The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & NCAA Women’s Basketball

Our picks for WNBA awards: Most Improved, Defensive Player of the Year and more | The Press Break

Sep 18, 2024

Join A'ja Wilson, a WNBA superstar, and rising star Caitlin Clark as they discuss individual awards ahead of the playoffs. They tackle the heated debate on Most Improved Player, weighing the cases for Bridget Carleton and Dijonai Carrington. The conversation dives deep into the statistics and narrative factors influencing award decisions. Wilson also shares insights on the Defensive Player of the Year race, showcasing the defensive prowess of players like Nafisa Collier. Excitement builds for the playoffs as they analyze team dynamics and coaching impacts.

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Quick takeaways

Caitlin Clark is the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year, with her outstanding performance and injury-free season setting her apart.

The debate around the Most Improved Player award highlights player statistics and narratives, with Bridget Carlton emerging as a notable contender.

Deep dives

Rookie of the Year Race

The Rookie of the Year race is discussed with a focus on Caitlin Clark’s strong performance and the impact of injuries on other contenders. Rakia Jackson is highlighted as a player who has shown tremendous growth throughout the season, making a strong case for recognition despite her slow start on the Sparks. Although she has set historic records for rookies, Caitlin Clark's lead seems to be unassailable this season. The discussions reflect on how the narrative around rookie performances can shape award outcomes.

Intro

2min

Evaluating WNBA Awards: Rookie and Most Improved Players

27min

Evaluating Defensive Player of the Year Candidates

2min

Analyzing Defensive Player of the Year: A Comparison of Defensive Impact

4min

Race for WNBA Coach of the Year

7min

Team Defense and Playoff Prospects

8min

It's the final week of the WNBA regular season and Jamie Steyer Johnson, Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca are handing out individual awards on The Press Break!

Some (MVP A'ja Wilson, Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark) are obvious, but others (Most Improved: Bridget Carleton? Dijonai Carrington? Will Wilson be named Defensive Player of the Year too?) are up for debate.

Spoiler alert: Minnesota Lynx fans will enjoy this episode!

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