Yes - unless there is some special circumstance that the NCAA over-rules (see PSU football sanctions) - coaching changes mean nothing in terms of the transfer rules.
A transfer cannot play in games and I don't believe is allowed to travel with the team, but can practice. With a release they are allowed to be on scholarship for the year, without a released they have to pay their own way.
I spoke to people that had coached Stef as a high schooler and they told me she wasn't an impact player and that she would only be a very good role player in college. Stef also had nominal competition in high school while Natalie has the first year of college under her belt already so she would be more prepared for the rigors of college. And remember, we didn't really have an inkling Stef would be the best center in the country until some time in her sophomore year. In addition, Natalie would be able to practice with the Huskies for a year before actually playing.\
I am not saying she is not a good player I am saying that she is not as good as Dolson thats all.
Surely you're speaking of a "baker's couple" correct?... and I believe she will be a big time player with a couple of NC's
Here you go, draw your own conclusion.
Why? Dolson wasn't all that stuff as a freshman.I think alot of people here need to temper their expectations a little bit. Butler is not the offensive player that Dolson is and probably will never be. She isn't as good a passer, doesn't have as much range, and is not as polished a finisher as Dolson and honestly that is OK. Butler is a great fundamental player that is open to coaching and does all the little things right. She is a good screener, rebounder, finisher in the paint, and shot blocker and can without a doubt help the Huskies if she decides to come to UConn. Lets just not expect the second coming of Dolson because she is not that talented a player.
And lifts her knees when running down the court. She is raw but there is a lot there to work with.Nice! Thanks!
She cleans the glass, moves without the ball, and can shoot with the left. I think she can play.
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I am not saying she is not a good player I am saying that she is not as good as Dolson thats all.
Great Natalie, bring Logan along with you.Natalie Butler Hometown Newspaper Article: http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/apps/pb...an-season-at-georgetown&template=fairfaxTimes
Also, could she practise with the team?If there is a coaching change- do they still have to sit out the year?
You mean that she can elevate higher than a sheet of paper?And lifts her knees when running down the court. She is raw but there is a lot there to work with.
Thks UC!Yes - unless there is some special circumstance that the NCAA over-rules (see PSU football sanctions) - coaching changes mean nothing in terms of the transfer rules.
A transfer cannot play in games and I don't believe is allowed to travel with the team, but can practice. With a release they are allowed to be on scholarship for the year, without a released they have to pay their own way.
Wow! Major buzzkill...I think alot of people here need to temper their expectations a little bit. Butler is not the offensive player that Dolson is and probably will never be. She isn't as good a passer, doesn't have as much range, and is not as polished a finisher as Dolson and honestly that is OK. Butler is a great fundamental player that is open to coaching and does all the little things right. She is a good screener, rebounder, finisher in the paint, and shot blocker and can without a doubt help the Huskies if she decides to come to UConn. Lets just not expect the second coming of Dolson because she is not that talented a player.
She wasn't National Freshman of the Year, she didn't bring four other top recruits with her, there are actually obvious factors (coaching changes) that make her transfer a bit less baffling. Diamond's transfer has been extremely controversial because it seemingly came out of nowhere.fair question: so why is this possible transfer not as controversial as Diamond? both are unhappy and want change. seems funny to me that all is "normal" if a 6"5" center wants to play for UCONN.
for the record, I see nothing wrong with Butler going to UCONN or any other school. Just pointing at the obvious.
She wasn't National Freshman of the Year, she didn't bring four other top recruits with her, there are actually obvious factors (coaching changes) that make her transfer a bit less baffling. Diamond's transfer has been extremely controversial because it seemingly came out of nowhere.
The only two things that Stef Dolson and Natalie Butler have in common is that both are 6'5 and both are white (just like Rigby, remember her -- a transfer TO UConn?).
The Uconn factor has not yet been established (but wouldn't that be nice!). Beyond those two physical characteristics, one is a graduating senior with two NC rings and a unique connection with President Obama and the other is a "rising sophomore" who was recruited by Brown, coached by Lewis, and may want to see a steady hand at the coaching helm for the rest of her college career. We know nothing of Natalie's dance moves.
Thus, the comparison (Stef v. Natalie) is inevitable but not really fair to either of them. Useful only to stimulate message board discussion, ultimately inconclusive.
Somebody else asked how Geno "missed" Butler. He didn't.
In high school, her development (then!) did not justify even a first look, let alone a UConn scholarship offer. Now that she has vastly exceeded all expectations as a Div I wcbb player (at 6'5" yet), I believe that Geno will consider making her a difficult-to-refuse offer.
To paraphrase Joe Adco ck (old MLB player, describing the impossibility of sneaking a cute pitch past Hank Aaron):
"Trying to slip a recruit past Geno is like trying to slip a sunrise past a rooster."
And, yes, I like our chances with Ms Butler.
Because the recent history involving coaches a Georgetown makes the situation leading to a potential transfer far, far less surprising.fair question: so why is this possible transfer not as controversial as Diamond? both are unhappy and want change. seems funny to me that all is "normal" if a 6"5" center wants to play for UCONN.
for the record, I see nothing wrong with Butler going to UCONN or any other school. Just pointing at the obvious.
Here is a video of her playing defense agains Xavier. She looks a little lost at times. Doesn't show any Georgetown offensive plays.
I think the LV fan has a point. No one is questioning Natalie's morals or ethics here and no one has reached a conclusion about Natalie's willingness to work hard or to share the ball or passed judgement on her motives for transferring. And we're working with far less info about the Why for Natalie.
Should Diamond ever end up in a UConn uniform, people would conveniently develop amnesia regarding all the harsh things said about her here.
fair question: so why is this possible transfer not as controversial as Diamond?
Should Diamond ever end up in a UConn uniform, people would conveniently develop amnesia regarding all the harsh things said about her here.
I think the LV fan has a point. No one is questioning Natalie's morals or ethics here and no one has reached a conclusion about Natalie's willingness to work hard or to share the ball or passed judgement on her motives for transferring. And we're working with far less info about the Why for Natalie.
Should Diamond ever end up in a UConn uniform, people would conveniently develop amnesia regarding all the harsh things said about her here.