Guru: Cynthia Cooper-Dyke calls EDD "Elite" & WNBA Ready

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[Icebear]

Some very good basketball minds have a very different view of EDD's basketball game than some folks here. I think she has refocused her game as she has matured. Maturing something we all hope to do. EDD is consistently impressing some folks with real knowledge of the game no matter who her competition is.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Elena will never be as strong or explosive as Maya. That is not her style. She is a long, finesse player who has gotten stronger and tougher--as well as healthier. She works hard, plays smart, and shoots unbelievably well from just about anywhere.

 

[Icebear]

Elena will never be as strong or explosive as Maya. That is not her style. She is a long, finesse player who has gotten stronger and tougher--as well as healthier. She works hard, plays smart, and shoots unbelievably well from just about anywhere.

Probably the most important transition noted in the article for EDD is being an interior post player on D and banging inside.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Didn't realize that Griner and Diggins were eligible to turn pro because of their age. While I don't expect Diggins to turn pro, it wouldn't surprise me to see Griner turn pro, especially if Baylor were to win the National Championship this year. Griner has had an entourage around her since her high school days. She would be the #1 pick and would make a fortune overseas as well. I wonder if ND were to win the National Championship would Skylar turn pro, thinking she could join Candice Wiggins who plays for the Lynx who have the 3rd pick of the draft.

 

[Icebear]

Didn't realize that Griner and Diggins were eligible to turn pro because of their age. While I don't expect Diggins to turn pro, it wouldn't surprise me to see Griner turn pro, especially if Baylor were to win the National Championship this year. Griner has had an entourage around her since her high school days. She would be the #1 pick and would make a fortune overseas as well. I wonder if ND were to win the National Championship would Skylar turn pro, thinking she could join Candice Wiggins who plays for the Lynx who have the 3rd pick of the draft.

I wonder where both are on their academic path.

 

[VAUConnFan]

I wonder where both are on their academic path.

I have no idea what kind of student Brittney Griner is, but I understand Skylar Diggins is quite academically gifted.

It would surprise me immensely of either young lady turned pro a year early.

 

[Cafe Poliziano]

I don't know very many people who would pass up the kind of coin that Griner or maybe Diggins could make overseas, that kind of deal properly structured could form one hell of a nice nest egg for a young person, they can always go back to school to complete a degree, it would be hard to pass up a what may very well be a $200,000.00 income annually, plus potential endorsements, I could not find fault with such a decision should it happen. I would ask, would you take the chance of an injury during a last year playing college ball preventing that level of income from happening ? how often does anyone have a chance at that level of income when they are in their early twenties ? I'm not certain on the dollars but I have read DT and SB both were making $500,000.00 with the Russian club they played for before the owner was shot, so I would think if that is true Grinner could pull down the kind of money I tossed out there.

 

[trb123]

Any thoughts on her poor sister?

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

I don't know very many people who would pass up the kind of coin that Griner or maybe Diggins could make overseas, that kind of deal properly structured could form one hell of a nice nest egg for a young person, they can always go back to school to complete a degree, it would be hard to pass up a what may very well be a $200,000.00 income annually, plus potential endorsements, I could not find fault with such a decision should it happen. I would ask, would you take the chance of an injury during a last year playing college ball preventing that level of income from happening ? how often does anyone have a chance at that level of income when they are in their early twenties ? I'm not certain on the dollars but I have read DT and SB both were making $500,000.00 with the Russian club they played for before the owner was shot, so I would think if that is true Grinner could pull down the kind of money I tossed out there.

But there are players that have passed up on it, including Cappie Pondexter and I think Tameka Johnson might be the other one I can think of. OTH, Prince left for overseas, even though she had to wait another year for the W.

 

[RoyDodger]

So far, one of the nice things about women's basketball is that the players generally finish their college careers and don't go to the WNBA early. Of course, the temptation to avoid possible injury in the senior year and make lots of money as a professional has to be great, especially for someone with the obvious talents of a Britney Griner, a likely #1 pick. As noted by other BYers, one's academic experience may also play a big factor in this decision.

 

[Icebear]

So far, one of the nice things about women's basketball is that the players generally finish their college careers and don't go to the WNBA early. Of course, the temptation to avoid possible injury in the senior year and make lots of money as a professional has to be great, especially for someone with the obvious talents of a Britney Griner, a likely #1 pick. As noted by other BYers, one's academic experience may also play a big factor in this decision.

I was wondering if either might be like Emeka or Kemba and able to complete their graduation requirements by May.

 

[Cafe Poliziano]

I was wondering if either might be like Emeka or Kemba and able to complete their graduation requirements by May.

That would be great for them if that was to be the case, if that was not to be the case I would encourage a young person to take advantage of what would be a likely once in a life time opportunity, again as I said before, structured correctly it would be one hell of a nice nest egg for a young person to have.

 

[easttexastrash]

BG loves the college experience. She is frequently seen at many games and events that are being played on campus. She supports all of the other teams and at times helps out the cheerleaders. I would be stunned if she were to go pro.

From what I hear she is ahead of schedule to graduate and next year would be working on her graduate work.

Another thing to keep in mind is that BG is very close to her family and I think she will continue to play out her full eligibility as she loves the family atmosphere at Baylor, as well as being close enough to her family so that they can be involved in her career.

But who knows. I would have mixed feelings if she turned pro. I love having her at Baylor, but I also know that for her to really take her game to the next level she needs to play against better competition. There are simply no players in college ball that really push her to take her game up a notch. Her current skill set is enough to dominate any other player in the NCAA.

 

[Bill In Georgia]

I wonder about EDD turning Pro ... she walked away from UConn and a couple National Championships because she was homesick and wanted to me close to her sister...

If a West Coast team drafts her up ... what happens...?????

Has she any organized ball during the summers…????

 

[Icebear]

She'll be fine she isn't a 17 year old kid anymore. She was the best player on the World University Games team according to the coaches. That was a USA Basketball program team that played overseas.

 

[DaddyChoc]

She'll be fine she isn't a 17 year old kid anymore. She was the best player on the World University Games team according to the coaches. That was a USA Basketball program team that played overseas.

thanks Ice... 4yrs is a huge difference. let it go people!