Houston Roundball Review Archive: March 2007 Women's Hoops MP3s

Sunday, April 22, 2007
HRR chat w/ Neaves after Comets Practice

HOUSTON, TX -- Lauren Neaves, Rice Owls superstar, participated in her first WNBA practice with the Houston Comets today.

Neaves spoke with The HRR and Fox 26 Sports after practice and discussed the differences in pro and college practices; the WNBA Draft Camp; Rice Owls head coach Greg Williams; and what she can bring to the Comets.

Take a listen -- Lauren Neaves: "...hardest practice I've ever had..."

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Sunday, April 22, 2007
HRR chat w/ Sancho Lyttle

HOUSTON, TX -- Sancho Lyttle took part in the first practice of 2007 with the Houston Comets today.

The HRR spoke w/ Saint at the end of practice. Sancho discussed playing overseas; playing without her knee brace; the new Comets coaching staff; and new expectations.

Listen to the chat -- Sancho Lyttle: "...brace off my leg..."

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Sunday, April 22, 2007
HRR chat w/ Coach Karleen Thompson

HOUSTON, TX -- Karleen Thompson ran her first day of practice as the head coach of the Houston Comets today.

The HRR spoke w/ Karleen at the end of practice. Karleen told The HRR 17 players are currently in camp; she talked about stressing defense; Michelle Snow; and Sancho Lyttle.

Listen to the chat -- Karleen Thompson: "...make you or break you..."

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Sunday, April 22, 2007
HRR chat w/ Erin Grant

HOUSTON, TX -- Erin Grant participated in her first day of practice with the Houston Comets today.

The HRR spoke w/ Erin at the end of practice. She discussed how she came to Comets' camp; playing in Sweden; and playing at Texas Tech and hearing about Tech icon Sheryl Swoopes.

Listen to the chat --Erin Grant: "...been in Sweden..."

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Wednesday, April 4, 2007
HRR chat w/ Dee Davis

CLEVELAND, OH -- The Houston Comets chose Dee Davis with the 14th overall pick in the 2007 WNBA Draft.

Dee, 5'7", played her college career at Vanderbilt.

Many people believe she was the best player at last weekend's WNBA Draft Camp.

Dee: "...turn their heads..."

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Wednesday, April 4, 2007
HRR talks w/ Comets pick Ashley Shields

CLEVELAND, OH -- The Houston Comets chose Dee Davis with the 14th overall pick in the 2007 WNBA Draft.

CLEVELAND, OH -- I had never heard of Ashley Shields until she was chosen by the Houston Comets with the 8th pick in the first round of today's 2007 WNBA Draft.

It's hectic (and cold) here in Cleveland; but, please listen to the interview -- Ashley Shields: "...I love to set my teammates up..."

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Tuesday, April 3, 2007
HRR in the Lady Vols' Champs' Locker Room

CLEVELAND, OH -- The Tennessee Lady Vols defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 59 to 46 to capture the 7th NCAA championship in the program's history.

I visited the Lady Vols' locker room after the game and talked with as many players as possible.

Take a listen --

Junior guard / forward Alberta Auguste: "...we made it through..."

Sophomore forward / center Alex Fuller: "...we love each other..."

Junior guard Alexis Hornbuckle: "...dream come true..."

Senior forward Dominique Redding: "...bond stays there..."

Junior center Nicky Anosike: "...warrior mentality..."

Asst. coach Nikki Caldwell: "...huge difference makers..."

Junior guard Shannon Bobbitt: "...living the moment..."

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Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Lindsey Harding Receives 3 more Honors

CLEVELAND, OH -- The 2007 WBCA Awards Luncheon (honoring the top players in the country) took place today; and, Duke senior guard (and Cy Fair High School's own) Lindsey Harding received three more honors to add to her collection.

Harding was presented awards for winning the "Robin Roberts / WBCA Broadcasting Scholarship"; the "Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award"; and the inaugural "WBCA National Defensive Player of the Year".

Following the presentation, Harding spoke to a few members of the media. Here's a few of her comments: "...everyone played basketball..."

After speaking with Lindsey, I introduced myself to Lindsey's father; and, he, politely, took me (and the Houston media) to task for doing a poor job following Lindsey's stellar college career at Duke and informing the people of Houston.

Mr. Harding told me Lindsey always mentions Houston as the city she's from; however, the Houston media never reciprocated by covering her college career.

The HRR is a small fish in a big Houston media pond; but, I apologized to him; and, I told him I'll try to do a better job covering Lindsey's WNBA (and USA Basketball) career.

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2 Comments:

• At June 17, 2007 10:21 PM, simmie colson said:

  Chris I agree with Mr Harding but what I have noticed is that Girls/Womens basketball is really not all that important to Houston media.

  You have kids like Takia Starks at TAMU along with Jessica Morrow and Jhasmin Player at Baylor who are having solid careers but no one is keeping up wih them.

  Our 2005 class had numerous major D1 signees and being a father with a big time player, at least in my eyes, it would be nice to see something like where are they now or what they are doing but for Harding to do what she did and not get much run is not good.

• At June 18, 2007 7:23 AM, Kris Gardner said:

  I completely agree with you. I can't nor will I speak for the rest of the Houston media; but, I will try to do better in the near future.

  I started covering the Aggies and Big 12 women's hoops last season; and, I developed a good relationship with Coach Blair.

  My plan is to keep track of Sydney throughout her career. (She might get tired of talking to me.)

  Since it's from a few months ago, you had to dig for this blog post. Thanks for your comments.

Sunday, April 1, 2007
HRR and Stefanie Gilbreath at WNBA Draft Combine

CLEVELAND, OH -- Though Stefanie Gilbreath is a star senior player at Cinco Rancho HS, I had never interviewed her -- until Saturday.

I had the opportunity to interview Stefanie after Saturday's WBCA High School All-America Game.

In addition to being a very talented basketball, Stephanie seems to me to be a very respectful young lady. She's also a very good interview. I enjoyed our talk.

Take a listen -- Stefanie Gilbreath: "...a lot of fun..."

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