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Post by bulkey on Apr 13, 2021 15:20:57 GMT -5
1. Nancy Mulkey, 6-foot-9 center, super senior, Rice
Among the mid-major names available in the transfer portal, Mulkey is by the far the most intriguing. The 6-foot-9 big won a WNIT title this past season with Rice after averaging 15.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game. Her size and length alone would be a huge asset to any team looking to bolster their interior presence, but the fact that she’s so skilled and efficient (57 percent shooter) makes her a top-transfer target. She previously opted-in to Thursday’s WNBA Draft, but removed her name from consideration.
This is from The Athletic, which ranked Dorka just behind Diamond Johnston as top transfer.
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Post by linkster on Apr 13, 2021 15:34:32 GMT -5
1. Nancy Mulkey, 6-foot-9 center, super senior, Rice Among the mid-major names available in the transfer portal, Mulkey is by the far the most intriguing. The 6-foot-9 big won a WNIT title this past season with Rice after averaging 15.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game. Her size and length alone would be a huge asset to any team looking to bolster their interior presence, but the fact that she’s so skilled and efficient (57 percent shooter) makes her a top-transfer target. She previously opted-in to Thursday’s WNBA Draft, but removed her name from consideration.This is from The Athletic, which ranked Dorka just behind Diamond Johnston as top transfer. I have read more than once that the WNBA gives prospective draftees and idea of where they would get picked. It must be a reality check for many. I would think that Mulky was told she would be unlikely to make a roster and she decided to work on her hame for a year. 6'9 is 6'9. She could give the Gamecocks twin towers. |
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Post by semper on Apr 13, 2021 17:59:25 GMT -5
Wow!!!
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Post by linkster on Apr 13, 2021 22:17:00 GMT -5
This off season will go down as "The Big Shuffle".
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Post by huskymaniac on Apr 15, 2021 7:34:46 GMT -5
Maybe we should have waited before offering Dorka? This would be a big addition.
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Post by bulkey on Apr 15, 2021 8:57:20 GMT -5
Maybe we should have waited before offering Dorka? This would be a big addition. I don't think they're in the same talent league. Mulkey doesn't have nearly the mobility or offensive skills. Dorka could play pro ball right now, while Mulkey is still sort of a project. But the thought crossed my mind, too, since Geno still has an open scholarship on the roster. I guess it would be hard getting her any playing time. |
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Post by swash on Apr 15, 2021 10:54:46 GMT -5
Maybe we should have waited before offering Dorka? This would be a big addition. A great player at the mid-major level. Interviews suggest she is a quality kid, too. But note that she is transferring because there isn't a likely WNBA roster spot for her ... even in this soft draft class. She is crazy tall, yes. Would need to add 30 pounds or more and still get quicker to make a serious impact at a top tier team. |
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Post by swash on Apr 15, 2021 10:58:27 GMT -5
Maybe we should have waited before offering Dorka? This would be a big addition. I don't think they're in the same talent league. Mulkey doesn't have nearly the mobility or offensive skills. Dorka could play pro ball right now, while Mulkey is still sort of a project. But the thought crossed my mind, too, since Geno still has an open scholarship on the roster. I guess it would be hard getting her any playing time. She'd be ahead of Piath, for whom I have long-term hopes. Gabriel desperately needs an offseason program with Napheesa's hubby or the like. Seems like there might be an opportunity there. |
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Post by rvwsleep on Apr 15, 2021 11:34:28 GMT -5
Mulkey was in the same senior class as Crystal Dangerfield and Lauren Cox !!
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Post by huskymaniac on Apr 15, 2021 12:00:46 GMT -5
Maybe we should have waited before offering Dorka? This would be a big addition. A great player at the mid-major level. Interviews suggest she is a quality kid, too. But note that she is transferring because there isn't a likely WNBA roster spot for her ... even in this soft draft class. She is crazy tall, yes. Would need to add 30 pounds or more and still get quicker to make a serious impact at a top tier team. It is true that she played at a mid-major but wasn't she something like 13th in the country for FG% and 4th in blocks per game? |
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Post by bulkey on Apr 15, 2021 12:10:58 GMT -5
A great player at the mid-major level. Interviews suggest she is a quality kid, too. But note that she is transferring because there isn't a likely WNBA roster spot for her ... even in this soft draft class. She is crazy tall, yes. Would need to add 30 pounds or more and still get quicker to make a serious impact at a top tier team. It is true that she played at a mid-major but wasn't she something like 13th in the country for FG% and 4th in blocks per game? Do you know the career of Natalie Butler? Natalie was a really good player at Georgetown and transferred to UConn. Geno was ecstatic, undoubtedly thinking she was the second coming of Stef Dolson. But she massively underperformed. She then did a post-bacc year in a mid-major and completely dominated again. I think the take away is that with bigs, especially, it's essential to evaluate them against their competition. Nancy has only one more year and is completely unproven against top competition. Dorka has maybe two years and has proven herself against D-1 competition. |
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Post by swash on Apr 15, 2021 13:54:53 GMT -5
A great player at the mid-major level. Interviews suggest she is a quality kid, too. But note that she is transferring because there isn't a likely WNBA roster spot for her ... even in this soft draft class. She is crazy tall, yes. Would need to add 30 pounds or more and still get quicker to make a serious impact at a top tier team. It is true that she played at a mid-major but wasn't she something like 13th in the country for FG% and 4th in blocks per game? Something like that, yes. What would Liv's stats have been if she had played the same schedule? Probably even better |
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