Diamond Deshields transferring from UNC

[RadyLady]

ESPN story

 

[LesMis89]

Is there any rule that she has to finish school at all ? If not I say make the jump to the WNBA
as an undrafted free agent.

The WNBA has a restriction that prevents it.

Re: NC's ability to restrict where DD goes - there was a pretty good player a couple of years ago that ended up at either a D2 or D3 school because of the restrictions placed on her transfer by the place she was leaving. Dang I wish my memory didn't stink.

 

[iri10]

Then why was Geno recruiting her up to the end?

(shrug) All recruiting is a risk, in the sense that you're speculating whether any given player will work in your system. If the player is really good, the potential return can be huge, so you're willing to take bigger risks.

But now Geno has had a year to see how she plays in a collegiate setting, and perhaps he has enough data by now to know whether he'd actually want her or not.

 

[RoyDodger]

Then why was Geno recruiting her up to the end?

I was referring to comments and things happening post-recruiting that I believe would indicate to Geno that she wasn't right for UConn. But that's just my opinion.

As for Geno's attempt to recruit Diamond DeShields "up to the end," wouldn't you agree that he doesn't always recruit young women who are right for UConn? Just in the last few years, haven't several left and transferred to other schools?

 

[meyers7]

 

[calpedaler]

The WNBA has a restriction that prevents it.

Re: NC's ability to restrict where DD goes - there was a pretty good player a couple of years ago that ended up at either a D2 or D3 school because of the restrictions placed on her transfer by the place she was leaving. Dang I wish my memory didn't stink.

Sydney Moss?

 

[Vowelguy]

The WNBA has a restriction that prevents it.

Re: NC's ability to restrict where DD goes - there was a pretty good player a couple of years ago that ended up at either a D2 or D3 school because of the restrictions placed on her transfer by the place she was leaving. Dang I wish my memory didn't stink.

Sydney Moss of Florida. Ended up at D3 Thomas More (KY), which lost in the D3 final 4 after Moss was hurt in the first half of their game.

 

[Tonyc]

She was UConn bound from everything I heard then chose UNC. Now after encouraging other girls to come to UNC she leaves. Tuff to figure out. This wasnt something that just happened because of Wilsons decision. This was something that was leaked a few days ago. So I have to think it wasn't about Wilson. Well gotta wonder if UConn is back on her list again and what if any other teams are too???? I guess we wait and see.

 

[Vowelguy]

"I do not know or understand why Diamond DeShields has decided to leave The University of North Carolina,"

That's a very strange statement coming as it did from the head coach. Did DD just pack up and leave without talking with anyone connected to the team?

At the very least it does not seem like she spoke to Hatchell.

 

[msf22b]

In "death penalty situations" players are free to transfer.

Regarding the SMU football situ:

All recruits and players were allowed to transfer without losing eligibility, and most did.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_penalty_(NCAA)

 

[rvwsleep]

I was referring to comments and things happening post-recruiting that I believe would indicate to Geno that she wasn't right for UConn. But that's just my opinion.

As for Geno's attempt to recruit Diamond DeShields "up to the end," wouldn't you agree that he doesn't always recruit young women who are right for UConn? Just in the last few years, haven't several left and transferred to other schools?

Look. I understand the Ms DeShields would be coming with a lot of baggage at this point but I can't imagine Geno turning her away if she asked to come to UCONN.
I just hope the reason for her leaving is not some horrible circumstance like Jannah Tucker.

 

[Sonny44]

Can you imagine the thread (and the backtracking by posters) if she choose to be a Huskie ?

Geno wouldn't want her.

 

[Blueballer]

For a 1 year waiting period to play again, the schools can restrict transfers. This happens occasionally in men's basketball. There is a 2 year waiting period to play for transfers in the same conference.

But that doesn't mean she can't transfer wherever she wants just that the school can give her a hard time. It's very rare that they would give her a hard time for an out of conf. school.

 

[Jackalope]

Which were her final set of schools before she committed? That's of


You're right unfortunately for the league fans, she won't be in the ACC. She'd have a two year wait to play if she transferred within the ACC.

Conn, Tenn, Duke, Maryland.

Duke would likely be out of the list because of the 2 year wait. Maryland is out of the ACC, so that is a possibility.

If she plays professionally abroad for one year, would she still be able to play for a Div I school the following year?

 

[triaddukefan]

You know this major news when the Triangle Sports Radio show has this among its lead-in for the Afternoon Drive time show.

 

[VAMike23]

Is there any rule that she has to finish school at all ? If not I say make the jump to the WNBA
as an undrafted free agent.

She cannot play in the "W" until such time as her entering class graduates from college. Ex: CP3 left for the WNBA after 3 seasons of play because she red-shirted one year

 

[Henry]

Haven't read the whole thread but my wife and I have been discussing it and she thinks she is headed to South Carolina. The hang up could be if Sylvia doesn't release her. If she does she may make it contingent on her not joining say an SEC school. I can't imagine Geno would take her even if she was considering UCONN. Why take a player who turned you down in the past and changed your recruiting focus? We have many guards coming in, granted not as good as she is but still,no! If she goes to SC, Dawn Staley is in for some chilly relationships with fellow coaches.

 

[meyers7]

If she plays professionally abroad for one year, would she still be able to play for a Div I school the following year?

I don't think the NCAA would let one go play "pro" for a year and come back and play "amateur" in college.

 

[Icebear]

Remember K State is not releasing a player.

 

[pvdoggy]

Haven't read the whole thread but my wife and I have been discussing it and she thinks she is headed to South Carolina. The hang up could be if Sylvia doesn't release her. If she does she may make it contingent on her not joining say an SEC school. I can't imagine Geno would take her even if she was considering UCONN. Why take a player who turned you down in the past and changed your recruiting focus? We have many guards coming in, granted not as good as she is but still,no! If she goes to SC, Dawn Staley is in for some chilly relationships with fellow coaches.

Hahaha.. I said it yesterday in the "rumor" thread that it is Wilson recruiting Deshields, not the other way around like
people were talking about

 

[Icebear]

Conn, Tenn, Duke, Maryland.

Duke would likely be out of the list because of the 2 year wait. Maryland is out of the ACC, so that is a possibility.

If she plays professionally abroad for one year, would she still be able to play for a Div I school the following year?

No, she would be professional unless she played for what was an amateur club which is not likely.

 

[loneycafe]

You know this major news when the Triangle Sports Radio show has this among its lead-in for the Afternoon Drive time show.

And when, on Pack Pride, there are more posts in the thread on the main board about DeShields' transferring than Jabari Parker declaring for the NBA.

 

[arch]

Why take a player who turned you down in the past and changed your recruiting focus? .

He's done it before, no? Another ACC team.

 

[triaddukefan]

Remember K State is not releasing a player.

Perhaps K State can just release that player to UNC in exchange for Deshields

 

[Dickers]

Look what this girl is potentially giving up. A chance for a National Championship. A change for National Player of the Year (after Stewie leaves). A chance to plays on the Olympic team ( if the powers that be are still around when her time would come). For what? A few dollars or euros? This doesn't add up. Could it be something even deeper??