The WNBA Has Never Had Rookies Like This Before
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
- The WNBA has a bright future, and everybody thinks it's because of rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, but what nobody is talking about is the rest of the 2024 WNBA Draft class. Which I believe has the potential to be generational and change the WNBA forever. In this video, we breakdown, analyse every WNBA rookie drafted in the first round, and how they fit with their new WNBA teams.
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The 2024 WNBA draft class is being celebrated as potentially the greatest in the league's history, drawing comparisons to the legendary NBA draft classes of 1984 and 2003. This extraordinary group of players is expected to elevate the level of talent and visibility in women's basketball, with the potential to transform the sport forever.
Leading this remarkable class are standout stars Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. Angel Reese, renowned for her dominant inside game, rebounding strength, and defensive versatility, has already made a significant impact at the collegiate level. Her ability to influence games on both ends of the court is anticipated to immediately enhance any WNBA team’s frontcourt and generate substantial fan interest. She will help the Chicago Sky, especially when teaming up with Kamilla Cardoso.
Caitlin Clark, meanwhile, is celebrated for her scoring prowess, court vision, and long-range shooting. Her dynamic playmaking and ability to score from nearly anywhere on the court make her one of the most exciting prospects in recent years. Clark's flair and competitiveness are expected to transition seamlessly into the professional game, drawing parallels to some of the NBA's most electrifying players. The Indiana Fever can't wait to start their new era building around Caitlin Clark.
Beyond Reese and Clark, the 2024 draft class boasts numerous other elite talents who have excelled in collegiate and international competitions. This depth includes sharpshooters, versatile defenders, and skilled playmakers, all poised to make an immediate impact in the WNBA.
This class is notable not only for its talent but also for its perfect timing. The WNBA is currently experiencing unprecedented growth in viewership, sponsorship, and overall popularity. The introduction of such a talented group of players is expected to further this momentum, attracting new fans and enhancing the league’s global visibility.
The comparisons to the 1984 NBA draft class, which included legends like Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Charles Barkley, and the 2003 NBA draft class, featuring LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony, are well-deserved. Just as those drafts revolutionized the NBA, the 2024 WNBA draft class has the potential to elevate women's basketball to new heights, shaping the sport's future and inspiring the next generation of players and fans.
Intro - 0:00
Angel Reese - 1:36
Kamilla Cardoso - 6:16
Caitlin Clark - 11:17
Cameron Brink - 15:28
Rickea Jackson - 18:57
Aliyah Edwards - 21:13
Jacy Sheldon - 24:20
Alissa Pili - 26:19
Outro - 29:01
Caitlin Clark (PG, Iowa) - Indiana Fever: The consensus number one pick, Clark is known for her scoring ability and deep shooting range. She was the driving force behind Iowa's success, and her playmaking and leadership skills are expected to make a significant impact in the WNBA
Cameron Brink (PF, Stanford) - Los Angeles Sparks: Known as "The Unicorn" for her versatility, Brink excels both offensively and defensively. She has a strong presence in the paint and can stretch the floor with her shooting
Kamilla Cardoso (C, South Carolina) - Chicago Sky: A dominant center with excellent rebounding and shot-blocking abilities, Cardoso brings size and strength to the Sky. She was a key player for South Carolina, helping them secure multiple victories
Rickea Jackson (SF, Tennessee) - Los Angeles Sparks: A prolific scorer and versatile forward, Jackson's all-around game includes strong rebounding and defensive skills. She transferred from Mississippi State to Tennessee, where she continued to excel
Jacy Sheldon (SG, Ohio State) - Dallas Wings: Known for her scoring and defensive tenacity, Sheldon was a standout at Ohio State. She can create her own shot and is a reliable perimeter defender
Aaliyah Edwards (PF, UConn) - Washington Mystics: A powerful forward with a strong presence in the post, Edwards helped lead UConn to multiple Final Four appearances. Her physicality and rebounding will be assets to the Mystics
Angel Reese (PF, LSU) - Chicago Sky: Reese is a dynamic forward who led LSU to a national title with her scoring and rebounding prowess. She recorded an NCAA-record 34 double-doubles in her championship season
Alissa Pili (SF, Utah) - Minnesota Lynx: An elite scorer, Pili averaged over 21 points per game and was a key player for Utah. Her ability to score from various spots on the floor makes her a valuable addition to the Lynx
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Intro - 0:00
Angel Reese - 1:36
Kamilla Cardoso - 6:16
Caitlin Clark - 11:17
Cameron Brink - 15:28
Rickae Jackson - 18:57
Aliyah Edwards - 21:13
Jacy Sheldon - 24:20
Alissa Pili - 26:19
Outro - 29:01
Do not let these losers bully you to stop making wnba content. I’m enjoying the vids btw.
