Tag Archives: women’s basketball

New Terps Women’s Hoops Pledge Realizes Dream (Baltimore Sun)

Maryland has that effect on people. So does Coach B. I hope that Chloe Pavlech finds UM to be everything she wants it to be. Recruiting Report: New Terps women’s hoops pledge realizes dream. more…

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What’s So Special About UConn? Nothing, Really.

The University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball team’s record now stands at 74-0 double-digit wins and counting. The amazing thing is that this sort of dominance isn’t unusual for the Huskies. It makes you wonder: factoring the talent, the tactics, the defenses, what’s so special about UConn? The truth is, not that much. more…

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WTF Was Steve Key Thinking?

It’s become clear that the Chicago Sky and Kristi Toliver haven’t exactly had the most ideal of campaigns in 2009. Seems to me like Head Coach and GM Steve Key erred on draft day. more…

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2009 WNBA Pre-Training Camp Quick Thoughts

This is going to be one wacky preseason in the WNBA. I’d expect that in the coming weeks there is going to be a lot of player movement as marketable players get waived due to the 11-man roster as well as cap issues. more…

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The 2009 WNBA 11-player Roster SNAFU

The WNBA has had a history of making very considered moves to help the league not only survive but grow. This past offseason, due to the effects of the economic downslide, the WNBA announced that, for the 2009 season, rosters would be cut from thirteen spots down to eleven. Did the league err? more…

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2009 WNBA Draft – Last Thoughts Before the Draft

Now, having seen the players playing outside of their conferences at season’s end, as well has having more information concerning WNBA team needs, and factoring the comments from around the web about my previous post, I’d agree that my previous list needs some tweaking. more…

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Why Did Maryland Lose the 2009 NCAA Women’s Basketball Regional Final?

Why did the Maryland Terrapins lose their Elite Eight game in the 2009 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament? Was it defense? Was it offense? The phase of the moon? No…it was something much more insidious and yet predictable. more…

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Thanks, ‘Riss For Delivering Maryland to the 2009 Elite Eight

There really isn’t much to say about Marissa Coleman’s performance during the game between Maryland and Vanderbilt in the “Sweet Sixteen” game of the 2009 NCAA Women’s Basketball tournament that isn’t covered by, “Wow.” more…

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Maryland Terps Still Get No Respect

What does it take for Maryland women’s basketball to get respect? more…

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Few Options For Viewing 2009 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tourney

The 2009 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, like any 64-team tournament, holds the promise of many interesting games. Games that will be competitive. Games featuring teams I want to watch. This tournament is touted by ESPN as having all the games available. Well…perhaps for some. more…

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