Story Archives - Swish Appeal

Pac-10 Conference Preview: Distinguishing Non-Conference Activity from Achievement

by Nate Parham on Dec 30, 2009 5:00 PM EST - 2 comments

Photo Gallery: #19 Arizona State in Non-Conference Play

by Nate Parham on Dec 30, 2009 12:57 AM EST

Team Factors and Possessions: Describing a Team’s Strengths and Weaknesses

by Nate Parham on Dec 29, 2009 3:33 PM EST

Describing Team Styles: Synergy, Rhythm, and the NCAA Elite (e.g. UConn and Stanford)

by Nate Parham on Dec 28, 2009 8:30 AM EST

My Favorite Christmas Song Ever

by Nate Parham on Dec 25, 2009 9:00 AM EST

Putting Games in Perspective with Model-Estimated Value: UConn Sets a Standard for Excellence

by Nate Parham on Dec 24, 2009 2:04 PM EST

Illuminating the Black Box: Using Statistics to Understand Women's College Basketball

by Nate Parham on Dec 23, 2009 9:00 AM EST - 5 comments

Photo Gallery: 2009 Women of Troy Basketball Classic Consolation Game, Dartmouth vs Delaware St - 12/20/09

by 112575 on Dec 22, 2009 1:48 PM EST

Ann Meyers Drysdale: Mercury Not Likely To Return Full Championship Roster

by Seth Pollack on Dec 22, 2009 8:30 AM EST

Photo Gallery: 2009 Women of Troy Basketball Classic Championship, USC vs Cal St Bakersfield - 12/20/09

by 112575 on Dec 21, 2009 10:22 PM EST

USC Wins Women of Troy Basketball Classic With Balanced Team Effort

by Nate Parham on Dec 21, 2009 8:30 AM EST

Photo Gallery: 2009 Women of Troy Basketball Classic, Cal St Bakersfield vs Delaware St - 12/19/09

by 112575 on Dec 21, 2009 1:24 AM EST

Second Half Run Spurs Red Storm Win

by Queenie on Dec 20, 2009 9:09 PM EST

Swish Appeal Statistics Glossary

by Nate Parham on Feb 21, 2011 2:48 PM EST

Consolation Prize: Blazers' Team Effort Knocks Off Arlington

by Queenie on Dec 20, 2009 7:00 PM EST

Photo Gallery: 2009 Women of Troy Basketball Classic, USC vs Dartmouth - 12/19/09

by Nate Parham on Dec 20, 2009 2:37 PM EST

Down in a Blaze of Glory: Virginia Tech Edges Out UAB

by Queenie on Dec 20, 2009 12:05 AM EST

Four by Two: Balanced Attack Leads Red Storm Over Mavericks

by Queenie on Dec 19, 2009 11:49 PM EST

Washington Still Focusing On Themselves With DeHaan, Michigan State Looming

by Nate Parham on Dec 19, 2009 1:28 PM EST

NBA Prospects Benson, Garcia Showcase Talents in Seattle

by Nate Parham on Dec 18, 2009 7:20 PM EST - 1 comment

"Productivity Over Integrity": Marion Jones, Tiger Woods, and the Sports Villains of the Decade

by Nate Parham on Dec 18, 2009 9:00 AM EST - 5 comments

"Striving for Perfection": Thomas Expecting More from WCC November Player of the Month Louella Tomlinson

by Nate Parham on Dec 16, 2009 12:25 PM EST

UConn and the Best of the America East Conference: Striving for Perfection

by Scotter on Dec 15, 2009 8:00 AM EST

Washington’s Slim Victory is a Win for Seattle University, City-Wide Women’s Basketball

by Nate Parham on Dec 14, 2009 8:00 AM EST

Women's Sports Round Table on Marion Jones: "If she can perform, why not give her a shot?"

by Nate Parham on Dec 14, 2009 2:54 PM EST - 2 comments

Bursts and Boards: Rhode Island at St. John's

by Queenie on Dec 13, 2009 9:04 PM EST - 1 comment

Waiting For This Moment to Arise: St. John's Utility Players Step Up Against Long Island

by Queenie on Dec 11, 2009 12:15 AM EST - 3 comments

Battle in Seattle Reaction: A win is a win...?

by Nate Parham on Dec 10, 2009 1:51 AM EST - 2 comments

Battle for Seattle Bragging Rights: Washington Looking to "Dominate" SeattleU Inside

by Nate Parham on Dec 9, 2009 9:00 AM EST

The Making of a Master Point Guard: How Exactly Does Strength Matter for Great Point Guards?

by Nate Parham on Dec 9, 2009 8:28 AM EST

Sacramento State’s Craighead Aims for Big Sky Title: Will Fast Paced, Three-Point Shooting Offense Work?

by Nate Parham on Dec 8, 2009 11:17 AM EST

Around the Web: Could We See a Woman in the NBA Within the Next Decade?

