July WNBA thread

[LoTrader]

Sabrina is one of a kind. Got to see her live many times in the OSU vs UO games. Nothing has changed except she has raised her game to another level.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Liv practicing a new shot for the Sparks game tonight(Also check out her hair)

 

[eebmg]

Liv practicing a new shot for the Sparks game tonight(Also check out her hair)

Useful from the bench where she seems to be relegated to recently.

 

[Dillon77]

Sabrina is certainly on a roll that deserves a bunch of acclaim. The 7 of 8 from three-pt. land, while also rebounding and assisting at all-pro levels caught my eye. BTW, Marine Johannes just missed a double-double with 11 pts and 9 assists.

But you know what else caught my eye? The production from the Liberty centers. In just under 19 minutes, Stef Dolson scored 11 points on 4-6 shooting from the floor and 3-3 from the FT line. And then Han Xu, in just under 20 minutes, goes 11-12 from the field and 2-2 from the FT line for 24 points. That's 35 points from your center position against, primarily, A'ja Wilson and Kiah Stokes, who combined for 33.

 

[Geew1992]

Sabrina is certainly on a roll that deserves a bunch of acclaim. The 7 of 8 from three-pt. land, while also rebounding and assisting at all-pro levels caught my eye. BTW, Marine Johannes just missed a double-double with 11 pts and 9 assists.

But you know what else caught my eye? The production from the Liberty centers. In just under 19 minutes, Stef Dolson scored 11 points on 4-6 shooting from the floor and 3-3 from the FT line. And then Han Xu, in just under 20 minutes, goes 11-12 from the field and 2-2 from the FT line for 24 points. That's 35 points from your center position against, primarily, A'ja Wilson and Kiah Stokes, who combined for 33.

This Liberty team has really come alive since acquiring Johannes.

And some of ya'll (not specifically you Dillion) owe Sabrina an apology. I recall a few saying she couldn't play at the same level as college.

 

[bballnut90]

Sabrina is certainly on a roll that deserves a bunch of acclaim. The 7 of 8 from three-pt. land, while also rebounding and assisting at all-pro levels caught my eye. BTW, Marine Johannes just missed a double-double with 11 pts and 9 assists.

But you know what else caught my eye? The production from the Liberty centers. In just under 19 minutes, Stef Dolson scored 11 points on 4-6 shooting from the floor and 3-3 from the FT line. And then Han Xu, in just under 20 minutes, goes 11-12 from the field and 2-2 from the FT line for 24 points. That's 35 points from your center position against, primarily, A'ja Wilson and Kiah Stokes, who combined for 33.

Han Xu is going to be really really good. 6-10 with good mobility and an excellent face up game at just 22 years old. They're going to be really really good if they keep Xu, Ionescu and Johannes together plus bring in Stewart next year. Not to mention they could be in the lottery and have a good shot at a Boston or Jones type of player.

 

[Bigboote]

I get the no love lost for Diggins on this board but she is definitely a fierce competitor.

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I don't know if she is the PG in waiting for Team USA as her play was a little erratic at times. She is one of the best guards in the league and doesn't seem to be a bad teammate. That being said she complains, a lot, just like some other players. I prefer players to just keep quiet and play the game.

She's 32, I hope she's not the point guard of the future.

I'd like to see USA Basketball invest in Sabrina and Paige. Would love having two great-passing combo guards on the court at the same time.

 

[bballnut90]

She's 32, I hope she's not the point guard of the future.

I'd like to see USA Basketball invest in Sabrina and Paige. Would love having two great-passing combo guards on the court at the same time.

Add Clark to the mix too. Aside from a few standouts, the depth and starpower of guard play has always been underwhelming compared to the depth of elite forwards and centers USA churns out, so it's exciting to see several elite guards up and coming who could be the face of USA basketball going forward.

 

[TheFarmFan]

Han Xu is going to be really really good. 6-10 with good mobility and an excellent face up game at just 22 years old. They're going to be really really good if they keep Xu, Ionescu and Johannes together plus bring in Stewart next year. Not to mention they could be in the lottery and have a good shot at a Boston or Jones type of player.

I like where your head's at. A lineup of Ionescu, Johannes, Jones, Stewie and Xu would have some pretty insane offensive versatility!

 

[eebmg]

I like where your head's at,. A lineup of Ionescu, Johannes, Jones, Stewie and Xu would have some pretty insane offensive versatility!

Jones? We also have Howard, Laney and Whitcomb.

Unfortunately, Liberty and Sabrina not looking very good against the Mercury and hated Sophie with 17 pts in Q1. Geez.

