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Big East final loss won't hurt Huskies at all

Nancy Lieberman, ESPN.com

So UConn missed out on the Big East's automatic bid. Big deal. The loss to Rutgers on Tuesday won't hurt the Huskies or their NCAA Tournament seeding one bit.

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2007

UConn rebounding is X factor vs. Tennessee

Nancy Lieberman, ESPN.com

For years, Tennessee has won with defense and rebounding. But now, UConn's the one on top when it comes to dominating the glass, which gives the Huskies an edge heading into Saturday's showdown.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2007

Staley vs. Rizzotti in the spotlight in first round

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Two former feisty point guards who are now coaches clash in one of the tourney's top first-round games.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2006

Teams struggle to fill void left by graduation

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

We knew graduation would take a toll. Even traditional powers UConn, Tennessee and Texas were hit hard.

Story | Conversation | February 10, 2005

Irish, Eagles, Knights chasing Huskies

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Notre Dame, Boston College and Rutgers are hoping to end UConn's streak of 11 straight Big East titles.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2004

Summitt must make Lady Vols believe

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Pat Summitt must make Tennessee believe it can beat UConn, Nancy Lieberman writes.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2004

All eyes on Robinson, Ely as UConn comes to town

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Tennessee's post play might be the biggest X-factor when the Lady Vols host UConn on Thursday.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2004

Passing game gets DePaul off to 14-1 start

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Move over UConn. DePaul can pass the rock just as well, and is off to its best start in program history.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2004

Bird's-eye point of view

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Sue Bird knows Diana Taurasi better than most, and recently she shared some of that knowledge.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2003

Hype hung on Huskies in early poll

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Three SEC teams and a pair of Big 12 squads all landed in the top 10 of this preseason 25 poll.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2003

In Detroit, Laimbeer's Shock treatment works

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Swin Cash & Co. are getting it done on the court. But Bill Laimbeer is the secret behind Detroit's success.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2003

Leading roles come naturally for Smith, Taurasi

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Katie Smith and Diana Taurasi aren't very different at all. They're natural-born leaders with several titles between them. But in the WNBA Finals, they'll be on opposite sides. And aren't we in for a treat?

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2007

Breaking down the Dallas Regional

Nancy Lieberman, ESPN.com

North Carolina's an athletic mismatch for George Washington, while Purdue might have too much Katie Gearlds for Georgia.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2007

Latta must play like old self for UNC to top Duke

Nancy Lieberman, ESPN.com

Last season, Ivory Latta's charisma stole the show and led UNC to the Final Four. But if the point guard plays passive Thursday, as she has at times this season, the Tar Heels will struggle against Duke.

Story | Conversation | February 08, 2007

Breaking down the big six conferences

Nancy Lieberman, ESPN.com

Wondering who the favorites are in the major conferences? Here's an ACC to SEC look at who and what to watch for this season.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2006