.

But right now, it's the off-season. So there's college basketball and overseas basketball.

For news, there's no women's basketball reporter that I actually like. I just tolerate some of them better than others. Alexa Phillippou is fine I guess. And there's some podcasts that are fun. Tea with A & Phee is awesome but they haven't made any episodes since 2021. Erica McCall has a good podcast that she updates semi-regularly.

There just isn't enough social media and blogs doing women's basketball stuff. You kind of just have to follow all the players at once 😅 If you follow them all on instagram and check their insta stories, you see some fun stuff. Like yeah follow the stars. But also bench players and role players post a lot of hilarious shit. I've seen some crazy things in insta stories lol

And sometimes players will post something spicy on twitter too lol. So here's a twitter list of everyone who uses twitter. It's usually the more obnoxious players who tweet a lot. But the game wouldn't be the same without them lmfao.

There's a few shy or private players who don't use social media. And Diana has kind of a Ted Kaczynski thing going on. But otherwise, the players do a better job covering their own sport than the media does. It shouldn't be like that and they shouldn't have to do that. But it is what it is

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The NBA 2K23 cover features Devin Booker

The cover of NBA 2K23 regular edition, where we will see Michael Jordan in special editions, will be decorated by Devin Booker. New information continues to arrive for NBA 2K23, which was recently announced and will be released on September 9. It was announced that the legendary basketball player will decorate the cover of the Michael Jordan Edition and the limited edition NBA 2K23 Championship Edition of the game. And today it was announced that Devin Booker will appear in the standard editions. The new information and details provided about the game are as follows;

NBA 2K23 will decorate the shelves on September 9

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, who was named to the All-Star team three times, and was selected to the 2021-22 Kia All-NBA First Team, will grace the cover of this year's Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition versions. Michael Jordan, who has been Dec among the best basketball players ever, won the NBA Championship six times and received the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player award five times, will also be on the cover of the NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition and the new NBA 2K23 Championship Edition versions. Devin Booker said, "My dreams came true when I saw myself on the cover of the game. As a great NBA 2K player since childhood, it seems like a dream to me to be on the cover of the game, where only the legends of basketball can take part. I am also proud that Michael Jordan, who completely changed basketball and whom we take as an example, as well as Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, two of the best players in the WNBA, were also on the cover of the game,” she said. This year, NBA 2K23 will be available in physical and digital format in four different versions. These will be a completely new and exclusive Championship Edition that includes a Standard Edition, a cross-platform Digital Deluxe Edition, a Michael Jordan Edition, and a 12-month NBA League Pass membership. All versions, which have been pre-ordered, will be available on September 9. The Standard Edition will present all the content of the game, as well as a new version that combines music and basketball culture Dec the Fall. More information about the issue will be shared in the coming days. Cross-platform that provides Digital Deluxe Edition, 10 K MyTeam points, 10 token MyTeam, MyTeam 23 Promo Package; cover star, player: Devin Booker, Sapphire, Emerald Michael Jordan: free agent Package: Jordan shoes 1 diamond (Sold) and 1 Coach Emerald Card; my career mode, MyCareer 10x6 Support different Talent, different 10x3 gatore support in 2-hour double XP, Coin, 4x MyCareer T-shirt, backpack, skateboard and custom designed arm band cover star. Unlike the Digital Deluxe Edition, the Michael Jordan Edition offers 100K virtual currency that can be used in MyTeam and MyCareer modes. The new Championship Edition comes with a 12-month NBA League Pass* membership. In addition, MyTeam supports 10 percent XP in season progress, 10 percent XP in MyCareer season progress, a Michael Jordan-themed Go-October at the exit, in addition to 100 K virtual currency, as well as MyTeam and MyCareer content. This version, which can only be sold by pre-order in digital format, will also be sold physically in selected regions and will be limited to stocks. The Digital Deluxe Edition, Michael Jordan Edition, and Championship Edition versions will provide cross-platform access to the PS4 and PS5 consoles. Alfie Brody, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy for NBA 2K, said, “We couldn't have found more suitable names for the global cover stars of NBA 2K23 than Michael Jordan and Devin Booker. Michael, whose influence on the game will last for generations, has proved to be one of the greatest athletes in history. MJ's achievements, along with the young but already outstanding career of Devin Booker, will inspire basketball lovers around the world in the coming years. It is also necessary to say that Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, the good actress who made her mark in history and continued her successful performance, were also included in this year's WNBA cover,” she said. Players living in the USA and Canada will be able to purchase the WNBA Edition version of the exclusive NBA 2K23. Phoenix Mercury WNBA Finals twice on the cover of the game of Kia was chosen the most valuable player, three-time WNBA Championship, reaching WNBA scorer Diana Taurasi most Olympic gold medals and five player of all time with the Seattle Storm's four-time NBA champion for the 13th time WNBA All-Star team is selected, the player who Sue Bird assists in five Olympic gold medals of all time include the most WNBA. The WNBA version will also include the WNBA jerseys of Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi in the in-game bonus content. In addition, NBA 2K aims to support greater representation of women in basketball. In this direction, NBA 2K, which has partnered with Every Kid Sports, supports more than 550 girls across the United States with a donation of 100 thousand dollars. Read the full article

