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PostPosted: 04/26/16 11:04 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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Chiney Ogwmike pleased to be back with Connecticut Sun

http://www.nhregister.com/sports/20160426/chiney-ogwmike-pleased-to-be-back-with-connecticut-sun


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The Sun coaching and medical staffs will be taking a conservative approach with Ogwumike but the former Stanford star is eager to hit the ground running.

"I feel good. Every day it gets better and better," Ogwumike said after Monday's practice. "I feel strong, it is a matter of maintaining it the whole season.

"I think I am lighter than I was last year. I feel stronger and leaner, I eat better, sleep better."



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"My doctor said 'I made you a brace' and I said 'no, I won't wear a brace, it's a mental crutch.' Ever since then I have felt really strong. I have been able to work point blank on everything I wanted."


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"I like the pace that Chiney plays with," Miller said. "Nneka is incredibly explosive but at times will play too fast. I enjoy the pace that Chiney plays at, she is not as explosive as Nneka but in day one she seemed to play at a pace that would allow her to be successful."


I like Miller more and more. Not afraid of giving an honest evaluation. Refreshing!

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Miller said there is a chance of adding an additional player currently playing in Brazil.


Who's playing in Brazil? Shocked

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Miller doesn't anticipate any cuts coming before the weekend.


Butler is safe for the week.


Erika Wheeler I believe per Jim Fuller
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PostPosted: 04/26/16 12:55 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
I thought Wheeler signed with Indiana. That's what dotcom says (maybe they got it wrong?)
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PostPosted: 04/26/16 3:37 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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I thought Wheeler signed with Indiana. That's what dotcom says (maybe they got it wrong?)


They're more likely to be right. I'm just regurgitating what I read.

EDIT: LINK to Brazil rosters http://www.latinbasket.com/Brazil/basketball-Players.asp?women=1

Crystal Bradford? Jen Lacy coming back? Izi?
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PostPosted: 04/26/16 4:18 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Shades wrote:
Chiney Ogwmike pleased to be back with Connecticut Sun

http://www.nhregister.com/sports/20160426/chiney-ogwmike-pleased-to-be-back-with-connecticut-sun


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The Sun coaching and medical staffs will be taking a conservative approach with Ogwumike but the former Stanford star is eager to hit the ground running.

"I feel good. Every day it gets better and better," Ogwumike said after Monday's practice. "I feel strong, it is a matter of maintaining it the whole season.

"I think I am lighter than I was last year. I feel stronger and leaner, I eat better, sleep better."



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"My doctor said 'I made you a brace' and I said 'no, I won't wear a brace, it's a mental crutch.' Ever since then I have felt really strong. I have been able to work point blank on everything I wanted."


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"I like the pace that Chiney plays with," Miller said. "Nneka is incredibly explosive but at times will play too fast. I enjoy the pace that Chiney plays at, she is not as explosive as Nneka but in day one she seemed to play at a pace that would allow her to be successful."


I like Miller more and more. Not afraid of giving an honest evaluation. Refreshing!

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Miller said there is a chance of adding an additional player currently playing in Brazil.


Who's playing in Brazil? Shocked

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Miller doesn't anticipate any cuts coming before the weekend.


Butler is safe for the week.
I don't think Butler will get cut first if at all. I say O'Neil gets cut first



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PostPosted: 04/26/16 5:15 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
what Brazilian would the Sun want? a PG?? Izzy??



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PostPosted: 04/26/16 5:19 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
dtsnms wrote:
Randy wrote:
I thought Wheeler signed with Indiana. That's what dotcom says (maybe they got it wrong?)


They're more likely to be right. I'm just regurgitating what I read.

EDIT: LINK to Brazil rosters http://www.latinbasket.com/Brazil/basketball-Players.asp?women=1

Crystal Bradford? Jen Lacy coming back? Izi?


I would assume it is Lacy returning.



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PostPosted: 04/26/16 5:40 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
pilight wrote:
dtsnms wrote:
Randy wrote:
I thought Wheeler signed with Indiana. That's what dotcom says (maybe they got it wrong?)


