Bianca Cuevas Verbals to South Carolina

[Wbbfan1]

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First in a series of hopeful dominoes, that if they fall could land them A'ja.

 

[Wonkster]

First in a series of hopeful dominoes, that if they fall could land them A'ja.

In other words, the triumph of hope over experience. Ask Kelsey Bone how that approach worked out for her at South Carolina.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Anything is possible.

Trust me, I want Aja at UCONN, but if she chooses to go somewhere else I hope it's South Carolina. I would love to see Staley in the FF as a coach.

 

[connboy77]

Anything is possible.

Trust me, I want Aja at UCONN, but if she chooses to go somewhere else I hope it's South Carolina. I would love to see Staley in the FF as a coach.

One great player is not going to put South Carolina in the final four.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

One great player is not going to put South Carolina in the final four.

It could?? With seeding and geography? Why not? Besides, I'm not counting out Staley. She has done very well there with what she has. So adding a few more pieces could very well. They already have some great guards and Coates. Add in Wilson and even White??? I think it's possible. No one saw California or Louisville in the FF last year but they were.

 

[MarieYLee]

It could?? With seeding and geography? Why not? Besides, I'm not counting out Staley. She has done very well there with what she has. So adding a few more pieces could very well. They already have some great guards and Coates. Add in Wilson and even White??? I think it's possible. No one saw California or Louisville in the FF last year but they were.

I agree, if SC somehow manages to get White/Wilson to pair with Coates (McD AA 2013 Center) that could be the best front court in the country by their Jr year (after Stewert/Tuck graduates). I believe White says she doesn't want to play the 5, and Wilson see's herself more as a Wing. Just pure speculation, but if every thing falls into place, thats a Final Four caliber team.

 

[Wonkster]

... No one saw California or Louisville in the FF last year but they were.

And there they died.

 

[Wonkster]

It could?? With seeding and geography? Why not? Besides, I'm not counting out Staley. She has done very well there with what she has. So adding a few more pieces could very well. They already have some great guards and Coates. Add in Wilson and even White??? I think it's possible. No one saw California or Louisville in the FF last year but they were.

Dreaming of a Final Four appearance is the fantasy of losers. What they're saying is "We don't expect to win the National Championship, mind you, but it sure would be ego stroking if we got served up as hors d'oeuvres for the eventual winners while we go home with our tails between our legs."

See CVS's C.V. => 49,257 Final Fours with 83 different schools, but ZEEERO National Championships.

 

[Icebear]

Sorry, but I think that it is completely unclear that Staley is a coach that is capable of any of that.

 

[Wonkster]

Sorry, but I think that it is completely unclear that Staley is a coach that is capable of any of that.

Doesn't matter a bit; if you're fantasizing, there are no obstacles to overcome. Every improbable thing goes your way, there are no injuries, and everyone on your team suddenly becomes Pete Maravich.

 

[ThisJustIn]

Sorry, but I think that it is completely unclear that Staley is a coach that is capable of any of that.

I agree, Ice. I am very unsure of her skill set as a coach.

As for the goal of getting to the final four, I agree Wonk -- look how insignificant an accomplishment it was for UConn in 1991.

 

[Icebear]

I agree, Ice. I am very unsure of her skill set as a coach.

As for the goal of getting to the final four, I agree Wonk -- look how insignificant an accomplishment it was for UConn in 1991.

Being a great player is not always being a great coach. I am not always comfortable with her comportment on the court nor do I see her teams as particularly disciplined.

 

[Wonkster]

... As for the goal of getting to the final four, I agree Wonk -- look how insignificant an accomplishment it was for UConn in 1991.

And the other 340 Division I teams???? Implying that USC is UConn aborning is ludicrously comical, as well as logically unfair.

UConn sank after 1991, and didn't really turn it around until 1993, when they started their incredible streak of no back-to-back losses.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

And there they died.

But they made it! And that's more than many other teams can say.

My point is that there is always a chance a different team can make it to a FF. And with that chance teams can dream bigger and aspire to be a National Champion.

I like Staley and I would like for to be successful. Nothing wrong with that.

 

[Jim]

Doesn't matter a bit; if you're fantasizing, there are no obstacles to overcome. Every improbable thing goes your way, there are no injuries, and everyone on your team suddenly becomes Pete Maravich.

That wouldn't help winning the WOMEN'S national championship.

 

[Zorro]

I think it is going to be very interesting to watch what develops at NORTH Carolina. A wealth of frosh talent, thanks to DD, but how will it be developed and used? Not to be ugly, but based on what I have seen, having the assistants handle the team may actually turn out to be an advantage. Personally, I will be surprised to see this crop make any final fours.

