Christyn Williams's Final 2: UConn and SC

[Golden Husky]

Can you get odds on that?

Probably. Nevada casinos put out future book odds on just about every sport. Women's sports aren't as popular with the gambler but I'm sure some enterprising betting emporium will put up some numbers.

 

[pacific 44]

I think Christyn would feel guilty not to come to Uconn because then she would be leaving Ono as a class of one.

 

[oldude]

I think Christyn would feel guilty not to come to Uconn because then she would be leaving Ono as a class of one.

Just a hunch, but I’m sensing a package deal with ONO & CW coming to Storrs.

 

[EricLA]

Just a hunch, but I’m sensing a package deal with ONO & CW coming to Storrs.

Add in Ezi and all of a sudden, it's a class that rivals Stewie, Mo and Morgan!

 

[Kaizen]

Just a hunch, but I’m sensing a package deal with ONO & CW coming to Storrs.

If both CW and ONO coming to Storrs I see 4 NCs coming to Storrs too.

 

[Carnac]

CW will not shy from competition.

That type of attitude can be infectious. If she comes to Storrs, hopefully her attitude and grit will spread throughout the team, it couldn't hurt.

 

[oldude]

That type of attitude can be infectious. If she comes to Storrs, hopefully her attitude and grit will spread throughout the team, it couldn't hurt.

I think the Huskies already have that attitude. Maybe CW is looking to find a group of similar others.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Alternative facts on demonstration.

Really? The peripheral stats make the case that UConn was better prior to Stewart becoming a force in the tourney.

 

[Tonyc]

I would be shocked if Christyn Williams didnt come to UConn for a couple of reasons. One UConn is at a different level and with this years freshman class added to the existing upper classman there is no question UConn is set to win multiple NC's in the future and there is no other team close. Some posters mentioned SC had a former Tenn coach added to the coaching staff. Well perhaps CW was interested in Tenn because of their former asst coach and because of what Tenn once was . Tenn is no longer a threat. With that said SC is not what Tenn once was so I cant count SC in and as good as SC was last year they are no UConn.

As far as bigs. We had Collier playing the post last season and we were undefeated in the regular season so let Baylor and Texas load their teams with height and let that height sit on the bench until those girls realize if they want playtime and exposure and a future in BB they need to transfer to a team that needs height. Stockpiling height when lineups only need one or 2 post players is silly. Only make sense.

 

[Charliebball]

Add in Ezi and all of a sudden, it's a class that rivals Stewie, Mo and Morgan!

that's a wonderful thought but the odds are just as good that none of those three end up at UConn...........hate to be the voice of doom and gloom but I don't want anybody getting too disappointed if this doesn't transpire..........as I've said before, the good news is when a player chooses another school it just leaves more room for an equally good or even better player in the next year's class.................hope for the best but prepare for the worst!!!

 

[Go/huskies]

Looking at both rosters, I would say Williams has a better chance to win at Uconn. Also Dawn hasn’t signed an elite player since 2014, she got lucky with 2 high level transfers, but Williams has to think about who she will be playing with for the next four years.

 

[Shorty Dee]

If Ms. Williams wants Championships and want to be the best player she can be, and play for the best Coaches in Wbb, UConn should be her choice. Geno Auriemma is better than Dawn Staley, and Chris Dailey is the best Associate Head Coach anyone could have and ask for. If you ask any player or former player who they like more or associate with more, the answer is always C.D.

 

[cbraarj]

and God forbid she not come home with the gold....that's a lot of pressure...

IMO Vic Schaefer best coach in the SEC! I have been a fan of Dawns since her Virginia days! A great player but an average coach for now.

 

[JordyG]

Add in Ezi and all of a sudden, it's a class that rivals Stewie, Mo and Morgan!

Keep it up pal. I love the way you talk.

 

[ucalum]

Have we heard when or if ONO will visit Georgia or Duke? The one article mentioned she wanted to make a decision during the early signing period which is approaching fast

 

[Hope]

Meg and Christyn. I think the word is “unstoppable.” And Christyn knows it.

Unstoppable? I'm trying to recall the last time I came across that word in print.

 

[SCGamecock]

IMO Vic Schaefer best coach in the SEC! I have been a fan of Dawns since her Virginia days! A great player but an average coach for now.

Your “best coach in the SEC” hasn’t beaten SC or Dawn in 10+ tries and lost to her three times last year, including twice after the lost of their #2 offensive option. What?

Schaefer is often called the best defensive coach in the league even though Dawn’s defenses consistently outclass and outrank his in most defensive categories year after year after year... Look I don’t mind believing that Schaefer is a great coach, because he is. He’s very good.. but the best in the SEC? What exactly are we basing these statements on? Where are the receipts? Are we calling him the best coach regardless of the facts or are we presenting actual evidence? OR, is he the best because he figured out the key to beating UConn is a 6’7 post player and a 5’4 point guard? That’s literally the only thing I could find.

