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oldude said:
I think if the right Big were available UConn would be interested. I really like the freshman from Syracuse, although there is no indication at present that she’s considering transferring.
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Syracuse announced she's returning for 2026 which was posted in the ACC thread I believe.
 
My gut says Cooper goes to Ole Miss or Duke. From what I remember of her recruiting, I think she stays regional and she wants to go to a team with potential to go far into the tournament. Those were two teams she entertained during her high school recruiting (and which also retain the same staff). My bet is she goes to Duke and fills the void left from Ashlon Jackson graduating.
 
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oldude said:
I think if the right Big were available UConn would be interested. I really like the freshman from Syracuse, although there is no indication at present that she’s considering transferring.
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There was already a post somewhere from Syracuse social media that she's already already announced she's returning. They got that NIL offer locked up!
 
Vowelguy said:
The only player I could see UConn being interested in is a 3-point shooter. That's the biggest loss with Azzi's graduation.
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What % is an acceptable shooting %, and or, how many shots average a game?
 
GamecockFam said:
My gut says Cooper goes to Ole Miss or Duke. From what I remember of her recruiting, I think she stays regional and she wants to go to a team with potential to go far into the tournament. Those were two teams she entertained during her high school recruiting (and which also retain the same staff). My bet is she goes to Duke and fills the void left from Ashlon Jackson graduating.
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Duke is limited to what they can get in the portal. They can only accept grad transfers or rising soph or juniors. Due to the admissions office only taking 50% of the credits from your previous school. I’m not familiar with Cooper’s academic status.
 
Vowelguy said:
The only player I could see UConn being interested in is a 3-point shooter. That's the biggest loss with Azzi's graduation.
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Yes, this. Like an Avery Howell tbh. I was confident it could be Allie. But her tournament performance has spooked me a bit. The offense stands to miss Azzi quite a bit next season.

I have seen a couple of videos and graphics including UConn as possible landing spots for Audi. And I just don’t agree at all. I wish her luck. Big 10 or ACC landing spot imo.
 
CAbballfan2 said:
Duke is limited to what they can get in the portal. They can only accept grad transfers or rising soph or juniors. Due to the admissions office only taking 50% of the credits from your previous school. I’m not familiar with Cooper’s academic status.
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Wow! News to me. Talk about shooting yourself in the foot...
 
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Stagnant said:
Yes, this. Like an Avery Howell tbh. I was confident it could be Allie. But her tournament performance has spooked me a bit. The offense stands to miss Azzi quite a bit next season.

I have seen a couple of videos and graphics including UConn as possible landing spots for Audi. And I just don’t agree at all. I wish her luck. Big 10 or ACC landing spot imo.
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If the UConn coaches give Allie the same kind of opportunity they gave Shade and run some offense through her, I believe she will be very productive on offense. She rarely forces a shot, is almost always under control, and she passes well. Her defense is a thing in progress. I believe she deserves a shot at the shooting guard position.
 
GamecockFam said:
Wow! News to me. Talk about shooting yourself in the foot...
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From an athletic standpoint, maybe. But…universities are supposed to be academic institutions first and foremost. Elite academic institutions have transfer credit restrictions to ensure the quality of their graduates. That is, they guarantee the majority of the student’s credits came from that institution. Otherwise, there’d be lots of students transferring huge amounts of credits to an elite institution just to get the elite “name.”

Frankly, I admire the policy as it does reinforce the concept of STUDENT-athlete. Of course, I am a retired professor, so I’m biased toward academics (although also understanding the benefits of successful athletics). Ideally, they’d work together to enhance the reputation of the university.
 
oldude said:
I think if the right Big were available UConn would be interested. I really like the freshman from Syracuse, although there is no indication at present that she’s considering transferring.
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I've thought for some time he will shop for a center-type as insurance against an injury to Jana. Gandy won't be ready (at least I don't think so). Geno said Ice was in for a long rehab, so she's a question mark. Can Olivia be a player who can step right in and play center at a high level? She sort of strikes me as being a 4.5. Plus "they say" bigs have a harder time adjusting to the college game. I dunno, maybe she can pull a Dolson and help out right away.
 
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rubymae4 said:
From an athletic standpoint, maybe. But…universities are supposed to be academic institutions first and foremost. Elite academic institutions have transfer credit restrictions to ensure the quality of their graduates. That is, they guarantee the majority of the student’s credits came from that institution. Otherwise, there’d be lots of students transferring huge amounts of credits to an elite institution just to get the elite “name.”

