2020 off-season transfers

[Plebe]

This is a good pick-up for Kristy Curry.

 

[DaBball]

 

[Plebe]

Nicole Cardaño-Hillary to Indiana.

 

[DaBball]

If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em:

 

[SECbbfan24]

Chloe Bibby and Jessica Carter just started following Brenda Freese on Twitter

 

[eebmg]

Chloe Bibby and Jessica Carter just started following Brenda Freese on Twitter

Did Jessika Carter enter the Transfer Portal?

 

[SECbbfan24]

Did Jessika Carter enter the Transfer Portal?

Not at this time that I’m aware of, just thought the timing was interesting. Brenda followed both back. Maryland could use some additional depth.

 

[SimpleDawg]

Chloe Bibby and Jessica Carter just started following Brenda Freese on Twitter

Where do you check where someone follows someone? Might sound stupid, but just really curious here.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Where do you check where someone follows someone? Might sound stupid, but just really curious here.

You just click on following tab of that Twitter.

Just ignore me, I was just browsing online and noticed Brenda’s Twitter. Coaches follow a lot of players and don’t end up getting them. Carter may have put her name in the portal to explore her options but she can always decide to withdraw her name out. Again this is just fan boredom speculation. A friend of mine close to MSU program isn’t aware of anymore players in the portal at this time. It could have changed though

 

[UConnCat]

Not at this time that I’m aware of, just thought the timing was interesting. Brenda followed both back. Maryland could use some additional depth.

If Brenda followed back then it seems certain that JC is in the portal.

 

[DaBball]

If Brenda followed back then it seems certain that JC is in the portal.

But wouldn't you think a slew of other coaches would have followed her as well? Perhaps Brenda is just getting anxious.

Being that Jackson and Carter have not yet posted anything, it seems they are definitely considering entering it.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Never under estimate the amount of under the table communication between coaches and players of different programs. There are many ways around it and it happens more than you’d think. Not saying that is what is going on here but word travels fast in the community.

MSU players will obviously be on close watch given the coaching change. It is interesting both MSU players were looking around at Maryland athletics.

 

[HuskyMJ]

A follow doesn't mean much, I saw a coach or two follow some Mississippi State players or commits that haven't announced anything. I think its literally so they see their tweets as they come in case they do announce something.

 

[UConnCat]

But wouldn't you think a slew of other coaches would have followed her as well? Perhaps Brenda is just getting anxious.

Being that Jackson and Carter have not yet posted anything, it seems they are definitely considering entering it.

If I'm a coach I'm not going to follow a player on twitter unless that player has placed her name in the portal. Brenda may take a different approach. You're right, though, the fact that other coaches aren't following her suggests she's not entered her name . . . yet.

 

[Checkmate 2.0]

A follow doesn't mean much, I saw a coach or two follow some Mississippi State players or commits that haven't announced anything. I think its literally so they see their tweets as they come in case they do announce something.

coaches and players are probably hoping for immediate transfer eligibility with a new coach coming in......eventhough they probably have not met the new coach (at MSU) or potential new transfer coach

If Carter is in the transfer portal the Geno should be in touch.

Jessika Carter - Women's Basketball - Mississippi State

Jessika Carter (4) Center - CAREER HONORS 2024 All-SEC Second Team 2024 Gillom Trophy Recipient 2023-24 Wooden Award Watch List 2023-24 Preseason All-SEC Sec...

hailstate.com

 

[SECbbfan24]

At the very least it appears Bibby and Maryland seem to be in contact with mutual interest. The entire coaching staff is following her now and she is now following many Maryland athletic programs. Curious how she would fit in there.

Maybe Brenda is following Jessika because of what she has heard from Bibby. Idk, just spit balling here.

 

[Crazyhorse]

At the very least it appears Bibby and Maryland seem to be in contact with mutual interest. The entire coaching staff is following her now and she is now following many Maryland athletic programs. Curious how she would fit in there.

Maybe Brenda is following Jessika because of what she has heard from Bibby. Idk, just spit balling here.

Do you think Bibby would move the needle much for Maryland?

 

[SECbbfan24]

Do you think Bibby would move the needle much for Maryland?

I think she would be a good pick up and provide some quality minutes, if she can get back to her sophomore year form. The knee injury slowed her down this year and her shot seemed off. She isn't going to be a game changer or anything but Maryland needs more options at the 4 and 5 spots. Maryland does not have a true 5 though. Mimi Collins, Masonious, and Angel Reese have some size but they need more help at the 4 and 5 spots. What spot is Angel Reese suppose to play?Their guard play is stacked though.