Ngl prior to this video, I checked out a few WNBA games for the first time yesterday. It was a lot better than I thought it would be just less flashy. I plan to watch more games.
Why? It’s boring af
i like the wnba but dont act like you were a day 1 fan
Yup CAITLIN CLARK IS A REAL QUEEN
@ChefChevyTv Queen of flop
u never had a wnba draft with so much talent, hype and mainstream attention
All lies... except the hype part
@@deonlepharaohexactly, just the hype!
@@otisjenkinsjr.3556 your agreeing with him then you can't take out hype alone his statement is a full sentence saying that there has never been all three of those points in that combination and magnitude
I watched cuz of Caitlin Clark and i stayed for Cameron Brink...
Angel Reese is not a center & was a wing in HS but played in the paint for LSU.changed her game for the team
That’s why I’m excited to see what Witherspoon has cooked for her. Are they developing her 3 at workouts? I’m hoping they working on something. I can see her getting better and better
She is a forward who can play the 3, 4, and 5 positions. But is a 4 as per WNBA standards. And she will be fine in the WNBA. Yes, Catlin Collins is better on offense, but Reese is better on defense and rebounding. She can get offense rebounds and put backs. Rebounds are important because there are always missed shots and people take this for granted. It is rebounds and defense for the most part that wins championships. Hopefully, Indiana's other players can paly better defense and rebound the ball. Relying on CC's offense along will not win many games for them!
She's a racist POS!
Reese is absolute garbage. Dresses like a street walker too.
You don't know what you are talking about! Reese became the only player in the NBA, WNBA, women’s NCAA and men’s NCAA history to pocket at least 30+ points with 15+ rebounds, 4+ assists, and 4+ steals. She did achieve the feat while having a shoot over 80%.. All her team needs to do is feed the ball inside out to both she and Cordoso, that will open shots for the two of them and their teammates. They would be a Two Headed Dragon!
if the LA Sparks come to my town and Cameron Brink is playing ill get floor seats!
Hell yeah, Brink is amazing!!❤
I wish I could. I live far, far away from any WNBA arena. 😔
@@abtrtomr with the league expanding, hopefully you'll have a team near you soon! Just gotta keep supporting the gals. Dont forget, Toronto and SF are on their way soon!
Touching story
Brink is so Fine she's gonna do big things in the League too 💯
Yes. She is AWESOME.
im tryna climb that tree frfr
I know one thing,the Sparks need to put Rickea Jackson in the starting lineup. She was the 4th pick in this draft class and they got her coming off the damn bench. She was considered the best all around player along with Brink in the draft. Rickea’s talent is being wasted by the Sparks. They could easily be among the best duos in the league. 🤔
True dat. Not sure if they did before today, but today (May 28), they did. And they won vs Indiana - in Indiana. I like this lineup. No Center, but they have 3 point shooters at all 5 positions. The starters went 9 of 14 from 3 (64%).
Cameron Brink
Rickea Jackson
Dearica Hamby
Kia Nurse
Lexi Brown
Brink and Jackson will be the forward pairing eventually.
@@the5gen Hopefully, they are definitely wasting her talent.
