Latest Mock WNBA Draft

[RockyMTblue2]

Meghan to Minnesota at 6. Crystal to Phoenix at 10.

Latest AP WNBA mock draft has UConn’s Megan Walker heading to Minnesota with sixth pick, Crystal Dangerfield to Phoenix with 10th

The Associated Press had a panel of WNBA coaches and general managers hold a mock draft over the course of the season. This is the final installment with the draft on Friday. The coaches weren&#821…

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[RockyMTblue2]

Pundits point out the obvious: Minn needs a point guard. Do they need a small forward? If Meg is the pick is this to do a trade down the line?

Fine article about the Lynx and the draft: Lynx need a true point guard, but they likely won’t find one with the No. 6 pick in Friday’s WNBA draft

 

[UcMiami]

I do wonder about Crystal as an WNBA player - offensively I have no problem, but I think her size will be a significant liability as a pro. Hard for her to guard 6' PGs if they post her up with zone defense a no go in the pros. Moriah was short but has longer limbs and greater leaping ability. If I were a GM ...

 

[pvdoggy]

I do wonder about Crystal as an WNBA player - offensively I have no problem, but I think her size will be a significant liability as a pro. Hard for her to guard 6' PGs if they post her up with zone defense a no go in the pros. Moriah was short but has longer limbs and greater leaping ability. If I were a GM ...

I wonder how did Muggsy Bogues lasted 14 years in the NBA when he is even shorter than Crystal?

 

[Zanzman]

Incredibly athletic

 

[bballnut90]

I do wonder about Crystal as an WNBA player - offensively I have no problem, but I think her size will be a significant liability as a pro. Hard for her to guard 6' PGs if they post her up with zone defense a no go in the pros. Moriah was short but has longer limbs and greater leaping ability. If I were a GM ...

None of the PGs aren't ideal fits for the league IMO, although all 3 should make solid back ups:
-Dangerfield is just too small and not a great playmaker but is a good decision maker and stellar shooter.
-Harris has size and is great at creating shots but isn't a good scorer.
-Cooper is well built for the pro game and can score and dish but has more of a scorer's mentality than a PG. Also has red flags from Tennessee/SC days.

I still don't see the benefit of Dallas taking Harris at 5 and passing up Megan Walker when they can get Dangerfield or Cooper at 7. Whoever they take at 7 (likely Alarie or Hebard) doesn't have the same upside as Walker IMO.

 

[WFFL]

None of the PGs aren't ideal fits for the league IMO, although all 3 should make solid back ups:
-Dangerfield is just too small and not a great playmaker but is a good decision maker and stellar shooter.
-Harris has size and is great at creating shots but isn't a good scorer.
-Cooper is well built for the pro game and can score and dish but has more of a scorer's mentality than a PG. Also has red flags from Tennessee/SC days.

I still don't see the benefit of Dallas taking Harris at 5 and passing up Megan Walker when they can get Dangerfield or Cooper at 7. Whoever they take at 7 (likely Alarie or Hebard) doesn't have the same upside as Walker IMO.

Agreed 100% especially about Dallas passing on Walker.

 

[UcMiami]

I wonder how did Muggsy Bogues lasted 14 years in the NBA when he is even shorter than Crystal?

44 inch vertical and speed to burn
I like Dangerfield a lot but I don't think she is as fast or as good a jumper. I thought she was a slight defensive liability at Uconn, and I think WNBA teams will exploit that better than college teams tend to. And I don't think she is quicker than a lot of guards in the pros whereas Bogues was clearly the fastest on the court when he played.

 

[Geesworld]

As a Minnesota Lynx season tix holder. I must say I enjoy having Huskies on my squad. Megan looks good in blue.