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Next generation full of talent, promise

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

With players such as Lisa Leslie retiring, it's time to look at the upcoming generation of women's basketball players.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Milton-Jones not done with Team USA

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Two-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, 2009

U.S. women name eight core players

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

In 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, 2009

Auriemma a great fit for Team USA

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

As 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, 2009

Fowles helps U.S. women open Games with win

Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.com

The USA women's basketball team has relied on Lisa Leslie for years. But in Saturday's Olympic win over the Czech Republic, Sylvia Fowles proved the Americans have plenty of post depth.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2008

Hammon, Russia top Latvia in opener

Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.com

Becky Hammon might not know the words to the Russian anthem, but she's having no problem fitting in with her Russian teammates.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2008

U.S. women chase fourth consecutive gold medal

Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.com

Lisa Leslie and the U.S. women are feeling right at home in Beijing -- and are hoping to win the fourth consecutive U.S. gold medal in women's basketball.

Story | Conversation | August 08, 2008

Smith won't follow Shock to Tulsa

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Katie 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, 2009

Charles looks to flex more serious side

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Tina 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, 2009

It's school first for Ogwumike

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Academic-oriented sophomore Nnemkadi Ogwumike is a student-athlete -- in that order -- at Stanford.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Pondexter drives Finals back to Phoenix

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Catchings' hoop dream put on hold

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Taurasi adds title, Finals MVP honor

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

It 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, 2009

Phoenix, Finals even better in 2009

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Phoenix will be remembered as the 2009 champion, but two great teams wrapped up one great WNBA Finals on Friday.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Finals feature Aussie influence

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Tully Bevilaqua and Penny Taylor are making sure the WNBA Finals feature an Australian influence.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009