Latest news with #Catchings
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WNBA Legend Tamika Catchings Makes Major Personal Announcement
WNBA legend Tamika Catchings is one of the most accomplished women's basketball players of all time. After entering the league as the Indiana Fever's No. 3 overall pick in the 2001 WNBA draft, Catchings went on to notch Rookie of the Year honors, 10 WNBA All-Star selections, a WNBA MVP trophy (2011), a WNBA championship title and a WNBA Finals MVP. The former National Player of the Year also notched four Olympic gold medals with Team USA. Advertisement Catchings, 45, just added another outstanding accomplishment to her resume. On Tuesday, the retired women's basketball icon announced the completion of her Executive MBA degree from Notre Dame University. "Life lately… Thankful for the journey and the amazing people I got to do life with the last 18 months! Memories of a lifetime and another dream fulfilled! #LetTheJourneyContinue #Friendship #Lifetime #DreamsDoComeTrue #EMBA #ClassOf2025 @NotreDame @NDBusiness," Catchings wrote on X. Catchings' work ethic clearly hasn't slowed since her retirement from basketball in 2016. In a recent interview, Fever head coach Stephanie White compared Caitlin Clark's elite work ethic to Catching's. Advertisement "I don't want to put words in Caitlin Clark's mouth, but when you have somebody who works like she works on a daily basis, that is a perfectionist, that does things on such an elite level, they want to be the best," White said. "I compare her work ethic to the only other player who I've seen that works like this is Tamika Catchings, who is the all-time greatest. One of the all-time greats." Catchings will no doubt be tuned in for the Fever's regular-season opener against the Chicago Sky on May 17. Related: Rebecca Lobo Reacts to Groundbreaking Caitlin Clark Announcement
USA Today
14-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Georgia basketball adds BYU transfer forward
Georgia basketball adds BYU transfer forward Georgia Bulldogs basketball head coach Mike White dipped into the transfer portal and got another impact player in BYU Cougars forward Kanon Catchings. As a freshman last season, the six-foot-nine sophomore, originally from Brownsburg, Indiana, averaged 7.2 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. Notably, 123 of his shot attempts were from beyond the arc, where he connected on 35% of his shots. However, he converted only 59% of his free throw opportunities. Catchings played at Overtime Elite. The Bulldogs are building a nice reputation with Overtime Elite and have recently added Somto Cyril, a rising sophomore, and incoming freshman center Jackson McVay. BYU's Sweet Sixteen run in the NCAA Tournament occurred largely without significant contribution from Catchings due to injury. A knee issue sidelined him for the entirety of the Big 12 tournament, and he saw minimal action in the NCAA Tournament, playing just nine minutes total. While Georgia has seen four players enter the transfer portal and freshman standout Asa Newell declare for the 2025 NBA draft, the Bulldogs have secured commitments from two impressive transfers. The first is Jeremiah Wilkinson, the reigning ACC Sixth Man of the Year from Cal, who is also entering his sophomore season. In his debut college year, the guard averaged 15.1 points and played just over 27 minutes per game. Additionally, Georgia added Wofford transfer guard Justin Bailey.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
On3 makes prediction for UNC basketball and this player in transfer portal
On3 makes prediction for UNC basketball and this player in transfer portal We're just one day removed from the end of college basketball season, with Florida coming back to defeat Houston in a National Championship classic, but things are already looking up for the North Carolina Tar Heels. UNC will welcome in 5-star power forward Caleb Wilson, a Top-10 freshman in the 2025 recruiting class. Seth Trimble just announced his return for a fourth and final season earlier Tuesday and North Carolina will soon host BYU transfer wing Kanon Catchings, plus Michigan State point guard Tre Holloman. Advertisement While the Tar Heels have yet to host Catchings or Holloman, there's an extremely strong chance at least one of them lands in Chapel Hill. Also on Tuesday, On3 Sports Transfer Portal Reporter Pete Nakos said there's a 100 percent chance UNC lands Catchings. Catchings would be a massive get for North Carolina. Though he's listed as a wing (small forward), Catchings' 6'9" frame means he can also play power forward or center. In 31 games (15 starts) for BYU during his freshman season, Catchings averaged 7.2 points per game, 2.2 rebounds per game and shot 41.1 percent from the field. Catchings watched his playing time decrease over the season, though, highlighted by playing nine total minutes in two NCAA Tournament games. Advertisement After lacking consistent height across their roster last year, the Tar Heels look poised to be a much taller team for their 2025-2026 campaign. UNC landed 7-foot center Henri Veesaar from Arizona in the transfer portal, Wilson is a 6'9" power forward and 6'8" center Ven-Allen Lubin returns. Though 100% is simply just a prediction, I love North Carolina's chances to land Catchings. Once the Tar Heels can land a portal point guard, they'll be all set. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: On3 predicts UNC basketball will land Kanon Catchings
USA Today
08-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
On3 makes prediction for UNC basketball and this player in transfer portal
On3 makes prediction for UNC basketball and this player in transfer portal North Carolina's roster would drastically improve if it lands this transfer portal wing. We're just one day removed from the end of college basketball season, with Florida coming back to defeat Houston in a National Championship classic, but things are already looking up for the North Carolina Tar Heels. UNC will welcome in 5-star power forward Caleb Wilson, a Top-10 freshman in the 2025 recruiting class. Seth Trimble just announced his return for a fourth and final season earlier Tuesday and North Carolina will soon host BYU transfer wing Kanon Catchings, plus Michigan State point guard Tre Holloman. While the Tar Heels have yet to host Catchings or Holloman, there's an extremely strong chance at least one of them lands in Chapel Hill. Also on Tuesday, On3 Sports Transfer Portal Reporter Pete Nakos said there's a 100 percent chance UNC lands Catchings. Catchings would be a massive get for North Carolina. Though he's listed as a wing (small forward), Catchings' 6'9" frame means he can also play power forward or center. In 31 games (15 starts) for BYU during his freshman season, Catchings averaged 7.2 points per game, 2.2 rebounds per game and shot 41.1 percent from the field. Catchings watched his playing time decrease over the season, though, highlighted by playing nine total minutes in two NCAA Tournament games. After lacking consistent height across their roster last year, the Tar Heels look poised to be a much taller team for their 2025-2026 campaign. UNC landed 7-foot center Henri Veesaar from Arizona in the transfer portal, Wilson is a 6'9" power forward and 6'8" center Ven-Allen Lubin returns. Though 100% is simply just a prediction, I love North Carolina's chances to land Catchings. Once the Tar Heels can land a portal point guard, they'll be all set. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
Axios
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Help pick the new Tamika Catchings mural
In case there was any doubt about Indy's love for the game, the city is honoring another local hoops legend with public art. Why it matters: The Indy Arts Council wants your help choosing the final design for a mural of Tamika Catchings that will be painted along Mass Ave this summer. Driving the news: The council and WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee, with funding from the Marion County Capital Improvement Board, are collaborating to create the new mural ahead of the All-Star game coming to town July 18 and 19. Catchings is co-chair of the host committee for the event. How it works: The council is asking for public input on four design concepts, from which the council will ultimately choose a winner. An international call for artists last year resulted in the designs from finalists Aziza Andre (Atlanta), Nate Baranowski (South Bend), Lula Goce (Galicia, Spain) and Desiree Kelly (Detroit). An online survey is available through April 13. Catch up quick: Catchings played all 16 seasons of her professional career for the Fever.