#devinbooker #NBA2K23

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Candace Nicole Parker (born April 19, 1986) nicknamed “Ace” is a basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA. She is one of the greatest WNBA players of all time, she was selected as the first overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft by the Los Angeles Sparks. She spent 13 seasons on the Sparks and two seasons with the Chicago Sky, winning a championship with each team. She plays the forward and center positions.

She was born in St. Louis. She has two older brothers, including former NBA basketball player Anthony Parker.

In high school, she won the 2003 and 2004 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year awards, becoming just the second junior and the only woman to receive the award twice. As a college player for Tennessee, she led the team to two consecutive national championships (2007, 2008), was named the Final Four’s most outstanding player on both occasions and was a two-time consensus national player of the year. She became the first woman to dunk in an NCAA tournament game and the first woman to dunk twice in a college game. She signed long-term endorsement deals with Adidas and Gatorade.

She led the Sparks to win their first WNBA Finals title since 2002 and won the WNBA Finals MVP Award. She helped the Sky win their first title. She has won two WNBA MVP Awards (2008, 2013), a WNBA All-Star Game MVP Award (2013), two Olympic gold medals (2008, 2012), and the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award (2008). She has been selected to six All-WNBA teams and five All-Star teams and was the first player to win the Rookie of the Year and the MVP awards in the same season.

Since 2018, she has been an analyst and commentator for Turner Sports, providing coverage for NBA games on TNT and NBA TV and for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. People named her to its 100 World’s Most Beautiful People list.

She married NBA player Shelden Williams (2008-2016), and the couple has a daughter. She and her daughter became part of the ownership group of Angel City FC. She married Anna Petrakova (2021) and they have a son. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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What’s next for women’s basketball after this year’s March Madness April 10,2024

Millions of people have watched the NCAA women’s basketball tournament over the past few weeks, and the last three rounds of the tournament have sold out and set viewership records, especially games involving the Iowa Hawkeyes and their star point guard Caitlin Clark.

Iowa faced off against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Sunday, and South Carolina pulled ahead in the second half to win it all, 87-75.

We talk about how the women’s March Madness tournament got so big this year and the role Clark and other star players like Angel Reese of LSU played in turning out an unprecedented audience. What’s next for women’s basketball at the collegiate and professional levels after this year’s burst of enthusiasm and viewership?

GUESTS

Kavitha Davidson

sports writer and co-author, “Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back: Dilemmas of the Modern Fan"

Lindsey Darvin, PhD

Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Syracuse University

LISTEN 46:22 https://the1a.org/segments/whats-next-for-womens-basketball-after-this-years-march-madness/

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are headed to the WNBA. Are they also destined for a pay cut? April 4, 2024

" Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have both decided to forgo their final year of college eligibility and enter the WNBA Draft, though there aren’t multimillion dollar WNBA rookie contracts awaiting them.

