Next year's top-10 players - ranked by The Athletic

[maxw]

They have Juju 1 and Paige 2, showing the authors' (Sabreena lives in LA) bias and limited knowledge.

Sabreena routinely ranked UConn late teens in her many rankings in Feb/Mar.

The Athletic has some of the best writers and coverage of college basketball with in-depth articles (like the one on Geno - great read), but also has some recently-out-of-college writers who don't seem to understand the history and pedigree of UConn and Geno.

Here's hoping for an injury-free and undefeated season next year!

Caitlin Clark is headed to the WNBA. Who's got next for the 2024-25 season?

These stars have next. What to expect next season from (new) big names.

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[jdote33]

They have Juju 1 and Paige 2, showing the authors' (Sabreena lives in LA) bias and limited knowledge.

Sabreena routinely ranked UConn late teens in her many rankings in Feb/Mar.

The Athletic has some of the best writers and coverage of college basketball with in-depth articles (like the one on Geno - great read), but also has some recently-out-of-college writers who don't seem to understand the history and pedigree of UConn and Geno.

Here's hoping for an injury-free and undefeated season next year!

Caitlin Clark is headed to the WNBA. Who's got next for the 2024-25 season?

These stars have next. What to expect next season from (new) big names.

theathletic.com

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Thanks for sharing. I'm not sure exactly what they mean by star. I do but don't at the same time. Like I didn't get y Lauren Betts and Aneesah Morrow were not on the list but some of their teammates were. Georgia Amore was left of the list. Reagan Beers. Idk I was disappointed as I do think the Athletic does quality work.

 

[Jaml]

They have Juju 1 and Paige 2, showing the authors' (Sabreena lives in LA) bias and limited knowledge.

Like ESPN, they must value high volume/low percentage shooting over efficiency.

 

[hoophuskee]

Like ESPN, they must value high volume/low percentage shooting over efficiency.

ESPN does, for sure.

 

[Jumper33]

I’m definitely not convinced Stuelke is going to be the 7th best player in the country.

 

[Bone Dog]

Nope. Flaujae before Milaysia. Like 'em both but FJ is the better 2 guard on both ends of the court. And how is Beers not even on the list but Stuelke is????

 

[Kaizen]

Azzi should be in if she is healthy ...........

 

[LwrcasefaN]

A $1 for anyone who can figure out how they came up with this list. For example, Fulwiley is undeniably exciting, but...she has the 2nd to last FG % on the team and the lowest of the guards. Maybe Pao Pao or Raven shoud be on here?

 

[jdote33]

A $1 for anyone who can figure out how they came up with this list. For example, Fulwiley is undeniably exciting, but...she has the 2nd to last FG % on the team and the lowest of the guards. Maybe Pao Pao or Raven shoud be on here?

So this was my whole thing about the article. It's confusing because it didn't necessarily say the 10 best players but instead the 10 stars for next season. I think Ashlyn Watkins may be SC's best player but I think Fulwiley is a bigger star. Similarly for UCLA, I think Betts is their best player, but Kiki Rice is Jordan brand and may be a bigger star. I'm guessing, and I don't really know how to quantify it or how they assess this but that's their reasoning for why they put out.

 

[Puppy Love]

A $1 for anyone who can figure out how they came up with this list. For example, Fulwiley is undeniably exciting, but...she has the 2nd to last FG % on the team and the lowest of the guards. Maybe Pao Pao or Raven shoud be on here?

I think that they drew random names out of a hat.

 

[Urshurak]

That entire publication is a joke. Someone on here thinks it’s quality? Yikes.

 

[JellyBean]

The whole article is interesting. I appreciate the writer for sharing their view point but we all know, that Top 10 list is going to be different for a lot of people. Some great talent on that list but a lot of talent was left off the list.

 

[fireford]

A $1 for anyone who can figure out how they came up with this list. For example, Fulwiley is undeniably exciting, but...she has the 2nd to last FG % on the team and the lowest of the guards. Maybe Pao Pao or Raven shoud be on here?

They put all of the names on a dart board and if a dart landed on your name, then you made the list.

$1 please....