Duke’s Celeste Taylor Enters Transfer Portal

[kidfrom360]

Initially she was coming back to Duke for her 5th year of eligibility, but just announced that she will be entering the portal.

Top scorer Taylor 2nd Duke starter to enter portal

 

[JellyBean]

Did not see that coming.

 

[oldude]

Yet another “double transfer” basketball nomad who started out traveling a long way from HS in NY to play at Texas, then on to Duke and now will use her 5th year of eligibility to play somewhere else.

While I don’t begrudge any athlete the opportunity afforded them by the extra Covid year. I will be happy when the 5th year of eligibility goes away after the 2024-25 season. It has made coaches lazy when it comes to recruiting and developing kids out of HS and it’s terribly unfair to any HS recruit from 2021 on, who has to compete with 5th year players for PT.

 

[hoopsfan22]

I'd be in favor in getting rid of the Covid year at this point. Few of the top players you'd really want to have back for an extra season are using it anyway. It was fine to let players who were seniors in 2020 and robbed of their last full season or a chance at a championship to get an extra year, but it's hard for me to feel the same way about someone that was a freshman or sophomore in 2020.

 

[meyers7]

Like her when she was coming out of HS. Thought she seemed like a tough player who would have fit in at UCONN.

No, we don't need her now. Hope she lands someplace she likes.

 

[MSSportsGuy]

Sigh. Do some posters still think the ability for players to move anytime without sitting out is a good thing? Like why announce coming back for year 5 with no mention of leaving only to bolt a few weeks later?

I have regularly said there are valid reasons to transfer and I don't blame a player who experienced a coaching change or even wants more PT but some of this is ridiculous. There weren't players who were rising seniors and starters for highly competitive programs who transferred out like this before.

Okay, I'm done complaining for now.

 

[oldude]

Sigh. Do some posters still think the ability for players to move anytime without sitting out is a good thing? Like why announce coming back for year 5 with no mention of leaving only to bolt a few weeks later?

I have regularly said there are valid reasons to transfer and I don't blame a player who experienced a coaching change or even wants more PT but some of this is ridiculous. There weren't players who were rising seniors and starters for highly competitive programs who transferred out like this before.

Okay, I'm done complaining for now.

Sadly, it’s time for me to impart a bit of philosophical wisdom.

It is what it is……

While I suspect that doesn’t make you feel a whole lot better about what’s going on with the transfer portal, I figure it was worth a try.

 

[MSSportsGuy]

Sadly, it’s time for me to impart a bit of philosophical wisdom.

It is what it is……

While I suspect that doesn’t make you feel a whole lot better about what’s going on with the transfer portal, I figure it was worth a try.

Lol. Agreed. I'm just old and punchy this morning.

 

[Bone Dog]

I actually feel for Celeste. She made a poor choice initially — never really a good fit at Texas (I say this as a born Texan). The move to Duke could have been a better situation if they’d developed a better offensive game. I think she was weary of just playing fierce D. I hope she gets this choice right, wherever she ends up.

 

[oldude]

I actually feel for Celeste. She made a poor choice initially — never really a good fit at Texas (I say this as a born Texan). The move to Duke could have been a better situation if they’d developed a better offensive game. I think she was weary of just playing fierce D. I hope she gets this choice right, wherever she ends up.

Taylor is now a “one year rental” for some lucky program that needs a shooting guard. tOSU would be a really nice fit now that Mikesell is heading to the W, and everyone else is coming back.

 

[hoopsnloops32]

Taylor is now a “one year rental” for some lucky program that needs a shooting guard. tOSU would be a really nice fit now that Mikesell is heading to the W, and everyone else is coming back.

Taylor has never shot over 33% from three and is a 30% career average 3pt shooter and never shot over 37% from the field. Who wants that in a shooting guard?

 

[BRS24]

Per ESPN, also considered prior to committing to TX - Stanford, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Tennessee, however her wants/needs may be completely different now then back in 2019.

 

[JellyBean]

Taylor has never shot over 33% from three and is a 30% career average 3pt shooter and never shot over 37% from the field. Who wants that in a shooting guard?

Some program will take that career 30% shooter from three.

 

[Carnac]

Sadly, it’s time for me to impart a bit of philosophical wisdom.

It is what it is……

While I suspect that doesn’t make you feel a whole lot better about what’s going on with the transfer portal, I figure it was worth a try.

As a wise man once said....this too shall pass. Until then (as a head coach) you make the necessary adjustments and do what you have to do and bring in the best players you can get to fill out your roster either through the portal or recruitment. The 2024-2025 season will be here before you know it, and things return back to normal.

 

[Plebe]

Patiently awaiting the reaction of @triaddukefan to this bit of surprising news.

 

[Bone Dog]

Patiently awaiting the reaction of @triaddukefan to this bit of surprising news.

We all feel for you, @triaddukefan

 

[sun]

The difference between making 30, 33 or 35 three point shots per 100 is miniscule.
One would think that Taylor can make up for any shooting disparity with her defense.
She's only the very good player that she is.