Clark, Iowa’s record-setting guard, is expected to be the No. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever, and rival from LSU should be selected later in the first round. The base salary for the first pick in the WNBA draft is $76,000, unlike the millions in rookie contracts for their NBA brethren.

Clark and Reese became millionaires during their college careers, and despite the WNBA salary range, going pro doesn’t doesn’t mean the collegiate standouts will take a dramatic pay cut — or any pay cut for that matter.

The pair had the top two name, image and likeness (NIL) valuations for women’s basketball players and those deals are expected to carry over into their pro careers."

READ MORE Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are headed to the WNBA. Are they also destined for a pay cut? | AP News

Starting with USC’s JuJu Watkins, women’s college hoops remains in good hands APRIL 10,2024

The NCAA didn’t improve accommodations or extend March Madness branding for the women’s tournament until glaring discrepancies were uncovered in August 2021.

Now the women are kicking the men’s ass in popularity and TV ratings. 

Guys still won at the bank ($873 million to $6.5 million in TV rights), but the NCAA knows it must sweeten the deal for women’s teams. Unlike their counterparts in the men’s tournament, women’s teams get nothing, a shameful arrangement. “You look at what the 68 (men’s) teams are going to divide up, I think I saw $170 million between the 68 teams,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said Saturday during a news conference. “When you start bringing in revenue like that, it will move your campus in a different direction when it comes to women. So we’ve got to fight for that.”

"They certainly don’t have to fight for attention anymore. "

READ MORE Starting with USC’s JuJu Watkins, women’s college hoops remains in good hands (msn.com)

#Caitlin Clack #Angel Reese #WNBA #NCAA

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Stephen Curry, Ionescu tuloy ang shootout sa NBA All-Star Weekend

Bukod sa tampok na East vs. West, tuloy din ang tagisan ng sharpshooters na sina Stephen Curry ng Golden State at Sabrina Ionescu ng New York Liberty sa WNBA sa NBA All-Star Weekend sa Indianapolis.

Ikinasa noong January ang showdown ng dalawa na kauna-unahan sa ganitong uri ng labanan - NBA vs. WNBA - sa liga.

“Sky is the limit for her and what she can do on the court in terms of her impact in the game but off the court as well,” ani Curry sa katunggali.

Naglista ng record 37 points si Ionescu sa WNBA 3-point shootout noong nakaraang taon.

Matapos ang panalo, nag-tweet si Ionescu ng hamon kay Curry: “Shootout?” na tinanggap ng Warriors gunner.

Two-time winner ng NBA 3-point contest si Curry noong 2015 at 2021, best niya ang 31 points sa isang round at 13 straight baskets.

Samantala, sa tingin ng fans ay liyamadong-liyamado ang West laban sa East sa All-Star Game.

Si LeBron James ang captain ng West, kasamang starters sina Luka Doncic, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at Nikola Jokic. Reserves sina Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Anthony Davis, Anthony Edwards, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard at Karl-Anthony Towns.

Captain ng East si Giannis Antetokounmpo, kasama niyang starters sina Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum at Joel Embiid (injured). Pinili ng coaches na reserves sina Bam Adebayo, Paolo Banchero, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell at Julius Randle (injured).

Hinugot ni commissioner Adam Silver sina Trae Young at Scottie Barnes bilang pamalit kina Embiid (left knee surgery) at Randle (dislocated shoulder).

Buong All-Star Saturday Night lineup ay ilalaro sa full-video LED court na ilalatag sa Lucas Oil Stadium.

Ang skills competition, 3-point contest, slam dunk competition at shooting matchup sa pagitan nina Curry at Ionescu ay gagawin din sa glass floor sa Feb. 17 (Feb. 18 sa Manila), pati ang celebrity game sa Feb. 16 (Feb. 17 sa Manila).

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A highlight from Allisha's glittering career in 2023: How she had became an all star for the very first time in her WNBA.

