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1 Los Angeles - Nneka Ogwumike
2 Seattle - Shekinna Stricklen
3 Minnesota - Glory Johnson
4 Tulsa - Samantha Prahalis
5 San Antonio - Shenise Johnson
6 Phoenix - Tiffany Hayes
7 New York - Devereaux Peters
8 Washington - Julie Wojta
9 Connecticut - Keisha Hampton
10 Washington - Chay Shegog
11 Indiana - Cierra Bravard
12 Minnesota - Damiris Dantas
I still can't shake the feeling that Agler has something up his sleeve. If Dantas had a better season in Spain, I might have put her at #2.
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First, who knows?
But if you go by the old rule of drafting the best player on the board, I have to think Shenise Johnson goes No. 2. She just seems to me to have fewer questions and more all-around skills than the Tennessee grads.
As someone pointed out, though, this could be an Ashley Shields draft, with names coming out of nowhere, and arriving early.
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First Round:
1. Los Angeles - Nneka Ogwumike
2. Seattle - Shenise Johnson
3. Minnesota - Glory Johnson
4. Tulsa - Shekinna Stricklen
5. San Antonio - Devereaux Peters
6. Phoenix - Samantha Prahilis
7. New York - Natalie Novosel
8. Washington - Sasha Goodlett
9. Connecticut - Tiffany Hayes
10. Washington - Riquna Williams
11. Indiana - Julie Wojita
12. Minnesota - Damiris Dantas
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1. Los Angeles*Nneka Ogwumike
2. Seattle*?
3. Minnesota*??
4. Tulsa*???
5. San Antonio*????
6. Phoenix*?????
7. New York*??????
8. Washington*???????
9. Connecticut*????????
10. Washington*?????????
11. Indiana*??????????
12. Minnesota*???????????
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1. Los Angeles*Nneka Ogwumike
2. Seattle*?
3. Minnesota*??
4. Tulsa*???
5. San Antonio*????
6. Phoenix*?????
7. New York*??????
8. Washington*???????
9. Connecticut*????????
10. Washington*?????????
11. Indiana*??????????
12. Minnesota*??????????? |
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I still can't shake the feeling that Agler has something up his sleeve. |
I do too. Really interested to see what Agler does.
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| Posted: 04/11/12 4:33 pm ::: |
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| I love Edd, but she is dumb for not coming out this season. Potentially playing with Sue, and eventually LJ? Uuuuuugh, a dream.
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| I love Edd, but she is dumb for not coming out this season. Potentially playing with Sue, and eventually LJ? Uuuuuugh, a dream. |
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| I love Edd, but she is dumb for not coming out this season. Potentially playing with Sue, and eventually LJ? Uuuuuugh, a dream. |
Seattle would be just about as far away from home as Delle Donne could get though, if that's still a priority for her. Decent chance to end up much closer in next year's lottery. |
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| I love Edd, but she is dumb for not coming out this season. Potentially playing with Sue, and eventually LJ? Uuuuuugh, a dream. |
Everyone has their own set of priorities.
Personally, as good as EDD is, I strongly suspect her conditioning and lack of ideal strength would be very openly exposed at the pro level. As a blue chip talent, she needs to extend her strength and conditioning so she is still very much viable late in the game when her team needs her to help them pull through a close game.
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This is going to be a fun draft like 2009, as people will be jumping and sliding down the board. Question-when is the last time the title winning team did not have a player drafted?
