The Money Line: Odds, Prediction for WNBA Rookie of the Year

NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Kelsey Plum takes photos after being selected number one overall during the 2017 WNBA Draft on April 13, 2017 at the Samsung 837 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michelle Farsi/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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Kelsey Plum, San Antonio Stars (+500)

NEW YORK – APRIL 13: Kelsey Plum poses for a photo with her draft card after being selected number one overall during the 2017 WNBA Draft on April 13, 2017 at the Samsung 837 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michelle Farsi/NBAE via Getty Images) /

I mean, this can’t be too big of a surprise, right? The 5’8 scoring dynamo poured in 31.7 PPG during her senior campaign at Washington, setting the all-time scoring record for points in a career (3,527) and in a single season (1,109), all while shooting an absurd 52.9% from the field and 42.8% from three. There have been plenty of discussions concerning what position Plum will play, but there seems to be no doubt that she is going to be on the court plenty. Struggling through a 7-27 a season ago, the Stars do posses some talent. Kayla McBride returns after fracturing her foot just 17 games into last season, and Moriah Jefferson turned heads with an impressive rookie season. Despite the question marks, Plum’s talent is unquestionable and with nowhere to go but up record-wise for the Stars, the overall number one pick should be firmly rooted in the ROY conversation all season long.

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