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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 7
Landmark Honor Caps Off UCLA's Lauren Betts' Season
For the first time in UCLA program history, a Bruin has earned the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award. That honor now belongs to junior center Lauren Betts.
College Basketball (W) News / Athlon Sports / April 3
Lisa Leslie Reveals Who South Carolina’s Dawn Staley Is in Just 3 Key Words
Dawn Staley has become one of the faces of women's basketball in recent years. As head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks, she has found a lot of success.
College Basketball (W) News / FirstSportz / March 29
Lisa Leslie refutes notion about Caitlin Clark needing an NCAA title to be considered GOAT of college basketball
Women’s basketball shot to prominence during March Madness two years ago when Caitlin Clark led the Iowa Hawkeyes on a Cinderella run to the NCAA tournament final.
The 'No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks' quiz
Since its inception in 1997, the WNBA has seen 28 draft picks go first overall, counting the inaugural season's Elite draft, which selected already graduated players who had already been playing professionally on other American teams or overseas. How many of these 28 players can you name?
Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / March 28
Lisa Leslie Says What Many Fans Are Thinking About WNBA’s Coverage of Caitlin Clark, Fever
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has completely changed the outlook of women's basketball. She has brought a completely new fan base to the WNBA and has made the league a lot of money in the process.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 13
Bruins’ Star Lauren Betts Earns Major Recognition
Nobody has been more impactful for the No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball team than junior center Lauren Betts. The 6-foot-7 standout continues to add to her
TCU Horned Frogs News / TCU Horned Frogs on SI / March 7
TCU's Sedona Prince Named Finalist for Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award
Sedona Prince continues to make waves in women's college basketball, earning a spot as a finalist for the prestigious Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award.
WNBA News / Athlon Sports / March 5
Kentucky's Clara Strack Wins SEC Defensive Player of the Year
Kentucky sophomore Clara Strack has cemented her place among the top defenders in the nation, earning the title of SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Strack, a Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Finalist, also secured spots on the SEC All-Defensive Team and the All-SEC Second Team, marking a season of tremendous individual and team achievements.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / February 17
WNBA legend questions equality in coaching hires
Of the eight coaching shuffles and hires that took place this offseason, only three happen to be women.
WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15
Lisa Leslie shares her biggest advice for Angel Reese
Lisa Leslie shared her biggest piece of advice for fellow women’s basketball player, Angel Reese.
Chicago Sky News / BroBible / February 14
Lisa Leslie Vows To Fix Angel Reese After Getting Rejected By Two WNBA Teams For Head Coaching Jobs
WNBA legend Lisa Leslie was a candidate for two head coaching jobs during the offseason. She did not get either job and does not plan to try again in the near or distant future.
Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / February 13
Lisa Leslie Reveals What She Wants to Fix in Angel Reese’s Game
WNBA legend Lisa Leslie is determined to help Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese improve her game. During a recent episode of Reese's show, “Unapologetically Angel,” Leslie shared the key area she wants to help Reese develop: her layup finishing.
WNBA News / Athlon Sports / February 10
Caitlin Clark's Super Bowl Appearance Draws Strong Reaction From WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie
On Sunday night, Nike released its first Super Bowl commercial in nearly three decades. The ad spot, which aired during a Super Bowl LIX clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, featured several of Nike's most prominent female athletes.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 10
Bruins’ Star Lauren Betts Up for Prestigious Honor
UCLA’s junior center Lauren Betts has earned a spot among the Top 10 finalists for the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and WBCA announced Friday. She has been a dominant force for the nation’s No.
WNBA News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / February 7
Nebraska Women's Basketball's Alexis Markowski a Finalist for the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award
Alexis Markowski is being recognized as one of the top centers in the nation. The Nebraska women's basketball senior was named one of 10 finalists for the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award by the Basketball Hall of Fame's Naismith Starting 5 committee on Friday.
College Basketball (W) News / Hardwood Heroics / February 5
‘Well Deserved’: WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Sends Message to Caitlin Clark After Jersey Retirement
WNBA legend Lisa Leslie recently congratulated Caitlin Clark following her jersey retirement ceremony at the University of Iowa, emphasizing that the honor was well-deserved.
WNBA News / Big Ten Network / February 4
WNBA News / Basketball Network / December 11
'I thought we were going to play in a small gym' - Lisa Leslie on suddenly being called to play in the WNBA
After helping Team USA win the gold in 1996, Lisa Leslie thought her basketball career was over. As was the common trend among women basketball players then, she accepted her fate and prepared for a new career.
WNBA News / Dice City Sports / October 1
Aces vs. Liberty: Lisa Leslie’s Take on the Championship Showdown
Liberty’s Commanding Performance in Game 1 In Game 1 of the Finals, New York never allowed the Aces to take the lead. At one point, they surged ahead by 18 points in the third quarter, showing that their regular-season dominance over Las Vegas was no fluke.
USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 7
Trojans Legend Lisa Leslie Congratulates Kevin Durant on Breaking Olympics Record
With 11 points in Team USA's win over Brazil in the men's Olympic basketball competition, Kevin Durant broke Lisa Leslie's record for the Team USA Olympic basketball scoring record.
Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7
Kevin Durant has classy social media post after breaking Olympic record
Kevin Durant set an Olympic record during Team USA’s win over Brazil on Tuesday, but the two-time NBA Finals MVP says he is focused on a more important goal.
Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / August 7
WNBA News / Burn City Sports / August 6
Lisa Leslie congratulates Kevin Durant on becoming USA basketball’s all-time leading scorer
Women’s basketball legend Lisa Leslie congratulated Kevin Durant after he passed her to become the USA basketball’s all-time Olympic leading scorer, male or female.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 1, 2024
Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes Named Finalist For Lisa Leslie Award
Indiana’s Mackenzie Holmes is one of five finalists for the 2024 Lisa Leslie Award, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced Friday afternoon. The award honors the nation’s most outstanding center, and it’s the second straight season Holmes has made the top five.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 26, 2024
UCLA Women's Basketball: Lauren Betts Named to Top 10 Candidates for Lisa Leslie Award
Since transferring from Stanford to the UCLA Bruins team, Lauren Betts has showcased elite skill. She is an integral part of the starting five that has the team ranked #2 nationally. Betts leads the conference and NCAA in FG% with .638.
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