"Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes stars in her role" (merged)

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Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes stars in her role

With 22 seconds left on the clock in the fourth quarter of a June 2 regular-season contest between the Las Vegas Aces and Atlanta Dream, Aces center Kiah Stokes…

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Aces guard Kelsey Plum calls Stokes, 30, one of the best teammates she’s ever played with. Las Vegas assistant coach Natalie Nakase says Stokes is an invaluable presence and the most selfless player on the team. As a member of a starting five flanked by high-producing All-Stars, Stokes has been a star in her role for the Aces as a defensive anchor willing to do whatever the team needs. It’s a role that isn’t flashy, and often overlooked, but Stokes has embraced it and has become an integral piece of a Las Vegas franchise looking to repeat as champions.

 

[MSGRET]

They play at home tonight against New York for the Commissioner's Cup. Even though I like Stewie, I gotta root for my home team tonight.

 

[JellyBean]

They play at home tonight against New York for the Commissioner's Cup. Even though I like Stewie, I gotta root for my home team tonight.

You guys have a pretty awesome team at there in Vegas. BTW, I love visiting Vegas. Great city. I kick myself for turning down a teaching position at one of the schools in Vegas.

 

[Galaxyshooter]

You guys have a pretty awesome team at there in Vegas. BTW, I love visiting Vegas. Great city. I kick myself for turning down a teaching position at one of the schools in Vegas.

It's never too late to live your dream...go ahead and do to Vegas and live your life \. If what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas then you'll already be there...lol

 

[JellyBean]

It's never too late to live your dream...go ahead and do to Vegas and live your life \. If what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas then you'll already be there...lol

I love Minnesota a little too much. I will visit other states, but Minnesota is home.

 

[Carnac]

Kiah was drafted # 11 in the first round by the Liberty in the 2015 WNBA draft. She was cut by the Liberty in 2021 and immediately picked up by the Aces. I would love for Kiah to "welcome" the Liberty back to Las Vegas once again with a resounding 14-point - 14 rebound - 4 block game tonight. Not necessarily for revenge mind you, but just to show them they made an error in judgment in deciding to let her go. Kiah is only 6'3" and she's holding down the center position. She must be doing something right.

 

[MSGRET]

You guys have a pretty awesome team at there in Vegas. BTW, I love visiting Vegas. Great city. I kick myself for turning down a teaching position at one of the schools in Vegas.

The school system isn't the same as when our son went, but that's about par for the course with most school systems in the nation. Saw that you live in Minn, are you going to go to the UConn game on Nov 19th?

 

[JellyBean]

Kiah is just the ultimate professional. She understands the team structure and her role on the court.

 

[JellyBean]

The school system isn't the same as when our son went, but that's about par for the course with most school systems in the nation. Saw that you live in Minn, are you going to go to the UConn game on Nov 19th?

Yes on both accounts.

 

[MSGRET]

Yes on both accounts.

Soooooooooooooooooooooooo jealous, hope you enjoy the game.

 

[hoophuskee]

Kiah was a very underrated player her sr year. IMO the best post defender in UCONN history.

 

[choochoo]

Kiah Stokes owned ND in the national championship game in her senior year. We flew home with her mom and told her how much we loved Kiah and how she plays so selfless.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Kiah was a very underrated player her sr year. IMO the best post defender in UCONN history.

I certainly agree with you on both counts. I also think she was under-credited for her role on the 2014 team. She was the bench on that championship run. She was part of one of the greatest defensive front lines ever.

 

[Next 12]

I certainly agree with you on both counts. I also think she was under-credited for her role on the 2014 team. She was the bench on that championship run. She was part of one of the greatest defensive front lines ever.

Totally agree with your statement. Geno never had any qualms about putting Kiah in the game when he needed a stopper, which Kiah was one of the best stoppers in the game at that time. I always loved when she came into the and marveled at her blocks and rebounds. Great to see that she is appreciated by her coach and fellow players. Wish you a long career and be healthy. GO KIAH!!!!

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

Kiah is another fine example of what UCONN WBB prepares their alumni for whatever the future holds!

 

[HuskyNan]

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