Duke’s Celeste Taylor Enters Transfer Portal

[Rowdy831]

She might not be looking at this extra year as a BB year as much as maybe another level in her education. I don't see her getting drafted next year high enough to stick but going to a Blue Blood academic school would be a move you would expect from a Duke graduate.

 

[DefenseBB]

One NCAA bid in three seasons . . .

Technically 1 for 2. You actually have to play a full season to be considered…

 

[ShmiCO]

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.

I'm ok with transfers at the players discretion too. As for not having to sit out a year, I believe that's only after the very first transfer. For subsequent transfers they sit out a year unless they win an appeal for special circumstances such as an issue with the head coach or program.

Not every recruit gets the college choice right -- most are literally still children when they choose, and not all have the advantage of engaged, savvy parents. I think the first free transfer is a good thing. And I think sitting out for repeat transfers is also good thing too, it incentivized better decision making.

 

[BRS24]

Taylor to OSU - link to new school thread:

2023 New school commitments by Transfers

As rumored.. A few reactions, both as a WBB enthusiast and as an ND fan: - I remember that for the last few years, more than a few recruiting observers were noting how often UCLA was popping up on non-West Coast prospects' top Ten, then Top Five lists. It perplexed more than a few posters...

the-boneyard.com

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Hopefully, this is the last time we see this thread title. lol

 

[sun]

I doubt that Taylor chose Ohio State because they beat UConn since she should know that's not likely to happen again anytime soon.

 

[#12in21]

Out of the portal and on to tOSU

 

[oldude]

Good move by Taylor. She’ll step into the starting spot that’s open due to the graduation of Mikesell. While she’s not the shooter that Mikesell is, Taylor’s defensive ability will fit nicely with tOSU’s pressure defense.