Well the game was forgettable, but the minutes are definitely interesting to look at.
Awa playing 31 min already is up there with most in a game this season with Heideman and Malonga. Awa has had a much faster introduction to the W than Malonga last year and she continues to impress even with the rookie moments. If a few of those hook shots fell, she’d have a very impressive line.
If we’re struggling to shoot and nothing is working; why is Lexie only playing 5 min? Did she get hurt? KLS could probably get some more minutes too. Maybe they were focused on defense with 4 great scorers on the floor for Dallas, but they could have used some better shooters.
Awa Fam getting the extended minutes is a great thing. Coach Raman also indicated that she did that because she hasn't been able to practice really at all (only once), so this was a way for her to get Fam more reps with the team. Especially, with how the game became a blowout. There was nothing to lose by playing Awa a lot. I fully expect Awa to get at least 20 minutes per game as long as both Ezi Magbegor and Dom Malonga remain out with their injuries.
Regarding Lexie Brown. It seems like her minutes have decreased with the additions of Fam and Katie Lou. Obviously, other players like Zia Cooke have also been affected. Coach Raman is still going with a 10-player lineup, which is smart, but probably won't last. Or at least not all 10 of these players will continue to play once Ezi and Dom return.
Well the game was forgettable, but the minutes are definitely interesting to look at.
Awa playing 31 min already is up there with most in a game this season with Heideman and Malonga. Awa has had a much faster introduction to the W than Malonga last year and she continues to impress even with the rookie moments. If a few of those hook shots fell, she’d have a very impressive line.
If we’re struggling to shoot and nothing is working; why is Lexie only playing 5 min? Did she get hurt? KLS could probably get some more minutes too. Maybe they were focused on defense with 4 great scorers on the floor for Dallas, but they could have used some better shooters.
Awa Fam getting the extended minutes is a great thing. Coach Raman also indicated that she did that because she hasn't been able to practice really at all (only once), so this was a way for her to get Fam more reps with the team. Especially, with how the game became a blowout. There was nothing to lose by playing Awa a lot. I fully expect Awa to get at least 20 minutes per game as long as both Ezi Magbegor and Dom Malonga remain out with their injuries.
Regarding Lexie Brown. It seems like her minutes have decreased with the additions of Fam and Katie Lou. Obviously, other players like Zia Cooke have also been affected. Coach Raman is still going with a 10-player lineup, which is smart, but probably won't last. Or at least not all 10 of these players will continue to play once Ezi and Dom return.
Yeah, nothing but excited to see Awa get lots of playing time. She’s seems ready for it.
Is Lexie long for the roster then? She’ll only lose playing time from here then and I can’t imagine she’ll be back next year.