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Next generation full of talent, promise
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWith players such as Lisa Leslie retiring, it's time to look at the upcoming generation of women's basketball players.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009Milton-Jones not done with Team USA
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comTwo-time Olympian DeLisha Milton-Jones wasn't among the core eight named to the U.S. women's senior national team. But the 35-year-old hopes she's not done suiting up for USA Basketball.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009U.S. women name eight core players
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIn naming eight core players for the next three years, the U.S. women's senior national team answered some questions. But the jigsaw puzzle is only beginning to be pieced together.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009Auriemma a great fit for Team USA
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAs UConn's coach, Geno Auriemma faces high expectations year-round. Which is why he is perfectly suited to take over the U.S. women's basketball team -- and long due the honor.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009Smith won't follow Shock to Tulsa
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comKatie Smith doesn't know yet whether her ailing back will allow her to continue playing in the WNBA. But the free agent says if she comes back, she won't suit up for Tulsa.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Charles looks to flex more serious side
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comTina Charles' "lighter side" didn't lend itself right away to being all-business at the required times. But the center's breakthrough moment last season helped UConn cap a 39-0 mark, something she looks to build on in her senior season.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009It's school first for Ogwumike
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAcademic-oriented sophomore Nnemkadi Ogwumike is a student-athlete -- in that order -- at Stanford.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Catchings' hoop dream put on hold
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe WNBA Finals have come and gone, and Tamika Catchings still hasn't won the one thing she still wants most in basketball: a WNBA championship.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009Pondexter drives Finals back to Phoenix
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe WNBA Finals will be decided Friday in Phoenix, and the Mercury know they have Cappie Pondexter -- who played terrific in both games in Indiana -- to thank for extending the series.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009Taurasi adds title, Finals MVP honor
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIt hasn't been a perfect summer for Diana Taurasi. But the postseason couldn't have been better, as the WNBA Finals MVP added a second league title to her jam-packed trophy case.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009Phoenix, Finals even better in 2009
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comPhoenix will be remembered as the 2009 champion, but two great teams wrapped up one great WNBA Finals on Friday.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009Finals feature Aussie influence
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comTully Bevilaqua and Penny Taylor are making sure the WNBA Finals feature an Australian influence.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009Taurasi, Merc look to tie WNBA Finals
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comDiana Taurasi faces one more "back-against-the-wall" moment when the Mercury face Indiana in Game 4 on Wednesday. But she has had plenty of those in her career -- and most have gone her way.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009Time on Fever's side in Game 3
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWith 3.4 seconds left, the Fever had a one-point lead but the Mercury had the ball. Yes, once again, the WNBA Finals came down to the final few seconds.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009For Douglas, you can go home again
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWhat made Indiana embracing the Fever in the WNBA Finals inevitable? The team's skills, personalities and community service. And perhaps the simple presence of Katie Douglas, who is Indiana.
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