[2006alum]

Sad news to share, but I don't see this posted in the thread.  Cam was injured in a game on Tuesday and tore her ACL.  (It was a non-contact injury.)  She will be out the rest of the season and will miss the Olympics.  https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/403...s-team-usa

thanks. it's reported and discussed in the brink is going to the olympics thread.

Yah in retrospect that thread title was too much a taunt to the Woofing Gods... Though even I didn't think about that at the time... Sigh.

[2006alum]

Sad news to share, but I don't see this posted in the thread.  Cam was injured in a game on Tuesday and tore her ACL.  (It was a non-contact injury.)  She will be out the rest of the season and will miss the Olympics.  https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/403...s-team-usa

thanks. it's reported and discussed in the brink is going to the olympics thread.

Yah in retrospect that thread title was too much a taunt to the Woofing Gods... Though even I didn't think about that at the time... Sigh.

[Mick]

The initial WNBA All-Star vote tally has been released. Here's the Top 30. Those in bold are on the USA Women's National 5 on 5 roster:

A’ja Wilson, Frontcourt (LVA) 217,773
Caitlin Clark, Guard (IND) 216,427
Aliyah Boston, Frontcourt (IND) 171,864
Breanna Stewart, Frontcourt (NYL) 151,984
Arike Ogunbowale, Guard (DAL) 130,838
Sabrina Ionescu, Guard (NYL) 118,949
Angel Reese, Frontcourt (CHI) 118,490
Kelsey Plum, Guard (LVA) 117,217
Napheesa Collier, Frontcourt (MIN) 103,550
Dearica Hamby, Frontcourt (LAS) 97,094
Cameron Brink, Frontcourt (LAS) 95,728
Kate Martin, Guard (LVA) 91,565
Nneka Ogwumike, Frontcourt (SEA) 89,023
DeWanna Bonner, Frontcourt (CON) 82,636
Jonquel Jones, Frontcourt (NYL) 78,593
Kamilla Cardoso, Frontcourt (CHI) 75,513
NaLyssa Smith, Frontcourt (IND) 72,719
Kelsey Mitchell, Guard (IND) 66,820
Kahleah Copper, Guard (PHO) 66,013
Alyssa Thomas, Frontcourt (CON) 62,713
Jewell Loyd, Guard (SEA) 61,918
Brittney Griner, Frontcourt (PHO) 61,141
Jackie Young, Guard (LVA) 60,579
DiJonai Carrington, Guard (CON) 50,338
Rickea Jackson, Frontcourt (LAS) 43,512
Aaliyah Edwards, Frontcourt (WAS) 42,452
Temi Fagbenle, Frontcourt (IND) 39,474
Skylar Diggins-Smith, Guard (SEA) 38,785
Katie Lou Samuelson, Frontcourt (IND) 35,976
Kayla McBride, Guard (MIN) 32,449

USWN5x5T members Diana Taurasi, Chelsea Gray are not among the Top 30 vote recipients.

Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson and Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark Lead After First Returns of Fan Voting For AT&T WNBA All-Star 2024 - WNBA

Fun fact: Caitlin Clark has made more shots at a higher percentage from 25+ feet (29, 33.3%) than Angel Reese has from 4+ feet (13, 25.5%).
https://x.com/CClarkReport/status/180399...ese-debate

Fun fact #2, Caitlin Clark has 88 turnovers, leads the WNBA. Next closest behind her has 57. At this rate, she'll break the all-time single-season turnover record of 137 with room to spare at a projected 220 (yes, I know Luka Doncic led the NBA in turnovers).

