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Maryland ready to move on from 2006-07 letdown

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Despite 28 wins, last season was a disappointing one for Maryland. And though the Terps might not have a title to defend this season, they have plenty to prove.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2007

Douglas disputes report that she turned down USA

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Reject an offer to play for USA Basketball? Not the Sun's Katie Douglas, despite a report to the contrary.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2006

Evans a constant statement-maker

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

One of the nation's top players -- and second-leading scorer -- faces one of the nation's top teams Friday when Dawn Evans and James Madison play at Duke.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Vandersloot grows into elite point guard

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

As a point guard, Courtney Vandersloot takes control and says what needs to be said. And now, the junior guard is perhaps the best point guard in the country.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Players to watch as 2009-10 unfolds

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

We'll have to wait until January to see Florida State freshman Leonor Rodriguez play. But she's one of six players to keep an eye on as the season progresses.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Appel takes lead for Stanford

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Stanford has size, talent and experience. And if the Cardinal are to reach a third consecutive Final Four, they'll get there by following the best center in the country, Jayne Appel.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

All-Stars know each other well

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

All-Stars Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are two of the most recognizable players in women's basketball. And the former teammates and champions know each other's games and personalities better than anybody.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009

Charles leads UConn to NCAA title

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Tina Charles has been overshadowed by Renee Montgomery and Maya Moore and borne the brunt of her coach's criticism throughout the season. But on Tuesday, the junior center ensured Connecticut would cap its perfect season and sixth national championship.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009

Cardinals quickly climb into spotlight

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Win or lose Tuesday, the season has been a success for Louisville and coach Jeff Walz, who led the Cardinals to the NCAA title game in just his second season.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

East meets West in diverse Trenton

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The Trenton Regional is home to a particularly prolific and relatively rare convergence of the coasts, as a pair of Pac-10 teams and flyover resident Texas A&M join UConn in New Jersey.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2009

35 years later, Summitt still going strong

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Pat Summitt's ability to change with the times is impressive. But her ability to live outside the confines of the times is really what has made the Tennessee coach so successful.

Story | Conversation | January 31, 2009

No ranked team's safe with Sverrisdottir, TCU around

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Just a month into the season, sophomore point guard Helena Sverrisdottir has helped TCU to a top-25 ranking and a pair of top-five upsets.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2008

Finally eligible, Jackrabbits turn eye toward NCAA tournament

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Five seasons into its transition to Division I, South Dakota State is finally eligible to participate in both the Summit League conference tournament and the NCAA tournament. And after opening the season 4-0 versus big-conference foes, the Jackrabbits appear eager to make up for lost time.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008

Teams and players to watch as 2008-09 unfolds

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Historically, women's basketball national champions have started out ranked in the preseason top 10. But half the fun of the march toward April comes from the plotlines that unfold for teams elsewhere, even if most of their seasons are over before the Final Four.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Lots of questions to answer now that break is over

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

As the WNBA season resumes Thursday with some players refreshed, others weary and still others absent altogether, we have as many questions as answers for the playoff push.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008