Yardbarker: College Basketball (Women's)

WOMENS HOOP KNOWLEDGE (High School to Pro)

Wed, 06 May 2009 09:12:25 -0500

Think you know Women's Hoop?????? Take this quiz and see what you don't know. I don't expect any 100%. 60-70% will probably be the best you can do. Good luck.

Louisville's Angel McCoughtry Has On-Air "O-Gasm"

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:32:06 -0500

The adulation for the President of the US knows no bounds. WHERE ARE YOU PRESIDENT OBAMA!? WOOOOOOOWW!

Talkin' about my gender

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:15:09 -0500

My friend and fellow sports blogger Katie made a recent post about how some of her gendermates get on her nerves when it comes to sports. Interestingly enough, I've got something to say about my fellow men as well--not because this is a pissing match, but because this time of year happens to bring out one of my pet peeves.

With fairly little exception, I hate it when men say they hate women's basketball.

I don't begrudge anyone that belief and I'm sure there are some who hold it who get a bad wrap. But more often than not, those who feel the need to chime in with their opinion are simply displaying knuckle-dragging, mouth-breathing chauvinism.

I'm not here to tell you why you should like women's hoops. True enough, while I'm a fan, they still fall significantly behind men's hoops for me. But my feeling is this: I don't like BAD basketball. So maybe my sample is off, having the opportunity to watch some of the finest women's basketball in the country played here in the home of the ACC tournament. But from where I'm sitting women's basketball can be, and often is, just as entertaining as its male counterpart.

Where I most often see the women's hoops bashing occur is on the internet (surprise!). On a message board or in a Livejournal community someone will say something about women's basketball. Now mind you, the people who hate hockey probably stayed silent on the hockey thread, because it had no interest to them. The soccer haters? Silent about that topic. But bring up women's hoops, and one of the first responses you get will likely be, "Who cares? It's women's basketball." Several others will chime in about the level of play and how boring it is. A few years ago, after the Terps won the national championship, I posted about it in a sports community. Someone commented, "what does this have to do with sports?" Currently, USF is in the Women's NIT (ok, I must admit, "We're Not Interested, Thanks" was pretty funny) and every thread is met with the same shenanigans. And it all smacks of "shouldn't you be making me a sandwich/ironing my shirt/on your back?"

Again, I'm not saying you've got to love women's hoops. But would it kill you to keep it moving?

Obama to Women Hoopsters: Title Nein!

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:52:23 -0500

As the sports-loving nation fawned over the novelty of the President filling out his MEN's NCAA bracket, I can't help but wonder how many aspiring adolescent WNBAers out there felt slighted as they waited to no avail for the leader of the free world and mouthpiece for change to fill out his women's bracket. For all the accomplishments of a Connecticut Lady Huskies team or milestones of a Pat Summitt or the perseverance of a Vivian Stringer, the message is clear...it's ...

Hotties of the 2009 NCAA Women's Tournament

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:46:02 -0500

Back by popular demand is our look at the hotties of the 2009 NCAA Women’s Tournament. After the NCAA Women’s Tournament selection show, I perused all the rosters of the teams invited and picked one player deemed worthy for this post. Some may not agree with my selections and that’s okay. There are some repeat winners [...]

Lady Terps Win ACC Tournament

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:53:21 -0500

The third-seeded Duke women had one final chance to match top-seeded Maryland in the finals of the ACC Tournament on Sunday afternoon, and their senior sharpshooter launched a long three-pointer from the left side. But Abby Waner's shot was off, and as Maryland freshman Lynetta Kizer cradled the ...

Montgomery Win Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:46:28 -0500

UConn Huskies senior point guard Renee Montgomery has been named as the winner of the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award winner. Montgomery is the second Husky to win the award. University of Hartford coach Jen Rizzotti was the first back in 1996.

UConn Women Finish Regular Season Undefeated

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:36:08 -0500

For the fifth time in the history of UConn Huskies women's basketball, they have finished undefeated in the regular season as they beat a tough Rutgers Scarlet Knights squad 69-59 at the RAC in Piscataway, NJ. It's the first time since the 2002-03 season that the Huskies have finished the season undefeated.

