This gives Staley flexibility to match up with any opposing line-up. There are other teams across the country that can play multiple solid BIGS on the floor at the same time, or, in a rotation. Great move on Staley's part, don't see a downside.
I agree with most of what you’re saying however Boston is a two-way player Olivia at this point really isn’t when it comes to big games. In order for Olivia to live up to her potential she needs to get much much better offensively such as developing the baby hook and shooting from the elbow. It will be interesting to see how our transfer a big can shoot. If she shows an ability to put points up and Olivia can’t Olivia may find it hard to be on the court. Gino has already expressed some disappointment with the play of UConn’s big.
Yeah that makes sense. It's just surprising to me how Cardoso picked literally the only school that has a clear cut better player in front of her which likely puts her coming off the bench. She'd start at almost any other program in the country.
Based on what? The only thing that stopped Cardoso when UConn played her was the Cuse guards.
Boston should have played much better with her talent. She is the best player in their team. But the offensive game of SC is slightly leaned to their guards. So, it's not so worse to see SC getting another BIG.
I'm one of those--I feel the same way about SC. With only 5 spots on the court, both teams are going to have several very talented players riding the pine for the next year or 2.
A question mark which many are quickly pointing to with SC getting Cardoso is can she and Boston play together effectively. The short answer is she doesn't have to. Even without Cardoso SC lead the nation last year in blocked shots and was third in rebounding margin. Cardoso is an elite shot blocker and rebounder and then you can throw Rivers into the mix who has all the tools to be an elite perimeter defender.
You quoting one part of my post and taking it out of context is interesting. If you read further I stated very clearly WHY I think that.
This may be the defensive strategy now. In fact this last season SC was very much an inside team with so so three point shooting before Cardoso. I think it changes the way Dawn looks at recruits and transfers. Clearly 3 pt shooters are now at the top of her wish list.
Great post. Especially re the high low
It's starting to feel like the 80's when the Lakers and Celtics both dominated their respective conferences throughout the decade and "enough" never seemed to be enough when it came to matching up with each other.
Yeah, we really have been desperate for a big true center. South Carolina is for sure the main team I fear next year. They’ll be good. Interesting in the game we played we lead in blocks 8-4 but got totally out rebounded 52-39. Which is only going to stand out even more with Cardoso. Scary matchup..not one I’m personally looking forward to watching LOL!
Kim has her work cut out for her. Over half of LSUs roster hold no P5 offersDawn has welcomed Kim to the SEC.
