Someone You Ought To Know: Danielle Robinson
This is a guest post by Karaya G.
I recently read on Twitter, that someone said that there are no other women college basketball players worth watching except for one Maya Moore. Being who I am, an avid college basketball watcher, I was quick to respond with yes there are. The only reason why more people don’t know about these other exceptional women college players is, because the front of their uniform does not read UCONN.
Trust me, when I say that there is a plethora of good to great players across the nation in the women’s college game, but they do not get the exposure of UCONN and Maya Moore. Well, this is my thought on a few of such players. This is not to run off stats and or accolades on these players, you can check their bio’s for that, this is simply my appreciation of their play.
Read MoreSomeone You Ought To Know: Renee Jimenez
This is a guest post by Karaya G.
Renee Jimenez is the head coach of the Cal State Monterey Bay Women’s Basketball (CSUMB) Lady Otters, which plays out the Division 2 Conference in California. The California Collegiate Athletic Association is boasted as one of the best Division 2 Conferences in the NCAA. She is now in her third season with the Lady Otters.
Coach Jimenez has an extensive background in the sport of basketball; she played her collegiate basketball at San Francisco State University. During her time at SFSU from 2001-04, Coach Jimenez finished her career as the Gators’ all-time leader in three-point field goals. Jimenez, a two year team captain at SFSU, also set two school season records including most three-pointers made (62).
Read MorePortraits of top NCAA Coaches: Roy Williams
Some men coach, and some men are Coaches. Roy Williams, the current head coach at the University of North Carolina is, without any question a Coach. Not only has he coached different sports, but also succeeds. The title of his autobiography is “Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court”.
Born in Marion, North Carolina, Smith moved around a lot as a child. For High School, Williams’ family relocated to Asheville, North Carolina. In Asheville, Williams would go to High School at T.C. Roberson High School and lettered in both baseball and basketball. After winning multiple accolades in basketball, as well as playing in the annual North Carolina Blue-White All-Star Game as a senior. Williams was also named captain for his team.
Read MoreSomeone You Ought To Know: Nikki Caldwell
This is a guest post by Karaya G.
My highlight profiles on Coach Nikki Caldwell, who is now entering her 3rd season at the helm of the UCLA Lady Bruins Womens Basketball Team.
I chose to highlight Coach Caldwell, because not only does she have an impressive basketball history, but she is making her mark with this season’s UCLA Womens team and in the PAC 10 Conference also. Having played for, and also coached under someone who is undeniably the best coach in the women’s game in Pat Summitt (UT Womens Basketball Head Coach), there is no argument that Coach Caldwell knows exactly what she is doing.
Read MorePortraits of top NCAA Coaches: Ben Howland
When coaching at UCLA, one will be measured against the Wizard of Westwood himself, John Wooden. Wooden lead the UCLA Bruins to 10 national championships and lead the team to 4 undefeated seasons in the 60’s and 70’s. It is tough for any coach to even dream of matching those credentials, but Ben Howland is definitely been on the right track.
Read MorePortraits of top NCAA Coaches: Jay Wright
According to the Z.Z. Top song, “every girl is crazy about a sharp dressed man.” That and having a smart basketball mind will get you a Head Coaching job in the Big East. If you don’t think so, ask Jay Wright.
As the head coach of the Villanova University Wildcats, Wright has been named as a winner of the annual Fashionable Four, a tournament held by GQ magazine, that awards the best dressed coach in college Basketball. He has parlayed his success in amateur-unintentional modeling into success on the court reaching post-season play with Villanova for the past seven years, including a Final Four appearance in 2009.
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