To Dallas Wings: You need to do better & stop with "Get and hog all the draft picks-waive rookie/ draft pick player-add more rookies and draft pick players-waive- repeat this type of vicious; abusive and exhausting" type of vicious cycle you have. ✋ 🙅🏽‍♀️

Plus since Allisha had been feeling hurt from how you not only not prioritize Allisha as a franchise player for the Dallas Wings but what is worse is that you let Vicky Johnson get away with coaching for two years as a 'Former' head coach after she said something ill-fated and hurtful about how Lish didn't play well defensively and yet having to say she plays poorly during the game on Las Vegas Aces vs Dallas Wings back in June 2021 additionally having to prioritize a player who shown nothing but very bad and unacceptable behaviors which I "Highly" considered to be childish; immature and impractically awfully and truthfully unacceptable about how she had slammed the ball on the third game on Wings vs Aces back in 2021 followed by the slam on a half full water bottle to create a wet and a slippery surface on the basketball court additionally to add the insult into the wound; Arike did also kick a panel board on the sideline after a failed free throw shot plus **kicking the basketball into a stand in addition to not knowing there may be countless fans sitting at the area where sadly *she (*Arike) kicked the ball into that particular stand followed by an immediate ejection on a home game vs Seattle Storm(?). (**I don't know as I couldn't re call the game dejectedly)

And honestly, I do really think Allisha Gray deserves better in the Dallas Wings but too little too late unfortunately.

Plus I love the reunion between Satou and Lish in the 'All star' skill game where she had to play with Cheyenne and Satou have to play with Arike. (Again, I have nothing against either Cheyenne Parker or Arike but still . . . no 'true' offense to everybody in general but I am neither a 'huge' fan of Cheyenne Parker nor I am a fan of Arike as I do find her behavior extremely questionable and in some cases; truthfully and impractically childish and unacceptable: so 'No 'true' offense to any Arike fans out there but I didn't like Arike at all as she is one of my least favorite player in my very own opinion; sorry.)

Again, no "True" offense to everybody who is reading this post especially if you a "Die hard" Dallas Wings fan; Atlanta Dream fan or perhaps a fan whom you support Lish from her University of South Carolina days; sorry.

Also sorry again if the images are pretty blurry. (There is nothing I can do about that so sorry about that though.)

⚠️ Disclaimer: I don't own the images and none of them are mine. Also captions are entirely based and reflected on my own personal point views.

📷 Credits goes to YT, WNBA and Atlanta Dream (Via YT) for all of the respective images on Allisha's first time experience as an all star player in her WNBA Career.

#my own post #my own words #not my images #not my photos #Not my photographs #credits to the rightful owners #credits to original owner #allisha gray

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As the seconds ticked down toward halftime in Diana Taurasi’s first professional basketball game, the guard threw up a shot that would serve as a preamble for the ensuing 19 years. Fifty feet from the basket, Taurasi launched a half-court heave. Her attempt banked in for three of her 22 points on May 20, 2004. “It’s not hype — Taurasi is the real deal,” The Arizona Republic headline read the next day.

The Real Deal would later be given another nickname: In 2021, she was voted, by fans, as the WNBA’s GOAT. For nearly two decades, Taurasi has stuffed stat sheets and frustrated defenses. The 41-year-old is already the league’s all-time scoring leader, having passed Tina Thompson in 2017. Later this week, she likely will log another major milestone by recording her 10,000th point. Taurasi, who is averaging 15.3 points per game and returned to action Sunday after missing three games with an injury, is 47 points away. No other player currently competing in the league is within 3,000 points of her. “She’s definitely one of those generational talents that I don’t think (there will) ever be another one,” says Ticha Penicheiro, a four-time WNBA All-Star who played against Taurasi in her league debut.

To mark the occasion, The Athletic talked to 10 opponents who guarded Taurasi. Some, like Penicheiro, faced off against her during key regular-season moments in her career. Others guarded her in practice or went from on-court foes to roaming the same sideline as her. Consider this an anthology of Taurasi tales. Ten stories for 10,000 points.