by Nate Parham on Dec 7, 2009 6:43 PM EST - 3 comments

And I seem to find the happiness I seek...

by Nate Parham on Dec 7, 2009 9:43 AM EST

Rider on the Storm: Road Tripping to Columbia

by Queenie on Dec 4, 2009 11:29 PM EST - 3 comments

Washington Looks to Reclaim Identity On the Road: Five Themes After Five Games

by Nate Parham on Dec 4, 2009 9:15 AM EST - 2 comments

WBCA Classic Recap: UConn Solidifying Post-Montgomery Identity

by Scotter on Dec 2, 2009 9:00 AM EST

Husky Classic All-Tournament Team Breakdown and Honorable Mention: Carter for MVP, C-USA Player of the Week

by Nate Parham on Nov 30, 2009 7:46 PM EST

Sacramento State Steals the Show At Husky Classic With Milestone Victory Over Washington

by Nate Parham on Nov 30, 2009 12:13 PM EST

William & Mary Finishes SeattleU Tournament 2-0 Behind Strong Play of Pye

by Nate Parham on Nov 29, 2009 9:16 PM EST

Emerging Memphis Star Brittany Carter Drops 49 Against Sacramento State in Husky Classic Win

by Nate Parham on Nov 28, 2009 9:00 AM EST

UW Looking to Reconnect With Their Identity in Husky Classic Tournament

by Nate Parham on Nov 27, 2009 9:00 AM EST

Sacramento State’s Craighead Gets First Career Win in Three Point Shoot Out Against Seattle University

by Nate Parham on Nov 26, 2009 2:30 PM EST

A Thanksgiving Thought From Tia Jackson: "What Does Thanksgiving Mean To You?"

by Nate Parham on Nov 26, 2009 9:00 AM EST

Seattle University Five Game Progress Report: Statistical "Growing Pains"

by Nate Parham on Nov 25, 2009 6:45 PM EST

What Exactly Does Dayton Need to Do to Crack the Top 25?

by Nate Parham on Nov 24, 2009 3:44 PM EST - 1 comment

UConn's Solid Start With Two Guard Front: What's the Verdict After Three Games?

by Scotter on Nov 22, 2009 1:48 PM EST

First Thoughts on a WNBA Relocation to Oakland from a Bay Area Native

by Nate Parham on Nov 20, 2009 3:30 PM EST - 1 comment

"Keeping Score Differently": Bonvicini Looking for Consistency After 0-2 Start at Seattle University

by Nate Parham on Nov 20, 2009 2:23 PM EST

Sami Whitcomb "In the Zone", Carrying Washington Early in the Season

by Nate Parham on Nov 19, 2009 7:17 PM EST

The First Game

by Queenie on Nov 16, 2009 3:57 PM EST

Seattle University Loses a Heartbreaker Despite Increased Defensive Intensity

by Nate Parham on Nov 15, 2009 4:33 PM EST

Smart, Efficient Team Play Shows Why UC Davis is a Big West Title Contender

by Nate Parham on Nov 14, 2009 7:42 PM EST

The Belated Intro Post

by Queenie on Nov 14, 2009 5:16 PM EST - 2 comments

Can UConn Meet Expectations While Searching for Both a Leader and a Point Guard?

by Scotter on Nov 14, 2009 1:36 PM EST - 2 comments

How Will an Undersized Seattle University Overcome the Size of Division I Opponents?

by Nate Parham on Nov 13, 2009 2:34 PM EST

What makes small venues "perfect" for women’s college basketball?

by Nate Parham on Nov 11, 2009 2:06 PM EST

Activity vs. Achievement: What exactly is the significance of a 72-point exhibition victory against a NAIA team?

by Nate Parham on Nov 10, 2009 7:25 PM EST - 2 comments

Around the Web: What is the significance of Griner's dunking ability to women's basketball?

by Nate Parham on Nov 9, 2009 12:20 PM EST - 10 comments

A True Team Effort: Seattle University Bench Leads a 17-0 Run in Second Exhibition Victory

by Nate Parham on Nov 8, 2009 10:00 AM EST

Whitcomb's Playmaking Key in Washington's Exhibition Victory Over Seattle Pacific

by Nate Parham on Nov 6, 2009 1:14 PM EST

Seattle University Wins with "Intimidating" Defense and "Wise" Leadership

by Nate Parham on Nov 4, 2009 3:28 PM EST

Bonvicini Calmly Sets High Expectations for Seattle University: "Three years, we’re going to be a ranked team."

by Nate Parham on Nov 3, 2009 7:08 PM EST

Seattle University's Path to Success Begins with an Experienced Coaching Staff

by Nate Parham on Nov 3, 2009 12:14 PM EST - 1 comment

Workplace Games Probably Do Matter

by Nate Parham on Nov 1, 2009 12:25 PM EST - 7 comments

Champions Return to Phoenix For Hometown Love

by Seth Pollack on Oct 31, 2009 1:57 PM EDT - 2 comments

Seattle Times takes a "major step" in expanding women's basketball coverage

by Nate Parham on Oct 28, 2009 8:30 PM EDT - 5 comments

"Sports are a waste of human potential."

