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who could forget that technical on Edwards over there lmao
Yeah, one reason I don't want to play them. It's really of no help to us. And I don't want to help them.
Barker would be a great fit for them, sort of like a big Jordan Horston.
“Best coached” against Geno?? Nah.
Caldwell’s team lost to a Kitley-less VTech. She’s not going to be one of the best coaches in the NCAA.
Not arguing, honestly curious here, but what are your criteria for "best coached"? Marshall had the #33 best offense and #280 best defense against the #141 strength of schedule. Last year, Tennessee with Coach Harper had the #11 ranked offense and #48 ranked defense and the #3 strength of schedule.
Spear was supposed to be a good pick up for them last year because she was a great scorer in the ACC. She didn't entirely live up to their standard. Puckett could be good at times, but no one on that team is consistent.
I think the Vols have a serious thrashing coming next season. Still, I have to say, the coaching change was long overdue. Harper, while a decent person, was completely out of her depth in trying to return Tennessee to the glorious past! She simply was not up to the job, both in the coaching and (especially) the recruiting areas. I was a little taken aback at their choice for her replacement but I’m not going to sell this new coach short. She seems to be a serious winner and it would not surprise me to see Tennessee back with the big girls in a relatively short time. However, for at least the next few years, Tenn (and this author) is going to quickly see that UConn is still one of the big dogs in women’s basketball.Kim Caldwell's Lady Vols aren't ready for UConn – yet. Can she change that?
Bring on Geno Auriemma. Can the Lady Vols possibly be prepared to handle UConn in Kim Caldwell's first season?
This is such an interesting thought. Geno has had many superstars. But the distinctive feature of his teams was their commitment to hard work, especially on defense. That’s the hardest thing to recruit for and it’s always been Geno’s main focus. It also why CD is always on the players about body language and attire. It’s about self-discipline. It’s what they teach up there in Storrs.
Sarah’s mere presence in the paint is dominant. She’ll out rebound anyone without asking. She’ll shoot the 3. Her (not exact) quote when she committed was something like “I don’t care. I’m willing to do anything.”
I’ve seen all the same things (and watched a bunch of entire games for Morgan and Allie) so I know the potential is there for the new kids. But only Kaitlyn has experienced something like Geno’s system. I really hope all of them pick it up sooner rather than later. In Geno’s favor is the stratified shape of this season with veterans returning from injury at various points. This could give the new kids more time and space to flourish before March.
Versatility is the key part of this class. Everyone can play out of position, Morgan and Sarah can play 1-4, Allie 1-2 and can be a wing player as well. Chen 1-2. The more people we have that can limit minutes of injury prone people like Azzi, the better.
I'm not sure I see Allie playing pg, and generally her versatility may be more limited than you think. I can see her at the 2 or the 3. Her game is a lot like Caroline's with the same limitations (quickness) and similar strengths. But she's not as big and strong as Caroline, so I don't expect her to be able to operate in the paint as well. Allie is often listed at 6'1", but she looks more like 6'0" to me. This is still a good height for the 2-3 guard spot.
Are you talking the WNIT?!? for their tournament next season....
True about Allie. Though she did have some high assist numbers so it seems she knows the court pretty well? Idk a PG needs good handles and good vision and she seems to have 1/2 things? Either way the 1 is gonna be KK or Chen.