DoggyDaddy's Dailies 6/1/16

My granddaughter had a great year at school!!!

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Minnesota continues it's run on the record books with their 6 straight victory to start the season. Maya Moore had 25 points leading them to a 79-69 win. Tina Charles had 23 points and 11 rebounds, showing that she is the best power forward/center in the league. Can you imagine Moore and Charles on the same team. They would be something, huh.

The Lynx look close to unbeatable and I'm looking forward to the game against the undefeated LA Sparks led by the snub-inspired Candace Parker.

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Scores (links in the WNBA link section)

Minnesota Lynx 79 New York Liberty 69 

Connecticut Sun 90 Phoenix Mercury 99

Top Performers/UConn Performers (bold)

Tina Charles New York 23 points 11 rebounds

Kiah Stokes New York 5 points 9 rebounds 1 block

Swin Cash New York 2 points 2 rebounds 1 steal

Maya Moore Minnesota 25 points 6 rebounds 3 assists

Renee Montgomery Minnesota 10 points 4 assists 2 steals

Morgan Tuck Connecticut 12 points 6 rebounds

Kelly Faris Connecticut 2 minutes 1 assist

Diana Taurasi Phoenix 19 points 9 assists
Britanny Griner Phoenix 21 points 7 assists

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UCONN LINKS

UConn women working recruiting trail to keep future bright New Haven Register
UConn recruit Dangerfield makes U-18 national team New Haven Register 

WCBB LINKS

Alabama women's basketball program moving games out of Foster Auditorium AL.Com

Sheridan women's basketball team signs Montana guard Casper Star-Tribune

UNM women's hoops adds transfer from Wright State KOB 4

Vanderbilt women's basketball adds recruiting coordiator The Tennessean

Pat Summitt Fast Facts ABC 7

Cox Selected to USA Basketball U18 National Team Baylor Bears

 WNBA /USA TEAMS LINKS

Candace Parker Named WNBA Player of the Week Out Sports Central
Tyasha Harris named to USA team Indianapolis Star
Crystal Dangerfield, Lauren Cox make U18 women's team  USA Today

Dream’s McCoughtry named WNBA player of the week Gwinnett Daily Post
Michigan State-exes finding their games with Dallas Wings and Allen Americans Dallas News 

Washington Mystics are starting to look more like themselves Washington Post
Liberty about to find out if WNBA can be theirs New York Post
Lynx are on a roll and aren't letting up KSTP
Life Is a Dream: Atlanta Up to No. 3 in AP WNBA Power Poll New York Time

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DoggyDaddy's Dailies 5/31/16

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Happy Birthday to my little brother Steve!!!!!

Have a great day!!!!

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Scores (links in the WNBA link section)

No Games Monday

Top Performers/UConn Performers (bold)

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UCONN LINKS

 UConn signee Dangerfield, recruiting target Walker make U.S. U-18 team Jim Fuller
Dangerfield awaits USA U-18 fate before heading to UConn Carl Adamec
Only 3 from U-16 squad make the cut for U-17 team Jim Fuller
Family ties are strong for UConn recruiting target Charli Collier Jim Fuller

WCBB LINKS

COLUMN: Stay tuned in Ole Miss’ NCAA case  Oxford Eagle
Badger women host North Carolina in ACC/Big Ten Challenge  Tri-County Sun Times
Sheryl Swoopes investigation ongoing, but new allegations emerge Chicago Sun-Times

 WNBA /USA TEAMS LINKS

Four Texas players among 18 finalists for Women's U17 World Championships team USA Today
USA Women's Basketball names Gilmour's Naz Hillmon as finalist for U17 World Championship team Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mercury look to build on first win against Connecticut AZ Central
The Sky’s not the limit: DePaul alum Allie Quigley an integral part of the Chicago Sky The Depaulia
Road to Rio: Sue Bird WBIR

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DoggyDaddy's Dailies 5/30/16

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Kudos to The Hoard for all the hard work in covering the U-17 and U-18 USA teams with UConn commits and possible commits singled out. Great links in the UConn section!!

