Gamecocks basketball, 2023 part I (merged thread)

[Cornell Lt]

And it didn’t help that the team was coming off a break. Kentucky will be a good test before going on the road for UConn.

Surely you jest

 

[TC22]

Raven is my favorite up and coming player. An absolute start. When she and Breezy are on the court the speed is game changing.

 

[Coburn]

Raven is my favorite up and coming player. An absolute start. When she and Breezy are on the court the speed is game changing.

with the players that remain & the new ones coming in, I expect Dawn to run more transition game next year - more akin to the 2019/2020 team’s style of play. excluding Cardoso (if she returns), the other returning bigs (Feagin & Watkins) run the floor like big guards . Add Fulwiley to that mix, that speed will be tough to match.

 

[visitingcock]

with the players that remain & the new ones coming in, I expect Dawn to run more transition game next year - more akin to the 2019/2020 team’s style of play. excluding Cardoso (if she returns), the other returning bigs (Feagin & Watkins) run the floor like big guards . Add Fulwiley to that mix, that speed will be tough to match.

you forget the possibility that Latecia and Brea could return. Not gonna bump Brea's defense off the court.

 

[Coburn]

I watched the Alabama game last night, and a couple of things struck me.

1) SC's defense is superb. No one on Ala was capable of getting past a one-on-one defender for the entire first quarter. Ala's points required either a perimeter shot or some serious screening. By serious, I mean on the verge of getting whistled for moving. SC is just too big and quick.

2) even with that amazing defensive effort, the team looked... what's the right word?... uninspired, especially on offense. It seemed like they were mailing it in at some moments. That changed in the second half, when Ala didn't simply fold. Their engagement level went way up then.

I think they are hungry for a challenge like the one they got from Stanford. This bodes really well for the later rounds of the tournament, when they'll finally get to play some real competition. Of course, the games against LSU and Tennessee should also help a bit. They need to be tested to keep their minds in it.

good insight. definitely felt the same about the play. kind of a ‘get in, get out, & doesn’t matter who’ mentality. and even though after the 1st quarter SC never ‘shook‘ Bama, I never got a feeling of worry or doubt that they would win. also, as the game winded down, I thought Bama was just happy to keep it ‘respectable’ as they never pressed the issue,tried to speed up SC, even foul once in the 4th despite being down 10 or 12 pts for the majority of it - still sat in that saggy zone and let clock run. Maybe for good reason- similar type game against Kentucky earlier & when they came out their zone, SC blitzed them in the 4th & won by 30

 

[Coburn]

you forget the possibility that Latecia and Brea could return. Not gonna bump Brea's defense off the court.

never say never & would love them to come back, but I don’t know, I just get the feeling that class/group is gone after this year. ‘came in together, won together, going out together’ kind of thing. could be wrong though…

 

[shiverz45]

I brought this up on another board which I think most of you Gamecock fans comment on, but who could you see Dawn going after in the transfer portal if all seniors leave and God forbid any others leave. Not just positions but players you could see looking for greener pastures. Here are a few that I wonder about (not saying they will be a fit ... just could see them look elsewhere for more playing time or a chance at a championship).... Jersey Wolfenbarger, Aneesah Morrow, Amari Deberry, Taniya Latson (hs teammate of Raven), Janiah Barker, Lauren Betts. Someone on another site mentioned Jewell Speir. Just curious to see what others think. Some of these are long shots to transfer I'm sure!

I was looking for Jewel Spear in the transfer portal the last couple of years. She must like it at Wake Forest. She is a lethal shooter/ scorer.

 

[SCGamecock]

I brought this up on another board which I think most of you Gamecock fans comment on, but who could you see Dawn going after in the transfer portal if all seniors leave and God forbid any others leave. Not just positions but players you could see looking for greener pastures. Here are a few that I wonder about (not saying they will be a fit ... just could see them look elsewhere for more playing time or a chance at a championship).... Jersey Wolfenbarger, Aneesah Morrow, Amari Deberry, Taniya Latson (hs teammate of Raven), Janiah Barker, Lauren Betts. Someone on another site mentioned Jewell Speir. Just curious to see what others think. Some of these are long shots to transfer I'm sure!

Transfer speculation is typically frowned upon on tBY so I won't mention names, but if SC loses the entire 2019 class I do think SC hits the portal hard. Cardoso has two years of eligibility and I think she'll stay for at least one of those years.

