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j66kicker said:
She should consider it a real opportunity. Biggest market, talent on the team, hopefully new arena & new coach - sounds like a draftee's dream scenario to me.
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My thinking is that she would want to stay on the West Coast, closer to home. That would make Seattle the best choice. ( Maybe Los Angeles.) It all depends on how important that is to her. If it doesn't happen her rookie, year, I think it will happen at some point in her career.
 
Alarie could prove to be the 2nd best player in the class, I wouldn’t be shocked to see her go in the top 4.
 
bballnut90 said:
Whoever got picks 3 and 4 were screwed big time unless Sabally comes out, which I dont see happening with her younger sister sitting out this year again. 1 and 2 are no brainers, but after that it is incredibly tricky. Both Hebard and Mompremier were likely late 1st or 2nd round picks if they came out this year and neither is ideal for Indiana. Alarie could be a good choice, but I dont like the idea of KLS when you already have Vivians who is a proven commodity filling that exact role. And honestly, KLS may lose a lot of her trade value thanks to her overbearing mother.
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Chennedy Carter would be my pick for the Fever if she decides to come out early.
 
MilfordHusky said:
I haven't seen her play, but I need to. I remember her father at Duke.
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Snippet from a year end wrap up story in the Athletic. Besides the obligatory praise about Napheesa (and Dantis), it goes into the strengths and weaknesses going forward.

Where the Lynx stand: Napheesa Collier recasts the...

Sims’ and Robinsons’ futures in Minnesota won’t be solely contingent on their performances in Seattle, but Reeve and her staff will have to evaluate who they want leading their offense going forward.

The Lynx finished with an offensive rating of 98.8 at the end of the 2019 regular season, which was a slight decline from their 100.8 rating in 2018, but their real offensive troubles came from an added 2 turnovers per game.

It’s unlikely that the Lynx will be able to find a reliable point guard with their No. 6 pick in the 2020 draft:mad: though they found a pretty darn good player this year at No. 6 — but adding a capable ball-handler who excels at making entry passes into the post should be a priority for the Lynx in free agency.

“We’re open to change,” Reeve said. “That’s probably the best way to say it. We’re not going to be afraid to get involved (in free agency) and see what’s available.”


I suppose they may make a run on Crystal at #6? but Crystal will probably need to up her game to another level. But Reeve does love UConn products.
 
bballnut90 said:
Whoever got picks 3 and 4 were screwed big time unless Sabally comes out, which I dont see happening with her younger sister sitting out this year again. 1 and 2 are no brainers, but after that it is incredibly tricky. Both Hebard and Mompremier were likely late 1st or 2nd round picks if they came out this year and neither is ideal for Indiana. Alarie could be a good choice, but I dont like the idea of KLS when you already have Vivians who is a proven commodity filling that exact role. And honestly, KLS may lose a lot of her trade value thanks to her overbearing mother.
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This draft is definitely not going to be the deepest (to put it lightly), but we'll see if any seniors step up this year and play themselves into obvious top 5 picks. I'm not thinking there are hidden Arike/Collier/McCowans/Durrs out there, but I wouldn't be surprised if there are hidden Alisha Grey (#4 pick), Ariel Atkins (a #7 pick), Vivians (#8) or Kia Nurse (#10)
 
eebmg said:
Snippet from a year end wrap up story in the Athletic. Besides the obligatory praise about Napheesa (and Dantis), it goes into the strengths and weaknesses going forward.

Where the Lynx stand: Napheesa Collier recasts the...

Sims’ and Robinsons’ futures in Minnesota won’t be solely contingent on their performances in Seattle, but Reeve and her staff will have to evaluate who they want leading their offense going forward.

The Lynx finished with an offensive rating of 98.8 at the end of the 2019 regular season, which was a slight decline from their 100.8 rating in 2018, but their real offensive troubles came from an added 2 turnovers per game.

It’s unlikely that the Lynx will be able to find a reliable point guard with their No. 6 pick in the 2020 draft:mad: though they found a pretty darn good player this year at No. 6 — but adding a capable ball-handler who excels at making entry passes into the post should be a priority for the Lynx in free agency.

“We’re open to change,” Reeve said. “That’s probably the best way to say it. We’re not going to be afraid to get involved (in free agency) and see what’s available.”


I suppose they may make a run on Crystal at #6? but Crystal will probably need to up her game to another level. But Reeve does love UConn products.
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One of the many areas where Maya is missed. She was a terrific passer and her post-entry passes from the wing were second to none. She had a lot of practice at UConn getting the ball to Tina Charles.

