Posts by David Mendez-Yapkowitz

David has been with The IX Basketball team since the High Post Hoops days when he joined the staff in 2018. He is based in Los Angeles and covers the LA Sparks, Pac-12 Conference, Big West Conference and some high school as well.

Reloaded Sparks, with Carter and Cambage, ready to hit the court

February 24, 2022

With new offseason acquisitions, the Los Angeles Sparks are hoping to return to championship glory.

How the Los Angeles Sparks pulled off a whirlwind free agency

February 6, 2022

Liz Cambage, Chennedy Carter headline the Sparks’ unexpected flurry of moves

Takeaways from USC upset of No. 4 Arizona in Pac-12 home opener

January 10, 2022

An impressive win for a young team looking to establish itself

Chronicles of the Women’s Drew League: Kelli Thompson

December 5, 2021

After returning home from playing at UNLV and overseas, Kelli Thompson is both coaching and getting buckets at the Women’s Drew League

Seimone Augustus wants to be the role model she never had

November 27, 2021

The WNBA legend is enjoying her transition into coaching and being a visible mentor to young basketball players

Chronicles of the Women’s Drew League: Michelle Miller

November 21, 2021

Michelle Miller was a standout at Princeton. Now, as she finishes medical school at UCLA, she can be found getting buckets at the Women’s Drew League.

20 months later, basketball is back in the Matadome

November 17, 2021

Sights and sounds from an emotional night

2021-22 Big West preview

November 3, 2021

A chance at a new-look top of the conference

‘I just want the people in L.A. to be able to see me’: Erica Wheeler on tour

October 31, 2021

Sparks guard is bridging the gap between players and fans

IImar’I Thomas ready to make her mark at UCLA

October 17, 2021

The star post player who scored 53 points in a game last season is set to make a big impact for the Bruins