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Orangutan said:
If I were Seattle, I would take Loyd #1, Hamby #3 and be extremely happy. But my evaluations of those players are higher than most.
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As long as Hamby or EW dont go #4... I'll be happy. Would love for EW/Hamby to go to Seattle at 3.. and Hamby/EW to Chicago at 5
 
meyers7 said:
But is Zahui B better than Baugh or Paris? Now, at the WNBA level?
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I think Zowie would be pretty good in the WNBA paint. She can rebound and finish up close. She wouldn't have to carry the team on her shoulders like she did Minn. this season.
 
triaddukefan said:
As long as Hamby or EW dont go #4... I'll be happy. Would love for EW/Hamby to go to Seattle at 3.. and Hamby/EW to Chicago at 5
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I think Gray is also in the frame for Chicago, but it's definitely Williams, Gray, or Hamby for Chicago, barring a trade.
 
Doesn't Seattle have Rene M? Isn't she an all-star point? Don't follow WNBA that closely but seems like the Storm have their "next" guard already.
 
Storrsbred said:
Doesn't Seattle have Rene M? Isn't she an all-star point? Don't follow WNBA that closely but seems like the Storm have their "next" guard already.
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Renee is not as good as Loyd. Plus, Renee is more a PG and Loyd more a 2G. But yeah, lots of intrigue in this draft for sure!
 
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What if Seattle takes the young lady from Minnesota first. Tulsa has enough guard and might pass on Loyd. Then Seattle can grab Loyd at the #3. Yes, its a wild fantasy dream but it can happen. Then for our team the Sun if KML is not available at #4 then I would trade the pick. Stock pile picks for next year. The Sun can use a Stewie and a MoJeff.
 
Wbbfan1 said:
http://www.swishappeal.com/2015/4/1...for-the-no-1-pick-jewell-loyd-wnba-draft-2015

I'm not sure its an easy pick. Amanda Zahui is an interesting prospect.

Also would Tulsa take Jewel with the 2nd pick since they have Skylar and Odyssey as their starting guards? Probably, but they could also consider Kaleena as a wing or any of the other players that have size.
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It seems increasingly likely tha Seattle has seen the last of Lauren Jackson and even if she did come back after two years away she may never be the player that once was a dominant figure in the WNBA. This could be because of her injury/ies or simply due to age & mileage. I think Seattle will choose the big girl (Amanda Z) and then hope Tulsa chooses Jewel Loyd, thus allowing Seattle to get KML. I think those two will be much more productive than Z and Loyd,especially if KML follows in the footsteps of two previous Uconn players, (Dee & Maya) and gets herself a professional nutritionist/trainer. I believe KML could become one of the top player in all of basketball if she gets in really tiptop shape.
 
SportsPageMike said:
What if Seattle takes the young lady from Minnesota first. Tulsa has enough guard and might pass on Loyd.
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That would be interesting. Seattle would have to know Tulsa would not take Loyd. Tulsa could take Loyd and trade her (or someone else) or another team could trade up before the pick was made.
 
ericsandiego said:
Renee is not as good as Loyd. Plus, Renee is more a PG and Loyd more a 2G. But yeah, lots of intrigue in this draft for sure!
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Not as good or not as athletic? Hard to believe someone with a couple years experience couldn't hold the position. Not trying to be argumentative, just trying to get perspective.
 
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Case closed, she will get her degree. She's only giving up a year of NCAA eligibility in exchange for a longer career as a professional athlete. Seems like a good decision to me. Too bad there is a stigma that female athletes shouldn't be allowed to pursue their dreams.
 
Storrsbred said:
Not as good or not as athletic? Hard to believe someone with a couple years experience couldn't hold the position. Not trying to be argumentative, just trying to get perspective.
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No worries! it's just my opinion, but Renee was not a starter for the Sun, at least not for much of her career. Renee was the 4th overall pick, not the first like Loyd is likely to be.

I think it's had to compare the 2. I think Renee has better and more PG skills, but I think Loyd is more athletic and a better scorer and shooter. And I think ultimately because Loyd is more a 2 and Renee more a 1, they could easily coexist on the court together as a starting tandem... Just my opinion though!!
 
ericsandiego said:
No worries! it's just my opinion, but Renee was not a starter for the Sun, at least not for much of her career. Renee was the 4th overall pick, not the first like Loyd is likely to be.

I think it's had to compare the 2. I think Renee has better and more PG skills, but I think Loyd is more athletic and a better scorer and shooter. And I think ultimately because Loyd is more a 2 and Renee more a 1, they could easily coexist on the court together as a starting tandem... Just my opinion though!!
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Not with Sue Bird on the team.
 
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Triad, I agree. Over the weeks, IMO, preceding the draft, Hamby has not been getting any love. I believe I had read somewhere that she is a productive player. Just saying...
 
Rixxx said:
Triad, I agree. Over the weeks, IMO, preceding the draft, Hamby has not been getting any love. I believe I had read somewhere that she is a productive player. Just saying...
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I was reading an article a few minutes ago.... a few tidbits. ....... She was a high school teammate of Diamond Deshields.... her first year of basketball was as a sophomore. ....she averaged less than 10pts a game as a senior in high school.... less than 4 pts a game as a college freshman. And now she's gonna be a first round pick (unless something strange happens)
 
ericsandiego said:
Depends how much longer she has. I'm betting she retires in 2 years. after the 2018 olympics...
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2016 Olympics??? would be after next summer. But I agree she's done after the Rio Olympics.
 
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Hold up! I think I just saw David Falk MJ's agent sitting at the table with Jewell Loyd
 
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