 

[ccwarrior]

Sigh. Do some posters still think the ability for players to move anytime without sitting out is a good thing? Like why announce coming back for year 5 with no mention of leaving only to bolt a few weeks later?

I have regularly said there are valid reasons to transfer and I don't blame a player who experienced a coaching change or even wants more PT but some of this is ridiculous. There weren't players who were rising seniors and starters for highly competitive programs who transferred out like this before.

Okay, I'm done complaining for now.

Coaches have done this for years, with little to no penalty, but players can't - ok. I think back on the dark ages when I played D-1 football and couldn't even have a PT job for some extra money (much less leave the school to play somewhere else without penalty). Please rethink "fairness."

 

[HopJim]

Lol. Agreed. I'm just old and punchy this morning.

Most basketball fans support player's ability to transfer and understand the benefits it provides players, coaches and teams. Personal opinion - the players and teams that benefit the most are relatively limited. As with most NCAA rules, the Transfer Portal will likely morph over time and hopefully the next version will keep the primary benefits while fine tuning some of the speed bumps that currently make this a controversial program.

 

[MSSportsGuy]

Most basketball fans support player's ability to transfer and understand the benefits it provides players, coaches and teams. Personal opinion - the players and teams that benefit the most are relatively limited. As with most NCAA rules, the Transfer Portal will likely morph over time and hopefully the next version will keep the primary benefits while fine tuning some of the speed bumps that currently make this a controversial program.

I am supportive to the point where if a player wants to leave, they can and should be able to. I am not supportive of not sitting out, and less of multiple transfers. Kids are allowed to make mistakes and change their minds of course, but to pubically announce they were coming back to only pivot a short time later, from a player who is a starter and contibutor, who already saw two teammates transfer out from the backcourt, just makes me shake my head. I'd question taking her on as a player but I'm not a coach who would need to be concerned about it.

 

[triaddukefan]

Patiently awaiting the reaction of @triaddukefan to this bit of surprising news.

Was setting up to be a wonderful night, just finished grilling (charcoal) some burgers, chicken, and scallops.... Was settled in for a night of Survivor and Fear Factor, figured lemme log on to the BY for a few minutes for some juicy transfer news. Logged on, then logged off.. Let out a groan and grabbed a pillow

My partner asked me if I was ok.. I said nope.. Imma be in a bad mood the rest of the night. I explained the situation, and the transfer portal, grad transfers, and the covid year. She offered some Godiva chocolate to try to ease my pain. I asked if i could have the whole bar, she said nope and i let out another groan and stuck my head in the pillow again.

 

[JellyBean]

Was setting up to be a wonderful night, just finished grilling (charcoal) some burgers, chicken, and scallops.... Was settled in for a night of Survivor and Fear Factor, figured lemme log on to the BY for a few minutes for some juicy transfer news. Logged on, then logged off.. Let out a groan and grabbed a pillow

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My partner asked me if I was ok.. I said nope.. Imma be in a bad mood the rest of the night. I explained the situation, and the transfer portal, grad transfers, and the covid year. She offered some Godiva chocolate to try to ease my pain. I asked if i could have the whole bar, she said nope and i let out another groan and stuck my head in the pillow again.

I knew you would take the news like a champ

 

[oldude]

Was setting up to be a wonderful night, just finished grilling (charcoal) some burgers, chicken, and scallops.... Was settled in for a night of Survivor and Fear Factor, figured lemme log on to the BY for a few minutes for some juicy transfer news. Logged on, then logged off.. Let out a groan and grabbed a pillow

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My partner asked me if I was ok.. I said nope.. Imma be in a bad mood the rest of the night. I explained the situation, and the transfer portal, grad transfers, and the covid year. She offered some Godiva chocolate to try to ease my pain. I asked if i could have the whole bar, she said nope and i let out another groan and stuck my head in the pillow again.

Hate to beat a man when he’s down. But what are your thoughts about Associate HC Winston Gandy leaving Durham for SC?

 

[DefenseBB]

Hate to beat a man when he’s down. But what are your thoughts about Associate HC Winston Gandy leaving Durham for SC?

Really? Why not just kick the man when is down?

 

[Cedar]

Was setting up to be a wonderful night, just finished grilling (charcoal) some burgers, chicken, and scallops.... Was settled in for a night of Survivor and Fear Factor, figured lemme log on to the BY for a few minutes for some juicy transfer news. Logged on, then logged off.. Let out a groan and grabbed a pillow

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My partner asked me if I was ok.. I said nope.. Imma be in a bad mood the rest of the night. I explained the situation, and the transfer portal, grad transfers, and the covid year. She offered some Godiva chocolate to try to ease my pain. I asked if i could have the whole bar, she said nope and i let out another groan and stuck my head in the pillow again.

You and your partner might want to avoid the chocolate. Consumer Reports found lead and cadmium in dark chocolate.

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