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bballnut90 said:
If she's going to make it in the pros, I think she needs to prove she can play well in a structured system and do more without the ball in her hands. She's great at taking the ball to the basket or pulling up from midrange but her 3pt shot isn't strong (has only made 63 in her career) and she isn't a good facilitator. TCU/Oklahoma would be good choices for her. Oklahoma especially with Chavez coming in and Verhulst/Beers/Williams all returning.
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That sounds about right. Cotie is a great slasher in the lane and has a good midrange shot and rebounds well for someone only 6'0". A high energy player, she wants to be a leader but hasn't managed to her teammates to follow her yet. Her passing and her perimeter shooting are only so-so. This is where she can improve. Also, though she drives the lane effectively, she only really has the one move, the spin to her left, and opponents have clocked this and gotten offensive fouls called against her. All in all, there's a lot of room for improvement, but also a good foundation.
 
Hayven said:
Cotie, I hear Storrs is lovely this time of year
smokey robinson james GIF
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Not with that attitude
 
Heytherego said:
No they’re not. They just tweeted 22 hours ago Talia is a must follow for WBB news.
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Ok.
Pretty sure I saw the "pierre is transferring" news from her.
But I'll believe you.
 
bballnut90 said:
Top players by my count looking at On3's Portal Tracker ($1 for a week, then billed at $119.99 so sign up at your own risk)
www.on3.com

On3 2024-2025 Women's Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker

Here is where On3 will keep a running list of each women's college basketball player who enters the portal and where they eventually end up.
www.on3.com www.on3.com

Top Players:
Serah Williams, 6-4, F, Jr. (19.2 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 1.1 spg, 2.3 bpg) at Wisconsin
Cotie McMahon, 6-0, G, Jr. (16.5 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 44% FG) at Ohio State
Caitlin Weimar, 6-4, F, Sr. (18.7 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 1.9 bpg – 2023-24 at Boston University)
Breya Cunningham, 6-4, F, Soph. (11 ppg, 7 rpg, 1.3 spg) at Arizona
Latasha Lattimore, 6-4, F, Sr. (14.3 ppg, 8.2 rpg) at Virginia
Gracie Merkle, 6-6, C, Soph. (15.5 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 1.5 bpg) at Penn State
Tyi Skinner, 5-5, G, Sr. (16.8 ppg, 2.8 apg, 1.2 spg, 38% 3-pt) at Arizona State
Jalyn Brown, 6-1, G, Jr. (18 ppg, 4 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.1 spg) at Arizona State
Kaitlin Peterson, 5-9, G, Sr. (21.4 ppg, 2.1 spg) at UCF
Taliah Scott, 5-9, G, Soph. (22.1 ppg — 2023-24 with Arkansas)


Other Notables:
T’yana Todd, 6-0, G, Jr. (13.7 ppg, 1 spg, 46% 3-pt) at Boston College
Nyla Harris, 6-2, F, Jr. (8.6 ppg, 5.3 rpg) at Louisville
Nicole Rodriguez, 5-8, G, Sr. (10.2 ppg) at SMU
Jessica Peterson, 6-2, C, Sr. (10.3 ppg, 12 rpg) at SMU
Carter McCray, 6-1, C, Soph. (10.6 ppg, 7.1 rpg) at Wisconsin
Skylar Jones, 6-0, G, Soph. (10.7 ppg, 1.6 spg) at Arizona
Jada Williams, 5-8, G, Soph. (12.7 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.9 apg, 1.6 spg) at Arizona
Amari Whiting, 5-10, G, Soph. (10.3 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 3.8 apg) BYU→ Oklahoma State
Kailey Woolston, 5-11, G, RS Fr. (13.3 ppg, 47% 3-pt – 2023-24) at BYU
Clara Silva, 6-7, C, Fr. (4 ppg) at Kentucky
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You're a legend @bballnut90

Very interesting list. IDK if Adia Barnes is leaving or retiring but I didn't realize all 3 sophomores were leaving. All have flaws but I like all 3. Cotie is a bit surprising. Ohio State had a pretty good year, just a tough finish to the season. Gracie Merkle is an interesting one as well. Can't teach 6'6. I was surprised about Clara Silva. I thought her and Stack would be a fun duo for the next two years.

On the other hand for Cotie, depending on the masters program she may be interested in, it totally makes sense. I sortve think if it's a two year program she should be eligible to play both years but that's just my preference.
 
