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Note this from John A:
http://courantblogs.com/uconn-women/a-mystical-night-for-those-who-value-uconn-players/#more-6244
In particular this quote from Mike Thibault about his experience coaching UConn alumnae in the WNBA:
“They know how to win. They expect to win. They practice every day to win,” Thibault said. “That is the mentality that has been instilled with them at UConn. And I would think the styles Geno and I use are somewhat close. They [UConn players] may learn some plays differently [in the WNBA}, but in terms of our expectations, our practices, the things we do, it’s very similar.
“In terms of myself, I know what I am getting [with UConn players]. They win. They are well-coached, well-prepared for this level.”
Specifically about Stef and Bria, he said:
“Their personalities fit with what we are trying to rebuild here in Washington,” Thibault said of Hartley and Dolson. “They are high energy, upbeat people. Stefanie’s personality may be more out-going than Bria’s, but they understand the big picture and bring energy into a locker room."
He certainly speaks from experience -- how many UConn players did he coach as the Sun's coach?
The article also said that the deal with Seattle for Bria was negotiated just before the draft, subject to the condition that the Mystics got Stef. Apparently he sees the two as "better together", if not quite a package deal.
http://courantblogs.com/uconn-women/a-mystical-night-for-those-who-value-uconn-players/#more-6244
In particular this quote from Mike Thibault about his experience coaching UConn alumnae in the WNBA:
“They know how to win. They expect to win. They practice every day to win,” Thibault said. “That is the mentality that has been instilled with them at UConn. And I would think the styles Geno and I use are somewhat close. They [UConn players] may learn some plays differently [in the WNBA}, but in terms of our expectations, our practices, the things we do, it’s very similar.
“In terms of myself, I know what I am getting [with UConn players]. They win. They are well-coached, well-prepared for this level.”
Specifically about Stef and Bria, he said:
“Their personalities fit with what we are trying to rebuild here in Washington,” Thibault said of Hartley and Dolson. “They are high energy, upbeat people. Stefanie’s personality may be more out-going than Bria’s, but they understand the big picture and bring energy into a locker room."
He certainly speaks from experience -- how many UConn players did he coach as the Sun's coach?
The article also said that the deal with Seattle for Bria was negotiated just before the draft, subject to the condition that the Mystics got Stef. Apparently he sees the two as "better together", if not quite a package deal.