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That's not true.No..We got Liv after Boston declared
Boston committed to USC just over a year after ONO committed to UConn.
Boston November 21, 2018. ONO November 15, 2017.
That's not true.No..We got Liv after Boston declared
South Carolina I feel will be the favorite, especially the way they going to feel like on a mission on blowing the semifinals game. Could be wrong but they might be the #1 recruiting class coming in
Yes they have...No.1 class here.... UCLA women's basketball signs No. 1 recruiting class - Daily BruinUCLA women BB are usually good, with maybe one superstar, but not great. I live in LA and never hear of them getting a " to die for" recruiting class. Always her Stanfords name, in that regard.
South Carolina also 'blew' a semi final and on a last second miss and UCONN just lost straight out by 10 points. I think both of those teams will be primed all season next year.Question. You don't think UConn will be "on a mission" after blowing the semifinal game?
That was a great class. Caldwell transferred out, and I don't recall if Drummer stayed (she never had great stats in college IIRC), but Canada and Billings were terrific and Hays had a solid, but not great, career. I think she started a bunch of games her last 2 years, but never really averaged high PPG or eye popping stats...Yes they have...No.1 class here.... UCLA women's basketball signs No. 1 recruiting class - Daily Bruin
Which of the last 4 consecutive semifinal games were you referring to?Question. You don't think UConn will be "on a mission" after blowing the semifinal game?
Which of the last 4 consecutive semifinal games were you referring to?
Be careful as not to sound like some other programs: "Just wait until next year". I'm specifically thinking of TN (since 2008) and Duke circa 2010-2017. I'm not in the camp that thinks the required motivation can come from a loss. Having everyone back is great: I'm firmly in that other camp that thinks growth and getting over the hump will only happen when some of the player personalize their weaknesses, begin to respond to instruction from the coaches, put in the work to become more reliable, and up hold the standards of this great program.As Geno says, you can’t step into the same river twice. Next year we have everyone from a very young team back. If there was ever a year to learn from a defeat, it will be next year.
Be careful as not to sound like some other programs: "Just wait until next year". I'm specifically thinking of TN (since 2008) and Duke circa 2010-2017. I'm not in the camp that thinks the required motivation can come from a loss. Having everyone back is great: I'm firmly in that other camp that thinks growth and getting over the hump will only happen when some of the player personalize their weaknesses, begin to respond to instruction from the coaches, put in the work to become more reliable, and up hold the standards of this great program.
But they are in two different recruiting classes I thought? 2018 for ONO & 2019 for BostonNo..We got Liv after Boston declared
Be careful as not to sound like some other programs: "Just wait until next year". I'm specifically thinking of TN (since 2008) and Duke circa 2010-2017. I'm not in the camp that thinks the required motivation can come from a loss. Having everyone back is great: I'm firmly in that other camp that thinks growth and getting over the hump will only happen when some of the player personalize their weaknesses, begin to respond to instruction from the coaches, put in the work to become more reliable, and up hold the standards of this great program.
I mis-remembered...But they are in two different recruiting classes I thought? 2018 for ONO & 2019 for Boston
I haven't lived here that long. Class of 2013?Yes they have...No.1 class here.... UCLA women's basketball signs No. 1 recruiting class - Daily Bruin
obviously yes but South Carolina was different due to how they lost, it was literally inches away from going to the final and I'm sure they beat Arizona. Uconn really never was in it vs Arizona so yes off course they'll be motivated but it's not the same when you lose in convincing fashion as to when you feel like you got taken something you know you had in your grasp. Especially Dawn Staley who is one of the best at redemption.Question. You don't think UConn will be "on a mission" after blowing the semifinal game?
obviously yes but South Carolina was different due to how they lost, it was literally inches away from going to the final and I'm sure they beat Arizona. Uconn really never was in it vs Arizona so yes off course they'll be motivated but it's not the same when you lose in convincing fashion as to when you feel like you got taken something you know you had in your grasp. Especially Dawn Staley who is one of the best at redemption.
