I'm sure any of the invites that get to the WNBA Finals will back out. There's just one day off between Game 5 of the Finals(Sept 20) and the first day of competition (Sept 22). But my final 12 would be:
PG: C Gray/Ionescu SG: Loyd/Plum/Atkins SF: Copper/Young PF: Stewart/Delle Donne C: Wilson/B Jones/Boston Alternates: A Thomas, R Howard, A Gray
There's a noticeable lack of centers and point guards on the list, too.
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Post by bluedevilsdsufan5 on Aug 17, 2022 9:58:41 GMT -5
I projected almost the same 12 toad….but I have Thomas over Jones. I know it’s risky because it leaves the squad smaller and slightly shorter. I wouldn’t mind Jones or Natasha over Thomas though.
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As void of PG depth that group is, there’s still more than enough overall talent to work with that, if they had to, could get organized enough and win the WC. Beyond Ionescu, several of the other guards (Laney, Loyd, RHoward) have experience running an offense here & there.
Plum would make another potential PG. Wilson and Gray replace Laney and one of Austin or Dolson. Plum would probably replace R. Howard, but the team is already stocked on SGs. Young likely gets kept off. If B. Jones wants to join, that might keep off N. Smith. Same for A Thomas.
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Team USA has got to consider Bueckers for the 2024 team in case one of Ionescu or Gray aren't available/injured. The lack of PGs is unreal. I guess if need be they could call up Canada, McDonald or Carter.
Post by lynxmania on Sept 13, 2022 19:24:36 GMT -5
Honestly I'm surprised Austin made the team lol I know she had a good season, but I didn't think it was good enough to make the Senior National Team... damn (and yes I know it's because the real players are busy right now)
I am a little nervous for this group tbh. And also yes I know my nervous for Team USA is that it's going to be in more close games lol
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If that ends up the final 12, how many are new to the team? Ionescu, Laney, Copper, R Howard, Austin, Dolson, Boston, Smith? Loyd, Stewart are essentially the veterans if not Wilson or Gray.
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