From Blue Star on UConn targets.

Megan Walker – 6-1 – Guard Chesterfield, VA
Walker reminded everyone taking in the USAB U18 Trials why she is considered the number one player in the country regardless of class. Walker was lighting it up from every angle imaginable. She was consistently elevating and stroking the midrange jumper. When Walking wasn’t knocking down her smooth jump shots, she was attacking off the bounce and finishing at the rack. Defensively, Walker was locking down her opponent causing havoc. It’s going to be hard keeping the nations top player off the USAB U18 roster.


Samantha Brunelle – 2019 – 6-2 – Forward – Ruckersville, Virginia

This young forward has already established herself among the elite in her class and her play so far in Colorado Springs is backing up that status. Sporting a combination of size, skills and instincts, Brunelle has the versatility that helps coaches at the next level sleep at night. A smooth stroke with a soft touch from deep forces defenders to be there on the catch. She’s shown some impressive drives off a deceptive shot fake and handles herself well on the way to the rim. Her movement in transition as well as on the cut in the halfcourt is fluid and with intent. As she matures physically and adds strength good things may turn into great results.


Charli Collier – 2018 – 6-4 – Post – Mont Belvieu, Texas

The evolution in Collier’s game continues and it’s producing results for the Texas native. A more focused effort in the low post has made her much more effective and created opportunities not only for herself but for teammates as well. Her ability to read situations and defenders is improving each time out. Her choices in both attacks and passing are quicker and more efficient than ever before. She’s finding looks both baseline side as well as into the middle and traffic. Collier will still take the perimeter look when it presents itself but is much more selective as to how to mix it into her offensive repertoire.


Christyn Williams – 2018 –5-9 – Guard – Little Rock, Arkansas

An athletic and strong guard, Williams has the attack that challenges any defender in transition or halfcourt sets. The lefthander is quick on the catch and has the acceleration with the ball to leave her match up scrambling to recover. Her ballhandling has a mix of changes as well as a step back that creates lines to the rim or separation for her jumper. Off the drive she can take it all the way to the rim but also elevates for a pull up on a dime. There’s no reservation on her part about taking it among the bigs and she’s productive on the shot, pass or getting to the line.

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Scores (links in the WNBA link section)

Indianapolis Fever 76 Atlanta Dream 85

Chicago Sky 92 Dallas Wings 87

Washington Mystic 77 Phoenix Mercury 93 

Top Performers/UConn Performers (bold)

Tamika Catchings Indianapolis 16 points 7 rebounds (7000+ career points)
Erika Wheeler Indianapolis 18 points 7 assists+Angel McCoughtry Atlanta 22 points
Tiffany Hayes Atlanta 13 points 6 assists
Cappie Pondexter Chicago 18 points 5 assists
Jamierra Faulkner Chicago 13 points 9 assists
Odyssey Sims Dallas 23 points
Stefanie Dolson Washington 14 points 6 rebounds
Bria Hartley Washington 10 points 2 rebounds
Diana Taurasi Phoenix 28 points

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UCONN LINKS

Female Inspiring Athlete of the Year Kyla Irwin turns stellar high school career into UConn spot Central Daily
Virginia phenom Brunelle getting plenty of national attention Carl Adamec
Prince reaching new heights and for the stars Carl Adamec
UConn recruiting target Walker ready to see the world Carl Adamec
Family ties are strong for UConn recruiting target Charli Collier Jim Fuller
UConn recruiting target Megan Walker not going to rush Jim Fuller
UConn is next stop after U18 trials for Crystal Dangerfield Jim Fuller
As UConn Attends AAC Event In Florida, Big 12 Meetings In Dallas Could Mean More Courant

WCBB LINKS

Tiffany Mitchell’s Homecoming, three hours from home The State
Imani Boyette: 10 Things To Know When Choosing A College  Texas

 WNBA /USA TEAMS LINKS

Hot-shooting Sky beat Wings 92-87, snap 4-game skid USA Today
Seattle Storm Defeats Connecticut Sun 93-81 at KeyArena WNBA
McCoughtry, Dream spoil Catchings' milestone, beat Fever ESPN
Tamika Catchings becomes Only Second Player To Score 7,000 Career Points WNBA
With their Big Four, Lynx looking even better Star Tribune

