In her 4 seasons at UConn, Stewie had an uncanny ability to raise her game during the Big Dance, earning 4 straight MOP awards during UConn’s 4 straight national championships. I once suggested that in March Stewie would find the nearest phone booth and emerge as Supergirl.
Based on the game yesterday when Seattle closed out a good Minnesota team to advance to the finals. Stewie continues to step up when the games mean the most. In perhaps her best playoff game since she entered the W, Stewie was phenomenal. She tallied a career playoff high of 31 pts (14-22, 2x3’s), 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks.
As much as I love DT, Stewie continues to make a strong case for GOAT. Does anyone really believe that Las Vegas has a chance against Seattle with Stewie playing at this level?
Agreed. There will be no drop off in her recent performance in the championship games.
This is the Storm's year. They won't be denied. I'm calling it now, the Storm in 4 games. Don't be surprised if Stewie is named the MVP of the championship games.
To answer your last question: No! If
Liz Cambage had decided to play this year, the Aces would have had a much better chance of winning the championship. Without her, no. The Aces'
Dearica Hamby, the WNBA's Sixth Woman of the Year the past two seasons, is not expected to play again this season because of a right knee injury. They can't win without Hamby.
The true league MVP will be revealed next game!
I believe she already has.
While Stewie was phenomenal, 39 year-old Sue Bird was merely great with 16 pts and 9 assists, while continuing to defy mother-time. Nice efforts also by youngsters Pheesa and Crystal in a losing effort. UConn WBB had its imprint all over this game. I hope basketball recruits everywhere were watching.
Me too. The facts speak for themselves. We keep touting how well UConn graduates fair in the WNBA, and how much they are coveted by most teams/coaches in the league. While coming to UConn is no guarantee of being a first round draft selection, it greatly enhances your chances.
The recent history of UConn seniors that opted for the drat speaks for itself.
I think back to the steal Moore made in the final seconds of the game against Depaul, saving us from a loss, and I marvel at her supreme determination and athleticism. Then I think back to that block Stewart made on Rutgers, covering the full court in the same time it took the opponent to travel 3/4 of the court, and my impression is more like “this is child’s play for her.” The game seems so easy for Stewart (though I know it requires hard work) that it undermines impressions of her athleticism and skill.
Stewie is very comfortable with the game pro game now. The great ones make it look easy. She has enough games under her belt now that she is a comfortable as one can get. No surprises at this point. She knows exactly what her coach and teammates need and expect her to do.
Las Vegas and the Sun had a good run this season. I think the Sun win tomorrow (Tues) night's game 5, and punch their ticket to the championship series against the Storm. They appear to be playing harder and with more urgency and determination than the Aces. The Aces should have put them away earlier. I'm surprised the Sun took them to 5 games. A tip o' the turban to Alyssa Thomas.......
who gutted it out, and played through a lot of injury and pain. With her, they have a chance. Without her, they have no chance. SHE is the heart and soul of the Sun.