...But he’s the best coach, so he’ll eventually figure out how to beat the 2nd or 3rd best coach in the league, right?

 

[sharris952]

I would be shocked if Christyn Williams didnt come to UConn for a couple of reasons. One UConn is at a different level and with this years freshman class added to the existing upper classman there is no question UConn is set to win multiple NC's in the future and there is no other team close. Some posters mentioned SC had a former Tenn coach added to the coaching staff. Well perhaps CW was interested in Tenn because of their former asst coach and because of what Tenn once was . Tenn is no longer a threat. With that said SC is not what Tenn once was so I cant count SC in and as good as SC was last year they are no UConn.

As far as bigs. We had Collier playing the post last season and we were undefeated in the regular season so let Baylor and Texas load their teams with height and let that height sit on the bench until those girls realize if they want playtime and exposure and a future in BB they need to transfer to a team that needs height. Stockpiling height when lineups only need one or 2 post players is silly. Only make sense.

Time will tell. The coach that is at SC was the lead recruiter for the class that Tenn just signed. And though UConn has in the past been on another level, the last 4 years was more the result of great coaching with a generational player, Breanna Stewart. Last year's UConn team was not invincible and therefore had to work to win in the 4th qtr of some big games last year and eventually lost in the final four. No disrespect, but nowadays some players like to competition and to be on a team that can either beat the supposed bully or rival the them. South Carolina present this challenge if they get these two players, given the existing talent on their team. If we don't Dawn will continue to pursue talent. No matter UConn may think of Dawn, she doesn't back down from a challenge.

 

[sharris952]

IMO Vic Schaefer best coach in the SEC! I have been a fan of Dawns since her Virginia days! A great player but an average coach for now.

Puhleeez. If Vic is the best coach, then Dawn is his mother or proverbial Daddy. She has beaten him 10 times in a row. She loses a star player and beats him for an SEC title without her. She, then for good measure, beat him again after his team was making a big run of knocking off 2 #1 seeds and defending champion UConn, again without one of her best players. If, Vic is the best coach, I will continue to endorse the coach #2 in your eyes. I like the results better. Take of the hatoraid.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Puhleeez. If Vic is the best coach, then Dawn is his mother or proverbial Daddy.

It has to be said that Schaefer lacks one high school AA on his roster, I believe. Plus, he keeps winning despite a 37% shooter taking by far the most shots on the team. Staley's really good but that's awfully impressive.

 

[Charliebball]

Your “best coach in the SEC” hasn’t beaten SC or Dawn in 10+ tries and lost to her three times last year, including twice after the lost of their #2 offensive option. What?

Schaefer is often called the best defensive coach in the league even though Dawn’s defenses consistently outclass and outrank his in most defensive categories year after year after year... Look I don’t mind believing that Schaefer is a great coach, because he is. He’s very good.. but the best in the SEC? What exactly are we basing these statements on? Where are the receipts? Are we calling him the best coach regardless of the facts or are we presenting actual evidence? OR, is he the best because he figured out the key to beating UConn is a 6’7 post player and a 5’4 point guard? That’s literally the only thing I could find.

...But he’s the best coach, so he’ll eventually figure out how to beat the 2nd or 3rd best coach in the league, right?

isn't it fair to say that South Carolina has had superior talent to Schaefer's teams over the past few years? As Geno always says, you can't win without talent no matter how good a coach you are...............

 

[HuskyMJ]

It has to be said that Schaefer lacks one high school AA on his roster, I believe. Plus, he keeps winning despite a 37% shooter taking by far the most shots on the team. Staley's really good but that's awfully impressive.

Recruiting is a big part of evaluating a college coach. Too many people try to separate it, I don't get it.

 

[HuskyMJ]

isn't it fair to say that South Carolina has had superior talent to Schaefer's teams over the past few years? As Geno always says, you can't win without talent no matter how good a coach you are.....

Well how good of a coach are you if you can't get said talent you need to win with?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Recruiting is a big part of evaluating a college coach. Too many people try to separate it, I don't get it.

If you really wanna break Staley's resume down, her greatest success came after she received two highly-rated transfers. Nothing wrong with that, but outside of Tyasha Harris and hometown girl A'ja Wilson has she done a ton in the recruiting department?

 

[HuskyMJ]

If you really wanna break Staley's resume down, her greatest success came after she received two highly-rated transfers. Nothing wrong with that but outside of Tyasha Harris and hometown girl A'ja Wilson, has she done a ton in the recruiting department?

I don't see huge differences, its all procurement of players. Isn't recruiting a transfer still recruiting? They take official visits, are wooed by numerous schools. I assume the South Carolina transfers had a lot of suitors.