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To say Vanderbilt freshman Mikayla Blakes has won every award possible, wouldn’t be that much of an overstatement. She was named U.S. Basketball Writers

Connected UNC Basketball Transfer Target Winds Up Committing Elsewhere

When BYU transfer Kanon Catchings first entered the transfer portal, head coach Hubert Davis and his UNC basketball staff were quick to make contact. Eventually, they even had the forward on campus for a visit.

Expert Predicts UNC Basketball to Win One Transfer Battle

The UNC basketball recruiters wasted no time getting in contact with BYU transfer Kanon Catchings when he entered the transfer portal at the end of March.

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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?

The 'WNBA MVP award winners' quiz

The 'WNBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'WNBA single season scoring leaders' quiz

WNBA News / Vanquish the Foe / March 29

BYU Forward Kanon Catchings Enters Transfer Portal

BYU freshman forward Kanon Catchings has entered the transfer portal. A 4-star player in the 2024 recruiting class, Catchings came to BYU last June after decommitting from Purdue.

WNBA News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / March 25

Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes Continues to Score with USBWA Award

Mikayla Blakes may not be able to score any more baskets, but she’s still scoring. The Vanderbilt freshman postseason awards continued to grow with, arguably, Blakes’ biggest award yet.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / February 19

Vanderbilt Freshman Wins More Weekly Awards: The Anchor, February 19, 2025

Vanderbilt freshman Mikayla Blakes was named the AP Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the second time this season on Tuesday, as well as earning the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Tamika Catchings National Freshman of the Week.

Indiana Fever News / Hardwood Heroics / February 12

‘I’m Just Very Appreciative of Her’: WNBA Star Reveals Awesome Gesture of Indiana Fever Legend

Dewanna Bonner’s recent signing with the Indiana Fever has been met with enthusiasm, particularly due to the support she received from WNBA legend Tamika Catchings.

Napheesa Collier Winner of Tamika Catchings Award

The Professional Basketball Writer’s Association selected their second ever winner of the Tamika Catchings Award: Napheesa Collier. The Minnesota Lynx

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / September 12

Pacers, Fever owner Herb Simon will enter Hall Of Fame with Tamika Catchings, Larry Bird, Reggie Miller presenting

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers and Fever owner Herb Simon will be enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame next month, and the official presenters for Simon's induction on October 13 were announced on Thursday.

WNBA News / Yardbarker

Who had the greatest WNBA rookie seasons of all time?

The 2024 WNBA season might be known for the performances of two exceptionally talented rookies. But, there have been plenty of rookies who shined bright before. Here's our list of 20 standout WNBA rookie seasons.

WNBA News / NBA Draft on SI / August 28

NBA Draft Scouting Report: BYU's Kanon Catchings

Forward | BYU Height: 6'9” | Weight: 185 lbs 2025 Draft Age: 19.88 A prospect who has been rising of late and has really started to hit his stride, Catchings is just scratching the surface of his potential.

WNBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 6

Tina Charles Passes WNBA Great Tamika Catchings on All-Time Scoring List

Tina Charles is moving up the WNBA's all-time scoring list. Friday night, the Atlanta Dream star climbed into third place on the league's scoring list, passing Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings.

Kanon, nephew of Tamika Catchings, joins BYU

Kanon Catchings, the nephew of Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings and a projected 2025 first-round pick, has committed to BYU.

WNBA News / Last Word On Sports / June 9

Basketball Hall Of Famer’s Nephew, A Top-40 2024 Recruit, Plans On Taking A Couple Trio Of Visits

Former Purdue signee Kanon Catchings, a consensus top 40 2o24 recruit, told Joe Tipton of On3 earlier today that he is planning three upcoming visits. Catching secured his release from Purdue on June 6.

WNBA News / Vanquish the Foe / June 8

BYU Basketball Recruiting Notebook, 6/8: AJ Dybantsa Visit Recap, Kanon Catchings, More

BYU’s roster and staff is beginning to take shape. Kevin Young has hired the full allotment of 5 assistant coaches, and BYU has 11 of its 13 scholarships filled.

Purdue Basketball 2024-2025 Offseason Homework - Kanon Catchings

The highly rated small forward from Brownsburg looks to make a splash in his first season with the Boilers The Purdue Boilermakers are going to welcome six new freshman into the program in the 2024-2025 season while also having one of the more veteran groups you could have in the era of NIL and unlimited transfers.

Caitlin Clark to enter WNBA Draft: Indiana Fever, Tamika Catchings among best reactions on social media

Caitlin Clark decided to enter the WNBA Draft instead of staying for a fifth season at Iowa, and fans on social media couldn't contain their excitement.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 18, 2024

USC Women's Basketball: Prolific Trojans Star Earns National Recognition Following 30-Piece

Women's basketball in Los Angeles has taken the rivalry between USC and UCLA to another level this season with both programs ranked in Top 10. A historic effort from JuJu Watkins earned her the Associated Press National Player of the Week and as the Tamika Catchings National Freshman of the Week, as awarded by the U.S.

The 25 best NCAA women's tournament champs of all time

It's not easy to put together a list of the greatest women's NCAA Tournament champions. Each brought something special to the table and was worthy of its greatness. And, we're not just talking Tennessee and Connecticut.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25, 2020

Basketball HOF considering delayed induction ceremony

Report: Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame considering delayed induction ceremony

While the ceremony may be pushed back until 2021, Doleva noted that the 2020 and 2021 classes will receive their own ceremonies and will not be combined.

Kobe Bryant's 40 greatest moments

How athletes are helping out during the COVID-19 pandemic

The 'Career points leaders for every NBA franchise' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 9, 2020

NBA, NBPA announce plans for televised H-O-R-S-E game

Eight individuals will participate in an informal game of H-O-R-S-E that will air on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 12.

Hawks star Trae Young already calling his shot in H-O-R-S-E competition

Doncic = Bird? Historical comparisons for young NBA stars

The 'Most 3-pointers made for every NBA franchise' quiz

WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 20, 2017

Diana Taurasi setting the WNBA all-time scoring record is another leap for the league

She scored her first points for the Phoenix Mercury on May 20, 2004, by cutting around defenders in the perimeter for an open three-pointer. Adrian Williams-Strong was sitting in the post against Sacramento Monarchs center Yolanda Griffith when she saw the dynamic rookie guard out of UConn in her purview.

Diana Taurasi becomes WNBA’s all-time leading scorer

Feeding your roundball addiction through the summer months

QUIZ: Name every first overall WNBA draft pick