Lauren Douglas led Northwestern with 17 points

Freshman Lauren Douglas (Briarcrest) led Northwestern with 17 points as Northwestern cruised to an 84-27 victory over Basket Pomezia Thursday evening in Rome. Kate Popovec added 15 points for the Wildcats.

 "I thought it was a great way to open up our trip considering that we haven't touched a basketball in about a week," head coach Joe McKeown said. "I thought we did some really good things.

It was a great opportunity for everyone to play together and to look at different lineups, different combinations." Read complete story

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 31, 2012

Ball State: WBB Releases 2012-13 Schedule
Bucknell: Bison Women's Hoops Introduces Brittany Pinkney as Director of Basketball Operations
Central Florida: Brittni Montgomery enjoys expressing creativity through clothes when she's not working hard on the basketball court
Iowa: Hawkeyes Release Nonconference Schedule
LATech: Techsters Land Temple Transfer - Brittany Lewis earns waiver to play this season
Lees-McRae College: Michele Williams named head women's basketball coach at Lees-McRae
Michigan State: Women's Basketball Adds Auburn Transfer Camille Glymph
Ohio: Women's Basketball Announces Staff Additions - Patricia Charity, Elaine Powell, Jeffrey Marshall, Jessica Loding and Monique Perez
Ohio: Ohio Women's Basketball Releases 2012-13 Schedule
Ohio: Women's Basketball Adds Alex'ie Baldwin
Tennessee: Lady Vols Begin 2012-13 Hoops Workouts

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 30, 2012

Bryant: Bulldogs announce 2012-13 schedule
Fairfield: Laura Scinto Promoted To Associate Head Coach
Georgetown: Preseason WNIT Championship Game to be Televised on CBS Sports Network
Hartford: Women's Basketball Releases 2012-13 Schedule
Kent State: Kent State Women’s Basketball’s 2012-13 MAC Schedule Announced
Marshall: Women's Basketball Adds Sara Sang
Michigan: Catching Up With Symone Denham
Murray State: Cross Announces 2012-13 Women's Basketball Schedule
New Mexico State: Women's Basketball Releases 2012-13 Schedule
Northwestern:  A Postcard From Italy
Pitt: Basketball Teams to Host Midnight Madness on Friday, October 12
Stony Brook: Women's Hoops announces full 2012-13 schedule
Tennessee: Summitt Earns King Legacy Award
Tennessee: Pat Summitt to receive USTA award
Xavier: Women's Hoops Hosts Fourth Annual Girls Day Out
Vermont: UVM Women's Basketball Schedule Announced for 2012-13 Season

Lauren Douglas in Italy

image from Northwestern athletics site 

Lauren Douglas (Briarcrest) is kicking off her freshman year of college at Northwestern in style. Northwestern's season began a little early this year, with the Wildcats reporting last Sunday, Aug. 19, to prepare for their 2012 Italian Tour, which spans from Aug. 27 until Sept. 5. Over the course of the journey, the Wildcats will spend significant time in three cities--Rome, Florence and Stresa--while playing four games against professional Italian teams.

Click here to watch a video with Lauren speaking about the trip. 

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 29, 2012

Indiana: Kaila Hulls to Miss 2012-13 Season Due to Injury
Kentucky: Marion County's Makayla Epps commits to play for UK women
UConn: Hartley and Strother Lead USA to 3x3 World Championship

2009 Pre-Season Show Off Camp Alumni Highlights

Fall 2009 was a big year for girls basketball in Memphis, TN.  It was the launch of the Pre-Season Show Off Camp. Several players used that event to either put themselves on the map or to continue to demonstrate their talents to college coaches.

Here is the list of college programs that were present at the event: Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Southern Mississippi, Arkansas State, Arkansas-Little Rock, Arkansas-Fort Smith, North Florida, McNeese State, North Alabama, Jackson State, Southern Illinois, and Pearl River Community College.


