As I have alluded to in the past, my buddy, Dom Amore, who covers the UConn men’s basketball team, and I, who writes about the women’s team, have been very busy lately putting together a bunch of stories for our always boffo college basketball preview section. It will be published at some point, in the Hartford Courant, before the start of the season on Nov. 14; if they can find enough paper to fit all these ... Read more
Breanna Stewart Just Did What No One Thought Possible—Leading UConn to a Historic Fourth Straight Title.BT
INDIANAPOLIS — Breanna Stewart and UConn stand alone. Geno Auriemma, too, after another flawless season by the dominating Huskies. UConn won an unprecedented fourth straight national championship Tuesday night, capping another perfect season by routing Syracuse 82-51. Until now, only the UCLA men’s team had won four in a row in Division I, rolling to seven consecutive championships (1967-73) under John Wooden. With ... Read more
How Becoming a Naturalized Citizen Turned Megan Gustafson Into an Olympic Game-Changer.BT
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France (AP) — Megan Gustafson has been The Associated Press women's college basketball player of the year, a WNBA draft pick and played basketball around the world. The native of Port Wing, Wisconsin, and now backup on the Las Vegas Aces is an Olympian. With a victory to boot. Not for the United States, the country so deep in women's talent that the Americans could fill a starting unit from their ... Read more
Beyond the Court, Beyond the State—How Aaliyah Nye’s Tribal Spirit Fuels Her Alabama Comeback.BT
For Aaliyah Nye, basketball has always been more than just a game—it’s been a bridge connecting every part of her identity. Whether she’s draining a corner three in Coleman Coliseum or speaking with young fans after practice, Nye carries her heritage and her family’s values with pride. “It’s really about representing where I come from,” Nye said. “Every time I step on the court, I’m not just playing for myself or for ... Read more
[VIDEO] Tempers Explode as Brittney Griner and Los Angeles Sparks Rookie Collide in a Wild On-Court Confrontation.BT
The altercation between Brittney Griner and Rickea Jackson has quickly become one of the most talked-about moments of the WNBA season. Emotions were already running high in the heated matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and the Los Angeles Sparks. What began as a routine rebound battle turned into a viral moment that showcased both the intensity and the passion of the league. After the ejections, both benches appeared ... Read more