MANILA, Philippines -- Alyssa Valdez is set to make her third straight Southeast Asian Games stint as she banners the Philippine national women’s volleyball team in the biennial meet that the country will host next month. The power-hitter and crowd-drawer will carry the nation’s pride alongside a good mix of new and returning players with the mission of ending a 14-year podium drought. Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, Inc. bared the lineup Wednesday. Aside from Valdez, skipper Aby Marano, setter Rhea Dimaculangan, who skipped last year's Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games, and Jovelyn Gonzaga are also suiting up for the tricolors for the third time since the country’s return to the regional sports meet in 2015 in Singapore. The Philippines’ last podium finish was back in the 2005 Manila edition when the Filipinas led by Tina Salak and Ging Balse finished third. Also making it to the 14-woman roster are setter Jia Morado, middle blockers Mika Reyes, Majoy Baron, who … [Read more...] about Alyssa banners SEA Games women’s volleyball roster
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Michigan basketball roster: No easy solutions for Juwan Howard
Orion Sang Detroit Free Press Published 6:30 AM EDT May 24, 2019 Michigan basketball's coaching search came to an end Wednesday, ending a nine-day saga that began when former coach John Beilein took off for the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 13. When Beilein left, the Wolverines were already in an uncertain situation — one that became even more tenuous upon his departure. Now, it'll be on new coach Juwan Howard to assess what he has inherited, and determine which direction to take for the 2019-20 season. It won't be an easy task. The same issues that Beilein faced earlier this offseason, and then faced the program upon Beilein's departure, are still present. [ Sign up for our new Michigan Wolverines newsletter. It's free! ] It starts with a roster that has been in transition since the beginning of April. Michigan's top three leading scorers from last season have all officially departed for the NBA draft, and cannot return. Collectively, … [Read more...] about Michigan basketball roster: No easy solutions for Juwan Howard
Rice, women’s basketball coach agree to new contract
By Glynn A. Hill, Houston Chronicle Published 4:23 pm CDT, Thursday, May 16, 2019 PHOTOS: NCAA Women's Tournament Rice Owls head coach Tina Langley draws up a play during a timeout in the second half during the Women's Basketball Invitational Championship Game between the UNC-Greensboro Spartans and the Rice Owls at Tudor Field House in Houston, TX on Sunday, March 26, 2017. >>>Look back at photos from Rice's game against Marquette in the NCAA Tournament ... less PHOTOS: NCAA Women's Tournament Rice Owls head coach Tina Langley draws up a play during a timeout in the second half during the Women's Basketball Invitational Championship Game between the UNC-Greensboro ... more Photo: Tim Warner/For The Chronicle Photo: Tim Warner/For The Chronicle Image 1 of / 19 … [Read more...] about Rice, women’s basketball coach agree to new contract
President Trump greets the Baylor women’s basketball team
Updated 7:36 pm PDT, Monday, April 29, 2019 President Trump The Baylor women’s basketball team visited the White House on Monday, the Lady Bears’ third visit as national champions. They were served food from Wendy’s, McDonald’s and Burger King. The team gave President Trump a signed basketball and a jersey emblazoned with No. 1. “It may not be the right size,” said Kim Mulkey, Baylor’s head coach. “Melania (Trump) may look better in it.” Trump said he loved it. “You know, I love those short sleeves. Such beautiful arms. Great definition,” Trump said as he stroked his upper arm. The coach then quipped, “Like I said, Melania may look better in it.” Josh Rosen Coach Kim Mulkey, left, and the national champion Baylor women’s basketball team present President Trump with a jersey during a visit to the White House on Monday. Coach Kim Mulkey, left, and the national champion Baylor … [Read more...] about President Trump greets the Baylor women’s basketball team
Freshman Riley Snyder possesses skill set not typical for Air Force women’s basketball
Riley Snyder represents new possibilities for Air Force women’s basketball.She’s 6-feet tall. She was a three-star recruit. She can score on the outside, as evidenced by her four 3-pointers in a victory over Colorado State. She can score inside, as she did for 18 of her game-high 22 points in an overtime win over Nevada. She can handle the ball, defend, pass and is hitting 80 percent of her free throws in conference play.And she’s still a freshman.“She’s got such a total package,” coach Chris Gobrecht gushed.The likes of Snyder, a volleyball and basketball star at Fruita Monument on the state’s western slope, haven’t often suited up for the Falcons. All of the team’s top scorers in recent years stood shorter than 6-0 – a long list that includes current sophomores Kaelin Immel and Emily Conroe and recent players like Jimi Blagowsky, Cortney Porter and Mariah Forde. Historically, only Alecia Steele matched Snyder’s height … [Read more...] about Freshman Riley Snyder possesses skill set not typical for Air Force women’s basketball