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How the Valkyries picking Stephanie Talbot impacts the LA Sparks
6 days ago · Talbot joined the Sparks officially in February 2023, and only three weeks later, tore her ACL in a WNBL game.After sitting out the entire 2023 season, she made her long-awaited debut for the Sparks on June 2, 2024. Talbot ultimately started 10 games for the Sparks, playing 16.2 minutes per game, and scoring 3.5 points, while pulling down 2.7 rebounds and dishing out 2.1 assists — with one ...
Who’s Next — The Next’s 2025 WNBA Draft Board, V1.0
Oct 14, 2024 · Order ‘Rare Gems’ and save 30%. Howard Megdal, founder and editor of The Next and The IX, released his latest book on May 7, 2024. This deeply reported story follows four connected generations of women’s basketball pioneers, from Elvera “Peps” Neuman to Cheryl Reeve and from Lindsay Whalen to Sylvia Fowles and Paige Bueckers.
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3 days ago · Norfolk State has continued winning. The two-time Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) tournament champions are off to a roaring 8-3 start to the season behind the dominant play of its opponent-wilting duo of Diamond Johnson and Wheeler. The pair combined for 45 points in the Spartans’ 75-66 victory over Saint Louis …
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2024-25 NCAA top 25 preview - The Next
Oct 7, 2024 · A special thank you to our colleagues at The Next for their assistance with data and team information. 1. SOUTH CAROLINA: Every year we begin with a simple rule: if you want to be the best, you must beat the best, which means the reigning national champions begin this season in our top spot.It was far from an ordinary run for the Gamecocks last year, becoming the 10th team to go undefeated and ...
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UCLA Bruins upset No. 1, clearing the path to take the spot …
Nov 26, 2024 · The tricks to UCLA’s systematic dismantling of the Gamecocks on Sunday? Depth, rhythm, and a prepared, balanced offense. Of the eight Bruins that played more than one minute, all had usage rates above 15%, but none had a usage rate above 27%.Five Bruins scored in double figures.
WNBA Notes: Bright Future Sparks, Reenergized Sky, and more!
Sep 22, 2024 · Dallas Wings. Bright spots: Satou Sabally has suffered a barrage of injuries but remains an automatic All-WNBA talent.; Maddy Siegrist looks like a key piece of a future contender.; Nearly 50% chance of landing Paige Bueckers (assuming she doesn’t stay at UConn for 2025-26).; Arike Ogunbowale demonstrably improved on defense.; Concerns: Over $300,000 in 2025 is guaranteed to two centers who ...
Despite early exit, the Seattle Storm see building blocks in place ...
Sep 25, 2024 · The fifth-seeded Storm were able to overcome their disastrous start to the game, which stood in stark contrast to their Game 1 performance, but could not overcome the connectedness of the back-to-back champions, losing 83-76.. Though Tuesday’s fourth quarter performance was significantly better than Sunday, crunch time once again seemed to highlight the lack of experience this version of the ...