by Nate Parham on Oct 26, 2009 11:33 AM EDT - 8 comments

"BOK Appeal": Will the BOK Center Really Help Attendance in Tulsa?

by Nate Parham on Oct 22, 2009 12:48 PM EDT - 4 comments

Around the Web: How will Tulsa build its fan base?

by Nate Parham on Oct 20, 2009 11:18 AM EDT - 5 comments

Is the End of the Detroit Shock Really a Bad Thing?

by Seth Pollack on Oct 19, 2009 12:45 PM EDT - 11 comments

Scenes from Midnight Madness 2009: "The kids really enjoy being with college students like themselves."

by Nate Parham on Oct 17, 2009 2:12 PM EDT - 4 comments

The Evolution of the WNBA

by Scotter on Oct 16, 2009 5:02 PM EDT - 13 comments

Introducing Swish Appeal's Women's College Basketball Writers

by Nate Parham on Oct 15, 2009 3:53 PM EDT - 4 comments

Interview with Lisa Leslie (Part 2): WNBA Media Coverage, Womanhood, and Empowerment

by Nate Parham on Oct 14, 2009 6:31 PM EDT

Cappie Pondexter Eye Surgery to "Prevent Retinal Detachment"

by Seth Pollack on Oct 13, 2009 5:48 PM EDT - 2 comments

Interview with Lisa Leslie (Part 1): Promoting Liver Cancer Awareness with Covidien

by Nate Parham on Oct 13, 2009 10:35 AM EDT - 1 comment

Around the Web: Would the rise of a Mercury Dynasty Help Elevate the WNBA’s Profile?

by Nate Parham on Oct 12, 2009 11:42 AM EDT - 1 comment

A Post-Gender Championship Series Worthy of Our Respect

by Seth Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 5:28 PM EDT - 5 comments

WNBA Finals Game 5: Exclusive Photo Gallery

by Seth Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 3:56 PM EDT

The Mercury’s Winning Combo: "Hard work, togetherness and camaraderie"

by Nate Parham on Oct 10, 2009 12:24 PM EDT - 8 comments

What is the significance of Twitter for the WNBA?

by Nate Parham on Oct 10, 2009 9:29 AM EDT - 6 comments

"Winning never gets old": Phoenix Celebrates the 2009 WNBA Championship

by Nate Parham on Oct 9, 2009 11:50 PM EDT - 8 comments

WNBA Finals Game 5 Game Thread: Who's Gonna Win It All?

by Nate Parham on Oct 9, 2009 8:59 PM EDT - 143 comments

WNBA Finals: Game 5 Pre-game Interviews

by Seth Pollack on Oct 9, 2009 5:52 PM EDT - 3 comments

Around the Web: Have the 2009 Finals Brought the WNBA Closer to a Tipping Point?

by Nate Parham on Oct 9, 2009 3:35 PM EDT - 4 comments

WNBA Finals: It All Comes Down to This

by Seth Pollack on Oct 8, 2009 8:54 PM EDT - 7 comments

Around the Web: "They choked, but we still love them."

by Nate Parham on Oct 8, 2009 11:34 AM EDT

Mercury Coach Gaines Spaces His Way to Game 5

by Seth Pollack on Oct 8, 2009 2:22 AM EDT - 7 comments

Around the Web: Think Anyone is Feeling Pressure in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals?

by Nate Parham on Oct 7, 2009 5:23 PM EDT

WNBA Finals: Game 4 Preview

by Seth Pollack on Oct 7, 2009 5:23 PM EDT

Around the Web: Beyond "The Headbutt", WNBA Finals Add a Third Memorable Episode

by Nate Parham on Oct 5, 2009 11:45 AM EDT - 2 comments

Mercury Can't Get the Stops, Can't Hit the Shots

by Seth Pollack on Oct 4, 2009 8:18 PM EDT - 3 comments

WNBA Finals Game 3: Preview and Game Thread

by Seth Pollack on Oct 4, 2009 11:54 AM EDT - 171 comments

Does Wearing Opponents Down Really Help the Mercury? (If so...how?)

by Nate Parham on Oct 4, 2009 9:00 AM EDT - 7 comments

WNBA Finals Game 2: Exclusive Photos

by Seth Pollack on Oct 3, 2009 10:22 AM EDT

Will Fever’s Attention to Detail Help them Maintain Momentum in High-Octane WNBA Finals?

