The Sun also rises

Sun is rising:

Chemistry plus unselfishness plus Ogwumike = Sun success, by yours truly.

Chiney Ogwumike is branching out during her time off the court.

Fever:

Tamika Catchings is one of four finalists for the first Sports Humanitarian of the Year Award. Fever release.

Sparks:

….are still without a win after seven games.

Jasmine Lister is shining for Los Angeles.

Liberty:

Coach Bill Laimbeer is all smiles regarding New York’s defense.

College news:

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley backs the removal of the confederate flag for reasons bigger than hoops.

Oregon has added Boston College transfer Kat Cooper.

Former North Carolina guard Jessica Washington has transferred to Kansas.

USA Basketball:

The World University Games team is ready for South Korea.

The U16 team won a bronze medal yesterday.

Lapchick Character Award:

Basketball pioneer Lucille Kyvallos of Queens College has won the Lapchick Character Award.