May 19, 2009

Wacky basketball from the Ducks?

Last month the University of Oregon announced a rather surprising choice for women's basketball head coach — Paul Westhead, who had previously coached WNBA, NBA and various men's basketball teams.

Westhead is known for executing an exciting brand of run-and-gun basketball. Read more about Westhead in the announcement of his hiring.

Jake Curtis, Stanford Cardinal Basketball Examiner, suggests that Westhead's wacky brand of ball could eventually pose a threat to Stanford's dominance of Pac-10 women's basketball. Or not. Tara and her talent base and incoming recruits should keep the Cardinal on top for the forseeable future. Read more...

In any case, it's likely that Cardinal/Duck basketball games will be more entertaining and exciting than they've been in many years.

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