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PostPosted: 04/13/16 10:48 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

pilight wrote:
TotalCardinalMove wrote:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/mystics-coach-loves-defense-but-will-pick-the-best-player-available-in-wnba-draft/2016/04/13/48058f36-019f-11e6-9d36-33d198ea26c5_story.html

Well, according to Thibault no traditional centers or point guards will be taken at 7. Or maybe even at all. Laughing


Sounds like he's not expecting Lawson back


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The Mystics, however, are down two experienced guards from last year in Kara Lawson and Armintie Herrington. Lawson has elected to miss at least the first part of the season while working as an analyst for ESPN, and Herrington announced her retirement in September following a nine-year career.

“Whoever we draft doesn’t have to come in and be a savior,” Thibault said. “That’s nice if it is, but we can afford to be a little bit patient. For us, I think we have a specific need, but if I don’t love the options, then we may just take the best player.”


They made it sound like Banham is first on the list. At least that guarantees to keep her away from PHX. Hard to see her slipping past the Sparks though. #MambaTown



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PostPosted: 04/13/16 10:50 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

OK final mock draft

It is always hard to do a mock because you're torn between what you would do, what you would like to see happen, what you think teams will do, and trying to predict the crazy stuff that always seems to happen. So this mock is an attempt to be a hybrid of all of those concepts, with a little commentary thrown in.

1. Sea Stewart
2. SA Jefferson still see this pick possibly being trade, Conn and Atl would be the most likely partners IMO
3. Conn Tuck If Conn wants her, which I'm sure they do, why would you pick her 4th
4. Conn Banham Too many comments about 3s from the new coach to think Banham isn't the choice, could also see her going to SA if there is a trade between Conn and SA #4 and A. Thomas would be one of my guesses, but I'm sure Conn would be happy with Tuck and Banham so who knows?
5. Dallas Powers A while ago the GM said something along the lines of "a star at every position" Powers is the closes thing to a star left IMO, and fits a need.
6. LA C. Williams USF basically flipped a coin between Williams and Mitchell chose Williams because she seems a closer match to the injury loss player R. Williams than Mitchell. LA was clearly looking for another scorer when they brought in Riquana.
7. Was Mitchell She does a little bit of everything, seems like a good fit with Washington's roster.
8. PX Alleyne PX can afford to defer, Alleyne is a top half of the draft player so why not get one this year when they aren't likely to be in the top 10 next year either.
9. Indy Copper Indy needs a back up for Coleman, Copper just seems like a Fever type, and it screws NY which Indy always does.
10. Chi J. Jones Chicago fans freak-out when Jones is at 10, but she will still need to bring it to not be Ch. parker 2.0
11. Atl Boyette maybe involved in a trade to SA with Schimmel for #2, or maybe fills the size/speed combo for Atlanta that Hamblin couldn't. Falling posts isn't the typical M.O. of a draft but might play out this year.
12. NY Holmes NY goes with the safe pick here, she has the size to play SF, and does everything well, if not great.

13. Atl Alston Amyrest had a lot of assists and a good assist to TO ratio, Atl might prefer to convert an athletic combo guard with a 3 ball than go with true point without one.
14. Minn Hamblin a rim protector to back up Fowles on a team that plays a decent amount of half court ball, seems like a fit.
15. Conn Knight Conn's new coach likes three, new assistant coach came from UFGC, Weisner is too similar to Banham, Knight can play some 2, 3, or 4, maybe A. Thomas gets traded if Knight sticks.
16. Atl Bulgak If Lyttle decides to take the year off and Dantas misses some or all of the season as well, Atl becomes attack of the young posts with Gray, Burrdick, E. Williams, Boyette, and Bulgak.
17. LA Fagbenle Can Temi beat out Hamson for the last spot, well see.
18. Dallas C. Walker why not bring in a Texas connection, kind of R. Williams-esque.
19. Was Weisner they got their defensive 2 in the first round, now they get their shooter/scorer in the 2nd round. Maybe Hill ends up playing at the SF this season?
20. PX N. Johnson PX has enough option that if Niya never shot the ball she could still contribute. Now can she beat out locker room favorite Bias for that deep PG spot.
21. Indy B. Martin Copper can play 2 or 3 so why not bring in another strong defender to fill out the wing in Indy
22. Minn Walton Got a 5 out of the Pac 12 with Hamblin, now can bring in a solid 4/3 to fill out the roster, and stretch the floor.
23. Conn Graves someone trades for this pick, maybe a future 2nd rounder, maybe SA, when an inconsistent, but high potential player drops this far.
24. NY S. Richards New York grabs their SF conversion project at the end of the 2nd round.