I don't know who's the answer at the point for the Lynx but if Robinson is the starting point guard next season I may need to reconsider being a Lynx fan. Her decision-making and floor leadership make my head hurt.
 
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Jmsdawg said:
Chennedy Carter would be my pick for the Fever if she decides to come out early.
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Carter has so many red flags with her style of play....not sure having her, both Mitchells and Wheeler makes a lot of sense. Haven't seen a ton of her but Alarie would likely be my pick if Satou isn't eligible. Guessing Carter sticks around all 4 years, too, but we'll see.
 
bbsamjj said:
This draft is definitely not going to be the deepest (to put it lightly), but we'll see if any seniors step up this year and play themselves into obvious top 5 picks. I'm not thinking there are hidden Arike/Collier/McCowans/Durrs out there, but I wouldn't be surprised if there are hidden Alisha Grey (#4 pick), Ariel Atkins (a #7 pick), Vivians (#8) or Kia Nurse (#10)
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Out of the 4 listed, I think Atkins was the only "hidden" pick. Gray was the 4th overall pick and in many mocks going as high as 2. Vivians was a 1st Team All American and sure fire solid pick, and Kia Nurse everyone knew would be a solid defender/utility player but surprised people with her scoring prowess. Slocum, Charles, Hebard and Mompremier are intriguing to me but I see this being a weak class outside of the top 2.
 
By "hidden" I mean going into their senior years, no one would have necessarily pegged these women as being sure fire WNBA contributors. I'll give you that Vivians was already fairly hyped going into her senior year, but I'm pretty sure Grey, Atkins, Nurse never made any All American teams above HM. I would put Slocum/Charles/Hebard/Monpremier all around their levels heading into their senior years (and others of course may get there too).
 
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bballnut90 said:
Carter has so many red flags with her style of play....not sure having her, both Mitchells and Wheeler makes a lot of sense. Haven't seen a ton of her but Alarie would likely be my pick if Satou isn't eligible. Guessing Carter sticks around all 4 years, too, but we'll see.
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Carter flaws are, IMO, associated with trying to do too much and getting flustered when she can not carry the load for the whole team. Again, IMO, Coach Blair has contributed to Carter’s problem by allowing that situation to continue to exist. Chennedy, IMO, would have progressed as a player much better under a coach like Geno or Vic. I realize Blair is a Texas A&M icon but I believe he has not allowed Carter to be all she can be and as such I think she will be a better Pro than collegiate player.
 
Aluminny69 said:
My thinking is that she would want to stay on the West Coast, closer to home. That would make Seattle the best choice. ( Maybe Los Angeles.) It all depends on how important that is to her. If it doesn't happen her rookie, year, I think it will happen at some point in her career.
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Pretty sure Las Vegas or Los Angeles is the closest to her family, and she could have gone to Vegas if she would have entered the 2019 draft.
 
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Indiana has plenty of small guards and big guards. Their most expendable players are PF McCall and C Mavunga.

Unfortunately for Indiana, the best players available at #3 will probably be guards. I could see them possibly trading the pick or reaching for Mompremier or Alarie.

I’ll have to check to see what Indiana’s free agent situation looks like.
 
Indiana is also getting back Vivians, who had a very solid rookie year, plus what one would expect is a much improved McCowan (which will be scary for the rest of the league).
 
Indiana Fever 2019
Small guards: [2020 status]
Erica Wheeler, signed guaranteed
Kelsey Mitchell, signed non-guaranteed

Middlin’ guards:
Tiffany Mitchell, unsigned RFA
Paris Kea, signed non-guaranteed

Large guards/Small forwards:
Shenise Johnson, signed guaranteed
Kennedy Burke, signed non-guaranteed
Victoria Vivians, signed non-guaranteed (suspended for 2019)
Betnijah Laney, unsigned

Large forwards:
Candace Dupree, signed guaranteed
Natalie Achonwa, signed guaranteed
Erica McCall, signed non-guaranteed

Centers:
Teaira McCowan, signed non-guaranteed
Stephanie Mavunga, signed non-guaranteed


Locks or have trade value
 
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5 in the first round from the Oregon schools--and all well deserved in the eyes of this UO homer and OSU admirer! Not many would have imagined this 10 years ago. :)
 
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Whether the Oregon schools have 5 in the 1st round or first 2 rounds, that’s a nice accomplishment. They made good coaching hires. At least the Ducks look positioned to continue a strong run for a few years, though they may never have a Sabrina again. It’s nice to see them up in the polls. I think it may be at the expense of SEC or ACC schools.
 
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