DeShields Might Visit South Carolina

[Wbbfan1]

http://www.gogamecocks.com/2014/05/10/596136/deshields-to-visit-usc.html?sp=/99/113/&ihp=1

Article is written by the beat writer for South Carolina

 

[EricLA]

Interesting. Maybe Cooper would like to follow her there. That would be awesome for WCBB and a huge blow to Tennessee...

If you look at SC's roster, compared to Tennessee's, Coates (a freshman like Russell) had a superior freshman campaign. When you look at the potential starters over the next several years, and you compare the 2014 verbals each school received, SC's future looks brighter than Tennessee's.

Wilson, White, Duckett, and Cuevas vs. Nared, Middleton and Dunbar. Not even really close - SC's class is much better. SC will have 4 seniors next season, so they will have plenty of scholly room to take whoever they want for the class of 2015.

 

[msf22b]

Why would it be a 2-year wait at SC? Both SC and Tenn are in the SEC. UNC is in the ACC. 1 year wait for either school. Same goes for Georgia. Now, GA Tech is a different story...

My bad.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

I think Diamond would be welcomed at USC with open arms. Apparently she and A'ja are friends, but if Cooper goes to Tennessee, I think Diamond ends up there.

 

[wes33]

Just trying to keep every thing looking lily white but like all of us she want look good in ORANGE.

 

[Bayareahusky]

If Diamond goes to the Orange along with Tea, I don't think it would matter one iota..... Tennessee needs a new coaching staff if they are to rejoin the elite...... that is their achilles heel now.....they are being passed as we speak..... and they need to focus on fundamentals..... in all phases...... JMHO

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I know I don't have to open the thread and I am not saying this future of DD does not have ramifications worth discussing, but: I am over it until there is something concrete to discuss. She "may" visit a school , really?! PT was really hard today and there was a hair in my pie, but I don't think those thinks are influencing my opinion on this none news.

 

[Bayareahusky]

Yes, Diamond was supposed to revolutionize UNC like Mercedes was supposed to do at Tennessee, as Aja is expected to do at USC......

Nothing is an earthquake...... and far too much emphasis is placed on recruiting..... or "who goes where"......

It is what you do with what you get which is the biggest determinant of a program's success

 

[sarals24]

Well, DD did bring UNC back from obscurity to an Elite 8 finish. There's not a lot to talk about in the offseason anyway, and the NFOY transferring isn't something that happens every year.

 

[triaddukefan]

I may visit South Carolina (the state, not the school) next month..... should I make a thread about it ??

 

[Bayareahusky]

This may sound blasphemous, but an Elite 8 finish in WCBB is not very difficult to do. In the men's game I would give it more credence..... for instance, next year, after the top 2 or 3 teams..... everyone else will be playing in a different league.

 

[reno tony]

I may visit South Carolina (the state, not the school) next month..... should I make a thread about it ??

How tall are you and how many years of eligibility do you have? Say hello to A'ja or Aja for me. Enjoy S.C., it is quite beautiful.

 

[triaddukefan]

I just cant see Deshields at USCarolina....... I just can't...

How tall are you and how many years of eligibility do you have? Say hello to A'ja or Aja for me. Enjoy S.C., it is quite beautiful.

Well if I was on a bb roster.... I'd probably be listed at 5'11 or 6'0. But in real life Im just 5'9...... maybe 5'10 in the right pair of rockports No eligibility left, but even if i did... i havent played a competitive game of basketball since 1998...... so my shot is a bit rusty.

 

[HuskyNan]

Do not make me lock another thread. Let's try to be grown ups in this one.

Before you hit the Post Reply button, imagine a bunch of people calling your child or grandchild the names you're about to use to describe Diamond DeShields. These people don't know your child and don't know why she's doing what she is but they're passing judgement on her and calling her names. Think, people.

 

[EricLA]

Well, DD did bring UNC back from obscurity to an Elite 8 finish. There's not a lot to talk about in the offseason anyway, and the NFOY transferring isn't something that happens every year.