UConn's Maya Moore And Kaili McLaren Sing National Anthem

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:49:20 -0500

Before last night's UConn Huskies women's basketball game, Maya Moore and Kaili McLaren sang the national anthem on Senior Night. They are the first active players to sing the national anthem since Stacy Hansmeyer did it on her Senior Night back in 2000.

"Im not gay, but my girfriend is"

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:51:37 -0500

The world's only hetro woman's basketball player is suing Central Michigan University over what she deems discrimination of her sexual orientation that she alleges lead to her losing her scholarship after two years on the team. (Unconfirmed suspicion arose after her refusal to wear Birkenstocks and an off-the-cuff-claim that she "doesn't like the Indigo Girls.")

Don’t Worry, Texas: Bush Still Adored At Baylor

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:03:12 -0500

Okay, so let?s say you?re a Republican. Not a great past couple years. Now let?s say you were also the 43rd President of the United States. Yes, that narrows it down quite a bit, but we need specificity here. You?ve just completed a ludicrously unsuccessful presidency, and you?re looking to ...

Maryland Terrapin Women's Basketball

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:37:09 -0500

I'm a fan of the Terrapins and i just wanted to create the quiz for the Terps.

RIP Coach Yow

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:05:53 -0500

My condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of NC State women's basketball coach Kay Yow. I can't pretend I knew Coach Yow, or even that I was a fan of NC State women's hoops, but living in ACC country, I have come to "know" her through the public eye somewhat, and I do know that that University and her loved ones will truly be missing someone special.

Living in Greensboro, I've had the opportunity on several occasions to attend the ACC women's basketball tournament, held in the Greensboro Coliseum. The one year in particular that stands out to me is 2007. It was an emotional year for Coach Yow and her team; she had missed 16 games that season due to a resurgence in her cancer, the court at Reynolds Coliseum had been named in her honor, and her Wolfpack team was in the ACC tournament finals. They emerged from a 4 seed; not normally a daunting task, but seeds 1, 2, and 3 were all in the Final Four the year before. I was there for the semifinal matchup when nearly the entire arena cheered as her Wolfpack defeated the 1 seed and 2006 national runners-up Duke Blue Devils. NC State lost to the Tar Heels in the ACC finals, but the support from everyone in the arena for Coach Yow was clear. Moreso, it was strongly evident how much the young women on her team truly loved their coach.

Coach Yow, you will be missed.

Player Profile: Katie Arey

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:30:20 -0500

In our final week of "Golden Bear Profile" before winter break we're featuring Western New England College women's basketball guardA Katie AreyA of Enfield, New Hampshire. Arey, oneA of the top defensive players in the region,A serves as the captain of the Golden Bears' squad.A Quick Bits Major:A B... ...

NCAA Womens Basketball Single Game Top Scorers

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:34:49 -0500

How well do you know the top womens scorers in a single game in NCAA Women's Basketball?

Fordham Women's B-Ball Ends 35-Game Winless Run

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:05:41 -0500

The Lady Rams of my alma mater Fordham University got off the snide last night, and broke their 35-game losing streak, defeating the Manhattan Lady Jaspers 62-49 in the annual Battle of the Bronx. Last year, Fordham set an NCAA record win 29 consecutive losses in one season.

Texas Southern Names Wells-Broughton New Head Women's Basketball Coach

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:35:13 -0500

Texas Southern University introduced long time Division I assistant Yolonda Wells-Broughton as the head women's basketball coach yesterday. Wells-Broughton comes to TSU after stops with LSU and Texas Christian University. She also served as head coach at Paul Quinn College.

Being the Best is Tough Sometimes

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:42:58 -0500

One of the drawbacks of success is that everyone wants a piece

Claudia Porras College Basketball Babe Latest Photos

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:47:53 -0500

New photos of Claudia Porras, UTEP basketball bench star & Bolivian bikini beauty.

