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Griffin grows into star at Nebraska

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Finally healthy after multiple injuries marred her early college years, Kelsey Griffin has helped Nebraska to an 11-0 start and could be on her way to an All-American season.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009

Rivals ready for the next chapter

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Stanford trails Tennessee 21-5 in their all-time series, but Saturday's clash between the country's second- and third-ranked teams -- both of which are unbeaten -- promises to add a great chapter to the rivalry.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Coop makes seamless transition

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

He has won WNBA titles and coached in the NBA. Now, Michael Cooper is back in college, hoping to restore USC among the nation's elite programs.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Thomas takes control at Duke

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Instead of playing with USA Basketball this past summer, Jasmine Thomas opted to stay at Duke and build her strength. The move has paid off for the point guard, who is averaging 17.8 points and has been one of the nation's top players so far this season.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

When a battle turns into a blessing

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

With five months of chemotherapy and an incredibly strong mindset, Jessica Breland beat Hodgkin's lymphoma earlier this fall. And now, the North Carolina senior says the worst thing she has dealt with is also, astonishingly, a blessing.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Duke is top team in Triangle right now

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

All the Triangle teams won Sunday, and each victory told us different things about the ACC rivals. But right now, Duke looks to be the top team among the trio.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

T-spoon takes on mentors at Baylor

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

In 1988, Teresa Weatherspoon, Leon Barmore and Kim Mulkey all won an NCAA title together at Louisiana Tech. Saturday, they'll be on opposite sides when Baylor hosts the Lady Techsters.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Smith won't follow Shock to Tulsa

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Katie Smith doesn't know yet whether her ailing back will allow her to continue playing in the WNBA. But the free agent says if she comes back, she won't suit up for Tulsa.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Hand's injury drops OU roster to nine players

Mechelle Voepel

...Crazy thing, isn't it? Leaping from a plane? That was a piece of cake. Just playing basketball? That's where Hand really got hurt. Hand has the sad distinction of being the first big...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Big 12 holds no big surprises

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

The good and the bad of the Big 12 holds few surprises for Mechelle Voepel after all these years.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Baylor's Griner never grows tired of dunking

Mechelle Voepel

...to dunk?' I wouldn't say I enjoy it, either, because there is a lot more to basketball than just dunking. But … actually doing it? That never gets old." However, making a fuss over...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Blue Raiders ready for brutal schedule

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

With six seniors, including the nation's leading scorer, Middle Tennessee is up for any challenge this season -- including a rare visit Wednesday from the Lady Vols.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Will Monarchs move nearby or fold?

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

With the Monarchs out of Sacramento, the WNBA hopes to find a new home for the franchise in the Bay Area.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Routs remind us of the way we were

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Did Tuesday's routs prove we need a UConn-Tennessee regular-season matchup back? No, but the series sure is missed.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Tennessee (2-0) tops another Big 12 foe

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Texas Tech wasn't much of matchup for the Lady Vols on Tuesday. But after 11 losses last season, they'll relish every victory this year -- and there figures to be plenty.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009