2 Huskies Projected to go in 1st Rd by ESPN [merged]

[funkraider]

WNBA mock draft: After Boston, which players might hear their names called?

Aliyah Boston looks like a lock to Indiana at No. 1 in April's WNBA draft. Who goes No. 2 to Minnesota, or third overall to Dallas? And which two teams have multiple first-round picks?

www.espn.com

 

[Bone Dog]

MA Voepel sees Lou as a first round possibility in the latest mock draft projection. It looks like her main competition may be Maddy Siegrist, who occupies a similar size and skill niche.

WNBA mock draft: After Boston, which players might hear their names called?

Aliyah Boston looks like a lock to Indiana at No. 1 in April's WNBA draft. Who goes No. 2 to Minnesota, or third overall to Dallas? And which two teams have multiple first-round picks?

www.espn.com

 

[CL82]

 

[Bone Dog]

When I think of Dorka in the WNBA, it seems like it may be a better fit for her skillset even than the college game is. She runs the court well, can handle the ball at mid court, already has perimeter range, passes well and is pretty much fearless. Rebounding and post moves may need some work, but the rest of the package is there and is unusual in a college big.

 

[npignatjr]

Honest question which WNBA teams have a center who's game is limited to 10 feet from the basket?

 

[DefenseBB]

So wait a minute...right before the Tennessee game, didn't Geno say that Lou was not on any of the WNBA draft boards and now ESPN is projecting her as 1st round pick? When Geno speaks, people listen (riff on the old EF Hutton speaks commercials).

 

[Bone Dog]

Honest question which WNBA teams have a center who's game is limited to 10 feet from the basket?

Sparks?

 

[LwrcasefaN]

So wait a minute...right before the Tennessee game, didn't Geno say that Lou was not on any of the WNBA draft boards and now ESPN is projecting her as 1st round pick? When Geno speaks, people listen (riff on the old EF Hutton speaks commercials).

Lou put in the work and it was just a matter of time. If Geno had said nothing...Lou was headed to the draft board.

 

[npignatjr]

Sparks?

Yes 6-8 Cambage. Thanks.

 

[Millenial23]

So wait a minute...right before the Tennessee game, didn't Geno say that Lou was not on any of the WNBA draft boards and now ESPN is projecting her as 1st round pick? When Geno speaks, people listen (riff on the old EF Hutton speaks commercials).

I think, could be wrong,that he was speaking about all-america picks, not draft picks.

 

[HuskyNan]

MA Voepel sees Lou as a first round possibility in the latest mock draft projection.

Damn skippy

 

[CL82]

Auriemma does a great job of promoting his players in a semi low-key style. I love when he asks “who’s better?” and then shrugs.

 

[Boreifs]

No way is a small forward who can’t shoot the three going to be the second pick. The bigger question, though, is how two top six teammates could be on a team that has lost nine games. There is zero chance this mock draft will be accurate.

 

[topogigio]

Dorka and Lou both belong as 1st round picks. Dorka is 6'5" and has a lot of upside to her game. As they say, you can't teach height! As for Lou, the sleeper of the portal, and no longer a sleeper in the draft. Simply put, this kid has game and can play anywhere (location not position)

 

[Bald Husky]

I think, could be wrong,that he was speaking about all-america picks, not draft picks.

During the Tennessee game, Lobo remarked that Geno said that you won't find Lous name on any draft board.

 

[GoChips20]

Athleticism is a question mark but elite shotmakers always have a chance in the league and Lopez-Senechal has proven she’s one of them. Shouldn’t be a debate IMO.

 

[Bald Husky]

Dorka and Lou both belong as 1st round picks. Dorka is 6'5" and has a lot of upside to her game. As they say, you can't teach height! As for Lou, the sleeper of the portal, and no longer a sleeper in the draft. Simply put, this kid has game and can play anywhere (location not position)

I hope they both get invited to the WNBA draft with Geno. I would absolutely love to see the looks on their faces when their name is called.

 

[darrell]

WNBA usually only invites 12 prospects to the Draft (which I never understood, someone is usually waiting til the second round and some others aren’t even there to celebrate being a first round pick).

That being sound, I’m eager to see if either or both are chosen to attend.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I still think that Lou is a steal at #12.

 

[Bone Dog]

I still think that Lou is a steal at #12.

I agree. She's not as 'big' as some of her competition, even though she's 6'1" -- though she's the same height as Siegrist. But she is fierce and intrepid. She gets fouled and bruised up, and she still cuts through the lane and still takes the ball to the rim. And she's at least as good a shooter as anyone on the board. Against SC I think she displayed all those virtues, and also showed off her handles a bit.

 

[Kaizen]

Droka should be in the top 5 list.

 

[JellyBean]

I could get use to having Haley Jones and Lou Lopez Senechal here in Minnesota.

 

[Carnac]

During the Tennessee game, Lobo remarked that Geno said that you won't find Lou's name on any draft board.

WTH?!? We all know how hard it is to make a roster regardless of what round you were taken, or if you're a free agent. Teams like free agents because they bring some experience into the equation. GM's also like rookies because they bring a bottom of the barrel rookie wage scale with them that helps fill the bottom of the roster (depth chart) where there is little or no money left to pay players.
Each WNBA team must carry a minimum of 11 players. The maximum is 12 players, as outlined in the league's CBA. Some teams only carry 11 players for this reason. Lou should be able to make somebody's final cut.

 

[JellyBean]

I still think that Lou is a steal at #12.

I agree. A few drafts have her going in the second round or late first round.