Carlee steps up in Hand's absence
Graham Hays, ESPN.comWhen she went down with a season-ending knee injury, Whitney Hand said there was nobody she'd rather see take her place than friend and teammate Carlee Roethlisberger. So far, Ben's little sister is making the most of the opportunity.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Coale, Giorgis make magic at McCann
Graham Hays, ESPN.comPulled from the high school ranks in the same communities they now coach in collegiately, Sherri Coale and Brian Giorgis have dramatically changed their programs, to the point that thousands came out to see them meet Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009UConn one win away from perfection
Graham Hays, ESPN.comAll season long, UConn talked about taking things one game at a time rather than the possibility of perfection. Now, after withstanding some early punches from Stanford before running away in a rout, they're one and the same.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009Can Walz outmaneuver Final Four?
Graham Hays, ESPN.comSome teams just outplay you offensively. But thanks to coach Jeff Walz and the masterful X's and O's in his game plans, Louisville's defense also excels at shutting down the opposition's strengths.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2009Pohlen gets the point for Stanford
Graham Hays, ESPN.comLife after Candice Wiggins has been a test of both body and spirit at Stanford. Sophomore guard Jeanette Pohlen has answered both challenges.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2009Huskies are still the heavy favorite
Graham Hays, ESPN.comThis might be portrayed as the Final Four of foregone conclusions. But for as much as Connecticut arrives in St. Louis as the heavy favorite, the three challengers are as complete as it gets.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009What would it take to beat UConn?
Graham Hays, ESPN.comSo just what sort of personnel would it take to end UConn's perfect run this season? The combination of these five players just might be able to handle the Huskies.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009Rebounding gives Baylor a boost
Graham Hays, ESPN.comLike their mothers before them, Danielle Wilson and Rachel Allison have become basketball stars. And they've helped give Baylor its best rebounding team in Kim Mulkey's tenure.
Story | Conversation | February 19, 2009Sooners QB factory extends to hardwood
Graham Hays, ESPN.comAny team whose best player makes her living on the block, as Courtney Paris does at Oklahoma, can ill afford to squander possessions without getting touches for its star. That leaves sophomore point guard Danielle Robinson with a balancing act to master.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2008Unbeaten UConn runs over fourth-ranked Oklahoma
Graham Hays, ESPN.comThree players posting double-doubles and improving to a perfect 5-0 mark is impressive. But the real story of UConn's 106-78 win over fourth-ranked OU on Sunday was the pace the Huskies played.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2008Notre Dame's Allen puts in performance for the ages
Graham Hays, ESPN.comNotre Dame had already overcome season-ending injuries and off-court tragedies. So a five-point deficit in overtime didn't seem like such a hurdle Tuesday, especially with Charel Allen pouring in the best individual performance of the tourney so far.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2008Irish hope guard play neutralizes disadvantage in the post
Graham Hays, ESPN.comOklahoma has an advantage in the post as long as it has the Paris twins. But rather than directing its resources at an impossible battle against that strength, Notre Dame hopes its four-guard lineup presents an equal-opportunity mismatch.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2008Sooners still making adjustments, but a win is a win
Graham Hays, ESPN.comYes, OU still looks shaky. But the Sooners are learning to win with what strengths they have -- even if it means winning ugly.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2008Bobbitt's six treys, 27 points help lead Lady Vols past Sooners
Graham Hays, ESPN.comIt was a meeting of superstars, a battle of two 6-foot-4 All-Americans and former player of the year winners. But in the end, 5-2 point guard Shannon Bobbitt proved just as important as top-ranked Tennessee beat OU.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 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.
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