I think SC needs to get a 5 in the 6'4+ range. We are going after a few in the '24 class but they'd still be pretty young and we'd be very thin by then.

 

[Bone Dog]

never say never & would love them to come back, but I don’t know, I just get the feeling that class/group is gone after this year. ‘came in together, won together, going out together’ kind of thing. could be wrong though…

There’s an irony, I suppose, if they win a second NC and lose all the seniors. But they might very well think they’ve accomplished everything so why stick around in college and risk injury when they could so easily turn pro.

 

[triaddukefan]

I was looking for Jewel Spear in the transfer portal the last couple of years. She must like it at Wake Forest. She is a lethal shooter/ scorer.

Aint no way she would leave Wake Forest for South Carolina. Keep yall grubby paws talonsoutta the Triad In all seriousness... I get the feeling that she loves it in Winston Salem, she had a chance to go into the portal after the season, but she stayed. Plus she is just one year away from getting her Wake Forest degree... I don't see why anyone would transfer after their junior year. As either an athlete, or a regular student.

Transfer speculation is typically frowned upon on tBY so I won't mention names, but if SC loses the entire 2019 class I do think SC hits the portal hard. Cardoso has two years of eligibility and I think she'll stay for at least one of those years.

I think SC needs to get a 5 in the 6'4+ range. We are going after a few in the '24 class but they'd still be pretty young and we'd be very thin by then.

Transfer speculation is banned when it comes to UConn players... never got the idea that it was frowned upon for players of other schools. That being said, we will be dipping into the portal again.... maybe just for two players. We need an athletic post, and a wing defender would be nice ... .... fyi to any perspective players. aint no mustard bbq in Durham or in the Triad.

 

[hoopsnloops32]

Aint no way she would leave Wake Forest for South Carolina. Keep yall grubby paws talonsoutta the Triad In all seriousness... I get the feeling that she loves it in Winston Salem, she had a chance to go into the portal after the season, but she stayed. Plus she is just one year away from getting her Wake Forest degree... I don't see why anyone would transfer after their junior year. As either an athlete, or a regular student.



Transfer speculation is banned when it comes to UConn players... never got the idea that it was frowned upon for players of other schools. That being said, we will be dipping into the portal again.... maybe just for two players. We need an athletic post, and a wing defender would be nice ... .... fyi to any perspective players. aint no mustard bbq in Durham or in the Triad.

Read between the lines. They were speculating about a UConn player.

 

[visitingcock]

Aint no way she would leave Wake Forest for South Carolina. Keep yall grubby paws talonsoutta the Triad In all seriousness... I get the feeling that she loves it in Winston Salem, she had a chance to go into the portal after the season, but she stayed. Plus she is just one year away from getting her Wake Forest degree... I don't see why anyone would transfer after their junior year. As either an athlete, or a regular student.



Transfer speculation is banned when it comes to UConn players... never got the idea that it was frowned upon for players of other schools. That being said, we will be dipping into the portal again.... maybe just for two players. We need an athletic post, and a wing defender would be nice ... .... fyi to any perspective players. aint no mustard bbq in Durham or in the Triad.

Is it vinegar or ketchup in that part of NC?

 

[JDuro]

 

[Cockygirl]

Ok that was cute!

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

I brought this up on another board which I think most of you Gamecock fans comment on, but who could you see Dawn going after in the transfer portal if all seniors leave and God forbid any others leave. Not just positions but players you could see looking for greener pastures. Here are a few that I wonder about (not saying they will be a fit ... just could see them look elsewhere for more playing time or a chance at a championship).... Jersey Wolfenbarger, Aneesah Morrow, Amari Deberry, Taniya Latson (hs teammate of Raven), Janiah Barker, Lauren Betts. Someone on another site mentioned Jewell Speir. Just curious to see what others think. Some of these are long shots to transfer I'm sure!

Aneesah Morrow would be a good fit.

 

[temery]

Aint no way she would leave Wake Forest for South Carolina. Keep yall grubby paws talonsoutta the Triad In all seriousness... I get the feeling that she loves it in Winston Salem, she had a chance to go into the portal after the season, but she stayed. Plus she is just one year away from getting her Wake Forest degree... I don't see why anyone would transfer after their junior year. As either an athlete, or a regular student.



