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Local media finally mentions Ciera Toomey's injury:


As a freshman in the Dunmore Lady Bucks starting five, Sophia Talutto made her mark as the season progressed.

But she really stepped up her game when all-state junior center Ciera Toomey went down with a torn ACL in the Lady Bucks district title win over Scranton Prep, 43-42, Thursday, March 3, at Mohegan Sun Arena.


thedunmorean.com

Dunmore Freshman Steps Up Her Game

By Steve Svetovich As a freshman in the Dunmore Lady Bucks starting five, Sophia Talutto made her mark as the season progressed. But she really stepped up her game when all-state junior center Cier…
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BobbyJ said:
I believe that Brady is a legit 6-3, she was nose to nose height wise to Barker at the McD's AA game. And Patterson is maybe just under that but her hair adds a couple inches. In terms of post play, they both COULD play it but I think Patterson could be more useful as more of a wing. She's very quick, mobile, and athletic but will need to learn a lot about playing in the open floor, passing and getting her shot since she was mostly stuck inside with her back to the hoop because of playing with a small HS team. Brady OTOH can give a tutorial on post footwork, angles, passing, and using both hands for shots. Where she needs work is conditioning, quickness, and learning to play faster. Not necessarily up and down the court faster, although that would be nice, but just her reaction time to the faster college pace of the game. But I do believe that she is perfect for the offensive position that ONO played this year. She will not pass up those 17 footers out to the 3 ball line.
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I believe Dorka, Brady and Patterson will solve much of the "need an inside offense" conversation. For much of the last third of the year, we did get inside shots as a result of our motion offense. Unfortunately, ONO in particular was somewhat deliberate in her shots, often getting blocked by smaller players, AE had several games where she traveled, and the 2022 Paige was a bit slower. Paige is will be amped up next year, Brady and Patterson are fearless in approaching layups and Dorka is becoming more of a fluid scorer. I didn't mention DeBerry but she could be a wild card. I would maximize what we have today versus try to integrate a new big into a complex system.
 
HopJim said:
I believe Dorka, Brady and Patterson will solve much of the "need an inside offense" conversation. For much of the last third of the year, we did get inside shots as a result of our motion offense. Unfortunately, ONO in particular was somewhat deliberate in her shots, often getting blocked by smaller players, AE had several games where she traveled, and the 2022 Paige was a bit slower. Paige is will be amped up next year, Brady and Patterson are fearless in approaching layups and Dorka is becoming more of a fluid scorer. I didn't mention DeBerry but she could be a wild card. I would maximize what we have today versus try to integrate a new big into a complex system.
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You appear to give to incoming freshmen more credit than A sophomore and a junior that have been with the program. I would wait and see just how quickly they pick up the system and it’s easy to be fearless in high school when you’re the biggest people on the court. I believe a experienced grad student big would be incredibly helpful. Just being familiar with the physicality and speed of the game would give that player a leg up. And one year would not hurt the others development and adjustment to the league.
 
Fossil said:
You appear to give to incoming freshmen more credit than A sophomore and a junior that have been with the program. I would wait and see just how quickly they pick up the system and it’s easy to be fearless in high school when you’re the biggest people on the court. I believe a experienced grad student big would be incredibly helpful. Just being familiar with the physicality and speed of the game would give that player a leg up. And one year would not hurt the others development and adjustment to the league.
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I do too, I think Patterson takes the Aubrey, Samari Walker role. Plays defensively out of position when we need her. If Aubrey is ok then Patterson may have to force Geno to play her because she may not have any other way to get minutes. She seems limited on offense. Brady I fully expect to be a regular in the rotation no matter who we get. She is big enough and not afraid to bang and she can play with finesse. I think she surprises everyone. She does need to get in college shape though. We still need at the very least another big who specially in rebounding and can score down low. I guess Dorka and Brady may be enough as far as bigs hitting from the outside. Edwards needs to work on that also. We got the guards, we just need someone to handle Brink and Boston in the tourney if we want to win it all.
 
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Villanova star Lior Garzon has entered the transfer portal. She averaged 13 points per game & was instrumental in beating UCONN. Garzon might be a nice addition. The 6'1" sophomore is from Israel.
 
