UConn in the WNBA

[Kaizen]

Liya has 10/11 but only 4-8 on FTs.

Wow, this is not very good, ...
But, I am more than happy enough ~~~

 

[Barkin Out]

Free Aaliyah, she hasn't won a dang game since the Elite 8.

Playing for Paige!

Reunion in the works

 

[RoadMaster]

 

[RoadMaster]

Happy Birthday, Lou!

 

[RoadMaster]

Louuuuu..

 

[RoadMaster]

 

[cancontent]

 

[rubymae4]

For those without the WNBA League Pass or other ways to watch WNBA games—get the WNBA app. Under the Watch section, “Quick Games” are posted where the game is distilled down to 10ish minutes. You can watch for free. Gives you highlights, lots of scoring, a few defensive standout plays, and a general feel for the game.

In the Games section, you can also easily find the games being played each day and who has broadcasting rights. During and after the game, there is an updated box score, play-by-play, and short video clips of good plays (without all of the obnoxious ESPN ads).

It’s an easy one-stop viewing app with nice resources for those who don’t want to pay for the League Pass. I figure even non-paid engagement with the app shows interest in the league.

 

[RoadMaster]

 

[MilfordHusky]

Liya fouled out (some questionable calls). She finished with 16/9/2/1/3, as her team got another win.

Meanwhile, MVPhee had 30/6/2/8/2. 8 steals is a team record. Minny won a close one.

 

[Bigboote]

I would’ve expected Dorka to play more tonight to counter LA’s size.

Aaliyah is looking really good. It seems almost as if teams are sleeping on her. Second game in a row that she led the Mystics at the start.

 

[RoadMaster]

 

[Scud49]

Love it, too cute:

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[JellyBean]

Yeah!! Aaliyah has been pretty impressive among this rookie class and she ain't getting a lot of press either. Well done, Aaliyah.

 

[yhun89]

Yeah!! Aaliyah has been pretty impressive among this rookie class and she ain't getting a lot of press either. Well done, Aaliyah.

In terms of rookie rankings overall, I’ve got her Top 3 behind Clark.

 

[RoadMaster]

 

[CL82]

I actually watched this game. Napheesa put on a clinic. Not only where her eight steals a personal high, they were also the franchise record, and too shy of the WNBA record. I find, this is just a me thing, that I struggle to get all the way through a WNBA game, but this one was excellent and entertaining.

 

[Gus Mahler]

I will never tire of seeing Lili make a steal out away from the basket and taking it to the house.

 

[Gus Mahler]

I actually watched this game. Napheesa put on a clinic. Not only where her eight steals a personal high, they were also the franchise record, and too shy of the WNBA record. I find, this is just a me thing, that I struggle to get all the way through a WNBA game, but this one was excellent and entertaining.

I'm the same way.

 

[NYCHUSKIES]

Napheesa is the epitome of art in motion. She does not have flashy moves or crazy speed. Her fundamentals though, her ability to understand what she can do with her body, and do it better than you, is what separates her from everyone else. Her motor never stops in games. We really had a good one when she was in storrs.

 

[JoePgh]

Napheesa is the epitome of art in motion. She does not have flashy moves or crazy speed. Her fundamentals though, her ability to understand what she can do with her body, and do it better than you, is what separates her from everyone else. Her motor never stops in games. We really had a good one when she was in storrs.

To me, there is a slight mystery here, similar to one that we have seen before.

When Katie Lou and Napheesa played together at UConn, I thought that their contributions to their team's considerable successes were roughly equal. KLS was actually drafted two positions higher than Napheesa, but in the WNBA Napheesa has had a stellar career while KLS has been ho-hum. (And they both took a year off for maternity, so that is not an explanation.)

The same thing happened with Tiffany Hayes and Kelly Faris. They came to the WNBA a year apart, but while they played together in Storrs, I thought they were contributing equally to their UConn teams. But in that case as well, Tiffany's WNBA career has flourished while Kelly's career fizzled.

I don't have an explanation, really. Do any of you?

 

[HuskyNan]

Yeah!! Aaliyah has been pretty impressive among this rookie class and she ain't getting a lot of press either. Well done, Aaliyah.

Even among UConn fans.

 

[my2cents]

Even among UConn fans.

I am a UConn women's basketball fan. Even though I wish all the former Huskies well in the WNBA, I think I have watched 5 WNBA games since it has started. Summer basketball has no interest for me.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I actually watched this game. Napheesa put on a clinic. Not only where her eight steals a personal high, they were also the franchise record, and too shy of the WNBA record. I find, this is just a me thing, that I struggle to get all the way through a WNBA game, but this one was excellent and entertaining.

Phee got some tips/deflections in the second half that nearly turned into steals. She was literally inches from recording 10 or 11 steals.

 

[BobbyJ]

To me, there is a slight mystery here, similar to one that we have seen before.

When Katie Lou and Napheesa played together at UConn, I thought that their contributions to their team's considerable successes were roughly equal. KLS was actually drafted two positions higher than Napheesa, but in the WNBA Napheesa has had a stellar career while KLS has been ho-hum. (And they both took a year off for maternity, so that is not an explanation.)

The same thing happened with Tiffany Hayes and Kelly Faris. They came to the WNBA a year apart, but while they played together in Storrs, I thought they were contributing equally to their UConn teams. But in that case as well, Tiffany's WNBA career has flourished while Kelly's career fizzled.

I don't have an explanation, really. Do any of you?

Athleticism. Also Collier has quicker feet plus she has improved her all around game more. Not sure about Hayes/Faris.