Gamecocks 2022-23: Part One

[Creature]

Same for me as well, however I REALLY like Watkins. I would be fine if we got Williams but in watching Watkins frequently I get goose bumps every time. 6-2, long, incredible handles, extremely high motor on both ends, and a shot maker from everywhere. She has obliterated the EYBL circuit so far and I like our chances because I’m hearing she’s not exactly set on staying West. She wants to be seen in prime time action on the big stage and in front of larger crowds. Who does that sound like?

My only Ju Ju Watkins hmm moment is that Sierra Canyon is a manufactured program like IMG. Sometimes talent there is overestimated given the weakness in competition. However, EYBL AAU is a great indicator of talent. Would love to see her play over here in the east this year in EYBL action.

 

[Creature]

I am adding Riley Staack to my 23 wish list as well as Mary Ashley Groot. Will they ever be starters? Probably not. … but they are solid rotational pieces imo .

 

[Creature]

I hope this second NC leads to recruits from west of the Mississippi committing to come to USC. I had to familiarize with the Williams and Watkins names you were mentioning b/c I pretty much pay little mind to recruits from the SW and pacific parts of the country since Dawn hasn’t had success yet getting those top HS recruits to come here (Betts being the last one I payed attention to and of course, ). I pretty have concentrated more on recruits from the east and Midwest.

Destiny Littleton is from California btw

 

[Creature]

In 2024 there is a very underrated recruit out there thats stock will rise from AAU ball this Summer and subsequent High School Play.
Ja Morant’s sister. Teniya Morant. Not saying that we offer but I hope the staff tracks This prospect giving her family lineage and the history of the father getting results

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[SCspur]

My only Ju Ju Watkins hmm moment is that Sierra Canyon is a manufactured program like IMG. Sometimes talent there is overestimated given the weakness in competition. However, EYBL AAU is a great indicator of talent. Would love to see her play over here in the east this year in EYBL action.

SC played multiple national powerhouse programs this past year and went 30-2. They played some schools from Texas, Powerhouse NewHope Academy, Powerhouse Christ The King, and then lost to both Etiwanda and La Jolla Country Day (Maxpreps Top 5 teams) and then turned around to beat both back to back and won the State Championship against another powerhouse Archbishop Mitty.

Last month in Hampton Va at Boo Williams, she averaged something like 28 ppg, 10 rpg, 4 apg, 4 spg, 2 bpg.

Last Summer for the u16 national squad she led the team with 18 ppg, 6 rpg, 6 spg, and 3 apg. She’s legit. Reminds me of Arike Ogunbowale and Jackie Young with her scoring ability. She can put up points in a blink of an eye, but you look twice and her other numbers are elite as well.

Boo Williams Highlights where she was MVP of session 1:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc04by9vPHl/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

[JDuro]

Destiny Littleton is from California btw

Yes, and the Gamecocks recruited her but she initially chose to stay close to home, finally getting her on the third try. Getting them on the transfer market is nice - better late than never, but I’m talking about high school commitments.

 

[jpp13]

I know UConn is and I assume Stanford is as well. Anymore confirmed OOC games for the Gamecocks?

 

[SCGamecock]

Yes, and the Gamecocks recruited her but she initially chose to stay close to home, finally getting her on the third try. Getting them on the transfer market is nice - better late than never, but I’m talking about high school commitments.

Getting Watkins from off the West Coast would be a boom heard across WBB. If two national titles in 5 years doesn’t convince you that SC is legit, pulling one of the best prospects out of Cali in recent years will definitely do it.

 

[triaddukefan]

There aren't enough shots in a game.

You see I amended my hope for Rivers, after coming to my senses.

 

[Creature]

SC played multiple national powerhouse programs this past year and went 30-2. They played some schools from Texas, Powerhouse NewHope Academy, Powerhouse Christ The King, and then lost to both Etiwanda and La Jolla Country Day (Maxpreps Top 5 teams) and then turned around to beat both back to back and won the State Championship against another powerhouse Archbishop Mitty.

Last month in Hampton Va at Boo Williams, she averaged something like 28 ppg, 10 rpg, 4 apg, 4 spg, 2 bpg.

Last Summer for the u16 national squad she led the team with 18 ppg, 6 rpg, 6 spg, and 3 apg. She’s legit. Reminds me of Arike Ogunbowale and Jackie Young with her scoring ability. She can put up points in a blink of an eye, but you look twice and her other numbers are elite as well.

Boo Williams Highlights where she was MVP of session 1:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc04by9vPHl/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Do . We are absolutely sure that she is not Bronny James lite. Who goes to the same school by the way

 

[jake0414]

I know UConn is and I assume Stanford is as well. Anymore confirmed OOC games for the Gamecocks?

