Doogan feature
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Spider17
All A-10 player
Several points.
1. Doogan definitely received NIL/House Settlement money from UR. I doubt it’s as much as other programs would give her but I’m sure was still solid.
2. Professional scouts are different than media. Media cares about views and clicks. Scouts care about winning. I’ve always heard the saying “if you’re talent, they will find you”. I think that’s very true, whether at UConn, Richmond, at Towson, or wherever.
3. The only scenario in my eyes that would have enhanced Doogan’s WNBA chances then she already has done for herself, is if she went to a big name program and is producing these same kind of numbers. That’s a big if though. A school like UConn has an entire roster full of great players. So an argument could also be made that if she went there and produced average results, that it’s only because the entire team is good and a rising tide lifts all boats or she doesn’t play much and doesn’t have the opportunity to showcase her skills. How many times have we seen a player or coach leave for “bigger names” and it ends up failing or not be as successful as imagined. Instead, Doogan decided to stay at a school she loves, still got money, has become a star here, creating a hall of fame and jersey retirement kind of legacy, and has also garnered national recognition by those who pay attention to the game. That to me was an excellent decision than leaving for some more money and the hope of producing at a “big name”.
4. Her statistics dipping in my eyes just reinforces how great of a player she is. She’s not forcing the shot or pass to artificially increase her numbers. She’s doing really well, while naturally helping the team win and a healthy sign of a good team is that they don’t need to solely rely on one player and a player doesn’t need to force themselves every game.
5. I think she’ll get drafted. There will be 15 teams drafting this year for 3 rounds. You have to be at least 22 years old or play 4 years college ball. Plus there’s international players, but still I can’t imagine there are 45 better players who meet draft criteria right now. Question is where she will get picked. My hope is end of first but I think will be somewhere in second round.
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There is obviously a big difference between a great college player and a great NBA player and I imagine the same applies for the WNBA. Maggie definitely has skills, especially a quick release 3, but she definitely isn’t the most athletic player which hurts most on the defensive end. I hope she gets a shot assuming that is what she wants to do. But I think she is going to make her mark in the coaching ranks.
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This has been said here before (as most everything) so not sure to whom to give credit. What a talented, humble, and centered young lady.
Have never met Maggie. Have never met her parents, but be assured she is a great representative of our University and a great credit to you.
Have never met Maggie. Have never met her parents, but be assured she is a great representative of our University and a great credit to you.
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Nothing really new here but getting some local coverage isn't a bad thing:
www.wtvr.com
Maggie Doogan breaks A-10 records leading Richmond Spiders to historic season
The Spiders' 6'2" senior forward has been named A-10 Player of the Week six times this season. She was also named to ESPN's preseason Top 25 women's list and is the defending A-10 Player of the Year.
www.wtvr.com
Nice piece on Maggie's WNBA draft prospects, and they're sounding pretty good.
www.usatoday.com
WNBA draft stock continues to rise for Richmond's Maggie Doogan
Maggie Doogan continues to attract interest from the WNBA. Scouts from three teams were at Richmond's win over Davidson on Saturday.
www.usatoday.com
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It also doesn’t hurt that the WNBA is in expansion mode creating opportunities for more players. On the other hand the players union and management need to reach an agreement to ensure there will even be a season.
A-10 POW award #8 for Maggie to close things out. No other player has won or shared more than three.
She finished the regular season ranked first in the A-10 in points at 21.6 (second was Mason's Walton at 18.0), second in rebounds at 7.8 (SLU's Koerkenmeier led at 9.3), and second in assists at 4.0 (behind Ally Sweeney's 4.4 lol).
Oh, and she was third in overall FG percentage (Ullstrom was fifth), third in 3PT FG percentage (Ullstrom was second and Sweeney was fourth), second in FT percentage, and third in 3PT FG makes per game (Ullstrom was second). She was also sixth in blocks.
She finished the regular season ranked first in the A-10 in points at 21.6 (second was Mason's Walton at 18.0), second in rebounds at 7.8 (SLU's Koerkenmeier led at 9.3), and second in assists at 4.0 (behind Ally Sweeney's 4.4 lol).
Oh, and she was third in overall FG percentage (Ullstrom was fifth), third in 3PT FG percentage (Ullstrom was second and Sweeney was fourth), second in FT percentage, and third in 3PT FG makes per game (Ullstrom was second). She was also sixth in blocks.
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Incredible year for Maggie and she was #1 on the scouting report. Bet she is really happy with the assist average being the team player that she is.
Can't we find her extra years?