Skylar Diggins nearing full return from injury to Dallas Wings Dallas News

Short-handed Dallas Wings fall to Chicago Sky despite Odyssey Sims' 23 points  Dallas News

Taurasi, third-quarter run lead Mercury past Mystics 93-77 ESPN

Mercury step up defensively, notch 1st win vs. Mystics AZ Central

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DoggyDaddy's Dailies 5/29/16

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It's amazing that this "Candace Parker's Revenge Tour" theory is still going strong. According to the ESPN announcers, WNBA broadcasters and mostly WCBB fans, Parker is taking every opportunity to throw the decision to cut her from the Olympic roster in the committee's face. That this is motivating her to play better than ever.

You'd think she was playing at this superhuman level. But I guess folks just like a good controversy and just don't want it to end because it's just not true.

Now, don't get me wrong. She is playing very well. Like a WNBA all-star. Which she has been her entire career. But her playing skills were never said to be the reason she was cut. I won't rehash the entire affair. We all know that some folks just thought this was the worst thing in the history of the Olympics and WBB. And maybe it was. But I'd like to address the theory that she is somehow playing better because she was cut and if that is true, what that says about her.

One fan on a particular message board said this -

"I know there were lots of reasons posed for Candace Parker's being left off the Olympic roster at the time. But now that we're five games into the WNBA season, and Parker is ripping a tornado-like path through the league, can we now say that it's beginning to look as though the selection committee really blew it?

Parker is the fifth leading scorer with nearly 21 points a game, she's eighth in rebounds with 7.5, she's tenth in blocks, and twelfth in assists. She's outscoring another roster center, Griner; she's outscoring and out rebounding roster forward Tamika Catching; she's outscoring Seimone Augustus. And she's younger than Catchings. There were hints that Parker wasn't a "team player," though they selected McCaughtry, who has been benched for long periods with no obvious physical ailments.

Can we now say that the decision to leave Parker off the roster is looking pretty bad right now?"

Wow. Ripping a tornado-like path through the league? And he justifies that comment with her being eighth in rebounds? Tenth in blocks? Twelfths in assists? Pretty low tornado standards if you ask me. More like a tropical depression, emphasis on depression.

And why make up stuff about McCoughtry (at least spell her name right), that she has been benched for long periods? She has played 29, 29, 30, 29 and 35 minutes in her games this season. AND they play totally different positions.

Is Maya Moore trying to prove a point? Or is she just the best damn player in the world?

Other than a couple of more points in her season average and a higher three point percentage, after 5 games Parker is not playing any better than any other season. She has had better numbers in every other category. EVERY OTHER CATEGORY.

In comparative season stats, she is not even that much better, if at all than Breanna Stewart A ROOKIE has.

PPG Parker 20.8, Stewart 19.0
RPG Parker 7.8, Stewart 9.8
APG Parker 4.0 Stewart 2.8
BPG Parker 1.2 Stewart 1.7
SPG Parker 1.6 Stewart 2.0
TO   Parker 2.4 Stewart 1.5    

Stewart is leading in minutes, so it impacts the numbers in Stewarts favors but still. Tornado Parker has similar numbers to the rookie Stewart.

Now, if she actually IS playing harder and better this season because she is pissed off? That would be pretty pathetic. I mean, shouldn't she always play her best. Do you think Maya Moore needs motivation like that to play hard? It's all about me.....me.....me with Parker. It always has been and always will be.

I think that just about does it.  