UCLA at a ”neutral” site in North Carolina I believe.

 

[SCspur]

Do . We are absolutely sure that she is not Bronny James lite. Who goes to the same school by the way

1000% positive. She’s the real deal and was a top ranked player at Windward HS before going to SC this past season. She’s going to be a star.

 

[SCspur]

UCLA at a ”neutral” site in North Carolina I believe.

Where has this been reported? UCLA and SC in NC? That’s a bit odd.

 

[jumpstart]

I think Cooper is a better shooter and she is good athlete. However, Rivers is an elite athlete. I will miss seeing her glide up and down the court. In the end I think Cooper will be just as good if not better than Rivers.

I have seen Cooper and Rivers play and Rivers plays more out of control and Cooper plays within the scheme. Cooper is an upgrade in a "team" sense than Rivers. Rivers never got over the "I'm the star" label from high school. It takes a year or more to transition and she wasn't willing to do her part. She will be good but if she doesn't transition into a team player she won't do NC St. any favors.

 

[jake0414]

Where has this been reported? UCLA and SC in NC? That’s a bit odd.

Coach Cori Close mentioned it in a recent zoom call with UCLA WBB program donors. Don’t remember specific location and date. Sometime in November I seem to recall.

 

[TC22]

Coach Cori Close mentioned it in a recent zoom call with UCLA WBB program donors. Don’t remember specific location and date. Sometime in November I seem to recall.

Cori wants to put that #1 ranked recruiting class to the test, huh? Should be a fun game.

 

[visitingcock]

I dunno who NationsElite is but they are high on Talaysia.

 

[Iluvacc2]

I've seen Dawn post quite a bit about Griner and her situation, strangely her former college coach hasn't done the same

 

[TC22]

I've seen Dawn post quite a bit about Griner and her situation, strangely her former college coach hasn't done the same

Are we surprised? Her former coach is having a statue erected of LSU’s most famous alumnus but don’t remember there being a discussion about BG at Baylor.

 

[cancontent]

I dunno who NationsElite is but they are high on Talaysia.

Looking at their Twitter handle, they look to be new to the game. Not much of a presence but seem to be based in Kentucky from the google search I completed. Focused on both football and basketball it seems.

 

[visitingcock]

I dunno who NationsElite is but they are high on Talaysia.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FThmbRbXoAIQY7l?format=jpg&name=900x900

 

[visitingcock]

ESPN Hoopgurlz has issued its top 100 revising previous rankings for '23 and Top 60 for 2024,

Fulwiley dropped about 10 spots and Del Rosario jumped about ten. No Riley Stack in the Top 100. Mary Ashley Groot is ranked. All of our 2024 player of interest are highly ranked. Does anybody know how seriously we are pursuing '23 Chloe Kitts?

2023 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings - espnW 100 - ESPN

2024 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings - Super 60 - ESPN

 

[SCGamecock]

ESPN Hoopgurlz has issued its top 100 revising previous rankings for '23 and Top 60 for 2024,

Fulwiley dropped about 10 spots and Del Rosario jumped about ten. No Riley Stack in the Top 100. Mary Ashley Groot is ranked. All of our 2024 player of interest are highly ranked. Does anybody know how seriously we are pursuing '23 Chloe Kitts?

2023 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings - espnW 100 - ESPN

2024 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings - Super 60 - ESPN

I’ve only heard through the grapevine that we’re recruiting Kitts, but I do know for sure that we’re recruiting Prosper and Booker, two similar players to Kitts.

 

[cancontent]

I’ve only heard through the grapevine that we’re recruiting Kitts, but I do know for sure that we’re recruiting Prosper and Booker, two similar players to Kitts.

I've been curious as to whether South Carolina had interest. Thanks for posting this. Huge fan of hers since I saw her at the age of 14.

 

[TC22]

Kitts and Fulwiley are playing on the same AAU team I believe.

 

[SCspur]

Kitts and Fulwiley are playing on the same AAU team I believe.

Fulwiley plays for Team Curry. Kitts plays for SE All Stars BC.

 

[Creature]

Kitts and Fulwiley are playing on the same AAU team I believe.

No and I say that confidently. Kitts is from Washington State. Fulwiley plays for FBC United out of Atlanta the last 3 years.

 

[Creature]

We forget about the possibility of Zoe Brooks for a scholly in 2023..dont sleep on this scoring monster.

 

[TC22]

No and I say that confidently. Kitts is from Washington State. Fulwiley plays for FBC United out of Atlanta the last 3 years.

OK. I’m thinking of somebody else but….IDK who.

 

[Cockygirl]

Didn’t Chloe and Fulwiley play on the same Overtime WBB team that Zia coached? Maybe that’s what you were thinking.