Here are a few of the players that participated in the first Pre-Season Show Off Camp and the colleges they are now playing for:

 Class of 2012

Alexis Hardaway (H W Byers) - Austin Peay
Bianca Cage (Southwind) - Eastern Michigan
Cornelia Fondren (Overton) - Syracuse
Erika Sisk (Oxford) - Murray State
Arkela Ware-Jones (Fairley) - Fisk
Logan Hammonds (Arlington) - Arkansas Monticello

Class of 2011
Kourtney Coleman (H W Byers) - Troy
Hasina Muhammad (Ridgeway) - Auburn
Katelyn Butler-Morris (Germantown) - Berea College
Durriya Shields (White Station) - Alabama State

Check out Hasina Muhammad and Erika Sisk 2009 Pre-Season Show Off Camp Highlights

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Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 28, 2012

Carroll College: Townsend's Baylee Watson commits to Carroll women's basketball
Northwestern: Wildcats Ready for 2012 Italian Tour
Rhode Island College: KARA WILLIAMSON NAMED HEAD WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH AT RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE
South Dakota State: Carissa Nord named assistant coach
Utah State: Get to know Utah State assistant women's basketball coach Stu Sells

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 27, 2012

Boston College: Lauren Engeln Joins The Women's Basketball Team
Cleveland Statea: Horizon League Announces Women's Basketball Schedule
Drexel: Five Newcomers Set to Join Women's Basketball in the Fall
Iowa: Hawkeyes to Play in 2 Holiday Tournaments
Kansas: Angel Goodrich trends upward
Kansas: KU forward Carolyn Davis’ recovery on course
Michigan: Catching Up With Kate Thompson
Michigan: U-M Announces 2012 Non-Conference Schedule
Missouri: Mizzou Names Randy Norton Associate Head Coach
Southeast Missouri: Bianca Beck Signs Professional Contract to Play in Israel
Tennessee: Summitt Honored With Ignite Greatness Award
UTEP: Former Miner Baiba Eglite Inks Pro Contract

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 24, 2012

Air Force: Missy Byrd Tackles Basic
Iowa: Women's Basketball Announces Team Captains
Kansas: Angel Goodrich Honored as KU Woman of Distinction
Lipscomb: Women's basketball staff finalized with Cara Hyatt
Murray State: Morgan Harrington Joins Women's Basketball Staff
North Carolina Central: KENDRA EATON JOINS NCCU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACHING STAFF
South Alabama: OFF THE COURT WITH LADY JAG MEGHAN DUNN

Saturday Trainings with Patosha Jeffery

Here is an inside look at some of the drills covered during training sessions with Patosha Jeffery and Staff:

Agility and Quickness


Ball Handling


Power and Explosiveness
Sign up to attend this Saturday's Training Session here

Centhya Hart Set To Play Professionally In Germany

Centhya Hart (Treadwell), who signed her contract with the Hurricanes in late-July, will leave her hometown and current residence of Memphis, Tenn., for Hamburg, Germany in late-August. From Hamburg, she will travel to her new home in Rotenburg until late-March.

Hart will play a 22-game schedule, with the season-opener Sept. 29. She will be playing some games against her former teammate Tiina Sten (Class of `08), who will play for Germany's Wasserburg for the 2012 season. The Hurricanes have one other American on their team, West Virginia's Vanessa House, who played against Hart in Finland last year.

Click here for complete St. John's story

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 23, 2012

Boston: Women's Basketball to Participate in Inaugural Hall of Fame Challenge
Duquesne: Women's Basketball Finishes Canadian Tour Undefeated After 84-32 Victory Over Brock
Kansas: KU's Angel Goodrich Honored by NCAA
Kentucky: Ex-U of L commitment Kyvin Goodin-Rogers chooses UK women
Kentucky: Madness Tickets Distributed Sept. 22
Lipscomb: Brown unveils women’s basketball schedule
Long Beach State: Women's basketball to host 3-on-3 Hoopfest
Michigan: Catching Up with Val Driscoll
Old Dominion: Lady Monarchs to Play in Inaugural Women's Basketball Challenge
Penn State: Lady Lions Featured on ESPN's 2013 Big Monday Schedule
Siena College: Women's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Released
St. Johns: Alumnae Centhya Hart Set To Play Professionally In Germany
Saint Joseph's: Women's Basketball Caps Trip With Win Over Barking Abbey, 72-53
South Carolina: Tina Roy Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery
Stony Brook: Women's Hoops announces non-conference schedule
Tennessee: Kara Lawson Launches Campaign For Summitt
UConn: Women's Hoops to Participate in Inaugural Basketball Hall of Fame Challenge

2012 Fall Exposure League Update

Registration deadline for Fall Exposure League is September 1.