25. SA K. Williams Hughes like OK
26. Sea Rydalch Seems like a Jenny B. type, maybe, I really don't know, but its the 3rd round
27. Conn B. Butler The coach in Conn likes the 3 ball, have i mentioned that, no one shoots more 3s than Butler.
28. Atl C. Williams A&M wow she fell really far, maybe Angel can help her fall in line. I have no idea why she was suspended but having an inconsistent season also hurts her case.
29. LA Fields played in LA, good defender.
30. Dallas Richardson-Smith bring on the wings for the Wings.
31. Was Galdeira Mike T looks where others do not
32. PX Seekamp Aussie connection, back up PG competition
33. Indy Cable give a local girl some publicity.
34. Chi Podkowa Blonde guard from DePaul it worked once
35. Minn Holivay she's 6'4" and blocks shots, but can she beat out Hamblin
36. NY Handford and NY gets a local kid who has a chance to be out the picks ahead of her to make the team,its a long shot, but it is a shot.


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PostPosted: 04/13/16 11:16 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Very nice, Spooner. Looks like you pooled a lot of ideas and info from articles and came up with very credible mock draft that should be the envy of all those "experts" we keep hearing about.

I have no complaints with any of your picks for MIN (I have you trained). I have to think about Hamblin over Bulgak, but it would be very nice to have a choice between the two at #14.

This part irked me though. "Weisner is too similar to Banham". Confused
Weisner is more like Lucas. They're both straight up SG's who are almost identical in height and build. Banham is a combo guard who should be able to back up the PG if needed.



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PostPosted: 04/13/16 11:31 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Which pros are you most looking forward to playing against?

http://www.wnba.com/news/wnba-draft-2016-questionnaire/

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Tiffany Mitchell: I’m definitely a big Seimone Augustus fan, and Diana Taurasi, so when I see them I may be a little star-struck.

Morgan Tuck: Maya Moore. When I first visited UConn, she was my host. She was a senior and I was in awe. It’s going to be really weird playing against her because she’s always been someone I’ve looked up to. The other person would be Candace Parker. She grew up 10 minutes from my hometown so I watched her play all through high school. My sister and I actually got her autograph at Friday’s randomly when we were really young so it’s going to strange to play against someone whose autograph you have.

Imani Boyette: I think every game is going to be super exciting and fun for me as a rookie. But obviously I enjoy playing Brittney Griner because we’re the same size. And I played her my freshman year, so it’s a great measuring stick against a great post player.



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PostPosted: 04/14/16 12:04 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Shades wrote:
Very nice, Spooner. Looks like you pooled a lot of ideas and info from articles and came up with very credible mock draft that should be the envy of all those "experts" we keep hearing about.

I have no complaints with any of your picks for MIN (I have you trained). I have to think about Hamblin over Bulgak, but it would be very nice to have a choice between the two at #14.

This part irked me though. "Weisner is too similar to Banham". Confused
Weisner is more like Lucas. They're both straight up SG's who are almost identical in height and build. Banham is a combo guard who should be able to back up the PG if needed.


Not a fan of the word "trained" but I agree that Minny needs a post or two, and I know you like Walton and Holivay who are as good a post as any in the late 2nd or 3rd round, I could also see TCM's suggested K. Williams going there as well.

