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

By Blake DuDonis

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)
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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Lindsay Allen, New York Liberty (+3000)

JANUARY 22 – CHAPEL HILL, NC: Notre Dame’s Lindsay Allen. The University of North Carolina Tar Heels hosted the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish on January 22, 2017, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, NC. Notre Dame won the game 77-55. (Photo by Andy Mead/YCJ/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
JANUARY 22 – CHAPEL HILL, NC: Notre Dame’s Lindsay Allen. The University of North Carolina Tar Heels hosted the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish on January 22, 2017, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, NC. Notre Dame won the game 77-55. (Photo by Andy Mead/YCJ/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Darkhorse alert! This may be the part of the article that leads to angry Liberty fans flooding my email inbox, but that’s okay. Allen’s credentials speak for themselves: All-time assist leader in Notre Dame and ACC history. Three-time Lieberman Award semifinalist. Two-time All-American. All that said, there is no doubt that the Liberty have a ton of guards on their roster, but for me, I’m not convinced that Allen won’t beat them out. Recently acquired Bria Hartley has, yet to establish a regular role in the league, and she is coming back from having her first-born son. Brittany Boyd has had flashes, but suffered from inconsistency in her two seasons. With Shoni Schimmel out of commission until who knows when, the door is open for Allen to plant herself in the rotation. If she does, watch out. She is a proven player and on one of the best teams in the league, a recipe for success.

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