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WNBA Draft grades: Fever earn A for picking Clark, Sky receive C+ even with Angel Reese
8 months, 1 week ago

WNBA Draft grades: Fever earn A for picking Clark, Sky receive C+ even with Angel Reese

New York Times  

The most anticipated WNBA Draft in recent memory has come and gone. WILD 😳 pic.twitter.com/OlIxiFEGu5 — Bleacher Report April 16, 2024 Leïla Lacan, Taiyanna Jackson, Helena Pueyo, Abbey Hsu The Sun’s frontcourt is pretty well spoken for with Alyssa Thomas, Bri Jones and DeWanna Bonner all returning. pic.twitter.com/kiuzUGJ4r0 — Big Ten Women's Basketball April 16, 2024 Indiana Fever: A Caitlin …

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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts in years
8 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts in years

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and others make this one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts in recent years. “This is the first time we’re going to have fans at the draft, so I think that’s going to be special,” ESPN analyst Andraya Carter said. “For people watching at home to see and hear a crowd …

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Georgia Amoore transferring from Virginia Tech to Kentucky, following her coach to the Wildcats
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Georgia Amoore transferring from Virginia Tech to Kentucky, following her coach to the Wildcats

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Georgia Amoore announced Thursday night she is transferring to Kentucky, following her coach, Kenny Brooks, who left Virginia Tech to take over the Wildcats. Amoore, a 5-foot-6 guard from Australia, teamed with All-America forward Elizabeth Kitley to lead Virginia Tech to last year’s Final Four and this year’s Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season championship. Amoore set single-game school …

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Hokies’ Kitley, 3-time ACC player of the year, says she’s out for NCAA Tournament
9 months ago

Hokies’ Kitley, 3-time ACC player of the year, says she’s out for NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Three-time Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year Elizabeth Kitley of Virginia Tech will miss the Women’s NCAA Tournament, she announced Thursday on social media. Kitley, a second-team All American and the Hokies’ top scorer and rebounder, sustained a torn ACL in Virginia Tech’s final regular season game at Virginia. Kitley’s absence will put increased pressure on …

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Women’s March Madness bracket prep: Strengths, weaknesses for all 68 teams, outlooks and more
9 months, 1 week ago

Women’s March Madness bracket prep: Strengths, weaknesses for all 68 teams, outlooks and more

New York Times  

After five months of regular-season and conference tournament action, we have finally reached the best stretch of the year. Record: 28-5 Coach: Kim Mulkey, five Sweet 16s, six Elite Eights, one Final Four, four championships Player to watch: Angel Reese BetMGM odds Title odds +650 Albany 2 SEC 3 3 UConn Portland 3 29-5 Profile Strengths: When Paige Bueckers did …

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Everything to know about the women’s NCAA Tournament: Final Four contenders, Cinderellas and more
9 months, 1 week ago

Everything to know about the women’s NCAA Tournament: Final Four contenders, Cinderellas and more

New York Times  

After a season full of historic performances, thrilling finishes and record-breaking television viewership, the 2024 women’s NCAA Tournament field is set. Though the Stanford Cardinal won the conference’s regular-season title, the Trojans won the conference tournament, clinching a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year. USC’s storied history includes consecutive NCAA Tournament championships in 1983 and 1984, …

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Which transfers will impact the NCAA Tournament? Te-Hina Paopao, Celeste Taylor, Lauren Betts?
9 months, 1 week ago

Which transfers will impact the NCAA Tournament? Te-Hina Paopao, Celeste Taylor, Lauren Betts?

New York Times  

The full women’s NCAA Tournament bracket has been set with South Carolina as the No. GO DEEPER How Lauren Betts found a new home, a new start and renewed confidence at UCLA Ohio State guard Key Stats: 10.2 ppg, 3.4 apg, 2.3 spg Strengths: playmaking, on-ball defense, transition game Question marks: ball control, free-throw shooting It’s pretty remarkable that Celeste …

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No. 11 Virginia Tech rules out 3-time ACC player of year Elizabeth Kitley for league tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 11 Virginia Tech rules out 3-time ACC player of year Elizabeth Kitley for league tournament

