2022-23 Transfer portal announcements

[visitingcock]

So I have a question about Hailey Van Lith. Since she has an adidas deal, does she have to sign with an adidas school?

No. It it doesn’t hurt the odds either

 

[Dillon77]

Louisville needs forwards and bigs. I think she'll kill it with the right program, but that team needs depth to support Cochran right now.

Plus, in true Walzian fashion, he's already brought in zounds of guards/wings, from Ga. Tech and James Madison to Massachusetts and California. I can't see a backcourt duo of Curry and Spear being an optimal one.

Personally, I'm a tad disappointed: when Wake went on a mini-run in the ACC tourney, she was clutch and was also a team leader, speaking well of her teammates and new coach Megan Gabbia. Since she hadn't bailed immediately, I thought there'd be a chance she's hang around to build on that success. Sigh.

Well, I hope she got her Wake degree (my younger son is a Wake graduate and he had a fine experience there in all respects).

She is from Texas. Baylor has loaded up on transfers already. If she feels compelled to head back to the Lone Star State, maybe join Mark Campbell at TCU?

And, truth be told, there's a four-letter school in North Carolina that lost three of it's top-scoring guards.....
(but that would be cruel to the Deacs!)

 

[erynlei4]

 

[SECbbfan24]

Take it for what its worth but hearing a possible announcement from Hailey Van Lith tomorrow around 10/11 AM

 

[ThatCG1801]

Dawn and Law get the last at bat.

 

[Coler]

Dawn and Law get the last at bat.

I mean Angel canceled the rest of her visits after visiting LSU....

 

[ThatCG1801]

I mean Angel canceled the rest of her visits after visiting LSU....

I wasn't aware Angel and Aneesah were the same person.

ETA: And I'm sure this won't sit well, but Angel would never have worked out at South Carolina. Certain behaviors would not have been tolerated nor promoted here.

 

[Coler]

I wasn't aware Angel and Aneesah were the same person.

ETA: And I'm sure this won't sit well, but Angel would never have worked out at South Carolina. Certain behaviors would not have been tolerated nor promoted here.

I'd say her choice and her behaviors have worked out pretty good for Angel and LSU.

 

[cancontent]

I wasn't aware Angel and Aneesah were the same person.

ETA: And I'm sure this won't sit well, but Angel would never have worked out at South Carolina. Certain behaviors would not have been tolerated nor promoted here.

Why should any offence be taken by that statement about Reese and behaviours? There's a level of expectation at SC. That's another reason why I didn't see Day-Wilson as a fit there. Couldn't picture Coach Staley tolerating her blowing kisses after every made three, like she did during her freshman season.

 

[ThatCG1801]

I'd say her choice and her behaviors have worked out pretty good for Angel and LSU.

Not against South Carolina it didn't.

 

[JDuro]

Angel would have been very welcome and thrived at South Carolina.

 

[southie]

Plus, in true Walzian fashion, he's already brought in zounds of guards/wings, from Ga. Tech and James Madison to Massachusetts and California. I can't see a backcourt duo of Curry and Spear being an optimal one.

She is from Texas. Baylor has loaded up on transfers already. If she feels compelled to head back to the Lone Star State, maybe join Mark Campbell at TCU?

And, truth be told, there's a four-letter school in North Carolina that lost three of it's top-scoring guards.....
(but that would be cruel to the Deacs!)

All the assistant coaches at Texas and Rori Harmon started following Spear on Instagram this afternoon; while that could mean nothing in the long game, it definitely shows Texas is interested.

 

[Big12wbbFan]

Don't you get tired of this?

Plus, in true Walzian fashion, he's already brought in zounds of guards/wings, from Ga. Tech and James Madison to Massachusetts and California. I can't see a backcourt duo of Curry and Spear being an optimal one.

Personally, I'm a tad disappointed: when Wake went on a mini-run in the ACC tourney, she was clutch and was also a team leader, speaking well of her teammates and new coach Megan Gabbia. Since she hadn't bailed immediately, I thought there'd be a chance she's hang around to build on that success. Sigh.

Well, I hope she got her Wake degree (my younger son is a Wake graduate and he had a fine experience there in all respects).

She is from Texas. Baylor has loaded up on transfers already. If she feels compelled to head back to the Lone Star State, maybe join Mark Campbell at TCU?

And, truth be told, there's a four-letter school in North Carolina that lost three of it's top-scoring guards.....
(but that would be cruel to the Deacs!

Baylor still has 2 scholarships available and Nicki would no
doubt take Spears if she had opportunity.

 

[Kaizen]

Angel would have been very welcome and thrived at South Carolina.

