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Fulwiley is either "wide open good" or "wide open bad". There was not a consistent Fulwiley at any point in her career at South Carolina. She wouldn't play within the game and show flashes, when possible. If the ball was in her hand, she tried to make it a highlight "flash play". She was always going for Sportscenter reels and media responses....it seemed. I am not sure that will play long term anywhere. She seems likable and I am sure she is. She has played that way her whole life and that is hard to change and maybe it's something she shouldn't change. I am just not sure it translates into a WNBA career or will be something that another coach won't try to alter or bench her when things go south. We shall see how it all plays out. I wish her luck.....unless she goes to LSU. Then I hope she and that team lose every game. Mulkey is scum IMO.
 
southie said:
I guess you chose to overlook the big grinning teeth emoji at the end of my statement to indicate it was intended to be humorous.
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Emoji's are left to be interpreted. The big grin tells me nothing except it's funny to you. The big grin doesn't say sarcasm. I don't have time to backtrack and get the full picture of the statements, so I take it on face value. I get it now.....so end of story.
 
Charliebball said:
Come on Dillon........she's got one year of eligibility left..........why not go to UConn where she'll get great coaching and a pretty good chance of winning an NC!!!:rolleyes::):D
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Oh, there you go again....;)
I'm guessing she entered the portal for a few reasons, one of which being that Vic Schaefer is trying to land another veteran guard named Kneepkens. As I read more throughout this transfer season, the pursuit of NIL and opportunities for post-college positioning is huge. That means Playing Time. Can UConn. S. Carolina, UCLA really guarantee that? Even the old proverb, "great players assume they're going to start" might not hold when there's one year to get all this stuff done. Plus, with Azzi Fudd (sorry, still in a Lenten mood) being the featured scorer for the time being at guard, why would Phelia entertain her? And why would Geno risk the pipeline of other players he has in Storrs?
 
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Dillon77 said:
Oh, there you go again....;)
I'm guessing she entered the portal for a few reasons, one of which being that Vic Schaefer is trying to land another veteran guard named Kneepkens. As I read more throughout this transfer season, the pursuit of NIL and opportunities for post-college positioning is huge. That means Playing Time. Can UConn. S. Carolina, UCLA really guarantee that? Even the old proverb, "great players assume they're going to start" might not hold when there's one year to get all this stuff done. Plus, with Azzi Fudd (sorry, still in a Lenten mood) being the featured scorer for the time being at guard, why would Phelia entertain her? And why would Geno risk the pipeline of other players he has in Storrs?
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We know that Geno never guarantees PT or a starting role and yet, over the past 2 seasons he has lost a total of 1 player to the transfer portal, Q who was last off the bench and wanted to go someplace where she could play. Every other top school has lost key starters or rotation players to the portal.

So culture is a “thing” at UConn. Whether that has to do with chasing a national championship, developing as a “pro-ready” player or simply that a player wants to commit to being a part of a TEAM, and everything that entails.

The challenge for Geno is to find that one or two players in the transfer portal who want UConn’s culture and will be a compliment to the returning roster. That’s exactly what he found in Evina, Dorka & Kaitlyn. We shall see if Williams, Heckel or some other transfer fills that role this coming season.
 
oldude said:
We know that Geno never guarantees PT or a starting role and yet, over the past 2 seasons he has lost a total of 1 player to the transfer portal, Q who was last off the bench and wanted to go someplace where she could play. Every other top school has lost key starters or rotation players to the portal.

So culture is a “thing” at UConn. Whether that has to do with chasing a national championship, developing as a “pro-ready” player or simply that a player wants to commit to being a part of a TEAM, and everything that entails.

The challenge for Geno is to find that one or two players in the transfer portal who want UConn’s culture and will be a compliment to the returning roster. That’s exactly what he found in Evina, Dorka & Kaitlyn. We shall see if Williams, Heckel or some other transfer fills that role this coming season.
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I'm guessing that only Williams is still in play here, fitting right into a one season role while Jana, Ice, Ayanna and Gandy are being evaluated. Heckel is a 3 year obligation and was at Kelsey Plum's Dawg camp with KK and Kelis, so probably thought too much competition there and is looking elsewhere.
 
oldude said:
We know that Geno never guarantees PT or a starting role and yet, over the past 2 seasons he has lost a total of 1 player to the transfer portal, Q who was last off the bench and wanted to go someplace where she could play. Every other top school has lost key starters or rotation players to the portal.

So culture is a “thing” at UConn. Whether that has to do with chasing a national championship, developing as a “pro-ready” player or simply that a player wants to commit to being a part of a TEAM, and everything that entails.

