Grace Berger - Dallas Wings

[Demo]

12 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

https://wnbl.com.au/sydneyflames/news/flames-sign-point-guard-berger-as-first-import/

 

 

Good for Grace. And there are definitely worse lives to have. Our Niece took a semester abroad in Australia , straight fell in love with the place, transferred there and has no intention of ever leaving. 

[HoosierHoopster]

2 hours ago, Demo said:

Good for Grace. And there are definitely worse lives to have. Our Niece took a semester abroad in Australia , straight fell in love with the place, transferred there and has no intention of ever leaving. 

Agree Ausi land is nice, but I just don't understand why she didn't make it in the WNBA, clearly has the skill set.

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28 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Agree Ausi land is nice, but I just don't understand why she didn't make it in the WNBA, clearly has the skill set.

I think she ran into the JHS thing a little bit. There are so many players with broad skill sets but no single elite skill where if they find the exact right opportunity and moment they can establish themselves and if they don’t they don’t. Imagine she’ll get another swing at it.

[HoosierHoopster]

3 hours ago, Demo said:

I think she ran into the JHS thing a little bit. There are so many players with broad skill sets but no single elite skill where if they find the exact right opportunity and moment they can establish themselves and if they don’t they don’t. Imagine she’ll get another swing at it.

JHS also dealt with continuing injuries. I tend to think it was more on the staff / coach in her case, she didn't really seem to get a legit shot. There's a lot of talent at her position generally but she was under-utilized.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

L A Sparks Public Relations Dept.  -  The Los Angeles Sparks have signed guard Grace Berger to a rest-of-season hardship contract. In 47 games over two WNBA seasons, the 26-year-old is averaging 3.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, converting 44.1% from the field and 46.2% from beyond the arc. Berger was drafted seventh overall by the Indiana Fever out of the University of Indiana.

Ironically, the Sparks play the Storm (Mack Holmes) tonight.

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2 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

L A Sparks Public Relations Dept.  -  The Los Angeles Sparks have signed guard Grace Berger to a rest-of-season hardship contract. In 47 games over two WNBA seasons, the 26-year-old is averaging 3.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, converting 44.1% from the field and 46.2% from beyond the arc. Berger was drafted seventh overall by the Indiana Fever out of the University of Indiana.

Ironically, the Sparks play the Storm (Mack Holmes) tonight.

Had she even left the country yet?

[HoosierHoopster]

3 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

L A Sparks Public Relations Dept.  -  The Los Angeles Sparks have signed guard Grace Berger to a rest-of-season hardship contract. In 47 games over two WNBA seasons, the 26-year-old is averaging 3.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, converting 44.1% from the field and 46.2% from beyond the arc. Berger was drafted seventh overall by the Indiana Fever out of the University of Indiana.

Ironically, the Sparks play the Storm (Mack Holmes) tonight.

Awesome. Another chance for her, under a new staff.

[TTT]

27 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Awesome. Another chance for her, under a new staff.

Grace, Holmes and others get to hang out in some cool places and play some basketball while they are still young.

[TTT]

Well, that didn’t last long.  Released after 3 days.

 Wonder if Grace got a little spending money and some expenses paid for her troubles/inconvenences.

[TTT]

Grace going back to Australia in the near future.

[NatHillIV]

Grace had a good game tonight with the Dallas Wings.  Coach put her in at the end of each quarter, and she looked solid.  13 minutes, 2 of 4 from field, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, +/- of +5.  On her second 7 day contract with them, I would not be surprised if they keep her.

[HoosierHoopster]

On 6/21/2025 at 10:53 AM, TTT said:

Grace going back to Australia in the near future.

Maybe not

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

[HoosierHoopster]

40 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Nice! Postpone that trip back to Australia as long as possible!

[Stuhoo]

She’s been starting for them lately. Really minimal stats, but in a starting role.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]