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There was Al McGuire before Dan Hurley

Dan Hurley, University of Connecticut’s (UCONN’s) Men’s Basketball coach was recently referred to as a villain. His sideline tirades, intensity, and boorish in-game behavior earned him the reference (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6101513/2025/01/31/dan-hurley-coach-villain-college-basketball/ ). Joe Rexrode’s piece in The Athletic (January 31, 2025) triggered memories of another intense and eccentric coach from the 1970s,… Read More »There was Al McGuire before Dan Hurley

The Making of an Upset

On January 9, 2025 there were five or more upsets of the top 25 ranked women’s college basketball (WCBB) teams. What did they have in common? The Muse delved deeper and reviews the upsets from the top 25 teams between November 2024 through January 22, 2025. This post explores the… Read More »The Making of an Upset

Off the Bench

Coming off the bench (OTB) means that you are not a starter to begin a game. Its a sports term describing a player watching from the sidelines. Generally, all players want to start a game rather than enter a contest OTB. Everyone wants to be a starter. However, there may… Read More »Off the Bench

Beaten by NIL

Former University of Virginia (UVA) Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Tony Bennett was beaten by NIL, i.e. name, image and likeness. Three weeks ago, Tony Bennett announced his retirement. At 55-years old, Tony Bennett announced that “he is no longer the best coach to lead the program.” This was an abrupt… Read More »Beaten by NIL

How We Consume the WNBA

Women’s basketball is booming with popularity. The WNBA media contract gods are listening to fans. All four playoff games on Sunday (9/22) are on national TV and all are viewable on their own. No channel flipping needed. Hooray and thank you Disney-ABC-ESPN. It reminds me of the mid-1980s. Just like… Read More »How We Consume the WNBA

Jawing at the Referees

There is a rash of jawing at the referees in all sports at all levels. Its unbecoming behavior. Upon looking up the spelling of jawing in Webster’s Dictionary, the example provided was “jawing with the referee.” This post’s title is “at” the referee, since it seems a one way activity… Read More »Jawing at the Referees

WNBA Heaven is a New Place on Earth

For a handful of WNBA players, WNBA heaven is a new place on earth. These players were either waived, traded, or their contracts expired landing them all in much better places, teams, and situations. Let’s explore each of them. The biggest move is the Chicago Sky trading Marina Mabrey to… Read More »WNBA Heaven is a New Place on Earth

WNBA is Back in Action

The WNBA is back in action on August 15th 2024 following a pause for the Olympic games and Team USA’s gold medal win against France on their home floor in front of 12,000+ fans in Paris. Ideal hoops and the most impactful players on the return to action on Thursday… Read More »WNBA is Back in Action

WNBA All Stars Beat Team USA

Youth, defense, and determination by the WNBA All Stars prevailed 119-107 over the best women’s basketball team on the planet, Team USA. Arike Ogunbowale was the most impactful All Star with 34 points, 21 alone in the 3rd quarter. Noteworthy that two rookies lead the WNBA All Stars in assists,… Read More »WNBA All Stars Beat Team USA

Geno’s 1,200th Win

CT Women’s Basketball Coach, Geno Auriemma garnered his 1,200th win last night against Seton Hall at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. In the post-game interview, he reflected upon the team’s first game at the Hartford Civic Center circa 1987 with about 50-people in attendance. It was against Central CT… Read More »Geno’s 1,200th Win

Clark-Enomics

Clark-Enomics on full display Thursday evening. Caitlin Clark fills the seats and stat sheet for Iowa in their win against Virginia Tech in Charlotte, NC. Georgia Amoore’s half court field goal going into halftime was phenomenal too. Great display if woman’s college basketball on 11/10/2023.