With new offseason acquisitions, the Los Angeles Sparks are hoping to return to championship glory.
David Mendez-Yapkowitz
David has been with The IX Basketball team since the High Post Hoops days when he joined the staff in 2018. He is based in Los Angeles and covers the LA Sparks, Pac-12 Conference, Big West Conference and some high school as well.
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How the Los Angeles Sparks pulled off a whirlwind free agency
Liz Cambage, Chennedy Carter headline the Sparks’ unexpected flurry of moves
Posted inFeatures, NCAA Basketball, Pac-12
Takeaways from USC upset of No. 4 Arizona in Pac-12 home opener
An impressive win for a young team looking to establish itself
Posted inFeatures, International Basketball, Mid-Majors, NCAA Basketball
Chronicles of the Women’s Drew League: Kelli Thompson
After returning home from playing at UNLV and overseas, Kelli Thompson is both coaching and getting buckets at the Women’s Drew League
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Seimone Augustus wants to be the role model she never had
The WNBA legend is enjoying her transition into coaching and being a visible mentor to young basketball players
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Chronicles of the Women’s Drew League: Michelle Miller
Michelle Miller was a standout at Princeton. Now, as she finishes medical school at UCLA, she can be found getting buckets at the Women’s Drew League.
Posted inMid-Majors, NCAA Basketball
20 months later, basketball is back in the Matadome
Sights and sounds from an emotional night
Posted inFeatures, Mid-Majors, NCAA Basketball
2021-22 Big West preview
A chance at a new-look top of the conference
Posted inFeatures, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA
‘I just want the people in L.A. to be able to see me’: Erica Wheeler on tour
Sparks guard is bridging the gap between players and fans
Posted inFeatures, NCAA Basketball, Pac-12
IImar’I Thomas ready to make her mark at UCLA
The star post player who scored 53 points in a game last season is set to make a big impact for the Bruins