That is true to a degree, but it wasn't just DD. The rest of the starting 5 for UNC was really good. Now having said that, it will be very interesting to see how Mavunga, Washington, Gray and McDaniel do next year with no DD on the roster. UNC did not really add much in their 2014 recruiting class - I think only Jamie Cherry, a top 50'ish PG. Not sure if they got any other transfers or JUCO players.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I'm not surprised that Diamond may look at USC-East.

I haven't read anything that explains Diamond's dissatisfaction with UNC. I hope she takes her time to be clear on what was wrong there and what she is looking for.

She's talented enough that her decision may affect the balance of power. As long as she doesn't wind up at ND, I'm happy.

Best wishes, Diamond.

 

[VAMike23]

Just trying to keep every thing looking lily white but like all of us she want look good in ORANGE.

Oddly, orange was the favorite color of Frank Sinatra. I never understood that

 

[msf22b]

I'm not surprised that Diamond may look at USC-East.

She's talented enough that her decision may affect the balance of power. As long as she doesn't wind up at ND, I'm happy.

Best wishes, Diamond.

I think ND would be a fantastic choice for her and the rivalry.

 

[sivad40]

^ UNC didn't get anyone else. UNC put all of their eggs in getting White or Wilson.

 

[triaddukefan]

^ UNC didn't get anyone else. UNC put all of their eggs in getting White or Wilson.

They better hope #13 and #30 can step it up next season and provide some quality depth....

 

[pinotbear]

Oddly, orange was the favorite color of Frank Sinatra. I never understood that

It can be .. difficult .. to look good in orange: sometimes, ya look like pumpkin puke ..

 

[sivad40]

I think ND would be a fantastic choice for her and the rivalry.

She would have to sit out for 2 years if she went to ND.

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They better hope #13 and #30 can step it up next season and provide some quality depth....

Yes the Hillarys need to step it up.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

It can be .. difficult .. to look good in orange: sometimes, ya look like pumpkin puke ..

As long as it isn't Clemson orange it's at least tolerable.

 

[reno tony]

I hope DD doesn't go into detail about why she left. Quite frankly it isn't anyone's business except UNC and hers. It is disappointing when they start "airing their dirty laundry".

 

[caramel]

Agree,that whatever reason Diamond is leaving North Carolina,is her,her family,and the team's business,and not necessarily ours.

We all need to remember,that even though Diamond has a year in college completed,she is still a young lady.Heck,even a senior in college is still a young lady.
For whatever her thinking is,I just hope Diamond finds a college where she feels comfortable,and can grow as a person.

As far as North Carolina is concerned,I believe they will still do well with the present team,and through future recruits,in league and tournament play.Several players on the team were considered by Connecticut,and that tells me that they can become special with hard work and coaching.

Speaking of coaching,one thing bothers me very much.
Geno is an exceptional coach,and we all realize that.There are few,in my opinion,who presently match up with his talent of getting the best out of his people.
However,I feel sometimes I read the post views of where other coaches fall short of developing talent,whether they are experienced or not,as head coaches.

It can be hard being a head coach,for several reasons.The person you recruited could be very different from what you thought they were when you recruited/scouted them.
Personalities on a team may not mesh as well as expected or wanted.Even assistant coaches may not gel with a player or players,that the head coach never anticipated.
Personal lives beyond the basketball arena could effect an attitude,or confidence,or even an understanding of what is going on during practice or games.
The personnel today,overall, is much more talented than it was,say 15 years ago,so,being a star above the crowd is harder for fans to discover.

There could be many reasons why a very talented young lady never reaches what many perceive as her full potential.
Assuming the coach cannot fully bring out that talent,no matter how long the coach has been coaching,may not be an accurate summary.Results can sometimes be deceiving.

We are very fortunate,not only to enjoy a great head coach,but,also,some impressive assistant coaches at Connecticut.
I still give respect to other coaching staffs,for,I believe in most cases,they were hired for very good reasons,and many have achieved,and will achieve,much success.