Thanks for posting this! I learned about some players I wasn't familiar with (especially Alissa Pili). Looking forward to seeing how this season goes.
1996 NBA draft class was by far the best to exist in the NBA. And it's not even really close. Allen Iverson, Marcus Camby, Shareef Abdur- Rahim, Stephen Marbury, Ray Allen, Antoine Walker, Kobe Bryant, Peja Stojakovich, Steve Nash, Jermaine O'Neil, Derrick Fisher, Zydrunis Ilgalskus, Lorenzen Wright, Malik Rose.. This was a packed draft class in the nba. David Stem was proud of this one in 96. Weren't they the draft class with the most awards between them?
1984 was the best class . Way better quality of players. Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Charles Barkley, John Stockton, Sam Perkins, Kevin Willis, Alvin Robertson, Otis Thorpe, Jay Humphries, Vern Fleming, Jerome Kersey, Michael Cage, Jeff Turner, Tony Campbell...
They got baddies now
Where there's WOKE there's piss poor attitudes.. That's why people love Caitlin.. CLASS
You mean this attitude "I can't lose because in china fall a bag of rise from the table, that's why" right?
Calm down as you can see this attitude is pushing her in a brighter spotlight which even more showcase her !!!basketball!!! skills.
This attitude (it's not me and it's never about basketball) is preventing them from raising thier skills, knowledge and so on, also doin basketball!
The learning process starts with life and end with it.
Cameron Brink can be a WNBA part-timer, full-time super model
she's too good to be part time lmao
Brink is so good looking she could lose every game and I would still watch 😂
Interesting. U like the whole 12yr old boy body type??
Please continue doing WNBA! Thank you so much
This class is stacked with prospect on paper tho
In 10 years time we will know who will come up top
But as for Caitlin she had to take curry route if she wanna succeed more
Please make more wnba content. I can’t watch the games, but your edits and detailed commentary makes me interested. I’ll watch these videos and I think others will too
There u go ua-cam.com/video/50ntaAP3YPA/v-deo.htmlsi=ZyPfbQnsm7Oh6ofu
the last time i was this early my mom had a c-section
bro wtf is this 😂
Hahahaha
Y’all wilin 😂😂😂😂
Glad to see a video like this finally somebody talking about Alissa Pili she’s tuff 🌺
Awesome content bro. Can't wait for the upcoming WNBA season.
Thanks for the WNBA coverage. As a brand new fan myself, i NEED videos like this to help me get the info i need to know. Plz keep the coverage!
Will do!
Keep it coming man
It’s because of gambling, but I will say I’m actually a fan of some of their game, like Napheesa Collier, Dawanna Bonner, Arike O, Nneka Ogwumike, and Kahleah Copper.
I absolutely love Angel's game, really enjoy watching your analysis of her.
GREAT REPORTING & INFO MY BROTHER 💯💪🏾💯
Thanks
Love all your details -- smart and insightful. Thanks.
Love your commentary! ,+ comic book feel
Great Video!!!!
Love this video. It’s refreshing to see a positive WNBA video. Good stuff man💪
Glad you enjoyed it!
Aja Wilson was six four in the third grade. That's a big lady.
Wait.....what!??? Lol 😂
Stop lying dippy
🙏🏾 GREAT REPORTING & INFO 💯💪🏾💯💪🏾💯
Much appreciated!
Aliyah Edwards and Kate Martin are also doing well for their teams despite being in opposite side of the standings. Cardoso is already showing her value despite a late start and minimal playing time. Brink needs more offensive touches. Reese is playing well within their system. CC looks tired and frustrated.
Dkm has been the best basketball journalist on the planet for like 2 years. Very creative and I'm glad someone is supporting the woman
Thank you
Excellent analysis
thanks for covering this! i can't wait to see how much they all improve by the time it's the wnba playoffs.
So if Reese was such a good high school and college player, why all the hate as if she is not good? I think she will be just fine and may surprise people. I love rooting for the underdog
If dhe fixes that shot she's gonna make you forget Candace Parker retired. Cuz that what her game will be like
Reese is a great player. It’s her attitude that people don’t like. Caitlyn is my number one player to watch and Reese is next. I think Reese will adapt to the WNBA easily.
