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On YouTubeWNBA News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 5
UNC Duo Brooks and Kelly Receive USBWA Recognition
Senior Reniya Kelly and Freshman Nyla Brooks have earned more recognition, this time from the U.S Basketball Writers Association. Kelly was placed on the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award preseason watch list, while Brooks landed on the Tamika Catchings Award preseason watch list.
Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 30
Indiana Fever Legend Gets ‘Stranger Things’ Surprise
As the Indiana Fever prepared to host the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night, a "strange" gift arrived for Tamika Catchings. The Fever are wearing their "Stranger Things" jerseys again for the big home game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 16
WNBA Legend Tamika Catchings Sends Message After Kelsey Mitchell Breaks Her Fever Record
Wednesday night’s trip to Barclays Center delivered another puzzle for the Indiana Fever, a 98–77 defeat to the New York Liberty. Yet despite the loss, veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell rewrote the franchise record books.
WNBA News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 19
Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes Lands a Spot on USA's Americup Roster
Vanderbilt women’s basketball team has such a bright future you need sunglasses to look at it. A big reason for that is superstar freshman Mikayla Blakes.
WNBA News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / April 23
Vanderbilt Star Continues to Win Awards: The Anchor, April 13, 2025
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.
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.
Minnesota Lynx News / Canis Hoopus / January 30
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, 2024
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.
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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