went through the entire top 15 with all the numbers :)
September 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
went through the entire top 15 with all the numbers :)
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"What if the WNBA had 3 all-rookie teams?" is the question I asked myself. Here is my 3rd team including rankings.
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September 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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My 2025 WNBA all-rookie 2nd team
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1st, Paige Bueckers, Wings
22.0 pts/75
6.2 ast/75
+9.5 on/off
+1.61 LEBRON
Good at basketball. Would like to see her generate more team rim offense but that's not exclusively on her
22.0 pts/75
6.2 ast/75
+9.5 on/off
+1.61 LEBRON
Good at basketball. Would like to see her generate more team rim offense but that's not exclusively on her
September 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
1st, Paige Bueckers, Wings
22.0 pts/75
6.2 ast/75
+9.5 on/off
+1.61 LEBRON
Good at basketball. Would like to see her generate more team rim offense but that's not exclusively on her
22.0 pts/75
6.2 ast/75
+9.5 on/off
+1.61 LEBRON
Good at basketball. Would like to see her generate more team rim offense but that's not exclusively on her
2nd, Sonia Citron, Mystics
18.0 pts/75
60.6% TS
+7.5 on/off
-1.54 LEBRON
You'd think expecting a "3&D" rookie to assume a primary on-ball role would be too much but she's just taken the opportunity and done a great job. I'd like to see the playmaking growth continue
18.0 pts/75
60.6% TS
+7.5 on/off
-1.54 LEBRON
You'd think expecting a "3&D" rookie to assume a primary on-ball role would be too much but she's just taken the opportunity and done a great job. I'd like to see the playmaking growth continue
September 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
2nd, Sonia Citron, Mystics
18.0 pts/75
60.6% TS
+7.5 on/off
-1.54 LEBRON
You'd think expecting a "3&D" rookie to assume a primary on-ball role would be too much but she's just taken the opportunity and done a great job. I'd like to see the playmaking growth continue
18.0 pts/75
60.6% TS
+7.5 on/off
-1.54 LEBRON
You'd think expecting a "3&D" rookie to assume a primary on-ball role would be too much but she's just taken the opportunity and done a great job. I'd like to see the playmaking growth continue
3rd, Kiki Iriafen, Mystics
18.9 pts/75
12.2 reb/75
+4.5 on/off
+0.39 LEBRON
Kiki burst onto the scene early in the season, even earning an all-star nod from the coaches. The scoring aggression always stood out. Want to see her grow as a decision maker and team defender
18.9 pts/75
12.2 reb/75
+4.5 on/off
+0.39 LEBRON
Kiki burst onto the scene early in the season, even earning an all-star nod from the coaches. The scoring aggression always stood out. Want to see her grow as a decision maker and team defender
September 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
3rd, Kiki Iriafen, Mystics
18.9 pts/75
12.2 reb/75
+4.5 on/off
+0.39 LEBRON
Kiki burst onto the scene early in the season, even earning an all-star nod from the coaches. The scoring aggression always stood out. Want to see her grow as a decision maker and team defender
18.9 pts/75
12.2 reb/75
+4.5 on/off
+0.39 LEBRON
Kiki burst onto the scene early in the season, even earning an all-star nod from the coaches. The scoring aggression always stood out. Want to see her grow as a decision maker and team defender
4th, Monique Akoa Makani, Mercury
13.9 pts/75
55.5% TS
+12.3 on/off
+0.88 LEBRON
Elite defender with all the complementary skills you could ask for. Incredible PnR partner for AT both ways on both ends of the court. Phoenix will need a lot from her in their playoff run
13.9 pts/75
55.5% TS
+12.3 on/off
+0.88 LEBRON
Elite defender with all the complementary skills you could ask for. Incredible PnR partner for AT both ways on both ends of the court. Phoenix will need a lot from her in their playoff run
September 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
4th, Monique Akoa Makani, Mercury
13.9 pts/75
55.5% TS
+12.3 on/off
+0.88 LEBRON
Elite defender with all the complementary skills you could ask for. Incredible PnR partner for AT both ways on both ends of the court. Phoenix will need a lot from her in their playoff run
13.9 pts/75
55.5% TS
+12.3 on/off
+0.88 LEBRON
Elite defender with all the complementary skills you could ask for. Incredible PnR partner for AT both ways on both ends of the court. Phoenix will need a lot from her in their playoff run
5th, Leïla Lacan, Sun
15.0 pts/75
3.4 stocks/75
+19.6 (lol) on/off
+1.04 LEBRON
