Shoutout to The Pride. Workhorses who had sweat pouring off them when they marched off the field at the end of the intermission. From the stands you can see the pageantry but maybe not the up close evidence of the grind. #HardEdge
@chaneybrad@four4thefire That's why I don't like "Who's best?" comparisons in any field. Just too hard to rate with all the variables. Personally, I prefer tiers. Also, all the names listed are great. I'm tempted to add George Benson
This one hits a little different! I have watched you chase this dream for so long and now getting to continue the journey together as your coach makes it even more special. The greatest privilege will be chasing the same dream and doing it together. I’m so proud of you Kayli.💛💙
ROOKIE SPOTLIGHT: There’s a rookie in Portland who has quietly been putting together a solid month, and her name is Jordan Harrison.
The undrafted rookie out of West Virginia enters Portland’s matchup tonight averaging (8.3) points, (3.7) rebounds, and (4.0) assists in just under 17 minutes per game over her last four appearances. The Fire have won three of those four games, with Harrison contributing 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists in a seven-point win over Seattle. More recently, she came off the bench for 6 points and 3 assists in a three-point win over Phoenix.
Harrison’s path to this point hasn’t been straightforward. She went undrafted, earned a training camp invite, initially made the team’s roster, only to be cut two days after the season opener, and was added back to the roster as a developmental player just 10 days later. Harrison has said she feels like hard work is something you simply can’t deny, and her college career is a good example of that.
The Oklahoma City native began her collegiate career at mid-major Stephen F. Austin before following her head coach to West Virginia, where she developed into one of the most productive point guards in the country. Harrison averaged (13.5) points, (5.0) assists, and (2.8) steals while helping lead the Mountaineers to three consecutive 25-win seasons and NCAA Tournament appearances.
We’ve already seen fellow undrafted guard Sydney Taylor show she belongs with several big scoring performances. Now Harrison is beginning to make her own case.
She has nine games remaining in her rookie season, starting tonight when Portland takes on Toronto. ✨
JJ Quinerly had 32 pts, 3 steals, and 6 assists yesterday for the Savannah Steel in the upshot league yesterday. She shot 55.6% from the field. In 7 games, she's averaging over 20 pts per game and 44% from 3. They play again today (Aug 22) at 4 pm est. You can watch on YouTube.