Walker Replaces James at Ramat Hen

So you thought the end of the regular season would put an end to player movement? thing again. In a surprising and rather infuriating move, Ayana Walker moved from Holon to Ramat Hen in place of Tamara James who was released. Holon added Brooke Reves – the league's 2nd leading scorer who was released from last placed Tel Kabir.

James was Ramat Hen's leading scorer with 18.5 points per game, the best 3pt shooter on the team with 47.1% and the most versatile offensive option the team had despite playing through a nagging shoulder injury, but Ramat Hen still decided to let her go. The loss on Monday at Ashdod must have stressed to Ramat Hen a bit too much just how dependant they are on their lone post, LaToya Pringle. Ayana Walker will replace James, she averaged 21.1 points and 11.4 rebounds per game in Holon this season and this will be her 2nd term with the club.

As you recall Ramat Hen won the Israeli Cup before the break and up until Monday shared 1st place in the league with Ramat Hasharon. The team wasn’t playing particularly well since Shay Doron joined as she hasn't quite fit in yet, but it's definitely surprising they decided to change their team concept at this critical stage of what has been a very successful season for the club. It will be interesting to see how Walker & Pringle work together and how long it will take Ramat Hen's offense to play real basketball and not just live off offensive rebounds.

(safasal.co.il)