2012 WNBA DRAFT - ROUND 1
Los Angeles-Ogwumike
Seattle -Peters
Minnesota -Stricklen
Tulsa-Prahalis
San Antonio-Goodlett
Phoenix-Hayes
New York-Novosel
Washington -Bravard
Connecticut-Shenise Johnson
Washington-Glory Johnson
Indiana-Standish
Minnesota-Riquina Williams
2012 WNBA DRAFT - ROUND 2
Los Angeles-Corral
Atlanta -Barrett
Los Angeles -Stevens
Los Angeles-Wojta
Tulsa -Jericka Jenkins
Minnesota -Shegog
Minnesota -Hampton
Minnesota =Courtney Boylan
Connecticut-Gilbreath
Seattle-Azania Stewart
Chicago -Rachael Hackbarth
Phoenix -Corielle Yarde
2012 WNBA DRAFT - ROUND 3
Tulsa-Kizer
Washington-Rushdan
Chicago-Ricketts
Los Angeles-Carter
Tulsa -Hurt
Phoenix-Kelsey Jacobson
Minnesota -Raterman
Atlanta-Gloria Brown
Phoenix -Peddy
Indiana -Brett Benzo
Washington -Roxana Button
New York -Tavelyn James
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| Posted: 04/11/12 6:10 pm ::: |
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| Question-when is the last time the title winning team did not have a player drafted? |
2006, when no Maryland Terrapins were selected
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| Posted: 04/11/12 6:19 pm ::: |
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| Question-when is the last time the title winning team did not have a player drafted? |
2006, when no Maryland Terrapins were selected |
Terran Condrey is the only possible Baylor player that stands even the slimmest chance of being drafted(and it's very slim).
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| Posted: 04/11/12 6:28 pm ::: |
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First Round:
1. Los Angeles - Nneka Ogwumike
2. Seattle - Shenise Johnson
3. Minnesota - Glory Johnson
4. Tulsa - Shekinna Stricklen
5. San Antonio - Devereaux Peters
6. Phoenix - Samantha Prahilis
7. New York - Natalie Novosel
8. Washington - Sasha Goodlett
9. Connecticut - Tiffany Hayes
10. Washington - Riquna Williams
11. Indiana - Julie Wojita
12. Minnesota - Damiris Dantas |
I'm a newbie here, and this is my first time through the WNBA draft, but I really like this projection. Here's the minor changes I would make:
1. Los Angeles - Nneka Ogwumike
2. Seattle - Shenise Johnson
3. Minnesota - Glory Johnson
4. Tulsa - Shekinna Stricklen
5. San Antonio - Devereaux Peters
6. Phoenix - Samantha Prahalis
7. New York - Natalie Novosel
8. Washington - Tiffany Hayes
9. Connecticut - Sasha Goodlet
10. Washington - Riquna Williams
11. Indiana - Courtney Hurt
12. Minnesota - Damiris Dantas
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Tavelyn James Considered a Top WNBA Prospect
http://www.emueagles.com/news/2012/4/10/WBB_0410120819.aspx
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| Eastern Michigan University's Tavelyn James (Detroit, Mich.-Mumford) is considered a top prospect at the guard position in the upcoming 2012 WNBA Draft according to several WNBA player personnel departments. |
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| James is projected as the eighth overall pick by the Washington Mystics according to ESPNW's Michelle Smith, meanwhile she is the No. 12 pick by the Minnesota Lynx in a mock draft by Draftsite.com |
*Mock Draft Site has been updated since then*
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| Posted: 04/11/12 6:32 pm ::: |
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| I love Edd, but she is dumb for not coming out this season. Potentially playing with Sue, and eventually LJ? Uuuuuugh, a dream. |
First, there is no guarantee that LA would have drafted her which means she'd only get to play against them, not with them. Second, she's made it pretty darn clear that her priority is family first, basketball second. I think she'd be thrilled to be drafted by an East Coast team - even the Mystics. When her primary income source is overseas, the WNBA season becomes her one chance to see her sister.
In other words: YOUR dream situation is not HER dream situation.
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| I love Edd, but she is dumb for not coming out this season. Potentially playing with Sue, and eventually LJ? Uuuuuugh, a dream. |
First, there is no guarantee that LA would have drafted her which means she'd only get to play against them, not with them. Second, she's made it pretty darn clear that her priority is family first, basketball second. I think she'd be thrilled to be drafted by an East Coast team - even the Mystics. When her primary income source is overseas, the WNBA season becomes her one chance to see her sister.
