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Coler said:
She had some nice things to say about Rutgers as well. Fingers crossed. CVS has had some luck with getting recruits in the South as of lately. Scaife, Hollivay, Butts, etc.:p

Although what we really need in the 15' class is bigs, but I wouldn't say no to Durr. :D
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The school that land her- their "bigs" just grew by about 3-4 inches on offense- the way she can penetrate and dish on off! We could bring back Barb Turner and Wilnet C and win with Durr I think!
 
You wanna really worry about UConn. Think about this. If UConn lands 2 or 3 of these players Samuleson Durr and DeShields. Pretty Awesome.
 
JoePgh said:
But she certainly made her own legacy at Notre Dame! And she changed the profile of ND women's basketball. Before Skylar, they were a marginal Top 25, sometimes Sweet 16 program. Post-Skylar, they are a solid Top 5 team, an NC contender, and will remain so for the foreseeable future. She and her teammates made the program credible for other recruits, gave them national TV exposure, and advertised Muffitt's coaching ability.

Quite a legacy, in my view.

And by the way, as has been pointed out before, players like Lobo / Eliot / Sales / Rizzotti bought some variant of the "Punxatawny" sales pitch, and were rewarded for it -- probably a lot more than if they had merely been a contributor to another NC by Stanford or North Carolina.

The question is: who is the "young Geno" out there now? Walz? Mulkey?? I don't see anyone under age 45 who seems to have a similar gift.
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Walz for sure , boosted by the Yum Center and the phenom success of Men's program. Mathew Mitchell could still be in the running, and the coach that just went to Ohio State maybe?
 
Tonyc said:
You wanna really worry about UConn. Think about this. If UConn lands 2 or 3 of these players Samuleson Durr and DeShields. Pretty Awesome.
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Out of those 3 Superstars- Durr would be my first pick!
 
HoopsFan21 said:
This was not due to Skylar, in my opinion. How many recruits went to ND because of Skylar? It's more of a matter that ND recruiting took the next step, not because Skylar's arrival, but because of a certain assistant coach. Skylar was good, but she also had a bunch of other good players around her during most of her tenure (Novosel, Mallory, Bruczewski, Peters, etc.). All it takes is for a program to have a few years of proven success, and with the right recruiter/coach comes another batch of great recruits and the success feeds upon itself as long as the coaches aren't incompetent.
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Hoops... All your other comments are right on- but she came in and as Reggie Jackson said, (who I despised as a Yankee fan)- Skylar stirred the drink or coffee? It was so obvious- rarely are teams talented enough without a great point guard. And they had great talent, toughness and depth.
 
I gather Durr is top notch. But if I'm in her shoes, there will be a few things to think about at UConn. MoJeff will still be here. How good is Kia Nurse? If she is also top notch, there are some things for Durr to consider about the PG playing time. Not to mention that there are three other guards coming in next year that all seem to have great credentials. Next year with the 3 juniors (counting Tuck in the group) plus KML plus Stokes and however Banks and Chong contribute - both have had some very strong games - and whatever the newbies contribute, UConn will be tough to beat even with SD and BH gone. The year after, we'll still be strong even if no big kids sign on, but it's hard to say what missing a skilled tall player to complement Stewie will mean. A player like Durr might not mean as much to the team as another skilled post player. Of course, nobody knows what injuries might pop up. UConn is loaded with talent enough to continue thrashing almost every other team for at least the next two years. But like it or not, UConn doesn't win it all every year, even in some years without key injuries. It takes a team with a load of talent and, usually half-way decent coaching. to beat UConn. If a few schools get a bunch of elite players, who knows whether or not GA is the whole difference. It seems as if it's really 3 years down the road that not getting the right pieces now will start to show up. Players like Durr and Samuelson might be short term overkill, but that would be a nice problem to have. In the meantime, having a new big around at least for next year seems a greater need if nothing else. Seems like Collier is a great forward. just get her a buddy in the middle.
 
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triaddukefan said:
So the hundreds of other recruits each year who dont go to UCONN arent driven to get a National Championship ?
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Yes they are, it is just less likely that they will win one.