[Mick]

The initial WNBA All-Star vote tally has been released. Here's the Top 30. Those in bold are on the USA Women's National 5 on 5 roster:

A’ja Wilson, Frontcourt (LVA) 217,773
Caitlin Clark, Guard (IND) 216,427
Aliyah Boston, Frontcourt (IND) 171,864
Breanna Stewart, Frontcourt (NYL) 151,984
Arike Ogunbowale, Guard (DAL) 130,838
Sabrina Ionescu, Guard (NYL) 118,949
Angel Reese, Frontcourt (CHI) 118,490
Kelsey Plum, Guard (LVA) 117,217
Napheesa Collier, Frontcourt (MIN) 103,550
Dearica Hamby, Frontcourt (LAS) 97,094
Cameron Brink, Frontcourt (LAS) 95,728
Kate Martin, Guard (LVA) 91,565
Nneka Ogwumike, Frontcourt (SEA) 89,023
DeWanna Bonner, Frontcourt (CON) 82,636
Jonquel Jones, Frontcourt (NYL) 78,593
Kamilla Cardoso, Frontcourt (CHI) 75,513
NaLyssa Smith, Frontcourt (IND) 72,719
Kelsey Mitchell, Guard (IND) 66,820
Kahleah Copper, Guard (PHO) 66,013
Alyssa Thomas, Frontcourt (CON) 62,713
Jewell Loyd, Guard (SEA) 61,918
Brittney Griner, Frontcourt (PHO) 61,141
Jackie Young, Guard (LVA) 60,579
DiJonai Carrington, Guard (CON) 50,338
Rickea Jackson, Frontcourt (LAS) 43,512
Aaliyah Edwards, Frontcourt (WAS) 42,452
Temi Fagbenle, Frontcourt (IND) 39,474
Skylar Diggins-Smith, Guard (SEA) 38,785
Katie Lou Samuelson, Frontcourt (IND) 35,976
Kayla McBride, Guard (MIN) 32,449

USWN5x5T members Diana Taurasi, Chelsea Gray are not among the Top 30 vote recipients.

Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson and Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark Lead After First Returns of Fan Voting For AT&T WNBA All-Star 2024 - WNBA

Fun fact: Caitlin Clark has made more shots at a higher percentage from 25+ feet (29, 33.3%) than Angel Reese has from 4+ feet (13, 25.5%).
https://x.com/CClarkReport/status/180399...ese-debate

Fun fact #2, Caitlin Clark has 88 turnovers, leads the WNBA. Next closest behind her has 57. At this rate, she'll break the all-time single-season turnover record of 137 with room to spare at a projected 220 (yes, I know Luka Doncic led the NBA in turnovers).

[jonnyss]

The initial WNBA All-Star vote tally has been released. Here's the Top 30. Those in bold are on the USA Women's National 5 on 5 roster:

A’ja Wilson, Frontcourt (LVA) 217,773
Caitlin Clark, Guard (IND) 216,427
Aliyah Boston, Frontcourt (IND) 171,864
Breanna Stewart, Frontcourt (NYL) 151,984
Arike Ogunbowale, Guard (DAL) 130,838
Sabrina Ionescu, Guard (NYL) 118,949
Angel Reese, Frontcourt (CHI) 118,490
Kelsey Plum, Guard (LVA) 117,217
Napheesa Collier, Frontcourt (MIN) 103,550
Dearica Hamby, Frontcourt (LAS) 97,094
Cameron Brink, Frontcourt (LAS) 95,728
Kate Martin, Guard (LVA) 91,565
Nneka Ogwumike, Frontcourt (SEA) 89,023
DeWanna Bonner, Frontcourt (CON) 82,636
Jonquel Jones, Frontcourt (NYL) 78,593
Kamilla Cardoso, Frontcourt (CHI) 75,513
NaLyssa Smith, Frontcourt (IND) 72,719
Kelsey Mitchell, Guard (IND) 66,820
Kahleah Copper, Guard (PHO) 66,013
Alyssa Thomas, Frontcourt (CON) 62,713
Jewell Loyd, Guard (SEA) 61,918
Brittney Griner, Frontcourt (PHO) 61,141
Jackie Young, Guard (LVA) 60,579
DiJonai Carrington, Guard (CON) 50,338
Rickea Jackson, Frontcourt (LAS) 43,512
Aaliyah Edwards, Frontcourt (WAS) 42,452
Temi Fagbenle, Frontcourt (IND) 39,474
Skylar Diggins-Smith, Guard (SEA) 38,785
Katie Lou Samuelson, Frontcourt (IND) 35,976
Kayla McBride, Guard (MIN) 32,449

USWN5x5T members Diana Taurasi, Chelsea Gray are not among the Top 30 vote recipients.

Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson and Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark Lead After First Returns of Fan Voting For AT&T WNBA All-Star 2024 - WNBA

Fun fact: Caitlin Clark has made more shots at a higher percentage from 25+ feet (29, 33.3%) than Angel Reese has from 4+ feet (13, 25.5%).
https://x.com/CClarkReport/status/180399...ese-debate

Fun fact #2, Caitlin Clark has 88 turnovers, leads the WNBA. Next closest behind her has 57. At this rate, she'll break the all-time single-season turnover record of 137 with room to spare at a projected 220 (yes, I know Luka Doncic led the NBA in turnovers).

nice to see cam high on the list. katie lou in "front court" ahead of, say, tina charles? kl is averaging 6 pts per game and doesn't even start for indiana.

[jonnyss]

The initial WNBA All-Star vote tally has been released. Here's the Top 30. Those in bold are on the USA Women's National 5 on 5 roster:

A’ja Wilson, Frontcourt (LVA) 217,773
Caitlin Clark, Guard (IND) 216,427
Aliyah Boston, Frontcourt (IND) 171,864
Breanna Stewart, Frontcourt (NYL) 151,984
Arike Ogunbowale, Guard (DAL) 130,838
Sabrina Ionescu, Guard (NYL) 118,949
Angel Reese, Frontcourt (CHI) 118,490
Kelsey Plum, Guard (LVA) 117,217
Napheesa Collier, Frontcourt (MIN) 103,550
Dearica Hamby, Frontcourt (LAS) 97,094
Cameron Brink, Frontcourt (LAS) 95,728
Kate Martin, Guard (LVA) 91,565
Nneka Ogwumike, Frontcourt (SEA) 89,023
DeWanna Bonner, Frontcourt (CON) 82,636
Jonquel Jones, Frontcourt (NYL) 78,593
Kamilla Cardoso, Frontcourt (CHI) 75,513
NaLyssa Smith, Frontcourt (IND) 72,719
Kelsey Mitchell, Guard (IND) 66,820
Kahleah Copper, Guard (PHO) 66,013
Alyssa Thomas, Frontcourt (CON) 62,713
Jewell Loyd, Guard (SEA) 61,918
Brittney Griner, Frontcourt (PHO) 61,141
Jackie Young, Guard (LVA) 60,579
DiJonai Carrington, Guard (CON) 50,338
Rickea Jackson, Frontcourt (LAS) 43,512
Aaliyah Edwards, Frontcourt (WAS) 42,452
Temi Fagbenle, Frontcourt (IND) 39,474
Skylar Diggins-Smith, Guard (SEA) 38,785
Katie Lou Samuelson, Frontcourt (IND) 35,976
Kayla McBride, Guard (MIN) 32,449

USWN5x5T members Diana Taurasi, Chelsea Gray are not among the Top 30 vote recipients.

Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson and Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark Lead After First Returns of Fan Voting For AT&T WNBA All-Star 2024 - WNBA

Fun fact: Caitlin Clark has made more shots at a higher percentage from 25+ feet (29, 33.3%) than Angel Reese has from 4+ feet (13, 25.5%).
https://x.com/CClarkReport/status/180399...ese-debate

Fun fact #2, Caitlin Clark has 88 turnovers, leads the WNBA. Next closest behind her has 57. At this rate, she'll break the all-time single-season turnover record of 137 with room to spare at a projected 220 (yes, I know Luka Doncic led the NBA in turnovers).

nice to see cam high on the list. katie lou in "front court" ahead of, say, tina charles? kl is averaging 6 pts per game and doesn't even start for indiana.

[crackpot]

Two things:

1) Kiana Williams was waived by the Storm last week (I though she had a contract for the entire season?). And today she was signed to a 7-day contract. Cruel business.