In other words: YOUR dream situation is not HER dream situation. |
Interesting points, also if among her top priorities are getting her teaching degree (credential) she might choose to only play in the WNBA and get her masters/credential depending on what program she does instead of playing in both that WNBA and overseas._________________ DeLisha Milton-Jones is my favorite player
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| Posted: 04/11/12 6:45 pm ::: |
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2012 WNBA DRAFT - ROUND 2
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Seattle-Azania Stewart |
Wow, really? I thought my wild bias was probably the only thing that would get Stewart into a draft this year, mock or real.
Love to see it happen, though. |
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This is going to be a fun draft like 2009, as people will be jumping and sliding down the board. Question-when is the last time the title winning team did not have a player drafted?
2012 WNBA DRAFT - ROUND 1
Los Angeles-Ogwumike
Seattle -Peters
Minnesota -Stricklen
Tulsa-Prahalis
San Antonio-Goodlett
Phoenix-Hayes
New York-Novosel
Washington -Bravard
Connecticut-Shenise Johnson
Washington-Glory Johnson
Indiana-Standish
Minnesota-Riquina Williams
2012 WNBA DRAFT - ROUND 2
Los Angeles-Corral
Atlanta -Barrett
Los Angeles -Stevens
Los Angeles-Wojta
Tulsa -Jericka Jenkins
Minnesota -Shegog
Minnesota -Hampton
Minnesota =Courtney Boylan
Connecticut-Gilbreath
Seattle-Azania Stewart
Chicago -Rachael Hackbarth
Phoenix -Corielle Yarde
2012 WNBA DRAFT - ROUND 3
Tulsa-Kizer
Washington-Rushdan
Chicago-Ricketts
Los Angeles-Carter
Tulsa -Hurt
Phoenix-Kelsey Jacobson
Minnesota -Raterman
Atlanta-Gloria Brown
Phoenix -Peddy
Indiana -Brett Benzo
Washington -Roxana Button
New York -Tavelyn James |
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http://www.wnba.com/draft/2012/mercury_overview.html
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The point guard will be instrumental to this team’s success because she will need to incorporate Phoenix’s remaining weapons, like Diana Taurasi and Candice Dupree, seamlessly. Unfortunately for Phoenix, that solution may not come via the draft.
“There’s probably one point guard in the draft who’s considered, you know, somebody who can come in and play and we’re not sure if (Samantha) Prahalis in Ohio State can really play (in Phoenix’s system) because my point guard is different than most point guards,” Gaines said.
Gaines mentioned Arkansas guard C’eira Ricketts as a player that Phoenix could target for that role.
“I think the guard from Arkansas fits our system,” Gaines said of Ricketts. “She definitely is fast, but of course, our system is different than other people’s systems, so you really can’t go on that. It’s one of those things where someone else’s -- excuse the language -- trash, is a man’s treasure.”
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| Posted: 04/11/12 8:16 pm ::: |
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1 Los Angeles - Nneka Ogwumike
2 Seattle - Shekinna Stricklen
3 Minnesota - Glory Johnson
4 Tulsa - Samantha Prahalis
5 San Antonio - Shenise Johnson
6 Phoenix - Tiffany Hayes
7 New York - Devereaux Peters
8 Washington - Julie Wojta
9 Connecticut - Keisha Hampton
10 Washington - Chay Shegog
11 Indiana - Cierra Bravard
12 Minnesota - Damiris Dantas
I still can't shake the feeling that Agler has something up his sleeve. If Dantas had a better season in Spain, I might have put her at #2. |
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Riquna Williams Q&A
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What will you tell teams if they ask you about not traveling with the team for the NCAA Tournament this season?
I will tell teams that I am grateful for the opportunity that Katie Meier and the University of Miami have given me, even though I was unable to travel with the team, they still gave me the opportunity to showcase my talent at a high level which has put me in a great position. |
Hmmm....still keeping that private.
