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Message: [QUOTE="Dillon77, post: 2579109, member: 6620"] Well, until the gathering of some dozen players/prospects in South Bend last fall (which I refer to as "Nielefest"), I used to think Muffet kept things under wraps pretty tight, as well. It's harder in this day and age to not be documented in gyms, airports, etc., so coaches are just coming (a bit more) clean on it if the subject comes up. Due to transfers out, transfers in, injuries and possible extended eligibilities, ND's recruiting focus has changed a bit. For instance, MM and staff saw enough of Mik Vaughn before she was injured to be pleased with her performance in the low post. And she got injured early enough in her frosh season that there's a very good chance she'll have eligibility for four more years. That takes some pressure off to get multiple suitable posts in one year (2019). ND addressed point (Nixon) and off guard (Gilbert, Prohaska) in 2018, but with 2019 will have to look for Jackie Young's successor, which is why they've been looking at Jones, Beal and Miller. The Irish will also have to look at the high post position to augment the Danielles (Patterson, Cosgrove). Brunelle is, of course, a focus but I'm sure there are several alternative plans given Brunelle is in the driver seat. UConn and ND have looked at several of the same players over the years, but it just seems there will be some critical prospects at key positions --in 2019, 2020 & 2021 -- that are being considered by both schools. Should be interesting....nail-biting from time to time, but interesting. [/QUOTE]

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