In reply to: The Big O Is an Interesting Talking Point posted by dillon77
what I believe Woliczko could be thinking. Many young players these days want/expect to come into a situation and get going at what they do best. I've got absolutely no evidence for this save for watching them play.
Do I think there are differences between the two players? Yup. Do I think there are similarities? Yes.
Macy, to me, has more of a traditional "4" feel, but in the same way Maddy Westbeld does. Outside-in, as Maddy describes it.
Woliczko can do a number of things all over the court. Defensively and off-ball she strikes me as being a smoother version of Emily Engstler; seemingly intuitive, but the brain is working just as often as the legs and arms. The athletic ability, aggressiveness are familiar. Offensively, throw in a bit of Haley Jones (also at Archbishop Mitty and early Stanford) with the court awareness and working with teammates. But Woliczko shoots better (good thing)!
As noted, I think both can play together...now, let's see if Ms. W wants to join Ms. Macy in South Bend. Or at least come visit.
However, I could see them thinking they do a lot of the same things and could crimp each other's style (see Baba's post)....perhaps.
(On the other hand, they could dig each other's style and want to play together....)
They're both very good players and I'm awfully glad the Irish have one of them. Would love the other, too.
just not sure what it is. Which one do you think "could play a physical 3 quite comfortably"? Woliczko or Macy? I agree with you no matter which one you mean.
I definitely agree that "Every game I've ever watched her play she just makes her teammates better. Special talent." First I thought you meant Woliczko, but with the last statement, I'm not sure. I think it applies to Macy more than Woliczko. Woliczko is a great talent, and so obviously makes her team better, but Macy makes her teammates better. She's a coach's dream, knows how to play the game. Both are relentless.