Briann January

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Briann January

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5-8 Guard - Arizona State

Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American (07-08), Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year (07-08), All-Pac-10 Second Team (07-08), Pac-10 All-Academic Honorable Mention (07-08), All-Pac 10 Honorable Mention (06-07), Pac 10 All Freshman Team Member (05-06).

Career Averages: 9.6 ppg, 3.9 apg, 2.3 spg, 42% FG, 37% 3FG,81% FT
Senior Season: 12.7 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.2 spg, 43.3% FG, 46.9% 3FG,84% FT

WNBA Comparison: Nikki Blue WDN Score: 19 WDN Rank: 19

Strengths: A very athletic presence on the perimeter; excellent on ball defender; excellent off the dribble; good free throw shooter; strong handle; makes smart decisions most of the time; excellent passer; can play both shooting guard or point guard; great at taking charges; a very speedy player; deep range on her jumper; runs offenses well; very unselfish;

Weaknesses: Has had issues with concussions; sometimes over-aggressive defensively; could work on consistency of three point shot; sometimes overpenetrates, putting up crazy shots; could be more and less aggressive offensively at times; an emotional player, which could work against her; left hand needs further developing to be a successful WNBA point guard