 

[eebmg]

Funny stat line. With Seattle winning 19-14 over LA in Q1. UConn players have all 19 points. Gabby 5, Stewie 12, Tina 2

Lou with a 3pt shot and Liv seems to be getting some decent minutes.

 

[jchusky]

She's 32, I hope she's not the point guard of the future.

I'd like to see USA Basketball invest in Sabrina and Paige. Would love having two great-passing combo guards on the court at the same time.

Diggins is smaller than both those players and not soft, she takes and initiates contact the other 2 don't do that at least not yet. Diggins might be 32, but I'm sure we just had 2 players almost near 40 play in the Olympics. She takes care of herself, I have no doubt she will still be a top player in 2024.

 

[eebmg]

WNBA skills challenge on ESPNU (while Wimbledon runs long)

Interesting. WNBA palyer and AAU player teams

Round 1

Ryne Howard slows down (to make it close ? ) and loses the heat. to Plum

Sabrina goes the wrong way but still takes heat over Azure

JJ trailing by a significant margin makes a 35 ft 3pt shot to advance

Vandersloot loses to Nalyssa Smith as both 3 balls collide but Smith's rolls in

2nd round.

Sabrina over Plum

Smith over Jonquel.

Finals (Lets go Sabrina for my Liberty)

Sabrina takes it easily.

 

[eebmg]

3pt competition. Suppose Quigley takes it as 3 time championship

Round 1 (Top 3 advance)

Howard 24
Atkins 24
LLoiyd 18
Arike 21
Plum 14 (really bad start_
Quigley 26 (looked tired at end. May not recover?)

Final round

Atkins 22
Howard 10
Quigley 30. She is ridiculous.

 

[JellyBean]

I was shocked that Plum didn't make it further. Like Wilson was commentating, "Relax out there! Too tight!" But congrats, to everyone, especially Quigley. Shooting the lights out!!

 

[eebmg]

I was shocked that Plum didn't make it further. Like Wilson was commentating, "Relax out there! Too tight!" But congrats, to everyone, especially Quigley. Shooting the lights out!!

Quigley had to be dragged back by the fans to compete in the 3pt competition. Maybe would not have competed if not in Chicago. She had started both rounds a little slow but ended them spectacularly. Especially the finals when she knocked down multiple bonus balls and those 3 pt green balls way out.

I was disappointed that Sabrina did not compete

 

[nickp91]

Quigley vs Curry in a 3-point shootout in next year's All Star Game

 

[eebmg]

Quigley vs Curry in a 3-point shootout in next year's All Star Game

Winner plays Azzi

 

[eebmg]

Perfection down the stretch when you are supposed to be tired

 

[eebmg]

Allie Quiqley Presser

 

[eebmg]

Who ever thought of that 4pt shot in the WNBA All-Star game should be fired. Enticing players to shoot beyond their range and clanking shots so the players look incompetent. And with the game now a mismatch (20 pt deficit at half) , the trailing team will try to shoot those shots even more.

 

[Dillon77]

Who ever thought of that 4pt shot in the WNBA All-Star game should be fired. Enticing players to shoot beyond their range and clanking shots so the players look incompetent. And with the game now a mismatch (20 pt deficit at half) , the trailing team will try to shoot those shots even more.

See (saw) your point. For the vast majority of players, it looked like an ungainly heave. The all-star games have a hard enough time balancing the fine line between sport and show. Something like this can put it over the top. At some point, the game may very well catch up to the reality, but I think the league is not there, yet.

 

[TheFarmFan]

Yes, I'm being petty, yes, the all-star game is not a real barometer, and yes, she has some nice defensive plays, but: Diggins was 1-9 and 1-6 from outside. I dare say even past-her-prime DT would have made more of an impact. Who's the clown now? Maybe the 'tude should follow the play that warrants it, rather than the other way around...

 

[baggerbob]

Yes, I'm being petty, yes, the all-star game is not a real barometer, and yes, she has some nice defensive plays, but: Diggins was 1-9 and 1-6 from outside. I dare say even past-her-prime DT would have made more of an impact. Who's the clown now? Maybe the 'tude should follow the play that warrants it, rather than the other way around...

The point guard with Sue against Japan at the end of the game was Gray, and Jewell, along with Plum will be the shooting guards.
The Olympics as long as Stewie, A'ja and other great wings will be about winning inside out.

 

[azfan]

Yes, I'm being petty, yes, the all-star game is not a real barometer, and yes, she has some nice defensive plays, but: Diggins was 1-9 and 1-6 from outside. I dare say even past-her-prime DT would have made more of an impact. Who's the clown now? Maybe the 'tude should follow the play that warrants it, rather than the other way around...

Mercury presently have two, both will be gone next year.