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militarydog said:
Are there some minor injuries with Reese and Morris? Thanks.
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In the presser said they know what Morris and Angel can do, more concerned about the background of the team and rotation behind them. Sounds like they want to use it for the other newcomers and freshmen who came in.

Seems more precautionary which I get. I saw Reese icing her ankle the other day and Morris took a shot to the face early in the last exhibition which she did not come back. Payne broke her nose (again) and was dealing with confusion protocols.

If anyone is banged up, it would be wise not to play them. It's just an exhibition anyways.
 
I can tell already there is going to be lots of different lineups this year outside of Morris/Angel/Ladazhia.

These are two non competitive teams but I've been quite impressed with Jasmine Carson. Looks much different than I recall at WVU. I know she was pretty solid her 2nd year at GT but she seemed to not do as well after she transferred out.

Im loving Sa'Myah @Plebe the only thing frustrating with her is her free throw shooting. She clearly needs another year to put on more muscle, that won't cut it in conference play but there is no doubt she'll eventually be a good one.
 
SECbbfan24 said:
I can tell already there is going to be lots of different lineups this year outside of Morris/Angel/Ladazhia.

These are two non competitive teams but I've been quite impressed with Jasmine Carson. Looks much different than I recall at WVU. I know she was pretty solid her 2nd year at GT but she seemed to not do as well after she transferred out.

Im loving Sa'Myah @Plebe the only thing frustrating with her is her free throw shooting. She clearly needs another year to put on more muscle, that won't cut it in conference play but there is no doubt she'll eventually be a good one.
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Smith has so much upside.
 
My biggest issue with Flaujae (which I have noted back to her AAU days) is she lets way too many small things completely take her out of games. Like a couple missed shots then she gets into a really bad funk. She will need to learn to move on, instead she is pressing and taking horrific shots.

With that said, her defense will let her play a lot. Its actually her strongest attribute early on which I like a lot.
 
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SECbbfan24 said:
Lord I talk bad about Ware a week earlier and she looks easily our best player tonight next to Sa'Myah.
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I know, right?

We'll see if she can break into the rotation though we have a lot of depth at guard spots.
 
SECbbfan24 said:
My biggest issue with Flaujae (which I have noted back to her AAU days) is she lets way too many small things completely take her out of games. Like a couple missed shots then she gets into a really bad funk. She will need to learn to move on, instead she is pressing and taking horrific shots.

With that said, her defense will let her play a lot. Its actually her strongest attribute early on which I like a lot.
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Kim has said the same multiple times. I'm sure she'll get there.
 
Coler said:
I know, right?

We'll see if she can break into the rotation though we have a lot of depth at guard spots.
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I mean I see way more out of her than Poole. She is so much more agile, quick and seems to know how to penetrate defenses
 
SECbbfan24 said:
I mean I see way more out of her than Poole. She is so much more agile, quick and seems to know how to penetrate defenses
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I've liked Poole.

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Coler said:
I've liked Poole.

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I like Poole also but lord she frustrates me how many WIDE open shots she misses.

I look forward to seeing the lineup with Reese and Morris next week.
 
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SECbbfan24 said:
I like Poole also but lord she frustrates me how many WIDE open shots she misses.

I look forward to seeing the lineup with Reese and Morris next week.
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That frustrates me too. However, I think she could be a match up problem for smaller guards, especially with her driving to the basket.

Monday can't come soon enough!
 
Coler said:
That frustrates me too. However, I think she could be a match up problem for smaller guards, especially with her driving to the basket.

Monday can't come soon enough!
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If she's gotten rid of her tendency to look for fouls, I'd be in agreement. That seemed to be a habit of hers from what I watched in the Ohio State games I've watched.

Her time at Ohio State was perplexing. There seemed to be a lot of excitement over her commitment. Big things were expected out of her was my impression. She went from starting freshman in 2020 (if memory is correct) to coming off the bench last season.

Yes, she did deal with injuries last year but it doesn't explain everything. There were times she was undisciplined, picking up cheap fouls. Decisions made while ball handling that were head scratchers. I really hope she has a great season. The high school footage of her was impressive.
 
cancontent said:
If she's gotten rid of her tendency to look for fouls, I'd be in agreement. That seemed to be a habit of hers from what I watched in the Ohio State games I've watched.

