Detailed write up about Carrington
With the No. 20 overall pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft, the Connecticut Sun selected DiJonai...
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“She may be the best two-way wing in the draft,” Miller said. “Really believe that she can score in multiple levels, strong and physical guard that can guard multiple positions. She’ll tell you that you don’t need to run plays for her, that she can create her own offense and transition off of her defense making hustle plays. She came off the bench for Baylor all year, you want to talk about a humble superstar in someone that understands the mantra that it doesn’t matter who starts the game, it’s who finishes the game.
She’ll be competing against
the Sun’s other two draft picks, Aleah Goodman (Oregon State) and Micaela Kelly (Central Michigan), along with nine free agents for the two open spots.
But Carrington isn’t afraid of pressure. “Whenever you have an opportunity to go against the best in the world, it’s always something that you have to just relish,” she said. “Competitiveness is in my DNA and I’m just gonna battle. … It’s a unique opportunity whereas Coach Miller said there are spots available on the roster and that’s what I’m coming in to take. I’m not someone who’s ever been afraid of people because of who they are on paper. I’m excited to learn from our vets, but I’m also excited to challenge them as they’re going to challenge me.”