Click here to register

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 22, 2012

Arkansas: Eleven tournament teams highlight hoops schedule
Augusta State: Courtney Boyd Tabbed As Assistant Coach
Bowling Green: Falcons to Participate in 2013 Basketball Hall of Fame Challenge
Missouri: Field Set for Cancun Challenge, Missouri will play Wichita State, Green Bay and Minnesota
Oregon: Ducks Announce 2012-13 Schedule
Penn State: European Tour Day 9: Ancient Rome
Rice: WBB Assistant McWilliams-Franklin Resumes WNBA Play
St. Bonaventure: Women's Basketball to Participate in 1st Basketball HOF Challenge, Play UConn

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 21, 2012

Air Force: New Additions Join Air Force Women's Basketball Staff, Pat Filien and Capt. Katie Jannazo
Baylor: Alexis Prince and USA Team Win Gold
Baylor: Alexis Prince and Teammates Down Canada
Duke: Allison Vernerey, Duke Cruise to 121-34 Victory on Sunday
Duquesne: Women's Basketball Rolls Past All-Stars 90-37
Duquesne: Women's Basketball Opens Up Canadian Tour With 91-36 Victory Over A-Game
Memphis: Pa'Sonna Hope makes newcomers number eight for the upcoming 2012-13 season
North Carolina Wilmington: Ayoola Weaver leaves UNCW women's basketball team
Penn State: European Tour Day 6: Bellagio & Game vs. Italian All Stars
Penn State: Candice Agee and Team USA Win Gold Medal
Saint Joseph's: Women's Basketball Wins Third Straight in Ireland, 65-53
Tennessee: Bashaara Graves golden for Team USA
Tennessee: Bashaara Graves, USA U18 Team Claim Gold
UConn: U18 Team Wins Gold at FIBA Americas Championship
Utah State: Get to Know Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Stu Sells
Wagner: Women's Basketball Announces 2012-2013 Schedule

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 20, 2012

Arizona: Women's Basketball Adds Carissa Crutchfield to Roster
Auburn: SEC Releases 2013 Women's Basketball Conference Schedule
Baylor: WBB's Alexis Prince Leads USA over Colombia
Cal Poly: Women’s Basketball Adds Taryn Garza to Roster
Georgia: Lady Dogs release 2012-13 schedule; Landers could win No. 800 at home
George Washington: A-10 Women's Basketball Title Game Headed to Barclays Center in Brooklyn
LSU: Women's Basketball on ESPN2's 'Big Monday'
Oklahoma: Portia Durrett Propels Sooners Against Sydney
Penn State: Candice Agee and Team USA Advance to Semifinals
Pennsylvania: Women's Basketball Adds Three in Class of 2016
Purdue: Women's Basketball Will Be Featured on ESPN2 Big Monday
Saint Joseph's: On The Road In Ireland and Northern Ireland
Saint Joseph's: Women's Basketball Tops Montenotte Glanmire, 58-45, For Second Win In Ireland
Saint Joseph's: Saint Joseph's Set To Host Opening Three Rounds Of The 2013 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Championship
South Alabama: OFF THE COURT WITH LADY JAG BRIANNA WRIGHT
South Carolina: Women's Basketball 2012-13 Schedule Released
Tennessee: Lady Vols commitment Jannah Tucker injures knee
Tennessee: USA U18 Squad Rolls Past Colombia
Tennessee: Lady Vols open season with two road games
Tennessee: Warlick Announces 2012-13 Hoops Schedule
UConn: USA Basketball U18 Team Downs Colombia, 87-36
UConn: Breanna Stewart Records Double-Double In USA Basketball U18 Win Over Argentina

Torri Lewis 2015 Recruiting Update

According to her club team coach, Wes Cincore of TEAM Tennessee Glory, Torri Lewis 2015 shooting guard for MHEA has been offered by Kansas State, Memphis and UT Martin.  She plans to visit Ole Miss, Vandy, Florida, Purdue, Marquette and Tennessee. 

Shuntavia Rodgers 2014 Recruiting Update

According to her club team coach, Wes Cincore of TEAM Tennessee Glory, Shuntavia Rodgers 2014 combo guard from Bartlett High has visits to Georgia State and North Carolina State.  She will visit Sacred Heart and Miss. Valley State.

