Relocation has reason to succeed
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWith an established base of women's college fans, a proven coach in Nolan Richardson and the fan-friendly ways of the WNBA, Detroit's move to Tulsa has every reason to succeed.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009Disappointment meets pragmatism
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIt's sad and disappointing to say goodbye to a WNBA city that has produced a three-time champion. But the Shock's relocation to Tulsa reminds us that the WNBA is a business.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009Paris so much more than a promise
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comHer promise to pay back her $64,000 scholarship was more devotional pledge than cocky guarantee -- and a perfect example of who the real Courtney Paris is.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2009Hand helps Sooners relax
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWhitney Hand's positive personality and potent 3-pointers often relax Oklahoma. And that's just what the Sooners need at the pressure-packed Final Four.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009Reunited ... and it feels so good
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAfter sharing the court as counselors at a basketball summer camp, Jayne Appel, Angel McCoughtry, Renee Montgomery and Courtney Paris will share the spotlight in St. Louis at the Final Four.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009Paris twins, OU push past Purdue
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAll Courtney Paris has ever wanted is to lead Oklahoma to a national title. With a lot of help from her teammates Tuesday, the Sooners took a step closer to that goal, advancing past Purdue and into OU's second Final Four.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009Sooners ready for sweet experience
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThere will be no shortage of fans in Oklahoma City on Sunday. The women's Sweet 16 lineup includes the hometown Sooners, and the crowd should be riled up following the OU men's Elite Eight game.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009All that matters now is one more win
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe march to the Arch is nearly complete. The Final Four is about to take shape. And one more win is all that matters ... until we reach St. Louis.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009UConn leads field into Sweet 16
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe Sweet 16 field is set. Four teams from both the Big East and Big 12 led the way. But all eyes remain on UConn and its undefeated run.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009Team helps Medlock survive tragedy
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comOn the court, you win and lose with your teammates. But after losing her mother in December, Baylor junior Morghan Medlock has learned that teammates can help you get through anything.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009No easy path for any team at this point
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comNo bracket is flawless, but this year's field is pretty sound. And although some top teams will be playing on the "road," and some very familiar matchups might await, right now, there's no easy path for any team -- except, maybe, UConn.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009If UConn doesn't win the title, who will?
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIn sports, even a sure thing isn't truly a sure thing. So if mega-favorite UConn doesn't win the 2009 title, here are some teams that might end up hoisting the championship trophy.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009What does draw hold for UConn?
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comUConn still really doesn't look like it can be stopped, but there could be some challenges, speed bumps and road blocks along the way.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009Big 12 champ Baylor makes case for 1-seed
Mechelle VoepelOKLAHOMA CITY -- In March 2007, there was a lot of chatter about the suddenly open LSU job, including...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 15, 2009
Loss brings OU questions, but doesn't mean doom
Mechelle VoepelOKLAHOMA CITY -- So, of course, the wisecracks will come. Oklahoma's Courtney Paris said on her senior night...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 14, 2009
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