She's an elite rebounder (11.1 per game in 2021-22) and has impressive anticipation as a help defender. Jackie Young left Notre Dame and was the Las Vegas Aces' No. These include her basketball IQ, her consistent motor and competitive toughness and her selflessness as a basketball player. Build a brand for themselves, build a brand for the university.. She also has a reliable mid-range jumper. Questions the prospect raises: This season Clouden has turned the ball over 2.9 times per game, which is a result of her new role as a facilitator. For some, it's worth it. For some, it's worth it. Pro-ready skill: In her fifth year of eligibility at Notre Dame, Dodson proved she can crash the offensive glass at a high level. Khayla Pointer (LSU, Guard, Graduate Student), Pro-ready skill: Pointer can score at a very high level. Natasha Cloud, Diamond DeShields, Lexie Brown and Erica Wheeler commented last year on a Highlight Her graphic, noting that there are only 12 spots on each of 12 teams. Purchasing a Platinum membership gives you access to everything ProspectsNation.com offers annually or monthly. of The Next, she can take some dribbles off that lead her to being disadvantaged while defending drives to the basket. The WNBA required players to "opt-in" to the draft this year, as did the NBA, because student-athletes have the option of returning to school for an extra year given COVID-19. Tennessee didn't get within two points again. "We saw the ratings [in the 2020-21 season] in women's college basketball and the tournament and the Final Four. How much potential she has at her size is what might make Austin most exciting to WNBA talent evaluators. The Seattle Storm drafted Ezi Magbegor in 2019 when the Australian center was 19. She had 18 points on 6-11 3-point shooting, while pulling down a team-high eight rebounds against Syracuse on 1/21. The unfortunate reality is there are not a lot of places for them to go if they chose to leave early. Pro-ready skill: Cunane is a solid post scorer who thrives with her back to the basket. Recorded a team high seven rebounds in addition to eight points and two steals in the Sweet 16 vs. Oregon. Enough said. She has scored 20 or more points in seven conference games this season. What set her apart during her collegiate career was her ability to create off the dribble along with her exceptional footwork and a laundry list of pro-ready moves, such as her hesi and crossover. The league needs expansion first for the growing talent coming up into the professional ranks. Team of the Naismith Women's Player of the Year Midseason Team. WNBA draft: Why Paige Bueckers, Aliyah Boston won't be drafted I think whats interesting in this conversation is, I think players should have a choice, always. Diamond DeShields left Tennessee as a junior to play overseas in Turkey ahead of the 2018 draft that also included early entrant Azura Stevens of UConn. Elissa Cunane (NC State, Center, Senior). Her six made 3-pointers are the most by a UofL freshmen since Mariya Moore made six 3-pointers (6-9) in a 69-56 win over Ball State on Nov. 23, 2014. Wells can score at all three levels, especially succeeding when she creates in space. during her collegiate career, Sjerven's 6'2" size will come into questionespecially defensively against taller and stronger centers. Bibby's athleticism and lack of lateral quickness are things she'll struggle with if she makes it to a WNBA training camp. I'm glad she's on my team.". Sabally only played in two collegiate seasons due to two ACL tears, and during the 2021-2022 season, she reinjured her right knee. Pro-ready skill: Ramirez is an excellent spot-up shooter who canned 40.2 percent from three while averaging 6.5 attempts per game in her final collegiate season. WNBA players have historically complemented their salaries with potentially more lucrative overseas contracts and marketing deals. Projected draft position: Later in the third round. Joanne Allen-Taylor (Texas, Guard, Senior). "This is a draft with some good players, not generational players," said Cheryl Reeve, head coach and GM of the Minnesota Lynx, on her podcast, The Cheryl Reeve show. Smith's calling card is her raw shooting skills, but questions surround how she can use her 6'0" frame to contribute to the game in other ways besides shooting and scoring. She can guard multiple positions, play both on and off the ball, distribute as a ball-handler and score at all three levels. She led the Huskies to the brink of reaching the title game and became the first freshman to win a score of awards, namely the John R. Wooden Award for college basketball's most outstanding player. And in 2020, Oregon's Satou Sabally, UConn's Megan Walker and Texas A&M's Chennedy Carter were first-round picks as eligible juniors. Questions the prospect raises: According to Peter Kilkelly at Five Out Basketball, Melbourne shot 33.3 percent from three-point range this past season in the WNBL, a stat that will need to