The challenge for Geno is to find that one or two players in the transfer portal who want UConn’s culture and will be a compliment to the returning roster. That’s exactly what he found in Evina, Dorka & Kaitlyn. We shall see if Williams, Heckel or some other transfer fills that role this coming season.
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Great post and fair statements, all...There are some caveats, of course: The "program" lost a few players to the portal in the not-too-distant past. Has Geno/Chris tightened up the ship or is there a nice run by this particular crew? Yes, Geno produces "pro-ready" players, but other programs since the Stewie years have also done a good job of that, as well, including the poster's alma mater. The concept of the Team and the unified pursuit of championships -- plus the fact they seemed to like each other a lot -- is noticeable and admirable.

Yes, he's selective in who comes aboard...but that's why they fit into rotations: Chen being an excellent example.

Meanwhile, out in Indiana: After starting her HC coaching stint at ND with a lot of churn (players who fit into McGraw's system of offense eventually left, while her offensive type of gang came in), Ivey used the portal as a way of filling gaps, but -- for the most part -- they fit in with the types of players she was targeting in H.S. recruiting: Maya Dodson, Lauren Ebo, Anna DeWolfe, Liza Karlen and, of course, Dara Mabry, who should've been there from the get go.

This year, things have gone a bit kerflooey (for a variety of reasons and confluences), but Ivey has been selective, even in her choice of players who -- on the surface -- look like role players. However, there are reportedly three portal candidates visiting this week/weekend, along with HS prospect, Savvy Swords. That's interesting because Kayleigh Heckel is due in and they're both from LuHI, home of Kate Koval, who transferred out. So, whatever happened with Koval, doesn't seem -- to a point -- have had an institutional damper. Stay tuned there.

It's a new world: UConn has done a good job of being who they are (while making subtle adjustments, I presume), while Ivey needs -- to use Marcus Freeman's phrase -- question everything going forward. She still has three very good players in Hidalgo, Prosper and Bransford (back from injury), but won't have Leah Macy until next year.
 
Dillon77 said:
Great post and fair statements, all...There are some caveats, of course: The "program" lost a few players to the portal in the not-too-distant past. Has Geno/Chris tightened up the ship or is there a nice run by this particular crew? Yes, Geno produces "pro-ready" players, but other programs since the Stewie years have also done a good job of that, as well, including the poster's alma mater. The concept of the Team and the unified pursuit of championships -- plus the fact they seemed to like each other a lot -- is noticeable and admirable.

Yes, he's selective in who comes aboard...but that's why they fit into rotations: Chen being an excellent example.

Meanwhile, out in Indiana: After starting her HC coaching stint at ND with a lot of churn (players who fit into McGraw's system of offense eventually left, while her offensive type of gang came in), Ivey used the portal as a way of filling gaps, but -- for the most part -- they fit in with the types of players she was targeting in H.S. recruiting: Maya Dodson, Lauren Ebo, Anna DeWolfe, Liza Karlen and, of course, Dara Mabry, who should've been there from the get go.

This year, things have gone a bit kerflooey (for a variety of reasons and confluences), but Ivey has been selective, even in her choice of players who -- on the surface -- look like role players. However, there are reportedly three portal candidates visiting this week/weekend, along with HS prospect, Savvy Swords. That's interesting because Kayleigh Heckel is due in and they're both from LuHI, home of Kate Koval, who transferred out. So, whatever happened with Koval, doesn't seem -- to a point -- have had an institutional damper. Stay tuned there.

It's a new world: UConn has done a good job of being who they are (while making subtle adjustments, I presume), while Ivey needs -- to use Marcus Freeman's phrase -- question everything going forward. She still has three very good players in Hidalgo, Prosper and Bransford (back from injury), but won't have Leah Macy until next year.
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The 2017 recruiting class that included Walker, AEH, Combs & Gordon was really the last time UConn dealt with major player departures as 3 of 4 transferred and Walker left for the pros after her junior season. There were a lot of reasons why that particular class was problematic. But I think that it’s fair to say that Geno subsequently made some changes to the way he deals with players, and there really hasn’t been much turnover at all since then.

In this age of the transfer portal and NIL, it is a luxury to have 4 years to recruit and develop a core group of kids out of HS. When you look at UConn’s tremendous execution on both sides of the ball during the NCAA Tournament, the not so secret sauce is Geno’s ability to build his team over multiple seasons from the ground up. Trying to do that on a team with a revolving door of players transferring in and out every year is nearly impossible.
 
