Megan Vogel

[NorCalJack]

Re: Megan Vogel

Sounds like Megan is enjoying herself at the WNBA pre-draft camp in Cleveland.

South Dakota State's Megan Vogel is definitely a communicator, introducing herself to Victoria Lucas-Perry mid-drill, encouraging the other competitors and high-fiving everyone who walked by.

Go State!!! 8-) 8-) 8-)

Go Megan!!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[mitchell2006]

Re: Megan Vogel

More Vogel on wnba.com. There's a picture on the frontpage that shows the girls listening to the coach and megan is fairly visable.

Also says in the link below that AJ is there watching her.

The most poignant moment of Friday, for me, was watching the players walk off the court after their final games of the night to meet their college coaches, many of whom were in the stands watching.

Megan Vogel of South Dakota State rushed over to high-five coach Aaron Johnston, who was watching like a proud parent.

http://www.wnba.com/voices/blog.html

[MacJack]

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Megan Vogel also did her best to score and keep her Team One teammates engaged, but the lead was insurmountable.

Sounds like Megan had a good camp.

[darkerstill]

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Camp: Showcase Finale
Posted: Matt Wurst, March 31, 2007, 11:14 a.m. ET

......"Guzman made big shots, steals and passes, but Davis was the best player on the floor whenever she was out there. Megan Vogel also did her best to score and keep her Team One teammates engaged, but the lead was insurmountable."

Sounds like she's holding her own.

[darkerstill]

Re: Megan Vogel

Mid-Major Players a Major Success at Pre-Draft Camp
By Adam Hirshfield, WNBA.com

South Dakota State wing Megan Vogel was one of the small-school players who impressed many at the WNBA Pre-Draft Camp.
Gregory Shamus/NBAE/Getty Images

CLEVELAND, March 31, 2007 — March is typically a time for mid-major college basketball programs to shine. Names like George Mason, Gonzaga and Marist are what often make a Big Dance so memorable.

But what role do mid-major programs play in the pro game? For every couple of players drafted from powerhouse programs like Tennessee, UConn or Stanford, there's a Becky Hammon (Colorado State), Taj McWilliams-Franklin (St. Edward's) or Katie Feenstra (Liberty).

It's much the same at the Pre-Draft Camp here in Cleveland. Though much of the talk is centered around big-school stars like Tiffany Jackson (Texas), Katie Gearlds (Purdue) and Carla Thomas (Vanderbilt), there are plenty of smaller-town heroes looking to make a name for themselves.

One such player is 5-11 forward Megan Vogel from South Dakota State, which has played as an independent since moving up from Division II in 2004. "It's an honor to even be invited to an event like this," she says. "It's such an unbelievable experience."

And though she occasionally lets the accent from her native Minnesota slip through, there's nothing regional about her on-court game. Several onlookers at the workout were impressed with her speed of play and desire on the floor.

"It's good to see all of those mid-major players out here because they're not on that stage all of the time, so this is their chance to show that they can play with the other schools," says Houston Comets coach/GM Karleen Thompson. "I like trying to find diamonds in the rough. You never know… You may be surprised."

Like Vogel, Western Michigan guard Carrie Moore is happy to be here. "We don't get to play against this caliber of player every day. These girls are a lot bigger and stronger than those we usually play against, and we fit right in with them, so it's fun."

[darkerstill]

Re: Megan Vogel

More love from the WNBA website:


"I think there's still room for a diamond in the rough," said Phoenix Mercury GM Ann Meyers-Drysdale. "Becky Hammon showed that. I'm a believer. I always like to believe there's room for somebody."

"I'm just happy for Megan," says proud South Dakota State coach Aaron Johnston of his star. "This has been a goal and a dream of hers for a long time. And coming from a place like South Dakota State, you always wonder if that's going to be enough… if what you've done there will compare to what some of the other players (around the country) have done."

"(Vogel's showing) is great for South Dakota State, too. If good things happen for her and that helps South Dakota State, I think she'd be happy for that too."

[darkerstill]

Re: Megan Vogel

Missed this as well...pretty good article with a nice pic of Megan.

...So now that these small-town heroes have been subjected to the champagne and caviar life in the WNBA, will they forget where they came from? Not likely.

"My favorite thing about being here," says Vogel, "is when people ask me where I'm from. I say, 'Yeah, I play for South Dakota State.' As a mid-major school, when you work hard and get here, you're able to help put your school on the map. You're just really proud."

[NorCalJack]

Re: Megan Vogel

Here is the WNBA article about Mid-Majors and there impact on the game. Megan is quoted as is AJ in the article

WNBA Article on Mid-Majors

Go State!!! 8-) 8-) 8-)

Go Megan!!! 8-) 8-) 8-)

[SUPERBUNNY]

Re: Megan Vogel

She looks pretty good with the WNBA logo on her uniform!!!!

She deserves it!

SUPERBUNNY

[RaiderInTheZone]

Re: Megan Vogel

Thought you guys might enjoy this.  By the way, I must say that Megan Vogel is one of the more attractive women's basketball players I've seen this year:

http://www.wnba.com/draft2007/midmajors_070331.html"]WNBA.com: Mid-Major Players a Major Success at Pre-Draft Camp[/url]



South Dakota State wing Megan Vogel was one of the small-school players who impressed many at the WNBA Pre-Draft Camp.
Gregory Shamus/NBAE/Getty Images

[RaiderInTheZone]

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I apologize. I didn't realize that that article was posted already.

[JackJD]

Re: Megan Vogel

That's okay, Raider, we'll happily read it again.

[89rabbit]

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http://www3.sdstate.edu/Athletics/Ne...cfm?Id=46,5889

Megan Vogel's WNBA camp diary

South Dakota State's Megan Vogel was one of about 40 college seniors to participate in the WNBA Pre-Draft Camp held in conjunction with the Women's Final Four March 29-31 in Cleveland.

The WNBA Draft is scheduled for Wednesday (April 4) and will consist of 13 selections in each of the three rounds.

Below are excerpts from Vogel's camp diary:

Day 1
I was really unsure of what to expect once I got here. I was really nervous for the medical stations. I am not one who enjoys doctors all that much.

However, the first station I went into, I learned my first lesson of camp. THE GIRLS ARE HUGE! Let me emphasize that even more ... HUGE, HUGE, HUGE. Yes, that was triple huge! I know this because when I got in line at the first station I was standing behind Ohio State star Jessica Davenport. Now, she has to be at least 6-6 ... And legit. As in built and athletic. I thought to myself, "man she must be the tallest girl in camp" WRONG!

After I go in for my height and weight, I walk out and the next girl in line is even bigger — as in taller and thicker. Let's put it this way: my head was completely cocked back when I said hello and passed by.  .  .  .  (read more)


Go State!  

[SDHoops]

Re: Megan Vogel

Let's keep the streak going: the past two years a Megan has been drafted in the third round (Duffy in 2006, Mahoney in 2005).
Some South Dakota history trivia for you boardsters ;D


Who was the first South Dakota born player to be drafted by the WNBA?
Here's your clue: http://www.wnba.com/draft2005/prospects_index.html

[SDHoops]

Re: Megan Vogel

someone humor me and guess!