Emily Engstler waived

[TerpWomenFan]

So, Emily Engstler plays the second fewest minutes (13:28) for the Mystics in the game against the Dream. And she makes the most of that time by shooting 4-6 from the floor, including 1-2 from three and 2-2 from the FT line for 11 points. She also grabbed 8 rebounds, second to Tianna Hawkins' 10. Once again, all this production in 13 minutes.

She'll make it hard for the Thibaults to cut her playing like this.

Who will the Mystics cut to have her make the roster. Also, Shakira Austin didn't play.

 

[cancontent]

Who will the Mystics cut to have her make the roster. Also, Shakira Austin didn't play.

Based on the forwards remaining, she's competing against Tianna Hawkins, Hines-Allen, and Stephanie Jones. Austin returned from overseas recently, and her return to the court wasn't expected just yet.

I tripped across a person live streaming on IG yesterday. She looked good. While the gentleman was a huge Atlanta Dream fan, he was praising Emily's play yesterday. In his "opinion", she's making the team and proclaimed it many times. His southern accent was adorable.

 

[Inthepaint]

In the NCAA tourney 2 years ago, when UCONN played Syracuse, I was very impressed with Emily.
Looked like she was perpetually pissed off and played like she MEANT it.

 

[Dillon77]

Who will the Mystics cut to have her make the roster. Also, Shakira Austin didn't play.

@cancontent Based on the forwards remaining, she's competing against Tianna Hawkins, Hines-Allen, and Stephanie Jones. Austin returned from overseas recently, and her return to the court wasn't expected just yet.

TerpWomenFan: That's a fair question. BTW, Myisha Hines-Allen (a player I watched grow up here in Montclair, NJ) didn't play, either, while she's recuperating.

I can't see the Thibaults bringing in a player like Engstler as training camp filler/fodder. She's too good for that and I don't think he'd pull a move like that to keep her from latching on somewhere. @cancontent has indicated three players that Engstler would be vying for PT with. All have their strengths and particular ties to the team. Engstler brings an unerring ability to bring it all over the court at a very consistent level of intensity and effectiveness. That open-floor ability could be a key. We'll see ....

 

[Geew1992]

Based on the forwards remaining, she's competing against Tianna Hawkins, Hines-Allen, and Stephanie Jones. Austin returned from overseas recently, and her return to the court wasn't expected just yet.

I tripped across a person live streaming on IG yesterday. She looked good. While the gentleman was a huge Atlanta Dream fan, he was praising Emily's play yesterday. In his "opinion", she's making the team and proclaimed it many times. His southern accent was adorable.

I'd be shocked to see Stephanie Jones make the roster

 

[turtlespeed]

Below is an article from the Washington Post that gives some insight about Engstler and who she may be competing with.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/05/10/mystics-roster-emily-engstler/

 

[Waquoit]

Mike Thibault is the best GM in the WNBA. The men team (the Wizards) could use somebody like him).

So could the Connecticut Sun!

 

[Bigboote]

But Hawkins and Jones have the WNBA experience.

Jones doesn't have much. I know her sister has improved every year, but Stephanie just hasn't shown me anything. Hawkins is definitely another story, has a broad skillset and has demonstrated it; I stand corrected there.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Hawkins is also coming off a fabulous season in Australia. She was MVP of the Grand Finals, which her team, Townsville Fire, won.