Caitlin Clark Now Playing Veteran Role in Seeking to Make USA U19 World Cup Team
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May 14, 2021
Clark was one of the youngest players back in 2019 when she helped the USA to a gold medal.
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Caitlin Clark knows all about bringing along the younger players.
She was one of the youngest players asked to try out for USA Basketball’s 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup Team. Clark made the team and played a surprisingly key role in helping the USA win the gold medal.
Two years later, Clark is a two-time gold medalist and one of 25 participants attempting to make the 2021 version of the same team this weekend at Metro State University in Denver.
Anthony Davis on Kobe Bryantâs Legacy, Mamba Mentality
Laker legend enshrined in Pro Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday
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May 15, 2021
Kobe Bryant’s legacy will be honored on Saturday with his induction into the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame.
Bryant’s idol and close friend Michael Jordan will do the honor of presenting him during the enshrinement process. Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant also will be hand for the ceremony.
Along with Bryant, players Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Tamika Catchings; coaches Rudy Tomjanovich, Eddie Sutton, Kim Mulkey, Barbara Stevens and FIBA executive Patrick Baumann will be enshrined.
May 13, 2021
The Los Angeles Sparks announced today that four-time WNBA Champion Seimone Augustus has retired and will join the Sparks coaching staff. Augustus joins General Manager/Head Coach Derek Fisher and assistant coaches Latricia Trammell and Fred Williams.
“It’s an honor to continue to serve the game that has given me so much,” Augustus said. “I’m excited to join the Sparks staff and look forward to developing in this new role.”
Drafted No. 1 overall in the 2006 WNBA Draft by the Minnesota Lynx, Augustus retires as one of the most prolific basketball players of all time. Her accolades include winning four championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017), eight All-Star appearances (2006, 2007, 2001, 2013-2015, 2017, 2018), and making six-All-WNBA teams. Augustus is also a three-time Olympic Gold Medalist with USA Basketball (2008, 2012, 2016).
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(LOS ANGELES) After 15 years in the WNBA, Seimone Augustus is retiring. But her time on the court isn’t over just yet.
The four-time WNBA champion is joining the Los Angeles Sparks’ coaching staff, the team announced on Thursday.
“It’s an honor to continue to serve the game that has given me so much,” Augustus said in a statement. “I’m excited to join the Sparks staff and look forward to developing in this new role.”
The 37-year-old former forward joined the WNBA in 2006 when she was drafted by the Minnesota Lynx as the No. 1 overall pick. During her time in the league, Augustus won four championships (2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017), made eight All-Star appearances (2006, 2007, 2001, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018) and won three Olympic gold medals with USA Basketball (2008, 2012 and 2016).