10. New York Liberty: Ariel Atkins 5’11 G/F Texas
It isn’t fair to expect Atkins to be Katie Smith, of course: Smith is one of the league’s all-time greats. But there are a ton of parallels between Atkins’ hard-nosed defense, three-point proficiency and ability to rebound (especially on the defensive glass) beyond her size and position. And if the Liberty aren’t going to give Rebecca Allen a real 30-minutes-per-game look at the three (another argument for another time), Atkins could be the solution here, playing for a coach in Smith who will know precisely how to mold her.