Dillon77 said:
Oh, there you go again....;)
I'm guessing she entered the portal for a few reasons, one of which being that Vic Schaefer is trying to land another veteran guard named Kneepkens. As I read more throughout this transfer season, the pursuit of NIL and opportunities for post-college positioning is huge. That means Playing Time. Can UConn. S. Carolina, UCLA really guarantee that? Even the old proverb, "great players assume they're going to start" might not hold when there's one year to get all this stuff done. Plus, with Azzi Fudd (sorry, still in a Lenten mood) being the featured scorer for the time being at guard, why would Phelia entertain her? And why would Geno risk the pipeline of other players he has in Storrs?
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I was referring to Williams but I get your point........the question is does she want to improve as a player who wants to be WNBA draftable next season and possibly win an NC or does she simply want to get more playing time and take her chances....
 
Charliebball said:
I was referring to Williams but I get your point........the question is does she want to improve as a player who wants to be WNBA draftable next season and possibly win an NC or does she simply want to get more playing time and take her chances....
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Is this William or Phalia? (Or anyone for that matter)? No doubt Geno and staff prepare players for the pro's but since the Diggins years, ND has been adept -- particularly at guard -- with doing so, as well. A guard like Phalia wouldn't be "taking chances" at ND or S. Carolina (heck, she's probably good enough as is, but point taken).

Given how well Aaliyah Edwards developed at UConn (and in Canada), I think Williams would benefit from a year with UConn...particularly playing alongside Strong. But would that push back your other centers? Who knows....
 
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Dillon77 said:
Is this William or Phalia? (Or anyone for that matter)? No doubt Geno and staff prepare players for the pro's but since the Diggins years, ND has been adept -- particularly at guard -- with doing so, as well. A guard like Phalia wouldn't be "taking chances" at ND or S. Carolina (heck, she's probably good enough as is, but point taken).

Given how well Aaliyah Edwards developed at UConn (and in Canada), I think Williams would benefit from a year with UConn...particularly playing alongside Strong. But would that push back your other centers? Who knows....
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If I were the coach, I would hope it would push them forward and create even more urgency and competition in their minds to develop quicker and know there are reasons why I'm looking to bring in a player like Williams.
 
jumpstart said:
Fulwiley is either "wide open good" or "wide open bad". There was not a consistent Fulwiley at any point in her career at South Carolina. She wouldn't play within the game and show flashes, when possible. If the ball was in her hand, she tried to make it a highlight "flash play". She was always going for Sportscenter reels and media responses....it seemed. I am not sure that will play long term anywhere. She seems likable and I am sure she is. She has played that way her whole life and that is hard to change and maybe it's something she shouldn't change. I am just not sure it translates into a WNBA career or will be something that another coach won't try to alter or bench her when things go south. We shall see how it all plays out. I wish her luck.....unless she goes to LSU. Then I hope she and that team lose every game. Mulkey is scum IMO.
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I think she did it for the fans, not the media attention, TBH.
 
oldude said:
The 2017 recruiting class that included Walker, AEH, Combs & Gordon was really the last time UConn dealt with major player departures as 3 of 4 transferred and Walker left for the pros after her junior season. There were a lot of reasons why that particular class was problematic. But I think that it’s fair to say that Geno subsequently made some changes to the way he deals with players, and there really hasn’t been much turnover at all since then.

In this age of the transfer portal and NIL, it is a luxury to have 4 years to recruit and develop a core group of kids out of HS. When you look at UConn’s tremendous execution on both sides of the ball during the NCAA Tournament, the not so secret sauce is Geno’s ability to build his team over multiple seasons from the ground up. Trying to do that on a team with a revolving door of players transferring in and out every year is nearly impossible.
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Note those three transfers really underperformed based on their high school rankings and didn't fare much better after they left UConn..........a rare case where Geno's judgement of talent veered off track.....
 
Jumper33 said:
She’s not really vocal but I can’t really get on board with her playstyle because I don’t really feel like she plays particularly team-minded basketball. Every time she has the ball it’s like she’s thinking of a potential highlight reel rather than doing the fundamentally sound thing. I can see why Staley kept her on a leash and I think she would drive Geno insane.

This is in no way a comment on what her personality or character is like off the court. And obviously, willingly going to South Carolina and coming off the bench for two season shows that she is trying to be a team player. Again, it’s just a play style I’m not really a fan of that’s taking over basketball at all levels, from the NBA on down. A lot of one-on-one instead of team ball.