Me too. Go Ms. Angel Reese.
@lindysmallwood2039 me too! They both are firey on the court but only have positive things to say about eachother off the court. I love competitive people.
Loving Ur content!!! Lets goooo wnba!!!💪🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️🔥💕✨️💫⭐️💜💕
Thank gou
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Welcome!!
yo DKM, you forgot to mention the 1996 Draft Class in the beginning!!
After watching Boston's Abysmal performance in the first two Indiana Fever games, I can safely say that Camilla will easily Eat Her Lunch
Well you'll be wrong
@@deonlepharaoh We Shall Soon See, Puddin
Good video🎉
Can't wait for Paige Bueckers to enter the pros. She may not be the 3-point shooter that CC is but from what I've seen,, she has a stronger mid-range game.
Paige has elite skills both sides of the ball unlike Clark.....Clark in colkege shot 37% from 3 and 45% from the field.....Paige shoots 42% from 3 and 53% from the field.... .Paige is a better shooter than Clark......Paige's shot selections is far better than Clarks......
remember this, Paige shared the Freshman Player of the Year award with Clark. This was before Paige was injured. So yeah Paige is worlds better.
@@MrSoulauctioneerno she didn’t…Paige alone holds the record of being the first freshman ever to be Player of the Year…
@@michellesmith9522 Bueckers shared two major NCAA Division I freshman of the year awards with Caitlin Clark of Iowa-the Tamika Catchings Award, presented by the USBWA, and the WBCA Freshman of the Year award.
Very interesting.
Caitlyn Clark is the light at the end of the tunnel for the lackluster WNBA and she'll bring more money to the league until she'll retire. 🤗
That light is getting dimmer and dimmer 😂
@@Odell153No thanks to the in-over-her-head coach, who doesn't have a clue what to do with Clark, other than to try and hobble her and take away the thing people want to see her do!
@@kingskidgirl2 CC needs to have players around her who can play some defense and rebound, something that Reese's team has. CC's offense alone will not help her team!
With the 28M contract as well as others, topping $50M plus, I think Caitlin can do whatever she wants. Nike’s Contact to be renewed toward the end of 2024, who knows what she’ll be worth. Remember, many pro’s never even see 1 Million in the WNBA ❤
Cardoso 5 points with 5 rebounds avg, 46& from the field 50% free throw, she is 6'7 btw
The smartest thing to have done was get half rookie and the other half with the top pros to showcase the talent.
CC 22 👑💯🔥🔥🔥🔥. Period
With all that talent on that team, they should be playing so much better they need a new coach or something to get them playing as a team
How did the Chicago sky end up with two number one pics like that I mean, that’s crazy who got traded?
One other thing that impressed me with Cameron Brink and probably dosn't count but I apreciated was her giving hugs to Caitliin Clark and #11 (sorry I didn't know who she was) after the game. Sportsmanship or Sportswomanship was great to see.
i didnt know who steph curry was, until caitlin jolted me last october, but ..now i know this: the super pretty girl is Lexie Hull. 😁
Yeah, there was unbelievable talent in that draft class and with all the focus on the sport that Kaitlyn Clark brought that new batch of stars are going to have a lot of new fans because of it so that helps them out, but yeah, that is one of the best draft classes I’ve ever seen out of the WNBA
Angel Reese is a star already. Her game is consistent. She is a power foward
You’re forgetting that millions didn’t tune into WNBA until Caitlin started her rookie year, sold out arenas, fan base, millions in contracts. Take Caitlin out of the WNBA, the league is back to low viewership. Right or wrong, it’s the fans who will decide their fate 💞
WNBA Expansion proposed: San Framcosco Athena's and Boston Colleens..
I see an Injury machine with Reece, it's just a matter of time. If she does not start to work on her core and strengthen her ligaments (yoga). Her temper will be returned real quick, when she picks on the wrong person. Watch! she picks on those smaller but will never confront those taller or bigger than her.
