| | February 14, 2025 | Edition #183 | Hey, Hoophead! | It's Valentine's Day, and what better way to start February 14 than by showing some love to our favorite WNBA couples? Because if there's one thing this sport gives us beyond amazing basketball, it's relationships worth rooting for. Meanwhile, over in college basketball, it's shaping up to be a rather frosty Valentine's. Why exactly? Let's get into it. |
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| | | | Opposites attract, they say. But we've always believed (and we're guessing you do too) that some of the most beautiful love stories come from a shared obsession. | There are so many couples across the WNBA who found love of their lives through sports, it's hard to keep count. But this Valentine's, we found ourselves thinking (and writing) about the sweethearts who grew up in the game together. | Soft & Steady: Starting their relationship in April 2023 while both were at Iowa, Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery took their sweet time before sharing their story with the world. A year, to be precise. | Since then, even as Clark moved to the pros and Connor stepped into coaching, the two have continued to show up for each other's big moments and spend time doing what they love. Every now and then, they quietly surprise fans with the most unexpected appearances. Just like they did recently. | 'Golden' Love? It is not often a couple can say they share four Olympic gold medals, though A'ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo proudly can. It was during the 2024 Paris Olympics that whispers of a romance began, as both were spotted attending each other's gold medal games. | While things were pretty hush-hush for a while, Wilson officially confirmed their relationship during the Gamecocks Hall of Fame ceremony. And now, we can publicly say that if there were a Hall of Fame for couples, they'd already have their spot. | Friends to Lovers Core! Say it with us: we knew it all along. Having been teammates at UConn for 4 years (and friends long before that), Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd's relationship reveal didn't shock anyone. | A few weeks before Paige officially called Azzi her girlfriend during the WNBA All-Star, Azzi had already been teasing fans with a phone case cover that read "Paige Bueckers' girlfriend." And once the 'Pazzi' stans got their green light, well… our feeds haven't been the same since. | Forever Your Biggest Fan: Sonia Citron and Marist Liufau may compete in different sports, but their love story began while they were students together at Notre Dame. Nearly four years later, they are still going strong and are each other's biggest fans. | From hyping each other up online to showing up in person, they're always there for each other. And we even got one of their sweetest moments recently, when Marist casually introduced himself as "Sonia's boyfriend." Is this what you call goals? Hell yes. |
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| | It might be the day of love, but we are getting a rivalry instead of roses as bitter conference foes clash on the court. | Today, we begin in Louisiana, where South Carolina comes face-to-face with someone they know very well: MiLaysia Fulwiley & LSU. And as if this matchup needed more drama, Fulwiley shared her reason for picking Kim Mulkey over Dawn Staley. Starting her answer by calling Mulkey "more passionate." | Back to the game, statistically, we are looking at two elite teams going head-to-head. LSU leads the nation in scoring at 96.6 points per game, while South Carolina sits third with 88.1. The Tigers also top the country in bench scoring at 40.6. Defensively, both teams rank in the top four in field goal percentage defense. | And although we are calling this a rivalry, history tells a different story. No. 3 South Carolina has won the last 17 meetings against No. 6 LSU. But will this time, in front of a sold-out Pete Maravich Assembly Center, the story finally change? Tune in at 8:30 pm ET to find out. | Next up, we shift to a matchup fans have dubbed the "battle of crybabies," a label sparked by the latest criticism each coach aimed at their respective squads. Trust us, some of what they said about their teams will sound absolutely wild. | You'll want to see it for yourself! | Yes, it is Kim Caldwell's No. 22 Tennessee hosting Vic Schaefer's No. 4 Texas, and we could be in for a thriller since their last six meetings are split evenly at 3–3. | The Lady Vols enter this game having lost three of their last five, while Texas is coming off a surprising 16-point loss to Vanderbilt. That sets the stage for a hungry showdown, so tune in at 3 p.m. ET this Sunday to see who gets the job done. | Just Another Opponent! What Dawn Staley Said About Facing MiLaysia |
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| | Which Outcome Seems Most Likely in LSU vs. South Carolina? | | Last Poll's Result: We asked, "Which Game This Weekend Are You Most Excited For?" Unsurprisingly, 52% of you picked South Carolina vs. Tennessee last week as the weekend game you were most excited for. |
| | | Once again, Unrivaled is packing up and bringing its show to a new city! | After a hugely successful first tour stop in Philadelphia, the three-on-three league now heads to Barclays Center in Brooklyn for its postseason semifinal round on Monday, March 2. | But before we get there, we have the one-on-one tournament to talk about. After the second round and quarterfinals yesterday, the semifinal slate is finally set. | Yes, you probably saw Paige Bueckers crash out, storming off the arena in frustration after being completely demolished. If you haven't, you need to watch the moment. | However, if you zoom out, it's shaping up to be Aliyah Boston vs the vets! | Her path to the semifinals has been nothing short of impressive. After earning a first-round bye against Laeticia Amihere, she lit it up in the second round and beat Breanna Stewart 11–7. And believe us, she was only getting warmed up. | Against last year's finalist Aaliyah Edwards, she put on a show, cruising to a 12–0 victory. Some of these plays are the kind you will want to watch on loop. | Up next for her is Allisha Gray, who punched her semifinal ticket with wins over Saniya Rivers and Rae Burrell. We are in for a fiery showdown at Sephora Arena. | The other semifinal will feature a clash between former teammates Kelsey Plum and Chelsea Gray, both coming in with impressive wins. But obviously, nothing tops what Chelsea Gray did to Bueckers. | "All the Fanfare Aside…!" WNBA Co-Owner Cuts Through Hype With Honest Angel Reese Take |
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| | The NBA All-Star Weekend has arrived, and like every year, the festivities begin with the celebrities. Team Giannis and Team Anthony headlined the event, and while the WNBA was busy with Unrivaled's one-on-one tournament, they still made time to spot a legend. | WNBA icon Lisa Leslie was there, too, taking on a special role. Find out what she was up to! | Speaking of the WNBA and NBA All-Star festivities, W athletes have been part of the celebration for as long as we can remember. Do you remember when A'ja Wilson suited up for Team Stephen A in the Celebrity Game? Or when Rickea Jackson played last year for Team Bonds? | Go check out what W athletes have brought to the NBA All-Star over the years. |
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| That's it for today, folks! We'll look to knock on your inbox soon with more interesting stories! | |
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