Michelle Smith Archive
Michelle Smith
Contributor, espnW.com- Based in the San Francisco Bay area
- Has covered pro and college sports for AOL Fanhouse and the San Francisco Chronicle
- Founder of leftcoasthoops.com which covers women's basketball on the West Coast
Onus on NCAA to recharge women's hoops
Val Ackerman's white paper provides many ideas for giving women's collegiate basketball a much-needed shakeup, but will the NCAA follow through?
Jun 18 9:25 AM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Dream off to WNBA-best 6-1 start
Overlooked in the preseason, Atlanta is off to a league-best 6-1 start -- and the rest of the WNBA is paying attention now.
Jun 17 2:25 PM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Brittney Griner's popularity reeling in new fans
Brittney Griner is the biggest name in the WNBA right now and her popularity has fans flocking to the games. The challenge will be to keep them coming back.
Jun 12 3:22 PM ET | By Michelle Smith
- Athlete's Life
Smith: Cal's Tierra Rogers inspires without playing a minute
A top recruit who lost her father and basketball career, Tierra Rogers fought through heartbreak and depression to inspire her teammates at Cal.
Jun 10 3:28 PM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Improved Vandersloot key for Sky
With all the key players returning and the addition of Elena Delle Donne, an improved Courtney Vandersloot at point guard just might be the final piece to getting the Sky to the playoffs for the first time.
Jun 3 8:23 PM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Mercury's Candice Dupree a smooth operator
The Mercury can rely on a getting a steady performance every game from calm, cool and effective forward Candice Dupree.
Jun 5 11:28 AM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Delle Donne, Sky get the best of Griner, Mercury
Brittney Griner's pro debut and two dunks in Phoenix were overshadowed by fellow rookie Elena Delle Donne and Chicago.
May 28 4:48 PM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Who are the top WNBA MVP candidates?
Cappie Pondexter leads a talented group of players who are expected to vie for the 2013 WNBA MVP trophy.
May 24 12:55 PM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Breaking down the WNBA's Tulsa Shock
As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Michelle Smith takes a look at the Tulsa Shock.
May 22 10:34 AM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Breaking down the WNBA's Seattle Storm
As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Michelle Smith takes a look at the Seattle Storm.
May 22 3:01 AM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Breaking down the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury
As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Michelle Smith takes a look at the Phoenix Mercury.
May 21 11:51 PM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Breaking down the WNBA's San Antonio Silver Stars
As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Michelle Smith takes a look at the San Antonio Silver Stars.
May 21 11:40 PM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Is point guard Harding the Sparks' missing piece?
For as successful as Los Angeles was last season without a true point guard, imagine how solid the Sparks might be now with Lindsey Harding running the team.
May 27 11:23 PM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Breaking down the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx
As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Michelle Smith takes a look at the Minnesota Lynx.
May 22 12:05 AM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Breaking down the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks
As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Michelle Smith takes a look at the Los Angeles Sparks.
May 21 7:38 PM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Storm will have new look without Jackson, Bird
What sort of season is Seattle in store for without Lauren Jackson and Sue Bird? Someone on the Storm needs to step up quickly.
May 20 1:30 PM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Mercury have pieces in place to succeed
The Phoenix Mercury have their healthy stars back, not to mention the addition of Brittney Griner, and have nowhere to go but up after a forgettable 2012.
Jun 5 11:53 AM ET | By Michelle Smith
- Commentary
Smith: Sports moms personify victory, defeat
There's nothing quite like being a mom and raising an athlete. Michelle Smith writes about the rewarding experience of her child playing sports -- that is, when she can stomach watching.
May 10 2:50 PM ET | By Michelle Smith
- College Sports
Smith: Stanford, USC rule in the pool
Stanford (seeking its third straight title) and three-time champion USC resume their never-ending battle for water polo supremacy at this weekend's NCAA tournament.
May 8 3:38 PM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Powell, Wiggins give Tulsa a Stanford flavor
One of the biggest offseason trades took Nicole Powell and Candice Wiggins to Tulsa. Now the Stanford alumni both look for a fresh start with the Shock.
May 6 3:41 PM ET | By Michelle Smith
Smith: UConn freshman Breanna Stewart is next big thing
Breanna Stewart became the first freshman since 1987 to win most outstanding player honors in the Final Four after another stellar performance propelled Connecticut to a 93-60 win over Louisville.
Apr 9 | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Cardinals' Slaughter finds confidence at right time
With her 3-point shooting, Antonita Slaughter has done her share to push Louisville into the national championship game for the second time in four years.
Apr 8 | By Michelle Smith
Smith: For Cal guard Boyd, there's no place like home
Cal guard Brittany Boyd was sad when Cal made a coaching change, but she committed to the school anyway, and now, has helped the Lady Bears to the Final Four.
Apr 1 | By Michelle Smith
Smith: Despite loss, Cal focuses on positive
Having the opportunity to play on the second-to-last night of the season is an accomplishment for any team. That is the salve on the pain that comes from Cal's defeat, from being 20 minutes of good basketball away from the national championship game.
Apr 1 | By Michelle Smith
Instant Analysis: California 65, Georgia 62 OT
After rallying to take Georgia to overtime, Cal clinched its first trip to the Final Four.
Apr 1 | By Michelle Smith