Associated Press  

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Three-time Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year Elizabeth Kitley won’t play in this week’s league tournament. “She will not play in this tournament, regardless of how far we go,” Brooks said after the Hokies beat Miami 55-47 in Friday’s quarterfinals. “Another week is going to be able to do some wonders, not only from a physical …

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Virginia Tech’s Kitley, Notre Dame’s Hidalgo headline ACC honors for 2023-24 season
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Virginia Tech’s Kitley, Notre Dame’s Hidalgo headline ACC honors for 2023-24 season

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Virginia Tech center Elizabeth Kitley has become the third player in Atlantic Coast Conference history to be named league player of the year for three straight seasons. The winners included Notre Dame freshman Hannah Hidalgo, who was named the league rookie and defensive player of the year, while Felisha Legette-Jack of No. Kitley — whose status is …

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Johnson scores 21 points, Virginia beats No. 5 Virginia Tech after star Kitley leaves with injury
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Johnson scores 21 points, Virginia beats No. 5 Virginia Tech after star Kitley leaves with injury

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Kymora Johnson scored 21 points and had a key steal and layup with just over a minute to play as Virginia held on to beat No. 5 Virginia Tech 80-75 on Sunday night in a game in which Hokies star Elizabeth Kitley missed the final 16 minutes due to injury. Kitley, a 6-foot-6 senior center and two-time …

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Iowa’s Clark is NCAA Division I scoring leader; No. 1 So. Carolina closes out perfect regular season
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Iowa’s Clark is NCAA Division I scoring leader; No. 1 So. Carolina closes out perfect regular season

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark scored 35 points in her final regular-season home game, becoming the NCAA’s all-time Division I scoring leader in No. 12 NORTH CAROLINA STATE 75, WAKE FOREST 57 RALEIGH, N.C. — Saniya Rivers scored 23 points, Mimi Collins added 18 points and nine rebounds and North Carolina State pulled away in the fourth quarter to …

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Kitley scores 34, leads No. 12 Virginia Tech women over Duke 61-56
10 months, 1 week ago

Kitley scores 34, leads No. 12 Virginia Tech women over Duke 61-56

Hindustan Times  

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Elizabeth Kitley matched her career high with 34 points and No. 12 Virginia Tech upped its win streak to eight with a 61-56 victory over Duke on Thursday night. Kitley had 11 points and five rebounds in the fourth quarter as Virginia Tech pulled away from a 42-all tie. Kitley had 10 points in the first quarter …

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No. 16 Virginia Tech surging again to top of ACC behind inside-out duo of Kitley and Amoore
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 16 Virginia Tech surging again to top of ACC behind inside-out duo of Kitley and Amoore

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Elizabeth Kitley headed to the Virginia Tech sideline to call it a night with 7.8 seconds left, sporting a huge smile as she shared high-fives with teammates. “Last year was last year, this is a new team,” Amoore said after Thursday night’s 72-61 road win. “But I mean, it’s getting towards February, early March, so I think …

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Kitley, Amoore help No. 16 Virginia Tech sweep No. 3 NC State with 72-61 road win
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kitley, Amoore help No. 16 Virginia Tech sweep No. 3 NC State with 72-61 road win

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — No. Elizabeth Kitley had 25 points and 13 rebounds while the Hokies hit 11 3-pointers to beat the Wolfpack 72-61 on Thursday night, earning a season sweep in a matchup of top Atlantic Coast Conference contenders. But throughout the game, from start to finish, I thought they had an attitude that was really good.” Georgia Amoore had …

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AP Player of the Week: Caitlin Clark of Iowa has buzzer-beater and triple-double in two wins
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AP Player of the Week: Caitlin Clark of Iowa has buzzer-beater and triple-double in two wins

Associated Press  

The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 9 of the season: CAITLIN CLARK, Iowa The 6-foot senior guard from Des Moines, Iowa, averaged 34.5 points, 7.5 assists and 5.5 rebounds to help the Hawkeyes go 2-0 on the week. She hit a deep buzzer-beating 3-pointer to help the Hawkeyes top Michigan State and then …

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Kitley makes game-winner, No. 13 Virginia Tech women beat previously undefeated No. 3 NC State 63-62
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kitley makes game-winner, No. 13 Virginia Tech women beat previously undefeated No. 3 NC State 63-62

