Tag: monique billings
Billings taking mindful approach into new role with Dream
WNBA athletes are dubbed veterans in their third season, as pro basketball is a “dog years” profession.
Atlanta Dream forward Monique Billings has a special...
UCLA working quickly to fill legendary shoes
Every program struggles when its best players graduate. But replacing two of the best in school and Pac-12 history? That's a tall order.
Welcome to...
Atlanta fitting together to pursue a Dream
Early this month, things weren’t so bright for the Atlanta Dream.
With a new head coach and only four returning players, the team had shown...
For Dream’s Sykes, perseverance has brought her back to her passion
There are those basketball players whom coaches and teammates sometimes have to motivate. Whether they drift into disengagement on court, take a play off...
WNBA teams reload on draft night according to plan
New York - In drafting one of the most talent-laden classes in WNBA history, teams mostly stuck to the script Thursday, with few surprises.
With...
Oregon cruises, UCLA battles to advance to Pac-12 semis
Game #1: Oregon 84, Colorado 47
Oregon started its second-half against Colorado on Friday with a 26-2 run, hitting its first 10 shots from the...
The formation of legends: girls to women
They have been two of the biggest impact players to come through UCLA basketball. But down to the last regular-season games of their collegiate...
Ruthy Hebard’s short learning curve has produced quick results
A win against arch rival Oregon State last month was a boon for the No. 8 Oregon Ducks. But sophomore forward Ruthy Hebard wasn't...
No. 10 UCLA rallies to hold off Colorado, 73-67
Los Angeles - No. 10 UCLA shook off the sorrow from back-to-back overtime losses last weekend to battle past Colorado, 73-67, Thursday night.
Jordin Canada...
Oregon wins epic battle with UCLA in OT to claim top...
Eugene - Sabrina Ionescu spun back around toward her left and got to the free throw line. She stopped and shot a jumper.
Splash.
The shot...