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Minnyme -> RE: Lynx stuff (3/2/2012 12:44:48 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: kgdabom quote: ORIGINAL: Minnyme She is a strong 3 pt shooting combo guard. She's a more stable replacement for Hornbuckle. Wiggins & Thorn will be back-up PGs. So I'm looking for a post to fill the final 11th spot on the 2012 roster. What is Erin Thorn likely to add to the team? Well the things above, she's a combo guard; can be a dangerous 3pt shooter, back up PG, good basketball IQ, team player who is willing to play reserve role on a stacked team. True would be nice to have a younger guard say Angel Robinson, but I don't know that she's playing overseas and that would be a must for her if she wants to make a WNBA team. She needs that pro exerience. This draft is not rich in guards w/stong PG skills, so I'm good with the vet guards & wings we have.

Minnyme -> RE: Lynx stuff (3/2/2012 12:58:33 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: kgdabom quote: ORIGINAL: TJSweens Houston's role was diminishing pretty severely. Wright and Wiggins were the first players off the bench and Harris will likely see a bigger role next year. Not to mention a 1st round draft choice coming in. She wanted to play somewhere were she could get some minutes. They were probably going to have to non tender her and moved up 6 spots in the 2nd round instead. Yes we are so good that she didn't have much of a role with us but it seems like we could have done better than six spot move up in round two for a talented player like Houston. Well I think you’re overstating her value a bit. No team in the league would give up a 1st round pick or a better player for a shoot/score first undersized PF like Houston. With the depth we have, she's low on the depth chart on the short 11 player roster. Scoring is her thing and when she’s focused (which is a 50/50 crapshoot) she can put up some number & even defend a little. But everyone ahead of her here is either bigger, a better defender and/or have higher basketball IQs. Ultimately the Lynx were able to broker a deal with the team that fits her and where she’d like to be. Phoenix style is to try to outscore teams and defense is optional; which is right up Char’s alley. Plus Phoenix is closer to her family in San Diego (her Mom is a cancer survivor & this past year seemed to be doing lots better so I hope that continues). She’s, an outgoing & energetic person and very well liked throughout her time here. She was active in the Twins Cities community, with her foundation Project Y.O.U. and mentoring projects. I wish her well.

Minnyme -> RE: Lynx stuff (3/2/2012 1:04:49 AM)
I think this is an updated draft board : 2012 Draft Order as of 3/01/12 Round 1 1. Los Angeles 2. Seattle (from Chicago 1/3/12) 3. WNBA Champs Minnesota (from Washington 4/8/11) 4. Tulsa 5. San Antonio 6. Phoenix 7. New York 8. Washington (from Atlanta 4/11/11) 9. Connecticut 10. Washington (from Seattle 4/29/11) 11. Indiana 12. WNBA Champs Minnesota Round 2 13. Los Angeles (from Tulsa 2/1/11) 14. Atlanta (from Washington 4/11/11) 15. Los Angeles (from Chicago 5/31/11) 16. Los Angeles 17. Tulsa (from San Antonio 5/2/11) 18. WNBA Champs Minnesota (from Phoenix 2/28/12) 19. WNBA Champs Minnesota (from New York 4/11/11) 20. WNBA Champs Minnesota (from Atlanta 4/11/11) 21. Connecticut 22. Seattle 23. Chicago (from Seattle 1/3/12, got from Indiana 4/29/11) 24. Phoenix (from Minnesota 2/28/12) Round 3 25. Tulsa 26. Washington 27. Chicago 28. Los Angeles 29. Tulsa (from San Antonio 5/2/11) 30. Phoenix 31. WNBA Champs Minnesota (from New York 5/27/11) 32. Atlanta 33. Phoenix (from Connecticut 4/11/11) 34. Indiana (from Seattle 4/29/11) 35. Washington (from Indiana 4/29/11) 36. New York (from Minnesota5/27/11)

