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2018 Team USA

donalddoowop said:
The next complete point guard for the US team will be Moriah Jefferson.
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She hasn't been able to stay healthy. The best ability is availability. When she was a rookie I thought she would be up next, but unfortunately she hasn't. I don't think she is the up next PG. That is Plum or Ioenscu at the moment
 
The final roster is pretty solid overall. I know injuries kept out at least Maya and Fowles but 6 returners and 6 newbies isn't a bad mix at all.

Nneka and Aja seem like terrific choices to add with Stewart, Charles and Griner. The guard situation continues to surprise me. Clarendon, Loyd and Plum are all solid but I would feel better with Diggins, McBride and Gray. Still all of them turned down their opportunities and we may never know why. Tuck is definitely talented and could be a big difference maker. I was unsure after some of her time in college if she would be able to play successfully with her knee problems but perhaps those are behind her.

Of course I want the players who want be there and are able to play. I don't think Gold is a slam dunk for this team and think there will be more close games than when we last played in the Olympics. I've posted often enough about this being a transition year for the national team and maybe the mix is the right one for this group of coaches.

KLS, Collier and Ionescu are all on the radar for the national team and could join the team by 2020. Bird and DT are in this cycle for sure but I suspect both are taking it one season and tournament at a time.
 
MSSportsGuy said:
The final roster is pretty solid overall. I know injuries kept out at least Maya and Fowles but 6 returners and 6 newbies isn't a bad mix at all.

Nneka and Aja seem like terrific choices to add with Stewart, Charles and Griner. The guard situation continues to surprise me. Clarendon, Loyd and Plum are all solid but I would feel better with Diggins, McBride and Gray. Still all of them turned down their opportunities and we may never know why. Tuck is definitely talented and could be a big difference maker. I was unsure after some of her time in college if she would be able to play successfully with her knee problems but perhaps those are behind her.

Of course I want the players who want be there and are able to play. I don't think Gold is a slam dunk for this team and think there will be more close games than when we last played in the Olympics. I've posted often enough about this being a transition year for the national team and maybe the mix is the right one for this group of coaches.

KLS, Collier and Ionescu are all on the radar for the national team and could join the team by 2020. Bird and DT are in this cycle for sure but I suspect both are taking it one season and tournament at a time.
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I think you underrate Plum. She is on the verge of being a superstar in the league and is already in her second year as mentally tough as anyone. I do agree with Gray (for the same reason). Diggins can go off the rails so no thanks. I like McBride's physicality and fire so I would have as my wish list Plum, McBride and Gray. Giving up some speed but adding alot of guts. jmho.
 
Reypl21 said:
She hasn't been able to stay healthy. The best ability is availability. When she was a rookie I thought she would be up next, but unfortunately she hasn't. I don't think she is the up next PG. That is Plum or Ioenscu at the moment
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By 2020, she will be healthy and have two full seasons behind her, imo.
 
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Maya finally talking....

Lynx's Moore taking a much-needed break from basketball

Moore said she found the 2018 WNBA season to be extremely taxing, and rest became a priority.

"I can't remember a year that has been as demanding as this one," Moore said. "Coming from overseas to the compressed season, which everybody witnessed was an unbelievably competitive and tough season, top to bottom.
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One thing Moore is doing, though, is working with a program called "Most Valuable Coach," which is sponsored by U.S. Cellular and honors coaches at kindergarten through high school levels. People can vote via the award's website for their favorites among the 50 nominees. There will be three ultimate winners chosen via a combination of voting and an expert panel, which includes Moore and Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb.
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Ozimoto said:
Stewie doesn't look like a gangly kid anymore.
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Stewie got pushed around a little by the pros and didn’t get any calls in Istanbul in 2014. The 2018 World Cup will be subtitled “Revenge of the Stewie.” ;)
 
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In Voeple's latest article, the tv coverage seems slightly different than what I thought. :)

The Americans' other Group D games are against China on Sunday and Latvia on Tuesday (both also we be on ESPN+ at 1 p.m. ET). All the tournament's group play will be on ESPN+, and ESPN networks will carry the quarterfinals and semifinals on a channel to be determined, with the championship game on ESPN. The World Cup winner gets an automatic berth into the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Also, a quick scrimmage with the final 12 roster

The 12 to make the final roster haven't all played together this year until Wednesday, when they faced Australia in a scrimmage the Americans won 70-60


New faces, new pressure for U.S. women at FIBA World Cup
 
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