Lacan joined a historically bad Sun team mid-season and they've gone even in her minutes, that is insane. Defends, makes plays, drives, impacts the game in every way she can
15.0 pts/75
3.4 stocks/75
+19.6 (lol) on/off
+1.04 LEBRON
Lacan joined a historically bad Sun team mid-season and they've gone even in her minutes, that is insane. Defends, makes plays, drives, impacts the game in every way she can
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5th, Leïla Lacan, Sun
15.0 pts/75
3.4 stocks/75
+19.6 (lol) on/off
+1.04 LEBRON
Lacan joined a historically bad Sun team mid-season and they've gone even in her minutes, that is insane. Defends, makes plays, drives, impacts the game in every way she can
15.0 pts/75
3.4 stocks/75
+19.6 (lol) on/off
+1.04 LEBRON
Lacan joined a historically bad Sun team mid-season and they've gone even in her minutes, that is insane. Defends, makes plays, drives, impacts the game in every way she can
3rd team:
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"What if the WNBA had 3 all-rookie teams?" is the question I asked myself. Here is my 3rd team including rankings.
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6th, Dominique Malonga, Storm
20.4 pts/75
12.3 reb/75
-7.5 on/off
-0.21 LEBRON
It's unfair to look at a 19yo through a playoff readiness lens but Dom has been that good. Needs to get stronger to assert herself and the Storm spacing makes it tough for her but she's already great
20.4 pts/75
12.3 reb/75
-7.5 on/off
-0.21 LEBRON
It's unfair to look at a 19yo through a playoff readiness lens but Dom has been that good. Needs to get stronger to assert herself and the Storm spacing makes it tough for her but she's already great
September 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
6th, Dominique Malonga, Storm
20.4 pts/75
12.3 reb/75
-7.5 on/off
-0.21 LEBRON
It's unfair to look at a 19yo through a playoff readiness lens but Dom has been that good. Needs to get stronger to assert herself and the Storm spacing makes it tough for her but she's already great
20.4 pts/75
12.3 reb/75
-7.5 on/off
-0.21 LEBRON
It's unfair to look at a 19yo through a playoff readiness lens but Dom has been that good. Needs to get stronger to assert herself and the Storm spacing makes it tough for her but she's already great
7th, Kathryn Westbeld, Mercury
10.4 pts/75
2.8 stocks/75
+0.6 on/off
+0.18 LEBRON
Kathryn will screen, make simple reads and occasionally hit shots. She will also #DoHerJob (and more) in a variety of defensive schemes. Needs to keep defenses honest to earn big playoff minutes
10.4 pts/75
2.8 stocks/75
+0.6 on/off
+0.18 LEBRON
Kathryn will screen, make simple reads and occasionally hit shots. She will also #DoHerJob (and more) in a variety of defensive schemes. Needs to keep defenses honest to earn big playoff minutes
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7th, Kathryn Westbeld, Mercury
10.4 pts/75
2.8 stocks/75
+0.6 on/off
+0.18 LEBRON
Kathryn will screen, make simple reads and occasionally hit shots. She will also #DoHerJob (and more) in a variety of defensive schemes. Needs to keep defenses honest to earn big playoff minutes
10.4 pts/75
2.8 stocks/75
+0.6 on/off
+0.18 LEBRON
Kathryn will screen, make simple reads and occasionally hit shots. She will also #DoHerJob (and more) in a variety of defensive schemes. Needs to keep defenses honest to earn big playoff minutes
8th, Te-Hina PaoPao
13.4 pts/75
7.1 3PTA/75 (38,6%)
+1.7 on/off
-0.68 LEBRON
The minutes haven't always been there, the bombing away from deep has. Throw in some drives, playmaking and defensive effort (sometimes results) and she might end up in Smesko's playoff rotation
13.4 pts/75
7.1 3PTA/75 (38,6%)
+1.7 on/off
-0.68 LEBRON
The minutes haven't always been there, the bombing away from deep has. Throw in some drives, playmaking and defensive effort (sometimes results) and she might end up in Smesko's playoff rotation
September 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
8th, Te-Hina PaoPao
13.4 pts/75
7.1 3PTA/75 (38,6%)
+1.7 on/off
-0.68 LEBRON
The minutes haven't always been there, the bombing away from deep has. Throw in some drives, playmaking and defensive effort (sometimes results) and she might end up in Smesko's playoff rotation
13.4 pts/75
7.1 3PTA/75 (38,6%)
+1.7 on/off
-0.68 LEBRON
The minutes haven't always been there, the bombing away from deep has. Throw in some drives, playmaking and defensive effort (sometimes results) and she might end up in Smesko's playoff rotation
9th, Saniya Rivers, Sun
12.9 pts/75
3.5 stocks/75
+0.8 on/off
-2.21 LEBRON
Great defender, drives and transition play have been fun, as well as the confident (but inefficient) scoring and passing flashes. Has she gotten that much better post all-star or is it just hot shooting?
