Woke up, & for the first time in over 10 years, I no longer work for Sports Illustrated. Was an amazing run working with the best people. There’s so many people to thank, but I have to thank Joe Lynch & Collin Orcutt for giving me the opportunity. Looking forward to whatever is next.

There will be no send-off season but Candace Parker gets to leave the game on her own terms.

Now, the girl who fell in love with 'a little orange ball at 13' can relax in retirement knowing it bounces better for the next generation because of her.
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The Sabrina Ionescu 2s are coming soon!👀

From The Athletic: Candace Parker, one of basketball's most decorated players as a three-time WNBA champion, a two-time MVP and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced her retirement. nyti.ms/3UComCB

Stewie was SHOCKED by the Candace Parker retirement news 👀

(via Ben Pickman)

Here's how Courtney Vandersloot, a teammate of Parker's in 2021 and 2022, reacted to Parker's retirement.

'She was the type of player that changed the game. What we see now, Candace was doing that early.'

Candace Parker has retired from the WNBA.

I broke the news to her. Here’s her instant reaction ⬇️

Day 1 of New York Liberty training camp

#IndianaFever ’s Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark and crew getting busy on the first day of training camp.

Later today, '82 Cheyney State WBB team will, at last, be honored by the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

In 2022, I wrote an SI Daily Cover about still the only HBCU to reach a DI Final Four. It was a story about that group, and school, and untold history
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Today’s Sports Illustrated Daily Cover: 40 years ago, Cheyney State made the first women’s NCAA tourney final.

I visited America’s oldest HBCU to learn about their historic run, a program that fails to exist today and the quest to keep the ’82 team’s legacy alive:
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C. Vivian Stringer was Cheyney's coach

Only 3 schools—UConn, UNC and Cheyney—have had future Naismith HOF men’s and women’s basketball head coaches employed at the same time

I wrote about Stringer again a few weeks ago, as the tie between Iowa and SC
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Later today, '82 Cheyney State WBB team will, at last, be honored by the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

In 2022, I wrote an SI Daily Cover about still the only HBCU to reach a DI Final Four. It was a story about that group, and school, and untold history
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Couple surprising elements in Dallas’ training camp roster:

1. No Odyssey Sims! Turns out, being prominently featured in offseason socials does not equate to signing a contract.
2. Owusu isn’t going to play in TC, but signed a rookie contract? Why not stash?

The foundation of Caitlin Clark’s attractiveness as a brand ambassador is her incredible basketball talent. But that’s not all that’s at play. My column 👇🏾 theathletic.com/5440119/2024/0…

This is yet another pro women's sports team Sue Bird has an ownership stake in.

In July 2022, NJ/NY Gotham FC announced she had become a minority investor in the franchise.

The Storm have announced that franchise legend Sue Bird is joining the team's ownership group.

'Together, we're not just shaping the future of basketball,' Bird said, 'But also paving the way for a more equitable and inclusive society.'

The Liberty have announced that they are hiring Epiphanny Prince as their Director of Player and Community Engagement.

They say it's a first-of-its-kind role for the franchise, where she will work on both the basketball ops and business staffs.

Any questions as we reflect back on the 2023-24 season? As the transfer portal session closes? As we enter the offseason?

We'll have a women's college hoops mailbag later this week. Send your questions in: theathletic.com/5438973/2024/0……your-questions-2/

Meet Prospect X, the best-kept secret in this draft: a small school, non combine, non top-3 all-star game guy w/ a good draft chance.

Tiny bible school, DL, hides snacks on his body 24/7, college HC is cousins w/ NFL HC, killed his pro day.
Any guesses?
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