Sky’s Delle Donne relies on strong family ties

So far, so good for Elena Delle Donne. The Sky's top draft pick rolled up a game-high 17 points in her first game as a professional, Wednesday's 87-67 preseason win over the New York Liberty at Chicago State. She hit 6 of 9 shots, including 2-of-3 three-pointers, and also tallied 3 rebound. . . Read More

NY Daily News:

Aaliyah Jones of Bishop Ford is named girls high school basketball Player of the Year by the Daily News

People knew Bishop Ford’s Aaliyah Jones was talented before the season began, but her name didn’t come up in conversations about the elite girls basketball players in the city. But by season’s end, she distinguished herself as not only one of the city’s best, but one of top players in the entire . . . Read More

Women's Basketball Headlines:

Butler Women's Basketball Adds Loryn Goodwin

Loryn Goodwin, the 2013 Sun Belt Conference Newcomer of the Year last season at North Texas, will transfer to Butler and enroll this fall.. . . Read More

The Arizona Republic:

Brittney Griner’s arrival has Diana Taurasi buying hype, for once

Diana Taurasi can be salty and cynical. She’s allergic to hype. Her candor is uncompromised. These traits make her original, lovable, a Valley favorite and occasional marketing headache for the WNBA. The Mercury star also is prone to rolling her eyes at the scene that unfolded at a recent practice. . . Read More

The Inquisitr:

Ken Griffey Jr.’s Daughter Turns Down Top Basketball Programs To Join Brother At Arizona

Ken Griffey Jr.’s daughter, Taryn Griffey, has stunned the college basketball community after deciding to sign with the University of Arizona. Taryn is a top-50 prospect and she passed on many of the nation’s top programs to take her talents to Tucson, Arizona. The University of Arizona is known . . . Read More

ICTMN.com:

Jude and Shoni Schimmel Talk About Their Inspiration and Goals

In the wake of the recently completed NCAA women’s basketball tournament championship, do the Schimmel sisters, Jude and Shoni, really need an introduction? In deference to those unlucky readers who missed one of the best stories in Indian country this year, Jude and Shoni—who hail from the Umatil. . . Read More

Flint Journal Sports:

Beecher valedictorian Dynasty Washington will mix books and basketball at Siena Heights University

Beecher senior Dynasty Washington, center, smiles as a crowd of more than 100 people applaud her for her success during her national letter of intent signing to Siena Heights on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Beecher High School in.... . . Read More

Purdue Exponent: Sports:

Coach Versyp 'extremely excited' to be inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame

On June 22, the women’s head basketball coach will be inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame. Sharon Verysp, who has been the coach at Purdue since 2006, was announced as a member of the 2013 class on Wednesday. Versyp lead the team to a 25-9 record this past season and won the Big. . . Read More