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Brittney Griner used to be known as the YouTube Girl for the way her impressive dunks as a high schooler went viral across the Internet. There's another video clip of Griner that has spread almost as quickly: The punch she threw at a Texas Tech player earlier this month that led to her suspension. The start of her first NCAA tournament for Baylor on Saturday gives Griner a chance to rebuild her image as the 6-foot-8 shot-blocker who has the ability to transform her sport with an uncanny combination of

I would advise people not to judge me off that one incident   -Brittney Griner

 

There's been a growth spurt in women's basketball. Fans watching the NCAA women's tournament will see more versatile 6-foot-3 or taller players than ever, a couple playing above the rim and plenty facing the basket with guard skills — their games patterned more after LeBron than Kareem. "Back in the day, if you were a big person, you were a back-to-the-basket kind of player," says Anne Donovan, a 6-8 force who won Olympic gold medals in 1984 and 1988 and was the 1983 college player of the year at Old

Back in the day, if you were a big person, you were a back-to-the-basket kind of player   -Anne Donovan

 

"Our game has evolved like the men, where we're not back-to-the-basket for post players any more. I think you started seeing that evolution with [6-5] Lisa Leslie, and it's just continued." Has it ever. Coaches say the increasing popularity of the women's game has resulted in more girls playing at an early age, and these players are more skilled.  

With athletes getting taller, the style has been changing for players in the paint. There's been a growth spurt in women's basketball. Fans watching the NCAA women's tournament will see more versatile 6-foot-3 or taller players than ever, a couple playing above the rim and plenty facing the basket with guard skills — their games patterned more after LeBron than Kareem.

Back in the day, if you were a big person, you were a back-to-the-basket kind of player   -Anne Donovan

 

Candace Parker is the star player behind a PETA anti-fur campaign. The ad reads "If You Wouldn't Wear Your Dog, Please Don't Wear Any Fur." "I feel very passionate about the fur campaign for PETA," said Parker. "I really feel like it's very cruel what (fur businesses) do to animals. … Animals don't have a voice, so people have to speak for them."

I feel very passionate about the fur campaign for PETA   -Candace Parker

 

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. After sweeping the Southeastern Conference regular season and tournament titles for the first time in 10 years, the Tennessee Lady Vols landed a trio of cagers on the Associated Press' All-SEC Teams today. Junior Angie Bjorklund and redshirt-sophomore Kelley Cain each earned First Team All-SEC accolades, while sophomore Shekinna Stricklen earned Second Team honors. Tennessee featured the most student-athletes on the two squads.  

The son of a Canton alderman and two others have been arrested in connection with a melee. Eric Gilkey Jr., son of Alderman Eric Gilkey, along with Michael Jackson were arrested last week on a charge of simple assault causing bodily injury. A third person said to be involved in the incident, Candace Parker, was arrested for domestic violence.  

That might be the first time DeMarcus was rejected the entire season. Poor guy. I'm guessing that this is more about Maya's current love interest than DeMarcus, so Cousins shouldn't take it personally.  

Well, they're finally here. After harassing adidas for almost 2 years to get some Candace Parker kicks out (why sign her and not make commercially available kicks for her in the year she wins, um, EVERYTHING??), I can't say they're worth the wait. My complaints, in no particular order: