The U Conn Women and the State of Women's Sport

Author

Richard C. Crepeau, University of Central FloridaFollow

Keywords

Arete, Sport and Society, American Sport History, NCAA, Basketball, March Madness, Final Four, Gender

Subjects

NCAA Basketball Tournament; Money; Basketball coaches; Sex; Demographic transition

Introduction

In the Final Four that concluded yesterday in San Antonio basketball with a retro look graced the hardwood court (or was it some synthetic composite) for the first time in years. Those who have watched the University of Connecticut glide with precision to their undefeated season and NCAA Championship have been treated to a brand of basketball emphasizing team play, sharp cuts and passes, and a group of women who play with great intensity and joy.

Publication Date

4-1-2002

Document Type

Commentary

Type

Text

Format

application/pdf

Source Title

Sport and Society for Arete

Language

English

Collection

On Sport and Society

Publication Version

Author's version

Copyright Status

Author retained

College

College of Arts and Humanities

Department

History

Creator (Linked Data)

Crepeau, Richard C., 1941- (VIAF)

Recommended Citation

Crepeau, Richard C., "The U Conn Women and the State of Women's Sport" (2002). On Sport and Society. 586.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/onsportandsociety/586