JstVisiting said:
6'7" Portuguese-speaking freshman, you say?
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Sophomore to be. I followed her (Clara Silva, Kentucky freshman) in the FIBA tournaments when she played for the Portuguese U16, U18 teams especially
when INES was with UCONN. She had excellent reviews in the international tournaments (Note: these are not
the "pro" teams like Blanca Quinones). Some of the National
teams can be rather weaker than you might expect, e.g. Ireland and
Gandy. There are multiple 'levels" of competition on the FIBA circuit. Portugal
appears to be moving up...but given Clara's 6'7" height, she did not
play against the elite European National teams (France, Spain, etc.). BTW
Her full Portuguese name is a rather long multiple word "name". You
will see her referred to in various ways. For more info check the FIBA.org
webpage. You can search her by name or by National Team Roster. They
will have a complete list of all her tournament stats.
 
jdote33 said:
You're a legend @bballnut90

Very interesting list. IDK if Adia Barnes is leaving or retiring but I didn't realize all 3 sophomores were leaving. All have flaws but I like all 3. Cotie is a bit surprising. Ohio State had a pretty good year, just a tough finish to the season. Gracie Merkle is an interesting one as well. Can't teach 6'6. I was surprised about Clara Silva. I thought her and Stack would be a fun duo for the next two years.
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Breya is not a top tier post player in my view. Merkle is not even second tier, but she is big and maybe could learn in two years. Same for Silva: also quite tall, but not even as developed as Merkle -- still in the dreaded "project" range. Weimar is an utterly mysterious prospect, and Lattimore is a pretty good 2nd tier prospect. Only Serah looks to be a top tier post out of this list, and even she may need some work with CD and Jamelle.

For comparison, Gakdeng struck me as a middling 2nd tier post when she transferred to UNC and seems to have developed well since then and is perhaps a high 2nd tier post now. Maybe Merkle could do something similar.
 
Vowelguy said:
Ok.
Pretty sure I saw the "pierre is transferring" news from her.
But I'll believe you.
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It definitely wasn't Talia. The poster who originally put it up even deleted their tweet.
 

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Up until now Arkansas' international contingent has stuck together, but this might be the best of them, and it looks like she wants out.

 
Zarathustra said:
Her full Portuguese name is a rather long multiple word "name". You
will see her referred to in various ways.
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NOME Clara Sofia Vieitas Ferreira da Silva
NASCIMENTO/IDADE 2006-05-31(18 ANOS) PAÍS DE NASCIMENTO Portugal

Birthday/age. May 31, 2006, 18
Country of birth Portugal

Parsing Portuguese last names is an adventure, as they often contain both matronymics* and patronymics.***
Vieitas is her mother's last name. Ferreira is probably the last name of one of her parents' parents. Silva is her father's last name.

The order of matronymics and patronymics in Portugal is normally mother's last name first, followed by father's last name. In Brasil it is often the reverse.

Now aren’t you sorry you asked? :)




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matronymic /măt″rə-nĭm′ĭk/

adjective​

  1. Of, relating to, or derived from the name of one's mother or maternal ancestor.
  2. ***
patronymic /păt″rə-nĭm′ĭk/

adjective​

  1. Of, relating to, or derived from the name of one's father or a paternal ancestor.

Whether playing for Portugal, Kentucky or other teams, she seems to consistently wear #17.


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bballnut90 said:
She's a really talented player, she just hasn't improved much in college aside from adding some range to her jump shot. I'd imagine she'll transferring to a program where she either thinks they'll help develop her for the pros, or where she has a shot to make a deeper tournament run.

Looking at top teams next season who need help on the wing, the only viable options are:
-Notre Dame (graduate everyone but Hidalgo/Koval, will definitely hit the portal)
-Maryland (probably not happening after she flipped off fans)
-Oklahoma (they have wings but she could step up in Vann's absence)
-USC (they also have wings but Watkins is likely out for the year)
-TCU (Connor is back, and they'll be good if Prince comes back for an 8th season)

If she's going to make it in the pros, I think she needs to prove she can play well in a structured system and do more without the ball in her hands. She's great at taking the ball to the basket or pulling up from midrange but her 3pt shot isn't strong (has only made 63 in her career) and she isn't a good facilitator. TCU/Oklahoma would be good choices for her. Oklahoma especially with Chavez coming in and Verhulst/Beers/Williams all returning.
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Prince can’t actually have another potential year of eligibility, can she? She could have had a doctorate by now already
 
Sifaka said:
D
NOME Clara Sofia Vieitas Ferreira da Silva
NASCIMENTO/IDADE 2006-05-31(18 ANOS) PAÍS DE NASCIMENTO Portugal

Birthday/age. May 31, 2006, 18
Country of birth Portugal

Parsing Portuguese last names is an adventure, as they often contain both matronymics* and patronymics.***
Vieitas is her mother's last name. Ferreira is probably the last name of one of her parents' parents. Silva is her father's last name.

The order of matronymics and patronymics in Portugal is normally mother's last name first, followed by father's last name. In Brasil it is often the reverse.

Now aren’t you sorry you asked? :)




*
matronymic /măt″rə-nĭm′ĭk/

adjective​

  1. Of, relating to, or derived from the name of one's mother or maternal ancestor.
  2. ***
patronymic /păt″rə-nĭm′ĭk/

adjective​

  1. Of, relating to, or derived from the name of one's father or a paternal ancestor.

Whether playing for Portugal, Kentucky or other teams, she seems to consistently wear #17.


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I'm not the one who made the post you responded to, but I'm glad they did. This has been something I've been curious about for years. It captures the lineage in a way that includes both sides of the family. I think it's pretty cool.
 
bballnut90 said:
She's a really talented player, she just hasn't improved much in college aside from adding some range to her jump shot. I'd imagine she'll transferring to a program where she either thinks they'll help develop her for the pros, or where she has a shot to make a deeper tournament run.