Associated Press  

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Elizabeth Kitley scored a layup on a cross-court inbound pass with less than a second remaining and the No. 13 Virginia Tech women beat previously undefeated and third-ranked NC State 63-62 on Sunday. “We needed it, and obviously we stumbled early in the year against the two ranked opponents,” Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks said. “I think …

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Reese has 19 points, 9 rebounds in her return, No. 7 LSU tops No. 9 Va. Tech 82-64
1 year ago

Reese has 19 points, 9 rebounds in her return, No. 7 LSU tops No. 9 Va. Tech 82-64

Associated Press  

— Angel Reese had 19 points and nine rebounds in her return from a four-game absence, Mikaylah Williams scored 20 points, and No. “Just proud of how she handled herself, proud she’s back to the Angel everybody knows.. There’s nothing but positive things about what happened on that floor.” Her return came at a convenient time for LSU, which narrowly …

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The top scorers are back. That could make the ACC women’s basketball race even tougher
1 year, 1 month ago

The top scorers are back. That could make the ACC women’s basketball race even tougher

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — From her first college game, Ta’Niya Latson showed she could score at an unexpectedly high level for Florida State — better than anyone else in the Atlantic Coast Conference, in fact. “I’m just really excited to go against those girls and showcase what we’ve got, too,” Latson said Tuesday during the league’s women’s basketball media day. The …

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NCAA title game foes Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline AP preseason women’s All-America team
1 year, 1 month ago

NCAA title game foes Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline AP preseason women’s All-America team

Associated Press  

Caitlin Clark of Iowa is a unanimous pick for The Associated Press preseason women’s basketball All-America team for the second consecutive season. “When I step on the court, I feel like I’m ready for whatever the defense is going to throw at me and I know people this year are going to test me, push me around, make sure I’m …

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Va Tech women headed to 1st Final Four after topping Ohio St
1 year, 8 months ago

Va Tech women headed to 1st Final Four after topping Ohio St

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks stood at the stop of the ladder about to trim the final strands from the net when the familiar thumping beat started blaring through the speakers of the arena. The Hokies’ first Final Four berth deserved a little Metallica and a little “Enter Sandman.” Elizabeth Kitley scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, …

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Virginia Tech keeps rolling in March Madness, tops Tennessee
1 year, 8 months ago

Virginia Tech keeps rolling in March Madness, tops Tennessee

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Throughout this historic season for Virginia Tech, coach Kenny Brooks has repeated the belief that Elizabeth Kitley is the best player for the Hokies, but Georgia Amoore is the most important. She’s playing with the utmost confidence and she’s been playing like this ever since we really started this stretch.” Kayana Traylor added 14 points and Kitley scored …

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WNBA mock draft: It’s Aliyah Boston, then who? A pre-NCAA Tournament breakdown
1 year, 9 months ago

WNBA mock draft: It’s Aliyah Boston, then who? A pre-NCAA Tournament breakdown

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2023 WNBA Draft. Since The Athletic’s last mock draft, three more teams have traded out of the first round, joining Phoenix and Las Vegas as five teams without a pick in the top 12. Two more likely first-rounders also dropped out this time for different reasons: Aijha Blackwell of Baylor has played all …

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No. 8 Virginia Tech beats Louisville for 1st ACC crown
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 8 Virginia Tech beats Louisville for 1st ACC crown

Associated Press  

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Kenny Brooks walked over to an end-zone section of Virginia Tech fans and gave a fist-pumping release as his players climbed steps to cut down a piece of the net. The moment had finally arrived for Brooks and his eighth-ranked Hokies, who continued their late-season tear by beating Louisville 75-67 on Sunday to win the program’s first …

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Kitley’s jumper lifts No. 9 Hokies past No. 22 Tar Heels
1 year, 9 months ago

Kitley’s jumper lifts No. 9 Hokies past No. 22 Tar Heels

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Elizabeth Kitley watched the ball drop through the net, heard the horn and skipped toward midcourt to celebrate with her Virginia Tech teammates on North Carolina’s home court. “So I didn’t want to fall down and get hurt or anything.” The 6-foot-6 senior capped a night when she set Virginia Tech’s career scoring record with her …

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