Frankly, I admire the policy as it does reinforce the concept of STUDENT-athlete. Of course, I am a retired professor, so I’m biased toward academics (although also understanding the benefits of successful athletics). Ideally, they’d work together to enhance the reputation of the university.
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I just knew I would see this reply... 😩

I totally agree but I doubt any sport except men's basketball can sustain long-term success when they're stacking the deck against themselves. Also, it's not like they care that much in men's basketball when they're getting all these one-and-done players who aren't going there for the academics in the slightest...
 
GamecockFam said:
I just knew I would see this reply... 😩

I totally agree but I doubt any sport except men's basketball can sustain long-term success when they're stacking the deck against themselves. Also, it's not like they care that much in men's basketball when they're getting all these one-and-done players who aren't going there for the academics in the slightest...
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Certainly, one can debate the concept of the student-athlete and the role of athletics at high profile US universities. There is lots to be said, both pros and cons.

As an academic, I prefer to stay in my little, cramped, slightly beige Ivory Tower. So complicated.
 
GamecockFam said:
I just knew I would see this reply... 😩

I totally agree but I doubt any sport except men's basketball can sustain long-term success when they're stacking the deck against themselves. Also, it's not like they care that much in men's basketball when they're getting all these one-and-done players who aren't going there for the academics in the slightest...
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Saying you will not take a Senior transferring in isn't a very highly stacked deck. I don't think Uconn has ever accepted a senior as a transfer - grad student yes, senior no, which I believe is the rule at Duke and might be at Stanford. ND? UNC? Vandy? And I believe the Ivy league follows that rule as well, though I don't remember any Ivy getting a grad transfer with eligibility left to test that theory.

The schools that have restrictive transfer credit rules probably aren't even considered by transferring seniors as they would need at least an extra non-playing year to get a degree. Might be an issue for a number of Big10 and ACC schools.
 
GamecockFam said:
My gut says Cooper goes to Ole Miss or Duke. From what I remember of her recruiting, I think she stays regional and she wants to go to a team with potential to go far into the tournament. Those were two teams she entertained during her high school recruiting (and which also retain the same staff). My bet is she goes to Duke and fills the void left from Ashlon Jackson graduating.
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I don't see a fit with Lawson or Duke to be honest.

I assume Lampley is going to LSU to be with sis.

TCU, NC State?
 
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Urshurak said:
I just read that Iowa State now has 11 players in the portal (including Audi Crooks?) What the heck is going on?
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ISUNorth probably has way more insight than I, but what really strikes me is that the silence coming out of Ames has been deafening.
Zero comments from Bill Fennelly or AD Jamie Pollard until a few hours ago when Pollard released a video commenting on both BBall programs. Womens comments deflected away from their disaster by mentioning troubles at other schools; not a good look.
 
Bjbod said:
ISUNorth probably has way more insight than I, but what really strikes me is that the silence coming out of Ames has been deafening.
Zero comments from Bill Fennelly or AD Jamie Pollard until a few hours ago when Pollard released a video commenting on both BBall programs. Womens comments deflected away from their disaster by mentioning troubles at other schools; not a good look.
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I find the response pretty pathetic. It's pretty clear there will be no accountability and they will just ride out Fennelly's contract through next year and rebuild with a new coach starting in 2027. They are content to blame the new bogeyman, "NIL", and drop shade on other teams losing players without noting that it's only a couple of teams having their entire rosters walk off to other teams. Pathetic, but I do believe Fennelly forced their hand by going down with the ship and conceding nothing by retiring to help save the program.
 
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ucmiami2 said:
Saying you will not take a Senior transferring in isn't a very highly stacked deck. I don't think Uconn has ever accepted a senior as a transfer - grad student yes, senior no, which I believe is the rule at Duke and might be at Stanford. ND? UNC? Vandy? And I believe the Ivy league follows that rule as well, though I don't remember any Ivy getting a grad transfer with eligibility left to test that theory.

The schools that have restrictive transfer credit rules probably aren't even considered by transferring seniors as they would need at least an extra non-playing year to get a degree. Might be an issue for a number of Big10 and ACC schools.
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As an aside—there’s a difference between a program choice on who they accept as a transfer and the academic institution’s transfer requirements. Some programs have more flexibility because of their academic institution’s less restrictive transfer requirements. UConn’s is pretty liberal (and likely similar to many state schools); see below. Their transfer policy would easily let a rising senior transfer to UConn and not have graduation be unduly delayed. Whether Geno would go that route is a program matter.

  1. A maximum of 90 credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate in all Schools and Colleges except Nursing, Pharmacy, and Engineering, where 97, 107 and, depending on major, 96-109 credits respectively may be transferred. To graduate from the University, a student must ordinarily complete at least 30 credits in residence and meet all general education, major, and departmental requirements.
 
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