Cardoso to transfer[merged thread]

[AmeriConn]

Well I think UConn (Geno/CD/Shea)were instrumental. There is no proof any recruit “followed” Paige to UConn or that she had any influence. I know Azzi mentioned something about being able to play with friends as did Patterson. No on said Im going because Paige is there. Stop taking all of Paiges Donuts!! Please!! Who was instrumental is getting Paige? Lol

You’re certainly entitled to your opinion.

 

[DEpup]

Cardoso got a Griner potential. 6'7 athletic with good speed...she can be unstoppable. Geno realyl liked coaching Griner in team USA and i would think he'll enjoy coaching Cardoso.

I have to think he is using his coaching of BG on Team USA in his pitch. I've never seen BG play better than when Geno was coaching her. Her and DelleDonne stand out to me as how they improved while on the national team under Geno.

 

[baggerbob]

In a year with Paige, Clark, Brink and Reese.

And she didn't grow up in Brazil playing basketball. Her mother sent her to school in Tenne

I have to think he is using his coaching of BG on Team USA in his pitch. I've never seen BG play better than when Geno was coaching her. Her and DelleDonne stand out to me as how they improved while on the national team under Geno.

How about Angel who raved about playing for Geno.

 

[DEpup]

And she didn't grow up in Brazil playing basketball. Her mother sent her to school in Tenne
How about Angel who raved about playing for Geno.

Yes. Forgot about her.

 

[Martin]

If she comes here I would expect her to get significant playing time. No reason for a player of her accolades to accept a part time role as a sophomore. That would be silly.

 

[Redux]

With all the players discussed so far transferring in to UConn, I think we're within a player or two of seriously contending.

 

[mbr33ct]

 

[Martin]

With all the players discussed so far transferring in to UConn, I think we're within a player or two of seriously contending.

😂😂😂

 

[chrissaran]

Olivia and Kamilla will not play together. Aaliyah and Dorka would be better options to play with Cardoso. First, she has to transfer to UConn. Then we can all make plans about the lineup.

 

[chrissaran]

looked out of shape and tired. Not Geno material

You're kidding. An athletic 6'7" center is not Geno material? Do you remember Tina running Brittney to death in the playoffs during her freshman season? Had Brittney committed to UConn, Geno gladly would have welcomed her.

 

[mbr33ct]

Anything over 6'-5" is Geno material.

 

[nuna23]

guy's hello we will not need her we will have ice and ayaana amari and aliyah !!! com on

 

[sarals24]

I mean we don't NEED her, but she would definitely be a nice addition.

 

[Drew8]

I think it would be a good situation for Kamilla and her WNBA hopes.

Looks also good for title hopes for the team.

It would also let some of the other players play their more natural positions. Many players on the team were playing out of position last year. That could be good for their WNBA development too.

Those are the positive sides of the possible move.

 

[DEpup]

guy's hello we will not need her we will have ice and ayaana amari and aliyah !!! com on

In this brave new world of transfers, nothing is assured. If she wants to drive down I-90 and hang a right at I-84 if you are Geno you have to take her.

 

[UcMiami]

In this brave new world of transfers, nothing is assured. If she wants to drive down I-90 and hang a right at I-84 if you are Geno you have to take her.

Faster to cut from 90 to Mass Pike to 91 to 291 to 84 to 195. Don't want her late for first practice!

 

[Dove]

what in the world is going on at Syracuse?

It's been cold for a bit.

 

[Twolf]

😂😂😂

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With all the players discussed so far transferring in to UConn, I think we're within a player or two of seriously contending.

I’m thinking that UConn is within a player or two of actually having TWO separate teams that could contend. What do you think the rest of D-1 Women’s coaches are thinking?

 

[EricSD]

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I’m thinking that UConn is within a player or two of actually having TWO separate teams that could contend. What do you think the rest of D-1 Women’s coaches are thinking?

"UCONN was already going to be bad for WCBB. If they get Cardoso, everyone is that much further behind."

 

[Redux]

UCONN was already going to be bad for WCBB

We the bad -est!

 

[Reypl21]

As well as Van Lith and Aaliyah Edwards who I always thought was easily top-10.

I think Maddy Westbeld was a top 10 freshman in the country, better than her HG rating of #20.