I like Bulgak better than Hamblin personally, but I think Hamblin's size and shot blocking is a better fit for the Lynx. They already have a stretch 4 option in Howard. Now if MaCarville is on board Bulgak could be a better option, and while I like my mock I wouldn't be shocked if both were gone before #14, and Minny might have to go in another direction.

I like my picks for NY, but #12 is really a mystery to me. I like Holmes, but I really can't figure out what the team is looking forward. I won't be shocked if we take Bulgak, Knight. S. Richards at #12, or if we pass on Copper if she is still there, I have no idea who we are going to pick.


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PostPosted: 04/14/16 12:14 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

my picks by teams, just getting my draft stuff out of my system before tomorrow

Sea Stewart, Rydalch
SA Jefferson, K. Williams
Conn Tuck, Banham, Knight, Graves, B. Butler
Dallas Powers, C. Walker, Richardson-Smith
LA C. Williams USF, Fagbenle, Fields
Was T. Mitchell, Weisner, Galdeira
PX Alleyne, N. Johnson, Seekamp
Indy Copper, B. Martin, Cable
Chi J. Jones, Podkowa
Atl Boyette, Alston, Bulgak, C. Williams A&M
NY Holmes, S. Richards, Handford
Minn Hamblin, Walton, Holivay


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1. Seattle - Breanna Stewart, UConn
2. San Antonio - Moriah Jefferson, UConn
3. Connecticut - Morgan Tuck, UConn
4. Connecticut - Courtney Williams, USF
5. Dallas - Aerial Powers, Michigan St
6. Los Angeles - Rachel Banham, Minnesota
7. Washington - Jonquel Jones, GW
8. Phoenix - Tiffany Mitchell, South Carolina
9. Indiana - Kahleah Copper, Rutgers
10. Chicago - Imani Boyette, Texas
11. Atlanta - Adut Bulgak, Florida State
12. New York - Bria Holmes, WVU

13. Atlanta - Ruth Hamblin (trade?)
14. Minnesota - Talia Walton, Washington
15. Connecticut - Jillian Alleyne, Oregon
16. Atlanta - Niya Johnson, Baylor
17. Los Angeles - Jamie Weisner, Oregon St
18. Dallas - Courtney Walker, Texas A&M
19. Washington - Whitney Knight, FGCU
20. Phoenix - Brittany Martin, Oklahoma St
21. Indiana - Courtney Williams, Texas A&M
22. Minnesota - Rachel Hollivay, Rutgers
23. Connecticut - Nicole Bauman, Wisconsin
24. New York - Shereesha Richards, Albany

25. San Antonio - Kaylon Williams, Oklahoma
26. Seattle - Lexi Petersen, Oregon
27. Connecticut - Kelsey Minato, Army
28. Atlanta - Aaliyah Whiteside, Georgia Tech
29. Los Angeles - Nirra Fields, UCLA
30. Dallas - Tabatha Richardson-Smith - Seton Hall
31. Washington - Megan Podkowa, DePaul
32. Phoenix - Nicole Seekamp, South Dakota
33. Indiana - Madison Cable, Notre Dame
34. Chicago - Maggie Lyon, Northwestern
35. Minnesota - Lexi Rydalch, BYU
36. New York - Aliyyah Handford, St.Johns


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PostPosted: 04/14/16 12:26 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

BTW, in one of the articles I read that Knight has asthma. Should that be a concern for any team?



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Shades wrote:
BTW, in one of the articles I read that Knight has asthma. Should that be a concern for any team?


A player can have asthma and be perfectly fine if it is properly managed.



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PostPosted: 04/14/16 8:02 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Lynx looking for help in Thursday's draft

http://www.startribune.com/lynx-looking-for-help-in-thursday-s-draft/375635281/

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The team’s hope: To get a player who will stick on the roster and see meaningful minutes as a rookie.

“And that’s a tall task when you’re picking at 14,” Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said. “A tall task. We’ll need a little luck. So I’m hoping for luck.”