#omg !!!!!!!!!!!!! #my demon 💜 #diana taurasi #wnba #phoenix mercury

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#GameChangers #JonathanKolb #KolbForTheWin #LibertyRising #WNBAChampions

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Sunday, September 10, 2023 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: DREAMING WHILST BLACK (CBC Gem) THE MASKED SINGER (CTV2) 8:00pm-ish THE WALKING DEAD: DARYL DIXON (AMC Canada) 9:00pm NO RESPONDERS LEFT BEHIND (CNN) 9:00pm RIDE WITH NORMAN REEDUS (AMC Canada) 10:00pm

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

CRAVE TV THE WINTER KING (episodes 1-2)

FIBA BASKETBALL WORLD CUP (SN) 4:00am: Bronze Medal Game - USA vs. Canada (!!!) (SN) 8:30am: Championship Final - Germany vs. Serbia

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD (Cottage Life) 10:00am: Jeff Fuchs goes on a journey to Colombia to discover the beauty of sustainable tourism in the Amazon; eco-tourism at the Calanoa Jungle Lodge, a community endeavor that puts community and environment first.

US OPEN TENNIS (TSN) 1:00pm: Women’s Doubles Final (TSN/TSN4) 4:00pm: Men’s Final

NFL FOOTBALL (TSN3) 1:00pm: Buccaneers vs. Vikings (TSN3) 4:00pm: Packers vs. Bears (TSN/TSN3/TSN4/TSN5) 8:20pm: Cowboys vs. Giants

WNBA BASKETBALL (SN360) 1:00pm: Mystics vs. Liberty (TSN4) 1:00pm: Lynx vs. Fever

MLB BASEBALL (SN) 1:30pm: Royals vs. Jays (SN Now) 2:30pm: A’s vs. Rangers (TSN2) 8:00pm: Rockies vs. Giants

MEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP (TSN2) 11:45am: South Africa vs. Scotland (TSN2) 3:00pm: Wales vs. Fiji (TSN2) 3:00pm; England vs. Argentina

SPRUCE MEADOWS ON SPORTSNET: CPKC INTERNATIONAL GRAND PRIX (SN1) 3:30pm

GRAND DESIGNS (CBC) 4:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE): People pursue their visions and aspirations of building their own homes.

THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW (CBC) 7:00pm: The degree of difficulty rises as the four remaining bakers take on dainty mini Charlottes, delicate vertical tarts and an almondy, artistic showstopper.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC INVESTIGATES - LEGAL MARIJUANA IN AMERICA (Nat Geo Canada) 7:00pm: The U.S. war on pot is not over, as penalties and jail time are still a threat.

LUST, LIES & POLYGAMY (Lifetime Canada) 8:00pm: A newly married woman uncovers a web of lies after a stranger gets caught prowling around her house.

SEARCHING WITH CHEF SANG (TLN) 8:00pm: It's Sang's first time visiting Thunder Bay, and he has no idea what to expect.

RACE AGAINST THE TIDE (CBC) 8:30pm: Teams of sand sculptors race to complete their works of art before the Bay of Fundy tide comes in, and the judges choose the winner moments before everything gets washed away.

ALIEN ENDGAME (DTour) 9:00pm: In 2021, a groundbreaking Pentagon report revealed what the government had denied for decades; UFOs are real and may even pose a threat to our planet; members of the US military break their silence about the massive cover-up.

CRIME SCENE KITCHEN (Family Channel Canada) 9:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE): Six self-taught baking teams arrive at the "Crime Scene Kitchen" to start their hunt for clues, leading them to the mystery dessert.

DIANA AND DODI: THE PRINCESS AND THE PLAYBOY (Documentary) 9:00pm: The untold story of Dodi Fayed and the truth about his relationship with Princess Diana; featuring unprecedented access to Dodi's inner circle and revelation-packed new stories.

WHEN CALLS THE HEART (Super Channel Heart and Home) 9:00pm: When a former student visits, Elizabeth thinks she may need her help. Meanwhile, Lucas orders something for all of Hope Valley to enjoy -- if they can get it to work.

