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.

Camryn Brown is the glue that holds UCLA together

March 17, 2023

The senior wing does all the little things that help lead to wins

Sparks trim roster with waiving of Chennedy Carter

March 17, 2023

Carter’s tenure in Los Angeles ends after just one season

Jeff Cammon has Long Beach State near the top of the Big West

March 7, 2023

Long Beach State has defied early expectations behind a combination of returners and transfers

Daejah Phillips stays consistent regardless of her role

February 22, 2023

The third-year guard is a driving force behind the Hawaii Rainbow Wahine.

How the Los Angeles Sparks can navigate Stephanie Talbot’s injury

February 22, 2023

Samuelson, Gray signings address depth

Stephanie Talbot and Azurá Stevens ready to build in Los Angeles

February 12, 2023

The veteran sharpshooter is eager to bring her talents to the Sparks.

Jordin Canada re-signs with Sparks

February 9, 2023

The veteran point guard is back but this time on a training camp contract.

How Layshia Clarendon fits the Los Angeles Sparks

February 6, 2023

And what questions remain for the LA roster?

UCLA searching for answers amid longest losing streak of their season

February 5, 2023

The Bruins have lost three games in a row, all one-possession games to ranked Pac-12 opponents

Sparks make first free agency signings

February 1, 2023

Lexie Brown is back in the fold and Stephanie Talbot has arrived