Agree. Motivation is great but I don't see what losing a game does to help that. You either have it or you don't. If you can't match up physically and skills wise, you're going to lose. Not talking just UConn, but at upper tier, top 25 programs for instance, I expect to see highly motivated, very competitive kids. So I'm regularly surprised to see how many return each year with so little improvement in their game skills and awareness. With so many quality people available for advice, instruction, and training just for the asking, I don't know what they're doing during the 5-6 months they have to really impact their individual games and maximize their potential.Be careful as not to sound like some other programs: "Just wait until next year". I'm specifically thinking of TN (since 2008) and Duke circa 2010-2017. I'm not in the camp that thinks the required motivation can come from a loss. Having everyone back is great: I'm firmly in that other camp that thinks growth and getting over the hump will only happen when some of the player personalize their weaknesses, begin to respond to instruction from the coaches, put in the work to become more reliable, and up hold the standards of this great program.
Have we found a center who can hit 2 ft. bunny layups and be somewhere in the realm of reliable down low?everyone else. I think one of these three will win the next 3 or 4 titles. They are the most talented up and down the rosters, provided some bench players do not hit the transfer portal. I think an announcer said that South Carolina will have 10 McDonald All American's next year....geez....I am sure Stanford and UCONN can either match that or come close....but no one else for sure....Those are your elites for the time being.
2016 they were a 1 seed and got upset by Syracuse in the Sweet 16, she promised Aja Wilson when she recruited her a ntl title. The following year she delivered and they won it all. She backs up her word and I can see why many recruits are going with herWhat is the evidence that Dawn Staley is "one of the best at redemption?"
If it's that simple, she should promise to win the Championship every year. I guess she didn't promise that to this year's team.2016 they were a 1 seed and got upset by Syracuse in the Sweet 16, she promised Aja Wilson when she recruited her a ntl title. The following year she delivered and they won it all. She backs up her word and I can see why many recruits are going with her
2016 they were a 1 seed and got upset by Syracuse in the Sweet 16, she promised Aja Wilson when she recruited her a ntl title. The following year she delivered and they won it all. She backs up her word and I can see why many recruits are going with her
I'd say a "very good", but not great, class when subsequent transfers (Caldwell) and injury issues (Drummer) are accounted for. Canada fully lived up to her promise (#4 per HoopGurlz), while Billings far exceeded expectations (she was only #38 HG). Drummer was certainly a major contributor in her last two seasons, but that was after she'd missed a ton of time with injury and IMO that played a role in her stunted development, never living up to her top-10 HG ranking (only Canada from that 2014 class was rated higher as a recruit). Caldwell's transfer was a major blow, but it's not like she ever became an All-American in her subsequent stops either.That was a great class. Caldwell transferred out, and I don't recall if Drummer stayed (she never had great stats in college IIRC), but Canada and Billings were terrific and Hays had a solid, but not great, career. I think she started a bunch of games her last 2 years, but never really averaged high PPG or eye popping stats...
I would certainly put Baylor in that group and probably ahead of Stanford. With the deepest most talented roster Tara has had in years it took two back rim shots at the buzzer to win her 1st NC in 29yrs. To her credit she admitted her good fortune. I've always looked at her teams with a side-eye. The UConn/So. Carolina matchups will be Battle Royales!! the two best rosters in the sport.everyone else. I think one of these three will win the next 3 or 4 titles. They are the most talented up and down the rosters, provided some bench players do not hit the transfer portal. I think an announcer said that South Carolina will have 10 McDonald All American's next year....geez....I am sure Stanford and UCONN can either match that or come close....but no one else for sure....Those are your elites for the time being.
UConn is excited, as it should be, in adding Fudd, but Lauren Betts was the player to get. Fortunately, for UConn, Betts is a 2022 recruit.We’ve heard this before. When Griner signed with Baylor, many simply conceded the next three to four championships to Kim Mulkey. Funny thing though, they only won once with the most dominant post in history. We will see but I certainly wouldn’t cede anything to Stanford except that they will be one of the favorites. Truth is, I’d much rather have Brady and Patterson than Betts.