by Nate Parham on Oct 2, 2009 6:26 PM EDT - 4 comments

Around the Web: Expect Differences in Perspective About Game 2

by Nate Parham on Oct 2, 2009 1:15 PM EDT

Fever Bounce Back to Even the Series

by Seth Pollack on Oct 2, 2009 12:41 AM EDT - 4 comments

WNBA Finals Game 2: Game Thread

by Seth Pollack on Oct 1, 2009 7:07 PM EDT - 160 comments

Around the Web: Confidence Abounds About Maintaining the Tempo, But What About the Attendance?

by Nate Parham on Oct 1, 2009 11:07 AM EDT - 12 comments

Game 1 of the WNBA Finals Shatters Expectations: Rethinking the Matchup

by Nate Parham on Sep 30, 2009 6:07 PM EDT - 25 comments

WNBA Finals Game 1: Exclusive Photos

by Seth Pollack on Sep 30, 2009 3:48 PM EDT

Around the Web: Reactions to Game 1 of the WNBA Finals

by Nate Parham on Sep 30, 2009 10:42 AM EDT - 1 comment

WNBA Finals, Game 1: Best. Game. Ever.

by Seth Pollack on Sep 30, 2009 2:24 AM EDT - 7 comments

MVP Dee

by Seth Pollack on Sep 29, 2009 8:23 PM EDT

Around the Court: Finals Edition

by Seth Pollack on Sep 29, 2009 2:13 PM EDT

Fever vs Mercury: The Trap is Set

by Seth Pollack on Sep 29, 2009 1:50 AM EDT

Lisa Leslie’s Legacy: Reflections from a Relatively Recent WNBA Fan

by Nate Parham on Sep 28, 2009 9:00 AM EDT - 9 comments

Exclusive Game Photos: Mercury WCF Win over Sparks

by Seth Pollack on Sep 27, 2009 10:52 PM EDT

Fever Advance to WNBA Finals with a Balanced Attack

by Nate Parham on Sep 27, 2009 9:27 PM EDT

WNBA Finals Preview: A First Blush

by Seth Pollack on Sep 27, 2009 9:01 PM EDT

Lisa Leslie, Still Fighting for Recognition

by Seth Pollack on Sep 27, 2009 5:28 PM EDT - 3 comments

Mercury Advance to Finals as Leslie Graduates to Greatness

by Seth Pollack on Sep 27, 2009 2:55 PM EDT - 4 comments

Mercury-Sparks Game 3 Thread: Win or Go Home (or Into Retirement)

by Nate Parham on Sep 26, 2009 6:52 PM EDT - 84 comments

Exclusive Game Photos: Mercury vs Sparks Game 2

by Seth Pollack on Sep 26, 2009 3:49 PM EDT

Around the Web: The Detroit-Indiana Series is Physical, Tough, and "the closest thing to MMA coming to Conseco Fieldhouse"

by Nate Parham on Sep 26, 2009 1:50 PM EDT - 2 comments

Sparks "Out-Desperate" Phoenix to Tie WCF Series 1-1

by Seth Pollack on Sep 26, 2009 1:27 AM EDT

Sparks @ Mercury WCF Game 2 Thread

by Seth Pollack on Sep 25, 2009 8:30 PM EDT - 47 comments

MVDee 2009: The Case for Diana Taurasi as WNBA MVP

by Nate Parham on Sep 25, 2009 6:56 PM EDT

Exclusive Game Photos: Mercury vs Sparks Game 1

by Seth Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 11:25 PM EDT

At 100 points per game the Mercury could be changing everything

by Seth Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 5:43 PM EDT - 7 comments

"If Deanna Nolan isn't in your top 5...then you need to rethink why you like the game of basketball"

by Nate Parham on Sep 24, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Game 1 WCF Recap: Mercury Down Sparks 103-94

by Mike Lisboa on Sep 24, 2009 3:07 AM EDT - 2 comments

Mercury @ Sparks WCF Game One Thread: Who's Got the Advantage?

by Nate Parham on Sep 23, 2009 9:01 PM EDT - 237 comments

Sparks Still Peaking Entering the Western Conference Finals: Reflections from Key Arena

by Nate Parham on Sep 23, 2009 6:10 PM EDT - 2 comments

Scouting the Sparks with the Brains of the Operation

by Seth Pollack on Sep 23, 2009 12:53 AM EDT

Tangela Smith Getting it Done in the Post Season

by Seth Pollack on Sep 22, 2009 10:54 PM EDT

Exclusive Game Photos: Mercury vs Silver Stars Game 3

by Seth Pollack on Sep 22, 2009 4:21 PM EDT

Seattle’s Stormy Season Embodies Broader WNBA Dilemmas: Roster Sizes, Playoff Format & "Retirements"

by Nate Parham on Sep 22, 2009 11:08 AM EDT - 2 comments

Mercury Win, Silver Stars Go Home

by Seth Pollack on Sep 22, 2009 2:02 AM EDT

Silver Stars @ Mercury: Game 3 Thread

by Seth Pollack on Sep 21, 2009 7:30 PM EDT - 123 comments

Terrible Officiating Makes for an Ugly, Ugly Game 3 in Seattle

by Nate Parham on Sep 20, 2009 11:49 PM EDT - 8 comments

"Lisa Leslie's Final Game in Key Arena Marred by Terrible Officiating"

