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MILWAUKEE - Marquette women's basketball senior point guard Angel Robinson was selected by the New York Liberty with the 22nd pick in the 2011 Women's National Basketball Association Draft. Her rights were then traded to the Minnesota Lynx.
Madison — The voting went as expected.
Racine Case senior Samantha Logic won the Miss Basketball award from the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association, an honor that goes to the best player in the state.
She was presented with the honor before the Division 1 championship game Saturday at the Kohl Center.
The 5-foot-11 guard averaged 14.6 points and 8.5 rebounds per game for the Eagles. They went 22-3 and won a sectional title for the second straight year before losing to Milwaukee Pius in a Super Tuesday game.
Season ticket holders for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky were recently treated to an up close and personal meet and greet with new General Manager and head coach, Pokey Chatman. Chatman was met with cheers and applause upon her arrival as fans welcomed her to Chicago, took advantage of photo opportunities, and asked hopeful questions regarding the upcoming 2011 season. Blue and yellow confetti seemed to be the theme of the evening with early dreams and optimism for a championship win.
NEW YORK, December 3 – Following six successful seasons as President of the Women’s National Basketball Association, Donna Orender has decided to step down from her position, effective Dec. 31, 2010, to launch Orender Unlimited, an independent marketing, media, and strategy company. Orender will continue to serve as a consultant for the league.
Chicago Sky Announce Euroleague Champion as Next General Manager and Head Coach
The Chicago Sky named Pokey Chatman General Manager and Head Coach announced the Sky’s Principle Owner Michael Alter today.
June 08, 2010
NEW YORK, June 8, 2010 -- The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the 2010 Lilith Tour -- one of the highest-grossing touring festivals in the world -- will join forces to celebrate female artists and athletes all summer long through special ticket promotions, appearances, and community activations.
Several IOU Sports girls along with over 100 Chicago area girls, participated in the Sky Cares Foundation’s “Learn to Soar” program, one of three workshops for girls 10-16 that focus on teambuilding, conflict resolution, health and body image, leadership and goal-setting.