1996 nba draft Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Ray Allen, Camby, Marbury, Peja Stojavic, Jermaine O’Neal, Derrick Fisher … how did you not include that 96 draft which is better than the 03 draft
Magic / Larry 1979 Made the come back of the NBA You area young buck I get it
I know
ESPN: Clark became the first rookie in WNBA history to record 150 points, 50 rebounds and 50 assists in a 10-game span.
😂
Thats just 15 5 and 5 I dont think that is accurate
'96 is the greatest NBA draft class ever!
1984 is better MJ hakeem barkley Stockton NUFF SAID
People will wake up. I did soley because of this draft. And it got me to look up who's already in the league; baddies with skill. Plum, Wilson, Parker, Stewart.
I'm not a mega fan, gonna take time. But I can see the light for thile league and they need to keep on with what they're doing.
Never forget. The WNBA started in 2024
I still dont get how you get praised for grabbing the rebound off of your crappy first shot and it makes uou a great offensive rebounder. If she didnt miss the initial shot then you wouldnt get the offensive rebound.
Cameron in LA is a no brainer. If I'm the Sparks, tank for Paige and Juju. Trifecta
If Juju somehow ends up on the Sparks come 2027, I will be so happy
@5:10 is that deebo?
Clark is currently leading the Fever in points, assists, steals, blocks, and defensive rebounds. With stats like those, she's either a superstar, her team sucks, or both.
Bro you can say the same thing about any wnba draft class...this one isnt the best just cause you just started paying attention
Why Caitlin Clark got Green Eyes 😭
what sad is that the number THREE overall female ncaa scorer AND all defensive player Dyaisha Fair who was drafted #16 cant get a job, but IF you take the time to watch her game you will see she is a better overall player than the number 1 pick. she did this while only standing 5'3".
Yeah, I’m not a fan of angel Reese for the simple fact she transferred away from my team Maryland. and it’s because everything didn’t revolve around her there. It was a team environment, not a player environment.
Brink,Brink,Brink!! Let’s Goooo
They have had talented players before them What are yall talking about?
Cameron Brink is bae 🔥
cardosa got bruiser HOF
Caitlyn Clark NOT angel reece. Caitlyn got taken by last place team and other teams didn't play their top players for 4 quarters hence why they all had high ppg's. just watch them play.
All 3 of these ladies should have been on team U.S.A. These 3 ladies are the reason WNBA is getting so much attention. Why would you snub the leagues best 3 rookies.
Man said Chi Sky were top 10 in rebounds 😂. There is only 12 teams 😅
I have know problem with you making this video but i do wanna throw an idea out there since you like making wnba videos... How about you make a video or videos talking about worst WNBA draft classes /biggest WNBA draft bust. I've never seen anybody tackle that subject and I think you're just the man to do it. 💯🙏
Also I do have to say the WNBA has a problem with young talent they seem to give up on their young prospects way too easy and a good example of that is the 2021 wnba draft ( Charli Collier) was the number yet she had no real time to grow 💯
Sounds more like you just wanna sht on them
@lutherwalker7639 not really problem is there is only 144 spots. They only have 12 teams they are in the middle of fixing that the wnba announced that they will be adding 6 new teams over the next 5 or 6 years. The 1st 1 starts in the 2025 season
Kamilla Cardoso will bring home some WNBA rings!
she'll definitely win in the pros
Wnba players better start reposting this 😂wtf are they waiting on.. oh yeah they’re all for self
Caitlin Clark and Cameron Brink is the only reason I now watch the wnba. But have say all of this hate at Clark is because theirs "NOT" one individual(s) in the wnba, who's on her level. The jealousy of Clark is why women will never get the respect they whine about. Clark is the Michael Jordan version of the wnba and has already cemented her history in women's basketball and hasn't even finished her season.
2 beautiful ballers with class. I racist POS!