improve in the WNBA. While Dunn raised that point, there must have been a reason the Washington Mystics, who value hard workers, traded out of the No. 18 in ESPNs Top 25 Players in the NCAA Tournament, In ACC Play, she rankedsixth in the league with 15.4 points per game, while shooting 45.7 percent from the floor, which ranked, Reached double figures in 14 of 17 ACC games, including four 20-plus point performances and a 34-point game at Clemson, Grabbed a team-high nine rebounds while adding nine points in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament vs. South Carolina on 4/1, Recorded her fourth straight 20+ point game, scoring a team high 22 points on 9-15 from the field, and added 3 rebounds, one, assist, two steals and one block in the Elite 8 win of the NCAA tournament vs. Michigan on 3/28, Recorded her third straight 20+ point game, scoring a team high 23 points on 7-21 from the field and tied her career high with six assists in the Sweet 16 win of the NCAA tournament vs. Tennessee on 3/26, Led the team with 21 points on 8-17 shooting including 3-6 from deep, while grabbing six rebounds in the second round win of the NCAA tournament vs. Gonzaga, Scored a team high 20 points, adding four total rebounds and three steals in the opening round win of the NCAA tournament vs. UAlbany, Led team with 20 points on 4-5 shooting from deep, while adding six rebounds and five assists at Notre Dame, Led the team with 20 points, marking her third game this season with 20-plus points, adding five rebounds and two steals in. WebHome. While she's an effective playmaker, her scoring ability has been inconsistent. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. Cubaj's most transferable pro skill set is on the defensive end. Nia Clouden (Michigan State, Guard, Senior). Recorded a team-high 17 points on 7-13 from the field, in addition to four rebounds and two assists at North Carolina on 2/17, Second on the team with 16 points, adding two rebounds, two assists and two steals in the win over Notre Dame on 2/13, Scored a career-high 34 points in the win at Clemson. Engstler's limits on offense, especially her ability to score on the inside, might prevent talent evaluators from taking a chance on her. Questions the prospect raises: While the 5'7" Pointer has proved herself as a talented scoring guard, her push passes at point guard could use work. Her ability to read the opposing offense has set her apart. This INCLUDES a player card with video highlights posted and access to premium player evaluations in the senior, junior and sophomore classes. In 2021, Paige Bueckers built a never-before-seen freshman season for powerhouse Connecticut, a program that itself has experienced a fair share of unprecedented marks. 2018: Check Me Out Seattle, USA Basketball U17 National Team While her versatility is her blessing, she can be inconsistent in some of her roles. Hillmon has underdeveloped perimeter skills as a 6'2" forward, as she's only able to score at one level. "I like the requirements right now selfishly because I think it grows women's basketball," former UConn star and ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo said in 2021. As a junior, she helped lead Cashmere to a 23-3 record and the Washington Class 1-A state semifinals. International players who do not play collegiate ball in the U.S. are eligible if they turn 20 during the calendar year of the draft. She also can stretch the defense on a pick-and-pop and slips well on pick-and-rolls. Kayla Jones (NC State, Combo Forward, Graduate Student). Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2021 and has been updated to reflect the 2021-22 women's college basketball season heading into the 2022 WNBA draft. Projected draft position: Middle to late second round, 7. Questions the prospect raises: While Allen-Taylor showed out in the NCAA tournament, averaging 12.8 points in four contests, a glaring weakness in her game is her inefficiency from the three-point line, as she shot 33.3 percent last season. Aisha Sheppard (Virginia Tech, Guard, Graduate Student). Louisville lobbied for weeks that Mykasa Robinson was the best defender in the Atlantic Coast Conference. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. Had a team-high 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting and set a season high with five threes against Clemson. https://sports.yahoo.com/louisville-guards-hailey-van-lith-231016663.html A player who graduated from a four-year school prior to the draft or within three months after the draft can declare. She scored more than 2,000 points after her junior season and set every major statistics record at Cashmere with one year to play, including single-game records for points (52) and 3-point field goals made (12). Indiana Fever interim general manager Lin Dunn believes this might be the best class she's seen since A'ja Wilson went No. Pro-ready skill: Howard has a lot of skills that will allow her to have success in the W right now. 6. We constantly will be searching for more benefits for our Platinum Members! Recorded her second double-double of the season with a team-high 20 points and 10 rebounds against #4/5 Ohio State. WebA player who graduated from a four-year school prior to the draft or within three months after it can also declare. For now, there are other changes to accomplish first. While Paige Bueckers was out for a couple of months, Nelson-Ododa proved how versatile she can be as a point-post player. That's life-changing money for a lot of people, but it pales in comparison to $8 million a No. In the previous CBA, rookies like four-time UConn champion Breanna Stewart made around $40,000 a year on a rookie contract. 