Spanish star Awa Fam is now officially a Seattle Storm player in the WNBA. After being selected with the third pick in the Draft, the young talent has been presented to the media. Fam describes this stage as a dream come true and assures she is mentally prepared to compete at the highest level in the American league, a leap that promises to be demanding.
The tactical leap: adapting to WNBA pace and defense 🏀
Fam will need to grasp key concepts to succeed in the WNBA. The league demands quick pick-and-roll reading and intense perimeter defense, something the Spaniard has worked on in lower categories. Her ability to play in transition and her court vision will be useful weapons. However, the physical increase and speed of execution of rival point guards will pose a first real filter for her adaptation to the Seattle Storm system.
From dream to reality: goodbye siesta, hello jet lag ✈️
Awa Fam arrives with a suitcase full of excitement and, probably, Iberian cured meats to combat homesickness. Because dreaming about the WNBA is one thing, but waking up at 6 in the morning to train while everyone in Spain is having dinner is quite another. That said, if she wins over her teammates with a real Spanish tortilla, she'll be halfway to winning the locker room.