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GoChips20 said:
I’m a South Carolina fan and Peck’s announcing during the college season is still borderline unwatchable to me. She has heavy team/conference biases and makes a lot of mistakes. Nice person and will always be in history for winning the national title at Purdue but not a good broadcaster.
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The broadcasting is beyond bad. A post player dribbles up the court, and Peck routinely comments about said player being a point guard or playmaker. Dribbling once past halfcourt does not a point guard make -- yet Peck repeatedly makes this "observation."
 
MSSportsGuy said:
Bird was a decent defender, DT not so much. Whenever Clarks lack of D is mentioned, I alway think about Taurasi and laugh.

Im not a Clark apologist or hater. She’s a phenomenal player with range and terrific passing skills. I doubt she ever becomes a lock down defender but she has room to grow. Maybe she will.
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I don't think of either Sue or Dee as a good or even decent defender, but I settled on Sue not being one because she couldn't be (small, bad knees) while Dee wasn't one because she didn't want to/didn't have to be. It is what it is.

As a Caitlin fan, I want better for her than for people to constantly make excuses for her being a weaker defender. I would love to see her challenge for "best WNBA player ever" status. This would be hard for her to do if she doesn't improve defensively. She doesn't ever have to win DPOY, but she should be able to hold her own.

And she's not some hopeless case that some on here would want you to believe (because I'm tired of hearing that crap. I know she's a standout offensive talent, but that doesn't preclude her from growing as a defender). She IS capable of being a better defender. First, she's a tall guard (5'11 to 6'0 range). Second, she's already shown some ability as a shot blocker (ability that a player she's mostly compared to, Sabrina Ionescu, has not shown at the same level). If she can transfer some of the anticipatory flashes she's shown in shot blocking into getting into the passing lanes more frequently and really work on becoming a better position defender as well, she's going to improve defensively. When that happens, she's going to be the undisputed best guard in the WNBA.
 
CamrnCrz1974 said:
Peck routinely comments about said player being a point guard or playmaker. Dribbling once past halfcourt does not a point guard make -- yet Peck repeatedly makes this "observation."
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This times 1000. She isn’t the only one who is guilty but Peck does this more often than others.

Her studio work is fine but calling games is not her forte.
 
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Who would get your vote for most improved player in the league: Naz Hillmon or Kayla Thornton?

Also, when are we gonna start talking about Allisha Gray being a serious league MVP candidate?
 
GamecockFam said:
Who would get your vote for most improved player in the league: Naz Hillmon or Kayla Thornton?

Also, when are we gonna start talking about Allisha Gray being a serious league MVP candidate?
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Most improved player? Man, that's a toss up. It may be my bias for Hillmon, but man....her range has improved significantly. Shooting 4/7 from the 3 point line tonight? Shooting 3s consistently in games, while still being tough on the boards and a glue player? I thought her range would improve, but not by this much and this quickly.

On the other hand, Thornton was left exposed during the expansion draft, became a starter and earned her first all-star nod this year. Maybe the all-star nod puts her ahead of Hillmon. Wouldn't have an issue with that. They're both deserving if the vote were held today.
 
nwhoopfan said:
Okay, Sami scored 30 in 2021 when she was with the Liberty. 29 at the half on 10-13 shooting and 6-7 behind the arc. Go Sami!
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Meanwhile, AT has a triple-double while the Mercury have made Paige look quite ordinary. Tough one for the Wings after their recent surge.
 
Sami had 36 thru 3 quarters. Didn't score any more but they probably had her on the bench so the game didn't get any more lopsided. I'm guessing 17 is a new career high for Kiana Williams. She put that in 21 minutes off the bench.

Dallas did get 18 and 15 from Quinerly and James, so maybe a tiny silver lining.
 
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A major stinker for Dallas all around, but kudos to Whitcomb, AT and the Mercury for really making a statement after their loss in Dallas.
 
azfan said:
One of the more intriguing pre-all-star games takes place in Phoenix tonight with a 7:00 p.m. tip.

Dallas rolls into Phoenix which will be apparently minus both Cooper and Sabally.(Sounds like a ready-made excuse for the first time women's Coach from South Dakota)

In the previous game on July 3rd Dallas started four rookies and the million dollar coach was able to hold Dallas under 100 although his team did lose 98 to 89.

Winning on the road is a hard thing and Little Nate was unable to lead his team to a hard thing on July 3rd in Dallas. It was more disappointing as Dallas only suited 8 players and started four rooks. Hummmmm...... I guess winning on the road really is a hard thing

So that brings us to tonight a home game which should easily favor t7e Merc who in fact appear to be between a 9 and 12 point favorite.