David Levine -> RE: Lynx stuff (3/30/2012 6:53:33 PM)
Olympics: Lynx Lindsay Whalen, Seimone Augustus, Maya Moore make U.S. team Three players from the WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx - Lindsay Whalen, Seimone Augustus and Maya Moore - were selected to the 11-member U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, the Lynx announced Friday, March 30. The London Olympics will be the second for Augustus, a 6-foot-1 guard-forward who was part of the 2008 gold-medal team. Whalen, a 5-9 point guard and former University of Minnesota standout from Hutchinson, Minn., and Moore, a 6-0 forward, will go to the Games for the first time. "They're three of the best players in the WNBA, and they do have great chemistry together," U.S. Olympic coach Geno Auriemma said Friday on a conference call. "It's not only their talent, but they're unselfish and competitive, and they know how to win." Auriemma said the U.S. team benefits from the Lynx players' experience together especially because of the narrow window between the time the Olympic team first practices together (July 14) and the first Olympic games (July 28). "The fact that we have so little time to prepare, (you want) any added advantage you can get," he said. "These players have played together, they're comfortable together." "We are extremely proud of Seimone, Maya and Lindsay for having the distinct opportunity to represent their country in the Olympics," Lynx executive vice president Roger Griffith said in a statement. "Each of these women is incredibly talented and we look forward to seeing them play in front of the entire world this summer. We wish them the best in their quest for gold this summer."

Minnyme -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/13/2012 11:02:16 PM)
Draft Day is nearly here - Monday April 16 ESPN2 @ 1pm ct (only the 1st round) ESPN3 will simulcast the entire Draft. 2nd & 3rd rounds will be on ESPNU and NBA-TV The Draft board: http://www.wnba.com/draft/2012/draft_board.html WNBA Draft site : http://www.wnba.com/draft/2012/ ---------------------------------------------- quote: *Q. What do you expect from the No. 3 pick, and what are you going to do about those other draft picks?* CHERYL REEVE: You know, I think we are in a unique situation in that we feel like we have talent and depth at each position. I think when we describe our greatest need, we talk about, we need a player that is certainly first and foremost is talented. But we are looking for a second component, which is somebody that can understand playing a role or even a diminished role on a team. So the quality of the individual and their history in being able to step outside of being the best player on team, which most of these guys have been throughout their careers. So we are hopeful that we are able to combine the talent with the mind set of being selfless, which was such a big part of our championship run. And then we certainly expect that player to be somebody to be helpful to us; it may not be in the immediate future, but we would certainly have a plan for that player that would require patience. With regard to the picks outside the first round, we are in the same boat as everyone else in that none of us have very many positions available, and we will look to add what we believe is the best player in those positions, at 18, 19, 20, that will make for extremely quality training camps and hopefully put themselves and be in positions to actually compete to knock somebody off, but that will be tough to do, I think in all of our situations. quote: Q. When you pick a player at No. 3, how difficult is it going to be to preach patience and to have that player be content with a role on a loaded team? After all, these are top players who are used to being stars. And the second part is on draft day, do you anticipate you and Roger Griffith are going to be aggressive, or are you going to be in a position to sit back and field offers? CHERYL REEVE: You know, with your thoughts on No. 3 and preaching patience, it is something that we have been talking about and even publically, especially around these parts where I think our fans understand the situation that we are in. We are very excited to be adding a lottery pick to our team. There is nothing that isn't important about that. I think, again, it really depends on the player that you're talking about in terms of how hard it will be. But what I'm really, really confident in with our group is not only as a staff, I feel like it will be clear in our communication with them. But we have such a great group of players that it will be very easy for the player that's drafted to the Minnesota Lynx to be able to trust the situation. You know, I think whether it's our situation, which might seem more extreme than the others, but really for every player that's going to be drafted, there's going to be a challenge with regard to it's not going to resemble the same thing that has been for them throughout their college career, most likely. It's very rare that that happens. That's where we are in the league. I think our situation is a little more exaggerated. But I have got such a great group of veterans that I think we will be able to handle that very well. And again, the player will be disappointed. I never want them to be content. But certainly there's a lot of work to be done, and when their number is called, then they will be taught that's what pros do…they are always ready. I suspect the person we draft will really fit into our group. With regard to the second part, I don't know if I would ever describe Roger to be aggressive in any way. And I certainly don't think that this draft pick will be any different for him in that there's communication with a number of teams and often times how the draft plays out, if suddenly there's a player available that maybe a team can anticipate and would like to have that player, the phone rings. If not, then we are ready to make our pick and we move on.

