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The Dallas Wings are using training camp to lay the foundation for a new era under head coach Chris Koclanes. As this process continues, they regained a key member of their backcourt on Monday.
Tyasha Harris returned to full-contact practice, significantly boosting the Wings' backcourt during a pivotal stretch of training camp, DallasHoopsJournal.com reported.
Harris had been sidelined with a left knee injury throughout training camp, causing her to miss Friday's preseason loss against the Las Vegas Aces in South Bend.
“She sure did [practice],” Koclanes said. “Yep. She’s in there mixing it up — easing her back in, but it was full contact. She went live against our shells and against the guys, and she responded well.”
Harris is expected to play a key role in the Wings' backcourt rotation, managing the offense and setting the tone for a team undergoing significant changes under Koclanes. Last season, she averaged 10.5 points and 3.0 assists across 39 games.
Koclanes praised Harris for her high basketball IQ and ability to impact the team on and off the ball. While the starting backcourt is set to include Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale, Harris can provide helpful guard depth behind them.
“She’s incredible,” Koclanes said. “She’s been great on the sidelines — super high IQ — so you wouldn’t have noticed that she hasn’t practiced with us yet because she’s just that smart of a player. She brings a calming presence to everybody.”
May 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Tyasha Harris (52) drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky during the first half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena.Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
While recovering, Harris remained a vocal leader, and teammates said her transition back to live action was seamless. NaLyssa Smith echoed the praise, emphasizing how natural Harris looked in practice.
“She’s just that smart of a player and can absorb things,” Smith said. “You wouldn’t have noticed she hadn’t practiced with us yet.”
The Wings continue training camp this week before their final preseason game on May 10 against the Toyota Antelopes.
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Tyasha Harris returned to full-contact practice, significantly boosting the Wings' backcourt during a pivotal stretch of training camp, DallasHoopsJournal.com reported.
Harris had been sidelined with a left knee injury throughout training camp, causing her to miss Friday's preseason loss against the Las Vegas Aces in South Bend.
“She sure did [practice],” Koclanes said. “Yep. She’s in there mixing it up — easing her back in, but it was full contact. She went live against our shells and against the guys, and she responded well.”
Harris is expected to play a key role in the Wings' backcourt rotation, managing the offense and setting the tone for a team undergoing significant changes under Koclanes. Last season, she averaged 10.5 points and 3.0 assists across 39 games.
Koclanes praised Harris for her high basketball IQ and ability to impact the team on and off the ball. While the starting backcourt is set to include Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale, Harris can provide helpful guard depth behind them.
“She’s incredible,” Koclanes said. “She’s been great on the sidelines — super high IQ — so you wouldn’t have noticed that she hasn’t practiced with us yet because she’s just that smart of a player. She brings a calming presence to everybody.”
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May 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Tyasha Harris (52) drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky during the first half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena.Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
While recovering, Harris remained a vocal leader, and teammates said her transition back to live action was seamless. NaLyssa Smith echoed the praise, emphasizing how natural Harris looked in practice.
“She’s just that smart of a player and can absorb things,” Smith said. “You wouldn’t have noticed she hadn’t practiced with us yet.”
The Wings continue training camp this week before their final preseason game on May 10 against the Toyota Antelopes.
Continue reading...
