She's back!!! Seimone has MVP-like weekend!

Only 5 games into her return following a year off and two surgeries, and Seimone Augustus already looks to have returned to her spot as one of the elite players in the WNBA.  One Friday night in Tulsa, Mone poured in a high of 27 points along with 3 assists.  Her outstanding game included hitting 5 of 10 from behind the arc as Minnesota defeated Tulsa on the road 92-78.  Less than 24 hours later, the Lynx returned to Minnesota with the Shock and Seimone nailed 4 of 5 from the 3-point line in rout to a 16 point game and a 92-78 victory.  For the weekend, Mone hit 9 of 15 from beyond the arc.

Tulsa's one shinning start on both nights as also a Lady Tiger as Scholanda Robinson tallied 14 points with 4 assists and 2 steals in the first game, and then bounced back and tallied 13 points again the next day.

Read about Friday's game: http://bit.ly/9iJvsP

Read about Saturday's game: http://bit.ly/bNDjs3

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Filed under  //  Alumni   Seimone Augustus   WNBA  
Posted by Bob Starkey 

Lady Tigers on NBA-TV this weekend!

If you get NBA-TV you can lock in and see some Lady Tigers playing this weekend!

Saturday at 6:00 CST, Big Syl and Chicago takes on the Mystics in Washington.

Sunday at 5:00 CST, Ally and Connecticut travel to Phoenix to take on Meek.

And later on Sunday night Roneeka and San Antonio are at Seattle

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Filed under  //  Alumni   Media   Sylvia Fowles   Temeka Johnson   WNBA  
Posted by Bob Starkey 

Theresa taking success in stride

From Kelly McElroy of HoumaToday.com:

Theresa Plaisance is the kind of kid who never forgets to thank those around her, even with a schedule that would make most people’s head spin. After interviewing the star basketball player from Vandebilt Catholic numerous times over the last couple of years, not once has she left me without thanking her family, friends, coaches, teammates, classmates and others who she feels have helped her succeed.

Her faith, too, plays a large part in her life, something she is always sure to make mention of.

We live in a time and place where being a star high school athlete is not as easy as it once was.

In the past, the star prep athlete may have had to deal with a few calls and visits from recruiters now and then and maybe a bunch of letters from colleges in the mail.

But that was about it.

Now things are much different.

The colleges aren’t the only ones who want their attention.

College sports and the coverage of them are big business.

These kids are having to balance school, practice, games, hectic schedules and their social lives, with calls (sometimes daily) from people all over the country trying to get the scoop on them.

Read the entire article: http://bit.ly/aS4e6E

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Filed under  //  Team USA  
Posted by Bob Starkey 

Lady Tiger recruiting class ranked 16th in the nation

From ESPNU HoopGurlz 2010 Recruiting Class Rankings: 

Another strong class for the Tigers gives them three straight years in the top 20 for recruiting classes, though no additions this spring. With depth in the front court and a savvy point guard for the future this class complements the 2009 haul well. Jeanne Kenney is a local kid with a nationally recognized game and both Theresa Plaisance and Shaunice McKinney can contribute in the paint.

See complete national rankings: http://es.pn/bJdfYT

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Filed under  //  Team  
Posted by Bob Starkey 

Father's Day special for Seimone

The following is a portion of an article written by Doug Feinberg of the Associated Press:

Seymore Augustus sports a tattoo of the Olympic torch with daughter Seimone’s USA basketball jersey No. 5 in the middle of it. Above the artwork are two words: “Proud Dad.”

Augustus and her father have always been close. He spent many hours in the family’s backyard in Louisiana honing her game. Their bond grew even stronger this past year at the low point of her career. The Minnesota Lynx star had torn a knee ligament last June, sidelining her for most of the season.

This was crushing for a player who had never spent more than a week away from the game she loved. Seimone, however, didn’t have much time for self-pity. She soon got a phone call telling her that her father had multiple sclerosis.

“It sent me into a state of depression,” Seimone said. “My dad has always been the source of strength for me. He was at his weakest point when he wasn’t able to fly up here for my ACL surgery. I was going to make sure I got strong enough to see him.”

Following her surgery, Seimone spent months rehabbing her knee in Minneapolis. Neither she nor her father could travel easily, but they spoke every day. They encouraged each other to keep up the fight.

“For my dad all he knows is taking care of his family and he felt like he couldn’t do that any more because of the MS,” Seimone Augustus said. “His joy came from taking care of us and that turned our world around.”

The biggest joy that Seimone brought her dad came this week. She got back on the court June 11 in Phoenix, where she tore her anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee nearly a year earlier.

“That was the best gift she could have given me,” Seymore said. “Seeing her playing again.”

Not long after returning to Minneapolis following a visit with her father, Augustus cut off her trademark dreadlocks. It was the first time she had gone to a haircutter since junior high school. The decision signified a fresh start for both her and her father.

“He’s doing well,” Seimone said. “I can tell he’s getting back to normal as he’s giving me headaches as usual. My dad was my No. 1 fan, so I want to make him proud.”

Read the entire article: http://yhoo.it/9inMSk

Filed under  //  Seimone Augustus   WNBA  
Posted by Bob Starkey 

Thanks and good luck Brittany!

Brittany Carvalhido has joined the men's basketball staff as Executive Assistant to the Head Coach. Brittany has served the past two seasons as our Director of Basketball Operations.

“I truly enjoyed my time with the LSU Women’s Basketball program," said Brittany. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff, managers and team and let you all know how I’ve enjoyed working with all of you these past couple of years.  Thank you for your support, insights, and help you have provided me.  I am still an LSU Tiger!  Geaux Tigers!!!”  

