2012 WNBA.com GM Survey: Rookies and International Players

Who will win the 2012 Rookie of the Year? Which rookie will be the best player in five years? Who is the best international player in the WNBA? Which international player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2012?

Once again, WNBA.com posed questions to the league's general managers to learn what the people who make the decisions really think about these topics and more.

Who will win the 2012 Rookie of the Year?
1. Nneka Ogwumike 91.67%
Nneka Ogwumike
2. Shenise Johnson 8.33%

Which rookie will be the best player in five years?
1. Nneka Ogwumike 75%
Nneka Ogwumike
2. Sasha Goodlett 8.33%
Shenise Johnson 8.33%
Samantha Parahlis 8.33%

Which rookie is the most athletic?
1. Nneka Ogwumike 58.33%
Nneka Ogwumike
2. Glory Johnson 25%
3. Shenise Johnson 16.7%

Which “sleeper” rookie is most likely to be a success?
1. Riquana Williams 36.36%
Riquana Williams
2. Tiffany Hayes 18.18%
Shekinna Stricklen 18.18%
4. LaSondra Barrett 9.09%
Sasha Goodlett 9.09%
Shenise Johnson 9.09%

Who is the best international player in the WNBA?
1. Lauren Jackson 75%
Lauren Jackson
2 Sancho Lyttle 8.33%
Penny Taylor 8.33%
Ann Wauters 8.33%

Which international player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2012?
1. Liz Cambage 27.27%
Liz Cambage
Erin Phillips 27.27%
Ann Wauters 27.27%
4. Yelena Leuchanka 9.09%
Raffaella Masciadri 9.09%

Who is the best international player NOT in the WNBA?
1. Sandrine Gruda 57.14%
Sandrine Gruda
2 Farhiya Abdi 14.29%
Anete Jēkabsone-Žogota 14.29%

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