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What will the game be like for Li'l Mel?

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

The birth of a baby in time for the Sweet 16 makes us wonder what the future holds.

Story | March 23, 2001

League loses one of its best coaches

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Bill Laimbeer's stepping down as Detroit's coach three games into the season won't be a popular move for WNBA fans. But because of all he gave to the league, Laimbeer has earned the right to do whatever he wants.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009

Cards come together for comeback

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

In its first Women's Final Four, Louisville looked like a different team -- in a bad way. The Cardinals seemed down and out against Oklahoma, but a second-half comeback led them all the way to their first championship game.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009

Barmore enjoying time again on sideline

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Many people thought former Louisiana Tech head coach Leon Barmore walked away from coaching too early. Now, the game has him back -- as an assistant at Baylor.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2009

Moore, Charles the stars, but Renee really runs the show

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Maya Moore and Tina Charles are the unquestionable stars at Connecticut. But no one's more important to the Huskies' success than ever-steady guard Renee Montgomery.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2008

Goestenkors mulling over monumental decision

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Choosing to stay at Duke or take the head coaching job at Texas is a monumental and agonizing choice for Gail Goestenkors. It's a decision she has more than earned the right to make -- and have respected by everyone.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2007

LSU bungles Chatman saga

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

It's not possible to earn a more resounding "F" than LSU has on dealing with Pokey Chatman's resignation. But amid all the rumors, it's hard not to feel for the LSU players, who are caught in the middle of the debacle.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2007

Here's to hoping Parker stays put for the long haul

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Ten years ago, Pat Summitt helped Peyton Manning decide whether to return to Tennessee for his final year of eligibility. With rumors flying that Candace Parker might leave early, this expert hopes Summitt can be as convincing again.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2007

Plenty of questions abound as 2006-07 nears

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Whether Maryland can repeat as champ this season is hardly the most pressing question on our columnist's mind as the new season nears.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2006

From amazing April to a grueling August

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

In her first preseason since winning the NCAA title, August was supposed to be fun. Instead, Kim Mulkey-Robertson lost one of her top players to another program, and a longtime friend to emphysema.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2005

Too much, too soon?

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Is all this attention on Candace Parker a good thing? And why did the top-rated prospect wait so long to commit?

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2003

For Teasley, the eyes have it

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

After Lisa Leslie went down, Nikki Teasley took the West on her shoulders in the All-Star Game.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2003

Defining the best no easy task

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Trying to judge coaching -- like coaching itself -- is harder than a lot of people think.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2003

Purdue's junior achievers

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Purdue's four-player junior class, and lone senior Mary Jo Noon, have helped the Boilers to an 8-1 start.

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2002

A collision of giants

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Duke might be No. 1, but the Devils aren't quite a giant yet. At least not in popular opinion, if chat rooms and the like are any indication.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2002