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Friday, 14 November 2008
Introducing...Kemie Nkele

Kemie Nkele is a Cali girl from UC Riverside, looking to make it big. Nkele has been a star in the making for quite some time now. Even her youth basketball coach, Gary Elwood, said "I told (her mother), Barbara, Kemie was going to be big time." The Highlanders made the NCAA tournament just two years ago, but after Kemie Nkele went out for the season with a knee injury, they struggled. UCR didn't make the tournament in 2008 and had their first losing season under John Margaritis. This year, Kemie is back and she says "It still lights a fire in us." This could be a big year for Nkele. She's always been known as a stellar offensive player, but her ability to change games defensively is one of her better attributes. Last year, Nkele had to sit and watch her team struggle, and she's definitely itching to get back on the court.


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Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Introducing...Robyn Fairbanks

                                                    

I know what you're thinking. "So, who is this Robyn Fairbanks? I mean, I saw her on your preseason list yesterday, but who is she? Oh, and where is Utah Valley State?" Well, let's get to know Robyn Fairbanks.

 Fairbanks is a senior at Utah Valley State, located in Orem, Utah. The university is not a part of any conference, as they stand as an 'Independent.' Fairbanks is a two-time Independent Player of the Year, going for her third straight in her final season. She was also named an honorable mention AP All-American during her junior season, while averaging  23.8 points per game(4th in the nation), 57.9 percent from the field (12th in the nation) and 9.7 rebounds per game. UVSC Head Coach Kathy Nixon has sad that "She has done something great and special every game that she's played here and you don't see that very often at any level in athletics." Fairbanks, along with her male counterpart Ryan Toolson, uses her power and grace to lead the Wolverines on the court. Robyn Fairbanks is a force to be reckoned with and someone people should begin to notice. Maybe a winning season can help that? Fairbanks thinks that "We've got to find other things to play for besides the postseason. We want a 20-win season. We've got to come out strong and stay strong." With her leadership and poise, anything is possible.

 

Photo courtesy of uvureview.com


Posted by wnbadraftnet at 11:30 AM CST
Updated: Tuesday, 11 November 2008 11:31 AM CST
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Monday, 10 November 2008
Preseason Top 25

WNBA Draft Net has brought along a new tool this year to judge and rank the several prospects we will cover. This year we will update our rankings weekly, giving you up to the minute ranks of the top prospects. We sorted out the efficiency data, crunched the numbers, and the numbers speaks for themselves. Here are the preseason Top 25 seniors.

1. Courtney Paris (Oklahoma)

2. Megan Frazee (Liberty)

3. Angel McCoughtry (Louisville)

4. Robyn Fairbanks (Utah Valley State)

5. Ashley Walker (California)

6. Traci Edwards (UW Milwaukee)

7. Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton (Purdue)

8. DeWanna Bonner (Auburn)

9. Shalee Lehning (Kansas State)

10. Marissa Coleman (Maryland)

11. Danielle Gant (Texas A&M)

12. Chante Black (Duke)

13. Candyce Bingham (Louisville)

14. Jhasmin Player (Baylor)

15. Marlies Gipson (Kansas State)

16. Kia Vaughn (Rutgers)

17. Kelsey Griffin (Nebraska)

18. Kristi Cirone (Illinois State)

19. Rachel Allison (Baylor)

20. Ashley Paris (Oklahoma)

21. Aisha Mohammed (Virginia)

22. Demetress Adams (South Carolina)

23. Marshae Dotson (Florida)

24. Whitney Thomas (Indiana)

25. Mandy Morales (Montana)

Honorable Mention: Amber Sprague (San Diego), Rashanda McCants (North Carolina), Teira DeLaHoussaye (Western Michigan), Jessica Adair (George Washington), Star Allen (Ohio State).


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Sunday, 2 November 2008
We're Back!

Hey WNBA Draft Net Readers!

 We're back for another fun-filled NCAA season and we hope you are, too. This year, we hope that we can once again bring you no bias, no bull scouting (ala Campbell Brown). We'll discuss the nation's best every week and discuss what they may bring to the table to a WNBA draft. Don't forget to check our blog daily as we will have discussion questions, player rankings, and player introductions. And don't forget to comment on our posts! We look forward to hearing what you say, we may even some of your quotes as future blog questions!

We hope you follow us this season on our road to the WNBA draft. While the vets are in Europe, let's look at some of the so-called "youngsters" that may soon play for a WNBA team near you!


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These Divas are Dishing!

When it comes to passing and being a top notch point guard, you could say these players know a little thing or two. This is our WNBA Draft Net All-Point Guard Team

Shalee Lehning (Kansas State)
If Shalee Lehning were a campaign tactic, she'd be Joe the Plumber. You know, your typical every day hard worker. That's Lehning. She's not incredibly fast or tall, but what she lacks in those departments she compensates with a competitor's attitude. Some of her better qualities include her incredible decision making and her top notch rebounding from the point guard position. If you want a hard working guard, Shalee's your girl. Oh, and this message is not approved by John McCain.

Kristi Toliver (Maryland)
Once Toliver stepped on campus, Maryland was a different program. A championship program, at that. Toliver has shown throughout her career that she's a good point guard. She can push tempo and find players easily. She's got excellent court vision and a good feel for the game. She can knock down shots for herself or find others to get theirs. She may be the most pro-ready of this class.

Renee Montgomery (Connecticut)
As a FOY in the Big East, it was obvious that Montgomery was sure to be something special. She led the Huskies in steals last season and is an underrated performer. She also was near tops in assists on her team, second only to WNBA first rounder Ketia Swanier. Montgomery can score and pass, which is a luxury that may sell her to WNBA teams.

Kristi Cirone (Illinois State)
What's the difference between Kristi Cirone and Becky Hammon? Hammonites. But I'm sure Kristi will form her own fanbase before we say Russia. Cirone's game is very similar to that of Hammon. First off, she's a knock down shooter, and also works in the lane well. She was the POY in her conference during both her sophomore and junior years and could go for a record third this season! Oh, and she led the nation in A/T!

Teira DeLaHoussaye (Western Michigan))
She's one of the most overlooked guards in the nation, but what Teira does on the defensive end is simply incredibly. In the WNBA, it is important to be able to defend players, even if they're bigger than you. At  only 5'6, DeLaHoussaye has shown she's more than capable. She averaged 3.3 SPG last year while also dishing out 7.8 APG last season.

 Honorable Mention: Juliann Viani (Marist), Sha Brooks (Florida), Kristi Smith (Iowa), Brianne O'Rourke (Penn State), Camille LeNoir (USC), Briann January (ASU).

 


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Updated: Monday, 3 November 2008 8:10 AM CST
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