David Levine -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/14/2012 12:09:56 PM)
Nate Parham's Mock Draft: 1. Nneka Ogwumike: This one should be obvious. But given the Sparks' roster, it's hard to exclude a trade or a less "safe" pick, which would throw of this entire mock draft. 2. Shekinna Stricklen: Every indication we've gotten - including a source close to Tennessee - is that the Storm are likely to select Stricklen. Until we hear otherwise, I'm going with that as the pick for the Storm. That doesn't exclude the possibility of selecting either Glory Johnson or Shenise Johnson, but the Storm do have a bigger need at that wing spot and on a veteran team that is actually set at every other position in the starting lineup this could be a good environment for Stricklen. 3. Shenise Johnson: Johnson is the second best player in the draft, in my opinion, and I have a hard time believing the Lynx will pass on her. Glory Johnson is an option as some might argue she's the best available, but Shenise Johnson would fit beautifully into what the Lynx do as a smart player, efficient passer, and versatile defender. 4/5: I actually think it's odd for people to suggest the Shock need help at every position but point guard - three of their four best players last season, statistically speaking, were Elizabeth Cambage, Tiffany Jackson, and Kayla Pedersen. Chante Black was among the top ten rebounders - defensive, offensive, total - in the league in the prior year before sitting out due to injury last year. Obviously, those players weren't enough to carry them to a playoff berth, but they're all still relatively young with potential to improve further. Their primary need is pretty clear, even with Cambage gone for the Olympics this season: a wing who can score from the perimeter to complement Cambage on the interior in the future and, preferably, defend. Shenise Johnson or Shekinna Stricklen would be great fits. Absent that, Devereaux Peters might be a good fit due to her defensive versatility, which could help. Glory Johnson arguably has more upside and could certainly make for an interesting complement for Cambage in the post if she continues to expand her shooting range and offensive repertoire. Ultimately, the Shock could go in a number of directions and that makes this a pretty pivotal pick given who's remaining on the board. For an 11-player roster that needs to add talent as they build for a future with Cambage, it's hard to see how they'd accommodate another post without a trade (which might make sense). I still don't exclude Samantha Prahalis as a possibility as someone who can score and would have Temeka Johnson there to take some pressure off of her while she adjusts to the WNBA game (just as the Chicago Sky went and got Ticha Penicheiro to support last year's lottery pick Courtney Vandersloot). But for now, I think the best talent on the board is Johnson. The Silver Stars, still desperate for rebounding, could take whichever one of Johnson and Peters is left on the board with Johnson's length looking like an almost ideal fit for them. 6. Samatha Prahalis: She is the top point guard in this draft, statistically, and Phoenix technically needs a point guard. It wouldn't be terribly surprising if their choice was Riquna Williams, particularly if Prahalis is off the board, due to a seeming fit with their system. But another player that might be interesting for them given Penny Taylor's injury: Julie Wojta. 7. Courtney Hurt: She's an outstanding rebounder - one of the best remaining available - and even though she might be considered undersized, her expanding scoring game could be useful to the Liberty. 8. Julie Wojta: If she's not off the board already, she would be a great fit for the Mystics as an athletic, versatile forward who can provide some perimeter shooting to a team that was third-worst in the league from behind the 3-point line last year. In fact, she'd be a great fit in Tulsa for the same reason, albeit #4 might seem a bit high. Actually she could go to any of the previous 3 teams and be a fit. Anyway, it's not hard to see how she could fill the role Marissa Coleman did previously for the Mystics. Most of all, based on the way she played at Green Bay - which is somewhat unconventional - she could be an outstanding complement to high usage scorers Matee Ajavon, Monique Currie, and Crystal Langhorne. 9. Natalie Novosel: Connecticut is tough to figure out and they seemingly have enough wings to distribute to two teams, but Novosel fills an obvious need as a 3-point shooter - her 41.1% 3-point shooting is among the best in this draft. 10. Tiffany Hayes: Again, the Mystics are a team that could use scoring - and defense for that matter - and Hayes might be able to offer a bit of both at the pro level. 11. Sasha Goodlett: Goodlett might be the best post player remaining on the board and the Fever do need rebounding. Vicki Baugh or Lynetta Kizer wouldn't surprise me here either. 12. Vicki Baugh: It's tough to gauge what a team as talented as the Lynx will do with a pick they might not even have room for on their roster. And this is the point where a lot of the clearest candidates for success are gone. Perhaps they go big here to prepare for Taj McWilliams-Franklin's eventual retirement after picking up a wing with the earlier pick and either Baugh or Kizer could be interesting choices. If they go with Glory Johnson at #3, LSU's LaSondra Barrett and Texas A&M's Tyra White would be very interesting selections. Dayton's Justine Raterman is also a name who hasn't gotten much national attention, but had an outstanding senior year and could easily project as a solid outside shooter, but might be better suited for one of their second round picks. http://www.swishappeal.com/2012/4/13/2947019/2012-wnba-mock-draft-2#storyjump

