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Hopefully Maddy will be back as we really need her depth in the backcourt. I think we can get minutes from Ayla and Maryam in almost every game. We're going to need to, so the starters don't have to play 35+ minutes every night.
 
Hopefully Maddy will be back as we really need her depth in the backcourt. I think we can get minutes from Ayla and Maryam in almost every game. We're going to need to, so the starters don't have to play 35+ minutes every night.
they can play all 10 in the majority of games I would guess.
 
Adhel and Maryam are easily the two most disappointing players. They both came in highly advertised and as of now look mediocre at best. I thought at the seasons end if those two could step up then the Gamecocks would be right where they need to be. With Watkins and Kitts out for the season it was even more important. It looks like it's not going to happen. I see a good season but this is not a Final Four team IMO.
 
Adhel and Maryam are easily the two most disappointing players. They both came in highly advertised and as of now look mediocre at best. I thought at the seasons end if those two could step up then the Gamecocks would be right where they need to be. With Watkins and Kitts out for the season it was even more important. It looks like it's not going to happen. I see a good season but this is not a Final Four team IMO.
And the fact that both are considered “bigs” on our roster makes it even more problematic, with two other “bigs”, Watkins and Kitts, on the injured list and gone for the year. Meaning the we cannot afford any of our other forwards to get into foul trouble or get injured. And that will only get harder when we get into conference play.
 
I have a question if anyone can answer please. I looked at LSU and South Carolina’s conference schedules today. Each team plays everyone once and a second team twice. My question is how is that second team twice determined? You have Alabama and the Tigers have Texas. I’m not stating anything bad. Just looking for an answer. Thank you…
 
I have a question if anyone can answer please. I looked at LSU and South Carolina’s conference schedules today. Each team plays everyone once and a second team twice. My question is how is that second team twice determined? You have Alabama and the Tigers have Texas. I’m not stating anything bad. Just looking for an answer. Thank you…
Rotating each year. Last year we had Texas for two games

Texas had us twice last year I’m the regular season and LSU twice this year. (Welcome to the SEC Newbie). But, they won’t see either of us twice per regular season for the next 14 years).

Well, we could theoretically play Texas 4 times again like we did last year. Players Era tournament, regular season, SEC tournament and NCAA tournament
 
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Thank you for that. And, that is what I thought. I’m sure that the SEC will add more once the ACC media agreement comes to an end. Wishing Sawn and the team success throughout the season. I’m sure that playing Texas four times again this year can happen. See you at tournament time.
 
I personally think that they should do the conference schedule to make for the best TV matchups but that isn't how they do it.
 
Ok, now if Latson and Okot are dominant in a game we're gonna be a tough freaking out.
 
A 50 point win against a clearly outmatched opponent tonight. It was a good game for Dawn to try out different groups on the court, and seven players got at least 20 minutes. Some observations:
  • We made layups and free throws
  • No one got into foul trouble
  • We shared the ball well
  • Latson is beginning to assert herself
  • Okot is a beast down low
  • Makeer’s length is impressive
  • Dauda has no offensive skills… none. Hard to believe she was a starter at Arkansas. Even Tac scored 6 points by accident. We need Maddie back, to be a skilled player off the bench.
  • McDowell is getting valuable minutes and making the most of them.
 
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What a funny coincidence. I was looking her up on YouTube last night. That dunk was mightily impressive and looked so natural. She looks like she could be in the Griner/Belibi category of dunkers who get multiple per season. I wouldn't be surprised if she could jump even higher once Molly gets her in the strength and conditioning program. Latson added 4" to her vertical in the off-season, imagine if Tournebize could do the same. One can dream... 😆
 
Dunking is greatly over valued. Yes, Tournabix, at least, has dunked in a game - but that was in a breakaway. Many touted dunkers exist in practice but never accomplish it in games.

The only value I place on dunking is that it shows the leaping ability for rebounding and shot blocking. She looks like a Cameron Brink. If we get her, she needs strength training and some good weight gain to avoid injury.
 
Dunking is greatly over valued. Yes, Tournabix, at least, has dunked in a game - but that was in a breakaway. Many touted dunkers exist in practice but never accomplish it in games.

The only value I place on dunking is that it shows the leaping ability for rebounding and shot blocking. She looks like a Cameron Brink. If we get her, she needs strength training and some good weight gain to avoid injury.
What a buzz kill 🙄
 
What a buzz kill 🙄
You should be excited about a prospect who has the athletic ability to dunk, even if she never dunks in a college game,

What has Ashlynn done with her ability to dunk? One per year? But how many shots has she blocked ? rebounds? Those are what counts.

It’s the ability that’s exciting. Not the anticipation of actual dunks happening.
 
