In the latest episode of Locked on Women’s Basketball, host Hunter Cruse takes you through the film to explain why UConn junior Nika Mühl is such a stellar passer. The 5’10 point guard from Croatia currently leads Division I with 9.8 assists per game. (Note: Because of the visuals in the film session, we recommend watching this episode on YouTube rather than listening to it as a podcast.)
Hunter talks about the flashy style that Mühl plays, using a clip of a no-look pass she made:
“It’s a pretty fun pass, where it’s more flash. I’m pretty sure she probably could’ve made that pass without having to [look away]. But the defender did not know whether Nika Mühl was going to drive or pass. … Her passing is so flashy, like [New York Liberty guard] Marine Johannès, another European player, where they just make some of the most fun and just awesome passes.”
Hunter also shares his take on whether Mühl could be a WNBA Draft pick in 2024 or 2025, depending on whether she uses her fifth year of eligibility:
“If she can become more of an active processor where she’s looking to shoot as well as making plays as a passer, it’s really going to advance her prospects. Because she’s a junior, she’ll have one more year at UConn, potentially two if she decides to stay for a fifth year. But she’s for sure a prospect. We didn’t talk about her defense, but she’s a really good defender at the point of attack. [She has nearly a] 3% steal rate; she’s very active. She has good size … If she can just become someone that’s shooting a good amount of attempts per game and also combined with her passing, this is a real prospect and could potentially be a first-rounder.”
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