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Taylor and wife Diana Taurasi are the only players who were part of all three Mercury championship teams (2007, 2009, 2014), and she spent 10 of her 13 career seasons playing in Phoenix. In 2017, Taylor became the fifth Mercury legend retired to the rafters.

“Penny understands the game as well as anyone associated with our league from an X-and-O standpoint and from the perspective of a player. ... We are excited about the opportunity to add another strong female voice ," Mercury GM Jim Pitman said.

Penny Taylor, a three-time WNBA champ, has been named an assistant coach for @PhoenixMercury. Previously the team’s director of player development and performance in 2017, Taylor joins assistant coach Julie Hairgrove and head coach Sandy Brondello at the front of the bench.

“ ... in conjunction with our medical staff, determined the right course of action. We have confidence that this procedure will not only get her back on the court but ensure she can get back to chasing around her toddler son, Leo, as well.”

Diana Taurasi is expected to miss 10-12 weeks after undergoing a procedure on a disc protrusion in her back to alleviate symptoms of pain and muscle weakness. Said Mercury GM Jim Pitman: “Diana began experiencing symptoms during offseason workouts, notified us, and ...

Tasha Butts has joined Nell Fortner’s staff as an assistaNT coach/recruiting coordinator. The Georgia native returns to the Peach State after 8 years as an LSU asst. “I’m happy to have her with me as we continue to recruit the great players coming out of this state,” Fortner said

The @BaylorWBB team has accepted an invitation to visit the White House on Monday, which will include a visit from President Trump. Coach Kim Mulkey and the Lady Bears also visited the White House and met with President George W. Bush in 2005 and President Barack Obama in 2012.

Jackie Stiles has been hired as an assistant coach at @OU_WBBall on Sherri Coale's staff. "Jackie has the unique ability to develop student-athletes to the height of their potential on the court ... she will make an instant impact on our team and coaching staff," Coale said.

The Division I, II and III national championships will all be played in Dallas during the 2023 Women’s Final Four. “Dallas 2023 will include a celebration for the 50th anniversary of Title IX that will culminate with three ... national champions," said the NCAA's Lynn Holzman.