CBS WNBA Mock Draft

[TerpWomenFan]

2017 WNBA Mock Draft: Dallas Wings look to build quickly with three top-10 picks

Diamond Deshields is #1, Kelsey Mitchell is #4 (will be interesting if she goes to the WNBA with the NCAA scoring record in her sights).

 

[JavaMan]

Kelsey Plum would be my #1. She reminds me a lot of DT. Further, if Saniya continues to perform at the level at which she has been performing, I think she'll go at the bottom of round 1; otherwise, round 2 or 3.

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[Wbbfan1]

Will be hard to not take Kelsey Plum as the 1st overall pick. I'd probably go with Diamond as well, if I was satisfied if she would fit in with her new teammates.

Is Chantel Osahor the 9th best player for Chicago Skye to pick. She has great College Stats, but will her style of play fit the uptempo WNBA game?

 

[Bronxjeff]

Kelsey Plum would be my #1. She reminds me a lot of DT. Further, if Saniya continues to perform at the level at which she has been performing, I think she'll go at the bottom of round 1; otherwise, round 2 or 3.

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Plus as Geno says WBB is entertainment first, and Plum is very entertaining.

 

[TerpWomenFan]

Will be hard to not take Kelsey Plum as the 1st overall pick. I'd probably go with Diamond as well, if I was satisfied if she would fit in with her new teammates.

Is Chantel Osahor the 9th best player for Chicago Skye to pick. She has great College Stats, but will her style of play fit the uptempo WNBA game?

I was wondering about this as well. Courtney Paris was great in college but she has only been average in the WNBA and she's a better player than Osahor.

 

[Dillon77]

Ruth Riley has added some depth at center for San Antonio. To some degree, this pick screams "forward" but maybe you move K-Mac up wing so you can have MoJeff direct traffic and have her run with Kelsey Plum. At the very least, you'd have one of the more exciting, up and down backcourts/wing around and putting fannies in seats isn't such a bad thing. Sure Plum and MoJeff would get along just fine. I know Orangutan is hoping Plum falls to the Sky, but I can't see making DeShields a #1. Too much Muffet in Ruth and MM would show DeShields the door often and quickly.

 

[Vowelguy]

2017 WNBA Mock Draft: Dallas Wings look to build quickly with three top-10 picks

Diamond Deshields is #1, Kelsey Mitchell is #4 (will be interesting if she goes to the WNBA with the NCAA scoring record in her sights).

Mitchell will be tempted by the fact that the final 4 is in Columbus next year.

I am struck by how thin that draft is, and that's with 2 of the top 4 not being guaranteed to come out early. Dallas may get a whole lot of nothing for 3 picks.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

I was wondering about this as well. Courtney Paris was great in college but she has only been average in the WNBA and she's a better player than Osahor.

Yep, my thoughts as well. Paris was not mobile enough for the pros.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

2017 WNBA Mock Draft: Dallas Wings look to build quickly with three top-10 picks

Diamond Deshields is #1, Kelsey Mitchell is #4 (will be interesting if she goes to the WNBA with the NCAA scoring record in her sights).

Were I a WNBA GM, I would not take a chance on a DD. Look at all the other choices out there. Why fret about what DD would show up on a particular night? Why worry whether she would fit in with the other hard-working and accomplished pros on the roster? I'd bet that a Geno Auriemma would not bother.

Too bad she didn't go to UConn. I'd bet that Coach Geno would have molded her ego into a team context within a few days.

 

[stwainfan]

I hope Diamond stays another year.

 

[reno tony]

I've listened to interviews with Plum and Deshields and I can't even imagine why anyone would want Deshields over Plum. Everything she says is I, I, I. Very rarely are her teammates even mentioned. Plum is almost the complete opposite, giving her teammates and coaches as much love as possible. And, Deshields hasn't produced up to her potential... or maybe she has. A little flash here and there doesn't mean squat to me, I like to see substance. Heck, even I can make a great pass once in a while, especially if I'm not worried about turning the ball over 5 or 6 times. I'm done.

I guess I'm not. When asked, she has stated she was the best WBB player to come out of Georgia, even after being reminded Maya Moore came from Georgia. Confidence is one thing, but being a little humble can go a long way..... especially when you are not producing. OK, now I'm done.

 

[McFly]

Another vote for San Antonio taking Plum first. DeShields CAN be very good, but too inconsistent. She has stated that she wants to be the first pick, so she probably comes out this year, as Aja Wilson, barring unforeseen circumstances, will almost certainly be the first pick next year.