 

[Crazyhorse]

I think she would be a good pick up and provide some quality minutes, if she can get back to her sophomore year form. The knee injury slowed her down this year and her shot seemed off. She isn't going to be a game changer or anything but Maryland needs more options at the 4 and 5 spots. Maryland does not have a true 5 though. Mimi Collins, Masonious, and Angel Reese have some size but they need more help at the 4 and 5 spots. What spot is Angel Reese suppose to play?Their guard play is stacked though.

I do not know where Reese is supposed to play, you are more well versed than I in the game of basketball.

 

[bballnut90]

I think she would be a good pick up and provide some quality minutes, if she can get back to her sophomore year form. The knee injury slowed her down this year and her shot seemed off. She isn't going to be a game changer or anything but Maryland needs more options at the 4 and 5 spots. Maryland does not have a true 5 though. Mimi Collins, Masonious, and Angel Reese have some size but they need more help at the 4 and 5 spots. What spot is Angel Reese suppose to play?Their guard play is stacked though.

Reese is more of a wing than anything else. She's athletic and has good size/handles but doesnt have a strong perimeter shot from the games I've seen. Good slasher, needs to put on muscle though. Guessing the #2 ranking is largely due to the player she'll likely become as a junior or senior. Honestly not too different from Diamond Miller in that she's an oversized wing with very good athleticism.

Maryland needs help inside. Either Carter/Bibby would be a great fit. People loathe Brenda on here but she develops players well and gets them ready for the pros. Both would fill a need at MD and be able to contribute quickly.

 

[MSSportsGuy]

I sometimes wonder too why people are so surprised top players want to play for Freese. She's been largely successful, is at a Big 10 university in a large metro area, and seems to have solid support from the community. Now I'm not saying she would be my first choice lunch companion for social reasons and yes, she should probably have won a little more than she has but those who stuck it out seem to have enjoyed their experiences and Maryland has produced some solid professional players.

It's not UConn, ND, Stanford, Baylor in terms of quality programs but it's not bad at all. Bibby was probably leaving even if Vic stayed. Carter is our only true post player returning and hopefully she at least gives McCray a chance.

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

I sometimes wonder too why people are so surprised top players want to play for Freese. She's been largely successful, is at a Big 10 university in a large metro area, and seems to have solid support from the community. Now I'm not saying she would be my first choice lunch companion for social reasons and yes, she should probably have won a little more than she has but those who stuck it out seem to have enjoyed their experiences and Maryland has produced some solid professional players.

It's not UConn, ND, Stanford, Baylor in terms of quality programs but it's not bad at all. Bibby was probably leaving even if Vic stayed. Carter is our only true post player returning and hopefully she at least gives McCray a chance.

I'm not surprised, I just wish they didn't. Her "style" of coaching just isn't my cup of tea. And they made it quite public (this is over 10 years ago) with a TV show that followed the team, called "Under the Shell".

Also, Maryland is a bit of an issue for Rutgers' hopes in the B1G (and has picked up some recruits we apparently wanted as well).

 

[MSSportsGuy]

I'm not surprised, I just wish they didn't. Her "style" of coaching just isn't my cup of tea. And they made it quite public (this is over 10 years ago) with a TV show that followed the team, called "Under the Shell".

Also, Maryland is a bit of an issue for Rutgers' hopes in the B1G (and has picked up some recruits we apparently wanted as well).

I know the show you speak of and I too wasn't exactly enamored with what I heard. I have no real idea if that remains the program culture or not but almost each year Maryland continues to put out a solid to very good product and keeps winning far more games than not.

I'm not defending them, just stating that despite her personality she doesn't seem to have problems getting recruits and those who stay tend to be successful. It may take a certain personality to deal with the environment of the program.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Carter is our only true post player returning and hopefully she at least gives McCray a chance.

Morris showed some tremendous upside and glimpses at the end of the year as well but you are correct. She honestly looked great in the SECT, better than Carter actually. Losing Carter would be a major blow for MSU. She provided a lot rebounding and scoring, she was only getting better as a true sophomore.

Cant afford to lose both Rickea and Carter.