1 pick in the draft. Pro-ready skill: At 6'1", Jones showed the type of matchup problem she can create against smaller guards and slower bigs in NC State's Elite Eight double-overtime loss against UConn. 1 selection in the draft lottery in December. RELATED: WNBA Top Draft Pick Charli Collier Talks Her Milestone and Custom Sergio Hudson Look. 9. Courier Journal (Nov11, 2021) -Hailey Van Lith found her own way and is Louisville's rising star She's slow to change angles to get better positioning. LOUISVILLE, Ky. - With the 2021-22 women's college basketball season now officially in the books, it's only a matter While scoring most likely won't be what she hangs her hat on at the next level, she can be relied upon to set a solid screen, roll and find the best look. Projected draft position: Early- to mid-second round, 5. A player card created for a HS aged player of your choosing. For a guard, the long ball is imperative in the W. 8. , talent evaluators appreciate the 6'3" Egbo's length and tenacity at the defensive end. Shot 49-128 (.383) from 3-point range and 44-53 (.830) from the free throw line. That a large group of talent opted out of the 2020 season and will return this year doesn't help the matter. 14 Kentucky, Led team with 16 points, shooting 7-15 from the field, while recording five rebounds vs. Belmont, Scored 11 points on career-high 17 field goal attempts (4-17), while recording three assists and two steals at Washington, Led team with 19 points, shooting 11-12 from the free throw line vs. Arizona on 11/12, 8 of her 19 points came in fourth quarter, Named preseason All-ACC, Nancy Lieberman Award Watch List, Naismith Trophy Watch List, no. Video shows Cowboys Prescott taking snaps, moving well, Thamel: Millers firing tells truth about coaching in NCAA, Former Florida State, Giants WR arrested on murder charges, Rapinoe blasts Warriors Green for takes on womens sports, namely the John R. Wooden Award for college basketball's, exceptions in the collective bargaining agreement. Questions the prospect raises: Sabally only played in two collegiate seasons due to two ACL tears, and during the 2021-2022 season, she reinjured her right knee. the No. ESPN recently ranked the top-25 players in the Final Four. Cunane isn't known for imposing her will physically, but Dodson struggled against her in the Sweet 16. Bueckers and fellow freshman phenom Caitlin Clark at Iowa were both asked about it and demurred, noting the choice isn't available to them so there's no purpose in thinking about it. But there are some exceptions in the collective bargaining agreement for juniors such as Texas' Charli Collier, projected to be the No. She led the team in rebounds with six and tied a career high with five steals. 7 and Hailey Van Lith at No. 7. Questions the prospect raises: Ramirez can clearly shoot well from deep, but her field-goal percentage from everywhere else is troubling, as in her college career her two-point field-goal percentage was never above 45.5 percent. She also has the qualities of a tweener, a player who can theoretically play both power forward and small forward. Junior Hailey Van Lith was again named All-ACC first team. During her senior season, she shot 39.3 percent from three on 4.3 attempts per game. Pro-ready skill: Cubaj's most transferable pro skill set is on the defensive end. Keeping top-notch talent in college year after year grows the collegiate game, and in women's basketball, it still has an outsized impact on women's basketball at large. She is the first UofL womens basketball player to earn ACC Freshman of the Week honors since Asia Durr did so on Feb. 1, 2016. While Henderson is well-built and muscular, she's listed at 5'7" and will be bound for mismatches. In the previous CBA, rookies like four-time UConn champion Breanna Stewart made around $40,000 a year on a rookie contract. Recruiting Rundown -- A regular feature designed to give readers a look at propsects nationwide and the schools that have been showing recent interest in these players. Cunane isn't known for imposing her will physically, but Dodson struggled against her in the Sweet 16. It's possible this has impacted her explosiveness and lateral quickness. Emphasis on the "wants to," which was