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Olympic gold medalist, member of Sky’s inaugural team Nikki McCray-Penson dies at 51

McCray-Penson was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. She played 11 games for the Sky in 2006.

Chicago Sun-Times

Nikki McCray-Penson, Olympic gold medalist and former Sky player, dies at 51

McCray-Penson — a member of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame —- was an assistant coach at Rutgers last season. She joined Dawn Staley as an assistant at South Carolina from 2008-17 and was part of the Gamecocks’ first national championship in 2017.

Chicago Sun-Times

Could a woman coach the Sixers someday? Here are some names to know.

PHILADELPHIA — As Nick Nurse settles into his new job leading the 76ers, fans hope he’ll bring not just a championship, but badly needed stability to the team.

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Women’s Final Four rematch of Virginia Tech vs. LSU headlines stacked ACC-SEC Challenge slate

The schedule also features Dawn Staley's Gamecocks visiting North Carolina, and Notre Dame at Tennessee.

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Fever rookie Aliyah Boston making WNBA history

In the early returns for WNBA All-Star voting, Boston’s 23,594 votes were fourth-most behind A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Brittney Griner.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mike Sielski: The Sixers will have some issues with their coaching hire. Especially the guy from Wildwood.

William Shakespeare once wrote, “What’s past is prologue.” Over the four centuries since, that line has become a popular cliché, and the reason that it has become a popular cliché is that it’s often true. Of course, “The reason it’s a cliché is that it’s true” has also become a…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Brittney Griner’s First Game Back Was a Very Special Moment for WNBA

The Mercury center returned before an audience that included basketball and non-basketball dignitaries.

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The 7 best moments from Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA on opening night

Brittney Griner is officially back, y'all.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mike Jensen: The Sixers need a new coach. They should call Dawn Staley.

PHILADELPHIA — At yet another franchise crossroads, the 76ers need to think big. Bigger even than which coach can draw up the right plays for Joel Embiid and keep a player such as Tyrese Maxey progressing.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Dawn Staley expected to hire Duke assistant to fill South Carolina coaching vacancy

Winston Gandy has resigned as Duke women’s basketball’s associate head coach with the expectation he will join Dawn Staley’s staff at South Carolina.

Tribune News Service

Why a Player Who Wasn’t a College Starter Can Be a Star of This WNBA Draft Class

Laeticia Amihere is not your typical bench player, which is why the Dream selected the South Carolina forward with the No. 8 pick.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Draft Winners and Losers

Behind Aliyah Boston to the Fever, there were surprise selections and viral moments aplenty.

Sports Illustrated

Aliyah Boston Can Be a Perfect Fit for the Fever’s Defensive Restart

It’s all but guaranteed that Indiana will take the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, a match made in heaven for a franchise known for defense.

Sports Illustrated

Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark Prove Women’s Basketball Is in Demand

If the last week has shown us anything, it’s that women’s college basketball is ready to demonstrate its value with its own TV deal.

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Commentary: Reaction to Angel Reese taunting Caitlin Clark shows the double standard for Black athletes

When Black players are aggressive, and talk trash, they are thugs and animals. When white players are aggressive, and talk trash, they are passionate and fiery.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The reaction to Angel Reese taunting Caitlin Clark is a sickening case of double standards

The reaction to Angel Reese taunting Caitlin Clark proved Dawn Staley's point about double standards.

Sports Illustrated

Aliyah Boston’s South Carolina Legacy Extends Far Beyond Her Records

The WNBA-bound Gamecocks star led by example in her four years in Columbia, leaving the program better off than when she arrived.

Tribune News Service

‘That’s not us’: No. 1 South Carolina looked unfamiliar in Final Four loss to Iowa

DALLAS — The locker room of the South Carolina women’s basketball team at American Airlines Center was filled to the brim Thursday afternoon with reporters from across the nation.

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Staley Addresses ‘Bar Fight’ Play Style Comments After Loss

The South Carolina coach weighed in on the remarks about her team after Friday’s game.

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Dawn Staley Thinks Aliyah Boston Should Enter WNBA Draft

The Gamecocks head coach believes her star forward is ready to take her talents to the next level.

Sports Illustrated

Dawn Staley Thinks Aaliyah Boston Should Enter WNBA Draft

The Gamecocks head coach believes her star forward is ready to take her talents to the next level.

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Led by Caitlin Clark, Iowa ends South Carolina's perfect season in women's Final Four

In the biggest matchup of her life, Iowa's dazzling point guard poured in 41 points to set a NCAA Tournament semifinal scoring record and put her Hawkeyes into the championship game against LSU.

Sports Illustrated

Dawn Staley Makes Thoughts on Coaching a Men’s Team Extremely Clear

After her success in women’s college basketball, the South Carolina coach put to bed rumors of her transitioning to coaching the men’s game.

Sports Illustrated

Two Talented Stars. Two Different Styles. One Seismic Matchup.

When Aliyah Boston and South Carolina take on Caitlin Clark and Iowa, they’ll offer a dream Final Four clash with the best of everything.

Tribune News Service

South Carolina vs. Iowa, Caitlin Clark a long time coming for women’s basketball

DALLAS — The South Carolina women’s basketball team a year ago looked at the March Madness bracket and saw the two-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes in its region.

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