kgdabom -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/14/2012 5:27:24 PM)
Lynx need to figure out a way to get Ogwumike. Anybody else will be a waste of time.

Minnyme -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/14/2012 7:09:59 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: kgdabom Lynx need to figure out a way to get Ogwumike. Anybody else will be a waste of time. Now, now [;)] But no way LA gives up the #1 pick(Ogwumike) but they might be willing to give up 1 of their other post, (a slight maybe) but I have no interest in helping them fill any needs. So, we'll have to make due. [8D] For me, months ago I tagged 2 players that I'd love to have on the Lynx knowing we had no shot a Nneka Ogwumike. And at this point I still like those 2 players: Shenice Johnson-G/Miami & Devereaux Peters-PF/Notre Dame. S. Johnson is a combo guard. About the same height, built as Wiggins & Wright, is a good defender, has good handle ran the point some @ Miami and can create for herself & other on the offensive end. So why do we need another one of those you might ask [&o] -- Well, because she' good [:)] ) She would be a perfect fit because of her skills & personality; which is why I could have done w/out the team signing Erin Thorn if in fact Seattle does pass on SJ & she is there at #3. I would not trade Wiggins or Wright,so if a deal is looking to be made, only way I'd move any of our young guards is if someone came back with a BIG time offer .... and I just don't see that happening. So if she's selected I'd look for Maya Moore to slide over & play some PF when needed. That's the position she played most in college & lord knows she's better at it then Charde Houston so it wouldn't be that big of a stretch. As for Devereaux Peters, yes I like her over Glory Johnson. The thing that scares people away is that her first 2 yrs in college she suffered 2 ACL tears to the same knee. Thus the only reason I can see for some declaring GJ has the greater "up side". Now almost 3 yrs removed from her last surgery, her last 2 full season she was the Big East Defensive player of the year ('11,'12). She's shown she's durable playing 30+min/gm when ND wasn't blowing teams out. ND played a very similar style as the Lynx do. She's very good in the pick N roll game. People love how "athletic" GJ looks, she has the hyper, energy type of vibe. But she also has the bull in a china shop quality for me. Can’t be said that GJs a better rebounder then Peters. Both are agile, quick enough to step out & guard the perimeter. But Peters has by far been the better shot-blocker & is, IMO the better interior defender. I feel that Peters is the more disciplined defender (despite her early foul trouble in the F4 Championship game) then GJ. Both need to work on their offensive games beyond the paint. Overall, I just like Peters game a little better. She’s more of a perfect fit then GJ for me. Peters past knee issue don’t bother me so much when I look at what we need from a rookie post that won’t be getting but 5-15 mins/ from game to game. I’m not willing to trade any of our returning players (trading E. Thorn would be ok w/me) unless it was some blockbuster type deal with what we’d get in return. So if we should come out the draft with S. Johnson or D. Peters or G. Johnson, I’ll be good.

