Reese - Pili - Edwards - Who is the Best Power Forward in Women's College Basketball

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  • @written12
    @written12 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Aaliyah’s mid-range shot is excellent. She doesn’t need a three point shot. She’s also a darn good passer.

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If you have a 3 pt shot it helps spread the floor and give others more space. Don't require but it is nice to have. that is essentially why Pili who is undersized will get drafted.

    • @jjohnson3203
      @jjohnson3203 ปีที่แล้ว

      For the W, she will definitely want to stretch her range to the 3. That's the modern game and aligns w/ current day analytics. It's ok that she doesn't quite have it now, but I guarantee you her W team will want her to start working on that immediately.

  • @calvinh.4682
    @calvinh.4682 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Generally agreed with your review. I think Edwards is 1 and Pili is a very close second with Reece bringing up the rear. Reece's game needs a lot more work than the other two players. Again keep up the great work man.

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks Calvin. cheers

  • @Paul15.
    @Paul15. ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Edwards. She is very fast for her size. Strong and drives to the basket well. Excellent defense. If she has to switch to a gaurd she can gaurd her. Against Iowa she stopped Clark on a few switches. Not many bigs have the footwork to do this.Clark went right around Boston and Cardoso.

  • @jackmatheson4671
    @jackmatheson4671 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I would take Pili over Edwards. Edwards is a solid pick, but nothing stands out with her play. Pili is very unique, can take over a game if needed. She strikes me as a generational player. It's super entertaining watching her play bully ball with the bigs. I see Reese as taking another year to sort thing out and build her draft stock. Love your player comparisons. Pili=Barkley, Reese=Draymond.

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree - but teams are too afraid of making a mistake and looking bad. If Pili works it could really work but she might struggle with lack of height but think it is worth the chance as the upside if good is so high.

    • @terrancehall9762
      @terrancehall9762 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pili is undersized and doesn't play d.

    • @jackmatheson4671
      @jackmatheson4671 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Barkley was undersized. Steph Curry doesn't play D. Doesn't preclude them from dominating the game. She's top 5 NCAA in every offensive rating right now and she's averaging more PPG than minutes.
      #2 (PER) 53.8%
      #2 FG 72.1%
      #5 3PP 55.6%
      #5 PPG 24.6
      @@terrancehall9762

    • @terrancehall9762
      @terrancehall9762 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jackmatheson4671 we will see if it translates. A 3 and d forward could shut her down.

    • @OklahomaB3ast
      @OklahomaB3ast 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Barkley was not undersized that's a false statement you had people like muggsly bouges playing who was 4 foot ​@@jackmatheson4671

  • @written12
    @written12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video as usual.
    Yeah, the Charles analogy is apt.

  • @kimberlypaige2939
    @kimberlypaige2939 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think Cardoso is going to be the first center off the board

    • @QazPlm10
      @QazPlm10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m positive all these players on this list will stay for another year, and I’m sure cardoso is going so yes she prob will

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think Brink will be picked before Cardoso. Pili is 5 year player and can't return. Reese and Edwards have option of another year.

    • @kimberlypaige2939
      @kimberlypaige2939 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@back2sports ye but I mean center not PF

  • @wda2478
    @wda2478 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One Question. Is AR or AE dropping 37 against SC???

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว

      No i don't think so but we will see.

    • @wda2478
      @wda2478 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@back2sports I thought Czinano could work in the paint. AP is different. Watch her feet and offhand. Textbook!!!

  • @jjohnson3203
    @jjohnson3203 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great comp w/ Pili and Barkley! I was saying that last week during the game against S. Car. Like Barkley she could be a match up problem for 3's and 4's in the W.

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Seems obvious to me but have not heard many say it.

  • @matthewreese3907
    @matthewreese3907 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty sure Reese said she was gonna stay another year in college but I agree with your take. Great video!

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. See it tough for Reese to stay after recent events but TBD. Thanks

  • @survivorswapped7637
    @survivorswapped7637 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In the college game Pili is definitely the best but I think at the pro level Aaliyah will be the best. She's so athletic and versatile.

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep million dollar ? Is if Pili will work at the next level. I can't wait to find out!

  • @violetforpb
    @violetforpb ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I might be biased but I’d take Edwards over anyone! Aaliyah edwards almost beat the record for most FG without a miss, she was just 1 field goal away (11/11 was the ncaa tournament record - liyah had 10/10 before she missed) Pili is second, she’s just so good! I feel like she should be higher than she is.

  • @apray359
    @apray359 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I also think Geno and Dawn do the best at prepping their talent/players for the next level

    • @jeromedanielson4422
      @jeromedanielson4422 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve heard WNBA coaches say, UCONN players have a reputation for being “pro-ready” that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be stars at the next level, although many have. However, it does mean players from UCONN are developed enough for the next level.

