Why Paige Bueckers Deserves to Win Rookie of the Year

Описание: Zena and Sabreena discuss the highlights from this past weekend in the WNBA – from the Aces extending their winning streak to the Storm increasing their playoff probability. And, in light of Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh’s ejection from the Sky-Sun game on Saturday, they debate the difference between the W’s infamous “physicality” and outright fouls.
Then, Zena and Sabreena take a deep dive into the Rookie of the Year conversation – celebrating an incredible year for new players in the W – but settling on the only rookie who ultimately deserves the title: Paige Bueckers. How does she stack up against last year’s Rookie of the Year, Caitlin Clark? And what does the future look like for Paige and the Wings?
Finally, Zena challenges Sabreena to a game of Two Takes and a Fake.

REFERENCES:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6573...

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6573...

00:00 Intro
00:34 - Napheesa Collier returns to the court
00:55 - Saturday’s Physical Sky-Sun Game + Tyler Marsh’s Crashout
04:54 - The Sabreena Scale: Aces on Hot Streak
10:44 - The Playoff Race is On
15:23 - Caitlin Clark Update?
17:56 - Who Will be Rookie of the Year?
19:57 - Paige Bueckers Following in Clark + Reese Footsteps
23:27 - A Strong Year for Rookies in the W
28:26 - Paige Bueckers’ 44-Point Game
32:47 - Paige’s Rookie Year So Far
35:10 - Paige vs Caitlin: Rookie Years
41:28 - Dallas’ Losing Record: How does it impact Paige?
46:10 - Two Takes and a Fake

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