kgdabom -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/14/2012 10:51:36 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Minnyme quote: ORIGINAL: kgdabom Lynx need to figure out a way to get Ogwumike. Anybody else will be a waste of time. Now, now [;)] But no way LA gives up the #1 pick(Ogwumike) but they might be willing to give up 1 of their other post, (a slight maybe) but I have no interest in helping them fill any needs. So, we'll have to make due. [8D] For me, months ago I tagged 2 players that I'd love to have on the Lynx knowing we had no shot a Nneka Ogwumike. And at this point I still like those 2 players: Shenice Johnson-G/Miami & Devereaux Peters-PF/Notre Dame. S. Johnson is a combo guard. About the same height, built as Wiggins & Wright, is a good defender, has good handle ran the point some @ Miami and can create for herself & other on the offensive end. So why do we need another one of those you might ask [&o] -- Well, because she' good [:)] ) She would be a perfect fit because of her skills & personality; which is why I could have done w/out the team signing Erin Thorn if in fact Seattle does pass on SJ & she is there at #3. I would not trade Wiggins or Wright,so if a deal is looking to be made, only way I'd move any of our young guards is if someone came back with a BIG time offer .... and I just don't see that happening. So if she's selected I'd look for Maya Moore to slide over & play some PF when needed. That's the position she played most in college & lord knows she's better at it then Charde Houston so it wouldn't be that big of a stretch. As for Devereaux Peters, yes I like her over Glory Johnson. The thing that scares people away is that her first 2 yrs in college she suffered 2 ACL tears to the same knee. Thus the only reason I can see for some declaring GJ has the greater "up side". Now almost 3 yrs removed from her last surgery, her last 2 full season she was the Big East Defensive player of the year ('11,'12). She's shown she's durable playing 30+min/gm when ND wasn't blowing teams out. ND played a very similar style as the Lynx do. She's very good in the pick N roll game. People love how "athletic" GJ looks, she has the hyper, energy type of vibe. But she also has the bull in a china shop quality for me. Can’t be said that GJs a better rebounder then Peters. Both are agile, quick enough to step out & guard the perimeter. But Peters has by far been the better shot-blocker & is, IMO the better interior defender. I feel that Peters is the more disciplined defender (despite her early foul trouble in the F4 Championship game) then GJ. Both need to work on their offensive games beyond the paint. Overall, I just like Peters game a little better. She’s more of a perfect fit then GJ for me. Peters past knee issue don’t bother me so much when I look at what we need from a rookie post that won’t be getting but 5-15 mins/ from game to game. I’m not willing to trade any of our returning players (trading E. Thorn would be ok w/me) unless it was some blockbuster type deal with what we’d get in return. So if we should come out the draft with S. Johnson or D. Peters or G. Johnson, I’ll be good. Well if we want one of them we can obviously get one of them. Player by the name of Stricklen you didn't mention would probably be the only other possibility. I irritate some of the Lynx fans around here for saying this but as much as I love Whalen the super-quick PG types can give her trouble and I want that backup ball handler who can come in and help handle the press. Maybe Shenice Johnson can do that I don't know.

Minnyme -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/15/2012 12:45:05 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: kgdabom Well if we want one of them we can obviously get one of them. Player by the name of Stricklen you didn't mention would probably be the only other possibility. I irritate some of the Lynx fans around here for saying this but as much as I love Whalen the super-quick PG types can give her trouble and I want that backup ball handler who can come in and help handle the press. Maybe Shenice Johnson can do that I don't know. Haaa having the #3 pick I guess we can [sm=doh2.gif] I'm not a Stricklen fan at all, so its easy to pass on her. Your desire for a true back up PG for Whalen is legit & fair. But, those are hard to come by and there just aren't any of those types of PGs in this draft. But the 2013 & 2014 classes do have some interesting prospects coming along. There are a few of those super-quick types in the league but they by and large have no clue how to control the tempo of game from 1 night to the next. Some times speed kills, lol. But PGs that have talent around them need to know how to manage it. The only thing that Whalen maybe missing from her PG package maybe extra quickness if you will. Even though the women's game is evolving, with greater talent, most of the WNBA champions were not led by the super-quick type PGs; not the Comets last 2 titles or LA Sparks 2 titles or Detroit Shocks 3 titles of Seattle Storm's 2 w/Sue Bird or Lynx w/Whalen. The exceptions might be maybe the Houston Comets 1st 2 ('97, '98) titles & maybe the Phoenix Mercury.