 

[UcMiami]

DD is a career .400 shooter and a career .300 shooter from 3 point land - those kinds of percentages remind me of NFL draft and evaluating QB accuracy - they say as you go to the pros, the percentages are not going to increase and like will fall. She is exciting and dynamic when she wants to be, and she would scare the beejesus out of me as a GM or HC in the W. Probably around the middle of the first round the talent becomes impossible to pass on, but no way am I using the #1 pick on her. I would take Mitchell ahead of her in a heart beat.

 

[1-of-the-6]

Every mock draft that I've seen includes Kelsey Mitchell. I find that to be very presumptuous. I've watched almost all of Ohio State's games and have yet to hear anyone (commentators, coaches, teammates, or Mitchell herself) mention that she's planning on leaving. I just can't imagine her doing so. Not only should Ohio State be a better team next season, there's an outside chance that Mitchell might be chasing Plum for the career scoring title. I'm pretty sure she returns for her senior year.

 

[Zorro]

Money, honey. Between WNBA and overseas, it would cost her up in six figures to stay. What price glory?

 

[johnnyc]

Plus as Geno says WBB is entertainment first, and Plum is very entertaining.

There was another celebrated prolific scorer in last year's draft and she was selected #4. She also only played 10 minutes per game in the WNBA before she got hurt. Entertainment is fine but I don't think coaches and GM's are making that the top priority over winning.

 

[Eggman]

I was wondering about this as well. Courtney Paris was great in college but she has only been average in the WNBA and she's a better player than Osahor.

I think Osahor is more valuable than Paris was, specifically because of better mobility and a very good outside shot and excellent passing ability.

 

[Wbbfan1]

I don't think Diamond would have lasted under Geno's system. Diamond would have been in Geno's Dog House constantly unless he got her to change in her Freshmen Year. Could you see Diamond accepting she had to come off the bench as a Freshmen? Don't think so.

Were I a WNBA GM, I would not take a chance on a DD. Look at all the other choices out there. Why fret about what DD would show up on a particular night? Why worry whether she would fit in with the other hard-working and accomplished pros on the roster? I'd bet that a Geno Auriemma would not bother.

Too bad she didn't go to UConn. I'd bet that Coach Geno would have molded her ego into a team context within a few days.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

From all accounts I've heard, Kelsey Mitchell is coming out. She is set to graduate during the summer session and that's the word I've gotten on the street

 

[bags27]

I hope Diamond stays another year.

wow. careful what you wish for. I think I'd rather her get out of town and let your talented freshmen class get more playing time, make its mistakes and grow-up together. I've been liking DD's play more likely, but I don't think she's yet fully trustworthy emotionally. She could end up being discontented and having a negative effect on your new players. You're not going to win the NC with a bunch of freshmen, even if Holly suddenly turned into a great coach. But DD's presence could hurt them. She's better off playing her type of game at the pro level, and Tenn is better off building from nearly scratch, I think.

 

[bballnut90]

I'll be surprised if Deshields or Mitchell stick around another year.

I'd take Plum 1, Mitchell 2. Deshields' style of play will suit her well in the pros but she hasn't shown the ability to assimilate in an offense. Plus the prospect of having Plum/Jefferson or Mitchell/Jefferson is a deadly combo.

People say Mitchell takes too many shots, but her percentages are solid, especially considering the difficulty of her shots and the volume she takes. She also is a very good passer and can definitely become a more passing oriented SG in the pros. She's a great scorer but has never seemed like a "me me me" type of player.

 

[hoophuskee]

I agree with bballnut-- 1st pick Plum 2nd pick Mitchell.
And I agree with most on the board that no way take DD 1st. Way too much risk for a top 1/2 pick.
And no way Cates over Mitchell.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I think that Diamond is way too risky at #1. She could be the most athletic player in the league and the 80th best player. Any GM would be rolling the dice with her. Ruth Riley is smart. I don't see her picking Diamond.

If Alexis Jones drops to #8, both Triad and I will swear off donuts. She's clearly top 5 and possibly the best guard in the draft.

 

[Kaizen]

DD is not in the Nasmith final 10 list, how can she be #1 draft ???

 

[triaddukefan]

I think that Diamond is way too risky at #1. She could be the most athletic player in the league and the 80th best player. Any GM would be rolling the dice with her. Ruth Riley is smart. I don't see her picking Diamond.

If Alexis Jones drops to #8, both Triad and I will swear off donuts. She's clearly top 5 and possibly the best guard in the draft.

Can't say I can cosign with that