 

[jazz]

Cardoso had yet to earn a required test score (ACT or SAT) that would qualify her to play on an athletic scholarship this season when Coach Q took a flier on her and offered a scholarship. Keep in mind that English was her second language. Subsequently, Cardoso earned the requisite score to be eligible, and she obviously did well enough to make the ACC all-academic team.

Thanks for the info oldude.

I'm not sure if you are implying it and I apologise in advance if you are not, but I wasn't taking any shots at Cardoso's intelligence. I just remembered that there was something to do with academics as to why GA backed off her (or at least tht is what I remember from this board).

Based on what you have said, it seems that GA should have done the same as Coach Q. If he had, she may (or even probably would) have came to Uconn and we would have cut down the nets this past year.

 

[jazz]

looked out of shape and tired. Not Geno material

many past uconn freshman were out of shape their freshman years. it takes bigs a bit longer to get into shape as well.

 

[lebronfan23]

Don’t call me weird but she has followed Morgan Valley, Maryland players, a Texas account, and a Texas A&M coach since her transfer was announced on Instagram. A lot of other coaches has followed her (Arizona) but no follow back.

 

[BlueSkyGLW]

Anything over 6'-5" is Geno material.

5'5"Crystal and a hair over 5'6" MoJeff were excellent Geno materials......the collection of players who come dictates the kind of style of BB his team plays. Based on his track record however, he would prefer a running team with interchangeable parts who can shoot from distance and all hardworking on defense. He now has that with his current team....and he can substitute in waves.

 

[HopJim]

5'5"Crystal and a hair over 5'6" MoJeff were excellent Geno materials......the collection of players who come dictates the kind of style of BB his team plays. Based on his track record however, he would prefer a running team with interchangeable parts who can shoot from distance and all hardworking on defense. He now has that with his current team....and he can substitute in waves.

I agree with the thoughts in this post other than UConn having ALL the pieces. While for once we appear to have a great set of 4's and 5's, we do not have a shut down defensive guard, ala MoJeff. Williams and Muhl were good but struggled against smaller, quick offensive players. A grad transfer who is satisfied with 6-12 minutes a game and can take the opposition's top 3 point shooter out of her comfort zone would be outstanding.

 

[Boreifs]

Cardoso committed to Syracuse November 7th 2019 DeBerry committed to UConn November 8th 2019. Not sure it means anything, but I don’t think DeBerry was expecting to play with Cardoso at UConn.

I think that is irrelevant. It was national signing week.

 

[jazz]

I agree with the thoughts in this post other than UConn having ALL the pieces. While for once we appear to have a great set of 4's and 5's, we do not have a shut down defensive guard, ala MoJeff. Williams and Muhl were good but struggled against smaller, quick offensive players. A grad transfer who is satisfied with 6-12 minutes a game and can take the opposition's top 3 point shooter out of her comfort zone would be outstanding.

if we get cardosa, our only weakness next year will possibly be perimeter defense and I expect we will be better at it next year than we were this year as well. But, it will not matter unless some guard can go off for 40 plus, we will run over everybody next year assuming we get cardosa).

If we don't get cardosa, I still expect us to be favs to win with the incoming class, the big jump that players usually make from their freshman to soph years and the signing of DJ is huge and will help us tremendously.

 

[bluedevil]

if we get cardosa, our only weakness next year will possibly be perimeter defense and I expect we will be better at it next year than we were this year as well. But, it will not matter unless some guard can go off for 40 plus, we will run over everybody next year assuming we get cardosa).

If we don't get cardosa, I still expect us to be favs to win with the incoming class, the big jump that players usually make from their freshman to soph years and the signing of DJ is huge and will help us tremendously.

if we get cardosa, our only weakness next year will possibly be perimeter defense and I expect we will be better at it next year than we were this year as well. But, it will not matter unless some guard can go off for 40 plus, we will run over everybody next year assuming we get cardosa).

If we don't get cardosa, I still expect us to be favs to win with the incoming class, the big jump that players usually make from their freshman to soph years and the signing of DJ is huge and will help us tremendously.

If we have say a 6'7 and either a 6'5 or 6'3 clogging the paint area that leaves 3 guards manning (is that pc?) the perimeter..sounds good to me...if they have 4 good shooters...bring in AG..

 

[mhshuskies]

This team could be so loaded and competitive for playing time, Geno may need to petition the NCAA to widen and lengthen the court to have enough room to play 7 on 7!