Mr. Ed -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/16/2012 1:41:47 PM)
http://www.wnba.com/draft/2012/profiles/prospect_peters_devereaux.html

David Levine -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/16/2012 1:42:24 PM)
Devereaux Peters Quick analysis from Nate Parham: Wows: An outstanding offensive rebounder and versatile defender and a very good passer – her 14.1% assist ratio is higher than some “point guards” that will be drafted today. Wonders: How efficient a scorer will she be in the WNBA? Worries: At 6’2", I suppose you could wonder how well a player like her will be able to continue rebounding, but offensive rebounding translates to the pros better than anything. She’ll learn from Brunson, which will only make her a better player in the long term, which is really what Minny is drafting for at this point.

David Levine -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/16/2012 1:51:03 PM)
quote: With a look toward the distant future, the Minnesota Lynx drafted Notre Dame forward Devereaux Peters with the third overall pick of the WNBA draft on Monday, April 16. The 6-foot-2 Peters won't be counted on to contribute in a major way. The defending WNBA champions don't have a glaring need and have perhaps one spot available on a roster that is loaded with veterans in their prime and young talent that has embraced supporting roles. Peters is the two-time Big East Conference Defensive Player of the Year and averaged 11.8 points and 9.3 rebounds this past season in leading the Irish to a runner-up finish in the NCAA tournament. Behind Lynx veteran center Taj McWilliams-Franklin, the league's oldest player at 41, Peters can learn from the WNBA pioneer, as well as from power forward Rebekkah Brunson.

David Levine -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/16/2012 1:52:29 PM)
More from Nate: Devereaux Peters, 6'2", F, Notre Dame Fighting Irish Having won the Big East Defensive Player of the Year award for the second year in a row and landing a spot on an All-Big East First Team the size of a WNBA roster, Peters' defensive ability is certainly no secret to those who watch the game closely although her contributions might be overshadowed by her higher scoring teammates. Although defensive instincts can never be captured well in numbers, Peters' numbers paint an impressive story as summarized in part by Pete Byrne of WSBT-TV. Peters is averaging a team-high 9.5 rebounds per game to go along with 52 blocks this season. She ranks second in the conference in rebounding and fourth in blocked shots (1.7 bpg). She has grabbed 62 steals and is averaging 12.2 points per game. Peters has helped lead a defense that ranks seventh in the nation, allowing 51.6 points per game. A closer look at Peters' numbers makes her look like an even more impressive prospect. Peters is actually first in the nation in rebounding percentage despite being second in the Big East in rebounds per game. Her block rate of 5.78% ranks 16th in the nation among forwards, no small feat. But the most important statistic for her pro potential might be her steal rate of 4.62%, also 16th in the nation among all forwards. Steals don't necessarily separate good from great defenders, but in terms of pro potential, one conclusion that seems to be consistent among analysts is that steals do matter as one factor in projecting success, as best described by ESPN's John Hollinger when discussing NBA draft prospects. Steals. Though perhaps the most worthless stat for NBA analysis, there's no denying that college players who get a ton of steals tend to fare much better in the NBA than their less sticky-fingered brethren. This is the one item that gets the most weight, actually -- it's even more important than PER! The Courtside Analyst echoed this sentiment about steals (per 40), noting that Dave Berri found that steals were in fact one of only three relevant box score statistics for NBA draft prospects. Hollinger goes on to describe the NBA success of men's college basketball players who had 50 blocks and 50 steals, another milestone that Peters has achieved in consecutive years. For now we'll suspend skepticism about how well this applies to the WNBA, but what Peters' steals do reflect is a player who has a defensive impact in more ways than one. She's capable of defending centers and playing entry passes, but also capable of stepping out to play perimeter players either in pick and roll situations or to disrupt an offense. When you combine that with the blocks, she's clearly a player with outstanding defensive instincts. It might sound unlikely that Peters will have the same defensive impact in the WNBA that she's had at the college level, but it's hard to ignore that she's bound to find a way to contribute on the defensive end at the next level.