  • @arthurmiller9434
    @arthurmiller9434 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great analysis. Your comparison of Pili to Barkley is a good one. Pili may lack a bit of speed for the WNBA, but will still make a good addition to any team. IMO, the question concerning Reese is: is she coachable? She has already displayed prima donna behavior. ❤

  • @Coachjay3
    @Coachjay3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incidents? Tone it down? Tone what down?

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว

      @coachjay3 well that being:
      - After national championship insisting on getting in CC face and letting her know about it.
      - appears her Mom and another player mom getting into it.
      - Left the team for around 5 games in middle of season.
      Frankly I could not give a Sh _ _ !
      She plays defence and rebounds which should be good enough for any coach.
      I am a john madden guy - play hard and show up on time.
      But lot of coaches control freaks - and don't want any distractions.
      especially for a JAG - Just another Girl and that is what she is - if she does not develop a jump shot. But if she does develop a reliable jumper then they will fall all over themselves to draft her.

    • @Coachjay3
      @Coachjay3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@back2sports smh you the same people she talk about, just cause she a woman, you want her ti shutup and dribble. You didn’t say that about Clark, she did the same thing, she just assaulted a girl the other week. She has a noticeable bad attitude but that’s ok right. Why is that?

  • @AnthonyTomassi-y6j
    @AnthonyTomassi-y6j ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your opinion stinks Reese is not even the best player on her team. I take Morrow over her any day. Her out side game makes her even tougher on the inside where her ability to board is every bit as good as Reese. Reese has no outside game not even a mid range game.

  • @oldmanconklin
    @oldmanconklin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You ask who the best power forward in women's college basketball is, but you don't include Cameron Brink as an option. LAME. 🤡

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bink is a cemtre

    • @oldmanconklin
      @oldmanconklin ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@back2sportsNo, she's a forward. The roster is available online. Look it up. You should now amend your video. 😉

  • @kingdomcitizenship5613
    @kingdomcitizenship5613 ปีที่แล้ว

    Texas' Taylor Jones?

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว

      Do u think she is better than the other 3?

  • @deroylisabrittwhite8732
    @deroylisabrittwhite8732 ปีที่แล้ว

    what about Brink

    • @brianmchugh3757
      @brianmchugh3757 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brink will play a 4 in the pros. If you add her to the mix, I feel she has the highest ceiling, because of her defense, shot blocking and ever improving 3-pt shot. She would be my first choice. Reese has to improve her offense to make a difference in the WNBA.

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I see brink and cordoso as centers and said I thought she would go prior to edwards

    • @brianmchugh3757
      @brianmchugh3757 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@back2sports Thanks for the reply and I know that you did mention you expect Brink to be drafted ahead of Edwards. I see Brink more as a 4 playing the 5 spot. In the WNBA, I see her more as a Breanna Stewart 4 type of player. I don’t see her banging down low against some of the other bigs in the WNBA.

  • @Okayyouwin
    @Okayyouwin ปีที่แล้ว

    I also think jessika carter should be in the conversation

  • @Michael-of6zf
    @Michael-of6zf ปีที่แล้ว

    Doesn't matter when you get drafted, just to which team best fits the player. You can be the female Jordan but if you get drafted to a bad team with a bad org. than you will never have a chance to be successful. FYI bad team usually mean bad org. A good org, will always have players in line to replace the players that leave. A bad org, will only spend money on starting players instead of acquiring good subs.

  • @Sportsguy0258
    @Sportsguy0258 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After watching Angel game espn not having her in the 1st rd was so disrespectful

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How dare they! ESPN should be banned for disrespecting the sainted angel!

  • @VecksJanae
    @VecksJanae 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If Edwards adds a three pointer forget about it she’ll be unguardable

  • @apray359
    @apray359 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Edwards for sure is the most WNBA ready. Angel desperately needs a mid range shot and to work on passing otherwise she will get exposed in the W

    • @audriwilliams7943
      @audriwilliams7943 ปีที่แล้ว

      Angel is actually a good passer, when she actually makes the decision to pass out of the post. Most times she goes for the whistle to get those free throws. However, Last season Reese did great passing to L. Williams on the high-low and Flaujae on cuts, seen some flashes of it this year as well.

  • @WomenHoops101
    @WomenHoops101 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made a mistake. ESPN has Reese as at #8 in the first round

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I swear she was not on the one I looked at be you are right. She is number 8.

  • @sp123
    @sp123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If Pili could get 5 assists a game, I'd pick her over the other two

  • @muftau7
    @muftau7 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't see Pili going before Reese. Pili is too boom or bust. It's no history of a player with her frame and skillset in the WNBA. At least with Reese you know she'll be able to rebound and defend immediately. I think her mid-range can develop too with time as a pro.

