The Seattle Storm might be eliminated from the playoffs, but that doesn’t mean we’re not thinking about what’s next for the Emerald City’s own. Eric Nemchock, Swish Appeal’s draft expert, just dropped his way-too-early look at the 2027 WNBA Draft prospects, and one name, Hannah Hidalgo, is already sounding like the future of our squad. This is the kind of hope we need as we look ahead!
Our Storm’s Struggles, and the Perfect Storm Solution
We’ve seen our Storm’s season unfold, and let’s be real, it’s been a tough one. While Natisha Hiedeman has had a better than expected individual season as our starting point guard, primary offensive initiation just isn’t her ideal role. She’s truly a better off-the-bench bucket-getter, not the primary engine. And if we’re honest, offensive creation for others is a weakness for Flau’jae Johnson, too. It’s no wonder our offense ranks as the second-worst in the entire WNBA, right? We even showed some defensive promise early on, but that’s totally slipped over the course of the season.
But here’s where the hope comes in, Seattle. Eric Nemchock, the Swish Appeal draft guru, just called Hannah Hidalgo a “perfect storm of two-way terror,” and get this, he even said she’s a “perfect Storm.” How cool is that? This isn’t just talk. Imagine Hidalgo heating up the ball on every single possession. Picture her working in front of a versatile, mobile, and rim-protecting backline like Dominique Malonga and Awa Fam, with Johnson perfectly positioned patrolling those passing lines. Hidalgo picks pockets at the point of attack? Oh man, you better believe Dom Malonga is getting ready for a dunk on the other end! That’s the kind of dynamic play we’re craving.
Hidalgo’s Energy: The Shot in the Arm Our Offense Craves
Nemchock totally emphasized it: it’s “astounding how much energy Hidalgo has to give.” That kind of electric verve would be an absolute shot in the arm for our WNBA’s second-worst offense. This isn’t just about a potential draft pick; it’s about injecting pure, unadulterated passion and hustle into a team that desperately needs it. She could be the engine that revs up both ends of the court, transforming our defense into a nightmare for opponents and giving our offense the consistent spark it’s been missing. We need that kind of relentless drive.
So, yeah, we know our Storm are eliminated from the playoffs. They’re playing the Dallas Wings this Sunday at 4 p.m. ET on NBA TV, and while we’ll be cheering them on, our eyes are already starting to drift to the future. It’s okay to look ahead, Seattle! With prospects like Hannah Hidalgo potentially rocking the green and blue in 2027, the Emerald City could be witnessing a full-on resurgence. Get ready to dream big about those WNBA Finals again, because the future is looking incredibly exciting for our Storm!
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Originally reported by Swish Appeal.
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