2) Great article in the LA Times on the Ogwumike sisters. Might be behind a paywall: https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/s...al-justice

[crackpot]

Two things:

1) Kiana Williams was waived by the Storm last week (I though she had a contract for the entire season?). And today she was signed to a 7-day contract. Cruel business.

2) Great article in the LA Times on the Ogwumike sisters. Might be behind a paywall: https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/s...al-justice

[BillBradley]

Two things:

1) Kiana Williams was waived by the Storm last week (I though she had a contract for the entire season?). And today she was signed to a 7-day contract. Cruel business.

2) Great article in the LA Times on the Ogwumike sisters. Might be behind a paywall: https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/s...al-justice

Forgot Kiana was still in the league. Thinking back to our natty team...Cam, Haley, Lexie, Kiana - 4 starters are currently playing in the WNBA. And we had more pro talent on the bench with Kiki, Ashten, Fran. Just goes to show how loaded we were with talent which is a must in women's hoops these days to be a Top-10 team. Do we have even one WNBA player on the team next year?

[BillBradley]

Two things:

1) Kiana Williams was waived by the Storm last week (I though she had a contract for the entire season?). And today she was signed to a 7-day contract. Cruel business.

2) Great article in the LA Times on the Ogwumike sisters. Might be behind a paywall: https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/s...al-justice

Forgot Kiana was still in the league. Thinking back to our natty team...Cam, Haley, Lexie, Kiana - 4 starters are currently playing in the WNBA. And we had more pro talent on the bench with Kiki, Ashten, Fran. Just goes to show how loaded we were with talent which is a must in women's hoops these days to be a Top-10 team. Do we have even one WNBA player on the team next year?

[jonnyss]

nice game by haley in a losing cause

link

[jonnyss]

nice game by haley in a losing cause

link

[Mick]

Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere, yesterday's WNBA All-Stars vs Team USA Olympic team, won by the WNBA All-Stars, 117-109.

https://www.espn.com/wnba/boxscore/_/gameId/401620458

Arike Ogunbowale scored 34, Nneka started and scored 14, Angel Reese had 11 rebounds and scored 12 points off the bench, Caitlin Clark had 10 assists (one shy of Starbird's record 11) and led both teams with five steals.

[Mick]

Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere, yesterday's WNBA All-Stars vs Team USA Olympic team, won by the WNBA All-Stars, 117-109.

https://www.espn.com/wnba/boxscore/_/gameId/401620458

Arike Ogunbowale scored 34, Nneka started and scored 14, Angel Reese had 11 rebounds and scored 12 points off the bench, Caitlin Clark had 10 assists (one shy of Starbird's record 11) and led both teams with five steals.

[MiniBlueHawkCard]

Nneka does not seem like a petty person but I hope (and bet) she takes a tremendous amount of pride in beating Team USA for the second straight time in this All Star game format. Credit the WNBA for taking advantage of the calendar to set up this event, Team USA vs Team WNBA is the best All Star game in sports these days. Perhaps Team USA losing for the second consecutive Olympic cycle would open some eyes to the team selection process. Nneka being left of the 2021 roster will never sit right with me but I am thankful she has gotten the opportunity to beat them where it should matter, on the court.

[MiniBlueHawkCard]

Nneka does not seem like a petty person but I hope (and bet) she takes a tremendous amount of pride in beating Team USA for the second straight time in this All Star game format. Credit the WNBA for taking advantage of the calendar to set up this event, Team USA vs Team WNBA is the best All Star game in sports these days. Perhaps Team USA losing for the second consecutive Olympic cycle would open some eyes to the team selection process. Nneka being left of the 2021 roster will never sit right with me but I am thankful she has gotten the opportunity to beat them where it should matter, on the court.

