What will the game be like for Li'l Mel?
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe birth of a baby in time for the Sweet 16 makes us wonder what the future holds.
Story | March 23, 2001Healthy Greene giving big boost to UConn this season
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAfter missing most of last season with a knee injury, Kalana Greene is back at UConn this season, shooting better than ever and helping the Huskies to a 3-0 start.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2008Moore always looking for more ways to improve her game
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comSure, Maya Moore has yet to lead UConn to a national title. But the sophomore wing, who plays all out all the time, does just about everything right for the Huskies.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2008These Huskies have a lot in common with the 2001-02 champs
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comSeven years ago, UConn started the season with a lot of similarities to this 2007-08 squad. And while no one expects these Huskies to hunt down another perfect season like 2002's 39-0 run, UConn is the easy pick as the preseason favorite.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008A look at the journey to the 2009 Final Four
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWho knew Sacagawea was such a hoops expert? As the 2008-09 season officially gets under way, the Shoshone guide breaks down what might happen en route to the Final Four in the Show-Me State.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008Despite odds, injuries, Shock win third WNBA title
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comThe Shock's sweep of San Antonio might imply this year's title run was their easiest. But Detroit overcame injuries, suspensions, midseason trades and the regular-season's top team to capture the crown.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2008McWilliams-Franklin helps Detroit find way to WNBA Finals again
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comAs expected, Detroit depended on Deanna Nolan and Katie Smith to clinch its third consecutive trip to the WNBA Finals. But Taj McWilliams-Franklin's post presence helped pave the way to the championship series, too.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2008With these four left, rest of playoffs should be win-win
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comNo matter what happens in the conference finals, the WNBA Finals pretty much can't go wrong with these four teams left.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008Unlikely stars help lift Liberty, Silver Stars to conference finals
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comThe playoffs are the time when players can unexpectedly become MVPs for a game when it really matters most. And Essence Carson and Edwige Lawson-Wade did that Monday to help New York and San Antonio move on in the postseason.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2008New York falls short in Game 2, has one more shot at Sun
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comThe "next generation" has arrived in the WNBA playoffs. Can the Liberty's youngsters help New York seal the deal against the Sun on Monday? Or will history repeat itself?
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2008Fever disappear as Shock deliver in Game 1
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comOn Friday, Indiana and Detroit couldn't have been more different. The Shock and Deanna Nolan couldn't be stopped, and Katie Douglas and the Fever couldn't get going.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2008Monarchs lose despite Penicheiro's best efforts
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comTicha Penicheiro did all she could to try to lead Sacramento to victory Thursday, even doubling her scoring average. But it just wasn't enough to overcome Becky Hammon and the Silver Stars.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008And the winner is ...
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comBefore the WNBA playoffs get under way Thursday, Mechelle Voepel checks in with her regular-season awards picks and some playoff predictions.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008Shock, Silver Stars are favorites, but what would title mean to all?
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comAt least one expert expects Detroit and San Antonio to clash in the WNBA finals. But what exactly would a title mean to all eight of the playoff teams?
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008Bird's focus, intensity keep her among the WNBA's best
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comSue Bird isn't the best athlete, quickest player or best shooter on the court. But Bird knows how to stay mentally focused and intense better than anybody -- which is why she has won at every level.
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