Top Teams: #9 and other randomness

To continue the top 10 teams of the 2001-2009 decade, we'll pick up at #9. I have to agree with Jake on this one, for one reason. While a fantastic team playing in arguably the most difficult conference (SEC), when it comes to the post season this team just slips a beat. But, they are consistent: consistently in the top 25 rankings (never missed one), never missed a NCAA birth and had a winning SEC conference record all 9 years.

Jake-Vanderbilt

Jenn-Vanderbilt

Vandy had 3 top 10 finishes, 2 NCAA Tournament Quarterfinal births, made every NCAA Tournament and had 1 All-American (Chantelle Anderson). Not only that, the Vanderbilt women's basketball attendance has skyrocketed over the past 9 seasons and they regularly sell out most of their home schedule.

Tomorrow--#8

WNBA News

Looks like Tulsa, Oklahoma will be the next stop for a WNBA team. Cameron/Box Sports announced yesterday that they have nearly 75% of funding needed for a team to take the court for the 2010 season. With Oklahoma City getting a NBA team, does this mean expansion (as they are claiming now) or a move for a team? While Seattle is safe for a few more years, anything can happen. The WNBA did sign a contract with ESPN/ABC extending the coverage through 2016 so perhaps the league isn't in as much trouble as I think. Perhaps the sponsored jerseys are a good idea. It works in NASCAR and overseas, so why not here? WNBA Tulsa has set up a little pitch video for those interested.

Games tonight:

San Antonio @ Indiana (7:00 pm, NBA TV)

Atlanta @ Detroit (7:30 pm)

Connecticut @ Seattle (10:00 pm)

Phoenix @ Los Angles (10:30 pm, NBA TV)

Game of the night...hmmm...2 of them. Atlanta will beat Detroit, Los Angeles will beat Phoenix.

Indiana and Seattle both win at home, Seattle pulls to within 1 game of Phoenix!

In Other News

In a week the 21st Summer Deaflympics will take place. I had no idea that this existed. Here is a nice article on a women's basketball player as she heads over to compete.