Lauren Betts to Stanford | The Boneyard

Lauren Betts to Stanford

Rings R Us

Rings R Us

Joined
Nov 21, 2018
Messages
432
Reaction Score
4,848
20210113_100449.jpg
 
.-.
TheFarmFan said:
Loving it. Here’s hoping we can resume the UConn-Stanford games now that both teams are stacked again for the foreseeable future.
Expand ...
If Tara wants it, the series will restart.

Congrats on a great pick up.
 
Last edited:
A huge get for Stanford. At 6'7", I'm sure Betts will soon find her way into Tara's starting lineup. Stanford is already a team that has become a regular in "late" tournament play. Stanford, like UConn, Baylor, Louisville, Oregon, South Carolina Maryland, etc., are/will be expected to make the sweet 16 for the foreseeable future.

Betts' commitment to the program solidifies their post position needs for the next 4 years, and could possibly be the player that attracts other recruits in 2021 and future classes to Stanford. Right now, no team in the PAC 12 has an answer for her, but you can "BETT" they'll be looking. :eek:
 
Last edited:
.-.
browns said:
Everyone that was saying Uconn was a lock for 3or4 championships in the next 4 years may want to think again
Expand ...
Will be happy with just one. Could see the top handful of programs each winning one as I don't think there will be one dominant team like we saw during the Stewie years.
 
Tara does not want to give up the all-time wins lead to Geno anytime soon! Major win for Stanford & big blow to UConn. UConn is way too guard & swing forward heavy over the next few years, and lacks center depth going forward. Betts would have solved this problem.
 
Ozimoto said:
The Golden Domers will not be pleased...
Expand ...

TheFarmFan said:
Loving it. Here’s hoping we can resume the UConn-Stanford games now that both teams are stacked again for the foreseeable future.
Expand ...

First, congrats in order To TheFarmFan for quite the get. This hurts because ND (led by Post Coach Carol Owens) was making a hard pitch for Ms. Betts. Hard to compete against Tara and Stanford and ND has never done much recruiting (well) west of the Mississippi River, but the efforts were made for Ms. Betts and Ms. Gardiner (we're her only finalist east of Utah). We'll see what happens with Timea G.

This continues the recent Colorado to northern California pipeline:
Currently have:
  • Sophomore Fran Belibi, the 6'1" dunker who starts & averages 12.0 ppg;
  • Sophomore Ashten Prechtel, 6'5" forward/center, comes off the bench
  • Freshman Jana Van Gytenbeek, 5'7" point guard, does not play much but has two solid senior guards in front of her.

Switching states, 6'4" Cameron Brink is just a frosh there now and is playing well off the bench. Betts and Brink will be some combination.

As for ND, I'm guessing Niele, Mike (Michaela Mabrey, her recruiting coordinator) and Coach Owens will now focus (hard, very hard please) on forwards Ayanna Patterson, Janiah Barker and Timea Gardiner.
Luckily, the Irish have 6'5" Nat Marshall recovering from her ACL injury so we're not devoid of height (no, she's not close to a Betts, but she is that height (I sat next to her at the ND-Fordham game) and plays good defense and rebounds, both of which we need.)

Once again, congrats Cardinal (better that one! ;)
 
saywho said:
Have a feeling this is the first of a great class for Stanford. Predicting Timea Gardiner and Kiki Rice will be joining her.
Expand ...
Not a rare occurrence for the Stanford Women's program. They are ranked number one this year for a reason. They always have great recruiting classes.
 
.-.
It's going to be fun to watch the post play in the PAC-12. Games between Stanford, Oregon, and Oregon State will be on my radar for sure.

I've enjoyed watching what I was able to see of Betts at the FIBA U16 in 2019. She's going to a great program that can help develop her further.
 
I feel like Tara has a grip hold on the Mountain West. People think it's an obstacle for her to recruit because Stanford has high standards for acceptance, but it is the opposite. Athletes want to go to Stanford for the education, for the scenery, and for the basketball opportunity. I feel like most of the top girls basketball recruits are top students, so going to a top school is a no brainer. I seen this coming
 
BostonBay said:
Tara does not want to give up the all-time wins lead to Geno anytime soon! Major win for Stanford & big blow to UConn. UConn is way too guard & swing forward heavy over the next few years, and lacks center depth going forward. Betts would have solved this problem.
Expand ...


