viernes, 23 de diciembre de 2016

UConn Women's Basketball 2016-17 Intro Video

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Nicole Kornet's family has been with her through every step of her journey to get to UCLA (Video)

Nicole Kornet's family has been with her through every step of her journey to get to UCLA

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sábado, 10 de diciembre de 2016

Help for former Cal Bears standout Rama N’diaye

Help for former Cal Bears standout Rama N’diaye

Rama N’diaye, a native of Dakar, Senegal, crossed the globe to join the Cal Family in the Fall of 2006. She embarked on a 5 year career for the Golden Bears which saw her teams make 3 consecutive trips to the NCAA Tournament, a Sweet 16 appearance, and a WNIT Championship.

In the summer of 2007, she was a member of the Senegalese National Team before sustaining a significant knee injury in March of 2008. That summer, she led her Cal team on an international team trip to Tunisia and Senegal, where she was able to introduce her Bear family to her immediate and extended Senegalese family and friends. Despite not being able to play due to her knee injury, she served as our very own personal tour guide, exposing her teammates, coaches and staff to the amazing traditions and culture of Africa. It was a life changing trip for everyone involved.

As a testament to Rama’s sheer will and determination, she was able to return to the court following her injury and compete in her final season in Berkeley in 2010-2011. Rama then went on to play professional basketball for three seasons in Iran, Spain, and Turkey. Since her retirement in 2014, Rama has been living and working in San Diego. Unfortunately, in July, 2016 she was diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer at the young age of 29. She is currently undergoing aggressive treatment at The Moore Cancer Center through UC San Diego, where she is proving to be a worthy opponent in the fight against this disease. As a result of the side effects of her treatments, Rama has not been able to consistently work and therefore has sustained significant financial hardship. It is our goal as a Cal Family to help support Rama in her fight against Breast Cancer emotionally, spiritually and financially.

As a result, Rebounds for Rama will allow our extended Cal Family to participate in that end goal, once again proving that our support extends well beyond the hardwood. Donations may be made based on the number of total rebounds that the current Cal team secures over the course of this season or as a flat rate. See donation details below. If you have questions, please contact Jill Culbertson at 510-643-3787.

Your support of Rama as she continues her fight to beat Breast Cancer is truly appreciated. Once a Bear, always a Bear.

Past Season Rebound Totals
2015-16 - 1,230
2014-15 - 1,331
2013-14 - 1,401

Please pledge https://pledgeit.org/reboundsforrama

By: Sue Favor

miércoles, 7 de diciembre de 2016

After two ACL tears, Oklahoma WBB's Maddie Manning is back on the court (Video)

After two ACL tears, Oklahoma WBB's Maddie Manning is back on the court -- with a scholarship that is helping her earn a Master's degree.

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sábado, 26 de noviembre de 2016

Karlie Samuelson vs Norheastern

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lunes, 21 de noviembre de 2016

Katie Lou Samuelson vs LSU 20/11/2016 (Video)

Katie Lou Samuelson vs LSU 20/11/2016

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domingo, 20 de noviembre de 2016

Tara VanDerveer "Life in a Season" (Video)

Tara VanDerveer "Life in a Season"

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lunes, 7 de noviembre de 2016

California head coach Lindsay Gottlieb Surprises Team With Pregnancy News (video)

California head coach Lindsay Gottlieb Surprises Team With Pregnancy News

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miércoles, 19 de octubre de 2016

"The Last Good Bye to Mehmet Can Öztürk"

Last Tuesday, October 18th, Mehmet Can Öztürk funeral was held, Canik Belediye Spor head coach who died to Monday October 17th, after surgery on a tear in the aorta vein suffered during his club Saturday game.

Canik Belediye Spor players couldn't stop their tears when they found out about his coach dead

Mehmet Can Öztürk R.I.P.

Photos: Canik Belediye Spor & Hürriyet Spor

lunes, 26 de septiembre de 2016

Women's basketball coaches and players from across the nation speak about how Coach Yow forever impacted their lives. #KayYow

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jueves, 22 de septiembre de 2016

Oregon State Women's Basketball Back to School

Oregon State Women's Basketball Back to School

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viernes, 16 de septiembre de 2016

Elena Delle Donne For the Wind

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jueves, 8 de septiembre de 2016

UNC Women's Basketball: 2016-17 Season Promo

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jueves, 1 de septiembre de 2016

Diana Taurasi Makes Brazilian Fan’s Dream Come True

Meeting Diana Taurasi was a dream come true in my life. I have always watched Diana play on TV and thought it would be wonderful to see her, even that far, in person. It was mainly because of the girl who inspired me to play and love basketball that I was in Carioca Arena I for the women's Olympic semifinal between USA and France on August 18. Seeing that she was very kind with the fans after the game, I tried to take a picture with her. I could not get one because the place was far from empty, and Taurasi had to go to the locker room. But I did not leave empty-handed. Literally.

