Awa Fam has just four games left this season to show the Seattle Storm exactly what she’s made of, and after a rollercoaster rookie year, the pressure is on. With less than ten days until the regular season wraps, every single minute counts for young talent trying to prove they belong, and our Storm’s own rookie is right in that spotlight.
Fam’s Redemption Arc Starts Now
Let’s be real, Storm fans: Awa Fam’s rookie season has been a ride. We saw her dominate on the international stage, averaging 10.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game while helping Spain snag third place in the FIBA World Cup. Those numbers don’t count toward WNBA stats, but they scream potential. Then, we saw a tough zero-point game against the Wings back on August 23. That stung. But before that, she showed up! We’re talking back-to-back productive games, including 14 points against the Sky on 50% shooting and a massive 20 points against Portland, where she nailed 7 of 12 shots from the field and pulled down nine rebounds. The talent is clearly there. Now, with a matchup against Dallas among the remaining four games, Fam has a prime chance to prove that high-level play is her norm. This is her moment to cement her spot and show the Emerald City what she’s truly capable of moving forward.
Beyond the Storm: Other Rookies Making Their Mark
While we’re all dialed into Fam, other rookies across the league are making noise. Olivia Miles is practically a lock for the WNBA Rookie of the Year award. That’s a no-brainer. But let’s give a shoutout to Laura Juskaite from Toronto Tempo, an honorable mention who’s really found her stride lately. She’s hit double digits in scoring in her last six games and shot at least 50% in five of them, plus snagged at least six rebounds in four games. Talk about consistency late in the season, even if turnovers hurt her earlier. Then there’s Sydney Taylor, an undrafted rookie whose season got messed up by a left groin injury. She’s been struggling since coming back, like that four-point game against Connecticut where she shot just 2 of 11. But don’t sleep on her talent. Before the injury, this woman dropped 29 points against the Las Vegas Aces, including the game-winner on August 1! And less than two weeks prior, she torched the New York Liberty for 31 points. Her talent is undeniable; she just needs to get back to 100%.
So, as the league barrels towards the season’s end, the focus is squarely on these young guns. For our Seattle Storm, all eyes are on Awa Fam. Can she leverage these final four games to build on those big performances and leave no doubt about her future in the Emerald City? We’ll be watching every single possession, ready to cheer her on as she fights to make her mark.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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