The WNBA regular season is coming to a close and sample sizes for player evaluations are reaching meaningful, representative and conclusive levels. In addition to our Rookie Ladder, we’ll take a closer look at some of the players that have entered the league this year. First up is Te’a Cooper out of Baylor University – an interesting prospect, who maybe wouldn’t even have made it to the WNBA, if it hadn’t been for another player’s decision to opt out of the #Wubble. But now that she’s here, let’s check her out!
Cooper played high school basketball for McEachern High School. In her freshman year, McEachern High School was undefeated as they finished 33-0, she shot 65 percent from the field and averaged 11.2 points, 4.7 assists and 3.0 steals per game.[4] In her sophomore season she averaged 18.5 points, 5.0 assists and 4.3 steals per game. In her junior year, she averaged 19.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 5.0 steals and 1.0 block per game. In her senior season, she averaged 27.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 3.5 steals per game.[5] She won three Georgia 6A State titles in 2012, 2014 and 2015, and she was the co-MVP of the 2015 McDonald’s All-America game.
Clarendon and stretch big Amanda Zahui B lead the way production-wise. As a team, the young Libs pull the trigger on the the most three-pointers; on top of that, their rebounding is pretty good.
Patience is key. Sabrina Ionescu’s injured, the six other rookies need time. While All-Star Kia Nurse is still looking for her shot, model vet Layshia Clarendon and stretch big Amanda Zahui B lead the way production-wise. As a team, the young Libs pull the trigger on the the most three-pointers; on top of that, their rebounding is pretty good.
WNBA Power Ranking #1 – Siro
WNBA Power Ranking #1 – Siro