Mock WNBA Draft

[OldAlum]

Well that certainly speaks to the quality of her play. She is a huge gamble with that knee.

 

[Shades]

You guys are all gloom and doom about Tuck's knee. Does anybody have a detailed diagnosis? What if it needs nothing more than an arthroscopic procedure?

 

[TerpWomenFan]

You guys are all gloom and doom about Tuck's knee. Does anybody have a detailed diagnosis? What if it needs nothing more than an arthroscopic procedure?

Look at Tamika Catchings. She had a very bad ACL injury her senior year and had to sit out her entire rookie season with Indiana. Now she's a 10 time All Star and a MVP. Some knee injuries are worse than others, but I can't see Tuck's situation any different than TC coming out of college with the knee. The underlying issue obviously is Tuck coming back for her redshirt senior season and getting UConn back to the Final Four.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Look at Tamika Catchings. She had a very bad ACL injury her senior year and had to sit out her entire rookie season with Indiana. Now she's a 10 time All Star and a MVP. Some knee injuries are worse than others, but I can't see Tuck's situation any different than TC coming out of college with the knee. The underlying issue obviously is Tuck coming back for her redshirt senior season and getting UConn back to the Final Four.

A 1-time injury is much different than a chronic condition.

Morgan had knee problems coming in, she missed nearly an entire season, continues to wear a brace precautionarily, and missed 2 weeks again this year. It's not like tearing an ACL where at some point you're basically back to normal and you can almost forget it happened. This is a chronic situation where the knee will have to be continuously and carefully managed for her entire career.

This is why I have thought all along that she's gone after this year -- she knows this, and will want to maximize her time in professional basketball, since it is clearly going to be limited.

 

[Shades]

If Tuck were to declare for this year's draft, I believe the Sun would draft her. That's what Sun fans want. The Sun have a stacked front line. Tuck would be the 5th post player, and I'd be surprised if she got more than 10 mpg as a rookie.
Shouldn't be too hard to survive that.

I dunno.... she already said she wants to get her masters. This is a ball player who actually likes going to school. She should probably just go ahead and get her masters, and try for what will probably be a forever unmatched 5th national title. These are the kind of things that are more valuable than an early $45K for a season of WNBA.

 

[Bonpland]

If Tuck were to declare for this year's draft, I believe the Sun would draft her. That's what Sun fans want. The Sun have a stacked front line. Tuck would be the 5th post player, and I'd be surprised if she got more than 10 mpg as a rookie.
Shouldn't be too hard to survive that.

I dunno.... she already said she wants to get her masters. This is a ball player who actually likes going to school. She should probably just go ahead and get her masters, and try for what will probably be a forever unmatched 5th national title. These are the kind of things that are more valuable than an early $45K for a season of WNBA.

I agree. In another thread I said much the same thing. There is nothing that she will do in one year as a pro that can compare to what is possible if she stays here at Storrs. Of course if her mind is made up then she should leave and pursue her dream, but taking four-five months off, rehabing as much as she can, and then being nursed through another collegiate season, one where her leadership, example, and timely play, might lead to another title, would deliver her to stand alone status among legendary Huskies and it's an opportunity that she alone will ever have.

Fortunately she'll make up her mind without the benefit of our advice, and unless we've misjudged her completely she'll make the choice that's right for her.

 

[CL82]

The bigger question is whether Tuck will last a full season in the WNBA with her knees.

That is the question, isn't it? I think so, but I think Europe would be too much.

 

[hoophuskee]

Can't she bypass the wnba and play International ball? International pays a lot more. She has a big name in terms of the draft. .

 

[Waquoit]

Tuck would be the 5th post player, and I'd be surprised if she got more than 10 mpg as a rookie.

You don't use the 3rd pick of the draft on a 5th post player. If she comes in, others will be going.

 

[Waquoit]

Can't she bypass the wnba and play International ball? International pays a lot more. She has a big name in terms of the draft. .

That sounds like the right move to me. Take the summer off.

 

[ricky]

Seattle should trade Jewel for # 2. Morriah is just way better all around.

