The Great Height Debate Part-Nth

[dogged1]

Good evening everyone. First apologies for the uneven line drawing. But I am glad that it served its purpose-spark debate about player height.

I knew there would be an expert photog, graphic designer etc that would give a better assessment of the photo.
Just to add an additional wrinkle to the conversation.

Isn't Shea Ralph 6'0? CD is sub/equal to 6'0? and Marisa 6'2.
If Marisa is indeed 6'2 as her playing bio states, then Batouly may also be 6'2

I was beginning to wonder if you didn't regret that original post. But thanks for posting it, gave us all a chance to have a little fun.

 

[willtalk]

Something else that always must be considered, along with everything else already mentioned, is if anyone is not standing straight or if they are bending a knee somewhat. This you can not see in these pictures.

Actually measuring a persons height, via the top of their heads, for basketball purposes is rather academic. The length of necks and the size of a persons head are variable. Look at the level of their shoulders and consider the length of their arms. Reach is all important, since it is very unusual for anyone to either shoot or block shots with the top of their heads.

 

[Intpseeker]

I suggest a pinned "Bria Hartley Memorial Thread" title that can be added to every time this subject comes up.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I suggest a pinned "Bria Hartley Memorial Thread" title that can be added to every time this subject comes up.

Bria has become famous over her height controversy. She's in the category with Celsius, Kelvin, Ohm, et al. based on the now famous "Hartley Unit."

 

[YellwJcket999]

I was beginning to wonder if you didn't regret that original post. But thanks for posting it, gave us all a chance to have a little fun.

No not at all. I couldn't reply until later in the day. This site and RebKell always gives a good conversation and perspectives.
There are very few who are very enthused about WCBB so finding your tribe (even when we disagree) is always fun.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

For most of my adult life I've been 5'7" tall. Now after my heart/bladder/back surgeries in the past year my Doctor tells me I'm 5'4"! Besides the pain and discomfort I've had to put up with through my surgeries, et al, I have to now put up with the fact I've lost 3" in height! Pretty soon I'll be sounding like the WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST from the Wizard of Oz, "I'm shrinking, I'm shrinking!" This sucks big-time!

 

[cbraarj]

I am 6ft 1in been this since freshmen year in HS. I have had the oppurtunity to talk with Shea a couple times over the years and she is a solid 6 footer! Each time she was in sweats and sneakers.

 

[HuskyNan]

Folks are assuming the picture is perfectly horizontal.

 

[trb123]

I have been intrigued by a much smaller (in magnitude - an inch or two) and wider spread problem.
Not exactly a problem because I am aware that many players are listed taller than they actually are.
Kara Lawson was listed at 5ft 9in at Tennessee. She shrank an inch or two to win the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award as the best senior player under 5ft 8in.
Then she grew an inch to play at Tennessee at 5ft 9in again and then finish her WNBA career at that height as well.