Geno, Geno, Genoâ€¦

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:52:54 -0500

Apparently, Geno Auriemma simply couldn't fight the urge to run his mouth one last time. At a press conference wrapping up the 2007-08 season, Geno jumped on the chance to get in a dig on Pat Summitt over the cancellation of the regular season Tennessee vs. Connecticut series and "Tour-gate." Nevermind the fact that — since the season is over and the UConn Huskies weren't around as one of the last two teams standing — no one gives two shits about his opinion at this point. Geno, being his usual blowhard self, went straight ahead and got those gums a-flappin'

The Lady Vols Reign ? <em>AGAIN!!!</em>

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:35:26 -0500

Coach Pat Summitt and the Tennessee Lady Vols earned yet another championship ring last night, as the completely dominated the Stanford Cardinal. With the 64 - 48 win, the Lady Vols and Coach Summitt recorded their eighth NCAA Championship.

As for the Lady Vols ?

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:58:31 -0500

As for the Tennessee Lady Vols... "8" Nuff Said!!! More Tomorrow... -Go Figure

Not Buying the Lady Terps

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:22:19 -0500

Yes, the Maryland Terrapins opened the NCAA tournament with two double digit wins, but INRCP isn't buying that this team is a title contender ... yet.

Hatin' on Maya Moore

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:15:20 -0500

According to Courant.com, UCONN committed a minor recruitment violation by arranging for then high school junior Maya Moore a tour of ESPN studios in Bristol, NY. The article says that the compliant was given by Tennessee and was investigated by the SEC. This complaint comes just days after Maya Moore was announced the The Big East player of the year, the first ever for a freshman. This infraction is being called an "improper benefit"........are you kidding me? Now if she was given some face time on Sportscenter at that time, or was able to argue with Mike Wilbon on PTI or meet Michael Smith(I just love him), then maybe you can call it an improper benefit, but just a tour of the studio, PUHLEASE! Just let the girl enjoy her remarkable season and let her bask in the glow of her award without all the hate!!

ESPN Tours Are NCAA Violations? LMAO

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:19:51 -0500

Apparently taking a tour of the ESPN studios is an NCAA Violation. UConn is in trouble to arranging a 2005 visit to the Bristol-based buildings for women's basketball recruit Maya Moore. Such a trip can be considered "improper benefits" under NCAA guidelines. And who tipped off the NCAA to UConn's illegal trip? The Huskies' on-court nemesis - the Lady Vols of Tennessee

UTEP Women's Hoopster A Model Player - Literally

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:10:35 -0500

Photos of Claudia Porras, UTEP Miners basketball player & beautiful Bolivian model

Throw It Down Brittney Griner, Throw it Down!

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:19:23 -0500

Brittney Griner is a Houston High school student who can dunk. Easily. No I'm not joking, not at all. This chick can really dunk and I'm not talking about those little fingertip dunks where you barely get over the rim and just drop it in. This girl could potentially be in a slam dunk competition.

SEC Women's Coaches Teleconference Corrupted By Crank Calls

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:09:05 -0500

Tuesday's teleconference between the SEC women's basketball coaches was interrupted - by prank calls. Some silly folks rang in posing as respectable media members, and inquired about sexual relations between players and coaches and "players' performances based on menstrual cycles." Unfortunately, the conference was called off before Pat Summitt got a chance to ring in. SEC officials are trying to figure out how the pranksters got through. It's quite a feat by these t...

NCAA Team Fouls Out All But Two

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:11:25 -0500

It's really tough to win when you're playing 5-on-2. Due to fouls and injuries, that actually recently happened in an NCAA game.

Kalana Greene upbeat despite injury.

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:55:35 -0500

Kalana Greene didn't believe that she would not play another second this season for the UConn women's basketball team as she was being helped off the floor at Gampel Pavilion Dec. 17. She was still able to apply pressure on her right leg. To her, that was a promising sign. However, once team doctors Robert Arciero and Tom Trojian examined Greene in the training room, any sign of promise was emphatically smashed. The preliminary tests revealed damage to the anterior cruciate and lateral cruciate ligaments in her right knee. An MRI later confirmed that both were torn, effectively ending her season. "You never anticipate going into the game saying, 'I'm going to get hurt,' " Greene said. "So it happening the way it happened ... It happened so fast. Angry and sad at the same time. But I'm not going to sit there and ask any questions as to why it happened because it's an injury that happens all the time and a lot of people suffer it. I think it's a test that in the long run it's going to make me a whole lot stronger."