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Podcast: EuroBasket preview with Jenn Hatfield

By Ben Dull

TENERIFE, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 29: Emma Meesseman #11 of Belgium talks to the media after the game against the USA National Team in the semifinals of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup at Pabellon de Deportes de Tenerife Santiago Martin on September 29, 2018 in San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain. 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 2018 NBAE. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/NBAE via Getty Images)
TENERIFE, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 29: Emma Meesseman #11 of Belgium talks to the media after the game against the USA National Team in the semifinals of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup at Pabellon de Deportes de Tenerife Santiago Martin on September 29, 2018 in San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain. 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 2018 NBAE. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Which WNBA teams will be hurting most as players participate in EuroBasket 2019?

In the latest episode of the Locked On Women’s Basketball WNBA Podcast, host Ben Dull is joined by Jenn Hatfield of High Post Hoops and Her Hoop Stats to discuss her two-part piece on WNBA players participating in EuroBasket and how those absences will affect individual teams and the playoff picture.

Read: Things to know about EuroBasket, Part I

Read: Things to know about EuroBasket, Part II

Topics discussed in the episode include:

  • the Mystics without Emma Meesseman and idea of introducing her back into the starting lineup upon her return
  • the Liberty playing without one-third of their roster, Amanda Zahui B’s 37-point performance earlier this month against the Sparks and our current view of her as an impact WNBA starter
  • Maria Vadeeva’s importance as a shooter and playmaker for the spacing-challenged Sparks and how she might fare in a three-big starting lineup upon her return to L.A.
  • Glory Johnson’s importance as a veteran leader and starter for the Wings and head coach Brian Agler’s remarks on how some players negotiate their EuroBasket departure dates
The Locked On Women’s Basketball Podcast also produced team-by-team season previews with local experts, which can be found

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