12.9 pts/75
3.5 stocks/75
+0.8 on/off
-2.21 LEBRON
Great defender, drives and transition play have been fun, as well as the confident (but inefficient) scoring and passing flashes. Has she gotten that much better post all-star or is it just hot shooting?
September 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
9th, Saniya Rivers, Sun
12.9 pts/75
3.5 stocks/75
+0.8 on/off
-2.21 LEBRON
Great defender, drives and transition play have been fun, as well as the confident (but inefficient) scoring and passing flashes. Has she gotten that much better post all-star or is it just hot shooting?
12.9 pts/75
3.5 stocks/75
+0.8 on/off
-2.21 LEBRON
Great defender, drives and transition play have been fun, as well as the confident (but inefficient) scoring and passing flashes. Has she gotten that much better post all-star or is it just hot shooting?
10th, Luisa Geiselsöder, Wings
11.7 pts/75
2.5 stocks/75
-3.7 on/off
-0.54 LEBRON
Luisa tries to do everything you could want from a big and succeeds fairly often. Her screening and spacing have been a welcome improvement for the Dallas guards
11.7 pts/75
2.5 stocks/75
-3.7 on/off
-0.54 LEBRON
Luisa tries to do everything you could want from a big and succeeds fairly often. Her screening and spacing have been a welcome improvement for the Dallas guards
September 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
10th, Luisa Geiselsöder, Wings
11.7 pts/75
2.5 stocks/75
-3.7 on/off
-0.54 LEBRON
Luisa tries to do everything you could want from a big and succeeds fairly often. Her screening and spacing have been a welcome improvement for the Dallas guards
11.7 pts/75
2.5 stocks/75
-3.7 on/off
-0.54 LEBRON
Luisa tries to do everything you could want from a big and succeeds fairly often. Her screening and spacing have been a welcome improvement for the Dallas guards
11th Janelle Salaün, Valkyries
17.0 pts/75
7.2 3PTA/75 (36.6%)
-5.9 on/off
-1.31 LEBRON
Thought she'd be much higher on the list but some defensive questions, impact and "what else does she do?" have landed Janelle here. Still easily 1st team all-hype moments and aura
17.0 pts/75
7.2 3PTA/75 (36.6%)
-5.9 on/off
-1.31 LEBRON
Thought she'd be much higher on the list but some defensive questions, impact and "what else does she do?" have landed Janelle here. Still easily 1st team all-hype moments and aura
September 13, 2025 at 11:08 PM
11th Janelle Salaün, Valkyries
17.0 pts/75
7.2 3PTA/75 (36.6%)
-5.9 on/off
-1.31 LEBRON
Thought she'd be much higher on the list but some defensive questions, impact and "what else does she do?" have landed Janelle here. Still easily 1st team all-hype moments and aura
17.0 pts/75
7.2 3PTA/75 (36.6%)
-5.9 on/off
-1.31 LEBRON
Thought she'd be much higher on the list but some defensive questions, impact and "what else does she do?" have landed Janelle here. Still easily 1st team all-hype moments and aura
12th, Aneesah Morrow, Sun
15.5 pts/75
13.9 reb/75
+6.0 on/off
-0.89 LEBRON
Morrow lacks size at the 5 and shooting at the 4. Despite that, her flashes of versatility and her being the best rebounder in the class have both been huge for the late-season Sun surge
15.5 pts/75
13.9 reb/75
+6.0 on/off
-0.89 LEBRON
Morrow lacks size at the 5 and shooting at the 4. Despite that, her flashes of versatility and her being the best rebounder in the class have both been huge for the late-season Sun surge
September 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
12th, Aneesah Morrow, Sun
15.5 pts/75
13.9 reb/75
+6.0 on/off
-0.89 LEBRON
Morrow lacks size at the 5 and shooting at the 4. Despite that, her flashes of versatility and her being the best rebounder in the class have both been huge for the late-season Sun surge
15.5 pts/75
13.9 reb/75
+6.0 on/off
