Myisha Hines-Allen Returns
After an off-season knee procedure, Myisha Hines-Allen had been conspicuously absent from the active Washington Mystics roster, but yesterday marked her return to play.
The Mystics played the Minnesota Lynx in a close game, losing in the end 78-80.
Hines-Allen returned only in a limited form, playing only eight minutes, but in that time she did get a layup, a rebound at each end of the floor, and a steal. Those numbers are expected to go up, of course, as she gets back into full game condition again.
Other UofL WNBA Action Today
Two other Cards in action today in the WNBA.
After yesterday's news that just snuck under the wire to get into Case's article that Liz Dixon joined the Connecticut Sun, they'll be in action today against Dallas at 1pm on NBA TV. How much court time will Dixon get? Obviously we all want to see her succeed, but one day after joining the franchise, I'm not sure I have my hopes up that she'll get too much time on the court.
Dana Evans has become a fixture in Chicago, being one of the most productive bench players in the league. The Sky will have a 2pm game on CBS Sports Network.
Where's Emina?
Emina Ekic has been distinctly absent from the active roster, however. She is recovering from a fractured ankle (or leg? Reports were not clear.) that she suffered in January playing in Melbourne Australia. She did post a picture to social media from Derby with several other Racing players in which she was wearing wedge heals and no cast or brace or anything, so presumably recovery is proceeding well.
Claire Chaussee
Claire Chaussee joins the ranks of "Cards in the Pros", though you may not hear too much about her this summer. Chaussee signed on with the Grand Rapids Rise, a team in a new professional volleyball league forming here in the states. The PVF, or Pro Volleyball Federation, has been going through the beginning stages of putting the league together. At this point we're seeing the announcements of initial franchise locations as ownership groups signing on, including Grand Rapids, San Diego, Atlanta, Columbus, and more. We've seen some head coach announcements, and the Grand Rapids Rise seem to be ahead of the game as the first, that I've seen, announcement of player signings with Chaussee being one of three to join.
The PVF plans to start play in 2024.
Trent Dilfer, former Super Bowl Quarterback, but known more around here as father of Tori Dilfter Stringer, is a partner in the league, and Tori has been prominently features in much of the marketing materials for the league, though I haven't seen an actual signing of her with a team yet. I would presume that will happen in due course.
Numerous VolleyCards do play professional volleyball, although nearly all are overseas. Anna Stevenson Hall, Claire Chaussee, and Raquel Lázaro all played in Italy this past season, and yes they all played against each other. Tori Dilfer Stringer played in Puerto Rico along with Wilma Rivera, which is, of course, home for her. And Tess Clark has played several years in Spain. Unfortunately, news from overseas leagues is extremely difficult to find. Erin Fairs is the only former Card to play professionally in the US, as part of Athletes Unlimited, but they have a very limited season.
Cardinal Couple Radio Hour Podcast
Former Cards that went pro in other things did get together as usual for the CCRHP. Case, Jared, and myself were on the call, and...well...it's getting to be summer, and news is thin on the ground, so expect some diversions and tangents.
We did cover some spring sport accolades, including some academic ones, most of the CC crew are keeping up with the rest of the Softball Tournament, even after Louisville's departure, so we chatted about that, some. Mostly, we're cheering for "Not Oklahoma". And we chatted a bit about WNBA and other "Cards in the Pros".
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-- JMcA
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