 

Filed under  //  Staff  
Posted by Bob Starkey 

Theresa hard at work for USA Basketball

We just received some photos of Theresa Plaisance at USA Basketball practice in Colorado Springs as the 18-Under team prepares for the 2010 FIBA Americas U18 Championship, June 23-27 at the USOTC.

Filed under  //  Team USA  
Posted by Bob Starkey 

Big Syl outstanding in Sky defeat

The Chicago Sky dropped a tough game to the Atlanta Dream overshaddowing another brillant performance by Sylvia Fowles.  Big Syl poured in 24 points, grabbed 6 boards, 3 assists and blocked 3 shots.  She also hit 10 of 11 from the free throw line.

Read more: http://bit.ly/dozD22

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Filed under  //  Alumni   Sylvia Fowles   WNBA  
Posted by Bob Starkey 

Lady Tigers In The WNBA Update -- June 15, 2010

Lady Tigers In The WNBA Weekly Update – June 15, 2010 

Every week, we will take a look at what former Lady Tigers did the past week in the WNBA.

Marie Ferdinand-Harris, Guard
Los Angeles Sparks

Ferdinand came off the bench for 19 points, including eight points in the final two minutes, to lead Los Angeles to an 88-84 win over Minnesota on June 13. She drained four free throws in a 12-second span and regained the lead for the Sparks, 87-84, with 17.8 seconds left in the game. Ferdinand has averaged 5.2 points in six games this season.

Last Week:
June 13 vs. Minnesota (W, 88-84) 19 pts, 2 reb, 6-of-7 FG, 1-of-1 3FG, 19 min.
June 11 at Seattle (L, 60-82) 4 pts, 2 reb, 2 asst., 2-of-7 FG, 17 min.  

This Week:
Friday, June 18 vs. Connecticut, 7:30 p.m. CT

Thursday, June 24 at Washington, 4 p.m. CT

Sylvia Fowles, Center
Chicago Sky

Sylvia Fowles followed up her WNBA Player of the Week with another solid effort despite the Chicago Sky’s recent two-game skid. Fowles has reached double-figures in all 10 games this season, including 23 points in a loss to Washington on June 11.  Fowles is averaging 19.3 ppg and 8.1 rpg.


Last Week:
 June 11 vs. Washington (L, 78-95) 23 pts, 7 reb, 3 blk, 1 stl, 9-of-13 FG, 5-of-6 FT, 32 min
June 8 vs. New York (L, 70-85) 11 pts, 6 reb, 2 stl, 2 blk, 1 asst, 5-of-9 FG, 32 min

This Week:

Tuesday,  June 15 vs. Atlanta, 7 p.m. CT

Saturday, June 19 at Washington, 6 p.m. CT

Allison Hightower, Guard
Connecticut Sun

Last Week:

Did not play

This Week:

Friday, June 18 at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. CT

Sunday, June 20 at Phoenix, 6 p.m. CT
 
Temeka Johnson, Point Guard
Phoenix Mercury

Johnson reached double-figures in scoring in all three games last week, including her first double—double of the season with 13 points and 10 assists in a 99-88 win over Minnesota on June 10. The defending champion Phoenix Mercury (5-5) have won consecutive games for the first time all season. Johnson is averaging 11.8 points and 4.7 assists per contest.  She has scored at least 11 points in three straight games.

Last Week:
 June 8 at Los Angeles (L , 91-92) 13 pts, 7 asst, 3 stl, 6-of-13 FG, 30 min

June 10 vs. Minnesota (W, 99-88) 13 pts, 10 asst, 4-of-9 FG, 3-of-6 3 PT FG, 2-of-2 FT, 29 min

 June 12 vs. Tulsa (W, 116-84) 11 pts, 4 asst, 4-of-8 FG, 3-of-4 3 PT FG, 17 min

This Week:

Friday, June 18 vs. San Antonio, 7 p.m. CT

Sunday, June 20 vs. Connecticut, 3 p.m. CT


Scholanda Robinson, Guard
Tulsa Shock

Last Week:
June 11 at San Antonio (L 75-87) 7 pts, 2-of-4 FG, 1-of-1 3 PT FG, 2-of-3 FT, 4 reb, 17 min
June 12 at Phoenix (L, 84-116) 6 pts, 22 min

This Week:

Friday, June 18 vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m. CT

Saturday, June 19 at Minnesota, 7 p.m.  CT

Seimone Augustus, Guard-Forward
Minnesota Lynx

Seimone Augustus has returned to the WNBA after recovering from three fibroids removed from her abdomen and lower back in April. Augustus played in both contests last week, registering 13 and 16 points, respectively in loses at Phoenix and Los Angeles. Augustus banked a 6-foot shot with 37.3 seconds left to give Minnesota an 84-83 lead but former LSU star Marie Ferdinand-Harris responded by converting four free throws for the Sparks. Augustus remains the WNBA’s all-time leading averaging scorer with 21.1 points in 107 games.

Last Week:

June 10 at Phoenix (L, 88-99) 13 pts, 6-of-13 FG, 33 min

June 13 at Los Angeles (84-88) 16 pts, 7-of-17 FG, 31 min

This Week:

Friday, June 18 vs. Tulsa, 7 p.m. CT

Saturday, June 19 at Tulsa, 7 p.m. CT

Tuesday, June 22 at New York, 6:30 p.m. CT

Posted by Bill Martin  

Adrienne enjoys her first "Coaching Experience" at camp

ADRIENNE WEBB: This week I had the pleasure of experiencing yet another LSU Lady Tiger Basketball Camp.  All the campers (who ranged from grades 6 through 12) really enjoyed themselves and learned a great deal.  Some even said they couldn’t wait until next year!  This was my first year to get hands-on experience working the camp.  It was a lot of fun to coach the campers, and extremely rewarding see them learning what we taught. 

Filed under  //  Camp/Clinics  
Posted by Bob Starkey