French Women in the WNBA: A Recap of the 2022-23 Season and Playoff Predictions

2023-09-11 17:14:00

The 2022-23 WNBA regular season concluded this weekend. It’s time to take stock of French women.

Final ranking:

Las Vegas Aces (33-6) — Playoffs

New York Liberty (32-8) — Playoffs

Connecticut Sun (27-13) — Playoffs

Dallas Wings (22-18) — Playoffs

Atlanta Dream (19-21) — Playoffs

Minnesota Lynx (19-21) — Playoffs

Washington Mystics (19-21) — Playoffs

Chicago Sky (18-22) — Playoffs

Los Angeles Sparks (17-23) — Lottery

Indiana Fever (13-27) — Lottery

Seattle Storm (11-29) — Lottery

Phoenix Mercury (9-31) — Lottery

Playoffs :

No. 1 Las Vegas Aces vs. No. 8 Chicago Sky

No. 2 New York Liberty vs. No. 7 Washington Mystics

No. 3 Connecticut Sun vs. No. 6 Minnesota Lynx

No. 4 Dallas Wings vs. No. 5 Atlanta Dream

The French :

Marine Johannes (New York Liberty) :

7.1 points (36.8% on three-pointers), 1.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 35 matches in 19′.

As Liberty’s 6th player, the Lyonnaise was once again entitled to a number of highlights for her dazzling passes and her off-balance shots of which she has the secret. She has a good chance of reaching the final, which will further delay her return to ASVEL.

Gabby Williams (Seattle Storm) :

8.4 points, 3.6 points and 3.8 assists in 10 matches in 29′.

The year of bad luck. Her arrival in the WNBA was delayed by a concussion and she did not last long following an ankle injury. After a smooth start, she managed to take her place in the starting five in a team which must manage the aftermath of Sue Bird/Brenna Stewart.

Iliana Rupert (Atlanta Dream) :

1.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 20 matches in 8′.

2022 champion with limited playing time with the Las Vegas Aces, she also did not impose herself with the Dream upon her return from EuroBasket. Only the team’s 11th playing time. We don’t see how she could be active in the playoffs. Very disappointing.

Kadi Sissoko (Phoenix Mercury) :

1.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.2 assists in 40 matches in 8′.

As for Iliana Rupert, bits of playing time here and there for the former Southern California player’s rookie season. It’s not easy for her to keep her place.

Lou Lopez Sénéchal (Dallas Wings):

Did not play due to knee injury occurred at the end of his university cycle with Connecticut.

Bria Harley :

Did not play due to knee injury long term.

Photo : Marine Johannes (New York Liberty)

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