CLEAN SWEEP (Super Channel Fuse) 9:00pm: After realizing that she may have left evidence in Charlie's hotel room, Shelly concocts a scheme to destroy it at the police station.

THE WINTER KING (Crave) 11:00pm/12:00pm (SERIES PREMIERE): King Uther banishes his son Arthur; Arthur rescues a boy named Derfel whom he entrusts to Merlin. In Episode Two, an untimely death leads Merlin to locate Arthur and urge him to come back to Britain; chaos ensues when Gundleus assaults Avalon.

#cdntv #cancon #canadian tv #canadian tv listings #the great british baking show #searching with chef sang #race against the tide #when calls the heart #clean sweep #the winter king #fiba basketball world cup #tennis #nfl football #wnba basketball #mlb baseball #rugby world cup

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Introducing Paige Bueckers — NCAA Basketball Star and the Newest StockX Brand Ambassador - StockX News

Introducing Paige Bueckers — NCAA Basketball Star and the Newest StockX Brand Ambassador - StockX News

StockX is thrilled to welcome NCAA superstar Paige Bueckers as the newest brand ambassador. Learn more about her journey, the partnership with StockX, and that viral ESPYs acceptance speech where she refocused the conversation on the larger community.

Lobo recognized for her great impact on women's basketball

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame did not exist when Rebecca Lobo was growing up in...

Lauren Jackson Photostream

Lauren Jackson Photos Photos - Britain's Prince Charles, Prince Of Wales, with former Australian and WNBA basketball player Lauren Jackson to his right during the India V New Zealand women's basketball game at the Commonwealth Games, Cairns, on April 8, 2018 in Queensland, Australia. Prince Of Wales And Duchess Of Cornwall Visit Queensland - Day 5

Nike - Women's Basketball Advertisement

Description: We don't think women should be stuck with a man's basketball shot Agency: John Brown and Partners Location: National Museum of American History Archives Center Coll. 0488, Series 5, Box 1

Natasha Cloud Roster Recap - Washington Mystics

STATS | SEASON HIGHS | OVERVIEW | NOTABLE ACHEIVEMENTS | KEY PERFORMANCES | HIGHLIGHTS | QUOTES | SOCIAL COMMENTARY | OFFSEASON PLANS | PHOTOS STATS Regular Season Games Starts PPG RPG APG SPG FG% 3PT% FT% 27 22 8.6 3.2 4.6 0.7 43.6% 38.6% 77.8% Playoffs Games Starts PPG RPG APG SPG FG% 3PT% […]

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Basketball Sticker | Zazzle

Size: Extra-Small 3" x 3" Dimensions: 3” (w) x 3.5" (l); Design Area: 3" x 3" Stickers are cut to the exact shape of your image and produced using a kiss-cut process on vinyl sheets Choice between matte white or glossy transparent vinyl; please note that white ink is not printed on either substrate Removable, low-tack adhesive leaves no sticky residue Printed with solvent inks that are fade-proof, water-proof and scratch-resistant, making them compatible with and ideal for decorating water bottles, helmets, cars, skateboards, bikes, laptops, phones, tablets, binders, notebooks, journals, lockers, water bottles and more! Available in 6 sizes 0.125" border will be added around each sticker to protect your design and also help it stand out against any background Contour kiss-cut vinyl stickers have never been this custom before! Now you can design your own personalized stickers and we’ll use our patented laser kiss-cut technology perfectly around them for you, die-cut style! You can add a single design to create one perfect sticker, or add multiple different designs to a sheet and create a sheet of stickers, each beautifully printed and individually kiss-cut. Whether you are looking for that perfect funny sticker of your favorite meme, a cute sticker to show that special someone your love, a classic Disney sticker if you’re feeling a bit nostalgic, a sticker compatible with your Hydro Flask, or even a perfectly trimmed sticker of your business logo, Zazzle will have you covered… in stickers! Zazzle’s custom kiss-cut stickers allow you create and make your unique style really stick! Please Note: Due to production limitations, there is a maximum of 30 individual stickers per sheet.