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Having to consistently run the point guard position because I have never ran the point consistently. |
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The point guard will be instrumental to this team’s success because she will need to incorporate Phoenix’s remaining weapons, like Diana Taurasi and Candice Dupree, seamlessly. Unfortunately for Phoenix, that solution may not come via the draft.
“There’s probably one point guard in the draft who’s considered, you know, somebody who can come in and play and we’re not sure if (Samantha) Prahalis in Ohio State can really play (in Phoenix’s system) because my point guard is different than most point guards,” Gaines said.
Gaines mentioned Arkansas guard C’eira Ricketts as a player that Phoenix could target for that role.
“I think the guard from Arkansas fits our system,” Gaines said of Ricketts. “She definitely is fast, but of course, our system is different than other people’s systems, so you really can’t go on that. It’s one of those things where someone else’s -- excuse the language -- trash, is a man’s treasure.”
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WTF? He's gotta be bluffing. |
Gaines doesn't like any of the 5's in the draft. Okay. But his reasoning is because his 5's shoot 3's. Really? I'd love to see Nakia Sanford and Krystal Thomas' 3-point field goal percentage.
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“There’s probably one point guard in the draft who’s considered, you know, somebody who can come in and play and we’re not sure if (Samantha) Prahalis in Ohio State can really play (in Phoenix’s system) because my point guard is different than most point guards,” Gaines said.
“I think the guard from Arkansas fits our system,” Gaines said of Ricketts. “She definitely is fast, but of course, our system is different than other people’s systems, so you really can’t go on that. It’s one of those things where someone else’s -- excuse the language -- trash, is a man’s treasure.”
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So you pass on a good PG for an average one just because she's fast? He must've been drinking before this chat.
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Miami Hurricanes women ready for WNBA Draft
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She hopes to talk to Williams on Monday to “put some things behind us.”
Asked if she is sad for Williams, Johnson replied, “Oh yes, oh yes.”
“I know the type of girl she is. I know her potential. I spent my last four years next to her. It’s really, really, really sad. It hurts me. Hopefully doors haven’t closed for her. I wish her all the best in the future. I want her to keep working, get her degree. She has all the tools and is a great player. But mentally, you have to get yourself prepared, which is tough for all of us.” |
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It remains to be seen whether the suspension will drop Williams’ stock. Lobo expects both UM players to go in the first round, and said she would be “very surprised” if both don’t make rosters.
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said Williams’ draft positioning will come down to “individual franchises and their tolerance for these situations. Teams look past some things because at this level, it is about winning games.” |
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IMO, she described Wojta and Barrett.
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IMO, she described Wojta and Barrett. |
I tend to agree with her assessment of what they need. Then again, drafting was Lacey's strong suit in Charlotte. She had no idea what to do with the players once she had them, which is why they kept winning MIP after getting out, but she had a decent eye for talent.
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IMO, she described Wojta and Barrett. |
I tend to agree with her assessment of what they need. Then again, drafting was Lacey's strong suit in Charlotte. She had no idea what to do with the players once she had them, which is why they kept winning MIP after getting out, but she had a decent eye for talent. |
I agree about Barrett, but the guard could also be Novosel or Hayes, who both shoot the 3 well. Barrett seems like the kind of player Trudi really likes - one with exceptional versatility.
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| Posted: 04/11/12 9:24 pm ::: |
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http://www.wnba.com/draft/2012/mercury_overview.html
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The point guard will be instrumental to this team’s success because she will need to incorporate Phoenix’s remaining weapons, like Diana Taurasi and Candice Dupree, seamlessly. Unfortunately for Phoenix, that solution may not come via the draft.
“There’s probably one point guard in the draft who’s considered, you know, somebody who can come in and play and we’re not sure if (Samantha) Prahalis in Ohio State can really play (in Phoenix’s system) because my point guard is different than most point guards,” Gaines said.
Gaines mentioned Arkansas guard C’eira Ricketts as a player that Phoenix could target for that role.
