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Who are the best 'shot creators' in the WNBA?
In a previous piece about potential assists in the WNBA, I mentioned that I didn't have the numbers to calculate a metric SB Nation's Tom Ziller created called "creation ratio" (CR). I took a bit of a break from writing in between the women's pro and college seasons, but I did get the numbers I...
2011 WNBA Award Winners List: MVP Tamika Catchings Led All Vote Getters For Her Sixth All-WNBA First Team Selection
The major individual WNBA awards have finally been announced and it was a great year for Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings, despite falling short of the ultimate goal: her first WNBA championship. A listing of all of the award winners and links to our commentary - as well as yours - after the...
2011 WNBA Playoffs Preview: New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever - Eastern Conference, First Round
Who: #1 Indiana Fever vs #4 New York Liberty What: Eastern Conference playoffs, first round When: First game - Thursday, September 15 at 8 p.m. EDT (ESPN2) in Indianapolis (full schedule) Season series: 2-2 (click here for summary) Indiana Fever profile: Strength:eFG% Weakness:Off...
2011 WNBA Awards (Part 1): MVP, All-WNBA, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Woman, Most Improved Player
The most difficult part of figuring out end of season awards is that no matter who you select someone will take it as a slight to their favorite player. That's especially true this year as you get to MVP and All-WNBA voting: trying to pick just four guards across two teams, for example, is a...
WNBA MVP Rankings: Tamika Catchings Leads A Strong Field Of Candidates
Normally by this point in a WNBA season, 3-5 players have really separated themselves from the rest as clear favorites for the MVP award. This year is not nearly as clear. Even if we were all to agree on one precise definition of "value" - which, I suspect, will not happen in my lifetime - there...
Why Lauren Jackson's Return From Injury Provided Yet Another Reminder Of Her Greatness
It was perfectly reasonable to approach Jackson's return from a hip injury against the New York Liberty on Saturday with tempered expectations. "The question when Lauren Jackson comes back is just the timing of everything," said ESPN commentator Rebecca Lobo, fittingly during the first meeting...
Morning Links: Spoiled Returns On A Busy Tuesday Night
It was a five-game night last night and it was headlined by a few disappointing returns to action. Here's a brief look at the key storylines of the night, but - as usual - feel free to drop any of your favorite links in the comments along with your wonderful insights. Starting five: Ramona...
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