2019 WNBA Draft

[MSGRET]

And Sue Bird is no longer The W Logo? New one looks like Taurasi.

Nope, it's Kiah Stokes, also from UConn

 

[DeeHusky]

I could be wrong, but I still don't see this Sky roster competing at the top of the league. Vandersloot, Quigley, Williams, Deshields, Samuelson, Dolson, Coates, Parker, Faulkner, Copper, etc doesn't exactly seem appealing to me

 

[emjay]

Nope, it's Kiah Stokes, also from UConn

To me, it looks like Alyssa Thomas.

 

[Carnac]

Kalani Brown to LA? Plenty of size there already. Is this trade bait? Last year's pick from Russia didn't play a lot but had moments where she looked good. Maybe Lavender won't be back with them.

The Sparks don’t have a traditional post player. She may be a keeper.

 

[Carnac]

He will trade SOMEONE, he always does.

You can bet he will. He still needs another post player. That’s why I was surprised he took a guard. I know Young is a great player, but I can see her being traded for a veteran big and either another player or a future draft pick.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Chicago has the Loop, now they have The Louuuuu to go with it.

 

[UcMiami]

I still don’t think she was POY material and I don’t think I’m alone in believing it. She is a good player, but definitely not amongst the greats — even at the collegiate level.

It gets into the 'best' vs. the 'most important to her team' trade off which comes into play with almost every MVP discussion.
I agree with you that it was a strange choice, but no stranger than a few others in the past.

 

[VAMike23]

I know something wasn't right. Thanks for correcting me!

‘Asjha’

 

[Los24]

Nothing against Pheesa...I am not a big time WNBA follower, but I am shocked that someone picked Lou before Pheesa because non of the experts predicted this.

Let's not forget Lou was a finalist last year for POY and led the country with 48% from 3pt range. Lou has a better shot, handle plus passer. Different players as Pheesa is better defensively, rebounder and in post.

I said in other post prior to draft Lou has Pro ready game and will benefit from her movement than she did this year at UConn (ironically highlighted missing Gabby passing to her.) I was surprised that "analyst" had her lower even at 10. I would have picked Pheesa higher than 6th too : - )

 

[Vowelguy]

 

[Dillon77]

Skylar and Arike on the same team. No one on this board is gonna root for the Wings, lol.

Well, maybe someone

 

[Bigboote]

As soon as Napheesa was picked by Minnesota, I was hoping they'd get Shepard. I didn't hold out much hope that she'd be available so far down, but I love Shepard and Collier both going to Minnesota. They're both great inside, both great passers. I'm hoping Jess can recreate Gabby's passing in to Pheesa from the high post.

 

[inthisopinion]

None of these so-called analysts know any more than you or I. It's not brain surgery. Just a simple game. KLS is still just as well rounded as any other player and clearly the best team player in the draft. She can play inside or outside, with or without the ball, a great FT shooter and is a supreme passer.

 

[donalddoowop]

It is going to be fun watching the growth of Naphessa, as a pro here in Minnesota. Had the pleasure of watching Maya grow as a WNBA legend and now Naphessa. So excited!!

If you are going to be pulling for her you should learn how to spell her first name.

 

[UcMiami]

Keep hoping Moriah gets traded out of Las Vegas to a team that will appreciate her game. I think Bill is a good coach and a good team builder, but I don't think Moriah is his 'type' of player

 

[ochoopsfan]

Layshia Clarendon on Collier to Minnesota

 

[Plebe]

Pretty remarkable that Notre Dame had the #1 overall pick, 3 first-round picks, and 5 top-20 picks, and yet they managed to lose 4 games this year.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Bri in the 1st Round! It's what she deserves.

I'm happy for her. Seriously.

 

[UcMiami]

I think both Lou and Napheesa ended up in good situations. Not sure either team has a great year ahead but they should get plenty of developmental time on the court.

 

[Dove]

"Projected top ten picks"? Jeez, I would hope so. There's 12 teams in the league.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Article on Lou going to Chicago

Katie Lou Samuelson is a perfect fit for the Chicago Sky

 

[ochoopsfan]

Article on Phee going to Minnesota

Napheesa Collier finds perfect home with the Minnesota Lynx

 

[HGN]

Pretty cool pick by Chicago. With Lou on the wing knocking down shots in the Pace and Space Offense under the new coach, I can see Lou making a huge impact.

At least Lou has somebody she can bunk with until she finds an apartment having so many Uconn alums on the team.

 

[Britt87]

Uhh, excuse me, who are you?

No, I wasn't really telling you to stop it. I was joking.

 

[CL82]

When are Y’all gonna stop crying? Or will that never stop?

Lol, really? You are on a UConn board. When are Y’all gonna stop stalking?