by Nate Parham on Sep 20, 2009 10:29 PM EDT

Exclusive Photo Gallery: Mercury vs. Silver Stars Game 2

by Seth Pollack on Sep 20, 2009 3:07 PM EDT - 1 comment

Around the Web: Fever Move On, Mercury Battle On and Tulsa Soliders On

by Seth Pollack on Sep 20, 2009 3:02 PM EDT

Mercury Catch Fire, Melt Silver Stars

by Seth Pollack on Sep 20, 2009 2:07 AM EDT - 7 comments

WNBA Playoffs Game Thread

by Seth Pollack on Sep 19, 2009 9:07 PM EDT - 51 comments

Around the Web: Showcasing the WNBA's Best in the Playoffs

by Nate Parham on Sep 19, 2009 4:38 PM EDT

Mercury Prepare for Game 2 with Roster Questions Looming

by Seth Pollack on Sep 19, 2009 5:23 PM EDT - 5 comments

Storm Defeat Sparks 75-74 in Dramatic Fashion

by Nate Parham on Sep 19, 2009 9:00 AM EDT - 7 comments

Game Thread Seattle Storm vs. Los Angeles Sparks: Can the Key Arena Mystique Help the Storm to Victory?

by Nate Parham on Sep 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT - 64 comments

Mercury Coach Gaines Explains End of Game Strategy

by Seth Pollack on Sep 18, 2009 6:55 PM EDT - 16 comments

Mercury offer $1 tickets to playoff game(s)

by Seth Pollack on Sep 18, 2009 4:37 PM EDT - 2 comments

Breaking News: DeWanna Bonner Wins Sixth Woman of the Year

by Seth Pollack on Sep 18, 2009 3:09 PM EDT - 1 comment

Around the Web: Where the Playoffs Don't Start Until Someone Wins on the Road...or Mascots Storm Radio Stations...

by Nate Parham on Sep 18, 2009 2:41 PM EDT

Silver Stars protect home court to take 1-0 series lead

by Seth Pollack on Sep 18, 2009 1:53 AM EDT - 9 comments

Tia Jackson "Put On Notice" by the "Socialist" Washington Huskies

by Nate Parham on Sep 17, 2009 9:02 PM EDT - 2 comments

WNBA Playoffs Game Thread

by Seth Pollack on Sep 17, 2009 9:02 PM EDT - 222 comments

Mercury keeping it chill on the bus

by Seth Pollack on Sep 17, 2009 4:49 PM EDT

Around the Web...major headlines in women's hoops

by Seth Pollack on Sep 17, 2009 1:42 PM EDT

Movin' On: A Place in the SBNation

by Nate Parham on Sep 17, 2009 10:14 AM EDT

Tia Jackson Greets University of Washington Fans at Key Arena: "A Defining Year" in a "New Era"

by Nate Parham on Sep 16, 2009 10:07 PM EDT - 2 comments

"Welcome to the new frontier": Why the WNBA Needs More Whalen…and Parker...and LJ...and Cappie

by Nate Parham on Sep 16, 2009 10:53 PM EDT

Downsize This: What Effect (If Any) Have Roster Cuts Had on the WNBA?

by Nate Parham on Sep 16, 2009 10:56 PM EDT

Rookie Rankings: A Resolution for the ROY Debate

by Nate Parham on Sep 16, 2009 10:59 PM EDT

On Writing: How Might Advances in Social Media Influence Women's Sports Coverage?

by Nate Parham on Sep 16, 2009 11:03 PM EDT

Welcome to Swish Appeal

by Nate Parham on Sep 17, 2009 5:49 PM EDT - 8 comments

Scouting the "Scrappy" Silver Stars with Bridget Pettis

by Seth Pollack on Sep 16, 2009 11:01 PM EDT

Phoenix vs San Antonio. Playoff Preview. Time for me to panic?

by Seth Pollack on Sep 16, 2009 11:01 PM EDT

On Writing (Part 2): How Might Advances in Social Media Help Women's Sports?

by Nate Parham on Sep 16, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

On Writing (Part 1): What is Good Journalism?

by Nate Parham on Sep 15, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Seattle Storm: "Absolutely Nothing to Play for Other Than Pride"

by Nate Parham on Sep 11, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Defense Defines Sparks Victory Over Silver Stars

by Nate Parham on Sep 9, 2009 10:22 AM EDT

Rookie Rankings: A Resolution for the ROY Debate

by Nate Parham on Sep 8, 2009 7:01 PM EDT

Downsize This: What Effect (If Any) Have Roster Cuts Had on the WNBA?

