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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

Moore is unanimous All-America pick

Associated Press

Connecticut forward Maya Moore has become the seventh unanimous choice on The Associated Press' preseason All-America team.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 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

Auriemma to continue with Huskies

Associated Press

Connecticut women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma says he will continue coaching the Huskies while also taking over as coach of the U.S. women's basketball team.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009

Auriemma to lead Olympic team

ESPN.com news services

Fresh from leading unbeaten UConn to the NCAA championship, Geno Auriemma is set to become coach of the U.S. women's basketball team through the 2012 Olympics.

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2009

Delle Donne shines in 2007

Glenn Nelson, HoopGurlz.com

HoopGurlz's Glenn Nelson recaps a year in which UConn and Tennessee again dominated the recruiting trail, Maya Moore shined and post players dominated.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2008

Perennial favorites still on top -- except in Pac-10?

Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.com

From the ACC to the SEC, we identify the favorites, contenders and story lines to watch as the 2007-08 season tips off.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2007

Hall trio leaves lasting legacy

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Best of their era? Try best ever. And now, Janice Lawrence Braxton, Katrina McClain Johnson and Clarissa Davis-Wrightsil are among the latest inductees into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2006

Two coaches, four players to be inducted

Associated Press

Geno Auriemma, who has coached Connecticut to five national titles, will enter the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame this spring with one other coach and four players.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2005

Rutgers remains the favorite in new-look Big East

Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.com

The Big East has grown to 16 teams. But Beth Mowins says the same old favorites will dominate.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2005

Party of five

ESPN.com

Two Big Ten players help headline our list of the top five players in the country.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2004

Summitt must make Lady Vols believe

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Pat Summitt must make Tennessee believe it can beat UConn, Nancy Lieberman writes.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2004

Showdown more than just Taurasi vs. Beard

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Sports thrive on star matchups. But Saturday's showdown will feature much more than Alana Beard vs. Diana Taurasi.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2004

Hype hung on Huskies in early poll

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Three SEC teams and a pair of Big 12 squads all landed in the top 10 of this preseason 25 poll.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2003