Was Jillian Hollingshed a player of interest for Connecticut because she has just entered the transfer portal and at 6ft 5 inches with a fairly big body and the ability to score nice post moves and a good motor. She should be looked at !!
 
Fossil said:
Was Jillian Hollingshed a player of interest for Connecticut because she has just entered the transfer portal and at 6ft 5 inches with a fairly big body and the ability to score nice post moves and a good motor. She should be looked at !!
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seem to remember this
 
WFFL said:
Def accurate ...
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Nope. Maybe a perfunctory letter at some point but nothing beyond that, no trips to see her play, no visit, no nothing.
 
Fossil said:
Was Jillian Hollingshed a player of interest for Connecticut because she has just entered the transfer portal and at 6ft 5 inches with a fairly big body and the ability to score nice post moves and a good motor. She should be looked at !!
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She was.
 
I could see Garzon being useful and a decent role player. She may want more than that though. She wouldn't start.
 
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Didn’t Hollingshed get into a scuff with Cameron Brink in their late season PAC12 matchup?

Love her intensity beyond talent.
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
She was.
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Sluconn Husky said:
She was.
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seems like she has real ability:

Nike Nationals-July 2019: Athletic-4 brings face up game to the arc, guard skills in transition; quick in the paint, active on glass, plays to the rim; mismatch producer in the front court, stretches the defense to the arc; rises on jumper in the key; an elite prospect in the class of 2021. (Olson)

Boo Williams Invitational-April 2019: Bouncy, athletic stretch-4 rebounds and outlets; runs the floor like a guard, finishes plays to the rim in uptempo game; quick in the paint, active on the glass; offensive threat to the arc; a power-5 player. (Olson)

adidas Nationals-July 2018: Ultra-athletic stretch-4 rebounds and handles in uptempo game; quick-leaper, cleans glass, disruptive defender, shot blocking presence; agile in uptempo, scores in transition game; face up game to the arc. (Olson)
 
Here's a big that has verbally committed to AZ, but played with Paige at Hopkins. She looks good in the video, but note that it's our PB that feeds her in the post. It doesn't look like UConn offered her. Wonder why.
 
DrummerDee said:
Here's a big that has verbally committed to AZ, but played with Paige at Hopkins. She looks good in the video, but note that it's our PB that feeds her in the post. It doesn't look like UConn offered her. Wonder why.
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:eek: Because...UCONN has better incoming players in the 2022 HS class class in Ayanna and Ice.
 
DrummerDee said:
Here's a big that has verbally committed to AZ, but played with Paige at Hopkins. She looks good in the video, but note that it's our PB that feeds her in the post. It doesn't look like UConn offered her. Wonder why.
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I think Maya’s brother plays for Arizona men’s team, aside from whether she is quite UConn-caliber.
 
WFFL said:
Hollingshed = Colorado Buffs
Hollingshead = UGA
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Ah, this makes sense. Assumed reference to former which triggered my last post.

Voepel projects Mya Hollingshed going 2R in Draft, which confused me until I read your clarifying distinction.

Love the scouting reports on UGA’s Hollingshead. Seems to fit what we need, although unsure of character piece & player interest. Imagine SEC/ACC teams will be swarming for her commitment.
 
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Btw, I fear Abby Meyers might follow her former Princeton teammate, Carlie Littlefield, & coach Courtney Banghart to UNC. Good academic reputation & ascending program. Familiarity/comfort + tread paved for her there.

Hope I’m wrong, of course, b/c Meyers— more than any other G/wing I am aware of in Portal— fits what Geno is likely looking for in all facets.
 
nomdoux said:
I think Maya’s brother plays for Arizona men’s team, aside from whether she is quite UConn-caliber.
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Zeke has been gone to the NBA for two seasons.
 
BobbyJ said:
Zeke has been gone to the NBA for two seasons.
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Ok, so family school familiarity.

Someone on BY recently highlighted AZ post transfer candidate Aaronette Vonleh— also with NBA brother (Noah). She was Oregon Miss Basketball in 2021 & played with USA Basketball, so pedigree there.
 
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