More fair question would be something like best WNBA team vs. Division 2 or 3 College teams. Im a big fan (and proponent) of all things #Pac12AfterDark so I would prefer chaos out of that conference. All content 2000-2023 RealGM, L.L.C. But I am most interested in whats happening in the ACC. They also improved their home record to a surprising 9-6 mark, which comes in sharp contrast to this teams 3-11 record on the road. But Juhsz specifically sat Monday to be ready for the tournament, and as long as the current starting five plus Caroline Ducharme are good to go, I think this group has enough to get the job done in what is basically their backyard at Mohegan Sun. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. They would get creamed by any top 100 team. My high school's 4x400m record is better than the women's world record, and everyone at my high school is white. Gold 2010 X Games It's not uncommon for coaching staffs to ship in all-male practice squads to toughen up their women for the games that really count. Regardless of whether she requests a waiver for an additional year of eligibility, Soares has made her case for the WNBA. "We can't just show up, and just be more talented and be deeper, and be all these things. The WNBA all stars couldn't beat a small junior college in the middle of nowhere's team. He then transferred to UNLV, and back to Iowa State when Otzelberger was hired before the 2021-22 season. She stepped up, she knocked down big shots.". Both times they lost: 5-0 and 3-0. There arent that many mid-majors making noise this season, but are there any teams outside of the Top 25 that you might tune in to watch during conference tournament season? Now, I do think it's within the realm of possibility that a good WNBA team could beat the 5 worst NBA players, if those 5 NBA players are teamed up randomly without a chance to get used to. The Rebels are just 6-10 in the Mountain West, but like UCF, they are geared to beat more talented teams (or lose by 30 to them). To appeal to the cynics who think this example is complete hogwash, we simulated the Lady Huskies against the National Champion Duke Blue Devils. (Top photo of Mackenzie Holmes: Andy Lyons / Getty Images). "We showed we could play with anybody in the country," junior guard Sarah Andrews said after the Texas game. Some of them are genetic freaks like 6"5' which is really tall for a girl. What level of mens basketball could UCONN's womens team beat? I do feel like this March is going to be a lot of fun, though. potatococ. But if the Gamecocks run into a team that gets hot from long range and can slow Bostons interior production, that could be a winning combination. Any decent high school team could beat a WNBA team. The Americans are on a 46-game win streak between the Olympics and FIBA World Cup dating to 2006. The next finals are Fridays mens and womens snowboard halfpipe. Best way to see this play out is probably that women's college teams practice against a 'practice squad' team that usually consists of decent men players selected from a tryout. Jun 23, 2021. In my book, experience plus momentum is usually a pretty good equation for some March Magic when it comes to mid-majors. high school has the size advantage, have you seen the rosters on any of the top 100 high school teams?? Gold 2011 Worlds "I thought Aijha was certainly not going to be NaLyssa Smith, but was going to be a different type of NaLyssa Smith, a kid that was going to be in the running for player of the year in our league,'" Collen said. Sabreena: As much as I want to predict chaos, I cant see the Big East tournament ending any way but with UConn cutting down nets. 3 min read. Some of them are big pieces that haven't been able to play. Jacobellis added to her unparalleled record in major championships. Saint Mary's has been a top-10 team all year long thanks in large part to its stifling defense, which limits easy scoring chances and attacks the glass with reckless abandon. How would they fair against college mens bball? M.A. We've already seen Ohio State score outright home upsets . Boy this board is in love with the hypotheticals today. Plus, the Atlantic Sun has two teams currently on double-digit winning streaks, which would make a Gulf Coast/Liberty final a real treat. I mean some of those WNBA players can ball and aren't exactly small. Gold 2014 X Games Here are the odds to win the 2023 WCC Tournament courtesy of FanDuel and our best bet to win it: 21+. Olympic calibur women lose to high school level boys in every objectively measured sport, it's really just a matter of if you think the women's strategies are more effective than the men's teams to overcome their athletic disadvantage. Peacock airs live coverage of the world freestyle skiing and snowboarding championships. Twice. Lol real question? "We're not talented enough to not show up and give everything we've got, and to be on task, and know our assignments and execute," Collen said. As an example. In our first college version of Getting Technical, The Athletics womens basketball writers Sabreena Merchant and Chantel Jennings discuss whats ahead this March. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting. They could def beat a HS team lol, just by knowledge of the game. Answer (1 of 9): Easy. Julius Randle was able to dominate the 7 foot tall Big 10 player of the year, Frank Kominsky, and there is not a WNBA player who could hold a candle to him in any basketball skill. Given the most recent injury news out of Storrs (Dorka Juhsz missing Mondays game with an ankle sprain) and that Azzi Fudd is still participating in only warm-ups, Im just not certain this team will have the depth to get through the Big East tournament unscathed. Here's an interesting article on the subject. 1 Year Quarters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se-2Z. The short answer is that it's possible, but really unlikely. The Tigers fell flat on their faces the first time they faced off against South Carolina no shame, considering thats what happens to most teams but getting another date with the Gamecocks, and at least playing it close, could go a long way in preparing LSU for whats to come later in the NCAA Tournament. Ski and Snowboard. Ohio only. But with conference tournaments kicking off, lets take a gander at the landscape right now. All rights reserved. College basketball conference tournament season has officially arrived as the calendar flips to March, and while the WCC Tournament isnt the first to tip off this postseason, itll be easily the biggest one to date when it officially starts on Thursday. 1 North Carolina in November, and has shot just shy of 40% from the field. The Storm, led by 6'5 187 lb. A top flight boys basketball high school could win the WNBA. "We've proven that this group can win," second-year Bears coach Nicki Collen said. Like what if you took one of the top WNBA team and they played a decent mid major college team like Akron or Mid Tenn or a team like that, on a neutral court, who would win? But hey, Notre Dame won the ACC, so kudos to us. Fifth 2019 Worlds In Wednesdays mens snowboard cross at worlds, Austrian Jakob Dusek prevailed over German Martin Nrland Italian Omar Visintin. The Ducks, led by senior triple-double machine Sabrina Ionescu, became the second college team to beat the U.S. after Tennessees 65-64 win in 1999. Could they do it? The boys wouldn't have much height advantage at that age - it would just be a showcase of the difference in pure athleticism. I was really excited to be able to get on the podium here, its always a big challenge just to make it into finals, so Im very happy with myself.. edit: forgot the w in wnba, changes it a little. The Ivy League has also been interesting this season. I hope that all the players and Iowa State fans can find it in their hearts to forgive me. College teams wins. Saint Mary's has been a top-10 team all year long thanks in large part to its stifling defense, which limits easy scoring chances and attacks the glass with reckless abandon. Elana Meyers Taylor, the most decorated U.S. Olympic bobsledder in history with medals in all five of her Olympic events, announced in November that she had her second son,Noah. Which conference tournament has you most intrigued? The reality is there are only four real contenders. Not a doubt in mind. The UConn women's basketball team poses for a team photo after practice Saturday in preparation for their NCAA Tournament semi final game against the Oregon State Beavers Sunday at the Bankers. Now, if you were talking an WNBA All-Star team, you MIGHT be able to field a team that could compete with a high-level HS team, or even an average college team (assuming they could play like a mid-major team and just shoot a ton of threes to win), but NEVER a good or college team. Kendall Coyne Schofield, the U.S. hockey captain at last years Olympics and world championship, announced she is pregnant and due with her first child this summer. I think it would be more interesting to know what the lowest level of mens team could beat a pro womens team. "Our freshmen are honestly, they're special. Gold 2017Worlds Azeez (13.5 sacks in 24 career games) and last year's first-round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux (four sacks) could benefit from another stud outside linebacker in rotation. We were a very small school (<200), and didn't play in a super competitive state. Would a Top WNBA team beat a good college bball team? I do think it would be interesting to see South Carolina have to face off against an offensive powerhouse that cleans the defensive glass well. Most of these kids are 17/18 and could probably play in the nba. Theyve lost