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#678
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DarkPhoenix said:
The WNBA scouts and GMā€™s already evaluated and made it clear who the better prospect is, they are responsible for projecting talent for the next level and have done a great job saying Kiki is a better prospect for the next level. Anyone that knows basketball, knows stats donā€™t tell the whole story. Last 2 year Kiki has been an AllAmerican so sheā€™s been consistent with an incompetent coach this year. Kiki has star quality but Morrow has role player quality and time will prove that.
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Hey Dark Phoenix, turns out that you were correct. Mea Culpa.

That said, I cannot understand how the Mystics passed on Morrow with all three of their first round picks. They now have two, near identical, forwards neither of whom is a credible outside threat. In addition, they used the third pick in the draft on a guard who can't create her own shot. Don't get me wrong, Citron has a solid, all-around, game but even on her best day she never rises above being a supporting player. I can all but guarantee that several players picked after her will have substantially better careers than Citron. Then to top things off, the 'Stics made a real reach with the sixth pick. Washington already tried a number of diminutive guards over the last couple of seasons. Players who were better shooters and/or facilitators than Amoore and none of them were able to stick with the team beyond a single season. So why, oh why, go there again when Morrow was still available? I know that the Mystics are basically mailing in this season, but that is no reason to draft poorly. The team's new management is already deeply disappointing.
 
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VolBall09 said:
Chicago made a mistake not taking Serena Sundell. They needed a PG and I canā€™t think of a more perfect player to learn from Sloot. Missed opportunity.
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The whole league discounted Sundell because she isn't flashy. Even if she doesn't make it in Seattle, I am certain that she will eventually have a decent career in the W if she sticks with trying to make the league. Sundell is actually a better passer and a more accurate shooter than Amoore. And she has the size to actually guard opponents in the W.
 
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Max Roguespierre said:
The whole league discounted Sundell because she isn't flashy. Even if she doesn't make it in Seattle, I am certain that she will eventually have a decent career in the W if she sticks with trying to make the league. Sundell is actually a better passer and a more accurate shooter than Amoore. And she has the size to actually guard opponents in the W.
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Yes, she is a highly skilled player at 6ā€™2ā€. Sheā€™s also faster than she looks, she has a long stride and moves from place to place very quickly for her size. Seattle will be pleasantly surprised with her I think.
 
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Max Roguespierre said:
Hey Dark Phoenix, turns out that you were correct. Mea Culpa.

That said, I cannot understand how the Mystics passed on Morrow with all three of their first round picks. They now have two, near identical, forwards neither of whom is a credible outside threat. In addition, they used the third pick in the draft on a guard who can't create her own shot. Don't get me wrong, Citron has a solid, all-around, game but even on her best day she never rises above being a supporting player. I can all but guarantee that several players picked after her will have substantially better careers than Citron. Then to top things off, the 'Stics made a real reach with the sixth pick. Washington already tried a number of diminutive guards over the last couple of seasons. Players who were better shooters and/or facilitators than Amoore and none of them were able to stick with the team beyond a single season. So why, oh why, go there again when Morrow was still available? I know that the Mystics are basically mailing in this season, but that is no reason to draft poorly. The team's new management is already deeply disappointing.
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They passed on Morrow because they think her rebounding wonā€™t translate, and she canā€™t shoot, but also will have trouble scoring in the post at her size. Im. Or a fan of Citron and never thought she should be taken in the lottery, sheā€™s a bench player. But Kiki is a mid range assassin when she gets the ball in her s-itā€™s, where she can make quick decisions, thatā€™s her game.
 
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DarkPhoenix said:
They passed on Morrow because they think her rebounding wonā€™t translate, and she canā€™t shoot, but also will have trouble scoring in the post at her size. Im. Or a fan of Citron and never thought she should be taken in the lottery, sheā€™s a bench player. But Kiki is a mid range assassin when she gets the ball in her s-itā€™s, where she can make quick decisions, thatā€™s her game.
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Morrow was successful against elite competition in the college game, I think her skills and motor will translate in the W. All the more so because she actually has a perimeter game. Time will tell. Iriafen is talented but the 'Stics already have Edwards, who they drafted last year, and who is almost identical to Iriafen (with similar limitations). Add in Citron and Amoore and I have no idea what kind of a team the Mystics are going to put on the floor. All the more so because Austin is brittle and has played in less than half the games since she was drafted.
 
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Max Roguespierre said:
Morrow was successful against elite competition in the college game, I think her skills and motor will translate in the W. All the more so because she actually has a perimeter game. Time will tell. Iriafen is talented but the 'Stics already have Edwards, who they drafted last year, and who is almost identical to Iriafen (with similar limitations). Add in Citron and Amoore and I have no idea what kind of a team the Mystics are going to put on the floor. All the more so because Austin is brittle and has played in less than half the games since she was drafted.
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I wish her the best, but thatā€™s my evaluation of her at the next level, now she might get mins for the Sun so letā€™s see how it turns out. Also she shoots 18% on pull up shots, so she canā€™t shoot at all but maybe with work she can improve, so I wonā€™t hold it against her. citron is a bench player, but I do like Amoore and think her game will translate well because of her shooting ability.
 
