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2007-08 a season of change for many teams, coaches

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

More 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, 2007

Goestenkors introduced as new Longhorns coach

Associated Press

Gail Goestenkors figures she has plenty of time to work on her singing voice and update that wardrobe away from Duke blue. Introduced as the new women's basketball coach at Texas on Thursday, the 44-year-old Goestenkors said she'll be here until she r

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2007

Goestenkors leaves Duke, heads for Texas

Associated Press

A person with knowledge of her decision says Duke coach Gail Goestenkors is leaving the Blue Devils to coach the Texas women's basketball team.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2007

Goestenkors not expected to make quick job decision

ESPN.com news services

Duke women's basketball coach Gail Goestenkors visited the Texas campus Wednesday to interview for the Longhorns' opening, but said she did not expect to make a quick decision on whether to leave the Blue Devils.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2007

Duke gives Texas permission to speak to Goestenkors

Associated Press

Duke has given Texas permission to speak to Gail Goestenkors about replacing retired Hall of Famer Jody Conradt as the Longhorns' women's basketball coach, a Duke team official said Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 2007

Balanced attack helps No. 4 Duke blow out Texas

Wanisha Smith scored 11 of her 18 points in the first half to lead No. 4 Duke to an 80-52 victory over No. 22 Texas on Sunday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 10, 2006

LSU-OSU, Texas-Duke among Sunday highlights

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

The majority of so-called "big games" haven't turned out to be very interesting so far this season. But perhaps OSU-LSU on Sunday could change the course.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2006

Lady Vols remain atop AP poll for fifth straight week

Associated Press

The Lady Vols led the AP poll for the fifth straight week after defeating two more ranked opponents -- the 101st time Tennessee has been No. 1.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2006

Currie, Duke hold off Texas surge, stay undefeated

Monique Currie scored 23 points and Duke survived a surge from Texas' new freshmen-heavy lineup for a tough 84-70 victory Sunday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 04, 2005

USC drops out of poll after two losses

Associated Press

Even after three more decisive victories, Duke is barely hanging on at No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll. Second-ranked Tennessee just won't let up.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2005

Good grief! What a way we've come

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Since "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted 40 years ago, women's basketball has come a long way.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2005

Top rookies to watch

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Candace Parker gets most of the attention. But these true freshmen will make immediate impacts this season.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2005

'Bigs' have big presence in Chattanooga

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

There's plenty of talent in Chattanooga, which you might think of as the "big-girl" quarter of the draw.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2005

Chatman gives LSU another honoree

ESPN.com news services

LSU swept two of the major awards Wednesday as the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) released its 2004-05 winners and All-America team.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2005

Huskies hit No. 11, lowest in almost 11 years

Associated Press

The Connecticut women dropped to 11th after splitting two road games, ending a run of 199 straight appearances in The Associated Press' top 10.

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2004