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The WNBA season is months away, but it's never too early to start thinking about the 2008 WNBA Draft. Hyped as the most anticipated draft in women's professional basketball history, the 2008 WNBA Draft will have it's fair share of big names and even bigger games. In this blog, we hope to shed a little light on some of the better prospects at each position or skill and look to keep up-to-date on their progress as they conclude their collegiate careers.
She's the girl that does all the little things. She may not get a picture in the paper or even her name in a headline. However, her presence can be felt on and off the court. She is part of the supporters, the group of the top role players who deserve much more credit.
- Meg Dahlman(Marist): On a team that draws attention because of its guard play, Dahlman opened up some eyes with her play against All-American center Jessica Davenport during last season’s NCAA Tournament. Meg Dahlman continues to do all the little things that her team needs to succeed.
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- Lady Comfort(Temple): Comfort played a complimentary role inside to Hairston her junior season (and to Dupree the year before that), but could be expected to play a much bigger role in 2007-08. Comfort has stayed in the shadows of former Temple stars and teammates. This year, she will be the star.
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- Mallorie Winn(Pittsburgh): Big-time scoring guard with playmaker ability; it’ll be interesting to watch how her role takes shape after sustaining a serious knee injury last preseason since Walker is the rock inside and Zellous has emerged as a go-to scorer. Winn may not get all the credit, but she is the key to their success.
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- Samantha Mahoney(Kentucky): With the big anchor (Elliott) inside for Kentucky, it’s up to Mahoney to provide the perimeter punch to keep defenses from doubling the post. This All-SEC performer scores in a variety of ways for the Wildcats but is most effective in the mid-range game. Mahoney truly is the silent assassin.
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- Essence Carson(Rutgers): Carson has been a steady force on both sides of the ball for a Rutgers since her freshman season, playing alongside stars like Cappie Pondexter, Kia Vaughn, and Matee Ajavon. The reigning Big East Defensive Player of the Year figures to be a frontrunner for National Defensive POY honors this season.
- Courtesy of ATG and SITF
Thievery is the name of the game, and these women are masters at it. Take a look at the top theives in the women's game...- Maurita Reid(Miami): Pick-pocketing is her specialty, and she was among the ACC leaders in steals in her very first Division 1 season with 95. Reid hounds opposing guards all the way up the court with her length and athleticism despite being only 5-8.
- - Alexis Hornbuckle(Tennessee): A gifted defender who excels in the art of stealing the ball. Hornbuckle’s physical strength and athleticism allow her to dictate where she wants to send the ballhandler beforehand, and she usually caps off her hard work with a theft (had 113 of those a year ago). Here’s someone who literally plays all over the court on defense.
- - Carlene Hightower(La Salle): A talented defensive playmaker in the A-10. The impressive thing to note about Hightower is her propensity to make spectacular defensive plays against the better perimeter-oriented teams in her conference (e.g. four steals against a solid Charlotte team).
- - Emily Florence(Washington): A feisty defender who isn’t afraid to scrap against the “big girls”. Florence uses quick hands and active feet to make her opponents work for position. She is without a doubt one of the best lockdown defenders in the Pac-10.
- - Sequoia Holmes(UNLV): The 6-1 wing is touted as the most athletic player in the Mountain West Conference because of her speed and leaping ability. Holmes, who averaged over 2.6 steals a game last season, shows the ability to make game-changing defensive plays, among those breakaway steals.
-Courtest of ATG