exactly how Dream general manager Dan Padover described Howard on the defensive end. Named 2020 Gatorade and MaxPreps Player of the Year in the state of Washington. She'll also struggle to defend post-ups because of her slender 6'3" frame and how strong her pro opponents will be. On the floor, it's Hull's ability from beyond the arc that should make her a shoo-in for a spot in a WNBA training camp. 18 on ESPN Top 25 list, Represented the USA at the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series stop in Montreal on Sept. 3-4, finished with 3-1 record and Van Lith paced the USA in its three victories with 18 points, which tied as the top output on the day, added four key assists and eight rebounds, Along with Emily Engstler,played with the USA 3x3 women's team at the FIBA 3x3 U23 Nations League in Voiron, France, finished with 5-3 record with all losses coming to host France. Hailey 1 pick and within the draft lottery, 2. This INCLUDES a player card and access to premium player evaluations in the senior, junior and sophomore classes. Her efficiency from deep will also need to improve at the pro level. Boston won't turn 22 until December 2023. Reached double figures in 18 of 30 games, including a season-high six game streak to begin her career. She is the second Cardinal taken in this year's draft. WNBA rookies drafted first through fourth in 2021 will receive $70,040 in base salary. Another question is: Will she improve her lateral quickness to defend other 3s when she plays on the wing rather than in the post? Sophomore Year (2021-22): Louisville's Hailey Van Lith has found her confidence. How much has this affected her athleticism on defense, and how much of a concern is her health to talent evaluators? Her lateral movements are quite slow, and she struggles to execute and recover on hedges. Rhyne Howard (Kentucky, Guard/Wing, Senior). Pointer can score at a very high level. while averaging 6.5 attempts per game in her final collegiate season. 1,694. Another question is: Will she improve her lateral quickness to defend other 3s when she plays on the wing rather than in the post? Veronica Burton (Northwestern, Guard, Senior). In 2016, Aerial Powers (Minnesota Lynx) left Michigan State as a junior and UConn's Morgan Tuck left with a year of eligibility remaining after taking a redshirt as a sophomore. Defense is what makes Burton pro-ready, and her, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors is convincing evidence. Pro-ready skill: Sjerven put her name on the map after three double-digit scoring performances against fellow W prospects in Shakira Austin, NaLyssa Smith and Naz Hillmon in the NCAA tournament. During the 2021-2022 season, she only shot, Egbo had difficulty adapting to new coach Nicki Collen's system at first, but. I think whats interesting in this conversation is, I think players should have a choice, always. And in 2020, Oregon's Satou Sabally, UConn's Megan Walker and Texas A&M's Chennedy Carter were first-round picks as eligible juniors. Projected draft position: Early third round, 10. Former Gonzaga star Jalen Suggs had his lifelong dream fulfilled last night at the NBA Draft. In her final season, she registered 2.7 fouls per game, the highest rate of her career. Ranked second on the team with 30.2 minutes and 1.2 steals per game, thirdwith 11.2 points and 5.2 reboundsand fourth with 2.1 assists. Access to schools of interest lists on numerous prospects. Build a brand for themselves, build a brand for the university.. Fans will be tuning in for another college season to watch Boston, Bueckers and other talent that showed out in the tournament. Her competitive spirit and 40-minute focus in college could be a concern at the pro level. The most well-known name in women's college basketball will not be drafted Thursday night. Scored a team-high 21 points on 8-11 shooting, 3-5 from deep, vs. DePaul on 12/4. Hannah Sjerven (South Dakota, Center, Redshirt Senior). Questions the prospect raises: Collen's system was much closer to what Egbo would be put into at the pro level. She's an effective screener and makes intelligent reads on the floor. I think the next step is to have the choice, Taurasi said, via AP. Their paths are 3,000 miles different, UConn coach Geno Auriemma said during tournament media availability. In a call Friday, ESPN analyst LaChina Robinson communicated how valuable that quality is to talent evaluators: "I think whenever you have a player that can show up on the big stage when their number is called or their team needs some momentum, that's exciting for WNBA coaches and GMs," she said. She's an elite rebounder (11.1 per game in 2021-22) and has impressive anticipation as a help defender. Natasha Cloud, Diamond DeShields, Lexie Brown and Erica Wheeler were all among the first to comment on a Highlight Her graphic, noting that there are only 12 spots on each of 12 teams. Shakira Austin (Ole Miss, Center, Senior). For a big, the 6'2" Bibby can stretch the floor and hit three-point shots at a clip above 30 percent on around four to five attempts per game. Paige Bueckers built a never-before-seen freshman season for powerhouse Connecticut, a program that itself has experienced a fair share of unprecedented marks. 