Future
Today, is the first day NBA teams can "officially" talk to free agents. However, teams cannot "sign" free agents until July 11. This news isn't new to any fans of the NBA; but, today does, technically, mark the beginning of the 2007 - 2008 NBA season.
Thank goodness.
Last year and last season were tough for me and my family. Thus far, 2007 has gone well; and, I'm expecting (yes, expecting - not hoping) the good feelings will continue.
Consequently, though I continue to cover the Houston Comets, I'm looking forward to 2007 - 2008.
Why?
One, I'd like to start my own basketball radio show (over the air or via the Internet). I know the Comets and the WNBA aren't exactly stable; but, I'm perfectly willing and able to discuss the Rockets; the NBA; and men's college hoops. An over the air radio show would focus on men's hoops while an Internet show would discuss women's hoops as well.
Two, covering basketball is starting to be fun for me once again. I'm looking forward to seeing what the Rockets do this season. A new coach (Rick Adelman) and a new general manager (Daryl Morey) bring new ideas and a new approach to Toyota Center. Change can be good.
Despite all of the hot air from Coach Tom Penders, I'm curious to see if Coach Penders can lead the Houston Cougars to the NCAA Tournament in 2007 - 2008 and provide Conference USA more than just Memphis to hang its proverbial hat.
The Rice Owls will begin life "AMA" -- after Morris Almond -- in the fall; and, I don't believe Coach Willis Wilson's Owls will be as bad as many basketball people in Houston are predicting. With Autry Court undergoing renovations this season, the Owls will be vagabonds this season; but, I'll cover them as much as I can.
Next, I'm looking forward to seeing Cynthia Cooper and her Prairie View A&M Pantherettes try to repeat as champions of the Southwest Athletic Conference and return to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season.
Joe Curl and his Houston Lady Cougars (they're still the Lady Cougars until I'm told differently) will have the most talent on their team since Chandi Jones, Sancho Lyttle, and Nicole Oliver rolled to a 28 - 4 season in 2003 - 2004.
Greg Williams and his Rice Owls women's basketball team will look to ride the broad shoulders of post player Valeriya Berezhynska and the point guard skills of Kadie Riverin in 2007 - 2008. Though Lauren Neaves and Samantha Stovall have graduated, the Owls' cupboard is hardly bare.
Finally, I'm planning to cover Big 12 women's basketball once again. Gail Goestenkors is the new head coach at Texas; Oklahoma should be loaded once again; the Aggies' stellar defense should get help from an improved offense; Baylor's youngsters have one year of experience to add to their talent; Texas Tech should be improved in Kristy Curry's second year in Lubbock; and, Oklahoma State looks to prove that last year's 8-8 record in the Big 12 was no fluke.
And, that's just the teams in the Big 12 South! As me and some of my media buddies say, "It's the Big 12!"
How's that for a look ahead to the 2007 - 2008 season basketball season -- on July 1?!
Thank goodness.
Last year and last season were tough for me and my family. Thus far, 2007 has gone well; and, I'm expecting (yes, expecting - not hoping) the good feelings will continue.
Consequently, though I continue to cover the Houston Comets, I'm looking forward to 2007 - 2008.
Why?
One, I'd like to start my own basketball radio show (over the air or via the Internet). I know the Comets and the WNBA aren't exactly stable; but, I'm perfectly willing and able to discuss the Rockets; the NBA; and men's college hoops. An over the air radio show would focus on men's hoops while an Internet show would discuss women's hoops as well.
Two, covering basketball is starting to be fun for me once again. I'm looking forward to seeing what the Rockets do this season. A new coach (Rick Adelman) and a new general manager (Daryl Morey) bring new ideas and a new approach to Toyota Center. Change can be good.
Despite all of the hot air from Coach Tom Penders, I'm curious to see if Coach Penders can lead the Houston Cougars to the NCAA Tournament in 2007 - 2008 and provide Conference USA more than just Memphis to hang its proverbial hat.
The Rice Owls will begin life "AMA" -- after Morris Almond -- in the fall; and, I don't believe Coach Willis Wilson's Owls will be as bad as many basketball people in Houston are predicting. With Autry Court undergoing renovations this season, the Owls will be vagabonds this season; but, I'll cover them as much as I can.
Next, I'm looking forward to seeing Cynthia Cooper and her Prairie View A&M Pantherettes try to repeat as champions of the Southwest Athletic Conference and return to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season.
Joe Curl and his Houston Lady Cougars (they're still the Lady Cougars until I'm told differently) will have the most talent on their team since Chandi Jones, Sancho Lyttle, and Nicole Oliver rolled to a 28 - 4 season in 2003 - 2004.
Greg Williams and his Rice Owls women's basketball team will look to ride the broad shoulders of post player Valeriya Berezhynska and the point guard skills of Kadie Riverin in 2007 - 2008. Though Lauren Neaves and Samantha Stovall have graduated, the Owls' cupboard is hardly bare.
Finally, I'm planning to cover Big 12 women's basketball once again. Gail Goestenkors is the new head coach at Texas; Oklahoma should be loaded once again; the Aggies' stellar defense should get help from an improved offense; Baylor's youngsters have one year of experience to add to their talent; Texas Tech should be improved in Kristy Curry's second year in Lubbock; and, Oklahoma State looks to prove that last year's 8-8 record in the Big 12 was no fluke.
And, that's just the teams in the Big 12 South! As me and some of my media buddies say, "It's the Big 12!"
How's that for a look ahead to the 2007 - 2008 season basketball season -- on July 1?!
posted by Kris Gardner @ 3:07 PM
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