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This Week in Women’s Basketball: Miller named Wings GM
More hiring news from around the WNBA, as the Dallas Wings install Curt Miller as general manager and the Las Vegas Aces add Ty Ellis to their coaching staff. USA Basketball also announces a 3x3 developmental camp.
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Get to know the future of women’s hoops
The future starts now. These six high school stars from across the United States represent the future of women’s basketball. Spoiler alert: The game is in good hands.
Prep
Articles on prep basketball, whether it's high school, AAU and youth basketball, as well as reffing youth.
This Week in Women’s Basketball: Indy hires new COO, GM
Fresh off the franchise’s most successful season since 2016, the Indiana Fever are refreshing their leadership team, with Lin Dunn moving into a senior advisor role and Amber Cox replacing her as general manager, as well as chief operating officer.
Scenes from Team Paige vs. Team Flau’jae
The future of women’s basketball was in Atlanta on Friday night, participating in the Overtime Select women’s Takeover. Swish Appeal’s Christina Merrion was there to photograph the action.
Jerzy Robinson is the future
Get to know the 15-year-old from Sierra Canyon who is putting the world on notice with her basketball skills.
This Week in Women’s Basketball: Meet the 2024 McD’s All Americans
The future of women’s hoops is here! Meet the 24 high school stars, future freshman phenoms and eventual WNBA prospects who were named McDonald’s All Americans. In other news, the Mercury make another leadership move and Texas’ Aaliyah Moore emerges as an activist.
HS disqualified following investigation
After an 11-day investigation, Tucker High School in Georgia has been ruled ineligible to continue in the state tournament.
Players, spectators caught fighting
Players and fans for Granville Central and J.F. Webb high schools are involved in an investigation after fighting during a game.
Girl’s AAU coach arrested
A coach of an Illinois AAU team has been arrested on sexual assault charges.
Players decommit from Kansas
Tough news for Brandon Schneider and his Jayhawks.
No. 2 prospect Charli Collier decommits from UConn, commits to Texas
UConn lost its top committment Charli Collier, who has decided to attend Texas instead.
Bunny hops! 15-year-old DUNKS!
Watch 15-year-old Laeticia Amihere rise up and throw it down — in a high school game!
Amid serious allegations, N.J. high school under investigation
Eastside High School in New Jersey is under serious investigation, amid allegations of human trafficking.
No girls allowed?
2 girls were expelled after their parents sued the school in hopes of getting their daughter on the boys’ basketball team.
From baseball to basketball
First she was a star on the mound for Philadelphia while they competed in the Little League World Series however, now she is shifting her focus to getting a basketball scholarship.
High school team made to forfeit
A high school decided to "borrow" a player from another team, and for that, they were made to forfeit their playoff season for using an illegal player.
Violence not the answer
2 high school basketball teams have players being cited for charges after fighting during a game.
Mid-Atlantic prep ball
The basketball being played in the Mid-Atlantic region is some of the best in the country!
Chicagoland Invitational Showcase
Who stood out at Chicagoland Invitational Showcase?
Fight breaks out between Ben Davis and Pike
The game between 2 high schools, Ben Davis and Pike, ended in a way that no game should end -- in an all-out brawl!
Swish Appeal Prep Poll of Polls (week of 1/10/16)
There are A LOT of talented teams in the country, but only one can be #1. In the initial Swish Appeal Prep Poll of Polls, who is #1?
Great teams, talent on display at Title IX 2015
You definitely want to know what took place at Title IX 2015.
2015 Naples Holiday Shootout
The Naples Holiday Shootout featured some of the best teams in high school -- but one team still stands out amongst the rest.
Nike Tournament of Champions: Bellevue wins Championship
Everyone talks about and is familiar with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, but he might not be the best winner in his family? Check out his little sister!
Kaela Hilaire's handles are the TRUTH
If you don't know about Kaela Hilaire, the University of Albany commit, you need to look at this!
Nike Tournament of Champions 2015
There was A LOT of exceptional talent at the Nike Tournament of Champions, but there is 1 team that stood out from the rest.
She Got Game 2015 was the real deal
There was a lot of talent at the She Got Game Classic from UConn commit Andra Espinoza-Hunter to Maryland commit Kaila Charles. But a 6'10" phenom stood out, too!
Elite talent playing at Art Turner Showcase
The Art Turner Memorial Tip-Off Showcase featured enough talent to draw college recruiters from both the east and west coasts.
Texas high school girls basketball is strong
The Lone Star State is LOADED with elite talent.
Final fall club prep events in Metro Atlanta
Herein changes to the NCAA evaluation periods and talent at a couple of late September Atlanta prep club events is discussed. Also, something has Maya Moore excited.
Future Stars USA 2015 gave viewers plenty to see
To see young talent for just four hours, there was nothing better than Future Stars USA this summer.
Social Media: How it’s affecting amateur athletes
Ex-WNBA player, Lindsey Moore, takes a look at the effect of social media on our younger athletes, and asks them a simple question: "Do you want to be great or do you want to be cool?"
Cal Stars take 2015 Nike Nationals
The Cal Stars lost game one and then dominated the next seven games to win its first Nike Nationals EYBL title. The Fairfax Stars 15U won the U15 Nike Nationals.
Atlanta Summer Slam 2015 was talent rich
Atlanta Summer Slam showcases more talent, particularly young talent.