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In what falls under the "not a big surprise" category UConn guard Courtney Ekmark is transferring. She will sit out a year before being eligible for two seasons. She will be attending Arizona State University. A homecoming for her.
I'm sure she saw the handwriting on the wall in regards to playing time in 2016-17 and especially 2017-18.
Here is an article from the ASU site.
“Courtney is a great kid and I am thankful to have had the opportunity to get to know her and her family,” Auriemma said. “Everyone at UConn misses her already and we wish her nothing but the best in the future.”
I'll have more to say later on this.
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In what falls under the "not a big surprise" category UConn guard Courtney Ekmark is transferring. She will sit out a year before being eligible for two seasons. She will be attending Arizona State University. A homecoming for her.
I'm sure she saw the handwriting on the wall in regards to playing time in 2016-17 and especially 2017-18.
Here is an article from the ASU site.
“Courtney is a great kid and I am thankful to have had the opportunity to get to know her and her family,” Auriemma said. “Everyone at UConn misses her already and we wish her nothing but the best in the future.”
I'll have more to say later on this.
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As I posted early Tuesday morning, legendary coach Pat Summitt has passed away after a prolonged battle with early onset dementia. As anyone who has family or friends who have had this horrible disease, it's a tortuous way to live your last months and even years on this planet.
I have linked several articles in both the UConn section and the Women's Basketball section. I'm sure there will be more as the days go on.
It's always difficult to see someone from your age group die so young. Both Pat and I were born in 1952 and graduated HS the same year.
My thoughts are with her family.
Here is her obituary -
Patricia Sue Head Summitt Obituary
June 14, 1952 - June 28, 2016
“You win in life with people.”
This is one simple statement that Patricia Sue Head Summitt embodied, lived by and passed on to so many throughout her 64 years of life. She ‘won’ every day of her life because of the relationships she developed, nurtured and cherished. Relationships with her family and friends. Relationships with players, coaches, and fans. And most importantly, a strong relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
On Tuesday, June 28 2016, Pat passed away peacefully, following a courageous battle with early onset dementia, “Alzheimer’s Type.” This disease attacked a lifetime of precious memories, memories that she has now won back as she rests in her eternal home. Memories that will live on in each and every relationship she developed throughout her life.
Born to the late-Richard and Hazel Albright Head on June 14, 1952, in Clarksville, Tenn., Pat was the fourth of five children. Her tireless work ethic was developed early in life as she handled a variety of daily chores on her family’s farm, while never missing a day of school. She worked hard to keep up with her three older brothers, who taught her the game of basketball – a game that would later become a passion and profession for her.
After graduating from Cheatham County High in Ashland City in 1970, she went on to the University of Tennessee-Martin, earning a bachelor's degree in physical education in 1974 and leading the women’s basketball team to two national championship tournaments. Her ability to be a leader on the basketball court was evident, and shortly after graduating, she accepted a position at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville as the head coach of the women’s basketball team – as a 22-year old.
For the next 38 years, the farm girl from Henrietta, Tenn. would impact the game of women’s basketball like no one in the history of the sport. She guided the Lady Vols to eight NCAA championships, 32 combined Southeastern Conference titles and became the winningest NCAA D-1 basketball coach of all time on March 22, 2005. She was named the NCAA Coach of the Year seven times and the Naismith Coach of the Century in 2000.
Pat also excelled internationally, as both a coach and player. As a player, she was a co-captain of the 1976 U.S. women’s team, earning the silver medal during the Olympic Games held in Montreal. She then went on to coach the U.S. Junior National and U.S. National teams to multiple championships and medals, culminating with a magical run as head coach of the 1984 U.S. Women’s Olympic team, leading them to the gold medal during the XXIII Olympiad in Los Angeles.
Of all the records, awards, and stats, Pat would point to one number as the most significant in her career – 161. This is the number of Lady Vols who contributed to the 1,098 wins over the span of her illustrious career. To these 161 student-athletes she was more than a coach – she was a friend, mentor and a loving mother.
Motherhood suited Pat, and on September 21, 1990, she and R.B. Summitt II had their first and only child, Ross “Tyler” Summitt. The relationship between a mother and son is a special one, and they had an unbreakable bond built on their love for God and for one another. They also shared a passion for the game of basketball, a game that would provide the two of them many unique moments and milestones, side by side.
She was most proud of one special moment they shared that outshines all the others. On May 5, 2012, Pat and Tyler were baptized together. On this day, they decided together to go public with their faith and professed their love for and acceptance of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. On this day, they created the ultimate and eternal memory, together.
