Diamond in the Hartford Courant

[HuskyNan]

Ok they still miss the tournament the year before.

That had nothing to do with Diamond being at UNC or not. The Tar Heels were devastated by injuries that year and had only 3 players that were able to play in all games.

 

[triaddukefan]

The question is whether those other players can put those shots into the hoop. Reynolds Carter & Graves haven't exactly been scoring machines.



Making the E8 means you won one game against a quality team. Diamond was outstanding in that 2 point win over 13th seeded UT Martin. DeShields scored 15 points on a sparkling 3-12 from the floor. She had nice games against Mich St and SC but again came up short vs. Stanford, going 5-15. Her 3 point shooting for the tournament was a less than impressive 3-15.

I'm willing to say that very few players "lead" their teams in the NCAA's as freshmen. DeShields may well do it while at Tenn. But it seems to me that her legend has been written before she's accomplished anything to deserve it.

UT-Martin was robbed in that game...... UNC should have been sent home

 

[donalddoowop]

All DeShield has shown so far is a swagger. Sure she is talented and has skills. But that only reminds me of Diggins. Skylar had talent, skills and swagger too. She also had a better coach and a much better supporting cast. And she graduated without a ring.

That's cold, Alydar.

BroadwayVa, confidence with talent is better.