Still very talented and on the right team, she could be one of the best players in college basketball.
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I've thought Fulwiley's journey would be challenging from the minute I watched her in high school.

I think in general there is less one on one play in NBA now than there was 25 years ago but maybe the reverse is true in college men's game.
 
jumpstart said:
Fulwiley is either "wide open good" or "wide open bad". There was not a consistent Fulwiley at any point in her career at South Carolina. She wouldn't play within the game and show flashes, when possible. If the ball was in her hand, she tried to make it a highlight "flash play". She was always going for Sportscenter reels and media responses....it seemed. I am not sure that will play long term anywhere. She seems likable and I am sure she is. She has played that way her whole life and that is hard to change and maybe it's something she shouldn't change. I am just not sure it translates into a WNBA career or will be something that another coach won't try to alter or bench her when things go south. We shall see how it all plays out. I wish her luck.....unless she goes to LSU. Then I hope she and that team lose every game. Mulkey is scum IMO.
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This statement reminded me of this Sports Illustrated article about Fulwiley which gave me a better understanding. She didn't have the "typical" introduction into basketball which explains a lot.

www.si.com

Predictably Unpredictable, MiLaysia Fulwiley Is South Carolina’s Next Star in the Making

MiLaysia Fulwiley is a masterpiece under construction, the most interesting work in progress in basketball. Her nickname could be “Sometimes.” Sometimes Fulwile
www.si.com www.si.com
 
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Stagnant said:
I liked Phelia and wanted her at UConn last year. Personally though. I don’t want a player that has been in the portal more than once.
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Laila Phelia, # 5 with Texas as a senior guard, reportedly played 8 games
at Texas (after three stellar years at Michigan). I read that she is
requesting a Red-Shirt year due to a need for a second eye surgery
for the "detached retina" in her eye sustained last summer (non
basketball related). She has also been wearing a knee brace on
her Left Leg. At Michigan her stats were something like 16.8 ppg
and 3.6 rebounds per game with 22 starts and she was also Michigan's
second leading scorer. At Texas her stats were 6.1 ppg
with 19.4 minutes per game. My guess is her transfer possibilities
will be determined by how the future H.C. views her health issues.
Being as talented as she was (at Michigan) many teams should
be giving her a close look. (IMHO).
 
Zarathustra said:
Laila Phelia, # 5 with Texas as a senior guard, reportedly played 8 games
at Texas (after three stellar years at Michigan). I read that she is
requesting a Red-Shirt year due to a need for a second eye surgery
for the "detached retina" in her eye sustained last summer (non
basketball related). She has also been wearing a knee brace on
her Left Leg. At Michigan her stats were something like 16.8 ppg
and 3.6 rebounds per game with 22 starts and she was also Michigan's
second leading scorer. At Texas her stats were 6.1 ppg
with 19.4 minutes per game. My guess is her transfer possibilities
will be determined by how the future H.C. views her health issues.
Being as talented as she was (at Michigan) many teams should
be giving her a close look. (IMHO).
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Ugh....a second surgery. That has to be frustrating.
 
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Jonathan14 said:
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I like Fulwiley and LSU. I just don't get the two together. For sure she would start. But I think of her as a 2 guard. All they have are scoring guards. Isn't this a Hailey Van Lith situation all over. Id understand Notre Dame, TCU or even Oklahoma over LSU. But I'm talking strictly basketball fit, not brand or nil.
 
jdote33 said:
I like Fulwiley and LSU. I just don't get the two together. For sure she would start. But I think of her as a 2 guard. All they have are scoring guards. Isn't this a Hailey Van Lith situation all over. Id understand Notre Dame, TCU or even Oklahoma over LSU. But I'm talking strictly basketball fit, not brand or nil.
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Agreed. LSU already has 2 shooting guards better than Fulwiley in Flaujae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams. Fulwiley doesn’t have the skill set or IQ right now to be a PG. I could see Kim trying Williams at PG and I’m sure she’d gladly take a talent like Milaysia but I don’t see this as a good basketball fit.

Plus if Fulwiley wants more freedom than she had at SC, LSU isn’t the right school for her. Kim isn’t afraid to bench anyone if she doesn’t like what she sees.
 
YoDore said:
I find Fulwiley oddly likable. I say oddly because normally I do not care for flashy players, But, with her, while she has flashy skills, she doesn't jump around and scream and holler like she discovered the cure for the double dribble every time she makes a play. Seems like a sweet kid.
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Let's see how much you like her with the reigns taken off at LSU. You know Kim likes all that stuff - Dawn has some limits. LOL
 
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