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cohenzone said:
I gather Durr is top notch. But if I'm in her shoes, there will be a few things to think about at UConn. MoJeff will still be here. How good is Kia Nurse? If she is also top notch, there are some things for Durr to consider about the PG playing time. Not to mention that there are three other guards coming in next year that all seem to have great credentials. Next year with the 3 juniors (counting Tuck in the group) plus KML plus Stokes and however Banks and Chong contribute - both have had some very strong games - and whatever the newbies contribute, UConn will be tough to beat even with SD and BH gone. The year after, we'll still be strong even if no big kids sign on, but it's hard to say what missing a skilled tall player to complement Stewie will mean. A player like Durr might not mean as much to the team as another skilled post player. Of course, nobody knows what injuries might pop up. UConn is loaded with talent enough to continue thrashing almost every other team for at least the next two years. But like it or not, UConn doesn't win it all every year, even in some years without key injuries. It takes a team with a load of talent and, usually half-way decent coaching. to beat UConn. If a few schools get a bunch of elite players, who knows whether or not GA is the whole difference. It seems as if it's really 3 years down the road that not getting the right pieces now will start to show up. Players like Durr and Samuelson might be short term overkill, but that would be a nice problem to have. In the meantime, having a new big around at least for next year seems a greater need if nothing else. Seems like Collier is a great forward. just get her a buddy in the middle.
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Gd points about Durr, and players in front of her. Mo Jeff being a sr, normally would not be a problem. Supposedly, she could have walked on to almost any team this year and started. Notre Dame beat us 7/8 times with posts and forwards like Peters/Bruschenski/Achonwa, and other subs that were all 6'2"-6'3"! Diggins was their difference. Athleticism and guards that can break you down change everything. Just look at our Men's most recent two championships. Odyssey carried 4 non starters almost to Four. Greats like Chiney , A Thomas, McBride/Lloyd, and even Maya couldn't win the NC her last two years, because of youth at key positions like pt guard, and a zero depth. It really is a guards game, because great ones lift everyone on the court and create open looks and easy buckets. Stewie's and Maya Moore's obviously draw so much attention that they do to, but they have to be prolific. I'll take the great guard first given the choice. Geno said it numerous times during the dark times vs ND. Their guard play was just better.
 
HoopsFan21 said:
This was not due to Skylar, in my opinion. How many recruits went to ND because of Skylar? It's more of a matter that ND recruiting took the next step, not because Skylar's arrival, but because of a certain assistant coach. Skylar was good, but she also had a bunch of other good players around her during most of her tenure (Novosel, Mallory, Bruczewski, Peters, etc.). All it takes is for a program to have a few years of proven success, and with the right recruiter/coach comes another batch of great recruits and the success feeds upon itself as long as the coaches aren't incompetent.
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Skylar was soooo good Geno wanted her
 
Tonyc said:
You wanna really worry about UConn. Think about this. If UConn lands 2 or 3 of these players Samuleson Durr and DeShields. Pretty Awesome.
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Diamond is contemplating UConn... or are we just getting under others skin?
 
Irrespective of the other criteria, I think Tenn comes up short on the coaching criteria. To me, Holly has not demonstrated that she is a worthy successor to Pat.
 
MilfordHusky said:
Irrespective of the other criteria, I think Tenn comes up short on the coaching criteria. To me, Holly has not demonstrated that she is a worthy successor to Pat.
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Mark my words now....Holly Warlick will be the 1st coach to beat Geno in a Championship game....call me crazy or a homer....but I seriously see it happening...I for one was frustrated with Holly at times but I've seen growth in Holly, she'll get there!
 
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O and I also see Durr coming to Tenn regardless of Cooper's decision....the way her eyes lit up when Tenn was mentioned gave me hope! :) lol
 
AnotherVolFan said:
Mark my words now....Holly Warlick will be the 1st coach to beat Geno in a Championship game....call me crazy or a homer....but I seriously see it happening...I for one was frustrated with Holly at times but I've seen growth in Holly, she'll get there!
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OK! You're crazy or a homer!

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AnotherVolFan said:
Mark my words now....Holly Warlick will be the 1st coach to beat Geno in a Championship game....call me crazy or a homer....but I seriously see it happening...I for one was frustrated with Holly at times but I've seen growth in Holly, she'll get there!
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Holly can have an all-american at every position and still lose to Geno!
 
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DaddyChoc said:
Skylar was soooo good Geno wanted her
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I know, but we're talking about ND becoming one of the elite programs, and I'm not ready to give Skylar the credit for that. Before Skylar stepped foot on campus there was already a pretty good class in place. ND won more championships before Skylar than while she was there or after.
 
I believe someone messed up their user name. I think it was supposed to be "JustAnotherVolFan."
 
HoopsFan21 said:
Usually the top recruits are looking at the top programs. They all seem to list the same schools: UConn, Duke, UNC, Kentucky, Louisville, UCLA, Tennessee, Stanford, ND, Baylor, and I'm sure I'm missing a few. Other than UConn, which of those programs would you say, based on past results, has the best chance to win at least one championship in a four year period? It's true the other programs do have a chance to win it, but if you were a betting man, which program would you put your chips on? Realistically, Geno is the only coach in America that can walk into a recruit's living room and all but guarantee a championship during a recruit's college career and has two hands full of rings to show he is serious. UConn's had, what, two classes in the last 20 years that didn't experience winning at least one championship? Compare that to Stanford which hasn't had a single class win a championship in the last 20 years.
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Nor, from your list, has Duke, UNC, Kentucky, Louisville, UCLA, or ND.
 
