I think if so-we would target a post like DeBerry from UConn. Weird but true on Latson. Her 2020 AAU team was FBC United based here in Atlanta. At the start of the Summer-she was the starter on that team. Until a skinny rising sophomore from Columbia, SC came in and replaced her. That person was none other than Milaysia Fulwiley. Pretty impressive when you consider that Latson is odds on favorite to win Natl. Freshman of the year.
I don't think its 'personal' or what the other poster is referring to. To compete and win a national title, you need elite players. All the coaching in the world won't make up for the clear physical talent differentials when you face the upper level teams (SC, UCONN, Stanford etc). There are truly a select number of elite prospects in America every recruiting class and your top programs are all clawing to land those 'impact' players to elevate their programs. For someone like Edwards, every program in America is gunning for her because she is that talented and can be a program changer.
I think Joyce’s decision will come down to two things… proximity to home and/or academic prowess. Not a terrible academic school by any means, but LSU offers neither at a high level. The schools that do intimidate me with Joyce are Duke and UNC because they offer both at a reasonably high level, especially Duke.
You're really excited about this game.
Well, it's been on my calendar since April 2022.
I don't think UConn wins this game. However, if they did, I'm pretty sure UConn would be the overall #1 seed if they win out the rest of their season, especially if even one of Carolyn or Azzi cameback in March. I also don't think their is chance the SEC gets two number 1 seeds with how week the conference is. It's February and LSU still hasn't even played a ranked team.
I highly doubt that would be the case. SC can still afford 1 loss, especially to a highly ranked team like UConn and still keep the overall number 1 seed. Also if LSU beats SC or keeps it relatively close, they will definitely try to put LSU as a #1 seed.
SC isn't going to play that way. Why would you even think that? They are undefeated and the #1 team in the country. They may not play well in this game but it's not going to be because of lack of motivation. SMH
Yea but when you look at resumes, UConn's would be stronger. They'll have more quad 1 wins, and will have won the head to head and have had similar record with harder strength of schedule. And their only losses will have happened with 2-3 starters out of the game. I'd be shocked if UConn won, but if they did they would have the inside track to the overall number 1 seed. Right now they are #2 in NET but a win could change that.
I know what you/Creme are saying. However, UConn is Net#2 and the needle barely moves
I don't disagree about the resume but the dominant way SC has played this year would still give them edge even with a head to head loss. SC would need a 2nd loss or to lose in a blowout for them be dropped from that spot right now.
The dominant way SC has played this year? They have played three ranked teams, two of them single digit wins, one of them in over time and the one that wasn't close, Maryland, was playing without their best player. If they were to lose to an undermanned and depleted UConn team I don't think they have a strong case for the number 1 overall seed objectively.
I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. SC plays a projected top 10 SOS and leads the country in margin of victory. I'm not doubting UConn's resume at all and believe that UConn is likely a #1 seed regardless what happens this weekend. Even undermanned UConn is still a top 5 team in the country.
My point is a hypothetical one and take Uconn and South Carolina out of it: a one loss team with a top ten SOS isn't going to be put above a 2 loss team with the #1 SOS in the country (as currently predicted) that they lost a head to head battle to, imo at least. Especially when you factor in the two loss team only lost games with two or more starters out, who would be back in the line up by time the tournament starts.
Yep. I’m letting whoever needs the moral victory have it. It’s not easy to win at Connecticut, especially in a game of this magnitude. Ask any opposing fan if it’s an easy win no matter the Connecticut team and they’ll say no.
Her and Cardoso are a good duo to start with that’s for sure! I said it in April Saxton should’ve moved on and I still stand by that statement. Feagin and Watkins really could’ve been getting those minutes and possibly could’ve been thriving in them.
I would've loved to see Watkins defend Griffin and Feagin on Edwards. They both would've lost their respective matchups due to their lack of experience but I really think those two are the most comparable athletes and body types to make it as unenjoyable of an experience as possible while UConn was on offense.
The caveat on Feagin from Dawn is that she has to learn to play consistent defense but I definitely think she would’ve been a positive in this game as she was in the Stanford game imo. They’ll definitely get their chance against them either to end this season or in the CLA next year. Definitely will be some fun interesting matchups.