Chyna Ellis 2014 Recruiting Update

According to her club team coach, Wes Cincore of TEAM Tennessee Glory, Chyna Ellis, 2014 center from Arlington has been offered by UAB and will visit Ole Miss on Sept. 8th.

Chyna did not play most of the season because of 2nd degree burns over 18% of her body.

Courtney Banks 2014 Recruiting Update

According to her club team coach, Wes Cincore of TEAM Tennessee Glory, Courtney Banks 2014 point guard from White Station High has visited North Carolina State and Vandy. She will be visiting Ole Miss on Sept. 8th and South Carolina later this fall.

Ashley Jackson 2014 Recruiting Update

According to her club team coach, Wes Cincore of TEAM Tennessee Glory, Ashley Jackson, 2014 guard/wing from Ridgeway High has an offer from UAB.

She will be visiting Ole Miss on Sept 8. Later this fall, she will visit Sacred Heart and South Carolina. She has already visited Georgia State, Mississippi State, Vandy and North Carolina State.

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 17, 2012

Baylor: WBB's Alexis Prince Helps USA Win in Puerto Rico
Bellarmine: Puerto Rico trip highlights 2012-13 women's basketball schedule
California: Cal Finalizes Competitive Nonconference Schedule
Drexel: Michelle Baker Joins Women's Basketball Staff
Eastern Michigan: Women's Basketball Announces 2012-13 Non-Conference Schedule
Fordham: A-10 Women's Basketball Championship Game Headed to Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Georgetown: Tasha Harris Attends NCAA Leadership Institute
Kansas: Women’s basketball hoping to build off strong finish
Lamar: John Ishee named assistant women's basketball coach
Michigan: Catching Up With Rachel Sheffer
Minnesota State: SDSU’s Emilee Thiesse makes final pitch for MSU women's basketball coaching job
Old Dominion: Women's Basketball Releases 2012-13 Non-Conference Schedule
Oklahoma State: Backup guard Carissa Crutchfield is transferring to Arizona
Oregon: The Oregon women will play four games during their tour of Spain with a retooled roster
Oregon State: Women's Basketball To Make Mexico Trip As Part Of 2012-13 Schedule
Penn State: Candice Agee Tallies 11 Points in Team USA Victory
Penn State: Maggie Lucas powers Penn State women's basketball team in European exhibition
Seton Hall: WBB Adds Transfer Bra'Shey Ali
Saint Joseph's: Women's Basketball Wins First Game in Ireland, 80-48
Tennessee: Lady Vols Set For Big Monday Showdown
Tennessee: Life in SEC: Tennessee, Summitt opened door to women’s sports
Tennessee: Catchings Talks About Gold Medal
Tennessee: Bashaara Graves' Bucket Ignites Runaway Win
UConn: Morgan Tuck Nets 23 Points in Team USA's 99-26 Win Over the Dominican Republic
UConn: Auriemma No interest in coaching at 2016 Olympics
Winston-Salem State: A.G. Hall to coach WSSU women's basketball

2013 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings - ESPNU 100

ESPN HoopGurlz just released their expanded 2013 Class ranking from Super 60 to the ESPN HoopGurlz 100. Nina Davis (Central) is the only Memphis player ranked at 52.

Four states landed double-digit prospects in the ESPN HoopGurlz 100, led by 12 from Georgia. California, Florida and Texas checked in with 10 ranked players each. Also having a strong showing was Maryland, with nine, and four more states -- Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio -- landed four each as well. 

