Saw a 2026 WNBA draft list today, that had 4 UCLA players on the top 9 drafted. They are loaded
UCLA, WNBA Draft prospects
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Their entire starting 5 are seniors.
Yep. UCLA is graduating 6 future pros this year. They graduate 4 WNBA first round and 2 likely WNBA second round draft picks aged 22, 23, 22, 22, 24, and 24.
Plus their first sub, who started last year before Kneepkins transferred in. UCLA has aimed for this season to try to win it all. I get it, especially when you have L. A. money to add to NIL
Throw in Lil Betts who was a top-5 recruit this year. Best Big 10 team ever?
Yes, they stacked their team and will be paying the price for it soon enough.
But I wanna go back to something I said on Saturday. Regardless of what happened yesterday and even if this somehow gets back to Betts, her family or anyone associated with UCLA......it will never NOT be funny that she chose to spurn coming to Iowa during Clark's senior year because she got caught up in all the racism flaming/gaslighting that was being unfairly thrown upon the women's basketball program and the university after the NCG against LSU.
She would've helped Iowa win the title over South Carolina the following year, and instead, she'll be stuck "chasing the dragon" just like Caitlin. Of course, I'm sure they play with all their motivated might to finish the job with their senior-laden team...........................but plans have already been made.
But I wanna go back to something I said on Saturday. Regardless of what happened yesterday and even if this somehow gets back to Betts, her family or anyone associated with UCLA......it will never NOT be funny that she chose to spurn coming to Iowa during Clark's senior year because she got caught up in all the racism flaming/gaslighting that was being unfairly thrown upon the women's basketball program and the university after the NCG against LSU.
She would've helped Iowa win the title over South Carolina the following year, and instead, she'll be stuck "chasing the dragon" just like Caitlin. Of course, I'm sure they play with all their motivated might to finish the job with their senior-laden team...........................but plans have already been made.
Yes, they stacked their team and will be paying the price for it soon enough.
But I wanna go back to something I said on Saturday. Regardless of what happened yesterday and even if this somehow gets back to Betts, her family or anyone associated with UCLA......it will never NOT be funny that she chose to spurn coming to Iowa during Clark's senior year because she got caught up in all the racism flaming/gaslighting that was being unfairly thrown upon the women's basketball program and the university after the NCG against LSU.
She would've helped Iowa win the title over South Carolina the following year, and instead, she'll be stuck "chasing the dragon" just like Caitlin. Of course, I'm sure they play with all their motivated might to finish the job with their senior-laden team...........................but plans have already been made.
Yeah some idiot fans got into twitter arguments with a potential transfer who became one of the best players in the country and would have been the missing piece in at least one championship run. Hilarious.
And because she was so offended by those idiot fans choosing not to go to Iowa because of her lack of thick skin and inability to avoid social media altogether let alone dismissing the comments of fans regardless of who they root for, it's going to cost her what she wanted in the first place, which was to win a national championship........
So like I said, I will find it funny regardless, because karma is undefeated.
She’s a college kid. You’re being ridiculous. And I’d say she’s doing just fine.And because she was so offended by those idiot fans choosing not to go to Iowa because of her lack of thick skin and inability to avoid social media altogether let alone dismissing the comments of fans regardless of who they root for, it's going to cost her what she wanted in the first place, which was to win a national championship........
So like I said, I will find it funny regardless, because karma is undefeated.
And because she was so offended by those idiot fans choosing not to go to Iowa because of her lack of thick skin and inability to avoid social media altogether let alone dismissing the comments of fans regardless of who they root for, it's going to cost her what she wanted in the first place, which was to win a national championship........
So like I said, I will find it funny regardless, because karma is undefeated.
She had a better chance for a national title at Iowa than UCLA? I'm a little slow so enlighten me.
Two years ago yes.
Yes, my point exactly. They were pointing for this year. Kneepkins was the topper for transfers but others were part of the plan. The old days of developing a roster are long gone.
Probably easier to attract players to UCLA than Iowa. It is important to recruit at a high level and develop over time. Use the portal to fill the gaps.
And because she was so offended by those idiot fans choosing not to go to Iowa because of her lack of thick skin and inability to avoid social media altogether let alone dismissing the comments of fans regardless of who they root for, it's going to cost her what she wanted in the first place, which was to win a national championship........
So like I said, I will find it funny regardless, because karma is undefeated.
Turns out those idiot fans only ended up costing Iowa a Natty.
I guess you're right though, karma is undefeated
South Carolina is to blame, and they were held accountable by being embarrassed today.
It was supposed to be UConn, but Dawn got greedy.
I blame the ref instead, and Ohio State for getting Molly Davis hurt the next year. And getting Taylor McCabe hurt this year.
People forget that Lauren Betts was a transfer from Stanford.
I see you were big on laughs today on multiple posts of mine. Hope that made you happy, or something.
Nope. A lot of posters were just participating in wishful thinking.
only in your headIt did its job, yes.........
You want I should explain?..............
It's honestly pretty straightforward, but I get that you're upset you walked into it.
Please don’t.You want I should explain?..............
It's honestly pretty straightforward, but I get that you're upset you walked into it.
UCLA 6 of 7 senoirs drafted, Iowa 0 of 4. Tough to beat that type of talent. Was hoping Hannah would get picked in the third round and make some nice $$$ at the end of a WNBA bench
You honestly not only thought she was going to get drafted but also make a WNBA roster?!?
Unfortunately Hannah never developed much of a jump shot and her free throw shooting was never very good. I loved her heart and how hard she played though. I wish her all the best, she was a great Hawk.
Yep, good but not great. And as an undersized big she would need to be a much better shooter than she is. The league is expanding, meaning more roster spots, so there’s still a chance for her. But she’d need to do some significant development like Gustafson did after college to have a chance at sticking with a roster spot. She got better as a FT shooter, before regressing this past season, so we know she can improve.
Last year, 20 of the 36 drafted rookies made rosters (I think), so 20 veterans lost their jobs.
This season, the WNBA has space for 210 roster spots including two developmental players per team. Even assuming that all 144 players from last year are re-signed, that means that there is space for all 45 draftees, plus some free agents, without cutting anyone.
DISCLAIMER: I often don't know what I am talking about. I feel right at home on this forum.
This season, the WNBA has space for 210 roster spots including two developmental players per team. Even assuming that all 144 players from last year are re-signed, that means that there is space for all 45 draftees, plus some free agents, without cutting anyone.
DISCLAIMER: I often don't know what I am talking about. I feel right at home on this forum.
0.0% chance.
As someone else mentioned, no outside shot and too small for the "5".
She's Angel Reese, but shorter.
Taylor's knee injury was non contact at the start of the game. The Ohio State girls helped her up.