Okay, they get away with the name ONLY because they’re from Chickasha: Former player remembers last Lady Chicks state trip.
The last time a Lady Chicks basketball team went to state, none of the current squad, technically, existed.
It was 1995, the first internet search engine, Yahoo!, had just been invented; in that early spring time no one was aware of the fate facing the Alfred P. Murrah building in Oklahoma City, and the WNBA wasn’t even around. The feelings inside the Lady Chicks’ camp then are now being played out once again.
“None of these girls were born yet, I was a freshman in college; that really puts it in perspective,” head coach Christy Edelen said. “It’s an honor that doesn’t come around too often.”
On the move in the W: Sun Acquire Bentley; Lawson Reunited With Thibault In D.C.
The reshaping of the WNBA‘s Connecticut Sun began in a big way Wednesday with the trade of veteran guard Kara Lawson to the Washington Mystics.
The three-way deal with the Atlanta Dream brings Alex Bentley, the former Penn State guard, to the Sun.
The day began with Washington trading guard Matee Ajavon and its second-round pick, the 18th in the draft, to Atlanta for Bentley and a third-round pick (No. 32) in this year’s draft.
Also on the move: Mercury trade for Erin Phillips from the Indiana Fever
The Mercury announced a trade Tuesday, acquiring guard Erin Phillips from the Indiana Fever in exchange for forward Lynetta Kizer and a first-round draft pick.
Phillips, a six-year veteran with the Fever and Connecticut Sun, has averaged 6.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 152 games (67 starts), and won the 2012 WNBA championship as a member of the Fever.
The trades awaken Richard at WNBAlien: Grading the Trade: Phoenix filch Phillips from Fever for 1st and Grading the Trade: Three-way deal sends Lawson to D.C., Bentley to Connecticut, and confusion to Atlanta (with Matee Ajavon)
It’s Famous Fan Friday – Jackson backs the Swans
If this weekend’s Sydney Derby is a battle for NSW fans, then Australian basketball champion Lauren Jackson has already picked her side.
The Seattle Storm forward, who has been granted a season of leave from her WNBA commitments to recover from knee and ankle surgery, will be back home in Australia this year and will be supporting her beloved ‘Swannies’ throughout the 2014 season.
Speaking of LJ: Jackson, Taylor in Australia training squad
Still speaking of LJ: Australian Basketball Legend Lauren Jackson Joins Athlete Ally
“I respect all of my friends, family and teammates for the people they are. That’s why I feel it’s important to advocate for equality for the LGBT in sports and beyond. Joining Athlete Ally as an Ambassador is a way for me to publicly express this support, and I’m delighted to become a part of such an important cause,” Jackson said.
Congrats: Katie Smith to Receive OHSAA Ethics and Integrity Award
WATN? Former WNBA player Edna Campbell headlines Rays of Hope Breast Cancer Survivors’ Day
From the Advertiser’s Al Karré: Former UL athlete deserves place of honor
In February, The Daily Advertiser, in celebration of Black History Month, ran a picture of former Ragin’ Cajun and WNBA basketball star Kim Perrot.
Now, during Women’s History Month, it is equally appropriate to honor her.
It has been a little more than 14 years since her passing, but in the hearts and minds of basketball fans, she continues to live on as a shining example of excellence at the highest level of sports.