Her time at Ohio State was perplexing. There seemed to be a lot of excitement over her commitment. Big things were expected out of her was my impression. She went from starting freshman in 2020 (if memory is correct) to coming off the bench last season.

Yes, she did deal with injuries last year but it doesn't explain everything. There were times she was undisciplined, picking up cheap fouls. Decisions made while ball handling that were head scratchers. I really hope she has a great season. The high school footage of her was impressive.
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I strongly dislike that she drives into the lane and basically hesitates and looks indecisive when she gets near the basket. She doesn't go up strong with a shot, instead looks for a foul to get called. An out of control player driving the ball inside and looks indecisive when trying to shoot is NEVER going to get that call.

She has a lot of learning to do. Certainly has some good ball handling skills and she is physical, competes for rebounds. But her decision making will have to clean up significantly if she wants to break into the rotation regularly.
 
SECbbfan24 said:
Lord I talk bad about Ware a week earlier and she looks easily our best player tonight next to Sa'Myah.
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I really like Ware's game. With growth she can be a very good player. She actually fits what Kim likes to run. Very good passer. Sometimes her passes look a bit too flashy. But good.
 
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Can take absolutely nothing away due to the opponent but excited to see how the team continues to gel. Ridiculous though that the OOC schedule is this horrendous with this level of talent, its somewhat insulting.

We all know Reese and Morris were great but more encouraged by the other pieces. I'm loving Sa'Myah Smith and what Flaujae are doing. Carson honestly has been one of the biggest surprise to me, for someone not so highly recruited and quiet at WVU, I've been impressed what I've seen from her all 3 games so far.

I think Poole is inching closer and closer for minutes at the PG spot. Love Poa but its becoming apparent she isn't nearly as comfortable as PG than she is off the ball (which is what she did all of JUCO).

Payne, I hope its mostly due to rust from her injury but I think its clear they will roll with the younger kids down the road. Same thing with Ware, she is too highly inconsistent to get meaningful minutes IMO.
 
Re Ward getting her scholarship. LSU also put out a video that I saw on Twitter which was awesome. She thought she was just getting a letter from Coach Mulkey. The genuine surprise on her face, this is what makes college sports special. It's nice to see great moments like this.
 
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Super excited about this group. Haven’t had a class like this since Sylvia Fowles days. Only other spot they could have added to the PF, but with Reese here for another year and Sa’Myah looking to be a major addition they should be alright in this spot for a bit.
 
SECbbfan24 said:
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Super excited about this group. Haven’t had a class like this since Sylvia Fowles days. Only other spot they could have added to the PF, but with Reese here for another year and Sa’Myah looking to be a major addition they should be alright in this spot for a bit.
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So excited!!!
 
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YoDore said:
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I figured she would transfer eventually basically only coming in when the walks ons do but I wish Timia the best. She could be a nice add for someone. I wonder if she would go back to Illinois?

Kind of odd to wait to late to do this
 
SECbbfan24 said:
I figured she would transfer eventually basically only coming in when the walks ons do but I wish Timia the best. She could be a nice add for someone. I wonder if she would go back to Illinois?

Kind of odd to wait to late to do this
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Sounds like maybe she finally saw the handwriting on the wall. Some pretty strong guards ahead of her now.
 
SECbbfan24 said:
I figured she would transfer eventually basically only coming in when the walks ons do but I wish Timia the best. She could be a nice add for someone. I wonder if she would go back to Illinois?

Kind of odd to wait to late to do this
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Rutgers will take her. ;)
 
YoDore said:
Sounds like maybe she finally saw the handwriting on the wall. Some pretty strong guards ahead of her now.
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I like Ware a lot. When she is on she can be electric, I just think the consistency wasn’t there for more minutes. I think she will be a good one for whoever picks her up!

I think that’s the last Fargas recruit outside of Payne? (Scholarship one)
 
SECbbfan24 said:
I figured she would transfer eventually basically only coming in when the walks ons do but I wish Timia the best. She could be a nice add for someone. I wonder if she would go back to Illinois?

Kind of odd to wait to late to do this
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Did she play already and burn this season of eligibility?
 
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