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Nika's outstanding defense last night, not getting into foul trouble, and a good 3 point shot strengthened her chances of getting selected.
I always thought so. Total team player and an offensive game still developing. Great defender and passer.I am thinking Nika Muhl will be drafted in the first round. What WNBA team wouldn’t want her big time after watching her handling of Caitlin Clark last night. Also a great backup point guard, and her shooting has really improved. Nika definitely upped her draft status this game. Anyone else think she will be invited to attend on draft night?
I believe that Nika just might go home so that she can prepare for the Olympics with the Croatian National team.
You're correct above are the qualifying teams.I didn't think that Croatia qualified for the Olympics.
I think Nika should concentrate on European basketball, where she can make more $, and be close to home. At best, she will be a second round WNBA draft pick. Despite her great defense and adequate three point shot, her ability to create her own shot is suspect.
I have loved her for four years. Her drive, intensity and spirit have been infectious at UConn. But my analysis of her skills is, by necessity,
dispassionate.
If she gets a chance to play in the WNBA she should definitely take it. It is the elite league for women's basketball and there are very few slots available. I'm not sure she gets another bite at the apple if she skips this one.I believe that Nika just might go home so that she can prepare for the Olympics with the Croatian National team.
I saw this video, posted on X, showing a young Nika Muhl guarding a young Caitlin Clark...cute....but not real
I saw this video, posted on X, showing a young Nika Muhl guarding a young Caitlin Clark...cute....but not real
I agree 100%. Nika will be a star in Europe. Once she starts to develope a jump shot and create her own shot, add in her defense, she'll be the steal of the wnba draft in 2025I think Nika should concentrate on European basketball, where she can make more $, and be close to home. At best, she will be a second round WNBA draft pick. Despite her great defense and adequate three point shot, her ability to create her own shot is suspect.
I have loved her for four years. Her drive, intensity and spirit have been infectious at UConn. But my analysis of her skills is, by necessity,
dispassionate.
A bit off topic about Nika but very valid comments about the way the teams in the W use the draft.The relatively few openings are somewhat a by-product of the salary cap. Most championship contending teams find it is better to spend the $70,000 or so on upgrading a rotation player, say one of your top 8, than using it for a 12th player. The rebuilding teams might want to try to develop a rookie, and they can't use their cap space sometimes because good free agents don't want to come there.
In addition the high picks go to the weak teams, and the late first round picks in addition to being lesser prospects, go to the better teams that often are shooting for a roster of 11, not 12.
She may be a difficult call on getting invited. Based on pure draft projections maybe not, but many would like to see her be there so from a ratings standpoint maybe yes. I hope she gets invited and goes even if she has to wait a bit to hear her name called.Does anyone think Nika gets invited to the draft event? Or will she just have to sit home and wait for the phone to ring as training camps get underway? Aaliyah will be there... would like to see Nika there too but I think they only invite people that are guaranteed to get picked.
Yes she will!Does anyone think Nika gets invited to the draft event? Or will she just have to sit home and wait for the phone to ring as training camps get underway? Aaliyah will be there... would like to see Nika there too but I think they only invite people that are guaranteed to get picked.
They really should invite more, but it may be uncomfortable for some to sit there while cameras keep sweeping across the room and they haven’t been picked.She may be a difficult call on getting invited. Based on pure draft projections maybe not, but many would like to see her be there so from a ratings standpoint maybe yes. I hope she gets invited and goes even if she has to wait a bit to hear her name called.
I wonder if the criteria is even the same this year. As I understand it they are in a much bigger venue this year, maybe because of the Caitlin affect. if so they might be able to invite far more players and families than in the past.