[2006alum]

On ESPN they rated all the teams and each individual draftee. They gave Indiana a C for picking Lexie when they did and figured she should have gone later in the draft. They said Lexus was a good outside shooter and was a good defensive player but they questioned her athleticism. I guess who ever rated her never saw her play. What a bunch of BS.

We must be reading different ESPN articles grading the drafts...  Here's what I found.

Indiana Fever: A

General manager Lin Dunn said she wanted energetic, young players who could bring defense, and she appears to have gotten it. Hull was a surprise as the third of the Fever's four first-round picks, but Dunn clearly believes in her motor. Hull led the Cardinals in steals (78) this season. Smith and Egbo have been teammates at Baylor for four seasons, so they bring chemistry. The always-moving Engstler is a defensive force and plays like she was made to compete for Dunn.

Even after a superb Final Four performance, Henderson went in the second round. But if she can make the roster, Henderson also plays the kind of defense the Fever are looking for. It will be hard for Williams-Holliday to nab a roster spot, but her selection is a boost to HBCUs everywhere.

[2006alum]

On ESPN they rated all the teams and each individual draftee. They gave Indiana a C for picking Lexie when they did and figured she should have gone later in the draft. They said Lexus was a good outside shooter and was a good defensive player but they questioned her athleticism. I guess who ever rated her never saw her play. What a bunch of BS.

We must be reading different ESPN articles grading the drafts...  Here's what I found.

Indiana Fever: A

General manager Lin Dunn said she wanted energetic, young players who could bring defense, and she appears to have gotten it. Hull was a surprise as the third of the Fever's four first-round picks, but Dunn clearly believes in her motor. Hull led the Cardinals in steals (78) this season. Smith and Egbo have been teammates at Baylor for four seasons, so they bring chemistry. The always-moving Engstler is a defensive force and plays like she was made to compete for Dunn.

Even after a superb Final Four performance, Henderson went in the second round. But if she can make the roster, Henderson also plays the kind of defense the Fever are looking for. It will be hard for Williams-Holliday to nab a roster spot, but her selection is a boost to HBCUs everywhere.