Brianne O'Rourke

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Brianne O'Rourke

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5-6 Guard - Penn State

Earned third team All-Big Ten honors from the media (07-08), Honorable mention All-Big Ten selection from the coaches (07-08), MVP of WBCA Classic (07-08), Big Ten All-Freshman Team (05-06), Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors by media (05-06).

Career Averages: 8.5 ppg, 4.7 apg, 1.7 spg, 34% FG, 31% 3FG, 77% FT

Senior Season: 10.5 ppg, 4.5 apg, 1.3 spg, 34.1% FG, 28.8% 3FG, 76.5% FT

WNBA Comparison: Suzie McConnell WDN Score: 0 WDN Rank: 55

Strengths: Strong build at the guard position; makes smart decisions; loves to push tempo and loves the fast pace game; reads passing lanes well defensively; active hands on defense; can run a team well; has good leadership skills; can pull up in transition; likes to shoot the three; finishes well with contact; very good ballhandler; good rebounder at the guard position;

Weaknesses: Needs to work a bit on lateral speed defensively; prone to high turnover numbers; needs to work on free throw shooting; could use a bit of variety in her game; needs work on midrange game; should be more aggressive offensively, especially against some of the tougher opponents; shot selection can be questionable at times;