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Leading roles come naturally for Smith, Taurasi

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Katie Smith and Diana Taurasi aren't very different at all. They're natural-born leaders with several titles between them. But in the WNBA Finals, they'll be on opposite sides. And aren't we in for a treat?

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2007

Breaking down the big six conferences

Nancy Lieberman, ESPN.com

Wondering who the favorites are in the major conferences? Here's an ACC to SEC look at who and what to watch for this season.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2006

Terps have what it takes to upset UNC

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

To be a title contender, you must have a dominant post and an assertive point guard. Maryland has both, and shouldn't be as big of an underdog against North Carolina as people think.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2006

Bruins heating up at right time

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

This time last year, the UCLA Bruins let the season get away from them. But now, they seem to be heating up at the right time.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2006

Lady Vols aim to regain regular-season title

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Tennessee is Nancy Lieberman's preseason SEC pick. But LSU, Vandy and Georgia aren't far behind.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2005

Top rookies to watch

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Candace Parker gets most of the attention. But these true freshmen will make immediate impacts this season.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2005

Gunter gone, but not forgotten

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

It only makes sense that Sue Gunter, a woman who was nothing but first class, be voted into the Hall of Fame on her first ballot.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2005

Top rookies to watch

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Candace Parker gets most of the attention. But she's just one of 10 rookies to top our list.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 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

Moore than meets the eye

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

We knew someone would step up at Tennessee. We didn't know it would be junior guard Loree Moore.

Story | Conversation | December 29, 2003

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

Another standout from the Class of 2004

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

Taurasi and Beard are usually the first names brought up when discussing the talented Class of 2004. But don't forget about Texas Tech's Jia Perkins.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2003

The future is now

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

These 12 coaches have turned around their teams and are the future of the game.

Story | Conversation | January 16, 2003

The 'Eyes have it in Foster

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

With Jim Foster leading the way at Ohio State, the Buckeyes seem better than ever.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2003

WNBA Draft day needs

Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.com

The WNBA Draft is friday. Here's our take on what each team is looking to pick up in the first round.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2002