Oh my. That is scary. Indiana has something brewing and they, like a lot of programs that were in the Elite Eight, could be a huge threat. Coach Moren, in her 9th season, has that Indiana program playing some incredible basketball and highly competitive.Teams that lose big to UConn the prior season Tournament sometimes do very well the next season.
sorry, just when you see what UNC has done recruting wise and in the tournament. Nc st as well Duke has to keep up.
those are my 4 too. North Carolina being the alternate.
ND is better than UNC. Texas & Iowa are better than UNC in my opinion.
Kara has done “alright” in my opinion, but this year is the big test for her.
Looking at their non-conference schedule—Lawson didn’t do herself any favors AT ALL. Their best game(s) is the PK85 to be honest. I know she wants those W’s, but c’mon….!Glad you said that, If I would have said it, yall would have accused me of drinking too much
My hopes for the coming season... deliver some payback to a few teams... (looking at you VPI, UVA, GaTech, State, Boston College, Miami, FSU, and of course the neighbors down the road)... make it to at least Saturday in the ACC tournament, and win at least one game in the NCAA tournament.
Now if Duke does shock the world and make its to Dallas....... all of the liquor joints, pastry shops , and possible jails in Central NC should be on high alert.
We’ll see how the current roster adjusts to Coach Abe’s physical style of play. The SEC has bigger, stronger players than the AAC; she may not have as much success there. Ask C Vivian Stringer how the physical defense worked in the Big 10
I'm not sure what happened to them last year. They had lost some great bigs but to finish below .500 was sortve surprising, especially since I thought they picked up good talent in the portal. I think their freshman Janiah Barker is going to be really good and I still believe in Jordan Nixon. Final four seems like a stretch as I'd be surprised if they finish top 4 in the SEC next year.
True. If the guard play isn't there they won't make the FF.
Just to be fair, defense probably wasn't the problem. For each of the last 2 years, Rutgers had the lowest points against for in-conference games in the Big 10 (and probably other seasons as well, the stats just were not on the B1G website). While Vivian didn't coach this last season, I'm sure it was her defense being played.
NC was SC toughest game in the NCAA tournament. Iowa got beat by Creighton on their homecourt. SC smoked Creighton by 30. Going by the eye test and those results it would be hard for me to think Iowa is better than a UNC team that is adding top 20 recruits to what they already have.
I would be shocked if the final 4 does not include SC, UConn, and Stanford for the 3rd year straight. Tennesse on paper should be the fourth team but we don't know how Tennessee will mesh with all the new players they have. I will go with the ACC champion as the 4th team.
Yeah. You may be right. UNC did get SC a time and a half. And you’re right about Iowa/Creighton. Texas may be a little bit down now compared to what they were due to Matharu leaving. I do like ND chances (if they stay healthy).
I would be surprised if Texas or LSU makes final 4 this year. Both teams lost a lot of starters last year. Additionally Texas lost
i would be very surprised if either Texas or LSU makes final 4 this year. Both teams lost a lot of starters and Texas also lost top scorer off of bench. Both have some very good players coming in but they have never played with each other. Team chemistry is a big question as well as how well freshmen will play.
True, but Rutger’s emphasis was always on defense first. By mid year, the banging/bumping style of play caused injuries and the Scarlet Knights were usually too banged up to live up to their potential inthe post season.
I agree. Tennessee should make the FF. I think with the exception of Edie Darby a walk on and Jessie Rennie. That everyone else should get playing time. I can't wait to see Marta Suarez back on the court. Yes if the team does mesh I see them in the FF. Oh yeah I think the 1998 team had some new players come in. That worked out well.