Click here for complete ranking

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 16, 2012

Alaska Anchorage: Ryan McCarthy to lead women's hoops
Auburn at Montgomery: Women's Basketball Adds Five JUCO Players for 2012-13
Baylor: WBB's Alexis Prince Begins USA Basketball Play
Cornell: Women's Basketball Adds Daan de Heus To Coaching Staff
Duquesne: Women's Basketball to Play Three Exhibition Games in Canada
Georgia: Elite recruit Halle Washington commits to Lady Bulldogs
Hamilton College: Hamilton College athletic department hires women's basketball coach, Michelle Collins
Harvard: Delaney-Smith Announces 2012-13 Women’s Basketball Schedule
LATech: Techster Basketball Schedule Features Tough Non-Conference Tilts
Michigan: Catching Up With Kelsey Mitchell
Missouri: Take Time for Junior Transfer Bri Kulas
Oklahoma: Aaryn Ellenberg hits 30, Whitney Hand adds 21 in rout of Maitland
Penn State: Candice Agee set to Compete at FIBA Americas U18 Championship
Purdue: Drey Mingo And Courtney Moses Chosen As Captains
Stony Brook: Beth O'Boyle names Christina Herring as Director of Basketball Operations
Syracuse: Brittney Sykes' Blog as she competes with Team USA at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship
Tennessee: Bashaara Graves Set For FIBA Tourney
UConn: Moriah Jefferson,Breanna Stewart and Morgan Tuck Travel to Puerto Rico With USA Basketball U18 Team
UTEP: UTEP Women's Basketball Finalizes 2012-13 Schedule

10 Girls Basketball Recruiting Facts from The Wall Street Journal

NCSA Athletic Recruiting broke down an article written by The Wall Street Journal on the competitive world of college sports recruiting. This is what they had to say about the top 10 takeaways from the article, Competing for Scholarships on the Field and Online.

 1. Getting a good education is a big factor for aspiring college athletes “…’The driving force’ behind her dedication to the sport is “’to earn a scholarship to a top Division I school.’” The Journal uses Aleah MacKay as their example here – she loves lacrosse, but at the end of the day, she wants to play at an institution that offers good academics, too.

  Click here for the complete GirlsBasketballRecruiting.com article

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 15, 2012

Alabama: Women's Basketball Spends time in the Community this Summer
Ball State: Former Oak Park-River Forest athlete named Ball State assistant
Kentucky: UK Hoops Announces 2012-13 Non-Conference Schedule
Indiana: Patrick Henry Named Video Coordinator for IU Women's Hoops
Rice: Owls Play Powerhouses Tennessee, Baylor, Texas A&M

2012 Fall Women’s NCAA Certified Events by State

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2012 Girls Basketball Fall Fest Flyer

2012 Girls Basketball Fall Fest Flyer

Intensity Camp Registration Now Open Click Here 

Fall League Registration Now Open Click Here

Pre-Season Show Off Camp Registration Now Open Click Here

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 14, 2012

Arkansas: Collen adds Jessica Bowie to the staff
Auburn: Women's Basketball Closes Out Australian Tour With 84-46 Win Over Sutherland Sharks
Louisiana-Monroe: ULM Women's Basketball Announces 2012-13 Schedule
Louisiana-Lafayette: UL women's team lands one of state's best, Jaylyn Gordon
North Dakota State: Great Alaska Shootout, 17-Home Games Highlight 2012-13 NDSU Women's Basketball Schedule
Troy: Troy Women's Basketball Adds Michael Berry to Coaching Staff
Quinnipiac: Women's Basketball In Italy: The Trevi Fountain and Rome At Night

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 13, 2012

Alaska-Anchorage: Nathan Altenhofen, UAA split ties
Auburn: Hasina Muhammad's 29 Points Lead Auburn To 67-58 Win Over Sydney Flames
Cincinnati: Bearcats Duo Speaks To Local Campers
Duke: Blue Devils Set to Travel to France, Italy on Monday
Georgetown: Women's Basketball Releases Non-Conference Opponents
Kent State: Kent State Women’s Basketball Unveils 2012-13 Non-Conference Schedule
Oklahoma: Sooners Open Australian Tour in Victory
South Alabama: OFF THE COURT WITH LADY JAG SHARON SANDERS
Troy: Troy Women's Basketball Announces Final Additions to Program O'Neal Session and Jada Williams

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 10, 2012

Baylor: WBB Announces 2012-13 Schedule
Casper College: Casper College women's hoops continues strides in recruiting
Charleston: Adam Collins Named Women's Basketball Coach
Illinois-Springfield: Chad Oletzke finally settles in at UIS
Kansas: KU Women's Basketball Releases 2012-13 Schedule
Kansas State: K-State Announces 2012-13 WBB Schedule
Louisiana Tech: Teresa Weatherspoon recalls Olympics lesson

