Post by Cardinal22 on Aug 19, 2020 19:10:02 GMT -5
It's an interesting draft, especially if the 2021 season doesn't happen. It's been so long since I thought about the college players....in this pandemic.
Kiana Williams and Aari McDonald are the first names that come to mind out of the Pac-12.
There appears to be plans in place for the winter college sports. Playing versus local teams only and then a potential bubble scenario for the NCAA tournament.
Here's the list I have of the trading of 1 picks. Dallas owns Washington's and Chicago's 1. Phoenix owns Connecticut's 1. Chicago owns Phoenix's 1 (although it could be Connecticut's 1 through Phoenix).
Post by bluedevilsdsufan5 on Aug 19, 2020 22:37:03 GMT -5
Liberty likely getting a top 2 pick.....I think Collier declares and I would love to have her. 6’5 and able to hit the 3, averaged a double double playing alongside Joyner Holmes. Not a lot of blocks given her playing time and height.
I also like Rennia Davis at 6’2. Awak Kuier at 6’4 is intriguing, and Natasha Mack 6’4 as well.
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Liberty probably land the #1 pick again. Do they take Mack, Collier or Davis? Atlanta & Dallas should also be "lotto" teams. Indiana or Washington end up as the fourth lotto team. Dallas owns Washington's & Chicago's first round pick. Phoenix owns Connecticut's first round pick. Chicago owns Phoenix's first round pick.
Liberty probably land the #1 pick again. Do they take Mack, Collier or Davis? Atlanta & Dallas should also be "lotto" teams. Indiana or Washington end up as the fourth lotto team. Dallas owns Washington's & Chicago's first round pick. Phoenix owns Connecticut's first round pick. Chicago owns Phoenix's first round pick.
I think it will end up being Liberty, Atlanta, Dallas, Indiana in the lottery.
I would be happy with any of these 3 players you mentioned, along with Kuier.
In ways it feels like we have 3 first rounders next season (our 1st, along with Ionescu and Durr- both of whom did not play full rookie seasons).
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Indiana beat Seattle tonight, so that's a very strong win for them. I'm guessing it'll be New York, Atlanta, Dallas & Washington. Dallas would end up with two lottery picks as they own Washington's first rounder.
Atlanta: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Chicago: 1st (Phoenix via Dallas), 2nd, 3rd Connecticut: 2nd (Minnesota), 2nd (Phoenix), 3rd Dallas: 1st, 1st (Chicago), 1st (Washington via New York), 2nd, 2nd (New York) Indiana: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd (Minnesota) Las Vegas: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Los Angeles: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd (Dallas) Minnesota: 1st New York: 1st, 2nd (Washington), 3rd, 3rd (Washington) Phoenix: 1st (Connecticut, 3rd Seattle: 1st, 2nd, 2nd (Connecticut), 3rd Washington: None
But if there somehow isn't a college basketball season and all student-athletes are allowed to redshirt, it'll be a little too interesting to see how that plays into this Draft. Lot of international talent for 2021, but probably not enough for three rounds-worth of spots.
]But if there somehow isn't a college basketball season and all student-athletes are allowed to redshirt, it'll be a little too interesting to see how that plays into this Draft. Lot of international talent for 2021, but probably not enough for three rounds-worth of spots.
I also wonder if redshirt were a possibility, if the senior grads (and draft eligible junior year players) would enter anyway.
I remember that video posted of Collier talking excitedly about the increase in salary for rookies.
Mostly I don’t want top prospects to redshirt if given the chance, because I want the Liberty to have their pick of the best haha
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This draft looks like the NBA draft to me -- that is, no game-changing talent available. I like Rennia Davis, but I don't see her turning a franchise around.
This draft looks like the NBA draft to me -- that is, no game-changing talent available. I like Rennia Davis, but I don't see her turning a franchise around.
I agree, but I’m okay with it. I want another star for the Liberty, but of course will be happy with a player who will contribute in some way. We have 3 potential young stars under contract for next season returning in Ionescu, Durr, and Nurse. In addition to Johannes and Han Xu. I think Zahui B and maybe Stokes are both free agents.
I like Rennia Davis if she’s a legit 6’2- and could potentially play 4 alongside those 3 perimeter players I mentioned. But I would like 6’5 Collier to declare. She fits our style of play, and position would be a fit.
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I like Rennia Davis if she’s a legit 6’2- and could potentially play 4 alongside those 3 perimeter players I mentioned. But I would like 6’5 Collier to declare. She fits our style of play, and position would be a fit.
I know where you’re coming from with Davis, but a major reason she is effective is because Rennia can legitimately function as a wing at 6-2. Take that height advantage away, and Davis becomes a lot more ordinary – especially since she is a very streaky outside shooter. Like a lot of players, she can really raise her stock if she develops a consistent outside shot.
Like you, I’d prefer to have Charli Collier if she enters early. However, if you believe the stats, it looks like Awak Kuier improved her game significantly this past winter. Yeah, I know it’s only the Finnish League, but improvement is improvement. Kuier is a really smooth athlete like Magbegor. I’d say at the same age Awak is better offensively while Ezi was better defensively. If the Liberty have a crowding problem, it might not be the worst thing to take a player who can be stashed overseas for a season or two. That extra year overseas seems to have helped Magbegor. She looks stronger to me and more assertive.
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Like you, I’d prefer to have Charli Collier if she enters early. However, if you believe the stats, it looks like Awak Kuier improved her game significantly this past winter. Yeah, I know it’s only the Finnish League, but improvement is improvement. Kuier is a really smooth athlete like Magbegor. I’d say at the same age Awak is better offensively while Ezi was better defensively. If the Liberty have a crowding problem, it might not be the worst thing to take a player who can be stashed overseas for a season or two. That extra year overseas seems to have helped Magbegor. She looks stronger to me and more assertive.
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Awak’s athleticism is intriguing for sure, and I wouldn’t mind drafting her. There isn’t a clear cut #1 or top 2, even if Collier enters, and potentially no college season to see player development. And that’s a good point about a potential stash pick as well. Either way, hoping Kolb and co do their homework for the 2021 draft. I hope by 2022 we are close to contention and well out of the lottery. Perhaps it will take a big free agent signing that year, but we have some nice young talent in Ionescu, Durr, Nurse, 2021 first rounder, and I still hope Walker shows better (I excuse her now due to COVID). Along with wildcards Johannes and Han.
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I haven't watched enough looking at the potential of this class to know who is the best or what it has to offer. The unknown aspect of what is going to happen with the NCAA season also makes me wonder what would happen if they can't or don't have a season.
But if Collier would enter, I do remember her enough that I am intrigued by her talents and potential.
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Gray entered the NCAA transfer portal as a graduate and will be available to play immediately at her next school.
"It'll be interesting to see how her absence will affect the play of Natasha Mack, who many of us considered a 1st-rounder if not a lottery pick for the 2021 Draft."
That's what I'd say if I knew for sure that there'll be a college basketball season this coming school year.