Ya'll have ONO for at least another season, plus 6-5 Amari Deberry next and 6-3 Isuneh Brady the year after. Plus your current freshmen of 6-5 Piath Gabriel and 6-3 Aaliyah Edwards. Lots of quality size and strength in the front court.
 
militarydog said:
Dang, if L Betts is 6’7” how tall is her dad?
Expand ...
Dad has got to be at least 6-9/10. I expect the son to be taller than Lauren. Tall people beget tall children.
 
Carnac said:
Dad has got to be at least 6-9/10. I expect the son to be taller than Lauren. Tall people beget tall children.
Expand ...
Dad is 7’1”. He played professional basketball and was drafted in the NBA. He is from England I think. Betts’ sister is a 2025 and is 6-1.
 
DaBball said:
Dad is 7’1”. He played professional basketball and was drafted in the NBA. He is from England I think. Betts’ sister is a 2025 and is 6-1.
Expand ...

Yes, from England. Played in Europe for 14 seasons. Never in the NBA.
 
.-.
TerpWomenFan said:
Congrats to the Stanford program. Seems like three of the four Final 4 spots are on lock for the next several years.
Expand ...

Stanford is going to be a "tough out" for the foreseeable future.
 
BostonBay said:
Tara does not want to give up the all-time wins lead to Geno anytime soon! Major win for Stanford & big blow to UConn. UConn is way too guard & swing forward heavy over the next few years, and lacks center depth going forward. Betts would have solved this problem.
Expand ...
Geno's quest to pass Tara looked like it might just be a matter of time, but now does not seem very close at all. We knew Stanford would probably only lose a few games a year and Geno might pick up say a couple a year assuming the huskies go as far or farther in the tournament.

This year will likely leave Geno a few games further behind than he started the year, mostly because it looks like Stanford will play more games this year, but of course that could change. In addition whatever edge we thought we would have per season, has probably shrunk in light of Stanford's recruiting success.
 
BostonBay said:
Tara does not want to give up the all-time wins lead to Geno anytime soon! Major win for Stanford & big blow to UConn. UConn is way too guard & swing forward heavy over the next few years, and lacks center depth going forward. Betts would have solved this problem.
Expand ...
Big Blow? NOT! Have you met Ice?

St. Mary's-Stockton MLK Showcase-January 2020: Power body performer finishes plays in the paint vs. contact; physical, skilled in the paint, abuses defenders on the blocks; displays soft touch, nimble footwork in the key with face up game delivery; a defensive presence, alters shots, rebounder deluxe; a BCS prospect. (Olson)

JLE 160-September 2019: Strong, physical, versatile power-post with interior game delivery complemented by emerging face up game; pounds the glass, finishes plays in traffic; workhorse in the block, mobile in transition game; an elite front court performer in the 2022 class. (Olson)


Imagine her and Aaliyah playing side by side for two years?
 
It's a great pickup for Stanford, but keep in mind she doesn't arrive until 2022. By that time (assuming players don't use the extra year), the roster will look like below. I put players in order of position by class, not ability. Hoopgurlz ranking in parenthesis.

PG - Jump (Sr. #50), Gytenbeek (Jr. #39), Harriel (So. #78)
SG- Nnopu (Jr. Unranked), Bosgana (So. Unranked)
W- Jones (Sr. #1), Demetre (So. #11)
F-Belibi (Sr #19), Brink (Jr. #3), Iriafen (So. #19)
C-Prechtel (Sr #15), Betts (Fr. #1)

A lot of their success will depend on what guards join Betts in that class. Right now Stanford has recruited a lot of highly ranked posts/wings, but not as many guards. Who is going to deliver the ball to them? Of course, if the Hulls come back for a 5th year, that problem is alleviated.
 
.-.
You must log in or register to reply here.

Forum statistics

Threads
168,482
Messages
4,577,431
Members
10,488
Latest member
husky62


Top Bottom