Draft coverage

[AndyCT]

Not a fan of hers at all, but I hate when someone gets invited and then has to sit there painfully.

Didn't this happen a couple of years ago, I think maybe Kelly Mazzante?

If I did the math correctly, Connecticut, Duke and Notre Dame account for half the first round.

 

[triaddukefan]

Was anyone as impressed as I was with Natalie Achonwa's poise and charm? She is very well-spoken -- a credit to her family and her school.

I had the volume off.... but yes I was impressed with Achonwa

 

[triaddukefan]

IMO Liaton will have trouble in the WNBA.

I agree..... I doubt Liaton even makes the roster...

Liston on the other hand... glad to see she got picked that early

 

[bruinbball]

Stef and Bria together after that trade! NICE!

 

[HoopsFan21]

Was Hartley just traded to DC?

 

[vtinct]

Omg... Bria traded to Washington!!

 

[Vowelguy]

Bria back with Stef!
Though I was kinda hoping she could get sometime learning from Sue.

 

[bruinbball]

I have been keeping track of Tianna's season on Sopron with Kelly. She has played tremendously well.

 

[sarals24]

Whaaa? I missed that! Stef and Bria together? Awesome!

 

[CCinCT]

Wow - I feel bad for Simmons, and I really am not a fan of any Tennessee player.

 

[johnnyc]

Whaaa? I missed that! Stef and Bria together? Awesome!

Yep and they are going to be on after the break.

 

[easttexastrash]

I usually don't comment on the looks of female athletes, but Dolson looks stunning tonight.

 

[easttexastrash]

I like the Phoenix pick of Bias. She always played Baylor tough and should be a good fit.

 

[UcMiami]

ETT - me too - feel a little uncomfortable on that score, but the player who surprised me the most was Kayla McBride - like Kelly, she has such a game face when playing, and when she was walking up to the stage, I really didn't recognize her at first.
All the women are looking very good tonight!

 

[MilfordHusky]

I like Coach Mike T. He may not have gotten the Sun a title, but they were always in the hunt. He's made some good personnel moved. The Mystics too often selected overrated ACC players. I think Asjha was their only UConn pick and they traded her. They are now building a winning culture. Stef, Bria, and Kara are very nice additions. I can now go to their games and cheer for the home team, though maybe not against Minnesota. That will feel odd.

Though I really dislike ND, I'm ok with Achonwa and probably also McBride. I got to see Kayla in person in Nashville and was very impressed with her handle and shot. Possibly the best dribbler I saw this year--very quick and low.

Don't forget one Tiffany Hayes in Atlanta. She's a major contributor for them.

The Connecticut Sun will have some good players and people. They will get to see how the State supports WBB.

 

[UcMiami]

I agree with those commenting on players invited but not selected - at least unlike the NFL they are not constantly putting the camera on her.

 

[Vowelguy]

The Mystics too often selected overrated ACC players. I think Asjha was their only UConn pick and they traded her. They are now building a winning culture.

Well recall that for a while Washington had a "special advisor."

 

[CCinCT]

There's got to be more to Simmons' non-selection than her skill set

 

[easttexastrash]

There's got to be more to Simmons' non-selection than her skill set

Decision making.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Well recall that for a while Washington had a "special advisor."

Yeah, about the time Holdsclaw was drafted. I respected Pat, but I'm not sure how much she helped.

 

[rjuconn]

That's two rounds...and still no Simmons. Maybe the Sun take her with this next pick?

 

[Zorro]

But who was the moron who invited her to the shindig? Inexcusable.

 

[triaddukefan]

Sims and Diggins in the same backcourt......

Some interesting dynamics right there...... I would almost be willing to fly to Tulsa just to see the practices

 

[MilfordHusky]

There's got to be more to Simmons' non-selection than her skill set

Volume shooter.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Round #2 complete and still no Simmons!

I am sure the LV fans are hot around the collar.