When your offseason acquisitions include names like Porsha Roberts and Keisha Hampton, you're relying way too much on much on luck. I like the Katerina Elhotova signing on blind faith, but even that was like "lucky Whalen was able to help us find somebody."

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The Lynx still could use:

• A backup guard, particularly behind Augustus, who has been hampered by injuries.

• A stretch forward, a role Peters often filled.

• Another big body who can defend low and spell Fowles.


I don't like the order these are presented and I hope that's not significant. The order if prioritized should be flipped.

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Reeve said she and assistant coach Shelley Patterson have put in more work scouting this draft class than they did the last three years combined.

“At 14, that player will probably have some warts to their game,” Reeve said. “But we’re looking for someone with a work ethic, a competitive drive. Maybe they’ll be raw, but they might have a big upside.”

In a best-case scenario, a top shooting guard could fall to the Lynx like Kahleah Copper of Rutgers or Courtney Walker from Texas A&M. If they are gone, the Lynx could look at post players Ruth Hamblin of Oregon State, Rachel Hollivay of Rutgers, Bashaara Graves of Tennessee or Temi Fagbenle of Southern California.


I'm pretty sure this author is clueless about women's college basketball, so he must have been given guidance from somewhere or someone to come up with these names. If Walker is really considered a bigger priority than Hamblim, oh boy... we need more than luck.



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PostPosted: 04/14/16 8:32 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Banham and Jefferson about to go live on Sports Center



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PostPosted: 04/14/16 8:33 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

J-Spoon, I like your draft and your explanations.

Just for fun-1/2 Off topic-NFL Titans just traded #1 overall pick- Gave up 1, 113, 177 got 15,43,45,76 plus a 1 and 3 for next year. Is there any team that has enough to get Stewart?


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pilight wrote:
Shades wrote:
BTW, in one of the articles I read that Knight has asthma. Should that be a concern for any team?


A player can have asthma and be perfectly fine if it is properly managed.


Charde Houston used inhalers while playing.


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PostPosted: 04/14/16 9:31 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Final version for me... unless there are early trades. Then, as J-Spoon would say, "this is my penultimate mock draft." Wink



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...I do not think there is a universe in which Aliyyah could accurately ever be described as being pouty. Been frustrated because the shots won't fall and the contact isn't called, yes. Pressing to hit milestones, yes. But pouty?



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root_thing wrote:
Final version for me... unless there are early trades. Then, as J-Spoon would say, "this is my penultimate mock draft." Wink


I would be thrilled if the Fever could pick up Alston in the second round.


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...I do not think there is a universe in which Aliyyah could accurately ever be described as being pouty. Been frustrated because the shots won't fall and the contact isn't called, yes. Pressing to hit milestones, yes. But pouty?


In those last three games, Handford played one great half against DePaul. The rest of the time, she was ether mediocre or bad. There were stretches where it looked to me like Aliyyah was so frustrated that she just went through the motions. Catch the ball, immediately pass it. There wasn't much attempt to create or get free. Maybe she had good reasons, but when the facial expression, body language, and effort are bad, to me that looks pouty.


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PUmatty wrote:
root_thing wrote:
Final version for me... unless there are early trades. Then, as J-Spoon would say, "this is my penultimate mock draft." Wink


I would be thrilled if the Fever could pick up Alston in the second round.


It's a draft deep - especially at shooting guard. I think a lot of teams are going to feel lucky at some point.


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PostPosted: 04/14/16 11:21 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Shades, have you posted your mock draft yet?


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awhom111 wrote:
I don't think there are any Meessemans in this draft either in terms of readiness to contribute or likeliness to always show up. Heck, there could be more invalid international picks than real picks.

