Pedersen embraces her inner geek
Graham Hays, ESPN.comBeing labeled a geek doesn't faze Kayla Pedersen. In fact, the Stanford junior admits her book smarts and mental strength helped her switch positions, a move that only made Stanford stronger.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009Stanford-UConn? The next great rivalry
Graham Hays, ESPN.comForget about the marquee regular-season matchup we used to have. Because when UConn hosts Stanford on Wednesday, there will be plenty to enjoy in the game's greatest current rivalry.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009A day in the life of the underdog
Graham Hays, ESPN.comWhat's it like to play the team you grew up idolizing? What's it like to be the underdog preparing to face the nation's No. 1 program? Hofstra gave Graham Hays an inside look at the day in the life of prepping for UConn.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Times change, but Auriemma hasn't
Graham Hays, ESPN.comIt's easy to forget that on his way to 700 career victories, Geno Auriemma built a program in the basketball wilderness in Storrs and won with players other programs didn't want.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009Vandersloot grows into elite point guard
Graham Hays, ESPN.comAs a point guard, Courtney Vandersloot takes control and says what needs to be said. And now, the junior guard is perhaps the best point guard in the country.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Cards aim to reload this season
Graham Hays, ESPN.comSeven months ago, Louisville played in its first NCAA title game. But now, after graduating two key players, are the Cardinals simply reloading -- or having to rebuild?
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Middle of nowhere? Perfect Friday night
Graham Hays, ESPN.comIt was only the opening night of the season. And neither team is ranked. But South Dakota State and Gonzaga played what will no doubt be one of the season's best games, all while chipping away at their mid-major label.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Greene fits holes, roles for Huskies
Graham Hays, ESPN.comIn Maya Moore and Tina Charles, UConn has more star power and talent than most teams. But Kalana Greene's ability to fill whatever role the Huskies need is just as important.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Appel takes lead for Stanford
Graham Hays, ESPN.comStanford has size, talent and experience. And if the Cardinal are to reach a third consecutive Final Four, they'll get there by following the best center in the country, Jayne Appel.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Teams to watch as 2009-10 unfolds
Graham Hays, ESPN.comFrom San Diego State to Boston College, here are some teams to keep an eye on outside the Top 25 this season.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Slew of great games coming our way
Graham Hays, ESPN.comFrom season openers on Nov. 13 all the way to Championship Week, the women's college basketball schedule packs a punch in 2009-10.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009NCAA soccer gains British influence
Graham Hays, ESPN.comIt's not abnormal to find a British player on an NCAA soccer roster, but the number of women crossing the Atlantic to play college ball has greatly increased over the past decade.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009WNBA is better than ever
Graham Hays, ESPN.comWhatever issues the WNBA might face at the gate and at the bank, Saturday's All-Star Game proved the WNBA product is better than ever before.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2009All-Stars know each other well
Graham Hays, ESPN.comAll-Stars Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are two of the most recognizable players in women's basketball. And the former teammates and champions know each other's games and personalities better than anybody.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 20095 Burning Questions on 2010
Graham Hays, ESPN.comIt's been less than 24 hours since the NCAA softball season came to an end, but we're already pumped for next year. And we've got the answers to 5 Burning Questions on 2010.
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