They're more likely to be right. I'm just regurgitating what I read.

EDIT: LINK to Brazil rosters http://www.latinbasket.com/Brazil/basketball-Players.asp?women=1

Crystal Bradford? Jen Lacy coming back? Izi?


I would assume it is Lacy returning.


why would the Sun need Lacy?? They seem stocked enough with PFs.

PG: JThomas/Banham
SG: Bentley/Weisner
SF: AThomas/Stricklen
PF: Ogwumike/Little/Tuck
C: Bone/Jones/Henry



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PostPosted: 04/26/16 5:54 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
toad455 wrote:
pilight wrote:
dtsnms wrote:
Randy wrote:
I thought Wheeler signed with Indiana. That's what dotcom says (maybe they got it wrong?)


They're more likely to be right. I'm just regurgitating what I read.

EDIT: LINK to Brazil rosters http://www.latinbasket.com/Brazil/basketball-Players.asp?women=1

Crystal Bradford? Jen Lacy coming back? Izi?


I would assume it is Lacy returning.


why would the Sun need Lacy?? They seem stocked enough with PFs.

PG: JThomas/Banham
SG: Bentley/Weisner
SF: AThomas/Stricklen
PF: Ogwumike/Little/Tuck
C: Bone/Jones/Henry

I think they go with 2 centers and roll guard heavy. I just have a feeling....also I think somebody may get traded.



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PostPosted: 04/26/16 6:00 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
toad455 wrote:

why would the Sun need Lacy?? They seem stocked enough with PFs.

PG: JThomas/Banham
SG: Bentley/Weisner
SF: AThomas/Stricklen
PF: Ogwumike/Little/Tuck
C: Bone/Jones/Henry


Maybe until Little/Henry return from overseas? She seemed to work out pretty well for them last year---could provide a little vet leadership/3-point range until the others return.
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PostPosted: 04/27/16 6:59 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
justinabina wrote:
toad455 wrote:

why would the Sun need Lacy?? They seem stocked enough with PFs.

PG: JThomas/Banham
SG: Bentley/Weisner
SF: AThomas/Stricklen
PF: Ogwumike/Little/Tuck
C: Bone/Jones/Henry


Maybe until Little/Henry return from overseas? She seemed to work out pretty well for them last year---could provide a little vet leadership/3-point range until the others return.

so much for Lacy signing with the sun



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PostPosted: 04/28/16 2:44 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Rookies Jonquel Jones & Aliyyah Handford looking to break through for Sun

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Today, rookies Jonquel Jones and Aliyyah Handford met the Connecticut media for the first time, as the Connecticut Sun held media day.

Seated side by side, the two rookies seemed very at ease, comfortable in their new surroundings. Both, however, expressed feelings of reservation and nervousness as they adapt to new routines and the rigors of the pro game and pro life.



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PostPosted: 04/28/16 2:49 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
www.sun.wnba.com/news/wnbas-connecticut-sun-reaches-agreement-fox-61-wcct-televise-seven-games/

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The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun announced today it will partner with Fox 61 and WCCT-TV, Tribune Broadcasting’s Hartford station, which will broadcast seven road games in 2016.

The first broadcast will be from Seattle on May 28th at 10 p.m. ET.

“We are really happy to announce this new deal with Fox 61 and WCCT-TV,” Sun Vice President and General Manager Chris Sienko said. “We have a very loyal fan-base that has made it clear they would like to keep up with our team on the road. This broadcast schedule will make that possible.”


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PostPosted: 04/28/16 4:21 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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Rookies Jonquel Jones & Aliyyah Handford looking to break through for Sun

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Today, rookies Jonquel Jones and Aliyyah Handford met the Connecticut media for the first time, as the Connecticut Sun held media day.

Seated side by side, the two rookies seemed very at ease, comfortable in their new surroundings. Both, however, expressed feelings of reservation and nervousness as they adapt to new routines and the rigors of the pro game and pro life.



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Always good to hear the girls themselves. Funny about the physicality. I think they always know it is coming, but until they experience it firsthand, it's hard to really understand.

