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Shades
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Posted: 04/19/14 1:57 pm ::: 2015 WNBA Mock Draft |
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The WNBA mock draft site seems to have upped their game this year as compared to years past. This could be a good sign for the WNBA if indications are that they are getting heavier traffic for the WNBA branch, and possibly big numbers of complaint emails on how bad they've been. They may have finally concluded it's time to take the WNBA more seriously.
They must have someone fairly knowledgable on the WNBA working with them and making a somewhat plausable initial draft. They don't value Reshanda Gray as much as I do, but we seem to be on the same level with Rachel Banham. I projected Banham at #6 before her junior year started. I haven't wavered on that point yet. If the Gopher program becomes more prominent next season, maybe she could possibly jump to that 4th lottery spot.
I also like how the site has projected the outcome of the 2014 WNBA season instead of using the outcome of the previous year as they have done in the past. They are projecting CON to finish last in the league and LAS to finish first. They have NYL doing well, finishing 5th in the league by regular season record. They have the Lynx projected finishing 2nd, but I won't hate on them. I respect that they actually made an effort to project an outcome to the 2014 WNBA season and made it somewhat plausible. Too soon to say how accurate it'll be.
And so the draft banter officially begins again for the 2015 season....
http://www.draftsite.com/wnba/mock-draft/2015/
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zune69
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Posted: 04/19/14 2:10 pm ::: |
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I'm starting to think you're the owner of draftsite.com shades.They have KML listed at 6'0 tall.
No Bria Smith in the 1st RD ?
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sigur3
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Posted: 04/19/14 2:12 pm ::: |
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I'd like to avoid talking about this draft for as long as possible. Egad, what a terrible class this is.
Also, who wrote this? How do we know how credible it is? This site pops up everywhere but I still don't know anything about it.
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root_thing
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Shades
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cometsfan05
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Posted: 04/19/14 2:59 pm ::: |
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This person does know Fowles is out for an unknown amount of time right??
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Shades
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WNBA 09
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Posted: 04/19/14 4:29 pm ::: |
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Massengale will be in the 1st round. Pass first pg...wel. depends on her performance next season.
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Posted: 04/19/14 4:29 pm ::: |
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Hang in there Myrtle, I feel when Big Syl gets back (this year) this Chicago Sky team is going to be better than last year.
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myrtle
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Posted: 04/19/14 4:31 pm ::: |
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WNBA 09 wrote: |
Massengale will be in the 1st round. Pass first pg...wel. depends on her performance next season. |
imo she's been a great disappointment. On the other hand, I think Izzi will be a top 2 or 3.
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zune69
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Shades
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Posted: 04/19/14 4:55 pm ::: |
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You're a little too obsessed with this, zune. I just wish you realized that when you show players in their personal garb, you have to show the feet. Heels or no heels can make a big difference.
In the draft pictures, Simmons was wearing skyscraper heels. I'd say she was the shortest of the invitees this year.
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p_d_swanson
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Posted: 04/19/14 5:09 pm ::: |
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UConn always listed Barb Turner as a six-footer, too. Then she got to the WNBA predraft camp and measured 5'9 1/2". Likewise, Ann Strother went from 6'3" to 6'0 1/2"...
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zune69
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Posted: 04/19/14 5:12 pm ::: |
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Shades wrote: |
You're a little too obsessed with this, zune. I just wish you realized that when you show players in their personal garb, you have to show the feet. Heels or no heels can make a big difference.
In the draft pictures, Simmons was wearing skyscraper heels. I'd say she was the shortest of the invitees this year. |
Just putting some visual evidence together to back up my viewpoint.But if you think KML is 6'0,fine, she's 6 feet tall.
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Shades
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Posted: 04/19/14 5:28 pm ::: |
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zune69 wrote: |
Shades wrote: |
You're a little too obsessed with this, zune. I just wish you realized that when you show players in their personal garb, you have to show the feet. Heels or no heels can make a big difference.
In the draft pictures, Simmons was wearing skyscraper heels. I'd say she was the shortest of the invitees this year. |
Just putting some visual evidence together to back up my viewpoint.But if you think KML is 6'0,fine, she's 6 feet tall. |
I don't care if she's 6'0. She could be 5'10 but that doesn't change my mind about her ideal position. You seem to be saying she can't possibly be an SF if she's below 6'0.
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zune69
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Posted: 04/19/14 6:04 pm ::: |
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Shades wrote: |
I don't care if she's 6'0. She could be 5'10 but that doesn't change my mind about her ideal position. You seem to be saying she can't possibly be an SF if she's below 6'0. |
Here is a summarization of what I said about KML.
1)If Tulsa drafted KML,it wouldn't be wise to start her at SF with the Current state of their roster.
2)KML can backup at the Small forward position depending on the matchup
3)If KML returns to her level of fitness and play that she had in her sophomore year,she'd have more success at SG becuase she has the ability to post up smaller defenders.
TRUTH BE TOLD,IF KML DOESN'T IMPROVE HER FITNESS SHE'LL BE COMING OFF THE BENCH.
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Shades
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Posted: 04/19/14 6:49 pm ::: |
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zune69 wrote: |
1)If Tulsa drafted KML,it wouldn't be wise to start her at SF with the current state of their roster.
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If you've been listening to Williams' interviews, there's talk of using a 3 guard lineup, presumably Diggins, Sims, and Williams.... probably based on matchups and most likely because they are the best perimeter players on the team. I'd say KLM at the SF is a step up from the three guard system.
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2)KML can backup at the Small forward position depending on the matchup
3)If KML returns to her level of fitness and play that she had in her sophomore year,she'd have more success at SG becuase she has the ability to post up smaller defenders.
TRUTH BE TOLD,IF KML DOESN'T IMPROVE HER FITNESS SHE'LL BE COMING OFF THE BENCH. |
You must not agree she's the #1 pick then, because I can't see the #1 pick coming off the bench. If USunn gets the #1 pick I suppose it could get a little dicey with them having Thomas.
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Posted: 04/19/14 7:08 pm ::: |
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i hope minney gets Banham; somehow trade for her or something. am big fan of that women.
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