 

[eebmg]

USF busy


Sounds like a strong pickup for Jose

USF women receive commitment from Tereza Vitulova

USF women's basketball recently received a transfer commitment from a Wyoming forward.

247sports.com

The women's basketball team picked up a commitment in the form of Wyoming forward Tereza Vitulová on Thursday afternoon. She'll fill the scholarship left by wing player Enna Pehadzic, who just announced her intention to transfer to Vanderbilt on Saturday.

Vitulová, a Domasov, Czech Republic native continues the long line of international players that head coach Jose Fernandez has brought into the program. She becomes the second player from the Czech Republic on the Bulls' roster, re-uniting with Kristyna Brabencova, as the pair play on the Czech U20 National Team.


After playing a bench role in her freshman year of 2018-19, Vitulová started all 29 of the games she played in in 2019-20 and was a star for the Cowgirls, leading the team in scoring at 14.2 per game and rebound with 5.6 boards per game. Her scoring total was good for tenth in the Mountain West and she held the top field goal percentage in the conference at 54.8%. And although she didn't meet the requirements to qualify in free throw percentage, Vitulová's mark would have for second in the Mountain West at 85.1% (40-of-47).

 

[TerpWomenFan]

Reese is more of a wing than anything else. She's athletic and has good size/handles but doesnt have a strong perimeter shot from the games I've seen. Good slasher, needs to put on muscle though. Guessing the #2 ranking is largely due to the player she'll likely become as a junior or senior. Honestly not too different from Diamond Miller in that she's an oversized wing with very good athleticism.

Maryland needs help inside. Either Carter/Bibby would be a great fit. People loathe Brenda on here but she develops players well and gets them ready for the pros. Both would fill a need at MD and be able to contribute quickly.

Mimi Collins is the only low post player on the 8 player Maryland roster. They could use Bibby if she is immediately eligible.
As far as Brenda's personality and coaching style, there are some players who love her enthusiasm and passion for the game and some players who think she is too much over the top. Her basic fan base loves her but the students really haven't come on board like they do for the men team (they just love the men team).
I don't think Brenda is despised as much as Muffet and Tennessee on this board but she is a solid third from the posts I have read over the years.

 

[DefenseBB]

I'm not surprised, I just wish they didn't. Her "style" of coaching just isn't my cup of tea. And they made it quite public (this is over 10 years ago) with a TV show that followed the team, called "Under the Shell".

Also, Maryland is a bit of an issue for Rutgers' hopes in the B1G (and has picked up some recruits we apparently wanted as well).

Humm, now let me think about a Rutgers fan criticizing the Maryland Program on a UConn forum...

 

[DefenseBB]

Mimi Collins is the only low post player on the 8 player Maryland roster. They could use Bibby if she is immediately eligible.
As far as Brenda's personality and coaching style, there are some players who love her enthusiasm and passion for the game and some players who think she is too much over the top. Her basic fan base loves her but the students really haven't come on board like they do for the men team (they just love the men team).
I don't think Brenda is despised as much as Muffet and Tennessee on this board but she is a solid third from the posts I have read over the years.

We would probably really despise Duke too if they were any good any more...

 

[bballnut90]

Mimi Collins is the only low post player on the 8 player Maryland roster. They could use Bibby if she is immediately eligible.
As far as Brenda's personality and coaching style, there are some players who love her enthusiasm and passion for the game and some players who think she is too much over the top. Her basic fan base loves her but the students really haven't come on board like they do for the men team (they just love the men team).
I don't think Brenda is despised as much as Muffet and Tennessee on this board but she is a solid third from the posts I have read over the years.

Loathe might not be the right word, but I meant to imply that I've seen numerous posts here from fans who dont think highly of Brenda's ability to coach, similar to how fans felt about Aston/Warlick/McCallie. I still cant figure out why Frese doesnt get the respect she deserves from general women's basketball fans, as she has made Maryland a steady top 10 program for 15 years now, has won a title, made multiple final fours and earned multiple #1 seeds.

 

[Dillon77]

Uh-oh. Tori Hyduke is the second GW player to enter the portal in a week (Kayla Mokwuah is the other). Hyduke is a pistol of a point guard from the Jersey Shore who redshirted and started the most games of any Colonial, ending up as their 2nd leading scorer. I thought she would've been a natural fit with both Coach Jen Rizzotti and transfer guard Sydney Zabrotta (from Louisville and Christ the King HS). Any idea what's happening in Foggy Bottom?