2022-23 Transfer portal announcements

[bballnut90]

It’s true. Last year, UCLA was little more than two great PGs and a bunch of wings struggling to play the 4 next to Bessoir who seems like a natural 4 stuck trying to play the 5. Betts rebalances all of that for them. Now they have a solid 5 and Bessoir can play the 4 next to her and all those wings can just play their natural positions.

Their guards need to pass the ball more. Especially Osborne who takes 14+ shots a game at a very low percentage. Needs to improve shot selection and decision making for her team success, and for her to potentially play at the next level. Rice has star potential but needs to be given the full reigns IMO at PG (Conti handled more PG duties in games I saw) and Osborne needs to stay at the 2. I think if Rice is given full reign, great things will happen the next couple of years in UCLA. I agree Betts and Dugalic have potential to balance the line up tremendously well if the guards adjust the way they play to prioritize post play.

 

[Bone Dog]

Maybe a little over exuberant again. Osborne: 38 FG%- 29 3PT%- 2.8 APG. Rice: 41%- 21%- 3 APG. That's 5.8 APG combined for 2 GREAT PGs. Although they did look good dribbling around the perimeter.

You're right that their stats don't leap off the page -- I may have overstated. But in this case, I think they are a little better than the stats suggest. I particularly remember Osborne nearly beating us singlehandedly two seasons ago, turning a 14 pt lead in the closing seconds into a nail biter that we could have lost at the free throw line. She scored 8 pts in 23 seconds. I think it's tougher to make a case for Rice's greatness, but I think there's a special spark in that kid.

 

[southie]

 

[Bone Dog]

Well done, Celeste. You’ve made a good choice.

 

[DeeHusky]

Well…let’s see if Cori Close can really coach as many have been saying she can’t.

 

[jdote33]

Well done, Celeste. You’ve made a good choice.

I like it but that team desperately does need some shooting.

 

[darrell]

I like it but that team desperately does need some shooting.

Agreed. Celeste, while an above-average defender, doesn’t fill the void (offensively) that Taylor Mikesell left at all.

 

[southie]

Agreed. Celeste, while an above-average defender, doesn’t fill the void (offensively) that Taylor Mikesell left at all.

Who would (of transfers reportedly interested in OSU)?

 

[CardsWBBfan]

Is Kyra Elzy going to land anyone this off-season? Kentucky has only one proven player on their roster for next season (Scherr) and only brought in one 4* recruit for ‘23.

I expected so much more from her, but coming off a dead last SEC finish and no substantial additions so far the writing is on the wall imo.

Honestly, I’m shocked she’s kept her job. That in and of itself may very well be the reason UK is not getting players out of the portal. I think the AD has done a disservice to the program to keep Elzy on.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Honestly, I’m shocked she’s kept her job. That in and of itself may very well be the reason UK is not getting players out of the portal. I think the AD has done a disservice to the program to keep Elzy on.

Correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t they give Elzy a contract extension through the 26-27 season after the SECT run last year?

It’s looking worse and worse by the day now unfortunately

 

[RockyMTblue2]

 

[Gus Mahler]

Is a "CARDNIAL" like a unicorn?

 

[SECbbfan24]

LSU is hosting Morrow and Lexi Donarski next week. Not sure Donarski would fit but good player

Rogers may visit as well but lsu focusing on 3 players at the moment

 

[Bone Dog]

LSU is hosting Morrow and Lexi Donarski next week. Not sure Donarski would fit but good player

Yup. Lexi really belongs at OSU next to Celeste.

 

[militarydog]

LSU is hosting Morrow and Lexi Donarski next week. Not sure Donarski would fit but good player

Rogers may visit as well but lsu focusing on 3 players at the moment

Van Lith, Morrow and Donarski added to the returning and incoming players would be hell for everyone else.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Is a "CARDNIAL" like a unicorn?

Close enough.

 

[Rooster C.]

Anyone hearing where S. Day-Wilson is landing?

 

[cancontent]

Anyone hearing where S. Day-Wilson is landing?

The only visits I'm aware of have been to South Carolina and Miami. Based on the number of commits to Miami, starting to suspect South Carolina may be in the lead but this is all speculation on my part.

It's been a lot quieter on the social media than during her recruitment from what I've noticed.

 

[LowkeyX]

 

[triaddukefan]

The only visits I'm aware of have been to South Carolina and Miami. Based on the number of commits to Miami, starting to suspect South Carolina may be in the lead but this is all speculation on my part.

It's been a lot quieter on the social media than during her recruitment from what I've noticed.

If #30 goes to Lower Carolina, man ol man.. That would be interesting.. Lemme get my popcorn ready

 

[SECbbfan24]

She will be good for someone.

 

[triaddukefan]

She will be good for someone.

She needs to come to Duke.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Hope she visits LSU as we are likely to strike out on all of Hailey Van Lith, Morrow and Donarski

 

[LwrcasefaN]

We need a thread for all those players who enter the portal and never leave. We'll call the thread...Hotel California.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Hope she visits LSU as we are likely to strike out on all of Hailey Van Lith, Morrow and Donarski

All 3? I don't see Mulkey getting struck out. Afterthought. Adding Hailey Van Lith and Morrow with what they already have seem like a combustible concoction to me.