David Levine -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/16/2012 2:02:38 PM)
Damiris Dantas From Nate: We've focused primarily on stateside collegians in our recent 2012 WNBA Draft musings. But there might be a few international names to be on the lookout for come draft day in Bristol. The top-talked about foreign player seems to be one with the most wild-card potential, Damiris Dantas. The 19-year old Brazilian has apparantly made it known that she is unwilling to play in the WNBA until after the 2016 Olympics, so if Dantas' name is called it will be for investment purposes. The 6-4 center had a busy 2011-2012 on the hardwood, earning bronze medals for Brazil at both the PanAmerican Games and U-19 World Championships. She was also named MVP at the U-19 Worlds after averaging 20.9 points while shooting 45.9% from 2-point range, pulling down 12.6 rebounds and adding 2.0 steals and 1.4 assists a game during the competition. Dantas earned her MVP award after pacing the entire tournament field in both points and rebounds. Dantas also competed for Brazil at the FIBA Americas, where her squad picked up the gold medal. The 2011-12 European season saw Dantas play in Spain for Real C. Vigo and she averaged 13.1 points and 7.0 rebounds in 26.6 minutes a night through her 25 games played. In the video below, Brazil's quarterfinal games against Russia at the U19s, Dantas finished with 23 points and 17 rebounds in the 73-71 Brazilian victory. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nlAtacPNQ54

David Levine -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/16/2012 2:11:42 PM)
Dantas seems like a smart pick. "Buying low" on a player who won't be here for a few years, so she doesn't take up a roster space we don't have.

David Levine -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/16/2012 2:39:24 PM)
18: Julia Wojta, F, Wisconsin-Green Bay Wows: Wojta is a much better athlete than she’s given credit for. Her stats are somewhat off the charts. She really was a guard playing the post position at Green Bay – that’s more impressive. Wonders: I do wonder how much of her statistical production was the result of a somewhat unconventional system on both ends. Worries: Ball handling – she’s an excellent decision-maker, but Green Bay didn’t put the ball on the floor much. So that would either work extremely well for a high synergy team or mean that she’ll struggle on a team that wants to go one on one more.

David Levine -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/16/2012 2:40:37 PM)
19: Kayla Standish, F, Gonzaga Bulldogs Wows: Standish is a great passer and can shoot from the perimeter, which is important. In her junior year she showed that she was a better 3-point shooter. Wonders: Does her decline in production without Courtney Vandersloot in her senior year mean she’s not as good as her junior numbers or perhaps that she’ll be outstanding as a cog in a high synergy system that likes to run things through the high post? Worries: She was a scorer in college and not necessarily a strong rebounder. She’ll have a better chance at success on a team that can fully utilize her skill in the high post.

David Levine -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/16/2012 2:41:08 PM)
20: Nika Baric, G, From Slovenia Nika Baric, a 5-7 point guard from Slovenia, also played in the 2011 U19's, but with more limited success. In that tournament Slovenia lost all three of their games, also playing in Brazil's group. Baric's numbers in those three games accounted for averages of 13.7 points on 54.2% shooting from inside the arc, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.0 turnovers. In the 2011-12 basketball season, she competed for Russia's Spartak in both the Russian league and Euroleague seasons. Some of her teammates included American's Candice Dupree, Seimone Augustus and Becky Hammon with coach Pokey Chatman at the helm. Her contribution was definitely more limited on such a powerful roster, and Baric averaged 5.0 points and 2.4 assists in 15.4 minutes during the Russian league games. Her Euroleague stats slipped to 3.2 points and 1.2 assists in 12.2 minutes a night.

Phil Riewer -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/16/2012 5:17:23 PM)
Hey DL....would it be better to have the Lynx GM draft for the Twolves too? [:D]

David Levine -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/16/2012 7:08:57 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer Hey DL....would it be better to have the Lynx GM draft for the Twolves too? [:D] It would be better to have an actual lynx draft for the Wolves...

