WNBA Draft

[Blueballer]

Yo, "Coach" Peck! If Mike T. is gonna help develop Kelly, they're gonna have to trade her to DC.

Peck is SO clueless. My jaw dropped when I heard her say that.

 

[alexrgct]

Kelly won't have to buy a cup of coffee in this state. Her wnba salary will go further as a result.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

OMG, seriously? Mathies over Kelly? I know I am biased, but Kelly totally shut her down. Twice.

Sorry for turning this into a Kelly Faris love-fest.

Exactly right.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Hadn't really thought about it but Chicago is going to be very interesting next year with EDD and Sylvia. Not sure what the rest of their team looks like, but that is a pretty interesting pair.

Swin Cash, Courtney Vandersloot, Epiphanny Prince.

They have a lot of talent.

 

[UcMiami]

Swin Cash, Courtney Vandersloot, Epiphanny Prince.

They have a lot of talent.

No I am really excited about that team - Sylvia and Swin at 4 and 5, EDD as the 2/3 with prince and CV - that should be a killer starting line-up.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Prediction:

At the WBCA game, young girls were flocking to EDD as if she were the Pied Piper. Elena is very gracious. Her jersey will be the top seller of the rookies--more than Skylar's--and among the top 5 in the league. Folks will want to erect another statue outside the arena when her career is done.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Exactly. They tried to talk to Griner, who still cannot talk. What a waste,. At least Kelly can talk.

I think Mulkey has been a decent coach, but I hold this against her.

There was absolutely no question when Griner was going to go, there was no question who was going to pick her. Write out a speech and practice it. Over and over. This is Kim's fault, and it isn't the first time.

I sat here and my mouth fell open and I thought: HUH??? You had the last 6 months to think of something to say!! Give her a que card and sell Nikes. Sheesh.

 

[Vowelguy]

Peck is SO clueless. My jaw dropped when I heard her say that.

Lobos jaw dropped when peck said that Indiana was favorite.

 

[JoePgh]

It is a surprising pick given the presence of Kalana and Ally Hightower, and yes, it's possible that one of the three will be trade bait (or may be cut if that doesn't work out). Kelly isn't the scorer that Hightower sometimes is, but on every other dimension, I would consider her game to be better than either of theirs. There is no doubt that Kelly's college career at UConn was superior, statistically and otherwise, to Kalana's. But the appearance that the pick creates is poor -- it looks like a sop to UConn fans rather than a serious basketball pick.

I think the Sun were in the position of picking the best available player regardless of position, and now they will be a little thin in the front court without Asjha. (Will Kelly again have to be a backup 4?) It will be interesting to see if Johanna Leedham turns out to be a serious WNBA player.

I have to question why the Indiana Fever picked Clarendon ahead of the local girl, looking at their business situation (none too great attendance for such a good team) as well as their basketball situation. I will admit to not having seen a lot of Clarendon, but judging from the NCAA tournament, I can't see her contributing at anything near the level of Kelly.

I still find it interesting that none of the other Baylor seniors are even being mentioned -- aren't they better than than Kamiko Williams?

 

[RS9999X]

Peck is SO clueless. My jaw dropped when I heard her say that.

The best thing about Carolyn Peck: She acts like guys really care about her opinions on basketball . That's why I'm watching you Carolyn. Yes siree.

 

[UcMiami]

I do not blame the Sun for taking Kelly because I do think she will be a great WNBA player, but I do think the team is a mess this year with the injuries. And definitely Kalana, Hightower and Kelly have similar qualities and not all three will remain. I thought there were a few teams that would have been better for her at least this next year.

 

[UcMiami]

Finally talking to Kelly now.

 

[CBus13]

I know this is typically a Uconn board...but is anyone else surprised by Markel Walker not being picked...I felt she was so multi-talented...Like I think Whitney Hand was phenomenal when she was healthy...but really?! Kamiko Williams was kind of a shock for me as well. Being so high that is.

 

[stwainfan]

Kamiko Williams was kind of a shock for me as well. Being so high that is.[/quote]

 

[dtbtbtb]

I'm surprised that D. Williams, and T. Spani were not drafted.
Some other thoughts: Diggins will make Tulsa interesting (she looked real fine and she can sure talk = she'll be the face of the team for years to come).
I think that IN and LA will be really sorry they didn't pick Kelly.
Lobo sounds so much better when she does not scream. She is articulate, smart knowledgeable and a pleasure to listen to her analysis.

 

[Jmpenn]

I'm surprised that D. Williams, and T. Spani were not drafted.
Some other thoughts: Diggins will make Tulsa interesting (she looked real fine and she can sure talk = she'll be the face of the team for years to come).
I think that IN and LA will be really sorry they didn't pick Kelly.
Lobo sounds so much better when she does not scream. She is articulate, smart knowledgeable and a pleasure to listen to her analysis.

Spani played most of the last season with back pain. She really needs some time to rest. I'm sure the GMs were aware of her medical issues. Hopefully after some rest she will be able to play overseas.

 

[rocky rococo]

I'm surprised that D. Williams, and T. Spani were not drafted.

If I'm Sun management, I'm texting Destiny Williams an invite to camp tonight.

 

[easttexastrash]

I saw her play on TV this season on the Big12 Network and she is a real athlete.

A real leaper and she can shoot. I thought she might be top 5 and I would take her over Bone.

 

[CamrnCrz1974]

With Faris, you know what is are getting...hard-working, versatile player, who maximizes her skillset, allows other players to be stars, and is the consummate glue player - the catalyst to help the team win.

With other players, their ceilings are higher. But will they reach those ceilings? There is so much more by way of player-coach relationships, motivating factors, etc., to factor into the analysis. With Faris, you know what you will get, and you will get the same things no matter who is coaching and no matter what team she is on. For a good team, like CT is, that is a good fit. You don't need a cornerstone of a franchise; you need a player who will help the team win and get he Sun "over the hump."

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

What C Crazy just said. And I would almost like to take that thought and apply it to some college teams. The high potential players vs. the solid known commodity.

Thanks for the insight, Cam.

 

[socal613ws]

nice lovely person the sun are getting. + she will set tix at the mohegan sun where they play.

 

[earl the pearl]

I'm surprised that D. Williams, and T. Spani were not drafted.
Some other thoughts: Diggins will make Tulsa interesting (she looked real fine and she can sure talk = she'll be the face of the team for years to come).
I think that IN and LA will be really sorry they didn't pick Kelly.
Lobo sounds so much better when she does not scream. She is articulate, smart knowledgeable and a pleasure to listen to her analysis.

Lobo was really great last night, she was the best thing on the telecast. Agree she is so much better without the screaming and she really knows her WBB!

 

[earl the pearl]

A real leaper and she can shoot. I thought she might be top 5 and I would take her over Bone.

I think Bone will be a washout.

 

[UcMiami]

I think Bone will be a washout.

She has the physical gifts to be very good, but I don't get the sense she has developed them in college the way she could have. I think of the transformation Tina accomplished in four years and she was maybe a less highly regarded in HS? I would compare Bone to Kia Vaughn in terms of development. So yes, I wonder if she will blossom as a pro or end up falling by the wayside. And with that question, not sure you can use such a high pick. Similar to their pick last year.

 

[Outside Shot]

Tina Charles was National HS Player of the Year.