How you leave out 1996 draft??? SCRUB!!
Is 73% in the free throwline supposed to be good??
Are you kidding yourself , biscuit ? Where you been ? How long you been watching women bball ? Where was you when Parker and that class came out ?
don't tell me how great Reese is going to do against taller players. When she was the team star, she couldn't stop undersized Iowa.
didnt her team win the ncaa vwomen championship over iowa in 2023 you sound crazy catilin aint got no rings🤣🤣🤣
Caitlin might not have her ring being in her rookie year, but she’s over 50 Million dollars richer in the contracts she got and therefore the highest paid 😂 Wait until next season and these contracts renew, then you’ll see some serious money flying around 💞
Camilla didn't start last year. This year she was the 5 all the time.
Camrin Brink and Recita Jackson are looking really good early. Both have vthe ability to win Rookie of the year.
For y'all just figuring out the WNBA is good time.. welcome to the party!
Let's just Ball 🏀 patients 🤔😁📰 sweethearts 💞💰⛹🏻♀️⛹🏿♀️it takes a village ⛹️♀️😊
Reeses is shooting 33% 0% on 3's
Caitlin shoot 35%🤷🏾♂️
WHY DO THE WOMEN STAND AROUND. THEY DO NOT PLAY DEFENSE. WE NEED MORE REESE'S.
Who gives a shit about social media followers!
The one who committed duh
Your feeling must be hurt
@@michaelkees7303 You make no sense whatsoever!
@@destinysherrod2485 You make no sense whatsoever!
I think its a stupid metric for sports.
BUT, as someone who loves the W. The more eyes on the league the better, and the best and easiest way to get eyes is with social media. And on top of that, the better the social media presence the more sponsors for athletes and the W as a whole.
Great breakdown my guy
thank you
Caten is the star
As of 5/31, Caitlin has a P.E.R. of 36.4, 10th out of all 144 WNBA players. Brinks is at 26.2, which is 35th, and Reece is 37th. Very good as well. Caitlin is at 17.6 ppg, 13th; 6.6 apg, 4rth; 22 3s, 1ST...yes, 1ST. 89% FTs, 6th; has set multiple rookie records. And on a bad team. She is far and away #1 in ROY. By season's end, she will be voted in unamimously. And if Caitlin didn't enter the draft this year, none of the massive increases in TV ratings and attendence doesn't happens.
@Oneanddone14 What are you smoking? Her PER is 14.8
36.4 is her FG % She aint close to ROY with 6 turnovers a game LOL
@@dramachannel2740 Not what you are. That Neil from ESPN idiot's PER is a completely different calculation. His metrics are absurd. Every person who knows anything about stat value in basketball has laughed at his bogus ratings. I'll post the link for what the WNBA uses.
@@dramachannel2740 Also, so you know, ESPN WNBA Fantasy, the biggest WNBA Fantasy league, uses the WNBA's P.E.R. system for their game points. Caitlin is 9th in ESPN's fantasy league, and she is now 7th (36.4) in the WNBA P.E.R. rankings, Reese is 30, Brink is 36, Kate Martin is not in the top 50. I AM VINDICATED.
And now Caitlin is 7th (36.4) out of 144 players. My god she SUCKS!!!!
@@Oneanddone14 You're talking Fantasy points? Are you for real ? LOL 🤣😅😂
Top 10 rebounding team? There are only 12 teams
You better keep that nitpicking up when talking about wilt's record. Also there's 2 more teams on the way soon enough. San Francisco and Toronto
well, this class has OF draft class too..
2003?😂😂😂 1996 was waay better than lebum's draft class😂
The best thing about them is , they look and act like real women. Hopefully they stay that way. I wish they all do well and change the WNBA back to a league for women. Those She-Hes like Griner, Stewart and Thomas do not belong in women sports, they all are somebody's husband.
With the exception of Dyaisha Fair. It seems like she always looks sad, too. 🫤
Don't forget about JuJu...I bet she leaves USC after next season
I bet drake was already caught up