  • @kurtjohnson4816
    @kurtjohnson4816 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Angel has elite level athleticism; unfortunately she has apparently declined to work on her game in favor of her "Bayou Barbie" social media presence. It's sad to see such a talent so soon in decline, and already becoming known as a team/locker room problem. She's probably dropped from a top 5 pick to somewhere in the 2nd round, and risks not even making a W team, or possibly even graduating from college. On the other hand, those may not even be goals of hers. She could likely make 10X the $$ on Only Fans. I wouldn't judge her for that, she is empowered to make her own choices.

  • @written12
    @written12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She looks too short and too chunky, but Pilli is really something.

    • @deekwilliams3255
      @deekwilliams3255 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what I thought. She is crafty and strong.

  • @svpst1
    @svpst1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pili, then Edwards, then Reese. Morrow will probably go before Reese. Cardozo will go high.

    • @marcusb.3038
      @marcusb.3038 ปีที่แล้ว

      Morrow won’t go higher than Reese. Reese has more of a body of work and has an ncaa championship credit to boot!

    • @kentuckylucky5762
      @kentuckylucky5762 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Morrow isnt going this year she is just a junior

    • @svpst1
      @svpst1 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're right, I forgot. Please forgive me and have a Merry Christmas.@@kentuckylucky5762

  • @TheDisruptiveOne
    @TheDisruptiveOne ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pili plays no defense and her conditioning is questionable.

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes but she puts the ball and the basket and teams tend to like that

  • @Okayyouwin
    @Okayyouwin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reese dropped bc Aneesah morrow taking all her rebounds lol. But nah if Reese score double digits in SEC play, she’ll move back ip

  • @Coachjay3
    @Coachjay3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You don’t know if angel will go first round? What?! lol ok

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว

      was wrong in video - ESPN has her #8 in mock draft.
      If she gets a jump shot then she is a lottery pick if she can't shoot then will depend on who comes out and what late first rd teams need.
      Time well tell - but will we find out in 24 or 25 - TBD?

  • @politicallil7060
    @politicallil7060 ปีที่แล้ว

    Y'all wanna really look at Reese's potential as a pro go back and watch her 20 and 10 game against South Carolina in 2021 on master class when she was a sophomore at Maryland. Go further back to highschool when she played the guard position and had a nice outside jumper with excellent lift before her foot and shin injuries put rods in her leg that limited her jumping range. Also their is a skill set break down video on Reese that takes apart her unusual skill set on TH-cam as well. Reese is a natural guard who has excellent handles and passing abilities. If it were not for her prolific ability to rebound she'd have a more point forward developed game at this point. Her sudden growth spurt in high school and instinctive ability to rebound caused coaches to put her in the 5 spot where she doesn't need to be. Making her play with her back to the ball without a jump hook is a bad idea. Last year she had good success at the four playing with a true five. Reese has an unusual skill set and touch around the basket in a face up game not with her back to the basket. She needs two strides to the basket for her scoop and she needs room to make a move to position herself to score. She is not effective from a standstill against true post players. She can take anybody off the dribble right below the freethrow, or elbow where she can shoot and where she has a deadly spin move in about two or three dribbles and she can go coast to coast. If I were advising her I wouldn't enter the draft this year its all politics and market positioning for certain players who they think will explode the league. Its a placement strategy and she won't get a fair shot. Plus they waiting on a shot to destroy her confidence over not laying down and letting their Shero win that chip spoiling their marketing plans. This year draft is to place certain players in certain markets to grow key league franchises. Like that phony lottery putting Catlin in Indiana where her boyfriend is an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers🤔 but that's how it goes. If I was Reese Id get with an agency like Klutch sports and work with a pro developer and strength trainer... play overseas for a year and enter the draft in 2025 when they got a newer franchises coming on board where you can help build an entertainment asset on and off the court in a more urban market. She really can't get anything more out the college market, winning another chip is not going to do anything for her pro career, she is not going to be college player of the year, and nothing she does on the court is going to change her draft position and she already maxed out of college NIL. Even if she stays in college I wouldn't play my 5th year at LSU I'd head out west to USC or UCLA where they are building pro style players in a three person triangle offensive set as opposed to the two player hit the post system she is stuck in now. Reese's needs to be on a team that uses an open style of creative play...one that runs a primary and secondary fast break system. She will do well in a triangle style offense. She is a good defender with quick hands when she defends on the wing, top of the key and in the open court. Edwards is gonna go to the pro because of the UConn connection and Peli will make a team but I don't see her game working like her college game in the pros inside. She has a three point game and decent midrange game that will work for her at the pro level .In the WNBA her strength can be matched and her size will hamper her in the post. In the pros no big girl is coming out to stick her a forward or guard will pick up that assignment. I kinda wish you would stop putting Reese in your videos you only doing it for click bait and you don't care about her as a player or a person but I can see you don't mind using her and trashing her to make your numbers work which is pretty disingenuous IMO.😊 I like your channel without talking about Reese or LSU its nothing wrong with keeping the commentary honest.😅

