Hailey Van Lith & LB transfer predictions

[Kaizen]

I think Instagram shows you, who you both mutually follow alphabetically. And that’s why Ayanna and Azzi are listed there.

Could be, since I don't use Instagram often and don't know this feature .... thanks .

 

[choclate45]

Hailey Van Lith-Texas
Betts-Notre Dame or Ucla

 

[itsasport]

In checking the Iowa site, as of now there are 16 players who, as of now, are on the roster= two recruits and two who might want to stay. Both of the latter would have to leave for a portal player to join.

Since Betts is leaving a top academic school, it has to be is looking to her basketball career and probably a national championship.

Let's see, what school is known as the top school for basketball, is already ranked #1 for next year and needs a center?

 

[Charliebball]

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I think she's been friendly with those players for a while now.........not sure I would take much from it.......look for a combination of coaches and players from a specific team as a clue about interest.....

 

[hoophuskee]

Betts -- Notre Dame

Hailey Van Lith - Indiana

 

[donalddoowop]

Hailey Van Lith - UConn
Betts - UCLA (hoping it’s not ND)

I would be very, very disappointed if UConn takes her because of the guards they have and the ones they have coming.

 

[LAWDAWG]

I would be very, very disappointed if UConn takes her because of the guards they have and the ones they have coming.

Seems unlikely at UConn but we’d love her at Tennessee!

 

[cometjo]

Hailey Van Lith is not going to Uconn - why would she go where she might not start?

 

[sun]

Hailey Van Lith --->>> LSU
LB --->>> UCLA

 

[Martinj481]

Betts is from Colorado perhaps she ends up at Utah her and Allisa would be dynamic! I hope she comes to UConn but holding my breath.

Hailey is definitely going to LSU she reminds me of a young Kim that played a Louisiana Tech but Hailey can shoot way better than Kim!

 

[#12in21]

Hailey Van Lith - wherever she wants to go
Betts - Uconn to join a great group of teammates that will be getting a ring or two the next few seasons !

 

[Zarathustra]

Hailey Van Lith Indiana to replace Grace Berger
LB Iowa to replace Monika C? and/ or to be with her former H.S. teammate O'Grady??

 

[mhshuskies]

If LB wants a ring, she won’t go to nd, they aren’t schedule to get an NC until at least 2035!

 

[BobbyJ]

Hailey Van Lith - UConn
Betts - UCLA (hoping it’s not ND)

You've got a better chance of playing at UConn next season than Van Lith does.

 

[Classof87]

Guessing Hailey Van Lith goes to LSU, she would pair up well with Mulkey in terms of personalities.
Betts will go where she can get 30 mpg, so ND.
In any ordinary time, I wouldn't mind either one of them coming here (or both), but our roster is going to be STACKED next year, playing time will be at a premium. Not saying we don't need 'em, but... we don't need 'em.
GO HUSKIES!

 

[Longtime fan]

Gonzaga would be interesting, but I'm thinking of Utah, or even Colorado, if its not Indiana

Gonzaga would be interesting if she never wants to sniff the Big dance.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Gonzaga would be interesting if she never wants to sniff the Big dance.

They go every year. What are you talking about?


edit--Looked it up, they've missed the Tourney only twice since 2007. You really nailed this one.

 

[UCTitleTown]

Betts….Iowa

If you aren't from Iowa and have options, why would anyone want to go to school on Iowa?

 

[gold2323]

If you aren't from Iowa and have options, why would anyone want to go to school on Iowa?

Possibility To win a championship ….a place looks better when you are winning….

 

[Cuango]

Why would Hailey Van Lith come (or be wanted to come) to UConn? I don’t get it. She’s not a need and is not some all world player who is going to start over Azzi or Paige. I’m not putting her down but come on, she’s just not a need for us! I think we’re better off standing pat and getting Strong, Koval and/or Tac. As for Betts, I don’t think we are favored by Mom and that likely ends it.

 

[rvwsleep]

LB = UCLA first choice. She stays on the
West coast and has all the playing
time she wants on an improving
team.
Notre Dame second choice. Lots
of playing time on a top team.
Plays under a coach that her
mother approves of.
UConn third choice. Lots of playing
time possible but not assured.
Could maximize NIL at the
traveling "circus".
Best chance (imo) for a national
championship (quite possibly
multiples)
Hailey Van Lith = LSU - That's were the attention is,
at the moment.

 

[Zanzman]

If you aren't from Iowa and have options, why would anyone want to go to school on Iowa?

That’s what they said about UConn years ago

 

[Gordo]

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This is what I get and I don't see anyone from UConn on her list.

 

[oldhusky]

LB = UCLA first choice. She stays on the
West coast and has all the playing
time she wants on an improving
team.
Notre Dame second choice. Lots
of playing time on a top team.
Plays under a coach that her
mother approves of.
UConn third choice. Lots of playing
time possible but not assured.
Could maximize NIL at the
traveling "circus".
Best chance (imo) for a national
championship (quite possibly
multiples)
Hailey Van Lith = LSU - That's were the attention is,
at the moment.

Good analysis. One thing you described fairly is that Betts has the possibility of lots of playing time, but not assured. Taking that point further she could easily get 30 minutes a game here too. The question would be who is the best choice at C, Lauren, Ice or Jana?

Lauren is the highest rated out of HS, number 1 in her class, just like Paige and Azzi, she has one year of experience in a top program the other two don't have, and her per minute numbers when she played were outstanding, and at a level that would be very unlikely for Ice or Jana to achieve in their first year. In addition, her experience at Stanford included playing against Brinks and lots of other very good bigs in practice.

My point is if she did come here, she would be the heavy favorite to start, despite her competition being highly rated themselves. If she does start, 30 minutes is then more probable than possible given Geno's tendencies for short rotations. In that scenario Ice and Jana would be fighting for the backup minutes and the loser probably wouldn't get more than mop up minutes unless they were used some at the 4.

I agree that big minutes are pretty much guaranteed at a couple of the other top choices, and I will go a little further than your point that it is possible here as well to say it is actually probable here. Not certain but she would be the clear favorite to start and if she achieves that, the NIL and championship points you mention are advantages for us vs. the competition.