Noticed a whole lot of front-court performers on the defensive teams. I get it: they can block and/or alter shots and frequently can get steals or 50/50 balls. However, those steals and open-ball situations are frequently generated by some tough ball-hounding. ND alums Lindsey Allen and Skylar Diggins-Smith put a lot of pressure on ball handlers and both came on strong in the second half of the year.
SDS also blocks a lot of shots for a point guard. I'd nominate her for 2nd team All-Defensive Team.
I agree with just about everything in this article. Being a UConn fan, I would have loved to see Aaliyah Edwards be included on the all-rookie team and if she played as many minutes as Clark, Reese, etc, her numbers would be better, and missing the last couple of games due to injury doesn't help. That said Leonie Fiebich has has a solid season, especially the 2nd half and will likely grab the spot Aaliyah could have gotten.
Talisa Rhea snagged Skylar and Nneka, pulling Seattle out of their bottom-dweller situation. Perhaps worth an EOTY mention.
Noticed a whole lot of front-court performers on the defensive teams. I get it: they can block and/or alter shots and frequently can get steals or 50/50 balls. However, those steals and open-ball situations are frequently generated by some tough ball-hounding. ND alums Lindsey Allen and Skylar Diggins-Smith put a lot of pressure on ball handlers and both came on strong in the second half of the year.
SDS also blocks a lot of shots for a point guard. I'd nominate her for 2nd team All-Defensive Team.
I agree with just about everything in this article. Being a UConn fan, I would have loved to see Aaliyah Edwards be included on the all-rookie team and if she played as many minutes as Clark, Reese, etc, her numbers would be better, and missing the last couple of games due to injury doesn't help. That said Leonie Fiebich has has a solid season, especially the 2nd half and will likely grab the spot Aaliyah could have gotten.