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Post-Paris twin era under way at OU

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

The post-Paris twins era is under way at Oklahoma. But don't underestimate the Sooners, who will play a fast-paced, guard-oriented attack this season.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Hand helps Sooners relax

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Whitney Hand's positive personality and potent 3-pointers often relax Oklahoma. And that's just what the Sooners need at the pressure-packed Final Four.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009

Paris twins, OU push past Purdue

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

All Courtney Paris has ever wanted is to lead Oklahoma to a national title. With a lot of help from her teammates Tuesday, the Sooners took a step closer to that goal, advancing past Purdue and into OU's second Final Four.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009

Sooners ready for sweet experience

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

There will be no shortage of fans in Oklahoma City on Sunday. The women's Sweet 16 lineup includes the hometown Sooners, and the crowd should be riled up following the OU men's Elite Eight game.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009

UConn leads field into Sweet 16

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

The Sweet 16 field is set. Four teams from both the Big East and Big 12 led the way. But all eyes remain on UConn and its undefeated run.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009

What does draw hold for UConn?

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

UConn still really doesn't look like it can be stopped, but there could be some challenges, speed bumps and road blocks along the way.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

Now introducing: Maryhoma Soonerps

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Since no one has been able to beat UConn this season, it made us wonder: What combination of teams might be able to topple the top-ranked Huskies?

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2009

Coaching moves turn 2006-07 into unforgettable season

Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.com

Coaches can talk all they want about "dream jobs" and insist "it's not about the money." But as the past few months have illustrated, Division I coaching in women's basketball really is a business.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2007

Tennessee tops pre-, pre- preseason Top 25

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Ah, there's nothing more fun than picking the Top 25 for next season … when next season is seven months away.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2007

Four ranked teams to clash in Tip-Off Classic

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Oklahoma is the host of Sunday's State Farm Tip-off Classic, and it's also the one program of the four participating that doesn't have any real question marks.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2006

'Bigs' have big presence in Chattanooga

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

There's plenty of talent in Chattanooga, which you might think of as the "big-girl" quarter of the draw.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2005

Don't have to be a feminist, but need to 'feel it'

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Among today's female athletes, there's little reverence for those who worked for women's progress. Hopefully, Title IX won't have to lose ground for them to feel it.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2002