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Post by beaverwbb fan on Apr 16, 2024 6:39:44 GMT -8
Likely a loss in pay for some, ala Hugh McElhenny's claim for his rookie season with the 49ers. I can’t imagine someone like Caitlin Clark losing her endorsements. Her money from Gatorade, Nike, State Farm, etc. isn’t going anywhere. If anything she’ll probably get more - she’s been blowing up these past few weeks.
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Post by bennyskid on Apr 16, 2024 8:53:11 GMT -8
She's probably getting a nice bump right now, but it will slowly erode over time. College WBB has a much larger fan base than the WNBA.
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Post by sewingbeaver on Apr 16, 2024 10:05:02 GMT -8
She's probably getting a nice bump right now, but it will slowly erode over time. College WBB has a much larger fan base than the WNBA. I suppose the question could be - does it have to be this way? Couldn't WNBA fan bases grow?
I saw a clip about Portland possibly earning a WNBA franchise. It'll be interesting to see what the attendance might be.
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Post by nwhoopfan on Apr 16, 2024 11:02:09 GMT -8
Likely a loss in pay for some, ala Hugh McElhenny's claim for his rookie season with the 49ers. I can’t imagine someone like Caitlin Clark losing her endorsements. Her money from Gatorade, Nike, State Farm, etc. isn’t going anywhere. If anything she’ll probably get more - she’s been blowing up these past few weeks. Jake from State Farm was at the draft and congratulated her after the pick. Yeah, that endorsement deal isn't going anywhere.
She was also on the latest Saturday Night Live doing the Weekend Update. How many college athletes have ever had that opportunity? She's everywhere.
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Post by rgeorge on Apr 16, 2024 13:51:12 GMT -8
Anyone else surprised an Pili's draft position?
I know she can ball, but is very undersized and not hyper athletic versus WNBA players. Drafted? Sure. But, 8th overall??? Different era, but Mik was far more WNBA talented than Pili and really could get a sniff.
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Post by nwhoopfan on Apr 16, 2024 14:26:29 GMT -8
Yes I was surprised by how high Pili was drafted. I have some doubts about her finding a niche in the league. I just can't see her turning herself into a wing, and despite her strength she's awfully short for a 4 as a pro.
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Post by 2ndGenBeaver on Apr 16, 2024 15:39:51 GMT -8
The WNBA needs to get a big upgrade in the number of teams and financials, leading to a big uptick in player salaries, for the draft to have true meaning and intrigue. Right now, your season starting roster is 144 (12 players, 12 teams). So adding 36 players via a 3 round draft indicates 25% turnover.....not going to happen. So many players from last night, regardless of draft position, are not going to make it. Clark is doing the right thing - cashing in while the cash is there for her. Will her popularity persist in years to come? If she turns into the WNBA's version of MJ, sure. If the league expands, yup. If TV ratings go up 200-300%, sure. If she can ride all the social media popularity waves, yes. But also if she socks away a couple million in the next few years, won't matter. Perhaps this reality means we should have more empathy with the women hoopsters still in school making hay while the sun is shining, because the sun actually hasn't shined that bright in women sports thus far (compared to male sports). Go Beavers!
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Post by rgeorge on Apr 16, 2024 16:34:59 GMT -8
There is far more money and opportunities overseas. The WNBA is nice if you make it. But for the next tier of players overseas could be a great life experience while making decent $. Plus most make room, board, car, travel allowance.
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Post by Judge Smails on Apr 16, 2024 17:07:33 GMT -8
There is far more money and opportunities overseas. The WNBA is nice if you make it. But for the next tier of players overseas could be a great life experience while making decent $. Plus most make room, board, car, travel allowance. Unless you smoke weed in Russia, then it’s not so good. It’s getting better for the WNBA players and Clark will help that.
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Post by Judge Smails on Apr 19, 2024 5:13:55 GMT -8
She's probably getting a nice bump right now, but it will slowly erode over time. College WBB has a much larger fan base than the WNBA. She’s signing a $20 million shoe deal with Nike. I think she’ll be OK.
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Post by grad1973 on Apr 19, 2024 11:39:54 GMT -8
Brink drafted ahead of Cardoso, Pueyo and Truing drafted ahead of Kitley... I really don't understand the WNBA. Speed and athletism kills
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2024 17:35:32 GMT -8
Brink drafted ahead of Cardoso, Pueyo and Truing drafted ahead of Kitley... I really don't understand the WNBA. Speed and athletism kills I second that emotion.
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Apr 21, 2024 12:10:50 GMT -8
I saw a woman from Gonzaga was drafted. So apparently you can get to the WNBA from the WCC if you are good enough.
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Post by nwhoopfan on Apr 21, 2024 12:31:48 GMT -8
I saw a woman from Gonzaga was drafted. So apparently you can get to the WNBA from the WCC if you are good enough. They had 2 players taken in the 2nd round. One of them played 3 years at Utah before transferring over to GU.
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