Pat is survived by her mother, Hazel Albright Head; son, Ross “Tyler” Summitt (AnDe); sister, Linda; brothers, Tommy (Deloris), Charles (Mitzi) and Kenneth (Debbie).
A private service and burial for family and friends will be held in Middle Tennessee. A public service to celebrate her life will take place at Thompson-Boling Arena, on the campus of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Details for the celebration of life will be shared at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be made to The Pat Summitt Foundation by visiting www.patsummitt.org/donate.
I have linked several articles in both the UConn section and the Women's Basketball section. I'm sure there will be more as the days go on.
It's always difficult to see someone from your age group die so young. Both Pat and I were born in 1952 and graduated HS the same year.
My thoughts are with her family.
Here is her obituary -
Patricia Sue Head Summitt Obituary
June 14, 1952 - June 28, 2016
“You win in life with people.”
This is one simple statement that Patricia Sue Head Summitt embodied, lived by and passed on to so many throughout her 64 years of life. She ‘won’ every day of her life because of the relationships she developed, nurtured and cherished. Relationships with her family and friends. Relationships with players, coaches, and fans. And most importantly, a strong relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
On Tuesday, June 28 2016, Pat passed away peacefully, following a courageous battle with early onset dementia, “Alzheimer’s Type.” This disease attacked a lifetime of precious memories, memories that she has now won back as she rests in her eternal home. Memories that will live on in each and every relationship she developed throughout her life.
Born to the late-Richard and Hazel Albright Head on June 14, 1952, in Clarksville, Tenn., Pat was the fourth of five children. Her tireless work ethic was developed early in life as she handled a variety of daily chores on her family’s farm, while never missing a day of school. She worked hard to keep up with her three older brothers, who taught her the game of basketball – a game that would later become a passion and profession for her.
After graduating from Cheatham County High in Ashland City in 1970, she went on to the University of Tennessee-Martin, earning a bachelor's degree in physical education in 1974 and leading the women’s basketball team to two national championship tournaments. Her ability to be a leader on the basketball court was evident, and shortly after graduating, she accepted a position at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville as the head coach of the women’s basketball team – as a 22-year old.
For the next 38 years, the farm girl from Henrietta, Tenn. would impact the game of women’s basketball like no one in the history of the sport. She guided the Lady Vols to eight NCAA championships, 32 combined Southeastern Conference titles and became the winningest NCAA D-1 basketball coach of all time on March 22, 2005. She was named the NCAA Coach of the Year seven times and the Naismith Coach of the Century in 2000.
Pat also excelled internationally, as both a coach and player. As a player, she was a co-captain of the 1976 U.S. women’s team, earning the silver medal during the Olympic Games held in Montreal. She then went on to coach the U.S. Junior National and U.S. National teams to multiple championships and medals, culminating with a magical run as head coach of the 1984 U.S. Women’s Olympic team, leading them to the gold medal during the XXIII Olympiad in Los Angeles.
Of all the records, awards, and stats, Pat would point to one number as the most significant in her career – 161. This is the number of Lady Vols who contributed to the 1,098 wins over the span of her illustrious career. To these 161 student-athletes she was more than a coach – she was a friend, mentor and a loving mother.
Motherhood suited Pat, and on September 21, 1990, she and R.B. Summitt II had their first and only child, Ross “Tyler” Summitt. The relationship between a mother and son is a special one, and they had an unbreakable bond built on their love for God and for one another. They also shared a passion for the game of basketball, a game that would provide the two of them many unique moments and milestones, side by side.
She was most proud of one special moment they shared that outshines all the others. On May 5, 2012, Pat and Tyler were baptized together. On this day, they decided together to go public with their faith and professed their love for and acceptance of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. On this day, they created the ultimate and eternal memory, together.
Pat is survived by her mother, Hazel Albright Head; son, Ross “Tyler” Summitt (AnDe); sister, Linda; brothers, Tommy (Deloris), Charles (Mitzi) and Kenneth (Debbie).
A private service and burial for family and friends will be held in Middle Tennessee. A public service to celebrate her life will take place at Thompson-Boling Arena, on the campus of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Details for the celebration of life will be shared at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be made to The Pat Summitt Foundation by visiting www.patsummitt.org/donate.
Please go to this site and vote for Brianna Pulido for "AAC Celebration of the year".
In case you don't remember -
Keep visiting that site. She will need your support to move along in the brackets!
Polly made it to the third round winning 44-26 over Tulsa Women's Softball!!!!!