On accomplishment alone among the 1996s, Aleksandra Crvendakic will likely get picked. There seems to be general awareness of Cecilia Zandalasini, so she may get picked. Nogaye Lo of Spain seems to have hit a bit of a wall developmentally, but she could be an insightful pick as for someone as a post who improves down the line and is good in a few years. There are some intriguing Russians with Zhosselina Maiga kind of popping up recently and Daria Kolovskaya maybe developing into a shooting specialist at some point. I would not rule out picks from more obscure countries like a Julie Allemand from Belgium. A pick of a Hungarian player would not be a huge surprise as they have put a lot of effort into youth development in recent years.

Second chances at the 1995s do not seem to yield much either. Someone might pick Aby Gaye of France in the hopes that she will become a great defensive center in a few years. You never know when those WNBA people will pull an Astan Dabo out of a hat, but hopefully nobody burns too high of a pick.

I feel like there needs to be an Australian picked, but the options are not really there. Lauren Scherf is probably the most accomplished since she's been around a while, but probably won't get drafted.


Thanks awhom. I remember seeing Zandalasini's name on ESPN's 2015 class rankings. She was rated #4. I would think she'd draw some interest for a team that has an overloaded roster and a lot of picks (CON, ATL, or IND, for instance). How about her 2015 classmate who was rated #5, Angela Salvadores? She quit Duke to return home. Would she also be draft eligible?

http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/rankings/_/class/2015



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How about her 2015 classmate who was rated #5, Angela Salvadores? She quit Duke to return home. Would she also be draft eligible?


Playing for a US university makes her ineligible until she's 22, I believe



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Mock Draft

1. Seattle - Breanna Stewart
2. San Antonio - Moriah Jefferson
3. Connecticut - Morgan Tuck
4. Connecticut - Courtney Williams (USF)
5. Dallas - Aerial Powers
6. Los Angeles - Rachel Banham
7. Washington - Tiffany Mitchell
8. Phoenix - Jonquel Jones
9. Indiana - Kahleah Copper
10. Chicago - Imani Boyette
11. Atlanta - Adut Bulgak
12. New York - Bria Holmes

Wasn't 100% sure for NY. Went with Holmes, but almost put Richards from Albany there. Mitchell to Washington instead of Jones due to Lawson not signing yet (if at all).

I would personally like Bulgak to drop to Minny at #14, as she would be my preferred post. I'm not a huge fan of Hamblin, but think it might be able to work if she was there. I like Alleyne as well, but it sucks that she would be a year wait and we need immediate post help.


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My final Mock Draft

1. Seattle Brianna Stewart
2. San Antonio Stars Moriah Jefferson
3. Connecticut Morgan Tuck
4. Connecticut Rachel Banham
5. Dallas Aerial Powers
6. Los Angeles Tiffany Mitchell
7. Washington Courtney Williams USF
8. Phoenix Jonquel Jones
9. Indiana Khaleah Copper
10. Chicago Imani Boyette
11. Atlanta Ruth Hamblin
12. New York Bria Holmes

13. Atlanta Jamie Weisner
14. Minnesota Adut Bulgak
15. Connecticut Jillian Alleyne
16. Atlanta Niya Johnson
17. Los Angeles Amorist Alston
18. Dallas Courtney Walker
19. Washington Brittany Martin
20. Phoenix Courtney Williams A&M
21. Indiana Madison Cable
22. Minnesota Whitney Knight
23. Connecticut Lexi Rydalch
24. New York Talia Walton

25. San Antonio Kaylon Williams
26. Seattle Kelsey Minato
27. Connecticut Tabitha Richardson-Smith
28. Atlanta Megan Podkwa
29. Los Angeles Nirra Fields
30. Dallas Shereesha Richards
31. Washington Temi Fagbenle
32. Phoenix Katie Hempen
33. Indiana Lexi Peterson
34. Chicago Janee Thompson
35. Minnesota Nicole Baunman
36. New York Aliyyah Hanford



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It is very interesting the difference of the mock drafts from the "Outside Experts" and the RebKell picks. I personally like the RebKell picks. The "outside experts are picking guards for Chicago. Keeping my fingers crossed that Boyette is taken by Pokey or Bulgak is chosen.


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