1 in the 2021 WNBA draft. Questions the prospect raises: While her versatility is her blessing, she can be inconsistent in some of her roles. It wasnt the priority in the moment, Bird said, via the Associated Press. 1 pick this week. Collen's system was much closer to what Egbo would be put into at the pro level. Her footwork for a 6'4" big is impressive as she excels at preventing dribble drives. hailey van lith wnba draft. It's a few years later, a trend is there and it's time to revisit it. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. In her final season, she registered. One will have the opportunity to be 1-2-3 pick in the NBA draft and make millions and millions of dollars. She's slow to change angles to get better positioning. International players who do not play collegiate ball in the U.S. are eligible if they turn 20 during the calendar year of the draft. Her footwork while guarding players in the post is a bit lackadaisical, and sometimes she comes across as unfocused. She also struggles to recover on defense and isn't a great help defender. Projected draft position: Potential No. While Dunn raised that point, there must have been a reason the Washington Mystics, who value hard workers, traded out of the No. Second on the team with 13 points, contributing three rebounds, one assist and one steal in the win at Pittsburgh on 2/24. WNBA mock draft: Villanova's Siegrist soars into lottery pick. She's an exceptional rim protector who can hedge in addition to function in drop coverages. It was her third-straight game with 20-plus points. Set a career high with 13 free throws made, tied for fourth most by a Louisville player in a single game in program history. She also struggles to adapt to the physicality needed when she's faced with a double-team. Two kids from the same neighborhood, same background, same everything go to school 3,000 miles apart. "We saw the ratings this year in women's college basketball and the tournament and the Final Four. Questions the prospect raises: Inconsistency has been Williams' downfall throughout her college career and has prevented her from reaching her potential as a guard thus far. In her final collegiate season, Gray shot. Sue Bird, four-time Seattle Storm champion and WNBA Players Association vice president, said the union briefly discussed it during CBA negotiations in 2019, but didn't revisit it with so much else on the table. And then on the flip side, there were games when Westbrook looked hesitant and afraid to play aggressively. Web hailey van lith wnba draft. Although at 6'3" she has length and size as a post player, she also struggled with physicality and staying out of foul trouble. She also is coming from a mid-major school in Delaware that didn't allow her to compete against the more pro-ready talents in the country. Projected draft position: On the draft-board bubble, 1. #ncaaW #ACCwbb@LouisvilleWBB's Mykasa Robinson is *the only player in the country* averaging at least 5 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and less than 2 turnovers per-game, per @herhoopstats. 1 spot. Note that player cards are only available to annual subscribers. Led the Cards with 19 points on 8-for-16 shooting and was 3-for-4 from three and played all 45 minutes on the road in overtime against #10 Notre Dame. 6. Sue Bird, four-time Seattle Storm champion and WNBA Players Association vice president, said the union briefly discussed it during CBA negotiations in 2019, but didn't revisit it with so much else on the table. Access to the our full signing class rankings. Sabrina Ionescu could have declared as a junior in the April 2019 draft, for example, because she turned 22 on Dec. 6 later that year. Had 11 points, three rebounds and two steals against #20/18 NC State. Had 18 points, season-high four threes, set a career high with seven assists and tied a career high with two blocks in the win over Pitt. She earned the honor after averaging 11.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals, while shooting a perfect 10-10 from the free throw line to help the No. She is the only player in the NCAA this season with at least 20 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and five steals in a game. We'd all love to see Bueckers or Boston in the WNBA sooner than later. Destanni Henderson, South Carolina Senior Guard, There is a general consensus among multiple. Pro-ready skill: Sheppard is an excellent shooter who can make shots off the dribble and on catch-and-shoot attempts. The Sweet 16 field is in trouble Returning (9): Mykasa Robinson, Norika Konno, Merissah Russell, Liz Dixon, Hailey Van Lith, Olivia Cochran, Alexia Mobley, was the No. Questions the prospect raises: When I saw Cunane live and up-close, it was clear she needs to improve her defense. Prospects given approximate draft projections are divided into positions and ranked in order of their league readiness. "I like the requirements right now selfishly because I think it grows women's basketball," former UConn star and ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo said on a pre-draft conference call. Louisville, the No. She won't be taken in the 2022 WNBA draft, either. At Michigan State, she took on some ball-handling duties, so she could be slotted at either point guard or shooting guard. 