[BobK]

Lexie with 22 points in 21 minutes today as Fever wins Lexie was 6 of 7 from Three

[BobK]

Lexie with 22 points in 21 minutes today as Fever wins Lexie was 6 of 7 from Three

[JJJ]

Lexie with 22 points in 21 minutes today as Fever  wins  Lexie was 6 of 7 from Three

I tuned in after she had finished scoring but apparently also 8/10 FG. Gave a nice interview afterwards.:)

https://x.com/dkysportstiktok/status/182...-v_murI6sA

[JJJ]

Lexie with 22 points in 21 minutes today as Fever  wins  Lexie was 6 of 7 from Three

I tuned in after she had finished scoring but apparently also 8/10 FG. Gave a nice interview afterwards.:)

https://x.com/dkysportstiktok/status/182...-v_murI6sA

[OCcardinal]

Lexie with 22 points in 21 minutes today as Fever  wins  Lexie was 6 of 7 from Three

I tuned in after she had finished scoring but apparently also 8/10 FG. Gave a nice interview afterwards.:)

https://x.com/dkysportstiktok/status/182...-v_murI6sA

After that performance Caitlin Clark Tweeted "This is now a Lexie Hull fan account" https://x.com/CaitlinClark22/status/1825287330187432094

[OCcardinal]

Lexie with 22 points in 21 minutes today as Fever  wins  Lexie was 6 of 7 from Three

I tuned in after she had finished scoring but apparently also 8/10 FG. Gave a nice interview afterwards.:)

https://x.com/dkysportstiktok/status/182...-v_murI6sA

After that performance Caitlin Clark Tweeted "This is now a Lexie Hull fan account" https://x.com/CaitlinClark22/status/1825287330187432094

[CompSci87]

Here's the interview: 
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZsMffL-R2Rk

[CompSci87]

Here's the interview: 
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZsMffL-R2Rk

[magnus]

Lexie Hull got a start... and lit up the stat sheet.

https://x.com/IndianaFever/status/1828994200236413064

Good to see her getting more and more PT and delivering.

[magnus]

Lexie Hull got a start... and lit up the stat sheet.

https://x.com/IndianaFever/status/1828994200236413064

Good to see her getting more and more PT and delivering.

[Spike]

Meanwhile Haley is no longer a starter and plays limited minutes.

[Spike]

Meanwhile Haley is no longer a starter and plays limited minutes.

[WBB fan]

Meanwhile Haley is no longer a starter and plays limited minutes.

I was always more of a Lexie fan than a Haley fan. Not at all surprised to see Lexie growing in the WNBA and Haley fading a bit. Indiana may be feeling a sigh of relief at having used a #6 (7?) draft pick on Lexie and Atlanta wondering if Haley was in fact worth a pick that high.

[WBB fan]

Meanwhile Haley is no longer a starter and plays limited minutes.

I was always more of a Lexie fan than a Haley fan. Not at all surprised to see Lexie growing in the WNBA and Haley fading a bit. Indiana may be feeling a sigh of relief at having used a #6 (7?) draft pick on Lexie and Atlanta wondering if Haley was in fact worth a pick that high.

[M T]

Yeah, but I hope Haley can turn it around.

[M T]

Yeah, but I hope Haley can turn it around.

[Nobadeer]

Lexie Hull had an unintentionally amusing comment in the post game presser last night.

Dijonai Carrington led the Sun with 19 pts.

[Nobadeer]

Lexie Hull had an unintentionally amusing comment in the post game presser last night.

Dijonai Carrington led the Sun with 19 pts.

[BobK]

Lexie’s comment was very funny to Clark and the other player being interviewed

[BobK]

Lexie’s comment was very funny to Clark and the other player being interviewed

[CompSci87]

Lexie’s comment was very funny to Clark and the other player being interviewed

Anyone have a link to it?

[CompSci87]

Lexie’s comment was very funny to Clark and the other player being interviewed

Anyone have a link to it?

[Mick]

Lexie’s comment was very funny to Clark and the other player being interviewed

Anyone have a link to it?

The whole interview is entertaining, the three players have lively senses of humor. But the comment you're referencing is at the 5 minute mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO1ba4Dp2Ls

[Mick]

Lexie’s comment was very funny to Clark and the other player being interviewed

Anyone have a link to it?

The whole interview is entertaining, the three players have lively senses of humor. But the comment you're referencing is at the 5 minute mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO1ba4Dp2Ls