Latta must play like old self for UNC to top Duke
Nancy Lieberman, ESPN.comLast 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, 2007Confidence the key to Terps' win
Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.comMaryland always thought it was going to win. That confidence -- instilled by coach Brenda Frese -- was the difference Tuesday as the Terps came back for their first NCAA title.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2006Defense, post game could determine outcome
Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.comExpect a wide-open game with plenty of scoring as the ACC's Duke and Maryland take aim at their first NCAA title on Tuesday. But the Blue Devils tip off as the favorite.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2006Fowles, rebounding could decide semifinal
Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.comThe play of LSU's Sylvia Fowles and the battle on the boards could be the difference when LSU meets Duke in the Final Four on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2006Staley vs. Rizzotti in the spotlight in first round
Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.comTwo former feisty point guards who are now coaches clash in one of the tourney's top first-round games.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2006Duke perimeter ranks tops in country
Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.comDuke's No. 1 again -- and has the nation's top perimeter in Monique Currie and Lindsey Harding.
Story | Conversation | February 13, 2006Duke could have used more Currie down stretch
Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.comWhen UNC erased a 12-point deficit over the final 10:58 in Sunday's win, Monique Currie could have been a bigger factor for Duke.
Story | Conversation | January 29, 2006Duke-UNC showdown will highlight PG battle
Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.comThe latest No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown in women's basketball will be decided by the opposing point guards, and our analyst breaks down the matchup between Lindsey Harding and Ivory Latta.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2006Talent will carry Tennessee past Duke
Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.comJohn Wooden once said he favored talent over experience. And that mindset is exactly why our ESPN analyst is picking Tennessee to top Duke on Monday.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2006Top rookies to watch
Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.comCandace Parker gets most of the attention. But these true freshmen will make immediate impacts this season.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2005Early observations on the round of 16
Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.comMark French and UCSB shouldn't be counted out vs. UConn yet, writes Nancy Lieberman.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2004Early observations on the round of 16
Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.comESPN analyst Nancy Lieberman expects Duke-La. Tech to be the best game in the Sweet 16.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2004Beard at her best
Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.comIn the past, critics have said Alana Beard failed to come up big in big games. That's not the case this season.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2004Hype hung on Huskies in early poll
Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.comThree SEC teams and a pair of Big 12 squads all landed in the top 10 of this preseason 25 poll.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2003Breaking down the big six conferences
Nancy Lieberman, ESPN.comWondering 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, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "duke blue devils" make the list?