Diana threw her towel to the crowd, and guess what? I got it. Wonderful! I had a towel from my idol, I was very happy and went home in peace. But you know, a fan is never satisfied. In the end of the women’s basketball final between the U.S. and Spain I really wanted to have my dream picture with her. The athlete who always inspired me to persist in this wonderful sport was so close to me, I could not let it go. That's when I decided to make a poster exactly saying what I felt and what I wanted. The message was: "Taurasi, I play basketball because of you. Please take a picture with me.”

Since the Olympic final is always followed by the medal ceremony, I was not very confident. If I could get her to read the poster and even thank her for it, I would be fine. And it happened! When Diana Taurasi was on the podium to receive her gold medal, I got her attention by swinging the poster. She read and thanked me, banging her hand on her chest. At that time, I was really excited.

But you know, I wanted the photo and would stay in my place for it. I am Brazilian and don’t give up! Then a coordinator from USA Basketball saw my poster and moved. He asked the official photographers to take pictures of my poster and asked someone to call Taurasi. The coordinator came to my side and said: "Do not worry, she's coming."

And then it happened. It happened! I saw Diana Taurasi coming in my direction, smiling. My heart almost came out of my mouth. I was not believing. She was slowly coming to find me. When she stopped in front of me she read the poster, thanked me and gave me a hug. Then we took the picture and to my surprise she told me one of the things I will never forget in my whole life, "Now hold the medal yourself.” At that time, I did not know what to think. I began to shake my body. It was beautiful, a day I will never forget.

Despite having the rare opportunity to meet Diana, I was sad at the same time. Sad because we do not have "Taurasis" in a country that was already a world championship gold medalist in this sport. After the generation of Hortencia and Paula, women's basketball in Brazil is not a good way. We have a professional league, but to be truthful, it’s still amateur. In its last edition, there only six teams.

I work as a coach in an association (JF Celtics) in Juiz de Fora (Minas Gerais) for the women's team that won the gold medal in its first participation in the State Championship. We do not have government support, not even private support.

I sincerely hope that after Brazil’s performance in the women's tournament these year, something will be done for this wonderful sport.

And my greatest hope is that we can have idols for our girls who are just starting to play the game. Girls that need to be inspired by someone. Just as I was inspired by Diana Taurasi.

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lunes, 22 de agosto de 2016

Opening the camp ŽKK Crvena zvezda

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Branka Luković UCAM Jairis 2016

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jueves, 11 de agosto de 2016

Kamilla Ogun Eurobasket Women U18

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miércoles, 10 de agosto de 2016

Nataša Kovačević upon being elected for the new president of the Women's Basketball Club "Red Star"

"It's needless to say how big of an honor it is for a 22-year-old woman, as I am, to get elected for the most responsible position in the club, which among many trophies, has the trophy of the European Champion. That is why today, in front of all of you, I can't resist to admit that I am pretty nervous. The reason for that is not a fear, rather the sense of big responsibility that I will carry from this day on. But, every person that knows me even a little, understands that such responsibility will not be an obstacle, instead it will make me work more and fight harder.

I will not lack motivation, because I think that it goes without saying what basketball means to me. My strong desire to come back under the hoops after the unfortunate accident made my recovery much fast than it was expected, and that huge love for basketball, in some moments, gave me strength to overcome challenges that at first seemed impossible, and return to the court. I will no longer be on the court, but I think that through this new role I will even more be connected with the sport that gave me so much. And that is what makes me really happy. This will be the first opportunity to give back to basketball. To the Serbian basketball.
In front of us, is a big job and I know that it won't be easy at all, but I want to assure you all that I won't give up and surrender just because something is difficult. That is simply not in my character and I hope that this approach of mine will allow us to go forward together."

Natašin govor nakon izbora za novu predsednicu KKŽ "Crvena Zvezda":

"Suvišno je govoriti kolika je čast za dvadesetdvogodišnju devojku poput mene da bude na najodgovornijoj funkciji u klubu koji među mnogobrojnim trofejima ima i titulu šampiona Evrope. Zato na ovom mestu, pred vama, ne mogu a da ne priznam da imam malu tremu. To nije posledica straha, već osećaj velike odgovornosti koju ću od danas nositi. Ali, svako ko me bar malo poznaje zna da me to neće sputati već će me samo terati da radim još više i borim se još jače.

Motiva mi neće nedostajati jer mislim da je izlišno da govorim šta za mene predstavlja košarka. Upravo je moja želja da se posle teške nesreće ponovo vratim pod obruče uticala da se oporavim mnogo brže nego što se očekivalo, a ta silna ljubav prema košarci mi je u nekim teškim trenucima davala snagu da prebrodim neke na prvi pogled nesavladive prepreke i vratim se na teren. Više neću biti na parketu, ali mislim da ću u ovoj novoj ulozi još čvršće biti vezana za sport koji mi je dao toliko toga. I to me jako raduje. Jer, ovo će biti prva prilika da deo toga ja vratim košarci. Košarci u Srbiji.
Pred nama je veliki posao i znam da neće biti nimalo lako, ali želim sve da vas uverim da se neću predavati i da neću odustajati samo zato što je nešto teško. To jednostavno nije u mom karakteru i nadam se da će nam takav moj pristup problemima omogućiti da zajedno idemo napred."