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Keegan
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 Posted: 04/04/05 10:39 pm ::: Harrower will be in the WNBA this summer |
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| I have 5 weeks left here in France and then I am off to the WNBA. I have given a verbal agreement to a team but I am waiting to actually sign the contracts before I let everyone know who I am playing for. I am really looking forward to playing in the States this year since I missed last year. Its great to see so many Aussies signed contracts or are in training camps and I would like to wish them all the best on making teams and if you don't it is a great experience for you and shows you what you have to do to get to the next level. Training camps aren't easy but its great to be involved in the WNBA. |
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CamrnCrz1974
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| Posted: 04/05/05 12:34 am ::: |
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| It will be bittersweet to see Kristi play the Mercury. We still love her. Kristi's a Ledge!
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MT_Swoopes
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| Posted: 04/05/05 2:21 am ::: |
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| CamrnCrz1974 wrote: |
| It will be bittersweet to see Kristi play the Mercury. We still love her. Kristi's a Ledge! |
Is that the team she made the verbal agreement for? Just need a confirmation, cam.
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mb
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| Posted: 04/05/05 2:30 am ::: |
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It says "play the Mercury", not play FOR the Mercury.
She's a restricted free agent, so Minnesota would be a good guess.
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CamrnCrz1974
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| Posted: 04/05/05 2:30 am ::: |
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| No, Kristi made the verbal commitment to the Lynx. Phoenix wanted her back, however.
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MT_Swoopes
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| Posted: 04/05/05 9:03 am ::: |
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| CamrnCrz1974 wrote: |
| No, Kristi made the verbal commitment to the Lynx. Phoenix wanted her back, however. |
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Keegan
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| Posted: 04/05/05 9:10 am ::: |
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| CamrnCrz1974 wrote: |
| No, Kristi made the verbal commitment to the Lynx. Phoenix wanted her back, however. |
It's a part of the "let's try and get every decent PG in Australian basketball" plan (sorry Alicia Poto, you don't qualify) |
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CamrnCrz1974
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| Posted: 04/05/05 9:11 am ::: |
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Timms, Kingi-Cross, Harrower, Cleary, and Veal. Not bad.
And no, Poto does not qualify. And if she does qualify, Jenny Whittle qualifies as a top center in the WNBA.
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Keegan
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| Posted: 04/05/05 10:01 am ::: |
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| The next stage of the Mercury getting every decent Australian PG plan should be the acquisition of Erin Phillips. She's got the potential to be something special. |
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hellcat24
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| Posted: 04/06/05 5:02 am ::: |
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| Keegan wrote: |
| The next stage of the Mercury getting every decent Australian PG plan should be the acquisition of Erin Phillips. She's got the potential to be something special. |
Agreed.
Wouldn't mind seeing Jacinta Hamilton get a look in for training camp next year.
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Keegan
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| Posted: 04/06/05 7:40 am ::: |
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| Wouldn't mind seeing Jacinta Hamilton get a look in for training camp next year. |
I'm still wondering how Grima and Summerton have invites and she doesn't. |
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hellcat24
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| Posted: 04/06/05 9:40 am ::: |
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| Wouldn't mind seeing Jacinta Hamilton get a look in for training camp next year. |
I'm still wondering how Grima and Summerton have invites and she doesn't. |
You aren't the only one!
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Shaqfan
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| Posted: 04/06/05 8:25 pm ::: Very Happy |
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| I am so happy that Kristi will be playing for the Lynx once again. I am a big fan of hers, and really missed her last summer. I think she is a great point guard and am happy that the Lynx organization realized we need her back.
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The Blimp
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| Posted: 04/06/05 9:28 pm ::: |
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| I saw some of her play in the Olympics and its true that she was impressing some people. I just don't know if McConnel-Serio is one of them.
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caune
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| Posted: 04/06/05 10:04 pm ::: |
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| I saw some of her play in the Olympics and its true that she was impressing some people. I just don't know if McConnel-Serio is one of them. |
Umm, if Susie wasn't impressed do you think the Lynx would be offering her a contract??
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The Blimp
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mb
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| Posted: 04/06/05 11:23 pm ::: |
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| Please add me to the list pondering how Jacinta Hamilton doesn't get an invite along with some of her countrywomen.
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The Blimp
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| Posted: 04/07/05 12:17 am ::: harrower |
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| No, my point was, my thoughts on McConnel-Serio's preferences were irrelevant. Her thoughts are relevant, but previously she seemed to prefer to bench the Aussie, Kristie Harrower. I felt that Harrower played well for her country in the limited coverage of them I saw. Team USA HC Chancellor liked her game. I was surprised to learn at that stage that she was a Lynx, I couldn't remember seeing her play for them. |
Blimp, not sure if you know this, but Kristi didn't play in the WNBA in 2004-- she chose to stay home and practice for the Opals (Australian national team). Kristi did play with the Lynx in 2003, Suzie's first season, where she came off the bench (for significant minutes) at the 1 behind Teresa Edwards. She really didn't like not starting. I believe that team had chemistry issues which neither the '04, nor the '05, Lynx are likely to have.
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Shaqfan
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| Posted: 04/07/05 12:41 am ::: Harrower |
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When Darling was traded I breathed a sigh of relief, because I thought to myself, hey someone is looking out for the benefit of the team. Not sure if it was Suzie, Roger Griffith, Glenn Taylor, or a combination of any of the above.
I thought Kristi did a great job when she was here. I felt way more confident when the ball was in her hands instead of Teresa. I know T is a legend in the womens game, and for many years she was spectacular, but not these last few years. She is a good role model for the younger players, Tamika seems to adore her, and T also helped Svet out last year.
As far as last year, well Kristi made it clear that she wanted a certain amount of minutes to get her prepared for the Olympics. The Lynx could not guarantee that, therefore Harrower didnt come back.
The coach went with Darling, who also played at Penn State (Suzie's college team) and played for the Cleveland Rockers. For whatever reason, it seemed that Helen would be getting the majority of the minutes.
I was happy to see that someone, whoever it was, realize that we needed a change in our point guard position. We have too much talent on this team not to be very successful this season. With a healthy Katie Smith, Tamika, Svet, not to mention Ohlde and Hayden, well we just need a point guard.
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Keegan
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| Posted: 04/07/05 7:14 pm ::: |
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If Kristi wasn't comfortable with the situation I would assume she'd sign with someone else. We'll find out soon.
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Well she's a RFA. Minny could match any offer made to her (and maybe they did *cough*).
That said, I think Kristi will fit in nicely and be happy with the 2005 Lynx. |
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