by Nate Parham on Sep 7, 2009 8:22 PM EDT

"You Have to Try, You Have to Care!": The (Totally Subjective) Definition of a Playoff Team

by Nate Parham on Sep 5, 2009 11:00 AM EDT

Orender, Parker Among the 55 Most Influential in Basketball

by Nate Parham on Sep 3, 2009 10:15 AM EDT

"Welcome to the new frontier": Why the WNBA Needs More Whalen…and Parker...and LJ...and Cappie

by Nate Parham on Sep 1, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Toliver Helps Sky to Victory: "Sometimes as a Young Player All You Want is a Chance."

by Nate Parham on Aug 29, 2009 2:51 PM EDT

Tia Jackson Greets University of Washington Fans at Key Arena: "A Defining Year" in a "New Era"

by Nate Parham on Aug 28, 2009 3:57 PM EDT

"Our Little Girl": No Winners in this Semenya Controversy

by Nate Parham on Aug 27, 2009 12:17 PM EDT

A Point Guard to Build a Dream On: Penicheiro is Still Creativity Personified

by Nate Parham on Aug 26, 2009 4:45 PM EDT

What Might Briann January’s Future as a "Future Premiere Point Guard" Look Like?

by Nate Parham on Aug 25, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

The Los Angeles Sparks: "Expect Anything"

by Nate Parham on Aug 22, 2009 12:31 AM EDT

Storm Reach Out to NCAA Season Ticket Holders: Do NCAA Fans Fit the Profile of Potential WNBA Fans?

by Nate Parham on Aug 21, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Heads Whalen Wins, Tails Liberty Lose

by Nate Parham on Aug 20, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Patiently Watching the Sparks: "The Olympians Have to Figure Out How to Play Together Every Night"

by Nate Parham on Aug 19, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Point Guard Rankings (New & Improved!): Harding, Quinn Recovering Nicely from Minnesota Sophomore Slumps

by Nate Parham on Aug 18, 2009 3:52 PM EDT

Positive WNBA Press at the Sporting News: "The WNBA: Much Better Than You Think"

by Nate Parham on Aug 17, 2009 3:29 PM EDT

The Beauty of Basketball: "Making baskets...and playing with my teammates."

by Nate Parham on Aug 16, 2009 6:38 PM EDT

"Get Schooled": LeBron James, Viacom, and the Gates Foundation Team Up to Talk Education

by Nate Parham on Aug 15, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Storm – Sun Reflections: Bird the Facilitator vs Whalen the Combo Guard

by Nate Parham on Aug 14, 2009 6:17 PM EDT

Describing Point Guard Styles

by Nate Parham on Aug 13, 2009 8:42 PM EDT

Deanna Nolan Quietly Exudes the "Superstar Attitude"…At the Expense of the Mystics

by Nate Parham on Aug 12, 2009 4:52 PM EDT

Rookie Rankings: Can Anyone Dream of Catching DeWanna Bonner?

by Nate Parham on Aug 11, 2009 6:10 PM EDT

Revisiting Rookie Point Guards: How Does Atlanta’s Shalee Lehning Compare to Her First Round Counterparts?

by Nate Parham on Aug 11, 2009 3:34 PM EDT

Hammon's Playmaking Ability Beats Lynx: Is Hammon the Best Point Guard in 2009?

by Nate Parham on Aug 10, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

"Got Recess?": Which Schools are Denying Youth Recess? And Why?

by Nate Parham on Aug 7, 2009 8:23 PM EDT

Storm + Mercury + Key Arena = The Perfect Way to Market the WNBA to NBA Fans

by Nate Parham on Aug 5, 2009 5:15 PM EDT

"Getting Around Gender": Would the WNBA Benefit From Getting "Out of the Ghetto of Being a Role Model for Girls?"

by Nate Parham on Aug 4, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

The Sixth Adonai Hood Classic: Seattle Welcomes Home NBA Stars

by Nate Parham on Aug 3, 2009 2:52 PM EDT

The Storm’s All-Decade Team Ceremony: Are Storm Fans Really the Best in the WNBA?

by Nate Parham on Aug 2, 2009 5:33 PM EDT

Storm-Stars Preview: A Battle of Supporting Casts

by Nate Parham on Aug 1, 2009 7:35 PM EDT

Communication, Trust, and Listening

by Nate Parham on Jul 29, 2009 6:30 PM EDT

WNBA Midseason Awards & Review: Liberty Struggling…and Anosike for MVP?

by Nate Parham on Jul 28, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

President Obama Describes Why "Money Isn't Everything": How the WNBA Represents an Opportunity to "Release the Imagination"

by Nate Parham on Jul 27, 2009 9:19 PM EDT

Revisiting the Storm-Sparks Triple Overtime Classic: Do the Sparks Still Have a Shot at the Playoffs?