7overall by espnWHoopGurlz. Dodson played her best basketball with the Irish in 2021-22, but how she matched up against Elissa Cunane in her final collegiate game was concerning. Kayla Wells (Texas A&M, Wing, Graduate Student). She averaged 33.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. She also has the qualities of a tweener, a player who can theoretically play both power forward and small forward. 1 spot. Scored 13 points, converting on all of her attempts from the field in the second round of the NCAA Tournament vs. Northwestern. hailey van lith wnba draft hailey van lith wnba She has trouble finishing at the rim, has limited post moves on the block and shot. During her junior season, she showed the potential to shoot 40 percent from three, a number that dropped to 32.5 percent in fewer games as a senior. At 6'4", Staiti can stretch as a mid-range and three-point jump-shooter. Although at 6'3" she has length and size as a post player, she also struggled with physicality and staying out of foul trouble. 1 pick in NFL Draft, for deadly crash, Vanessa Bryant settles remaining claims over Kobe crash site photos for $28.9M. She successfully exposed smaller guards who defended her one-on-one. Offensively, Williams can score at all three levels and can be hard to guard when she's slashing through the paint. She's an effective screener and makes intelligent reads on the floor. She took Michigan to the Elite Eight for the first time in 2022. Questions the prospect raises: Dickey has fine size as a guard but might be a bit undersized as a wing. Players should always have a choice.. Those rules are increasingly a topic of discussion that came to the forefront with Bueckers, then again in 2022 with the rise of national player of the year and NCAA champion Aliyah Boston, and it's not as clear of a call to change the rules as it is with the NBA. A player who turns 22 in the calendar year of the draft can renounce their NCAA eligibility and enter. The other will be back at UConn.. Her lateral movements are quite slow, and she struggles to execute and recover on hedges. Clicca su Gestisci impostazioni per maggiori informazioni e per gestire le tue scelte. Courier Journal (Oct 27, 2021) -How Louisville basketball's Hailey Van Lith has prepared for starring role Led the team with 18 points and four assists and tied a career high with four steals against Gonzaga. We should have that option. Second- and third-round draft picks are already a long shot to make rosters and some first-round picks might not make it either. There was a lot to pack into the CBA after players opted out following the 2018 season. Ranked in top six among ACC freshmen in points per game, 3-point field goals, steals, assists and rebounds. Jordan Lewis (Baylor, Guard, Graduate Student). One of two players, joined by Dana Evans, to start all 30 games. Within the draft lottery and potential No. Pro-ready skill: At 6'1", Burrell possesses the length and athleticism that could lead to her being a key rotation piece. All season, Smith was the Cardinals' go-to shot-maker, especially when the defenses collapsed on Hailey Van Lith, a more dynamic guard. While Hollingshed's shot has improved, it's still not mechanically as sound as it could be. Access to the video tab on player profiles to see some of the best players in action. Pro-ready skill: While Paige Bueckers was out for a couple of months, Nelson-Ododa proved how versatile she can be as a point-post player. In her final years at UConn, she's proved that those natural skills can be translated over to the defensive side of the ball. Pro-ready skill: Allen-Taylor has proved to be a staunch defender, playing in a system that is predicated upon its high-pressure defense. 1 overall pick in 2019. Team CONF GB 1 name atop the scouting report. She turned the ball over 2.1 times per game and picked up 2.2 fouls per contest, Thursday during a predraft call. The most well-known name in women's college basketball will not be drafted Thursday night. She grabbed 115 offensive rebounds last season. Questions the prospect raises: Defensively, her footwork and quickness aren't where they need to be to help contain drives to the basket. Questions the prospect raises: Lewis proved how versatile and tough she is to guard during her graduate year at Baylor. 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