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Rooster C. said:
She will be a great addition to any team. One of the best in the portal at this point.
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That's the crazy thing and what's fascinating about the portal. Like if ur a coach what do u do when 3 weeks in someone announces and u already committed to a lesser player already playing that position. Diamond Johnson and Jewel Spear would have my head turning. I guess LSU had some type of situation like that last year with Esmery Martinez and Angel Reese, although I felt they coulda played together.
 
Jewel Spear did play for Cy Fair Elite club which has sent many of its players to Texas (Aaliyah Moore and Gisella Maul to name a couple of current Longhorns).

 


Interesting insight on Morrow and her decision to transfer. Additional follow up tweets in the thread talk about what she's looking for and her upcoming visits to LSU and South Carolina.
 
I mean she's following Kim.
Ryan Gosling Lol GIF
 
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cancontent said:
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.
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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. :oops: 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!)
 
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ThatCG1801 said:
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.
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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.
 
Dillon77 said:
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!)
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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.
 
Geew1992 said:
Don't you get tired of this?
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Dillon77 said:
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. :oops: 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!
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Baylor still has 2 scholarships available and Nicki would no
doubt take Spears if she had opportunity.
 
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southie said:
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.
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I would love her at South Carolina. But Texas is a good choice.
 
Floridaduck said:
I am guessing that Oregon has an eye on her. I certainly have since I saw her play. Aussie gal stepping up to P5.
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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.
 
"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.
 
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Floridaduck said:
"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.
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I could see OSU Beavers a potential for Williamson.
 
WFFL said:
Yep Texas or Tennessee and maybe even UNC ?
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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.
 
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