Originally Posted by
4Luck
I have to say, Abby Waner is an awesome announcer. Her basketball ability speaks for itself, but she has a spectacular understanding of the game and conveys it very well. For someone who doesn't live nearby it was great to listen to an analysis of the team's play from someone who does know the technical aspects of the game, as well as the players/coaching perspective.
The commentary on the broadcast for the Blue-White game didn't get appealing to listen to until Abby Waner saved the two guys from themselves and in turn us from them...they were seriously dying until she started talking.
Having her be a commentator was a really smart idea. She's great at it for one, but two, if both programs are trying to link themselves together Abby is the perfect person to do it since she is the face of women's basketball at Duke right now.
Plus, I've had more Duke fans/friends talking about Abby Waner than ever...and a few of them haven't even seen her play yet. Some of them are even making a point to schedule watching the women's basketball team's next game and that's great for the women's program.
I can only wonder if she'll be doing more announcing for Duke Inside Access throughout the year. What do you think?