Like the coach like the players. Both spend lots money in clothes and mascaras.

 

[Fowlball]

All the assistant coaches at Texas and Rori Harmon started following Spear on Instagram this afternoon; while that could mean nothing in the long game, it definitely shows Texas is interested.

I would love her at South Carolina. But Texas is a good choice.

 

[Floridaduck]

I am guessing that Oregon has an eye on her. I certainly have since I saw her play. Aussie gal stepping up to P5.

 

[Dillon77]

I am guessing that Oregon has an eye on her. I certainly have since I saw her play. Aussie gal stepping up to P5.

The Southern Utah coach, following their very successful WAC performance and appearance in the NCAA's, just signed a 5-year extension, so Williamson would've had a happy stay in the paint for the remainder of her eligibility.
So, I'm thinking, you're right: she wants to spread her wings in a P5 conference.

The question is what does she ultimately choose:

• a place where she can play a lot of minutes, learn and get better.
• a school where she might not start and be part of the rotation. Theoretically, the "get better" part might be playing in practice.

Per the latter, Josie Williams was a star at Utah Valley and used her last year at Louisville. There, she spelled Olivia Cochran and/or Liz Dixon for a few minutes every 2nd and 3rd quarters. Was that what she was after? Maybe, but I doubt it.

As you know, Oregon's got 6'8" Phillipina Kyei, 6'7" Kennedy Basham and 6'3" Grace Van Slooten gracing their front line. Williamson was an adept rebounder and defender at Southern Utah, but didn't score much. At best, I'd see her spelling Kyei or Basham. If that's' what she wants, cool. Or, will she want to use her two years to get steady PT, even if it's at a school with not as good a record (hence, that's why the need her?).

Will be interesting to see what direction she chooses.

p.s. I saw her play in the first round against ND which, theoretically, needs a center to replace Lauren Ebo.
Williamson was ok (grabbed 7 rebounds, but only scored 5 points) versus the Irish, but was outrebounded by both Ebo and Cass Prosper. If she came to ND, she'd probably just rotate with Kylee Watson (to throw in an Oregon tie) and/or 6'5" Nat Marshall. Another rotation. If I were her, I'd look for PT opportunities, like Marquette, which has fine guards, forwards and needs a center.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

I would love her at South Carolina. But Texas is a good choice.

South Caolina's cup runneth over at this point. Careful. Spillage is turnover.

 

[Floridaduck]

"As you know, Oregon's got 6'8" Phillipina Kyei, 6'7" Kennedy Basham and 6'3" Grace Van Slooten gracing their front line."

Add in 6'3" incoming Freshman Sarah Rambus and the front line does get a little crowded. PG Chance Gray returns and JC Transfer 5'9" Bella Hamel is coming in. 6'1 Frosh Sammie Wagner and Sofia Bell at wing or combo guard.

Guards do seem a more likely target from the portal. The four best pct 3 pt shooters either graduated or transferred. Graves is playing it pretty close to the vest though so have no idea who he is looking at. Currently only those 8 as scholarship players.

 

[WFFL]

Louisville is my guess, but what do I know.

Yep Texas or Tennessee and maybe even UNC ?

 

[LoTrader]

"As you know, Oregon's got 6'8" Phillipina Kyei, 6'7" Kennedy Basham and 6'3" Grace Van Slooten gracing their front line."

Add in 6'3" incoming Freshman Sarah Rambus and the front line does get a little crowded. PG Chance Gray returns and JC Transfer 5'9" Bella Hamel is coming in. 6'1 Frosh Sammie Wagner and Sofia Bell at wing or combo guard.

Guards do seem a more likely target from the portal. The four best pct 3 pt shooters either graduated or transferred. Graves is playing it pretty close to the vest though so have no idea who he is looking at. Currently only those 8 as scholarship players.

I could see OSU Beavers a potential for Williamson.

 

[Fowlball]

South Caolina's cup runneth over at this point. Careful. Spillage is turnover.

You see the super team we gotta compete with

 

[GeauxTime]

Let the games begin. Now who's next?

 

[Carnac]

Wake Forest star guard Jewel Spear enters the transfer portal​

Wake Forest's Spear, top-5 ACC scorer, in portal

Jewel Spear, who ranked among the ACC's top scorers in 2022-23, has entered the transfer portal out of Wake Forest, she announced Wednesday.

www.espn.com

 

[southie]

Yep Texas or Tennessee and maybe even UNC ?

Not sure who else UNC has in their backcourt in addition to Deja Kelly, but they did just add Lexi Donarski.

In addition to coaches from Texas, I also saw coaches from Maryland, Georgi, Oregon, and NC State start to follow Spear out on Instagram.