GOOD NEWS!!! ND loses Peters, Novosel, and Mallory and we gain

[cferraro04]

Notre Dame will not make the final four next year. They will be incredibly thin in the post and Aconawa isn't going to cut it. UConn will have an unbelievable line-up next year:

Pre-February - Dolson, Stokes, Faris, KML, Bria Bench (Stewart, Tuck, Doty, Heather, Moriah, Brianna, Engeln, Johnson)
Post-January - Dolson, Stewart, Faris, KML, Bria... Bench (Heather, Stokes, Tuck Doty, Moriah, Brianna, Engeln, Johnson)

Our most productive line-up more than likely will be: Dolson, Stewart, KML, Bria, Moriah Or, Dolson, Stewart, Tuck, KML, Bria

 

[CTFIRERETIRED]

Notre Dame not getting Malina Howard is a huge problem. They have great guards and wings but will be incredibly thin in her post.

You just answered your own question. ND will have great guards and wings. That means they will be a force. Guard play is the way to win NC's.

 

[CTFIRERETIRED]

Notre Dame will not make the final four next year. They will be incredibly thin in the post and Aconawa isn't going to cut it. UConn will have an unbelievable line-up next year:

Pre-February - Dolson, Stokes, Faris, KML, Bria Bench (Stewart, Tuck, Doty, Heather, Moriah, Brianna, Engeln, Johnson)
Post-January - Dolson, Stewart, Faris, KML, Bria... Bench (Heather, Stokes, Tuck Doty, Moriah, Brianna, Engeln, Johnson)

Our most productive line-up more than likely will be: Dolson, Stewart, KML, Bria, Moriah Or, Dolson, Stewart, Tuck, KML, Bria

It will not surprise me, if Heather decides to not use her last year of eligibility. With the arrival of the new bigs, it will be evident that Heather will be moving further down the bench to the end of it.

 

[Sonny44]

Jefferson could be a game changer too.

Morgan is not a game changer but is very, very solid.

She'll change some games for sure.

 

[Cheddie]

No, it has nothing to do with order of finish. UConn played Rutgers twice for a few years because that was then believed to be the best rivalry in the BE. After Rutgers slipped and ND improved, the BE chose to schedule ND and UConn twice per season. The Big East described the criteria for selecting repeat opponents as follows: "providing additional attractive television inventory, competitive issues/RPI implications and geographic rivalries as to minimize travel costs."

The two key scheduling words are in bold. The league's TV contract provides the revenue, and the Big East provides the schedule to accommodate TV. The men are particularly affected by TV, as they generally play the marque (i.e., better) teams twice, while less attractive TV teams play an arguably easier schedule.

 

[meyers7]

I am really looking forward to our next wins against ND. They have quickly surpassed TN as my most hated team.

Not even close.

 

[Papa33]

She'll change some games for sure.

I'm not sure about game changing, but what I saw in the McD's game made me think Morgan-- who has gotten less attention on this board than the other two, justly celebrated newbies-- will have more impact than many Boneyarders believe. She was remarkably smooth and under control, with great court vision and awareness while passing, going to the basket and shooting. She seemed to be able to read and judge opportunities and then cash in, using either hand and great balance and foot control. Once, she even switched shooting hands while up in the air. Also played strong defense against our own Breanna S! Nothing flashy, but very strong, very sound and able.

 

[meyers7]

I'm not sure about game changing, but what I saw in the McD's game made me think Morgan-- who has gotten less attention on this board than the other two, justly celebrated newbies-- will have more impact than many Boneyarders believe. She was remarkably smooth and under control, with great court vision and awareness while passing, going to the basket and shooting. She seemed to be able to read and judge opportunities and then cash in, using either hand and great balance and foot control. Once, she even switched shooting hands while up in the air. Also played strong defense against our own Breanna S! Nothing flashy, but very strong, very sound and able.

All 3 of them look like they are gonna be good. Gonna be fun next year.

 

[Wonkster]

... The question then will be which BE team (aside from ND) UConn will play twice. My guess is it'll be SJU or RU.

Rutgers is so yesterday.
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[itsasport]

I'm not sure about game changing, but what I saw in the McD's game made me think Morgan-- who has gotten less attention on this board than the other two, justly celebrated newbies-- will have more impact than many Boneyarders believe. She was remarkably smooth and under control, with great court vision and awareness while passing, going to the basket and shooting. She seemed to be able to read and judge opportunities and then cash in, using either hand and great balance and foot control. Once, she even switched shooting hands while up in the air. Also played strong defense against our own Breanna S! Nothing flashy, but very strong, very sound and able.

I felt the same. She is very, very strong and clearly confident. Assuming KML starts, Tuck will be the 2nd player of the bench next year.

 

[snowkot]

Another vote for Ms. Tuck's outstanding potential.

Off the two All-Star games, any player that comfortable playing with her back to the basket, who can finish and rebound with lateral quickness, AND win a three-point shooting contest against other All-Stars must be considered a very, very promising recruit.

To me - the key to her ability to become an "impact" player will be coach's rotations, and injuries. I'm looking forward to seeing her play just as much as the other two outstanding incoming freshman!