I agree with you both. Dunking is overrated. I was more excited about the parts of her highlights of her taking and knocking down deep jumpers. OTOH we see how the media and SM peeps slobber over dunkers and logo 3 shooters - players like Caitlin and MiLaysia, over teams that dominate and win NC’s playing great team basketball. Would be good to win a championship or many, while getting the pub/following from a player doing splashy things on the court. Not to mention the pants creaming that happens every time a very good white player comes around. Friday night likely commenced the Syla Swords obsession we’re going to be hearing for the next 4 yrs.
 
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Dunking is greatly over valued. Yes, Tournabix, at least, has dunked in a game - but that was in a breakaway. Many touted dunkers exist in practice but never accomplish it in games.

The only value I place on dunking is that it shows the leaping ability for rebounding and shot blocking. She looks like a Cameron Brink. If we get her, she needs strength training and some good weight gain to avoid injury.
Yes... and very expensive also. I paid almost $15 for a dozen. Still cheaper than Krispy Kreme but Krispy Kreme is much better.
 
Honna

Will be interesting how much pt Maddy Mouse gets today!
We'll need her to get back in the rotation quickly so that she can provide depth during the Players Era tournament.
 
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Well, we got to see all the backups together in one platoon for a significant time in the third and again in the 4th quarters. It wasn’t pretty . Maddy did not lead them to play as a team and all of them seemed to be playing for themselves. The freshmen couldn’t hit a barn from 3,

Tac played well with a double double but it was basically a high school team,

Now, bring on @triaddukefan
 
Well, we got to see all the backups together in one platoon for a significant time in the third and again in the 4th quarters. It wasn’t pretty . Maddy did not lead them to play as a team and all of them seemed to be playing for themselves. The freshmen couldn’t hit a barn from 3,

Tac played well with a double double but it was basically a high school team,

Now, bring on @triaddukefan
You’re right… it wasn’t pretty, but I’m pretty sure that was Dawn’s teaching point to them. Two big things stood out to me: 1) Okot is our best big since Boston, and 2) Latson is learning that she can have an impact without necessarily being the high scorer every game. This year, she is surrounded by more talented teammates than in the past, and is being coached by a master. Very important part of the team chemistry formula.
 
I was perfectly ok with how the backups played.

Not sure why it's important how they play as a unit, but it seemed ok to me overall under the circumstances.

Maddie's first game back with the knee still in a brace isn't the best indicator, but could see needing two PGs in portal
 
You’re right… it wasn’t pretty, but I’m pretty sure that was Dawn’s teaching point to them. Two big things stood out to me: 1) Okot is our best big since Boston, and 2) Latson is learning that she can have an impact without necessarily being the high scorer every game. This year, she is surrounded by more talented teammates than in the past, and is being coached by a master. Very important part of the team chemistry formula.
Do you really think Okot is better than Kamilla?

If she can get two years in Dawn’s system, I could see her catching up or, maybe, surpassing Kamilla. She still looks raw to me and needs to refine her go-to shots. This week against Betts or the Texas Bigs will tell me a lot.
 
Do you really think Okot is better than Kamilla?

If she can get two years in Dawn’s system, I could see her catching up or, maybe, surpassing Kamilla. She still looks raw to me and needs to refine her go-to shots. This week against Betts or the Texas Bigs will tell me a lot.
Okot already is a better defender than Cardoso when switched out with a guard on the perimeter. She has quick hands and moves her feet well. Cardoso is a more polished player within 5 feet of the basket but I think Okot, because of her abilities outside of 5 feet, will eventually surpass Cardoso once she gets more comfortable in that space.
 
trying hard not to fall into an LSU perspective on blowouts of cream puffs, but I do feel like this team is settling in and getting more co sortable with roles.

Duke and the next game should give us a good check-in but I think we were probably overly critical of blowout wins vs So Cal and Clemson (and UNC scrimmage).

Work in progress sure, but still thrashings.

I have to say through 6 games the Lataon project is going fantastically. Shooting 60% from floor, over 50% from theee, A/TO up, usage down to past Staley scorer levels and defensive and offensive efficiencies looking extremely good. 137.8 OR and 72.4 DR is smoking good.

Meanwhile Okot looking to be the all conference center if it isn't Strack.

Efficiency ratings at 143.7/56.8. (Again need more schedule for these to look real but monstrous). Okot's turnovers are way down and blocks up from a year ago, getting up a few more shots, , but largely just translating last year's numbers at Miss State into lineup while cutting errors.

Looking like two massive portal successes for SC (through 6 games).

Makeer has actually been better than I expected but still needs a slight adjustment as far as doing a little too much.

Ayla has been pretty darn good and about what I expected.

We do need Maddie to come along.

again a reality check-in coming up this week, but this team has a pretty big upside and early returns suggest they are working towards it.

the nagging question for the highest level games will be depth and maybe defensive stoppers. Fudd/Strong, Betts, Booker, the LSU and OU guards.
 
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