Nevada: Head coach Jane Albright completes staff with the hiring of Carla McGhee
Notre Dame: Internship is role reversal for Skylar Diggins
Norwich: Courtney Nyce Announced as Women's Basketball Assistant Coach
Oklahoma: Big 12 Women's Hoops Schedule Released
Oklahoma State: Cowgirl Basketball Announces 2012-13 Schedule
Savannah State: SSU's Blessing Uba Shines in Lady Tiger Loss
Saint Joseph's: Saint Joseph's Women's Basketball Prepares For Overseas Tour To Ireland and Northern Ireland
Texas: Former Softball standout Nadia Taylor trades the diamond for the hardwood in the upcoming season.
Texas: Women's Basketball announces 2013 Big 12 Conference schedule
Texas Tech: Lady Raiders Announce 2012-13 Schedule
USA: U.S. holds on, defeats Australia

Taylor Lewis shows Growth

Girlz Prep Report has been keeping an eye on Taylor Lewis (Memphis Elite-Holmes) and is excited about her progress as a player.. Here is the evaluation:

As exciting as she was after completing her freshman season in high school in Arkansas, Taylor Lewis showed me exactly what I look for in players and that's growth at Basketball on the Bayou. Already having the knowledge to understand the game and run a team, she stepped into the rotation with the Memphis Elite and paid dividends immediately. A high energy player that plays the same way on both ends, Lewis can give you points in bunches, either by scoring or assisting while throwing in some lock down D.

Click here for the story

Rodrea Echols, A National Champion Again

In 2010, Rodrea Echols helped the Arkansas Mavericks win the 11U AAU Nationals in Franklin, TN with an undefeated record of 7-0.

Last weekend in the 2012 MAYB 8th grade national championship, Arkansas Mavericks defeated Oklahoma Swarm 43-40 after being down 26-9 in the first half. Rodrea Echols helped the Mavericks fight back to a double overtime victory.

Rodrea is a freshman at Overton High School.

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 9, 2012

Hagerstown CC: New HCC women's basketball coach, Vicky Bullett, says Olympic experience can be beneficial
Fresno State: Madison Parrish leaves Fresno State women's basketball team
Houston: Cougars have made nine postseason appearances, including five trips to the NCAA Tournament
Michigan: Catching Up With Brenae Harris
Salt Lake CC: High hopes are ‘Bruin’ for SLCC Women’s Basketball in 2012-13
USA/Tennessee: USA Women Advance To Olympic Semis

Hasina Muhammad scores 24 in Australian Open

image from AuburnTigers.com

The Tigers struggled to find the basket Tuesday night, shooting just 32 percent against the WNBL's Logan Thunder in the first game of the Auburn women's basketball team's Australian Tour. Auburn lost 86-54 to the Thunder behind a game-high 24 points from Hasina Muhammad (Ridgeway).

"We had a hard time shooting the ball tonight, but this is a learning experience for all of us," said first-year Auburn head coach Terri Williams-Flournoy. "We are still learning more and more about the team and they are still learning about it. This is going to be a process."

The hometown Thunder never trailed, jumping out to a 13-7 lead after the first quarter. Logan built its lead to 42-25 at halftime before extending to the 86-54 final score.

 "Hats off to Logan, they have a great group of players as we saw tonight," said Williams-Flournoy. "They have some great shooters and a bright future ahead."

 Muhammad was 8-of-17 from the field and 8-of-10 from the free-throw line for her 24 points. She also tallied team highs of four assists and three steals. She was joined in double figures by Blanche Alverson and her 10 points.

Read complete AuburnTigers.com story

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 8, 2012

Arizona State: Sun Devil Women's Basketball Hosting Coaching Clinic on August 11
Auburn: Women's Basketball Falls To Logan Thunder In Australian Opener
Florida Atlantic: Women's Basketball Rounds Out Coaching Staff with Fitzroy Anthony and Danielle Maloney
Oklahoma: Sherri Coale Announces Non-Conference Schedule
Penn State: Penn State will visit France and Italy during 10-day trip
Pikeville: Women's basketball signs JUCO teammates, Callisha Johnson and Jayme Jackson
Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac Women's Basketball Set For International Competition In Italy
UConn: Lauren Engeln Leaves UConn Women's Basketball Team
USA/UConn: USA Downs Canada, 91-48, in Quarterfinals of Olympics

