My Honor

This morning, I attended my first United States Basketball Writers Association brunch; and, I truly enjoyed myself. I got the opportunity to listen to Mr. Mel Greenberg and Mike Terry -- two pioneers of promoting women's basketball.

University of North Carolina head coach Sylvia Hatchell was presented with the 2006 USBWA Coach of the Year Award; and, Coach Hatchell was great in her acceptance speech. She talked about her beginnings as a coach; the people who've influenced her; the players she's coached; how important it is to her to promote women's basketball; her love for her players; etc. I really enjoyed it.

Next, since Ivory Latta had to go back to school to attend class, Coach Hatchell accepted the 2006 USBWA Player of the Year Award on Ivory's behalf. Coach talked with us about how much she enjoys coaching Ivory. She also told us Ivory called her yesterday to ask her how she was doing (after losing in the NCAA semifinals). Ivory is truly a special player; but, more importantly, she's also a special person.

I truly enjoy covering women's basketball; and, it has definitely been my honor to attend Boston these last few days and spend time with so many fantastic people.