Washington Huskies women’s basketball player-by-player analysis: Sophomores & Freshmen Edition – Dalayah Daniels, and more

Dalayah Daniels is currently averaging 11.9 points, as well as 6.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 steals per game in 20.9 minutes– a stat line demonstrating her all-around game and on-court leadership.

Daniels is shooting 49.3% shooting from two-point range (35 for 71) and 0% from three-point range (0 for 2).

Standing at 6’4″, Dalayah Daniels is one of the most talented bigs in the nation. As we have noted previously:

Daniels is an ultra-athletic [] big that can post-up deep and finish, rebound and block shots like a traditional center; as well as, run the floor with guards, dribble-drive, and hit mid-range jumpers.

Dalayah Daniels is a walking mismatch and it is hard to imagine any coach purposefully holding Daniels back on offense but that appears to be the case so far with Daniels.

Offensively, Daniels has been almost entirely rooted in the high post area, setting screens and passing to teammates even when she appears to have one-on-one opportunities.

Hopefully, the Washington Huskies were emphasizing team ball movement and passing during nonconference play to further develop inexperienced players — we will look for the wraps to come off of Daniels during PAC-12 play.

In order for the Huskies to break out of the bottom of the PAC-12, Daniels will need to lead them out on both ends of the court.

At some point the big Dawg must eat, and Daniels is still capable of becoming one of the top players in the nation this season.

Jayda Noble

Jayda Noble, a 5’11 swing guard/forward, is currently averaging 5.7 points, as well as 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.3 steals per game in 22.0 minutes– demonstrating a consistent all-around contribution to Huskies’ efforts — on 61.1% shooting from two-point range and 21.4% from three-point range.

Noble is this team’s leading “X-Factor” player supplies the plays needed to win games in bunches — although they might not always show up in the box score.

This Huskies team will need Noble to bring her signature aggressiveness and quickness this PAC-12 season to the offense and defense — in the same controlled manner she’s demonstrated in nonconference play.

JAYDA NOBLE!!!

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UW Freshmen

Hannah Stines

As the only freshman starter, 5’11” point guard Hannah Stines is currently averaging 8.4 points, as well as 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists (versus 1.4 turnovers) and 1.0 steals per game in 27.3 minutes.

Stines has a stat line that demonstrates how advanced she is as a freshman point guard, particularly her mature understanding of pace and playing under control.

Hannah Stines’ biggest difficulty is as a scorer, she is shooting a very low 38.2% from two-point range and a ( just) satisfactory 31.3% from three-point range.

However, Stines is perfect from the free throw line (11 for 11) — again, showing her advanced maturity.

So far Stines has been mostly a “coach’s dream” but expect major bumps in the road during PAC-12 play — most freshman point guards have difficulty making that transition but we will see.

Elle Ladine

Easily the Huskies most exciting freshman, 5’11” guard Elle Ladine is currently averaging 4.5 points, as well as 3.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists (versus 1.4 turnovers) and 1.0 steals per game in 16.1 minutes — all while demonstrating a natural flair for the game.

Ladine also leads the Huskies in Defensive Rebounding Rate (23.3%), which means she is the team’s most efficient defensive rebounder considering her number of defensive rebounding opportunities.

Elle Ladine, however, is currently struggling shooting the ball at just 48.0% from two-point range.

Broken down further, Ladine is at her best when getting to the basket (especially in transition) with 63.6% shooting within 4.5 feet of the rim.

However, Elle Ladine’s efficiency goes down the farther she is from the basket — 37.5% in the lane, 33.3% at mid-range and 8.3% from three-point range (9.5% on straightaway threes and 0% on corner threes,).

In some cases a freshman’s shooting percentage will rise over time — if Ladine shows enough improvement in shooting and reducing turnovers, her minutes will likely increase, and she could become a solid backup for Stines and Oliver.

OK Elle 👀

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Teagan Brown

Guard Teagan Brown is currently averaging 2.8 points, as well as 3.2 rebounds, 0.4 assists (versus 0.6 turnovers) and 0.2 steals per game in 10.1 minutes.

Brown is the team’s third most efficient total rebounder (offensive and defensive rebounds combined) with a Total Rebounding Rate of 16.2% of her total rebounding opportunities.

Teagan Brown is also rated as the Huskies’ most efficient defender (based on estimated total points allowed in 100 defensive possessions).

Teagan Brown is shooting 57% from two-point range (with 100% shooting in the midrange and 100% at the rim (within 4.5 feet)).

There are a lot of things to like about Tegan Brown.

Teagan adds depth to UW’s backcourt off the bench and the 5-foot-10 freshman demonstrates a point guard’s skill set — she’ll need to show she can produce against PAC-12 level backcourt players to develop a consistent role in UW’s lineup.

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Shayla Gillmer

Guard Shayla Gillmer is a 6’1″ swing/forward that is currently averaging 1.7 points, as well as 1.7 rebounds in 4.9 minutes.

Technically, Gilmer is the team’s most efficient three-point shooter at 50% on limited attempts (1 for 2), but making only 1.7% of her two-point attempts –however, Gillmer does demonstrate excellent shooting form.

Shayla is also the team’s most efficient offensive rebounder with an Offensive Rebounding Rate of 33.3% of her total offensive rebounding opportunities.

It may take a bit for Shayla Gillmer to find her role this season, but on a Huskies team shooting 22% from three-point range, Gillmer may become a designated shooter off the bench before long.

OK @ShaylaGillmer❕

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The Huskies will face their first PAC-level test on Sunday, December 11th at Hec Ed.

GO DAWGS!

*Shooting charts courtesy of CBBAnalytics.