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Don't be surprised if Stanford eventually hauls in top class
Glenn Nelson, ESPN HoopGurlzYes, it's way to early to say who will have the top recruiting class of the year, but it sure if fun to try to figure it out. Glenn Nelson offers his take on how it will all shake out.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008Some big names still undecided, but Baylor has best class so far
Chris Hansen, ESPN HoopGurlzThere are plenty of big names still undecided that will change these rankings, but right now Baylor has the best class, writes Chris Hansen.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008It's school first for Ogwumike
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAcademic-oriented sophomore Nnemkadi Ogwumike is a student-athlete -- in that order -- at Stanford.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Paris era ends with Final Four loss
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comUltimately, Courtney Paris fell short of helping OU win its first NCAA title. But she and twin sister Ashley left their mark and lifted the program to its best season in seven years.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009Paris so much more than a promise
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comHer promise to pay back her $64,000 scholarship was more devotional pledge than cocky guarantee -- and a perfect example of who the real Courtney Paris is.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2009Reunited ... and it feels so good
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAfter sharing the court as counselors at a basketball summer camp, Jayne Appel, Angel McCoughtry, Renee Montgomery and Courtney Paris will share the spotlight in St. Louis at the Final Four.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009A hard-fought win for a team still getting used to hard fights
Graham Hays, ESPN.comTennessee's always-reliable defense shut down Stanford in overtime Sunday. But it had some cover from the offense, as underclassmen Shekinna Stricklen and Angie Bjorklund combined for 41 points.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2008Cardinal confront life after Candice Wiggins
Graham Hays, ESPN.comReplace Wade Trophy winner Candice Wiggins? Not likely. But with nearly her entire roster back and a slew of incoming talent, Tara VanDerveer envisions a committee approach.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008Two-year plan pays dividends for Parker, Summitt
Graham Hays, ESPN.comWhen Candace Parker arrived four years ago, many expected Pat Summitt would add multiple championships to her legacy. But it was a perfect two-year plan that added up to titles No. 7 and 8 for the coach and her program.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008Auguste will help defend against Wiggins in title game
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comFor the second straight Final Four, Alberta Auguste is coming up with big performances. She'll need another one Tuesday, especially as she helps shoulder the defensive assignment on Stanford's Candice Wiggins.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2008Returning talent is the silver lining to UConn's semifinal loss
Graham Hays, ESPN.comIt won't help UConn feel better tonight, but in the next few weeks, the Huskies can take solace in the fact that they return one of the nation's most talented -- and now, experienced -- teams.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2008East meets West when UConn, Stanford clash
Graham Hays, ESPN.comWhen Stanford and Connecticut meet in Sunday's first semifinal in Tampa, Fla., each will have a transcontinental transplant playing a key role.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2008Stanford's return to the Final Four a long time coming
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comStanford always has been the gold standard of West Coast women's college basketball. And now, after ending an 11-year Final Four drought, the Cardinal and coach Tara VanDerveer can finally put to rest the haunting memory of their last trip to the semifinals in 1997.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2008Whether the slights are real, Terps, Cardinal have plenty to prove
Ted Miller, ESPN.comStanford and Maryland insist they have a chip on their shoulder. But forget the perceived slights. Stanford needs to prove it has re-established itself among the super elite; Maryland calls this the season that will define its program.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2008With Boyle leading the way, Bears rise up in Bay Area
Graham Hays, ESPN.comLast year, coach Joanne Boyle made the decision to stay at Cal versus returning to her alma mater. And now, with Boyle's Bears giving the Bay Area another top-10 program, the Cal-Stanford women's basketball rivalry is finally taking off.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008