Skylar Diggins-Smith Bio: Career, WNBA, Net Worth & Spouse

Skyler Diggins Smith is a four-time WNBA All-Star and two times All-WNBA First Team honoree who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.

UConn basketball returns with fans despite tech malfunctions - UConn Daily Campus

There are many needs for University of Connecticut students throughout their time at school. One of these primary needs is basketball, and with the stands remaining empty at Gampel Pavilion last year due to COVID-19, students were forced to live without basketball in Storrs. But in 2021, the time has come for basketball to return.

Nike Dri-fit Swoosh Fly Women's 3x White/black Basketball Shorts Ck6599-100

Item specifics Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused, and unworn item (including handmade items) in the original ... Read more about the condition New with tags: A brand-new, unused, and unworn item (including handmade items) in the original packaging (such as the original box or bag) and/or with the original tags attached. See all condition definitions opens in a new window or tab Size: 3XL Department: Women Style: Athletic Performance/Activity: Basketball Fit: Athletic Features: Breathable, Drawstring, Elastic Waist Color: White Occasion: Activewear Brand: Nike Size Type: Regular

'The tide has been turning': Women's basketball players, coaches discuss the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry - The State News

A concerning trend for Michigan State women's basketball.

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Puma x Breanna Stewart Stewie 1

  PUMA along with WNBA MVP and champion and Olympic gold medalist Breanna “Stewie” Stewart announced the upcoming Stewie 1, the first new women’s signature basketball sneaker in over a decade.

  The Stewie 1 embodies Breanna’s fierce-yet-humble nature with its Quiet Fire colorway—a striking combination of neon yellow and contrasting black. The aggressive flame molding morphs into the calming ripples of water in the midsole showcasing the duality of Stewie’s game and personality, while a North Star-inspired upper captures the Forward’s brilliant talent and is a nod to her high school team.

Stewie’s signature sneaker is the latest in PUMA’s commitment to growing equality for women athletes. The brand officially launched a Women’s Hoops category in 2021 with iconic Creative Director June Ambrose and they’re continuing their progress through the division. In launching the Stewie 1, Breanna is taking the next step in inspiring a generation of young athletes to believe that a signature shoe is a possibility, no matter who you are or where you are from.

"Working with PUMA to craft the first women’s signature basketball sneaker in the last 12 years was an honor,” said Breanna Stewart. “I hope that this is the first in a legacy of signature sneakers to come for women athletes across all sports and serves as inspiration for all young people that this, along with any achievement, is possible.”

The Stewie 1 provides multi-zoned monomesh layers for targeted support, breathability and comfort along with NITRO Foam technology for superior responsiveness and cushioning while remaining lightweight, and a Molded Heel Counter for additional stability and lockdown marked with scars to represent Stewie’s two Achilles surgeries.

“Throughout her career, Breanna has always been a champion for athletes both on and off the court,” said Adam Petrick Chief Brand Officer at PUMA. “A signature sneaker was long overdue, and our team at PUMA has been proud to work with her to see this come to life. Just as importantly, we are excited to see athletes of all ages, backgrounds and genders wearing The Stewie 1 as a reminder that equal representation and access is a must in sports.”

An apparel pack consisting of nine items will also launch in tandem with the Stewie 1, inclusive of the Stewie Packable Jacket, Stewie Packable Snap Pant, Stewie Sports Bra, Stewie Shorts, Stewie Crewneck, Stewie Legging, Stewie Graphic Tee, AOP Graphic Tee, and Stewie Jersey. Stewie’s first product collaboration with PUMA – an apparel capsule titled Overdue – was unveiled in October 2021 as a teaser for what’s to come. The performance packed kick is unmatched on all fronts. Retailing for $35-$140, the Stewie 1 and accompanying apparel will be available this fall in North America on PUMA.com, at the PUMA NYC Flagship store and select retailers.

The PUMA Hoops roster includes WNBA athletes Skylar Diggins-Smith, Jackie Young, Katie Lou Samuelson and NaLyssa Smith.

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