One would think for 1.2 million Nate would be able to scheme around the loss of two starters against a team that only suited eight players on July 3rd.

This will be an interesting game particularly in light of the performance last night by the four-time coach of the year and four-time champion from Minnesota.
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- Having Sami Whitcomb score 29 points in the first half and 36 overall certainly helped. I don't know if I saw any radical new schemes to free Sami up, but she certainly took advantage of the ones she had. 7-11 shooting from three...whew.
- Obviously, Whitcomb garnered Wing attention in the second half, but to then have Kiana Williams and Kat Williams go for 17 and 14, respectively certainly helped the Mercury orbit. Stanford and ND alum clubs rise up with refreshing adult beverages!
 
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Dillon77 said:
- Having Sami Whitcomb score 29 points in the first half and 36 overall certainly helped. I don't know if I saw any radical new schemes to free Sami up, but she certainly took advantage of the ones she had. 7-11 shooting from three...whew.
- Obviously, Whitcomb garnered Wing attention in the second half, but to then have Kiana Williams and Kat Williams go for 17 and 14, respectively certainly helped the Mercury orbit. Stanford and ND alum clubs rise up with refreshing adult beverages!
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Dallas "defense" once again revealed. The Merc did what they needed to do at home against a very poor defense team.

Merc break 100 without Cooper and Sabally. My granddaughter might have been able to score 20 against what Dallas was not doing out there. If I were a Dallas fan I would be so frustrated with an absolute disregard for defense..
 
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nwhoopfan said:
Dallas did get 18 and 15 from Quinerly and James, so maybe a tiny silver lining.
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A damning commentary on a team reaching for this silver lining. Dallas needs a major defensive overall beginning with an attitude commitment.
 
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Wow-Edwards is looking amazing. Certainly a major difference in trajectory over the recent games for her versus Iraifen. Steph looked really good too in the first half.
 
@TheFarmFan, just watching a montage of Podz during the Valkryries victory over the Fever during the Sky-Mystics halftime break. Seriously, when is someone going to set up a livestream of him on the sidelines during games? His energy is contagious and would be so much fun to watch while their home games are on TV.
 
azfan said:
Wow-Edwards is looking amazing. Certainly a major difference in trajectory over the recent games for her versus Iraifen. Steph looked really good too in the first half.
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She really hasn't been given a chance since the season started. Obviously taking advantage of Iraifen getting hurt like Iraifen did at the beginning of the year
 
cancontent said:
@TheFarmFan, just watching a montage of Podz during the Valkryries victory over the Fever during the Sky-Mystics halftime break. Seriously, when is someone going to set up a livestream of him on the sidelines during games? His energy is contagious and would be so much fun to watch while their home games are on TV.
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We're about 8 rows directly behind him and it's as much fun in person as it looks on TV. And pretty much any time he's on his feet to get the crowd up, we're already on ours. Podz has been at basically every home game so far and we've laughed that he should honestly just be our mascot - hard to think of how we could do better.
 
Washington hangs on to beat Chicago. Reese with another monster statline in a losing effort with Cardoso out: 22 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists. Fifth straight 15/15 game.
 
WNBA Groupings right now are:
1. Minnesota (17-2)
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2-5 (Phoenix, NY, Atlanta, Seattle) all winning teams within a game a of each other

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6-9 (Indiana, Washington, Vegas, Golden State), all .500 teams within half a game of each other

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10-12 (Dallas, Chicago, LA), all have losing records within a game of each other

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13. Connectictut (2-16)

Early predictions for the 2nd half of the year:

1. Minnesota comes down to earth a bit but stays as the clear cut #1 team all season. They look like they're on a mission.

2. If anyone drops from the 2-5 group, it's Atlanta. Phoenix is also somewhat of a wild card. They seem to have a good thing going, and I'm not sure adding in Bonner midseason actually helps them much. They're also working Kahleah Copper into the lineup which could make them lethal, but additionally it could also affect team chemistry. NY should elevate themselves as the clear #2 team in the league but they just don't seem as dialed in this season.

3. If anyone climbs up to the 2-5 group, it's Indiana (assuming they get Clark back). They've been so inconsistent this season though. I don't really see Vegas course correcting in a major way, I think Golden State is at their peak right now and I think Washington tails off as the season unfolds.