Looking at top teams next season who need help on the wing, the only viable options are:
-Notre Dame (graduate everyone but Hidalgo/Koval, will definitely hit the portal)
-Maryland (probably not happening after she flipped off fans)
-Oklahoma (they have wings but she could step up in Vann's absence)
-USC (they also have wings but Watkins is likely out for the year)
-TCU (Connor is back, and they'll be good if Prince comes back for an 8th season)

If she's going to make it in the pros, I think she needs to prove she can play well in a structured system and do more without the ball in her hands. She's great at taking the ball to the basket or pulling up from midrange but her 3pt shot isn't strong (has only made 63 in her career) and she isn't a good facilitator. TCU/Oklahoma would be good choices for her. Oklahoma especially with Chavez coming in and Verhulst/Beers/Williams all returning.
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ND also have Prosper returning. They have 1 incoming recruit in Leah Macy. There are a lot of positions they need to fill. I can't even fathom how much time they're going to have to invest in the portal this off-season.
 
cancontent said:
ND also have Prosper returning. They have 1 incoming recruit in Leah Macy. There are a lot of positions they need to fill. I can't even fathom how much time they're going to have to invest in the portal this off-season.
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They will also hopefully have Watson if she recovers from her ACL tear last year but yeah, they will have many spots to fill.
 
Blueberries said:
Prince can’t actually have another potential year of eligibility, can she? She could have had a doctorate by now already
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That's what I asked about either in this or another thread. She didn't participate in the 2019-20 season so she shouldn't be eligible for the extra covid year. I know Kennedy Brown from Oregon St./Duke was denied another year of eligibility for that reason. Prince has played 4 seasons and sat out 3 other seasons. It's unfathomable that she thinks she should get another year, or that there's any way the NCAA would capitulate.
 
cancontent said:
ND also have Prosper returning. They have 1 incoming recruit in Leah Macy. There are a lot of positions they need to fill. I can't even fathom how much time they're going to have to invest in the portal this off-season.
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Well, I can because I spend a lot of time on The Bench and here pondering just that :rolleyes:;)

  • Yes, ND is losing: Sonia Citron, Olivia Miles (virtually certain), Maddy Westbeld, Liza Karlen and Liatu King.
  • Things to contemplate: the physical state of Leah Macy's leg injury and Emma Risch's hip.
If Kylee Watson is rehabbing well from her ACL a year ago and if she's coming back.
- The good news is KK Bransford is active and practicing with the team, so she'll be back.

So, factor all that in with Kate Koval, Hannah Hidalgo and Cass Prosper. Me thinks they should:
  • look another Liatu King-type of player to be athletic up front;
  • get another long-range shooter
  • see how Macy is doing and possibly look at a forward with range.
  • Lastly, is there a pass-first PG who can spell Ms. Hidalgo from ball-handling when Coach Ivey needs her to score, score, score?

I have ideas, but want to see who still comes out and if there are any answers. to those questions.
 
nwhoopfan said:
That's what I asked about either in this or another thread. She didn't participate in the 2019-20 season so she shouldn't be eligible for the extra covid year. I know Kennedy Brown from Oregon St./Duke was denied another year of eligibility for that reason. Prince has played 4 seasons and sat out 3 other seasons. It's unfathomable that she thinks she should get another year, or that there's any way the NCAA would capitulate.
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I don't think Ali Patberg played that long and she had two medical years.
Prince should apply for social security while she can ;)
 
Dillon77 said:
Well, I can because I spend a lot of time on The Bench and here pondering just that :rolleyes:;)

  • Yes, ND is losing: Sonia Citron, Olivia Miles (virtually certain), Maddy Westbeld, Liza Karlen and Liatu King.
  • Things to contemplate: the physical state of Leah Macy's leg injury and Emma Risch's hip.
If Kylee Watson is rehabbing well from her ACL a year ago and if she's coming back.
- The good news is KK Bransford is active and practicing with the team, so she'll be back.

So, factor all that in with Kate Koval, Hannah Hidalgo and Cass Prosper. Me thinks they should:
  • look another Liatu King-type of player to be athletic up front;
  • get another long-range shooter
  • see how Macy is doing and possibly look at a forward with range.
  • Lastly, is there a pass-first PG who can spell Ms. Hidalgo from ball-handling when Coach Ivey needs her to score, score, score?

I have ideas, but want to see who still comes out and if there are any answers. to those questions.
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Macy is injured? I did not know this. What happened?

I wonder if KK will try and transfer again. She tried to last year and it seems things didn't work out.
 
Vowelguy said:
2020-21 was the year that didn’t count
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Ohhhhh. I cannot wait for this covid stuff to go away. Maybe in another 2 or 3 years we'll finally be done with anyone being able to claim the extra year. Hopefully.

I was getting mixed up because it was the 19-20 season that had the post season cancelled, but none of those Sr. that year got to come back. They should all file a class action lawsuit for another year of eligibility, but they are either well into their pro career or well into normal life and post participating in high level athletics.
 
But back to ranting about Prince, if she seriously wants to come back for another year she must have zero WNBA aspirations.
 
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