Geno-ista said:
Gd points about Durr, and players in front of her. Mo Jeff being a sr, normally would not be a problem. Supposedly, she could have walked on to almost any team this year and started. Notre Dame beat us 7/8 times with posts and forwards like Peters/Bruschenski/Achonwa, and other subs that were all 6'2"-6'3"! Diggins was their difference. Athleticism and guards that can break you down change everything. Just look at our Men's most recent two championships. Odyssey carried 4 non starters almost to Four. Greats like Chiney , A Thomas, McBride/Lloyd, and even Maya couldn't win the NC her last two years, because of youth at key positions like pt guard, and a zero depth. It really is a guards game, because great ones lift everyone on the court and create open looks and easy buckets. Stewie's and Maya Moore's obviously draw so much attention that they do to, but they have to be prolific. I'll take the great guard first given the choice. Geno said it numerous times during the dark times vs ND. Their guard play was just better.
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I agree guards control the game, and a loaded team will beat most teams. But sooner or later a game pops up where you really need someone to get the ball to the guards and players like a Fowles surrounded by other good players can reduce the number of opportunities. Also one reason why the defense was so good this year was that scoring inside was tough against us and the guards didn't have to worry much about being beaten.
 
cohenzone said:
I agree guards control the game, and a loaded team will beat most teams. But sooner or later a game pops up where you really need someone to get the ball to the guards and players like a Fowles surrounded by other good players can reduce the number of opportunities. Also one reason why the defense was so good this year was that scoring inside was tough against us and the guards didn't have to worry much about being beaten.
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Great point re the defense! Our help defense was smothering.
 
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LadyVols9 said:
you guys are a little harsh on Russell. i remember reading some of the same nonsense about Harrison and Glory Johnson when they were underclassman. Russell will be a VERY good player. her skill set is far more advanced than Glory or Harrison as freshman. just wait and watch....and remember the criticism...;)
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I don't think we've been harsh on Russell based on her performance so far. Remember, this is a UConn board and our glasses don't see orange very well and we don't drink Tang. For a number 1 player, she has under performed. Everything else is conjecture.

When I see her play, I see a physically weak player that gets pushed around a lot by stronger players. Perhaps she can fix that in the weight room, but there's no guarantee. Some kids just have the physical makeup to get stronger, some can't improve much. No amount of forecasting here will provide the answer.

So far, I don't see a tremendous amount of skill either for a #1 player. Her height enables her to get some rebounds, but her main move is rebound and putback. Not that much skill involved. She may develop into a wonderful player, but only the future will decide that. She does seem to be a nice human being and that counts for a lot.
 
cohenzone said:
I gather Durr is top notch.
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That's putting it mildly.
cohenzone said:
But if I'm in her shoes, there will be a few things to think about at UConn. MoJeff will still be here. How good is Kia Nurse? If she is also top notch, there are some things for Durr to consider about the PG playing time. Not to mention that there are three other guards coming in next year that all seem to have great credentials.
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Wherever Durr goes, she is not going to have to worry about playing time. The other guards at said school will be the ones worrying about playing time (save Jefferson as a Sr).

Durr is also a combo guard, probably more a 2/1 than a 1/2 anyway.

Durr, from what I've seen, has the potential (it's all potential at their age) to be on the Bird/Charles level. With the possibility of getting to the DT/Moore/Stewart level.
 
meyers7 said:
That's putting it mildly.

Wherever Durr goes, she is not going to have to worry about playing time. The other guards at said school will be the ones worrying about playing time (save Jefferson as a Sr).

Durr is also a combo guard, probably more a 2/1 than a 1/2 anyway.

Durr, from what I've seen, has the potential (it's all potential at their age) to be on the Bird/Charles level. With the possibility of getting to the DT/Moore/Stewart level.
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Not denying any of that. I haven't seen any of these pre-college kids play. All I'm saying is that when Durr makes her choice, UConn might not look the best from her point of view given an abundance of guard talent. MoJeff is a known. Nurse, who as a kid started at pg for her national team can't be discounted sight unseen as a superior talent. The other 3 guards in the class all seem to be very highly regarded. We don't know, and neither does she, what kind of jump Chong might make given some pretty strong frosh performances. Maybe she comes in as the best of them all, but there may be other choices for her where "maybe" isn't even a question. If DeSheilds has UConn on her radar again and winds up here, that's another thing for here to think about. I wouldn't reject her, though from all accounts. ;)
 
LadyVols9 said:
you guys are a little harsh on Russell. i remember reading some of the same nonsense about Harrison and Glory Johnson when they were underclassman. Russell will be a VERY good player. her skill set is far more advanced than Glory or Harrison as freshman. just wait and watch....and remember the criticism...;)
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As I recall, the TN folks were *extremely* harsh regarding Breanna Stewart and her struggles during the middle part of her first year. And then the NCAA Tournament happened...
 
CamrnCrz1974 said:
As I recall, the TN folks were *extremely* harsh regarding Breanna Stewart and her struggles during the middle part of her first year. And then the NCAA Tournament happened...
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Yea thanks for proving my point
 
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