2023 WNBA Draft Watch: Elizabeth Kitley
Elizabeth Kitley just became the all-time leading scorer in Virginia Tech Hokies history, adding to her already-impressive list of accomplishments for Kenny Brooks’ program. The 6-foot-6 center is one of the most prolific low-post scorers in the country, and has been remarkably consistent statistically throughout her career.
EuroLeague Women: Week 13 preview
Just two weeks remain in EuroLeague Women’s group play phase, and three of the possible eight playoff spots have been clinched. A must-win matchup between BC Polkowice and Tango Bourges Basket highlights this week’s high-stakes slate of games.
2023 WNBA Draft watch: Aliyah Boston
Who said traditional low-post play was dead? South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston is the consensus No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft thanks to her ability to dominate the paint, rebound the basketball and anchor an elite Gamecocks defense.
Preview: Can No. 11 VA Tech solve the puzzle of No. 9 Duke’s stingy defense?
The last time the Virginia Tech Hokies lost a game, it was to the Duke Blue Devils, who have used lockdown defense and rebounding to climb their way to the top of the ACC standings. The Hokies and Blue Devils will square off again, this time on Virginia Tech’s home floor.
Preview: No. 19 Seminoles seek statement win
The Florida State Seminoles have made a habit of upsetting ranked ACC opponents. Their next foe: The Virginia Tech Hokies, who are currently tied with the Seminoles in the ACC standings.
(Updated) 2023 WNBA Free Agency: Seattle Storm
With the Seattle Storm’s championship window closed for the foreseeable future, the team now looks to re-sign the remainder of its young talent while filling out the rest of its roster for 2023. Center Ezi Magbegor, who improved considerably in 2022, has been re-signed on a two-year deal.
Storm enter new era after loss of Stewart in free agency
It’s the end of an era for the Seattle Storm. Superstar forward Breanna Stewart, who played the first six seasons of her WNBA career in Seattle, announced on Wednesday that she’ll be signing with the New York Liberty for 2023, more or less ending the Storm’s status as a title contender.
EuroLeague Women: Week 12 preview
Turkish club Fenerbahçe Alagöz Holding has more star power than any of its competitors in EuroLeague Women, with nine straight victories as proof. The ever-dangerous Alyssa Thomas and ZVVZ USK Praha could be the last real challenge for Fenerbahçe in the competition’s group play phase.
Preview: Irish will have last year’s Sweet Sixteen on their mind vs. NC State
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are playing their best basketball since 2019, and this Sunday they’ll have an opportunity to pay the NC State Wolfpack back for a loss in last year’s NCAA Tournament. Notre Dame will have to do so without guard Dara Mabrey, who will miss the remainder of the season with an ACL injury.
EuroLeague Women: Week 11 preview
ZVVZ Praha and BC Polkowice are battling for position at the top of the EuroLeague Women standings, and both clubs have forwards who are putting up big statistical seasons. Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie Mavunga have been two of the competition’s best, and they’ll face each other for the second time this season in Week 11.