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Post by ljohnverrell on Apr 14, 2011 13:55:45 GMT -5
I pretty much think MM is through with deals and trades, so here is my 2011 roster prediction with the personnel we have right now. Feel free to make changes, additions and WTH's  2011 Atlanta Dream: (s) - starter Bales, Alison Bolte, Kelsey* Castro Marques, Iziane (s) Chester, Felicia de Souza, Erika (s) Harding, Lindsey (s) Lyttle, Sancho (s) McCoughtry, Angel (s) Lehning, Shalee Coco Miller Price, Armintie Released, quit or otherwise not returning: Raven, Brittainey* Paris, Ashley Irvin, Sandora Ivanyi, Dalma Leuchanka, Yelena *I really think Bolte and Chester are both going to make it. If Bolte doesn't make it, I'd choose Raven or Miller in that spot. |
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Post by bballer on Apr 14, 2011 23:22:00 GMT -5
You only selected 10 players. Perhaps I am missing something.
I think all things being equal the veterans will be brought back instead of new, untested players, particularly if you are a championship contender.
So Bolte no, Leuchanka yes, Miller yes.
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Post by ljohnverrell on Apr 15, 2011 1:55:15 GMT -5
You only selected 10 players. Perhaps I am missing something. I think all things being equal the veterans will be brought back instead of new, untested players, particularly if you are a championship contender. So Bolte no, Leuchanka yes, Miller yes. Opps, modified to select 11 players. I had heard Yelena may not be returning this year. I think the newbies have a chance to make the team especially if they impress MM in training camp. Shes full of surprises. |
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Post by bballer on Apr 15, 2011 11:45:45 GMT -5
I had heard Yelena may not be returning this year. I think the newbies have a chance to make the team especially if they impress MM in training camp. Shes full of surprises. Yes MM can surprise. Perhaps she will surprise with a championship this year. |
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Post by capri22 on May 9, 2011 19:20:17 GMT -5
That would not be a surprise at all. That would just be the Dream meeting expectations. A chapinoship is what we expect in 2011 and I am sure that is the goal of the team.
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Post by dream06 on May 11, 2011 8:58:16 GMT -5
I agree with your roster @johnverrell! I would however LOVE to see Shannon McCallum on the team instead of Shalee, I know, I know...thats not likely going to happen BUT for what I can research "Shannon McCallum" is a half court (but can push the ball) PG like Shalee BUT can score, dish the ball, and have BETTER defense. I just think with the roster set at 11 people, theres too many better people (For ATL). Maybe she could play for another team or something, maybe even coach! McCallum didnt go to a top school but I know out of the PGs we have on our team, Shalee is at the bottom (all around game). I know alot of people will say McCallum is not proven yet and that there is a BIG difference between college and pros so I hope MM base her decision off of training camp alone and let McCallum and Shalee guard each other (in a scrimmage to see who runs their team better and plays all around better)...jmo (Sorry, I know alot of people like Shalee...)
PG from best to worst:
Harding
Miller
McCallum
Shalee
-I am going to hate to see Raven leave...I think she is good, just have not gotten a chance to prove herself yet.
-I cant wait to see the final roster for all the teams, there are going to be some interesting cuts and pick ups!
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Post by ljohnverrell on May 14, 2011 8:53:43 GMT -5
I am really interested in seeing who makes the trip to Manchester! And Dream06, I'm wondering about choosing Bolte over Raven in my projected roster now. Maybe after a good season playing in Europe she might outshoot the rookie for a spot! Hmmm... |
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Post by lea87 on May 23, 2011 14:23:09 GMT -5
Bolte was cut today  |
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Post by bballer on Jun 1, 2011 0:25:36 GMT -5
It's pretty quiet with the roster predictions. I take that as a sign that everybody is pretty happy with the strength of the first 8-10 roster spots. Seems like Felicia Chester will make the roster as a rookie.
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Post by bballer on Jun 2, 2011 19:38:39 GMT -5
Wrong again. Chester is cut and Sandora Irvin is still on the roster. No rookies on the team as the Dream now move to win it all.
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Post by ljohnverrell on Jun 3, 2011 8:18:45 GMT -5
Wrong again. Chester is cut and Sandora Irvin is still on the roster. No rookies on the team as the Dream now move to win it all. Aww..I hated to see Chester cut - but you have to admit Sandora Irvin was off the chizzle in England!!! ;D |
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