Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports David Shaw spoke on how his student-athletes will be prepared for success when the NIL laws go into affect The Stanford Cardinal student-athletes are better off than most when they leave the university because simply put: they have a Stanford education. It wouldn’t be a surprise, however, to hear that the Cardinal are actively preparing … [Read more...] about NIL on the horizon, David Shaw explains how Stanford will be ‘ready’
Stanford product Alanna Smith named to Australia’s Olympic roster
Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Women’s basketball star in line for Olympic debut. The Australian women’s basketball program announced the national team roster for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics this week, and a Stanford Cardinal product was among the players who made the cut. Forward Alanna Smith, who played for the Cardinal from 2015-19, is one of 12 players … [Read more...] about Stanford product Alanna Smith named to Australia’s Olympic roster
3 Stanford products named to U.S. women’s Olympic soccer team
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Cardinal alums aim to bring gold medal back home. U.S. Soccer unveiled the Tokyo Olympics squad for women’s soccer on Wednesday, and there were three Stanford Cardinal products among the selections. Defender Kelley O’Hara, forward Christen Press and defender Tierna Davidson are all on the 18-player squad selected by head coach Vlatko … [Read more...] about 3 Stanford products named to U.S. women’s Olympic soccer team
How to Watch Gonzaga vs. Baylor, NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament final
Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports The other bball title game is here. You’re probably still basking in the glow of the Stanford Cardinal’s first women’s basketball national championship in 29 years — why wouldn’t you be? — but if you can’t get enough college basketball, the men’s NCAA Tournament championship game is Monday evening in Indianapolis. It’s an intriguing … [Read more...] about How to Watch Gonzaga vs. Baylor, NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament final
Stanford’s Kiana Williams drafted by Seattle Storm in 2021 WNBA Draft
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Guard could be a steal at No. 18. Stanford Cardinal guard Kiana Williams was selected at No. 18 overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2021 WNBA Draft on Thursday. Williams may have dropped to the 2nd round, but she may have found the right fit to embark on her professional career, with the Storm the defending WNBA champions and the point guard … [Read more...] about Stanford’s Kiana Williams drafted by Seattle Storm in 2021 WNBA Draft