by Nate Parham on Jul 27, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

The WNBA & "The True Fan Card": Why We Need to Pay Less Attention to the Haters

by Nate Parham on Jul 24, 2009 8:40 PM EDT

The Sparks' Slump is No Reason for the Storm to Relax at Home Tonight

by Nate Parham on Jul 22, 2009 3:37 PM EDT

Wright’s Playmaking Ability Essential To Storm’s 72-69 Victory Over the Lynx

by Nate Parham on Jul 20, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Shavonte Zellous: A Talented Scorer and Promising All-Around Defender

by Nate Parham on Jul 17, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

How the Shock Beat the Storm: Shock Remind the Storm That Basketball is a Contact Sport

by Nate Parham on Jul 16, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Rolling My Eyes At the All-Star Starters & Looking Forward to Reserves

by Nate Parham on Jul 15, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Rookie Rankings: Bonner the Frontrunner for ROY, But For How Long?

by Nate Parham on Jul 14, 2009 5:12 PM EDT

The (Tentative) Rethinking Basketball Rookie Ranking Framework

by Nate Parham on Jul 14, 2009 4:58 PM EDT

Sky Offer Glimpse of a Bright Future In a Stunning Victory Over the Storm…at Key (!!)

by Nate Parham on Jul 13, 2009 4:13 PM EDT

Sky-Storm Preview: What Can We Learn From Chicago’s Consecutive Blowout Losses…About the Fever and Mercury?

by Nate Parham on Jul 12, 2009 6:07 PM EDT

Mercury Beat Monarchs in a Thriller: Who Says WNBA Basketball Isn't Exciting?

by Nate Parham on Jul 12, 2009 12:18 AM EDT

Women's Pro Football

by Nate Parham on Jul 10, 2009 3:55 PM EDT

Renee Montgomery's Breakout Game and the Minnesota Youth Movement

by Nate Parham on Jul 8, 2009 6:18 PM EDT

Renee Montgomery’s Hilariously Refreshing Anti-Cliche Post-Game Comments

by Nate Parham on Jul 8, 2009 4:48 PM EDT

Rethinking Rookie Performance: Beyond Hyperbole and Absurd Expectations

by Nate Parham on Jul 7, 2009 9:02 PM EDT

"Title IX and Sports": The Impact of a 1974 Memo to President Richard Nixon

by Nate Parham on Jul 6, 2009 7:13 PM EDT

How The Mercury Beat the Sparks in LA: From 0 to 22 in About 5 minutes 30 seconds

by Nate Parham on Jul 6, 2009 11:23 AM EDT

Does Marissa Coleman Still Have a Chance to Win Rookie of the Year?

by Nate Parham on Jul 4, 2009 4:15 PM EDT

Can We Quantify How Important a Player is to Her Team?

by Nate Parham on Jul 3, 2009 11:13 AM EDT

Jia Perkins is Making Her Case As an All-Around All-Star Starter…and Sky Lead Guard

by Nate Parham on Jul 1, 2009 11:00 AM EDT

All-Star Balloting: Join the Write in Sancho Lyttle Movement!

by Nate Parham on Jun 30, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Coming up on Rethinking Basketball...

by Nate Parham on Jun 29, 2009 9:30 PM EDT

A WNBA Spin on Michael Jackson's Thriller

by Nate Parham on Jun 26, 2009 2:02 AM EDT

The NBA Draft National Holiday

by Nate Parham on Jun 25, 2009 6:10 PM EDT

Toliver Impresses in Victory Over Dream...so...Who Should Start at Point Guard for the Chicago Sky?

by Nate Parham on Jun 24, 2009 2:33 PM EDT

Point Guard Rankings Update & Surprises: Cappie Pondexter and Jia Perkins...Top 10? (Late Edit)

by Nate Parham on Jun 23, 2009 6:25 PM EDT

Point Guard Rankings & Rookies: What a Difference a Weekend Makes...

by Nate Parham on Jun 22, 2009 10:00 AM EDT

Rookie Point Guard Briann January is Adjusting and Making an Impact

by Nate Parham on Jun 19, 2009 4:00 PM EDT

Why We Cannot Count the Monarchs Out…Yet

by Nate Parham on Jun 17, 2009 6:26 PM EDT

"If the WNBA had the gumption to take a more progressive stand…"

by Nate Parham on Jun 16, 2009 8:00 PM EDT

NY Times on "Quantifying Basketball's Intangibles": Why Not Start with the WNBA?

by Nate Parham on Jun 15, 2009 8:20 PM EDT

Why The Minnesota Lynx are the Perfect Learning Environment for Renee Montgomery

by Nate Parham on Jun 12, 2009 5:42 PM EDT

Transition Points: WNBA LiveAccess is Finally Both Live and Accessible

by Nate Parham on Jun 12, 2009 12:15 PM EDT

"Your mind powers will not work on me...WNBA."

by Nate Parham on Jun 10, 2009 8:20 PM EDT

When did you first fall in love with basketball?