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#689
Yep Dark P was right, but I feel like Morrow landed in a good spot to get a chance. The Suns mare going to be awful, as are the Mystics and the new Valks.

Wonder if 3 international players have ever been taken in the top 10? Itā€™s a reflection of how weak this draft was. Seriously doubt more than a couple taken beyond the top 10 make a squad.

Dominque Malonga is the star to watch, even more than Paige. Crazy athletic at 6ā€™6ā€, sheā€™s often compared to Wemby. Rickea summed up the thoughts of the whole W on her:


I really liked Sarah Ashley as a pick for the Sparks. I knew and predicted when the pick came up, based on who was left, that Lynne Robertā€™s would take her. She has a good chance to make the squad.
 
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1reVOLver said:


Local kid, from CA.
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Probably gonna give it a go, maybe sell a few tix when they play in NY or CT, or when matched against the marquee names (Angel, Caitlin, Paige, blah, blAh)ā€¦but at 5ā€™9ā€ and needing space to hit from outside, and now facing consistently really big, fast, smart people who will snuff out her collegiate memories mercilessly - no more surprising drives near the glass. sheā€™ll enjoy the next couple years before moving on with her life. Ah, to be young.
 
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Rickea was awesome in her gig as orange carpet cohost. Dress as always (and everyone elseā€™s too) seemed wildly inappropriate for the occasion, but just, man she looked good. The shorter hair was especially popular w the Rickea fashion watchers in my house.
 
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Blueconn said:
Probably gonna give it a go, maybe sell a few tix when they play in NY or CT, or when matched against the marquee names (Angel, Caitlin, Paige, blah, blAh)ā€¦but at 5ā€™9ā€ and needing space to hit from outside, and now facing consistently really big, fast, smart people who will snuff out her collegiate memories mercilessly - no more surprising drives near the glass. sheā€™ll enjoy the next couple years before moving on with her life. Ah, to be young.
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She landed on the right team, one of the only teams, to get a shot at sticking.

Same for Zaay Green, who went to the Mystics. I also liked Nye fm ALA going to the Aces. Becky likes keepyoung bench depth, tho she rarely plays them.
 
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knoxvol52 said:
With ESPN dropping MLB after this year WNBA should get all the smoke during primetime during Summer next year...
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Man youā€™re so spot on about ESPN smoke. For them to have fumbled what is now left of MLB is more sadness at a time when the national pastime depends on plastic and tapping. All smoke, all the time. Paige Bueckers in the campus gym squeaking around is now only memory. The money is an operation and the very word ā€œsportā€ canā€™t be comprehended except with plastic and tappingā€¦and fees. I sat behind Sheaā€™s mom. Row behind Sueā€™s mother and father. To their left Rebecca and Kara Walters by Genoā€™s mom. The Vols warmed up in front of usā€¦very tall and a swirl of orange. The game got played and we heard the squeaks and the bumps and the ball pounding the floor.

I miss losing the National Pastime and Shea and Sue- right there in real life- finishing a back door and nobody among the 16,000 thinking of fees, plastic, or tapping.
 
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glv98 said:
Rickea was awesome in her gig as orange carpet cohost. Dress as always (and everyone elseā€™s too) seemed wildly inappropriate for the occasion, but just, man she looked good. The shorter hair was especially popular w the Rickea fashion watchers in my house.
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Absolutely ATE, with the short hair! Rickea is so gorgeous and fashionable, she can likely pull off anything!
 
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Blueconn said:
Probably gonna give it a go, maybe sell a few tix when they play in NY or CT, or when matched against the marquee names (Angel, Caitlin, Paige, blah, blAh)ā€¦but at 5ā€™9ā€ and needing space to hit from outside, and now facing consistently really big, fast, smart people who will snuff out her collegiate memories mercilessly - no more surprising drives near the glass. sheā€™ll enjoy the next couple years before moving on with her life. Ah, to be young.
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So all three UConn eligibles got drafted. Geno will use that when he recruits.
 
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#697
It was those ice cold 3 free throws that got SAB drafted according to Sparks GM. And I get that. It was One of the clutchest, gutsiest things Iā€™ve seen in sports. Got chills rewatching it here.

Who is Sarah Ashlee Barker? Get to know the newest Sparks draft pick

Here is a profile on the latest Sparks star, Sarah Ashlee Barker.
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In another interview, Barker credited Karly Weathers. Said she went to Weathers during the time out before the shots and simply said ā€œPray for meā€. Weathers reminded her of a scripture that says the Creator is going to love her thru success or failure, and added that so would her teammates. So she went out and nailed all three.

I was really happy for Kristy Curry to be there at the big girl table. Had 3 players drafted, first time in Bama history.
 
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glv98 said:
It was those ice cold 3 free throws that got SAB drafted according to Sparks GM. And I get that. It was One of the clutchest, gutsiest things Iā€™ve seen in sports. Got chills rewatching it here.
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Seeing her do that gave me a lump in my throat. I seriously had to fight back tears. And I told my friend who was watching with me, "That right there just put her on some GM's must-get list."

glv98:
I was really happy for Kristy Curry to be there at the big girl table. Had 3 players drafted, first time in Bama history.

Me too! I've been a huge fan of Kristy Curry for many years, and was so happy for her to get to have such an amazing night for her program.
 
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