Recent content by EricLA

I still disagree. Maybe it's just that UConn was "better". More cohesive, better game plan and ability to execute it, talent, leadership, coaching, etc. That has zero to do with "will to win" or "do whatever it takes to win".

Drive to succeed? I just don't get it. It's basically like saying players lack the will to win, or other teams "just wanted it more" (a huge pet peeve of mine). Every single team in the NCAA's last season wanted to win it all. The further we got into the tourney, the more a reality it became...

I think the Sun got the better end of this (slightly) - both players have averaged about 6-7 PPG each season and both are "sophomores" in the W. But Sheldon's scoring has come on quite a bit more minutes played than Liya. Still, the Mystics had a logjam at Liya's position, Marshall hasn't been...

Honestly I don't know. IF it's "only" 2 weeks, if she comes back about the same and finishes the year off, not sure it has much of an impact. But if she misses 3 weeks or more... yeah it would impact.

I sort of can't believe Paige wasn't T'd up. She went right over to Jones (who looks about a foot taller LOL) and did the gesture right in her face. I did not see anywhere if the Liberty thought Paige was disrespectful or over the line - or did they think it was funny? BTW Paige was...

It is what it is. The sport is popular, stadiums are sold out, and prices are set by the market. I'm sorry if people can't afford it, but that's too bad. I used to live in LA in a neighborhood that was gentrifying and being developed and upgraded (Leimert Park). This meant that new owners...

I think it's a really good move for Dallas, not so sure about Minny. But Reeve won't put up with Carrington's schtick (play, personality, etc.) for 1 second. Dijonai will either get on board, or ride the pine.

Great trade for Dallas IMHO, but why Minny? Carrington is "selfish" in the sense that she's like a black hole when she gets the ball. Dribble, drive to the basket, who cares if there are 3 players in front of her, and jack up a shot hoping for a foul. Reeve won't allow that for 1 second. Either...

Very exciting. Boston vs. Philly - has a nice northeast rivalry ring to it. Not sure what to make of the minutia, but Boston is a great market, and I wish the team success. I wonder if they keep Tuck and Rizotti. On one hand, having knowledgeable people running the organization is nice, but they...

What an absolute beatdown - McBride on fire, great game from Shepherd, Heideman shone off the bench, Williams was really good, and MVPhee showed that if you are going to compare her vs. Wilson for MVP, it's really no contest.

I agree 100% with this. Different example that most UConn fans will recall - games against UCF back in the day when Coach Abe was at the helm were ugly like rugby scrums. UConn plays tight defense but works super hard not to foul. UCF played overly physical and dirty in the opinion of many. You...

Can Pheesa have it all? Overall a really great article. A couple of interesting quotes: "Even though we're not competing leagues, we can always say, 'Look how much Unrivaled is paying us,'" Collier said. "That should allow us to make more money in the W. I feel like it gives us a leg up...

Ayanna could be a huge surprise. She looks just as athletic as Aubrey, but taller and stronger. Yikes. If she plays up to her potential, watch out!!!!

I hate the comparisons of how much players make in the NBA vs. the WNBA. The NBA is exponentially more profitable with billion$ in revenues from sponsorships, souvenir sales and what not, fan sell outs at higher ticket prices, etc. The WNBA, while on a big upswing, is making million$. Yes they...

i've watched several of their games. she's not just a good PG, but good defender and scorer as well. what a reemergence!