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Scores (links in the WNBA link section)

Connecticut Sun 81 Seattle Storm 93 

Top Performers/UConn Performers (bold)

Morgan Tuck Connecticut 10 points 2 rebounds 2 steals
Kelly Faris Connecticut 3 minutes 1 steal 1 rebound
Breanna Stewart Seattle 11 points 5 rebounds 3 blocks
Sue Bird Seattle 14 points 5 assist
KML Seattle 1 assist
Jewel Loyd Seattle 26 points 

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UCONN LINKS

Top sophomore Williams determined to earn USA U-17 spot Carl Adamec
UConn commit Espinoza-Hunter's USA U-17 bid takes shape Carl Adamec
UConn is next stop after U18 trials for Crystal Dangerfield Jim Fuller
Air time for Breanna Stewart as well as Connecticut Jim Fuller
Big 12 Candidates? Some Good And Bad In Each School Courant
Two UConn-bound juniors hoping to be teammates sooner and later  ESPN
Megan Walker trying out for U18 national team Richmond.Com

WCBB LINKS

SEC women's basketball has Purdue flavor Jconline

 WNBA /USA TEAMS LINKS

Mercury enter 'must-win' game against Washington Mystics AZCentral
WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne's Silent Supremacy Rolling Stone
After year away following father’s death, Mercury’s Taylor ready to fight for another championship Arizona Sports
Catch 22+2: Catchings' Legacy Tour begins SB Nation
Fever’s Catchings delivered classy congrats to Lynx after 2015 Finals Twin Cities
Stars beat Sky for first win of season MSN
Dallas Wings can't overcome mental mistakes in 102-93 loss to Atlanta Dream Dallas News

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DoggyDaddy's Dailies 5/28/16

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Nice and clean!!!

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If you want to get excited about the future of UConn women's basketball, read the articles I linked in the UConn section about Lexi Gordon and Andrea Espinoza-Hunter, two of the 2017 recruits and another Mikayla Coombs, who has a UConn offer.

Three terrific players, and two are definitely coming to Storrs. Gordon appears to be the pied piper of HS girls basketball. They all want to be friends with her. The future is so bright.

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I did watch the Seattle/Washington game late Thursday night and what a fun comeback by the Storm, falling short in an 84-82 final.

Breanna had her best game in her brief WNBA career with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals and 4 blocks. Her defense is starting to be a difference maker for Seattle, but it wasn't enough for the Storm to get the win. Sue Bird had a terrific game as well with 17 points and 5 assists. You can see her trying to lead this young team, constantly telling her teammates where to go and what to do.

Stewie had her entire game going. She had one of her patented two hand blocks on one Mystic player. She had her hands in the passing lanes all night long. She made STRONG drives to the basket, absorbing the contact and finishing at the rim. She hit 3-5 threes as well. Great game to watch!

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Scores (links in the WNBA link section)

Thursday Night Game Washington Mystics 84 Seattle Storm 82

Indiana Fever 71 Minnesota Lynx 74

Chicago Sky 78 San Antonio Stars 79

Atlanta Dreams 102 Dallas Wings 93

Top Performers/UConn Performers (bold)

Thursday Night Game

Breanna Stewart Seattle 25 points 7 rebounds 3 assists 4 steals 4 blocks

 Sue Bird Seattle 15 points 5 assists

 KML Seattle 10 minutes, 0-2 on threes

 Emma Meesseman  Washington 19 points 13 rebounds
  Stefanie Dolson Washington 6 points 5 rebounds
 Bria Hartley Washington 8 points 3 assists
 Ivory Latta Washington 16 points
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Tiffany Mitchell Indianapolis 16 points 4 assists 4 steals
Renee Montgomery Minnesota 6 points 4 assists 2 steals
Maya Moore Minnesota 9 points 8 assists
Elena Delle Donne Chicago 27 points 9 rebounds
Jamierra Faulkner Chicago 9 points 11 assists
Moriah Jefferson San Antonio 6 points 2 assists
Haley Peters San Antonio 16 points
Tiffany Hayes Atlanta 15 points 3 steals
Angel McCoughtry Atlanta 26 points 8 rebounds 4 assists
Layshia Clarenden Atlanta 19 points