-0.89 LEBRON
Morrow lacks size at the 5 and shooting at the 4. Despite that, her flashes of versatility and her being the best rebounder in the class have both been huge for the late-season Sun surge
13th, Carla Leite, Valkyries
16.6 pts/75
4.6 ast/75
+5.3 on/off
-1.53 LEBRON
Leite not wearing a Wings jersey this year is still insane to me. The drives have been incredible, the shot has not. She needs the latter to come along to lock down a playoff rotation spot
16.6 pts/75
4.6 ast/75
+5.3 on/off
-1.53 LEBRON
Leite not wearing a Wings jersey this year is still insane to me. The drives have been incredible, the shot has not. She needs the latter to come along to lock down a playoff rotation spot
September 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
13th, Carla Leite, Valkyries
16.6 pts/75
4.6 ast/75
+5.3 on/off
-1.53 LEBRON
Leite not wearing a Wings jersey this year is still insane to me. The drives have been incredible, the shot has not. She needs the latter to come along to lock down a playoff rotation spot
16.6 pts/75
4.6 ast/75
+5.3 on/off
-1.53 LEBRON
Leite not wearing a Wings jersey this year is still insane to me. The drives have been incredible, the shot has not. She needs the latter to come along to lock down a playoff rotation spot
14th, JJ Quinerly, Wings
15.1 pts/75
5.4 ast/75
+5.2 on/off
-1.53 LEBRON
Quinerly's rim pressure and playmaking were able to secure her a starting spot before her finishing fell off a cliff and a knee injury ended her season
15.1 pts/75
5.4 ast/75
+5.2 on/off
-1.53 LEBRON
Quinerly's rim pressure and playmaking were able to secure her a starting spot before her finishing fell off a cliff and a knee injury ended her season
September 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
14th, JJ Quinerly, Wings
15.1 pts/75
5.4 ast/75
+5.2 on/off
-1.53 LEBRON
Quinerly's rim pressure and playmaking were able to secure her a starting spot before her finishing fell off a cliff and a knee injury ended her season
15.1 pts/75
5.4 ast/75
+5.2 on/off
-1.53 LEBRON
Quinerly's rim pressure and playmaking were able to secure her a starting spot before her finishing fell off a cliff and a knee injury ended her season
15th, Aziaha James, Wings
15.8 pts/75
46.6% TS
-2.1 on/off
-1.94 LEBRON
We've seen 20+ point scoring outbursts from James. We've also seen her inefficient scoring and lack of complementary skills prevent her from securing a rotation spot on a bad team for most of the season
15.8 pts/75
46.6% TS
-2.1 on/off
-1.94 LEBRON
We've seen 20+ point scoring outbursts from James. We've also seen her inefficient scoring and lack of complementary skills prevent her from securing a rotation spot on a bad team for most of the season
September 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
15th, Aziaha James, Wings
15.8 pts/75
46.6% TS
-2.1 on/off
-1.94 LEBRON
We've seen 20+ point scoring outbursts from James. We've also seen her inefficient scoring and lack of complementary skills prevent her from securing a rotation spot on a bad team for most of the season
15.8 pts/75
46.6% TS
-2.1 on/off
-1.94 LEBRON
We've seen 20+ point scoring outbursts from James. We've also seen her inefficient scoring and lack of complementary skills prevent her from securing a rotation spot on a bad team for most of the season
Idk who my CC comp would be, I have issues with her halfcourt (especially PnR) process which makes any sort of Trae/Nash/Hali comp feel weird but those 3 are probably the closest I can get
September 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Idk who my CC comp would be, I have issues with her halfcourt (especially PnR) process which makes any sort of Trae/Nash/Hali comp feel weird but those 3 are probably the closest I can get