by Nate Parham on Jun 10, 2009 1:25 PM EDT

Sue Bird, Seattle Fans the Key to Storm Success

by Nate Parham on Jun 9, 2009 5:10 PM EDT

Snapshots of Opening Night from Key Arena: Celebrating the 10th Year Anniversary

by Nate Parham on Jun 8, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

"At Last": Opening Day Preview

by Nate Parham on Jun 6, 2009 3:34 PM EDT

"Cash Rules Everything Around Me": New Theme Song/Slogan for WNBA?

by Nate Parham on Jun 2, 2009 7:01 PM EDT

Was the NBA Revolution Just Televised?

by Nate Parham on Jun 2, 2009 7:00 PM EDT

Rethinking "Journalism": What is the Role of the Sports Blogger?

by Nate Parham on May 27, 2009 2:40 PM EDT

The high school vs AAU basketball debate: How does it apply to girls' basketball?

by Nate Parham on May 25, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Pre-Season Opening Night in Seattle: Courtney Paris, Ashley Walker, Crystal Kelly...and a Great Atmosphere

by Nate Parham on May 22, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Rethinking Gladwell: Maximizing talent vs "insurgent strategies"?

by Nate Parham on May 21, 2009 5:45 PM EDT

Expect Great ’09: A case study and reflection

by Nate Parham on May 18, 2009 5:30 PM EDT

Diana Taurasi visits Phoenix school to promote fitness (and milk)

by Nate Parham on May 16, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Blog clog

by Nate Parham on May 16, 2009 8:59 AM EDT

The WNBA "connects"! (Web 2.0 positive reinforcement)

by Nate Parham on May 13, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Would a "player cam" enhance the WNBA television watching experience…or just be an annoying gimmick?

by Nate Parham on May 12, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Lisa Leslie's Mother's Day interview on ESPN....

by Nate Parham on May 11, 2009 11:50 AM EDT

Chuck Daly, Bill Laimbeer, and the formation ofa basketball (junkie's) consciousness

by Nate Parham on May 10, 2009 5:41 PM EDT

Why Noelle Quinn is a great pick up for the Sparks

by Nate Parham on May 7, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Former WNBA draft pick (and Olympian) Marion Jones on Title IX & race

by Nate Parham on May 5, 2009 9:25 AM EDT

Celebrating Childhood and Denouncing Neoliberalism

by Nate Parham on May 4, 2009 3:28 PM EDT

Tiny update on Lauren Jackson from Ann Myers Drysdale

by Nate Parham on May 3, 2009 5:18 PM EDT

A brief apology to the NBA

by Nate Parham on May 2, 2009 5:12 PM EDT

"The biggest problem holding back the game is the female athlete"

by Nate Parham on May 1, 2009 12:21 PM EDT

Sir Charles takes a subtle dig at the WNBA...

by Nate Parham on Apr 30, 2009 3:07 PM EDT

Kathleen Sebelius: A college athlete who wentpro in something other than sports…

by Nate Parham on Apr 29, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Obama, UConn, & the White House Council on Women and Girls

by Nate Parham on Apr 28, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

How might reductions in local newspaper coverage affect women's basketball?

by Nate Parham on Apr 27, 2009 9:01 AM EDT

Co-ed recreational sports rules & other random weekend ramblings about female participation in sport

by Nate Parham on Apr 27, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Most clutch WNBA player?

by Nate Parham on Apr 24, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Pam McGee interviews "Pam McGee’s Son": How do youngsters develop into quality pro basketball players?

by Nate Parham on Apr 23, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Geno vs. "the Nation of Cowards": What Auriemma's comments tell us about racial dialogue in the U.S.

by Nate Parham on Apr 21, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Why We Will Never Know As Much As We Think We Know About a Draft Pick: A Lesson From the Success of Michael Redd

by Nate Parham on Apr 20, 2009 1:32 PM EDT

What Does NCAA Point Guard Performance Say About Pro Potential?

by Nate Parham on Apr 15, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Kudos to Women's NCAA BB for Actually Graduating "Student-Athletes"

by Nate Parham on Apr 14, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Curious About Kristi Toliver: Is She the Right Pick For the Sky?

by Nate Parham on Apr 11, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

What the NBA Could Learn From the WNBA: Staying in School FTW

by Nate Parham on Apr 8, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

What Difference a Year Makes: Why Ahistorical Representations of Sports are Bad for the Game

by Nate Parham on Apr 6, 2009 3:45 PM EDT

Michelle Obama, Lisa Leslie...and Clair Huxtable.

by Nate Parham on Mar 21, 2009 2:43 PM EDT

Should the NCAA Slash the Women's Tournament to 40 Teams?

by Nate Parham on Mar 20, 2009 6:15 PM EDT

The Cost of Equity: How Will Title IX Ever Overcome the Football Problem?

by Nate Parham on Mar 3, 2009 11:21 AM EST

Return from the "Glades of Gafia"

by Nate Parham on Feb 25, 2009 10:00 AM EST

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