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Competing for a spot on a high jump team is irrelvant to basketball. And Dolson was recruited for her potential, not for her H.S. ability.
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Competing for a spot on a high jump team is irrelvant to basketball. And Dolson was recruited for her potential, not for her H.S. ability.
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Steph's footwork around the hoop was always great. Even at her initial freshman weight. And Steph wasn't initially great at going after rebounds- but Steph's hands were exceptional day one. Players either have those "hands- soft hands", or they don't. I hope Natalie's are because of her recent injury.
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I think one of her biggest issues is with her hand, and that is something that will take the summer to truey get back to full strength. Being 'cleared' to play is never the same as being at 'full strength' and it shows in her ability to maintain control of the basketball on contested rebounds. Given that weakness, I think it is having an impact on the rest of her game mentally as well. She will never be the fastest big in the game, but her effort and desire is clear, and she is getting up and down the court well.
I look forward to seeing what she can bring next year.
Another note - Stokes, struggled more than others her first three years because she seemed to always miss time with nagging injuries early each year. That can really leave a player a step behind her teammates. And Natalie's injury was much more serious than anything Stokes had to deal with.
I look forward to seeing what she can bring next year.
Another note - Stokes, struggled more than others her first three years because she seemed to always miss time with nagging injuries early each year. That can really leave a player a step behind her teammates. And Natalie's injury was much more serious than anything Stokes had to deal with.
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Competing for her high school team would be irrelavant. Olympic-class athlete, different game.
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6 games, 44 points (7.33 ppg), 16-46 (.3478) from the floor, 5 assists vs. 12 turnovers.
These were the last six regular season games of Breanna Stewart's first season. And then we saw what happened in the postseason that year...
Players have bad stretches. Players take time to develop (some more than others). Players are not all going to be superstars or even stars. And in some cases, a player's contributions may never show up in a box score (e.g., setting screens, hockey assists, locker room leadership, etc.).
Even one the greatest players in the history of WCBB had her struggles. She worked through them. She put in the time, hard work, and effort to improve.
I think that worked out just fine.
These were the last six regular season games of Breanna Stewart's first season. And then we saw what happened in the postseason that year...
Players have bad stretches. Players take time to develop (some more than others). Players are not all going to be superstars or even stars. And in some cases, a player's contributions may never show up in a box score (e.g., setting screens, hockey assists, locker room leadership, etc.).
Even one the greatest players in the history of WCBB had her struggles. She worked through them. She put in the time, hard work, and effort to improve.
I think that worked out just fine.
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