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 7, 2012

Duke: Duke’s McCallie making adjustments for upcoming season
Oklahoma: Sooners Prepare for Land Down Under

Top 100 Girls Club Teams 2012 Travel Season

Memphis Elite Daniels made the list as one of the Top Club teams for 2012 at #68. Other regional teams on the list include Tennessee Flight (1), Arkansas Mavericks (20), and Pure Sweat Elite (74). The list was generated by The National Women's Basketball Insider. The top 10 teams include:

1. Tennessee Flight (TN)
2. Boo Williams (VA)  
3. Cal Sparks Gold (CA)
4. Team Concept (OR)
5. Sports City U (OH)
6. Arizona Warriors (AZ)
7. Georgia Metros (GA)
8. Cy Fair Nike (TX)
9. Mac Irvin GodFather (IL)
10. Miami Suns Fowles (FL)
Click here for complete list

Nina Davis Nike Nationals Evaluation

If you have not heard by now, the Tennessee Flight won both the Nationals and Junior Divisions of the 2012 Nike Nationals July 28-31 in North Augusta, South Carolina. Twenty Nike-sponsored teams competed in the Nationals Division while 16 were in the Junior Division. The win in the Nationals Division was the third for the Flight, having previously won in 2008 and 2010.

Memphis Central's, Nina Davis, is a member of the Tennessee Flight Silver squad. Nina put in a lot of work this summer as a major contributor to the squad and definitely solidified herself as a high major 2013 prospect.

Mark Lewis of BlueStarMedia.org completed his Nike Nationals recap with this evaluation of Nina:

It’s easy to talk about all the big names on the Tennessee Flight’s roster and we wrote up high impact utility player Olivia Jones in our first coverage. But it would be wrong to finish this article without mentioning the contributions and quality of play of Nina Davis (2013 – Memphis, Tenn.). While almost always seen as a perimeter player on any roster or recruiting list (and even the Flight roster!), the 6-0 Davis made a living down low for Flight in Augusta and throughout the summer. There’s nothing flashy or extraordinary about her low post effort other than she either finished or got to the line at virtually every opportunity. Bigger still in Flight’s success was Davis’s rebounding which would have made Dennis Rodman proud. Long term she still may find a home at the #3 but the flexibility to take a smaller match up to the block could make her a real commodity.

Read the complete recap

ESPN HoopGurlz's Keil Moore evaluation of Nina:

Nina Davis (Memphis, Tenn.), TN Flight Silver 16U: At 6-foot, Davis has the ability to impact a basketball game in a variety of ways. Inch-for-inch, she is one of the better rebounding forwards in the class of 2013. Her knack for finding the ball and attacking the glass helped her team throughout the tournament as she managed to consistently outrebound players three or four inches taller. Davis' efforts on the glass were matched by her ability to score the basketball in a variety of ways. While Davis has a bit of an unconventional release on her perimeter jumper, she manages to connect on a high percentage of her open shots, forcing defenses to play her honest and guard her out to almost the 3-point line. Because of her ability to make an open shot, Davis was often presented with quality driving lanes and was able to attack the basket and use her athleticism to her advantage. As a college prospect, Davis has the ability to play both forward spots. She should be able to exploit defenders fairly well at the next level, depending on matchups.

Read complete ESPN Hoopgurlz eval

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 6, 2012

Auburn: Women's Basketball Makes Final Preparations For Australia Trip
Baylor: WBB's Alexis Prince Travels for U18 National Team Camp
Bethune Cookman: Women's Basketball Releases 2012-13 Schedule
East Central CC: Crandal Porter Selected ECCC Women's Head Basketball Coach
Kentucky: Forward Ali dismissed from Kentucky women's basketball team
Florida Atlantic: Trips to Mississippi State, Wisconsin Highlight Women's Basketball 2012-13 Schedule
Minnesota: 6-foot-5 recruit Amanda Zahui B. can't play for U
Old Dominion: Tia Lewis Signs With Pro Team in Israel
Penn State: Lady Lions' Candice Agee Joins U18 USA Basketball Squad
Penn State: Lady Lions Announce Non-Conference Slate
Providence College: Women's Basketball Releases 2012-13 Non-Conference Schedule
South Alabama: OFF THE COURT WITH LADY JAG DIAMONISHA SOPHUS
Southern Maine: Toby Martin, Danielle Clark new assistants at USM
Tennessee: Holly Warlick Adds Final Touches To Staff
Tennessee: Jackson Generals Honor Summitt
Texas A&M: Women’s Hoops Continue Preparation for Italy
Texas Tech: Another top guard picks the Lady Raiders
Tulane: Lindsay Werntz Named Women's Basketball Director Of Operations
UConn: UConn Trio Leads Team USA to 88-61 Win over the Czech Republic
Western New Mexico: Rusty Kennedy Named Head Women's Basketball Coach