 

[Striper69]

Tuck at 4 is very risky, given her knee history. Last year she was relatively healthy, but this year she seems to be struggling with the same knee again.

Tuck will return to UCONN.

I'd put Tiffany Martin at least at #3 (depending on the team's needs). Whoever made up this mock draft is a mock draftmaker.

 

[easttexastrash]

If Tuck were to declare for this year's draft, I believe the Sun would draft her. That's what Sun fans want. The Sun have a stacked front line. Tuck would be the 5th post player, and I'd be surprised if she got more than 10 mpg as a rookie.
Shouldn't be too hard to survive that.

I dunno.... she already said she wants to get her masters. This is a ball player who actually likes going to school. She should probably just go ahead and get her masters, and try for what will probably be a forever unmatched 5th national title. These are the kind of things that are more valuable than an early $45K for a season of WNBA.

I am surprised that she is not already working on her Masters Degree. Baylor has four players who have already completed their undergrad degrees and are working on their Masters Degrees.

 

[easttexastrash]

Tuck will return to UCONN.

I'd put Tiffany Martin at least at #3 (depending on the team's needs). Whoever made up this mock draft is a mock draftmaker.

I would put Courtney Williams from South Florida as my number 2 player. I think that after Stewart that she will have the biggest impact for her team. That girl can flat out play.

 

[Striper69]

I would put Courtney Williams from South Florida as my number 2 player. I think that after Stewart that she will have the biggest impact for her team. That girl can flat out play.

I'd say that Martin is a better rebounder and just as good a scorer. YMMV though.

 

[baggerbob]

Will Seattle make a bold move (not giving up Stewie) for the 2nd pick?

Give up Jewell for the 2nd pick, have Moriah with Sue, and Stewie for a couple years.

 

[Striper69]

Will Seattle make a bold move (not giving up Stewie) for the 2nd pick?

Naaa...

 

[easttexastrash]

I'd say that Martin is a better rebounder and just as good a scorer. YMMV though.

Martin is certainly a great player and will probably will be the POY in the Big12 this year. But Williams has the advantage when it comes to speed. Alexis Prince virtually shut Martin down the last time that Baylor played OSU, limiting her to 12 points, and there are much better defenders in the WNBA. But Martin did have an impressive 11 rebounds.

 

[reno tony]

I would put Courtney Williams from South Florida as my number 2 player. I think that after Stewart that she will have the biggest impact for her team. That girl can flat out play.

I've watched her play many times and as much as I love Moriah, I would take Courtney second. You can have the Tiffany girls and all the other guards, I'll take Williams. She shot the ball too much early in the season but once they had some other scorers step up her stats are getting a little better. She can jump through the roof and rebounds like a big post. Last UCONN game she went up over Gabby's back to take a rebound from her. If she had gone to UCONN she would be serious NPOY threat to Stewie. JMHO

 

[easttexastrash]

And let's not forget that San Antonio already has a pretty good PG in Danielle Robinson, which is why it surprises me that mock drafts have them taking a PG with their pick. If San Antonio wants to take a guard I think it will be a shooting guard, such as Williams.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Give up Jewell for the 2nd pick, have Moriah with Sue, and Stewie for a couple years.

Give up the ROY for an untested 14 year old!

 

[hoophuskee]

I've watched her play many times and as much as I love Moriah, I would take Courtney second. You can have the Tiffany girls and all the other guards, I'll take Williams. She shot the ball too much early in the season but once they had some other scorers step up her stats are getting a little better. She can jump through the roof and rebounds like a big post. Last UCONN game she went up over Gabby's back to take a rebound from her. If she had gone to UCONN she would be serious NPOY threat to Stewie. JMHO

Stop it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Give up Jewell for the 2nd pick, have Moriah with Sue, and Stewie for a couple years.

That's the bold move I was thinking of. Or perhaps Langhorne and someone else.

 

[easttexastrash]

Stop it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I always find that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! helps me win a argument. Works every time.

 

[HuskiesU]

I hope the Connecticut Sunday takes Courtney Williams and Rachel Bonham. They need to add scoring from the backcourt to go along with Bentley. They are loaded in the Post