![]() ![]() Johannes would come off the bench, serving as a sparkplug for the club. ![]() The gravity being shifted toward the stars could also mean more open looks for Han.įrench guard Marine Johannes hasn’t been with the team yet, as she’s currently with Lyon Asvel Feminin in France and is expected to return this summer. The team has the option of playing Han at the center position with both Stewart and Jones on the floor, dragging opposing bigs out the paint to allow for easier inside scoring for the stars. The spacing would make defending this team a nightmare. She attempted just one three-pointer per game - shooting 44% - last season, but the defense having to respect her range opens up the floor even more. At 6-11, Han has shown willingness to stretch the floor to hit three-pointers and that hasn’t wavered during training camp. ![]() Han Xu saw a breakthrough 2022 season, contributing eight points per game in 17 minutes off the bench. This Liberty team has depth and the coaching staff can get really creative with lineups. Vandersloot, should she be the primary ball-handler setting up most plays throughout the game, could see an increase in assists per game closer to her 2019 average of 9.1 assists per game - she averaged 10 per game in 2020 but that was the COVID-shortened season in the bubble. Both averaged just over six assists per game. Last year, Vandersloot and Ionescu ranked second and third in assists per game, respectively. The Liberty can expect tons of scoring in this new starting backcourt, but teammates should expect tons of scoring opportunities themselves. Vandersloot will certainly be featured as the primary ball-handler, pushing Ionescu to a combo guard role she thrived in last season alongside Crystal Dangerfield, who will now suit up for the Dallas Wings. Now, Ionescu has Courtney Vandersloot added to the starting lineup to fortify a dynamic backcourt. Star guard Sabrina Ionescu was already leading the Liberty back to relevancy, getting the team to two consecutive postseason berths. ![]()
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