The Guru Report: Delle Donne's Return Almost Like Old Times

By Mel Greenberg

Though Elena Delle Done returned to action for the first time this season, Delaware coach Tina Martin cautioned that the effects of Lyme Disease are ongoing and things can change in an instant.

The game story with Lehigh as well as a roundup of three other local games can be found at the Guru's http://www.philahoopsw.com new site.

Wednesday night's action will feature a Rutgers visit to Temple.

Stanley Heads To China

Former Washington Mystics assistant coach Marianne Stanley has headed over to coach in China following the dismissal of Trudi Lacey's staff.

Stanley, a former Immaculata star who is in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, has coached Old Dominion to three national titles among her collegiate jobs on the sidelines.

A source familiar with the move said Stanley will spend a month and if things go well she could land the Olympic job in the Orient and be paid well and retire comfortably in four years.

"It's a lot better than going through hell in the WNBA not knowing where you stand every year," the source said.

The Guru also hears owners will be in another cost reduction mood when league meetings get under way at the beginning of December in Atlanta.

Time to go now but the Guru will be back with commentary on conference shifts, the Thibault ouster and other matters.

-- Mel




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