four straight and have dropped 10 of their last 14. Loss on Sunday or not, Indiana basically has played consistently well since Berger came back in early January, and I would be praying to end up in a different region than this team on Selection Sunday. According to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, expansion discussions could begin in earnest next year. The Peabody Warhorses would make the UConn Lady Huskies their bitches. My highschool team would have been crushed. So, \_()_/. Even Indiana suffered a second loss while South Carolina kept chugging along. Now, as to whether a WNBA all-star team could beat college men: I will grant that "regular" DI/DII men's teams should win, but you'd be surprised how terrible some DIII men's squads. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Terms and conditions apply. All rights reserved. Whatifsports.com is just taking that practice to the next level. Copyright @2023 TigerDroppings.com. We are not making it all up in our heads, thinking well of Kris Dunn because we want to: he has real talents to bring, and a body that for the time being will allow him to use them. #wnba #aces #basketball #hoops #menvswomen #menvsboys". A college team could beat an NBA team, there are too many variables. Buggs grew a lot. Regardless of how right (or wrong) we are or come to be, its March, and thats reason enough to celebrate. Athleticism is too important in basketball. Britney Griner is one of, if not the tallest woman in the WNBA at 6'8" (and she doesn't play for the Lynx). WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne, Brittney Griner, Tina Charles and Breanna Stewart were not part of the four-game, eight-day college tour. Press J to jump to the feed. That's the beauty of a high-risk, high-reward system. Gold 2009 X Games The athleticism gap is huge. That isnt the case this year, and No. Lindsey Jacobellis becomes oldest world championships medalist in snowboard Mikaela Shiffrin resumes World Cup wins record chase this weekend. On March 9th, after winning a record 71 games in a row, basketball fans wanted an answer. They could def beat a HS team lol, just by knowledge of the game. Jacobellis, 37, took bronze at worlds in Bakuriani, Georgia, on Wednesday. The last few weeks have given teams a bit of a roadmap in how to play South Carolina close. Pure athleticism will counter out any amount of fundamentals, especially when the fundamentals don't include the ability to dunk. 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By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's, they lost to No. Post#1 by rcp002 Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:14 am, Post#2 by Jake0890 Sun Mar 17, 2013 11:37 am, Post#3 by Tyrone Luton Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:21 am, Post#4 by wiff Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:26 pm, Post#5 by FlutieX Fri Mar 22, 2013 6:25 pm, Post#6 by Chocobanana Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:01 pm, Post#7 by CBB_Fan Tue Apr 9, 2013 7:15 pm, Post#8 by Kembastockton Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:35 pm, Post#9 by Alienware Tue May 14, 2013 1:14 pm, Post#10 by Jory04 Tue May 14, 2013 2:25 pm, Post#11 by tsherkin Sat Jul 13, 2013 11:11 pm, Post#12 by miltk Sun Jul 14, 2013 2:01 am, Post#13 by TheToothFairy Mon Aug 5, 2013 4:52 pm, Post#14 by APacoJ Tue Nov 12, 2013 11:48 pm, Post#15 by HeartBreakKid Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:50 am, Post#16 by JN Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:08 pm, Post#17 by JN Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:20 pm, Post#18 by Johnlac1 Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:32 pm. The U.S. has played 44 games against NCAA teams since 1995. Coach K's team won 100-percent of the time. Layton woman dies in possible drowning in Hawaii, Man injured, officers placed on leave after police shooting in Farmington, What's coming and going on Netflix in March, KFC is bringing back a fan favorite after a nearly 10-year hiatus, What time is it on moon? She dominated the NCAA and is pretty dominant in the WNBA. Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. A top HS team probably beats them. Yes. It would be like 999/1000 times. Wisconsin is a strong team defense, slow down, good shooting team and they got beat by pure athleticism by a team that starts 5 freshmen. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram will play outsized roles in how their respective teams close the season. I honestly don't think the best wnba team could beat the best high school men's basketball team. Jacobellis made her first podium of any kind since sweeping the individual and Olympic team golds last February. WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne, . 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