 

[EricLA]

I think it is going to be very interesting to watch what develops at NORTH Carolina. A wealth of frosh talent, thanks to DD, but how will it be developed and used? Not to be ugly, but based on what I have seen, having the assistants handle the team may actually turn out to be an advantage. Personally, I will be surprised to see this crop make any final fours.

I agree. UNC has a wealth of talent on their team - a bunch of top 20 kids. As a fan of hoops, I'd normally be rooting for Staley to land some quality kids. As a fan of UCONN who is in a dogfight for the undisputed #1 player in the class with SC, I hope they don't land anyone else.

 

[caramel]

Sorry, but I think that it is completely unclear that Staley is a coach that is capable of any of that.

Staley was a very good player,and is creating a good atmosphere at South Carolina.I have to agree with Icebear here,though,and add that it takes a little luck and good talent and good coaching to get to the final four. Staley hasn't had enough time to impress as a coach,yet,and even with high end talent she may recruit,it still doesn't mean that the best they could be comes out without the coaching to draw that kind of talent.Maybe in several more years,we can look at Staley and her staff and say they are really good at what they do,but not with the time already in the books.Some coaches stand the test of time,some end up being flashes in the pan.Only time will tell.

 

[Goodies07]

South Carolina is a team that was a cellar dweller in the SEC just a few years ago. In the past two seasons, they have won 3 NCAA tournament games. They had 0 in ten years prior. Staley has that program moving in the right direction . A lot of players will find that attractive, especially when it is a Hall of Famer (as a player) waving that scholarship offer at you.

 

[TheTruthBelow]

South Carolina is a team that was a cellar dweller in the SEC just a few years ago. In the past two seasons, they have won 3 NCAA tournament games. They had 0 in ten years prior. Staley has that program moving in the right direction . A lot of players will find that attractive, especially when it is a Hall of Famer (as a player) waving that scholarship offer at you.

I'm surprised myself at how many are discounting Staley. Just a couple of seasons ago she was coaching in the Sweet 16 with one of the most undersized teams you'll find, and her team still gave Stanford a much better fight than Dook did in the following round. 50 wins over two seasons at South Carolina? Yeah, she's doing a fine job.

 

[Icebear]

Staley was a very good player,and is creating a good atmosphere at South Carolina.I have to agree with Icebear here,though,and add that it takes a little luck and good talent and good coaching to get to the final four. Staley hasn't had enough time to impress as a coach,yet,and even with high end talent she may recruit,it still doesn't mean that the best they could be comes out without the coaching to draw that kind of talent.Maybe in several more years,we can look at Staley and her staff and say they are really good at what they do,but not with the time already in the books.Some coaches stand the test of time,some end up being flashes in the pan.Only time will tell.

She has had more time than you think between her time at Temple and at USC.

 

[Wonkster]

That wouldn't help winning the WOMEN'S national championship.

There are no gonad checks in Fantasy Final Four Land.

 

[Geno-ista]

I think it is going to be very interesting to watch what develops at NORTH Carolina. A wealth of frosh talent, thanks to DD, but how will it be developed and used? Not to be ugly, but based on what I have seen, having the assistants handle the team may actually turn out to be an advantage. Personally, I will be surprised to see this crop make any final fours.

I am not sure- NC reminds me of the young and talented Maryland team that jelled and won Nat Championship- they looked like a short term dynasty and then petered out. They are super athletic- they are a real dangerous wild card IMO !

 

[doggydaddy]

I'm surprised myself at how many are discounting Staley. Just a couple of seasons ago she was coaching in the Sweet 16 with one of the most undersized teams you'll find, and her team still gave Stanford a much better fight than Dook did in the following round. 50 wins over two seasons at South Carolina? Yeah, she's doing a fine job.

50 wins. With one of the worst OOC schedules for a top 20 team you will find.

As a four seed, Staleys team lost in the second round to a 12 seed.

Yeah, she's doing a fine job.

 

[TheTruthBelow]

50 wins. With one of the worst OOC schedules for a top 20 team you will find.

As a four seed, Staleys team lost in the second round to a 12 seed.

Yeah, she's doing a fine job.

A 12 seed that beat a 5 seed on the 5 seed's homecourt, yeah. A 12 seed that had a soon to be WNBA starter on it. A 12 seed that also went to the Sweet 16 a year earlier. It was a see-saw game, nothing to be ashamed of.

SC has improved its overall and conference records every year Staley has been there. Now she's adding the talent her teams have lacked to get over this next hump. Most people would say that's a fine job, but YMMV.