Losing Hones hurts, but Stanford will be OK
Graham Hays, ESPN.comThe sad reality is that seemingly every women's team has to deal with injuries, but Stanford is near the top of the class in dealing with them. And that's why the Cardinal will carry on, despite losing JJ Hones to a torn ACL.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008Commodores' commandment: overcome thy neighbor
Graham Hays, ESPN.comVanderbilt has long lived in the shadow of in-state rival Tennessee. But Christina Wirth, Jennifer Risper and the Commodores are less interested in living up to their neighbor's legacy than creating one of their own.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2008Two-year plan pays dividends for Parker, Summitt
Graham Hays, ESPN.comWhen Candace Parker arrived four years ago, many expected Pat Summitt would add multiple championships to her legacy. But it was a perfect two-year plan that added up to titles No. 7 and 8 for the coach and her program.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008Wide-ranging jobs of assistant coaches never stop
Graham Hays, ESPN.comFrom film rooms to scouting reports, assistant coaches have to be ready to do a little of everything. For Tennessee, that might mean a little poetry and improv.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2008Redbirds ready to step into spotlight
Graham Hays, ESPN.comMarist made headlines last season. But this year's mid-major success story just might belong to Robin Pingeton and Illinois State.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2008Changes leave Blue Devils seeking new identity
Graham Hays, ESPN.comDuke returns plenty of talent and depth. But a new coach and a new system mean the Blue Devils must develop a new identity this season, as well.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2007Wiggins takes aim at her final title shot
Graham Hays, ESPN.comWith Candice Wiggins back at her natural position, Jayne Appel continuing to blossom in the frontcourt, and a stinging home loss seven months ago still fresh in their minds, the Stanford Cardinal promise to be better this season, both on the court and mentally.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2007Aussies propel Hawaii to No. 17 ranking
Graham Hays, ESPN.comJustine Smethurst and Clare Warwick field many strange questions about their native Australia. But it's their play on the field that has Hawaii fans cheering.
Story | Conversation | April 18, 2007Rebels run (and lift and sprint) past Sooners
Graham Hays, ESPN.comConsidering the Rebels have been working on their conditioning for a year, it's no wonder Oklahoma just couldn't keep up with Mississippi's frenetic tempo Sunday.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2007Marist making most of first trip to Sweet 16
Graham Hays, ESPN.comBe careful about those misplaced metaphors. Marist's first trip to the Sweet 16 might sound fit for a fairy tale. But this "Cinderella" is leaving a lot more than a glass slipper behind.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2007Turtle power only goes so far
Graham Hays, ESPN.comSo what if the Terps are oh-fers in big games this season? They have plenty of talent. And as they proved last year, couple that with one break and you can run all the way to the NCAA title.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2007New-look Vandy could go far this March
Graham Hays, ESPN.comVanderbilt is nothing if not consistent. The Commodores execute. They're experienced. But this year, the Dores might not look like their usual selves -- and that's why they might go further than ever before.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2007Dayton the toughest; keep eye on Middle Tennessee
Graham Hays, ESPN.comWhich regional is the toughest? Who has the best chance of upsetting a No. 1 seed early on? Who's the most overlooked player in the bracket? Graham Hays has the answers.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2007Complementary players are key to UNC's success
Graham Hays, ESPN.comUNC's depth carried it past Maryland on Saturday and into the ACC final. And it's that cast of complementary players that might carry UNC to an ACC title and possibly greater postseason glory.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2007Four questions for the Final Four
Graham Hays, ESPN.comThe four Boston-bound teams already have answered a lot of questions and appear to have few holes. But that doesn't mean there aren't a few things to ponder while awaiting Sunday's semifinals.
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