Arizona women’s basketball held its media day in McKale Center on Friday and ushered in a new team that has been rebuilt during the off-season. The Wildcats, along with head coach Niya Butts, talked about rebuilding the program and where they will f…
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W-Hoops returns to the court
UT women have MAC title on minds
To say Allie Clifton, Tanika Mays and Lisa Johnson have taken a long, winding road to achieving success would be a bit of an understatement. The University of Toledo seniors got their first experience of being winners last season when the Rockets went 18-13 overall and 11-5 in the Mid-American Conference. And now that the [...]
The remarkable comeback of Amber Gray
It was a shocking image last August for anyone who ever saw the former Ohio Basketball Player of The Year glide effortlessly about the court.
Amber Gray led the Lakota West High School girls’ team historic run to the 2008 state championship game.
But there she was, this nationally recruited athlete who went on to play last [...]
Where Are They Now? Lesbian Coaches, Athletes and Lawsuits
I was reflecting on three lawsuits I reported on in my blog over the last year and wondering what the status of each one is. So, I googled around and here is what I found. If anyone else knows more about any of these lawsuits, I’d love to know what the latest updates are.
Jennifer Colli [...]
Taurasi’s court case beginning to be resolved
Numerous reports from Phoenix have indicated that the courts are starting to take some action on Diana Taurasi, the former UConn All-American and reigning WNBA MVP, as it relates to the charges filed against her in her DIU case from July.
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SU women land NYC recruit for 2010
The Syracuse women’s basketball team has received a verbal commitment for its Class of 2010 from an acclaimed forward from New York City. Jelleah Sidney, ranked as the No. 40 wing player nationwide by ESPNU HoopGurlz, gave a verbal commitment…
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New year, new hope for SU women’s team
Unlike last year’s media day, there were no grandiose predictions of undefeated seasons and national championships. But that doesn’t mean Syracuse women’s basketball coach Quentin Hillsman is down on his team. Conversely, the fourth-year coach sees a 16-player roster that…
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Hayes Makes the Cut
Huskies’ coach Geno Auriemma wasn’t sure if the rest of the Big East coaches were paying attention last season. But all uncertainty was put to rest Thursday when sophomore Tiffany Hayes was one of 12 players named to the Preseason All-Big East team.
Hayes was joined by All-American teammates Maya Moore and Tina Charles. Both Moore, [...]
Big East women’s basketball, from top to bottom
The projected order of finish for the 2009-10 season in the Big East coaches poll released Thursday.
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Can anyone challenge UConn? Big East coaches think not
Surrounded by certain friends who in a few weeks will become certain enemies, Geno Auriemma on Thursday recalled a recent visit to a television studio. With his junior All-American, Maya Moore, seated to his right, the host asked the Connecticut coach who is the best player he’s ever coached. Auriemma answered without hesitation: “Diana Taurasi.”
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