what kind of drugs are they on, missing Nneka again???? Parker is probably not a future Olympian, but really? All I can think is that she didn't agree to it?
Copy that!what kind of drugs are they on, missing Nneka again???? Parker is probably not a future Olympian, but really? All I can think is that she didn't agree to it?
What, no Parker on the select team ?
I'm outraged.
That didn't take long!What, no Parker on the select team ?
I'm outraged.
McBride is out for the season injured, Vandersloot has been struggling with injuries this year and would probably have declined. I think a lot of players are looking forward to a month break from competition - and their teams are probably very happy not to have them involved. Would not be surprised if the Sparks team members are 'showing solidarity' and focusing on fitness for the second half of the WNBA season.Congrats to Kiah and Stef. I'm also a bit surprised Tiff Hayes was not asked to be part of it, but more shocked that Nneka was left off the team. Only thing I can think of is that she declined. Also, what about Tolliver? Vandersloot? McBride? Did you know Hayes is #11 in the league in scoring this year? And McBride is in the top 10.
what kind of drugs are they on, missing Nneka again???? Parker is probably not a future Olympian, but really? All I can think is that she didn't agree to it?
Sims is the only real point guard on the select squad, the others are shooters, Moriah has played well enough to be invited.1. Kelsey Bone must have impressed the selectors with her rebounding kills and team-spirit.
2. Tiffany Mitchell ahead of Jefferson - is two the limit for UCONN players making the team? Or is it because Mitchell is representing SCAR?
Hayes plays for AzerbaijanCongrats to Kiah and Stef. I'm also a bit surprised Tiff Hayes was not asked to be part of it, but more shocked that Nneka was left off the team. Only thing I can think of is that she declined. Also, what about Tolliver? Vandersloot? McBride? Did you know Hayes is #11 in the league in scoring this year? And McBride is in the top 10.
What, no Parker on the select team ?
I'm outraged.
1. Kelsey Bone must have impressed the selectors with her rebounding kills and team-spirit.
2. Tiffany Mitchell ahead of Jefferson - is two the limit for UCONN players making the team? Or is it because Mitchell is representing SCAR?
Come on! Alexis Jones a strong candidate for 2020? Are you talking US Olympic team? Alexis Jones is going to be the best PG in the nation this season? Where did Alexis Jones finish in the Lieberman voting last year?If Stokes can continue to improve her offense I see her as a serious candidate for the 2020 Olympics. The US will want post players whose strength is posting up and not so much ones that can step away from the basket to shoot as that role will be filled by the forwards.
I think Sims will likely be one of the new PGs on the 2020 with Jefferson, Diggins and Alexis Jones as strong candidates. Yes, Alexis Jones, who is going to be the best PG in the nation this season, IMO. She has many of the same qualities that Sims has, one of which is strength. Diggins and Jefferson don't have the same strength but bring quickness. Any PG selected needs to be able to score if needed or pass first if needed. I suspect that whichever PGs are selected will play the role that the coaching staffs asks of them.
These selections are Geno being tactical IMO. In Powers, Mitchell, Loyd , Copper, & Sims the select team is about as athletic as can be on the wing/guard positions. DT, Bird, Whalen, Angel, Maya, & Simone are going to have to hustle to defend on the perimeter. If they can defend these young guns the Olympic will likely be easier. If USA can't defend these young guns Geno may have to make an adjustment.I'm actually surprised both Powers and Mitchell made the team.. they essentially play the same position with a few differences, Mitchell is the better defensive player and Powers has the ability to play 'bigger'... like a SF.
I like Powers and I would like to see both become future Olympians.. both have improved far more than I would've expected upon entering the WNBA.