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure why you wrote all the stuff prior. Your comments really comes down to last 3 sentences that don't like my opinions on AE and think I am chasing views. I don't think that is the case but fine you are more entitled to your opinion. Overall I think it is hard to go to WNBA without a good shot or much harder as limits AE game. No doubt she is a great rebounder and defender any anybody that does that is ok in my book but does limit the impact you can have on a game. Maybe you should avoid my content if I am talking about Angel? All the best.

    • @violetforpb
      @violetforpb ปีที่แล้ว

      Angel is by far the worst out of these two, with the upmost respect she doesn’t have an outside shot nor is she a good passer, two CRUCIAL things for the wnba, waiting under the basket to get a pass isn’t gonna work, she has more turnovers than pili and edwards, she has height advantage which gets her to grab more rebounds, and usually struggles with players bigger than her, not the case for pili or edwards seeing as pili dropped 37/38? Points on a tall SC and edwards did extremely well when they played South Carolina the previous season, also, they are more efficient than her, more creative with their finishes. There’s a reason she’s not in the top five, angel also struggles with off ball movements, usually waiting for someone to pass her the ball under the basket. If you had watched the Colorado game, she looked clueless and lost, not attempting anything on defense either. you can praise her you have every right, just don’t make her look out to be someone she isn’t. angel can improve, she needs lots of work.
      Also, you said edwards will go to the pros because of the uconn connection…hello??? this is extremely stupid, Aaliyah can shot from all ranges, something angel can’t do, she handles contact better, she’s faster, quicker, etc. uconn has no connection to the wnba other than the fact that you will have more chances heading to the league because of the improvement uconn does to you. Uconn builds players for the league, Aaliyah’s numbers sky rocketed from the previous season, averaging double doubles here and there, WITH uconn’s heavy competitive games, something that isn’t the case for lsu (non conference). Aaliyah has earned her spot, she is ready for the league, more than anyone, whereas angel hasn’t improved, again, I say this from what is seen and not because I’m being rude. UConn prepares you for success afterwards. Seniors head immediately to the league, most active players in the wnba are uconn alums. that says alot, trust me, if Aaliyah wasn’t good, no one would be fighting over her, being 5 is huge.

  • @tlizzle2123
    @tlizzle2123 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pili looks small, like 5'11 small.

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or Cardoso looks big. Pili seems to put the ball in bucket which is big.

    • @tlizzle2123
      @tlizzle2123 ปีที่แล้ว

      @back2sports988 I've watched a few of her games, and she doesn't look 6'2. Even her USC profile says she's 6'. She is a bruiser with footwork, finishing ability with both hands, and a jumper. I hope it translates, but her lack of vertical size concerns me. That center of gravity definitely helps

    • @dodilau9850
      @dodilau9850 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pili herself said during a pod cast that's she 5'10 but UT listed her as 6'2. She's the same height as UT guards 😂 but extremely strong with good foot work and body usage.

    • @tlizzle2123
      @tlizzle2123 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @dodilau9850 Skilled for sure, but her height is going to hurt her at the next level

    • @dodilau9850
      @dodilau9850 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@tlizzle2123i think she'll be ok on the offensive end, she'll just have to adjust.
      Pili has worked on her conditioning, but she'll need to improve greatly on defense, pace and rebounding.

  • @wesleyquan6581
    @wesleyquan6581 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reese has no incentive to go too WNBA ...she going to wait ..

  • @dennishall5017
    @dennishall5017 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reese is a Primadonna!

  • @PlayboiBreezeTV
    @PlayboiBreezeTV ปีที่แล้ว

    Edwards at best, will go 5-8

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      depends who comes out and who stays. If brink, PB, and clark stay then she will be a top 4 pick.

    • @PlayboiBreezeTV
      @PlayboiBreezeTV ปีที่แล้ว

      @@back2sports Agreed 👍🏽…

  • @Paul15.
    @Paul15. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Reese can only score on 6' centers. Many faults and its all about her.

  • @RustyLou18
    @RustyLou18 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely NOT Edwards.

    • @VecksJanae
      @VecksJanae 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hater

  • @Sportsguy0258
    @Sportsguy0258 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This take is actually terrible 😂😂😂

    • @back2sports
      @back2sports  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ur welcome