Topic: 15 Burning Questions
Question #8
MJ's Take...
Whether she’s drafted 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, I expect McCoughtry to have the most successful WNBA career. I’m aware of what she can do right now (score in a variety of ways and dominate on defense against strong competition not named Maya Moore). However, she has the athletic gifts to do things that no woman in her draft class and very few women in the WNBA can do—for example, double-clutches in mid-air, alley-oops, either on the way up or on the way down, Dr. J-esque reverse lay-ups. It would require Angel to develop a stronger upper-body and a tighter handle, but she’s capable of making that happen. Her classmates, on the other hand, aren’t going to acquire that level of athleticism and length.
PS's Take...
McCoughtry and Coleman will have long, successful careers.
CD's Take...
I expect Angel McCoughtry to have a successful career. I don't think people compare her to Swoopes for nothing. Her ability to score AND defend will surely help her in her professional career. Also, Marissa Coleman. I expect Coleman to be a legit player at the wing position in a couple seasons. She's been playing so well lately and is really showing her versatility.
I have to say, despite all the chatter about her conditioning, I expect Courtney Paris to see both time in All Star games and in International competition. I think people are selling Paris very short. What she's done in four years is nothing short of amazing. I expect her to continue to play well, even at the pro level. Getting in better shape wouldn't hurt though.
