LSU replaces UCONN as #1 - Women's college basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2023-24

[uconnfan68]

LSU just added Morrow.

And someone now thinks they’ll make old UConn teams look like the Washington Generals. I’m pretty sure that will make Geno’s bulletin board.

 

[Tom677777]

A lot of people aren’t talking about Notre Dame… miles, citron, bransford, prossper, and they get Hidalgo and risch as freshman in the backcourt. They have Watson westbeld Marshall in the front court now they added a new big too

 

[hoopsnloops32]

A lot of people aren’t talking about Notre Dame… miles, citron, bransford, prossper, and they get Hidalgo and risch as freshman in the backcourt. They have Watson westbeld Marshall in the front court now they added a new big too

I agree. I think Notre Dame will be a top 5 team next year. Likely top 3.

 

[Skeets]

I would agree that ACL repairs are now common place and their is no reason for such a repair to significantly affect a player once they heal. However, the issue with either Paige or Fudd is not if they will recover from their injury or return to form, but also if they will become injured in some capacity again. Some players just seem injury prone either because of inherant physical issues or their style of play making them more apt to be injured. Both Fudd and Paige have a history of injuries. Which is not to say that can not end. Many players have had their injury streaks end and then never to reappear again, But then there are also many players who it follows thoughout their careers. What catagory they fall in remains to be seen.

Unfortunately, it's a little like Judge and Stanton. They're on the same team but it seems like they are on the field at the same time about as often as Superman attending a party with Clark Kent.

I really want to see a whole season of Paige and Azzi.

 

[npignatjr]

Paige and Azzi haven’t proven they can stay healthy for a full season.

Paige 2020- 2021

 

[UCTitleTown]

Really disgusting to see what NIL money has done at LSU on the Women's side and Kansas on the Men's side. College basketball is a professional sport and championships can be bought. I'd be absolutely shocked if LSU doesn't repeat.

 

[BRS24]

Aneesah Morrow's move to LSU and the rise of the college superteam?

Are there enough basketballs to go around at LSU? NIL and the transfer portal continue to change the landscape and how teams are formed.

www.espn.com

"After winning the program's first national title, LSU will take the court in November significantly more talented than we last saw it."

 

[Carnac]

Current pattern in sports is regular season means absolutely nothing. It actually adds a lot of pressure to the top team. More and more teams are resting players and won't turn it on until it counts.

The we came to win every game mentality has negative consequences. I could care less if UConn has double digits losses next year. All that matters is they have their best team playing well in March. This includes rest, health, team cohesion, in addition to individual performance.

Amen Wings!!! If we win the national championship, I guarantee you not one poster will come to the yard lamenting about how many losses we had during the season. They'll be drinking champagne and toasting Geno and his girls like the rest of us. Cheers.

 

[Carnac]

Aneesah Morrow's move to LSU and the rise of the college superteam?

Are there enough basketballs to go around at LSU? NIL and the transfer portal continue to change the landscape and how teams are formed.

www.espn.com

"After winning the program's first national title, LSU will take the court in November significantly more talented than we last saw it."

Significantly!! And this time, they will take the court "expecting" to win, not only every game but another NC in April too. The media has defined them as a "super team." Few teams are dubbed super teams. A ticket to an LSU WBB game has become the hottest ticket in town.

The NCAAT is 10 months from now. A myriad of things can happen between now and then. Four teams will punch their ticket to the final four in Cleveland Ohio. Of course, UConn Nation expects UConn to be there. Right now LSU fans and many members of the media expect them to be there. Who will be the other two? The road to Cleveland is long and arduous.

Highlighting many of the iconic features and colors representative of Cleveland and the state of Ohio, the 2024 NCAA Women’s Final Four logo has been unveiled.

The 2024 Women’s Final Four games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will tip off Friday, April 5 with two national semifinal contests, while the national championship game will be played Sunday, April 7. The Mid-American Conference and Greater Cleveland Sports Commission will serve as co-hosts. An ESPN channel will televise all 67 games of the championship in 2024 — the 29th straight year (since 1996) the network will broadcast every game.

 

[Carnac]

Why stars are flocking to Baton Rouge​

The allure of LSU.​

The national championship has certainly made Baton Rouge an attractive location for recruits, both out of high school and the transfer portal, but the Tigers’ ability to capitalize on NIL deals for their athletes has also stood out. Angel Reese and Flau’jae Johnson have spoken publicly about their NIL opportunities because of the Tigers’ success, and they’ve discussed how their social following grew tremendously during March Madness. The Tigers even have a full-time employee on staff — Jennifer Roberts, director of player personnel and influence — who specifically handles NIL for their women’s basketball players.

Aneesah Morrow transferring to LSU

The sophomore averaged 25.7 points and 12.2 rebounds per game this past season at DePaul.

theathletic.com

 

[wingsfan055]

UConn better get its NIL Program in order & become one of the top NIL Program in the NCAAs. NIL will INCREASINGLY influence recruiting and transfers.

 

[Vdore]

Of course, it is illegal for a coach to be associated in any way with the NIL! RIGHT???