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Becky Hammon
Rebecca Lynn Hammon ( rus, links=no, Бекки Хэммон; born March 11, 1977) is an American-Russian professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach of the Las Vegas Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She previously served as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A three-time All-American basketball player for the Colorado State Rams, Hammon went on to play for the San Antonio Stars and New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and for several other teams outside the United States. Hammon, who was born and raised in the United States, became a naturalized Russian citizen in 2008 and represented the Russian national team in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Hammon was hired by the San Antonio Spurs as an assistant coach in 2014. She became the first Russian assistant coach and the second female assistant coach in NBA history.< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, colloquially known as The Garden or by its initials MSG, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City. It is located in Midtown Manhattan between Seventh and Eighth avenues from 31st to 33rd Street, above Pennsylvania Station. It is the fourth venue to bear the name "Madison Square Garden"; the first two ( 1879 and 1890) were located on Madison Square, on East 26th Street and Madison Avenue, with the third Madison Square Garden (1925) farther uptown at Eighth Avenue and 50th Street. The Garden is used for professional ice hockey and basketball, as well as boxing, mixed martial arts, concerts, ice shows, circuses, professional wrestling and other forms of sports and entertainment. It is close to other midtown Manhattan landmarks, including the Empire State Building, Koreatown, and Macy's at Herald Square. It is home to the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL), the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadezhda Orenburg
PBK Nadezhda Orenburg (russian: ПБК «Надежда») is a Russian women's basketball club from Orenburg founded in 1994. Nadezhda has been 3rd in the Russian Premier League in 2010 and 2011, and reached the Russian Cup's final from 2011–12, as well as from 2014-16, everytime losing to UMMC Ekaterinburg. In addition they have been regularly playing in FIBA Europe competitions since 2005, reaching the final of the 2010 Eurocup. Additionally, they played in the Euroleague since 2008, except in the 2009–10 season. Winners * EuroLeague: ** Runners-up: 2015–16 * FIBA Eurocup: ** Winners: 2018–19 ** Runners-up: 2009–10 * FIBA Europe SuperCup Women ** Runners-up: 2019 * Russian Championships: ** Runners-up: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16 ** Third place: 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20 * Russian Cup: ** Winners: 2020–21 ** Runners-up: 2010–11, 2011–12, 2013–14 Roster Former players * Kar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WNBA's Top 15 Players Of All Time
The Women's National Basketball Association's Top 15 Players of All Time were chosen in 2011 on the occasion of the fifteenth season of the WNBA from amongst 30 nominees compiled by the league by fan, media, coach, and player voting. The group was to comprise the 15 best and most influential players of the first fifteen years of the WNBA, with consideration also accorded to sportsmanship, community service, 1111leadership, and contribution to the growth of women's basketball; only players to have competed in the WNBA were eligible, but extra-league achievements were considered. The Top 15 players were announced at halftime of the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game. Players selected *''Note: all information only pertains to the first fifteen years of the league's existence.'' *The inaugural WNBA All-Star Game took place during the 1999 season, and the game has been contested yearly since, although the 2004 edition was supplanted by a game between WNBA players from both conferences and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Women's National Basketball Association Season Assists Leaders
The Women's National Basketball Association's (WNBA) assists leader is the player with the highest assists per game average in a given season. Ticha Penicheiro has had the most league-leading seasons, with seven. The five highest single-season averages were recorded by Courtney Vandersloot, who set new records in each of four consecutive seasons from 2017 to 2020. Assists leader See also * WNBA Peak Performers The Women's National Basketball Association Peak Performer Awards are given each year to players who lead the WNBA in scoring, rebounding, and assists. The award has been given since the league's inaugural season, but the honor has varied since t ... External links WNBA Year-by-Year Leaders and Records for Assists Per Gameby Basketball-Reference.com {{DEFAULTSORT:assists Lists of Women's National Basketball Association players Women's National Basketball Association statistics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All-WNBA Team
The All-WNBA Team is an annual Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) honor bestowed on the best players in the league following every season. The voting is conducted by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States. The team has been selected in every season of the league's existence, dating back to its inaugural season in 1997. The All-WNBA Team is composed of two five-woman lineups—a first and second team, comprising a total of 10 roster spots. Through the 2021 season, all teams consisted of a center, two forwards, and two guards. On August 5, 2022, the league announced that future All-WNBA Teams would be selected without regard to player position. Players receive five points for a first-team vote and three points for a second-team vote. As of the 2022 season, the top five players with the highest point total make the first team, with the next five making the second team. Diana Taurasi holds the record for the most total selections with fourt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 WNBA All-Star Game