Jasmine James Boys & Girls Club Feature

Check out Georgia's Jasmine James (Bartlett) internship at the Boys & Girls Club

Click here

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 3, 2012

Eastern Michigan: Women's Basketball Adds Two for 2012-13 Campaign
Jacksonville State: Courtney Payne Named Women's Basketball Assistant Coach
Kansas: Bonnie Henrickson Honored by KBCA as Women's College Coach of the Year
LIU Brooklyn: LIU Brooklyn Women's Basketball Assistant Travels to Brazil to Coach Select Team
Loyola: On The Road With Coach Glessner
Michigan: Catching Up With Krista Phillips
Montana State Northern: MSU Northern announces women's hoops assistant coach, Liz Lewis
Savannah State: Savannah State Women's Basketball Travels to Toronto, Canada.
St. Bonaventure: Women's Basketball Announces 2012-13 Non-Conference Schedule

Importance of Getting Ranked

You probably visit sites or hear about players being ranked. You may even desire to be ranked yourself.

I want to relieve you of the stress and worries of being ranked. It looks good. It sounds good. However, you do not have to be ranked to get a scholarship.

Read complete GirlsBasketballRecruiting.com article

Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 2, 2012

Buffalo: Bernitha Johnson And Kourtney Brown Finalize Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Cincinnati: Head coach Jamelle Elliott finalizes 2012 recruiting class with Destini Feagin
Fordham: Fordham Women's Basketball Announces Non-Conference Opponents
Houston: Limited Spots Remain for Final Women's Basketball Camps
LIU Brooklyn: Erin Geary Added to Women's Basketball Coaching Staff
Maine: Big Names Highlight Women's Basketball Coaches Clinic
Michigan: Catching Up With Cyesha Goree
SMU: Mustangs teamed with Behind Every Door for motivational clinic
Texas: Women's Basketball announces 2012-13 non-conference schedule
UC Riversid: Gonzaga, Washington State Highlight 2012-13 Women's Basketball Schedule

Free Practice ACT Test

Academics is a big part of accomplishing the dream of playing basketball in college. To help assist Memphis Girls Basketball Players with their dreams of playing basketball at the next level, I have partnered with The Princeton Review to offer a Free Practice ACT Test for area Memphis Girls Basketball Players.

If you are in the 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade and have never taken the ACT, use this opportunity to see the format of the test, what kind of questions are on the test, and what your scoring range is at this point. If you have already taken the ACT test, you are welcomed to take the practice test to see your improvement since last taking the actual test.

The practice test will be held Saturday, August 25 at Ridgeway Baptist Church from 9:00am-1:00pm. You can register here. Use Zip Code 38119.

FREE ACT Practice Test from Patosha Jeffery

3 Ways to Pick the Wrong College

Pick for the name – would you pick your best friend for their name? Of course not. A name doesn’t tell you much about a person, and it doesn’t tell you much about a school. A school may be a well-known name, but maybe their academics aren’t great, maybe they aren’t serious about helping their athletes professionally. Maybe it isn’t where you want to be geographically. There are a million potential conflicts. Maybe there is a big-name school that has everything you’re looking for – but think about what you need, and look at whether each school has it, before you decide.

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Womens College Basketball Daily News - August 1, 2012

Cincinnati: Four-year letterwinner Stephanie Stevens chases lifelong dream, named head women's basketball coach at Gallaudet University
Florida Atlantic: Women's Basketball Finalizes 2012-13 Roster with Two Additions, Jasmine Queen, Briah Blakely
Mansfield: Ruth Hermansen steps down as head women's basketball coach to accept position as Associate Director for Student Life – Alison Tagliaferri named Interim Women's Head Basketball Coach