After sitting out last season, it’s Evina Westbrook’s time to shine — on the court and as a leader for the UConn women

[Carnac]

By ALEXA PHILIPPOU Aug 16

UConn women's basketball player Evina Westbrook, now eligible and cleared to return to basketball activities, is ready to get back on the court — and just as importantly, lead a freshmen-heavy group as the team’s oldest player and one of its captains.

After sitting out last season, it’s Evina Westbrook’s time to shine — on the court and as a leader for the UConn women

As Evina Westbrook sat on the sidelines watching the rest of the UConn women’s basketball team warm up before games last season, coach Geno Auriemma would come over and give her tokens of wis…

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[Kaizen]

According to draftsite she will be #10 by Seattle.
I think Evina should be ranked higher ...

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[Dawson]

Very excited to see what this year holds for Evina!

 

[Performance]

Hopefully she will surprise us all and stay for the 2 years

 

[Carnac]

According to draftsite she will be #10 by Seattle.
I think Evina should be ranked higher ...

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If she's projected by so called "reputable" basketball pundits to be a 1st round draft choice based solely on her freshman and sophomore years performance, then I think it's safe to say since she has matured (turns 22 on Sept 28 - she's the oldest player on the team), and has had a year of coaching and instruction under "Sensei" Geno and staff; she's going to be (and perform) even better this year than she did at Tennessee.

I also think it's a fair statement to say the players she'll have around her will be better. Geno is expecting a lot from her this year, and she appears up for the challenge. She's already taken a leadership role, being designated one of the 3 (ONO & Williams) team captains.

I completely agree with poster "Performance" in that I too hope she stays for 2 years. I don't see any weaknesses on this roster. Everyone of the freshmen (except Nika) was the best player on their high school team last year.
I see 11 players that have one mindset. That is to "Ball out 'til you pass out".

 

[JonathanXIV]

According to draftsite she will be #10 by Seattle.
I think Evina should be ranked higher ...

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Given that it’s been over a year since she’s played in a game, and she’s had two surgeries in the interim, any forecast on where she goes in the draft is a guess. At best.

 

[Argonaut]

According to draftsite she will be #10 by Seattle.
I think Evina should be ranked higher ...

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Oy.

Am I alone in thinking that this is a really weak draft?

 

[Go/huskies]

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[Steelerone]

She has never stepped on the floor for Uconn. I think I'll wait till the end of the season to evaluate her performance.

 

[hoopsfan22]

When was the last time she played? March 2019? That's an awfully long layoff. Gotta temper those expectations.

 

[bluedevil]

I prefer to say she is well rested.

 

[jsloanjr]

THis might be the most exciting team to watch since Stewie left...So many gifted players with so much to prove and share with the UCONN fans base

Stay healthy and have fun..........I know Geno is very excited to coach them.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

@Carnac your statement: "Everyone of the freshmen (except Nika) was the best player on their high school team last " Well, it is a tad deceptive though unintended. Nika did not have a high school team. She played on two different league teams and in one league was designated one of the starting 5. Then there is her being called up at 17 to try out for her national team:

"The moment everybody knew would happen rather sooner than later is here: Nika Mühl received her first call with the Croatian NT at just 17. Even if she doesn’t make the final cut, the experience she will gain from participating to the camp can only be beneficial for her development. The do-it-all teen sensation, known for posting triple and even quadruple doubles on a regular basis at youth level, shines in both Croatian and WABA leagues so far this season with Tresnjevka 2009. In the Adriatic League, after three games, she has already posted twice 11 assists and leads the competition with 10,3 apg! This NT call should come as great motivation for the talented and ambitious PG whose name we will see many more times on the Croatian roster in the future. "

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P.S. Actually I think it is one team which plays in two different leagues.

 

[Carnac]

@Carnac your statement: "Everyone of the freshmen (except Nika) was the best player on their high school team last " Well, it is a tad deceptive though unintended. Nika did not have a high school team. She played on two different league teams and in one league was designated one of the starting 5. Then there is her being called up at 17 to try out for her national team:

"The moment everybody knew would happen rather sooner than later is here: Nika Mühl received her first call with the Croatian NT at just 17. Even if she doesn’t make the final cut, the experience she will gain from participating to the camp can only be beneficial for her development. The do-it-all teen sensation, known for posting triple and even quadruple doubles on a regular basis at youth level, shines in both Croatian and WABA leagues so far this season with Tresnjevka 2009. In the Adriatic League, after three games, she has already posted twice 11 assists and leads the competition with 10,3 apg! This NT call should come as great motivation for the talented and ambitious PG whose name we will see many more times on the Croatian roster in the future. "

8 rising stars to follow in the #EuroBasketWomen 2019 Qualifiers window - Bluestar Media

On November 17th and 21st will take place the last of three FIBA qualifying windows for #EuroBasketWomen 2019 and again many rising stars will hit the hardwood with their senior NT or at least will be on the preliminary rosters. Here are the 8 most promising prospects, all Blue Star Media...

www.bluestarmedia.org

It was my understanding she didn’t play HS ball last year, that’s why I made that observation.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

It was my understanding she didn’t play HS ball last year, that’s why I made that observation.

I knew that is what you meant or at least assumed it. Meant no criticism. Just wanted to clarify for people less obsessed than you and I. She didn't play HS ball ever. It's all club ball age grouped.

 

[BostonBay]

2 recent, back-to-back knee surgeries, hasnt played in 2 years...I might bet Nika will have a bigger impact than Evina will this year.

 

[Geew1992]

2 recent, back-to-back knee surgeries, hasnt played in 2 years...I might bet Nika will have a bigger impact than Evina will this year.

2 years? Didn't she play her sophmore year and sit out her Junior?

 

[Argonaut]

2 recent, back-to-back knee surgeries, hasnt played in 2 years...I might bet Nika will have a bigger impact than Evina will this year.