Have there been any open practices? Curious how Jones is looking? And Weisner?



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PostPosted: 04/28/16 4:27 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Connecticut signed Brandie Baker



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PostPosted: 04/29/16 8:23 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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dtsnms wrote:
Rookies Jonquel Jones & Aliyyah Handford looking to break through for Sun

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Today, rookies Jonquel Jones and Aliyyah Handford met the Connecticut media for the first time, as the Connecticut Sun held media day.

Seated side by side, the two rookies seemed very at ease, comfortable in their new surroundings. Both, however, expressed feelings of reservation and nervousness as they adapt to new routines and the rigors of the pro game and pro life.



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Always good to hear the girls themselves. Funny about the physicality. I think they always know it is coming, but until they experience it firsthand, it's hard to really understand.

Have there been any open practices? Curious how Jones is looking? And Weisner?


Going to try to do a lot more audio than just podcasts with the new site.

No open practice yet, Miller is happy with everyone (of course), but he did say Jones is a work in practice. He said Weisner's the type of player you want on your team.
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PostPosted: 04/29/16 9:41 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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but he did say Jones is a work in practice. He said Weisner's the type of player you want on your team.


Did you mean "a work in progress"? For somebody as exuberant and positive as Miller is to say something like that about a player may confirm my biggest fear about her..... you may have Amber Harris. Smile



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PostPosted: 04/29/16 10:28 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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dtsnms wrote:
but he did say Jones is a work in practice. He said Weisner's the type of player you want on your team.


Did you mean "a work in progress"? For somebody as exuberant and positive as Miller is to say something like that about a player may confirm my biggest fear about her..... you may have Amber Harris. Smile


Yes, thank you. Work in progress. But she comes from a smaller school without a long-term background. Not surprising.
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PostPosted: 04/29/16 11:25 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Dishin & Swishin with Kelsey Bone: Building on last year's success

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As intelligent and outspoken a player the WNBA has, Bone takes her role seriously, both with the team and in the community, and is not shy about expressing her opinion or concerned about rubbing people the wrong way. This week, for example, she pointed out on Twitter what she sees are politics impacting USA Basketball, despite her team's General Manager being on the player selection committee.

It was a pleasure catching up with Kelsey Bone at Connecticut Sun media day. Some of the topics we discussed include:

- The role of Little as a leader on the Sun, and her importance
- Adjusting to new teammates, entry passes and spacing
- Teaching the rookies the life of a professional, including the in-the-paint tutoring of rookie Jonquel Jones
- Her role models and players she emulates, from the NBA and the impact of the WNBA on her life from youth
- Where does the game go from here? Suggestions to grow the game


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PostPosted: 04/30/16 2:38 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Chiney Ogwumike looks to make up for lost time


Chiney in her own words

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PostPosted: 04/30/16 3:20 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
dtsnms wrote:
Chiney Ogwumike looks to make up for lost time


Chiney in her own words

http://po.st/ghv8WD via @po_st


she's so delightful!



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PostPosted: 04/30/16 5:15 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Heather Butler has been waived.
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Miller doesn't anticipate any cuts coming before the weekend.


Butler is safe for the week.
I don't think Butler will get cut first if at all. I say O'Neil gets cut first


Butler is gone. She almost made it a week.



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PostPosted: 04/30/16 10:09 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
myrtle wrote:
LynxFan32 wrote:
Shades wrote:


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Miller doesn't anticipate any cuts coming before the weekend.


Butler is safe for the week.
I don't think Butler will get cut first if at all. I say O'Neil gets cut first


Butler is gone. She almost made it a week.
dang...maybe she will catch on with somebody else hopefully



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PostPosted: 05/02/16 6:08 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Sun waive Aliyyah Handford



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PostPosted: 05/02/16 6:59 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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Sun waive Aliyyah Handford


Well, fuck everything.

...I mean, I shouldn't have had high hopes when Mr. "I Want EVERYONE To Shoot Threes" drafted a player with, like, twelve career threes. But STILL.

Fuck everything.



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