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...were among the draftees, which WNBA teams most need each right now?
Will Stewie end up as a difference maker in the WNBA? Not saying she's not a great college player, but is it because she does everything good, but is not great at any one part of her game. Will those same skills make her an immediate standout player in the WNBA? Is Stewie over hyped and/or overrated as a Future WNBA Star?
Will Stewie be as good as Candace Parker or EDD?
Will Stewie be as good as either Oguwmike Sister?
Will Stewie be as good as Maya Moore or Angel McCoughtry? Definitely better attitude then Angel.
Will she be comparable to a younger Penny Taylor or Lauren Jackson?
Projecting her maximum talent, Stewie will most favorably compare with? Name Player
Stewie has good ball handling skills considering she's 6'4" tall, but not great ball handling skills.
Stewie is not a great 3 point shooter, like EDD
Stewie has a good mid range shot, but not great.
Stewie is not a Great Rebounder.
Stewie is a good defender, but is she a great defender? Is she as good as Kiah?
What is Stewie's Best Skill?
Would Stewie be receiving all the accolades she's getting if she played for a team other then UConn or Notre Dame or would she just be another good College Player (i.e. such as Alyssa Thomas )?
Why would you look at her performance at the Pan Am games when you can look at her play for the US National Team? I think her performance there showed what I'm getting at. She's talented enough to be at that level with the best players in the world, but not quite there yet in terms of competing at the same level with the best of the best at a higher level of play. It's probably about where Diana and Maya would have been if they played for the US national team before their junior year, and Diana and Maya had to improve their games considerably to become dominant in the WNBA. Breanna is likely in a similar spot; she's not going to be the best player in the league her rookie year, but has the potential to reach that level if she continues to develop her game.Think of Stewart as a pro by looking at her in NCAA tournament games or in USA basketball play. She played in the Pan Am games against much older players as a HS junior and lead the team in scoring, rebounding, and blocked shots - standard fare for her on her 5 gold medal winning teams. During the regular season she and Geno are working on her game - come the NCAAs and it is show time for her. She will graduate as a three time NPOY in all likelihood with as many awards as anyone who has come before and she will end up being as impactful as a pro as any of the other stars you care to name.
The same could be said for Diana/Maya/Catch/whoever - not the best ball handler, shooter, assister, etc. - but they are winners and do that better than anyone else.
Wow, so much negativity…I thought that was my bailiwick.
Better than Candice Parker
Quicker than EDD and a much better defender and rebounder although less of a pure scorer. But a winner's mentality (not to be underestimated).
Better than the O sisters, they're really good, Stewie is better.
Excellent ball handler
Very good rebounder
Excellent shot blocker
So maybe Kiah was a tad better, but Kiah was one (or perhaps the best) of all time.
There is no player in the W with all of those skills (to be refined further this year).
She will have a monster career.
Elena played a lot of 3 in her rookie year. She didn't last year because Chatman wanted to take it easy on her because of her health, but she'll likely see a lot of three later in her career. Certainly EDD is the better perimeter defender right now, but Stewie has a few years to catch up.Will Stewie be as good as Candace Parker or EDD?
Yes. Parker’s shot not that hot. Stewie can post and has 3 point range. Parker has some range but Stewie’s career she’ll be a better shooter.
ED has supreme skills but the little I’ve seen of her she seems subpar to slow afoot. My guess is EDD not only plays pf but has played center. I can’t see her as a sf. As they both mature imo Stewie will always be able to guard EDD but when Stewie matures EDD will have slim shot to guard Stewie. Stewie has more versatility and athleticism thus can create more matchup issues and will be a better defender than EDD.
Elena played a lot of 3 in her rookie year. She didn't last year because Chatman wanted to take it easy on her because of her health, but she'll likely see a lot of three later in her career. Certainly EDD is the better perimeter defender right now, but Stewie has a few years to catch up.
You're comparing EDD playing against pros to Stewie playing against college players. I've seen a lot of EDD, she's the better perimeter defender right now.Sure EDD is better player right now. I cannot envision her being a sf though. There are so few games - I just didn't see her enough. Though I'd argue the little bit I saw- right now EDD is in no way a better perimeter defender. From what I saw this past year - she can't defend 3's.
You're comparing EDD playing against pros to Stewie playing against college players. I've seen a lot of EDD, she's the better perimeter defender right now.
Just slip KML in there with her new 'do'! Bam!If Stewie and and Mo had a teammate with a perm, would the trio be known as the Three Stooges? In other words, Stewie, Mo, and Curly?