“I think the guard from Arkansas fits our system,” Gaines said of Ricketts. “She definitely is fast, but of course, our system is different than other people’s systems, so you really can’t go on that. It’s one of those things where someone else’s -- excuse the language -- trash, is a man’s treasure.”
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OK first off if Prahalis fell to the #7 spot I hope Whiz would consider hr even though we don't need her.
Also (granted I only saw her play a few times this season) but I like Ricketts. She is an actual PG which is rare in this draft. She kind of has a pro body, she defends pretty well, and has an outside shot. For a team like PX or LA she theoretically could be the 11th player and back up, back up PG.
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| So you pass on a good PG for an average one just because she's fast? He must've been drinking before this chat. |
Prahalis isn't falling to Phoenix.
The Ricketts talk is disinformation. Sorta like Lin Dunn talking up Jenna Smith before the 2010 draft. Everyone and their sister has been trying to repeat Bill Laimbeer name dropping Ashley Shields into the first round.
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Ricketts handled the ball a great deal and led the team in assists, but she didn't strike me as a "point guard". She was more of the Shenise Johnson playmaker type (with much less talent than MoMo, of course). I don't think she could make the roster in LA or Phoenix, but Corey Gaines seems to like her for some strange reason.
Oh, and 26% 3-point shooting from the college 3-point line is all sorts of bad. She can't shoot outside of the paint.
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Not entirely true. They flashed last year's Draft whiteboard on a couple of occasions, and had these player's ranked as follows:
1. Moore
2. Cambage
3. Vandersloot
4. Harris
5. Dunlap (went #11 to the Mystics)
6. Lavender (went #5 to the Sparks)
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Not entirely true. They flashed last year's Draft whiteboard on a couple of occasions, and had these player's ranked as follows:
1. Moore
2. Cambage
3. Vandersloot
4. Harris
5. Dunlap (went #11 to the Mystics)
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lol - right you are!
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| So you pass on a good PG for an average one just because she's fast? He must've been drinking before this chat. |
Prahalis isn't falling to Phoenix.
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I see you have her going to Tulsa, which is interesting because they already have Latta and Temeka.
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| Posted: 04/11/12 9:38 pm ::: |
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| So you pass on a good PG for an average one just because she's fast? He must've been drinking before this chat. |
Prahalis isn't falling to Phoenix. |
1) Nneka; 2) Stricklen or S.Johnson; 3) Big; 4) Stricklen or S.Johnson; 5) Big - doesn't seem particularly implausible for a top-five to me (which would leave Prahalis for the Merc).
Far from a certainty, but I don't think you'd really need any huge shocks for her to still be there. |
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Ricketts handled the ball a great deal and led the team in assists, but she didn't strike me as a "point guard". She was more of the Shenise Johnson playmaker type (with much less talent than MoMo, of course). I don't think she could make the roster in LA or Phoenix, but Corey Gaines seems to like her for some strange reason.
Oh, and 26% 3-point shooting from the college 3-point line is all sorts of bad. She can't shoot outside of the paint. |
I didn't realize her outside shooting was that bad.
The few times I saw her she sort of reminded me of Colson who I like and will be bummed about the Liberty cutting, but that seems pretty inevitable at the moment. Would Colson have a shot in PX or LA? (I'm only mentioning those team because they seem to have an opening at the 2nd or 3rd sting PG position.)
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| So you pass on a good PG for an average one just because she's fast? He must've been drinking before this chat. |
Prahalis isn't falling to Phoenix.
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I see you have her going to Tulsa, which is interesting because they already have Latta and Temeka. |
They have TJ. Latta ain't much of a PG.
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| So you pass on a good PG for an average one just because she's fast? He must've been drinking before this chat. |
Prahalis isn't falling to Phoenix.
