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She was invited to go. That is a big honor. Usually the coach is there too
I think the invites went to about 15 people who "some" (I do not know who) feel will most likely be chosen 1st or 2nd (maybe 3rd) round. Other than those people, other potential draftees do stay home to find out if they are selected. There are 3 rounds, so only 36 people get selected. Can you imagine that of all the gifted players in the country, only 15 are invited to attend and you are one of them? That must be incredible.
Again, to be invited is a big honor and Liz was invited. My guess (total guess) is she will get selected, probably 2nd round.
Usually the coach (I assume KB since he coached her all 5 yrs) is there. But, in this case who knows. I am almost positive her family will be there as that is the most supportive family I have ever seen. Who knows what Liz may have talked to Coach Duffy about. Maybe just what to expect. Maybe what happens if you are selected by have an injury and cannot play for a year. Dunno. But I think it is really nice she had a coach she could go to who had been through this herself and could provide perspective. Our players are lucky to have a coaching staff with such extensive pro experience.
Typically after selection the 36 players who were selected go off to a training camp/try outs held by their prospective teams. Many (in fact, I think most) are cut and do not make roster. They can try to make a different team, or maybe try for a spot on an international team. Making the roster on a WNBA team is extremely tough to do. IN Liz's case, if she gets selected of course she cannot go to try outs. She has to wait till next year to see if she can make the roster, but I am really not sure how all that works. Injured players DO get selected - I know at least one got selected last year. I do not know if she will end up making roster this year or not.
If you already knew all this, sorry for the rehash. If not, hope this was helpful.
Thread Replies (20)
Question: Will Coach D accompany Liz Kitley at the WNBA draft on Monday?
-- carhokies
Apr 12, 2024 at 12:49 PM ET
carhokies
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04/12/24 12:49 PM ET
The list of people joining Liz is in today's Roanoke Times article
-- Kid Rock
Apr 12, 2024 at 04:47 PM ET
Kid Rock
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04/12/24 04:47 PM ET
Ok thanks, good so "you know who with no name" won't be there.
-- carhokies
Apr 12, 2024 at 05:12 PM ET
carhokies
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04/12/24 05:12 PM ET
if anyone would join, i'd imagine Kenny would
-- VermontDDS
Apr 12, 2024 at 04:26 PM ET
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04/12/24 04:26 PM ET
He's pretty busy building his staff and team
-- EDGEMAN
Apr 12, 2024 at 04:58 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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04/12/24 04:58 PM ET
She’s fallen in recent mock drafts
-- TabbHokie
Apr 12, 2024 at 04:10 PM ET
TabbHokie
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04/12/24 04:10 PM ET
I thought coach D said something about "getting her ready for the draft"
-- `lag
Apr 12, 2024 at 02:27 PM ET
`lag
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04/12/24 02:27 PM ET
probably training for GM interviews **
-- VermontDDS
Apr 12, 2024 at 04:26 PM ET
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04/12/24 04:26 PM ET
yeah, something like that makes sense and she could share her experience.
-- `lag
Apr 12, 2024 at 04:41 PM ET
`lag
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04/12/24 04:41 PM ET
Not going to be doing much pre-draft training a month after ACL surgery
-- The_Phew
Apr 12, 2024 at 02:59 PM ET
The_Phew
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04/12/24 02:59 PM ET
kind of odd, maybe just doing a little cheerleading or something...
-- `lag
Apr 12, 2024 at 03:10 PM ET
`lag
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04/12/24 03:10 PM ET
She was invited to go. That is a big honor. Usually the coach is there too
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-- j9hokie
Apr 12, 2024 at 03:31 PM ET
j9hokie
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04/12/24 03:31 PM ET
Don’t see the merits of CKB accompanying Liz Kitley to a
-- dtcummi
Apr 12, 2024 at 04:24 PM ET
dtcummi
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04/12/24 04:24 PM ET
I'm guessing it would be her family and Coach D. Because Coach D represents
-- carhokies
Apr 12, 2024 at 04:08 PM ET
carhokies
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04/12/24 04:08 PM ET
In this situation, I expect she'll be accompanied by her family only
-- The_Phew
Apr 12, 2024 at 01:51 PM ET
The_Phew
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04/12/24 01:51 PM ET
Actually, that would be terrific. Her famly got her there as much as anyone**
-- j9hokie
Apr 12, 2024 at 03:01 PM ET
j9hokie
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04/12/24 03:01 PM ET
Tradition, but gosh if that were me I would want family or coach support**
-- j9hokie
Apr 12, 2024 at 03:34 PM ET
j9hokie
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04/12/24 03:34 PM ET
I would want the family. But I am not being drafted. Bless her Kenny wants
-- DGHOKIE
Apr 12, 2024 at 04:40 PM ET
DGHOKIE
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04/12/24 04:40 PM ET