The 2011 WNBA All-Star Game was played on July 23, 2011 (3:30pm EDT on ABC) at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, home of the San Antonio Silver Stars. The game was the 10th WNBA All-Star Game, which has been held annually since 1999 except in 2004, 2008, and 2010. This was the first time San Antonio hosted the basketball showcase, and only the second time in league history for the game to be held by a Western Conference franchise. In a game that saw neither team lead by more than 5 points, the Eastern Conference won 118–113 for only their third victory in 10 tries. Swin Cash of the Seattle Storm, who had 21 points and 12 rebounds in a losing effort, was named game MVP for the second time; only Lisa Leslie had previously earned multiple All-Star Game MVP awards. The game also saw a record of 10 players (11 counting the injured Candace Parker) make their debuts on a WNBA All-Star team—however, five of these players had appeared in the Stars at the Sun game in 2010, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 WNBA All-Star Game
The 2009 WNBA All-Star Game was played on July 25, 2009 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, home of the Connecticut Sun. The game was the 9th annual WNBA All-Star Game. This was the second time Connecticut had hosted the basketball showcase, after previously hosting the 2005 game. The All-Star Game Rosters *1 Injured *2 Injury replacement *3 Starting in place of injured player Coaches The coach for the Western Conference all-stars was San Antonio Silver Stars coach Dan Hughes. The coach for the Eastern Conference was Indiana Fever coach Lin Dunn Lin Dunn (born May 10, 1947) is an American women's basketball coach, currently general manager with the Indiana Fever. She is most known for being the first coach and general manager for the Seattle Storm. She has more than 500 wins to her name. .... Other events Three-Point Shootout Skills Challenge References {{WNBA Wnba All-star Game, 2009 Women's National Basketball Association All-Star Game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 WNBA All-Star Game
The 2007 WNBA All-Star Game was played on July 15, 2007 at Verizon Center in Washington D.C., home of the Washington Mystics. The game was the 8th annual WNBA All-Star Game. This was the second time Washington has hosted the basketball showcase, after previously hosting the 2002 game. The All-Star Game Rosters *1 Injured *2 Injury replacement *3 Starting in place of injured player Coaches The coach for the Western Conference all-stars was Sacramento Monarchs coach Jenny Boucek Jennifer Dawn Boucek (born December 20, 1973) is an assistant basketball coach for the Indiana Pacers, a former basketball player, and former head coach of the Seattle Storm. She was hired by the Storm on January 20, 2015, but terminated on August .... The coach for the Eastern Conference was Detroit Shock coach Bill Laimbeer. Other events Three-Point Shootout Skills Challenge References {{DEFAULTSORT:2007 Wnba All-Star Game Wnba All-star Game, 2007 Women's National Basketball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 WNBA All-Star Game
The 2005 WNBA All-Star Game was played on July 9, 2005 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, home of the Connecticut Sun. The game was the 6th annual WNBA All-Star Game. This was the first time Connecticut hosted the basketball showcase. The All-Star Game Rosters Coaches The coach for the Western Conference was Seattle Storm coach Anne Donovan. The coach for the Eastern Conference was Connecticut Sun coach Mike Thibault Michael Francis Thibault (born September 28, 1950) is an American basketball head coach, formerly of the Connecticut Sun of the WNBA, and now of the Washington Mystics. In 2013, Thibault became the WNBA's all time most successful coach with 212 vi .... References {{NBA on ABC Wnba All-star Game, 2005 Women's National Basketball Association All-Star Game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 WNBA All-Star Game
The 2003 WNBA All-Star Game was played on July 12, 2003 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, home of the New York Liberty. This is the second time New York hosted the contest after previously hosting the 1999 game. This is the 5th annual WNBA All-Star Game. The All-Star Game Rosters *1 Injured *2 Injury replacement *3 Starting in place of injured player Coaches The coach for the Western Conference was Los Angeles Sparks coach Michael Cooper. The coach for the Eastern Conference was New York Liberty coach Richie Adubato Richard Adam Adubato''The Sporting News: 1992-93 Official NBA Register''. St. Louis, Missouri: The Sporting News Publishing Co. 1992. (born November 23, 1937) is a former basketball coach in the National Basketball Association. He has served a .... References {{NBA on ABC Wnba All-star Game, 2003 Women's National Basketball Association All-Star Game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WNBA All-Star Game
The Women's National Basketball Association All-Star Game, commonly referred to as the WNBA All-Star Game, is an annual exhibition basketball game played in the United States between the best players of the Western and Eastern Conference of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Since 2004, the game is not held in years when the Summer Olympics take place. Structure Each conference is represented by a team of 12 players who are currently having the best seasons performance-wise around the league. The starters are determined by fans voting through internet ballots. The rest of the players are selected by league personnel including head coaches as well as media personalities. At the end of the game, an all-star game Most Valuable Player (MVP) is named, as decided by a panel of media members. History In 2004, the game was not played in its usual format due to the WNBA players competing in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. That year, the USA national te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Las Vegas Aces
The Las Vegas Aces are an American professional basketball team based in the Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas metropolitan area. The Aces compete in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) as a member club of the league's Western Conference (WNBA), Western Conference. The team plays their home games at Michelob Ultra Arena in the Mandalay Bay, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The Aces won the 2022 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup and WNBA Championship. The team was founded in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, Utah, as the Utah Starzz before the league's inaugural 1997 WNBA season, 1997 season. It then moved to San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas before the 2003 WNBA season, 2003 season and became the San Antonio Silver Stars, later shortened to the San Antonio Stars in 2014. The team relocated to Las Vegas before the 2018 WNBA season, 2018 season. The Aces, who are owned by Mark Davis (American football), Mark Davis, the current owner of the National Football League, NFL's Las Vegas Raid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