Now they are up against her former team!!!! UConn women's 2016 championship team beat the UConn baseball team to make the third round. It would have been nice if they had them on opposite sides of the brackets!!!
It's 66-11 for Polly. Keep on voting! Great job!!!
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Now they are up against her former team!!!! UConn women's 2016 championship team beat the UConn baseball team to make the third round. It would have been nice if they had them on opposite sides of the brackets!!!
It's 66-11 for Polly. Keep on voting! Great job!!!
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Scores (links in the WNBA link section)
Atlanta Dream 81 Seattle Storm 84
Dallas Wings 84 Los Angeles Sparks 89
Atlanta Dream 81 Seattle Storm 84
Dallas Wings 84 Los Angeles Sparks 89
Top Performers/UConn Performers (bold)
Tiffany Hayes Atlanta DNP Injured hamstring
Sue Bird Seattle 15 points 5 assists
Breanna Stewart Seattle 38 points 6 rebounds 3 assists 3 steals
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis Seattle 1 assist
Angel McCoughtry Atlanta 22 points 7 rebounds 3 assists 5 steals
Elizabeth Williams Atlanta 21 points 8 rebounds
Skylar Diggins Dallas 29 points 7 assists
Candace Parker Los Angeles 31 points 13 rebounds 7 assists
Tiffany Hayes Atlanta DNP Injured hamstring
Sue Bird Seattle 15 points 5 assists
Breanna Stewart Seattle 38 points 6 rebounds 3 assists 3 steals
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis Seattle 1 assist
Angel McCoughtry Atlanta 22 points 7 rebounds 3 assists 5 steals
Elizabeth Williams Atlanta 21 points 8 rebounds
Skylar Diggins Dallas 29 points 7 assists
Candace Parker Los Angeles 31 points 13 rebounds 7 assists
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UCONN LINKS
Injury bug continues to bite Huskies Carl Adamec
Pat Summitt, winningest coach in D1 history, dies at age 64 Carl Adamec
GEICO SportsNite: Geno Auriemma SNY
Stevens, Camara making themselves at home at UConn Carl Adamec
Women's basketball legend Pat Summitt dies Jim Fuller
Former UConn star Breanna Stewart wins Honda Cup Jim Fuller
UConn's Breanna Stewart Wins 2016 Honda Cup, Fourth Husky to Win NCAA
Geno Auriemma statement on passing of Pat Summitt CT Post
Pat Summitt: There Will Never Be Another Chicago Now
Geno Auriemma honors late rival Pat Summitt Campus Sports
Breanna Stewart wins Honda Cup as top college woman athlete The Day
WCBB LINKS
Tennessee's Pat Summitt, Hall Of Fame Coach And UConn's Fiercest Rival, Dies Courant
The Latest: Geno: Pat Summitt had 'indelible impact' on game AP
Pat Summitt's legacy about more than basketball News Worms
Summitt's impact 'instrumental' on the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Wingate Wire
AU's basketball coaches react to Pat Summitt's death WSFA
Legendary College Basketball Coach Pat Summitt Dies, Hip-Hop Reacts The Spectrum
How Pat Summitt raised women’s athletics to new heights Christian Science Monitor
Pat Summitt's legacy a model for Sherri Coale, women's basketball Oklahoma News
Basketball World Mourns Pat Summitt on Social Media MSN
Basketball legend Pat Summitt's death points to ravages of early Alzheimer's KSWO
Notre Dame Head Women's Basketball Coach Muffet McGraw remembers Pat Summitt IU
Legendary Tennessee basketball coach Pat Summitt dies Comment
5 Quick Facts You Should Know About the Legendary Women’s Basketball Coach Gossip on This
Mitchell, Barnhart, Calipari pay tribute to Summitt Cat's Paws
UT athletic community shares memories of Pat Summitt Knoxville News Sentinal
Here’s What I Learned From Pat Summitt When I Played For Her at Tennessee Fortune
WNBA /USA TEAMS LINKS
Stars-Mystics preview Fox Sports
Back on the Road, Liberty to Face Lynx Wednesday Night WNBA
Storm’s Bird enjoys resurgence Union-Bulletin
Los Angeles takes over as the new No. 1 in AP power poll USA Today
WNBA preview: Washington Mystics vs. San Antonio Stars Washington Post
Game Preview: Fever at Sky WNBA
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Storm’s Bird enjoys resurgence Union-Bulletin
Los Angeles takes over as the new No. 1 in AP power poll USA Today
WNBA preview: Washington Mystics vs. San Antonio Stars Washington Post
Game Preview: Fever at Sky WNBA
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