WNBA Mock Draft: Big Board 7.0, and how to measure

GREENVILLE, SC - MARCH 10: Teaira McCowan (15) center of Mississippi State enters the arena during player introductions during the SEC Women's basketball tournament finals between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Sunday March 10, 2019, at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 02: Missouri Tigers guard Sophie Cunningham (3) screams as she runs down the court after making a big three point shot against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second period between the Georgia Lady Bulldogs and the Missouri Tigers in a SEC Women’s Tournament game on March 2, 2018, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. (Photo by Steve Roberts/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

11. Atlanta Dream: Sophie Cunningham, 6’1 G/F, Missouri

Her season is over, and her final game did not inspire confidence in her decision-making. Cunningham committed three first-half fouls, the third an obvious reach-in after Robin Pingeton trusted her to be careful. And yet, it’s hard to see her falling beyond the first round. She’s capable of playing anywhere 1-3, guarding mostly wings, facilitating offense as necessary, hitting threes and providing max effort every single moment. Atlanta has the surrounding talent to mix her in and weather her defensive limitations, while allowing Cunningham to bring her offensive skills to bear upon an offense that finished eleventh in true shooting percentage in 2018. Atlanta did not, in my opinion, overachieve in 2018, which means thinking about title runs should be part of the Dream equation. Cunningham, as rookies go, looks like one who can enter the rotation for such a team. She better avoid those reach-ins, though.

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