David Levine -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/20/2012 2:36:14 PM)
Post draft stuff from Nate: Julie Wojta is a great fit for the Lynx in theory, but their roster situation makes that selection somewhat unfortunate: On almost any other team in the league, Wojta would be the early favorite for steal of this draft at #18. She would be a great fit for the Lynx in that she's got an ideal skill set as a complementary pro player who can do a little bit of everything and she shot 40.8% from the 3-point line in her senior year. It would be difficult for her to make the roster this season, but there's little question that she offers as much or more than some other players currently on WNBA rosters, athletically if nothing else. Damiris Dantas might be expected to come to the states next season: According to a report by the Brazilian Basketball Confederation, Minnesota's second first round pick (#12) might be ready to come to the states in 2013. Translated (via Google Translate): "This year is very important for the Brazilian National Team and I am very focused on the Olympics, but from next season I will defend Minnesota."

kgdabom -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/20/2012 8:01:25 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: David Levine Post draft stuff from Nate: Julie Wojta is a great fit for the Lynx in theory, but their roster situation makes that selection somewhat unfortunate: On almost any other team in the league, Wojta would be the early favorite for steal of this draft at #18. She would be a great fit for the Lynx in that she's got an ideal skill set as a complementary pro player who can do a little bit of everything and she shot 40.8% from the 3-point line in her senior year. It would be difficult for her to make the roster this season, but there's little question that she offers as much or more than some other players currently on WNBA rosters, athletically if nothing else. Damiris Dantas might be expected to come to the states next season: According to a report by the Brazilian Basketball Confederation, Minnesota's second first round pick (#12) might be ready to come to the states in 2013. Translated (via Google Translate): "This year is very important for the Brazilian National Team and I am very focused on the Olympics, but from next season I will defend Minnesota." Wow the Lynx might really have something here. She was freaking dominant in U-19 ball.

Bruce Johnson -> RE: Lynx stuff (4/29/2012 10:02:22 PM)
I hear that the Lynx have begun their training camp minus a few of their players who are finishing out their playoffs in Europe. Who else are we going to root for this summer? The Twins? You've got to be kidding.

Minnyme -> RE: Lynx stuff (5/1/2012 6:56:30 PM)
Yup camp is under way. Adair, Wiggins & Wright and FA Erin Thron are the vets who opened camp. Maya Moore is expected to join Wed; Whalen, Augustus & Brunson by the wkend. Taj gets a little longer as she just returned to the states a few days ago from playing in Poland. ------------------------------------------------------------- St Paul Pioneerpress : 'Minnesota Lynx: 5 burning questions entering training camp' quote: ... will Reeve approach this camp any differently with her team the defending WNBA champion? Not a chance. This camp is expected to be as tough and productive as last season's. Lynx Web page : 'Peters' Dream About To Become Reality' quote: She (Peters) and Candace Parker are the only two NCAA players in the past 10 years to register 75 blocks, 75 steals and 75 assists in a single year. She also collected 363 rebounds this year with the Irish—the second most during a single season in school history. -------------------------------------------------------- St Paul : Champs open camp http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_20510689/defending-champion-lynx-open-training-camp-minus-their --------------------- The Strib : Lynx rookie Peters ready for her play to answer questions http://www.startribune.com/sports/lynx/149449005.html -------------------------------- Lynx web page : Wojta Representing UW-Green Bay Proud As First WNBA Draftee http://www.wnba.com/lynx/news/training_camp_day_2_2012_04_30.html -------------------------------------------------- Day 3 : Thorn Searching For Title No. 1 http://www.wnba.com/lynx/news/training_camp_day_3_2012_05_01.html quote: Thorn brings nine years of professional experience to Minnesota, spending six seasons with the Liberty and the past three years with the Chicago Sky. She brings additional veteran leadership to an already deep bench, a third ball handler that can also play off the ball and an intelligence for the game that fits in well with the team Reeve has in Minnesota.

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