4. I could see Dallas moving into the playoff picture as they're starting to figure things out. They're 5-5 in their last 10 and their trio of rookies are playing incredibly well. I could also see Golden State and Washington faltering a bit and fall out of the playoff picture as the season unfolds. No shade to either team but I think talent wise they're not as strong as the top 6-7 teams. I never would've expected Golden State to be 9-9 at this juncture, so I'm not counting them out.

5. Connecticut is trending toward being one of the worst teams in league history. I think they'll pull it together to win 6+ games but their last 5 they've lost by 24, 26, 16, 39 and 18. Getting Mabrey back in the next couple of weeks is a big boost for them but they're kind of screwed looking ahead. They traded away their 2026 lottery pick and haven't been able to attract any top WNBA players in free agency. I'm not sure how they'll be able to attract anyone next offseason either.
 
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GamecockFam said:
Who would get your vote for most improved player in the league: Naz Hillmon or Kayla Thornton?

Also, when are we gonna start talking about Allisha Gray being a serious league MVP candidate?
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Most improved player, out of those two names. I would give the nod to Kayla. Glad that she is getting that moment to shine. Naz definitely has stepped up and shown great improvement. Glad to see her doing well and the new coach understanding how to utilize Naz in a way to showcase her skills.
 
bballnut90 said:
Washington hangs on to beat Chicago. Reese with another monster statline in a losing effort with Cardoso out: 22 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists. Fifth straight 15/15 game.
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Holy smokes! What time was the game? Great numbers by Angel. Jeez. Washington let Elizabeth Williams put up numbers like that? Well done, Elizabeth!! I can't wait to watch this game later.
 
JellyBean said:
Holy smokes! What time was the game? Great numbers by Angel. Jeez. Washington let Elizabeth Williams put up numbers like that? Well done, Elizabeth!! I can't wait to watch this game later.
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1130… it was camp day
 
bballnut90 said:
WNBA Groupings right now are:
1. Minnesota (17-2)
Gap

2-5 (Phoenix, NY, Atlanta, Seattle) all winning teams within a game a of each other

Gap

6-9 (Indiana, Washington, Vegas, Golden State), all .500 teams within half a game of each other

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10-12 (Dallas, Chicago, LA), all have losing records within a game of each other

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13. Connectictut (2-16)

Early predictions for the 2nd half of the year:

1. Minnesota comes down to earth a bit but stays as the clear cut #1 team all season. They look like they're on a mission.

2. If anyone drops from the 2-5 group, it's Atlanta. Phoenix is also somewhat of a wild card. They seem to have a good thing going, and I'm not sure adding in Bonner midseason actually helps them much. They're also working Kahleah Copper into the lineup which could make them lethal, but additionally it could also affect team chemistry. NY should elevate themselves as the clear #2 team in the league but they just don't seem as dialed in this season.

3. If anyone climbs up to the 2-5 group, it's Indiana (assuming they get Clark back). They've been so inconsistent this season though. I don't really see Vegas course correcting in a major way, I think Golden State is at their peak right now and I think Washington tails off as the season unfolds.

4. I could see Dallas moving into the playoff picture as they're starting to figure things out. They're 5-5 in their last 10 and their trio of rookies are playing incredibly well. I could also see Golden State and Washington faltering a bit and fall out of the playoff picture as the season unfolds. No shade to either team but I think talent wise they're not as strong as the top 6-7 teams. I never would've expected Golden State to be 9-9 at this juncture, so I'm not counting them out.

5. Connecticut is trending toward being one of the worst teams in league history. I think they'll pull it together to win 6+ games but their last 5 they've lost by 24, 26, 16, 39 and 18. Getting Mabrey back in the next couple of weeks is a big boost for them but they're kind of screwed looking ahead. They traded away their 2026 lottery pick and haven't been able to attract any top WNBA players in free agency. I'm not sure how they'll be able to attract anyone next offseason either.
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Time out. Dallas has one 5-star talent at rookie (you can guess who that it is) and the other two have been playing well as of late. However, you're telling me Washington is not as strong talent wise, when - rightly or wrongly -- two of their top rookies are just named all stars and GM's all over the league are trying to poach Aaliyah Edwards from the young talented front line of Edwards, Iriafen and Austin? Plus, Brittany Sykes is having her break-out year? My guess for both Dallas and Washington is how well both neophyte coaches can maximize the talent they have into a cohesive stretch down the road. Dallas might like to play some defense.
Not sure if Coach J is riding with these players or even a little visa versa. We'll see.
 
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