I don't agree. Carleton is a very deserving recipient. She was named Big 12 POY ahead of Brown. Just because she doesn't get much media attention doesn't mean she's not deserving.
Absolutely ridiculous. Carlton isn't even in close to KLS. In fact, for the zilinth time KLS has clearly superior numbers over Durr and that's not even including her incomparable team play and intangibles.
Travesty. KLS has clearly superior numbers over Durr and, of course, that doesn't even include her incomparable intangibles and team play.
)Mangakahia has already announced she is returning to Syracuse. Isn’t Slocum draft eligible too? and Mompremier too?
Ask yourself this question. If KLS was on Carlton's team instead of her do you think KLS would average more than 21 PPG and that team would have won more games.Carleton put up 21.7 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 4.0 apg (Iowa State SOS - #6) and won the Big 12 POY award ( #3 RPI conference)
Lou is a better player but Carleton may have had a better season. She is very much worthy of All-American recognition (besides the fact that she is Canadian
Lou is worthy too, but there are more deserving players than there are spots.
An interesting mental exercise, but ultimately irrelevant to the question.
Yes and yes, I believe. I thought I read something that Mangakahia was leaving. I believe she's at least 23 years old, though she does have eligibility remaining.
She just announced she's staying another year. See Non-UConn news thread on the subforum.
Oh and KLS is not targeted by opponents. ISU lost to S.D, Tex, W Va, TCU and was ousted in the tourney by Mo.St. You can't be serious, can you? She put up big numbers because she had the ball all the time, but that didn't prevent her team from being beaten by inferior teams.
If team performance were the deciding factor, then someone on Baylor and Notre Dame would've been on 1st team.
Agree, when you get POY of a P5 conference you’re bound to be on some 1st or 2nd all-American team.
Phee gets 27 of 28 first team votes. The most by any of the five first team players. BUT she is not selected as a POY finalist. Someone does not know talent when they see it.
Stats don't often tell the story. UConn often doesn't have top scorers. Over the years how many times has Lou hit 20 and then sat out 4th quarter in a romp. Injuries and a sometimes changing role also kept Lou's votes down, especially in a year with so many deserving players. Being among the best non point guards at passing isn't a sexy vote getter either. Her assists often came on passes that were more NFL worthy than NCAA. In the WNBA they will be.Carleton put up 21.7 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 4.0 apg (Iowa State SOS - #6) and won the Big 12 POY award ( #3 RPI conference)
Lou is a better player but Carleton may have had a better season. She is very much worthy of All-American recognition (besides the fact that she is Canadian
Lou is worthy too, but there are more deserving players than there are spots.
I would agree that Napheesa will have to modify her game and become the 4 not the 5 she plays at UConn and she'll be fine. I think Vegas would do themselves a lot of good pairing Pheesa with Wilson. I actually don't think Kalani Brown or McCowen will last long in WNBA unless they get in better shape. They aren't able to run the floor for long periods of time like the current centers in the WNBA. They might end up being good back ups but I don't see starter until fitness is addressed. That's what separates Geno from other coaches, Dolson got fit in college so she was ready for the pros.
I think Napheesa will be fine. I don’t think she will have to modify her game. She will be a 4, the only reason she’s not a 4 now is because obviously she’s the only option to play 5. She’s 6’1 or 2, most 4’s in the W are about that height. I just don’t think she will struggle because she’s relentless and her motor is through the roof. Like all rookies there’s a transition but from my view she will be fine. Ever since she was in high school, you could tell she was lock for the W with her knack for rebounding and ability to finish in the post. If you get invited to try out for USA B in college and make it end rounds over actual WNBA players sound pretty good to me.