The Ricketts talk is disinformation. Sorta like Lin Dunn talking up Jenna Smith before the 2010 draft. Everyone and their sister has been trying to repeat Bill Laimbeer name dropping Ashley Shields into the first round. |
So he's trying to trick Tulsa into jumping on Ricketts with the #4 pick? I don't think they're gonna fall for that.  He did refer to Ricketts as "one man's trash", so I think he genuinely likes her. |
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| pilight wrote: |
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| So you pass on a good PG for an average one just because she's fast? He must've been drinking before this chat. |
Prahalis isn't falling to Phoenix.
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I see you have her going to Tulsa, which is interesting because they already have Latta and Temeka. |
They have TJ. Latta ain't much of a PG. |
So you think Tulsa will pull a San Antonio and start the "lil' ones" together?
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| So you think Tulsa will pull a San Antonio and start the "lil' ones" together? |
No, I think Latta will come off the bench.
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| So you pass on a good PG for an average one just because she's fast? He must've been drinking before this chat. |
Prahalis isn't falling to Phoenix. |
1) Nneka; 2) Stricklen or S.Johnson; 3) Big; 4) Stricklen or S.Johnson; 5) Big - doesn't seem particularly implausible for a top-five to me (which would leave Prahalis for the Merc).
Far from a certainty, but I don't think you'd really need any huge shocks for her to still be there. |
I don't see two top 5 bigs in this draft. I barely see one.
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Mighty Mouse is a short term answer at best. It should be apparent to everyone that she wears out her welcome pretty quickly wherever she goes.
Latta is a good backup but a poor starter.
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‘‘The one thing that hurts her is her injury history,’’ ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo said. ‘‘If she stays healthy . . . she’s going to be a very good pro.’’
Peters was able to recover from the torn ACLs and helped Notre Dame reach the NCAA title game against Texas A&M last season and against Baylor this season. The Irish lost both finals.
‘‘With all my injuries and [time] sitting out, I didn’t know if I’d continue to play basketball,’’ Peters said. ‘‘It’s a blessing with all that I’ve been through.’’
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The point guard will be instrumental to this team’s success because she will need to incorporate Phoenix’s remaining weapons, like Diana Taurasi and Candice Dupree, seamlessly. Unfortunately for Phoenix, that solution may not come via the draft.
“There’s probably one point guard in the draft who’s considered, you know, somebody who can come in and play and we’re not sure if (Samantha) Prahalis in Ohio State can really play (in Phoenix’s system) because my point guard is different than most point guards,” Gaines said.
Gaines mentioned Arkansas guard C’eira Ricketts as a player that Phoenix could target for that role.
“I think the guard from Arkansas fits our system,” Gaines said of Ricketts. “She definitely is fast, but of course, our system is different than other people’s systems, so you really can’t go on that. It’s one of those things where someone else’s -- excuse the language -- trash, is a man’s treasure.”
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WTF? He's gotta be bluffing. |
Oh, if Prahalis is available and Gaines passes... heads will roll.
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http://www.wnba.com/draft/2012/mercury_overview.html
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The point guard will be instrumental to this team’s success because she will need to incorporate Phoenix’s remaining weapons, like Diana Taurasi and Candice Dupree, seamlessly. Unfortunately for Phoenix, that solution may not come via the draft.
“There’s probably one point guard in the draft who’s considered, you know, somebody who can come in and play and we’re not sure if (Samantha) Prahalis in Ohio State can really play (in Phoenix’s system) because my point guard is different than most point guards,” Gaines said.
Gaines mentioned Arkansas guard C’eira Ricketts as a player that Phoenix could target for that role.
“I think the guard from Arkansas fits our system,” Gaines said of Ricketts. “She definitely is fast, but of course, our system is different than other people’s systems, so you really can’t go on that. It’s one of those things where someone else’s -- excuse the language -- trash, is a man’s treasure.”
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WTF? He's gotta be bluffing. |
Oh, if Prahalis is available and Gaines passes... heads will roll. |
Don't you even worry about that. Gaines is about as likely to pass as Andrea Riley.
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