Thomas takes control at Duke
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comInstead 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, 2009Duke is top team in Triangle right now
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAll 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, 2009Three Duke grads shine for Mystics
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comSome of the best players in ACC history are together again on the Mystics. And that familiarity has been a big factor in Washington's 4-1 start.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009MSU gets last word over Duke, McCallie
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comDuke has had its ups and downs and didn't play its best in Tuesday's upset. But a flawed system that put a top seed on its opponent's home court in the second round didn't help, either.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009UConn leads field into Sweet 16
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe Sweet 16 field is set. Four teams from both the Big East and Big 12 led the way. But all eyes remain on UConn and its undefeated run.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009No easy path for any team at this point
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comNo bracket is flawless, but this year's field is pretty sound. And although some top teams will be playing on the "road," and some very familiar matchups might await, right now, there's no easy path for any team -- except, maybe, UConn.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009If UConn doesn't win the title, who will?
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIn sports, even a sure thing isn't truly a sure thing. So if mega-favorite UConn doesn't win the 2009 title, here are some teams that might end up hoisting the championship trophy.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009What will happen in the '09 tournament?
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIf Charlie Creme's December Bracketology ended up as March's 64-team NCAA tournament field, how would it play out? Here are round-by-round predictions -- and yes, UConn reaches St. Louis and the Final Four.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008Black back and driving force behind Blue Devils
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comForced to watch from the bench a year ago while recovering from an injury, Chante Black is now the driving force behind third-seeded Duke.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2008Irish to get another shot at Tennessee
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comCan Texas A&M's backcourt get the better of Duke's stronger front line? Can Notre Dame slow down defending champ Tennessee -- better than it did earlier this season when the Lady Vols beat the Irish by 24 points? We'll find out Sunday.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2008Despite loss, Duke has plenty to be proud of
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comDespite the loss, Duke outplayed Tennessee in several areas and dropped one of the season's best defensive performances on the defending champs. More importantly, the Blue Devils showed they're still one of the top programs in the country.
Story | Conversation | January 29, 2008Parker hits pivotal shot, but freshmen come through in win
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comYes, Candace Parker hit the game-winning shot. But freshmen Angie Bjorklund and Vicki Baugh carried Tennessee when its upperclassmen faltered, especially in the first half.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2008Summitt's Lady Vols ready for Duke, Crazies
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comNo. 2 Tennessee is the clear favorite at 10th-ranked Duke on Monday -- no matter what antics the Cameron Crazies pull.
Story | Conversation | January 27, 2008Things coming together right now for Duke
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThree weeks into the season, Duke was riding a three-game losing streak. Eight straight wins later, there's a building feeling that everything is starting to come together for the Blue Devils.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 20082007-08 a season of change for many teams, coaches
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comMore so than any recent season in history, major changes have taken place this past offseason. Big-time coaches have changed schools (or returned, in Van Chancellor's case at LSU) and there have been some significant hirings of African-American women.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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