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UCONN LINKS

UConn commits Espinoza-Hunter, Gordon develop chemistry at U.S. U-17 trials NH Register
Oatsvall, Dangerfield win Athlete of the Year awards USA Today
AAC commissioner Mike Aresco not worried about Big 12 expansion talks Orlando Sentinal
Coombs gets second chance to make first USA team Carl Adamec
UConn recruit Gordon hopes to be cut above at USA U-17 camp Carl Adamec
News of Camara's transfer to UConn was "best day ever" Jim Fuller
UConn recruitiing target Mikayla Coombs making up for lost time  Jim Fuller

WCBB LINKS

Hawkeyes Add Illinois Miss Basketball Hawkeye Sports
New UVM Women's Basketball Head Coach Says Position Is 'A Dream Come True' VPR
Ole Miss responds to NCAA allegations will self-imposed penalties WREG
Bona brings on Fleming for women's program OLEANS Times
UK Women’s Basketball: Hiring of a new staff is a positive step The State Journal

 WNBA /USA TEAMS LINKS

Lynx build big lead early, hold off Fever 74-71 Yahoo Sports
New Trier's Jeannie Boehm trying out for U18 national basketball team Chicago Tribune
Suzie McConnell-Serio to attend Team USA U18 Trials SB Nation
Road to Rio: Angel McCoughtry 11 Alive
Ivory Latta comes back, then steps back for dramatic three to lift Mystics Washington Post
Road to Rio: Sue Bird King 5
Breanna Stewart scores 25 but Storm loses 84-82 in overtime Seattle Times
Jeff Jacobs: Chiney And Nneka Ogwumike Foes On Court, Sisters Off Courant
No guarantees, but Weisner makes debut Lewiston Tribune
The 'No Olympian Team' demolishes another opponent SB Nation
WNBA veteran DeLisha Milton-Jones wants to go out on own terms ABC News
Divorced Glory Johnson Finds Love Again UPTOWN

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DoggyDaddy's Dailies 5/27/16

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Check out the Jim Fuller article about new UConn player Batouly Camara. She is one special kid.

And while you are at it, check out the latest picture of my grandson Logan. Cuter and Cuter.

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Scores (links in the WNBA link section)

LA Sparks 77 Connecticut Sun 72

Washington Mystics @ Seattle Storm

Top Performers/UConn Performers (bold)

Candace Parker LA 22 points
Morgan Tuck Connecticut 6 points
Kelly Faris Connecticut 2 points, 1 assist
Jasmine Thomas Connecticut 17 points

  

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UCONN LINKS

High school coach: Latest UConn player a "total giver as a person" Jim Fuller
The Big 12 Expansion Tour: Connecticut Hookem

WCBB LINKS

Suzy Merchant gives MSU $125K gift for women's sports Lansing State Journal
New women’s hoops coach Kim McNeill introduced at Hartford Sportzedge
Randall not returning as Alabama A&M head coach SWAC
Bonnies hire Fleming as women's basketball coach WKBW
Jenkins named TABC women’s junior college coach of the year Banner Press
Cal women's basketball guard Gabby Green to transfer Cal Team Site
Kentucky’s new assistant coaches have strong bonds, common goal Kentucky.Com
Gophers women’s basketball: Tamisha Augustin is new assistant coach Pioneer Press

 WNBA /USA TEAMS LINKS

Mystics at Storm preview: Washington goes for their first win in Seattle since 2005 SB Nation
Brittney Griner’s Ex Glory Johnson Moves On…With a Man Electric Urban
Dallas Wings quickly putting together chemistry despite would-be setbacks Dallas News
Lynx stay perfect by fending off Phoenix Minnesota Star-Tribune
Storm offense features a balanced attack in first three games Seattle Times
Connor Sports Partners with Tamika Catchings 2016 Legacy Tour University Chronicle
The 'No Olympian Team' demolishes another opponent SB Nation
Dana Evans hopes to bring a little bit of Gary, Indiana, to Team USA ESPN
Maya Moore Stellar as the Lynx Beat Mercury Again, 85-78 Canis Hoops
Ex-Wa-Hi, OSU standout Weisner signs with WNBA’s Mystics Union Bulletin
While with WNBA, White will keep eyes, ears on VU Nashville Post
Tina Charles can't carry the New York Liberty offense forever SBN

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