Transfer speculation is banned when it comes to UConn players... never got the idea that it was frowned upon for players of other schools. That being said, we will be dipping into the portal again.... maybe just for two players. We need an athletic post, and a wing defender would be nice ... .... fyi to any perspective players. aint no mustard bbq in Durham or in the Triad.

It's always been the policy here, but this board isn't monitored as closely as the UConn boards.

I've also received email saying that transfer speculation could directly affect a player's ability to earn NIL money.

 

[Cockygirl]

Yikes! Ok I'll take post down. I'm still fairly new to this :/

 

[triaddukefan]

Is it vinegar or ketchup in that part of NC?

I wouod guess vinegar. The triad is definitely just the shoulders and ketchup.. Raleigh is definitely whole hog and vinegar.. So i think the dividing line is most likely 20 miles to the west of Duke.

 

[visitingcock]

Everybody:

I’m going to post a “is SCar at UConn Threadworthy” thread on the General board at the end of tonight’s game.

Let’s all try to confine our posts about that matchup to that thread and stay off the UConn main board. Less potential for friction with their fans. Their best posters will see a thread in the General board anyway.

Less potential for conflict w @HuskyNan too.

 

[JDuro]

I’m late but will just say I don’t think the transfer discussion would’ve been anything bad since it centered around potential transfers coming in instead of who we think should or could leave, particularly since all the young players on this roster are good enough to challenge to be potential starters. And there’s room for Liv if she wants to take her COVID year to stay at USC and start work on her masters.

 

[SCGamecock]

Everybody:

I’m going to post a “is SCar at UConn Threadworthy” thread on the General board at the end of tonight’s game.

Let’s all try to confine our posts about that matchup to that thread and stay off the UConn main board. Less potential for friction with their fans. Their best posters will see a thread in the General board anyway.

Less potential for conflict w @HuskyNan too.

Thank you!

 

[visitingcock]

Correction: I will post the SCar at UConn thread after THURSDAY Night's game.

Be patient brothers and sisters! Be polite especially when arguing. We are guests.

 

[triaddukefan]

I’m late but will just say I don’t think the transfer discussion would’ve been anything bad since it centered around potential transfers coming in instead of who we think should or could leave, particularly since all the young players on this roster are good enough to challenge to be potential starters. And there’s room for Liv if she wants to take her COVID year to stay at USC and start work on her masters.

Any word on Amihere and Beal as far as next year's plans? Just musing as always.

 

[SCGamecock]

Any word on Amihere and Beal as far as next year's plans? Just musing as always.

“Musing” …. Riiiiiiiiight.

 

[TC22]

Any word on Amihere and Beal as far as next year's plans? Just musing as always.

I think they are probably both gone. Amihere does really well in International ball so she can go that route and I don’t think she would mind it. I wouldn’t be shocked though if she decided to stay. I would be shocked if Beal stayed.

 

[visitingcock]

I think they are probably both gone. Amihere does really well in International ball so she can go that route and I don’t think she would mind it. I wouldn’t be shocked though if she decided to stay. I would be shocked if Beal stayed.

I would not be surprised if Beal stayed to polish her offensive resume. Despite her excellence defensively, I done see her being drafted this year

 

[visitingcock]

I couldn't wait. Gamecocks/Huskys thread created on this General board - before final trap games are played.

PLAY NICE!

 

[TC22]

I would not be surprised if Beal stayed to polish her offensive resume. Despite her excellence defensively, I done see her being drafted this year

Beal has been on some draft boards. Don’t ask me where but I’ve seen them. Didi Richard’s is the best comparison I have with Beal. Defensive Player of the year, not a 3 pt threat, just a great overall player. We will see. The longer SC stays undefeated, the more Beal will get talked about in these big games.

 

[GCKSFN4L]

I think if Beal leaves she will definitely get drafted. She has been plays stifling defense on most of our opponents best players for 4 years and she's currently shooting 40% from 3.

 

[Creature]

YALLL!!! JOYCE EDWARDS IS TOP 2 AND NOT 2!! 40 points 21 rebounds against Thomas who had 18 points 10 rebounds! Very good battle between them. Camden got the win. Also Kim is trying HARD to land her but Dawn isn’t letting Joyce leave her state.

Mulkeys sole purpose is to dethrone what Dawn has going on here. Sure any coach would want Joyce but this is personal for Mulkey. she does not want Dawn to pass her or RIP [Coach Summit]. She has no respect for coach DS because she thinks Coach DS is not on her level as a BB Coach.