



I do anon. Tess needs to improve her decision making and finishing skills if she wants to play a reliable scorer's role, WNBL and beyond. Forcing your way to the basket wont work against stronger defenders. As a PG , not much future.

can't say I agree with the last post
She is a very smart basketballer, and makes very good decissions, though yes shooting 2 spot

Dunkin' Dan
Years ago
She has the talent to be the Opals starting 2 guard IMO.
First thing she needs to do is find a WNBL team where she will be playing her correct position, and where the coaches can develop her individual skills.
WNBA would be a great long-term goal. Europe I'm not so sure about. Sounds to me like it's not a very good development environment, and I'm not sure that it's that much better of a pathway to the WNBA than the WNBL is. Ultimately I think good international performances are the best way for her to get attention.

in womens bball Europe is not a development phase or pathway but ultimate destination when money can be 5 to 10 times more than WNBA for the top players.

SamCro
Years ago
To be honest I rate Tess a far more well rounded & higher impact player than Jarry. Tess does need to move to the 2 spot for sure & make some adjustments to her shot selection but I definetely see Tess playing in the WNBA very soon. She is a fierce competitor who does not quit!



Tmk
Years ago
From what I hear Tess will play at the 2 spot now, esp given Bulleen have a traditional 1 guard with Nakkasoglu. Jarry will play the 3 spot - the rest will be fill ins.
Back to Tess... Her best asset is her strength and size and she handles the ball well enough to make be a PG. Tom Mahers plan was to play her at the 1 and Jarry at the 2 which would cause match-up issues for every opposing team at both ends. Unfortunately Tess's decision making skills aren't there yet (and may never be). Switching between facilitator and scorer wasn't easy for her so it just didn't work.
Will she make the WNBA? She could but she's not quick enough to guard the PGs and her height and strength at the 2-spot are nullified in the WNBA. See Jenna O'hea as an example.
Bound for Europe is my guess.
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