Month: December 2019

SEATTLE, WA - FEBRUARY 07: Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes communicates with Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) during a college basketball game between the Arizona Wildcats against the Washington Huskies on February 07, 2019, at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Around the Pac-12: Opening weekend observations

Freshmen step up in opening weekend of Pac-12 play

UCLA ties school record for best start with win over USC

WNBA by the numbers: 2010s Part 3 (players)

ATLANTA, GA AUGUST 06: Minnesota head coach Cheryl Reeve has words with referee Tim Greene during the WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Atlanta Dream on August 6th, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

WNBA by the numbers: 2010s Part 2 (coaches)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Forward Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks moves the ball defended by guard Layshia Clarendon #23 of the Connecticut Sun at Staples Center on May 31, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

WNBA and WNBPA extend labor agreement deadline to January 15

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 6: US Senator, Tina Smith hugs Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx during a press conference after the Minnesota Lynx participate in a community event giving away shoes and socks at Payne Elementary in Washington, DC on Jun 6, 2018. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA by the numbers: 2010s Part 1 (teams)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 15: Owner Joe Tsai of the Brooklyn Nets during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center on December 15, 2019 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)

WNBA moments of the decade: The Liberty were set free

BLOOMINGTON, UNITED STATES - 2019/12/22: Indiana Hoosiers, Grace Berger (34) knocks the ball away from UCLA Bruins Michaela Onyenwere (21) during the NCAA women's college basketball game against UCLA at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Around the Pac-12: Stanford falls, Onyenwere leads UCLA over Indiana

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 1: Jonquel Jones #35 of the Connecticut Sun shoots three point basket against the Washington Mystics during Game 2 of the 2019 WNBA Finals on October 1, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rich Kessler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Best of the Decade: Connecticut Sun, Mason Patriots and UConn Huskies

BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT- MARCH 25: Lexi Bando #10 of the Oregon Ducks is held high by team mate Sierra Campisano #52 of the Oregon Ducks as the Oregon Ducks celebrate their victory during the Maryland Terrapins vs. Oregon Ducks, NCAA Division 1 Women's Basketball Championship game on March 25th, 2017 at the Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Cinderella story: How the Gonzaga and Oregon underdog Elite Eight runs kept the 2010s fun

ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 23: Michigan Wolverines guard Amy Dilk (1) goes in for a layup against Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Sam Brunelle (33) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Anaya Peoples (21) during a regular season non-conference game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Michigan Wolverines on November 23, 2019, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Notre Dame defeated Michigan 76-72. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What loss to Florida State tells us about Michigan

ROSEMONT, IL - MAY 25: Swin Cash #8 of the Chicago Sky battles for position with Tamika Catchings #24 of the Indiana Fever on May 25, 2012 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Swin Cash and Tamika Catchings are now eligible for Naismith Hall of Fame

IOWA CITY, IA - MARCH 22: Iowa Hawkeyes assistant coach Jan Jensen talks with Megan Gustafson (10) following the NCAA Division I Women's Championship first round college basketball game between the Mercer Bears and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on March 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Ocker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Megan Gustafson’s jersey to be retired by Iowa Hawkeyes

DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 25: Duke Blue Devils guard Rebecca Greenwell (23) and North Carolina Tar Heels guard Jamie Cherry (10) during the 1st half of the Women's Duke Blue Devils game versus the Women's North Carolina Tar Heels on February 25, 2018, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Rebecca Greenwell, as she rehabs, is doing it all

COLLEGE PARK, MD - FEBRUARY 07: Northwestern Wildcats guard Lindsey Pulliam (10) ready to shoot during a Big 10 women's basketball game between the University of Maryland and Northwestern University, on February 7, 2019, at Xfinity Center, in College Park, Maryland.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Where does Northwestern stand on cusp of Big Ten play?

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - APRIL 17: A head coach Olaf Lange (2nd R) and players of UMMC Ekaterinburg celebrate after winning the FIBA EuroLeague Women 2016 Final Four final match between Nazdezhda and UMMC Ekaterinburg at Ulker Sports Arena in Istanbul, Turkey on April 17, 2016. (Photo by Elif Ozturk/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Chicago Sky hire Australian national team assistant coach Olaf Lange

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 27: WNBA Legend Rebecca Lobo waves to the crowd during the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game 2019 on July 27, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rebecca Lobo to Receive 2020 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award

VICTORIA , BC - NOVEMBER 30: Haley Jones #30 of the Stanford Cardinal dribbles the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at the Greater Victoria Invitational at the Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities (CARSA) on November 30, 2019 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)

Around the Pac-12: Stanford, UW, scheduling quirks

COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 20: Tori Hyduke #11 of George Washington starts an attack during a game between George Washington University and University of Maryland at Xfinity Center on November 20, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Tony Quinn/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Streaking Duquesne, Hyduke excels and more around Atlantic 10

KNOXVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 24: Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Holly Warlick coaching during a college basketball game between the Tennessee Lady Vols and the South Carolina Gamecocks on February 24, 2019, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Former Tennessee head coach Holly Warlick reminisces, reveals she’d like to coach again

COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 20: Shakira Austin #1 of Maryland moves into the attack during a game between George Washington University and University of Maryland at Xfinity Center on November 20, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Tony Quinn/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

By the numbers: Big Ten’s performance through week six

DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 25: Duke Blue Devils guard Rebecca Greenwell (23) with the ball and North Carolina Tar Heels guard Jamie Cherry (10) during the 2nd half of the Women's Duke Blue Devils game versus the Women's North Carolina Tar Heels on February 25, 2018, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Former Duke star Rebecca Greenwell aims for 2020 WNBA debut

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 10: Carlie Littlefield #2 of the Princeton Tigers dribbles up court during a women's basketball game against the George Washington Colonials at the Smith Center on November 102019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Alarie, Littlefield lead Princeton to victory over Penn State

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 20: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics talks to assistant coach Eric Thibault during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on June 20, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NBAE via Getty Images)

New York Liberty down to three head coaching candidates

Deborah Temple (photo courtesy of Ole Miss athletics)

And One: Deborah Temple, Mississippi’s all-around scorer

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 16: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert pose for a photo with Napheesa Collier #24 of Minnesota Lynx after awarded the 2019 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award to her at the press conference on September 16, 2019 at the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Napheesa Collier named Minnesota Professional Athlete of the Year

KNOXVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 08: Texas Longhorns head coach Karen Aston coaching during a college basketball game between the Tennessee Lady Vols and Texas Longhorns on December 8, 2019, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

LISTEN: Conversation with Karen Aston, Texas head coach