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dws3665 said:
She could not contact Dauda, but she could have easily contacted Dauda's AAU coach, etc. My read on the story is that Dauda was not happy with the way things were handled. Whether that could be sorted out now or not, I'm not sure. Several programs are reportedly interested, but there is some speculation that Arkansas might be in the lead due to the advantage of having very actively recruited her before.
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Eh. Dauda wanted to go to Baylor for Mulkey, and pretty much no other reason (maybe Bill Brock). Dauda is originally from Nigeria, and didn't arrive in Arkansas until like 6 years ago, IIRC. So, I doubt any kind of in-state loyalty is a factor for her and her family. On the other hand, the pandemic may have impacted her outlook on proximity to her family.

Not sure if she's ever visited LSU. Official visits still not allowed; but, she could always pay her own way to visit. Perhaps that doesn't matter if she's simply set on playing for Mulkey. Would be surprised if she ends up anywhere but Arkansas or LSU; however, maybe she's a very good student and will look Duke or Vanderbilt's way.
 
southie said:
Eh. Dauda wanted to go to Baylor for Mulkey, and pretty much no other reason (maybe Bill Brock). Dauda is originally from Nigeria, and didn't arrive in Arkansas until like 6 years ago, IIRC. So, I doubt any kind of in-state loyalty is a factor for her and her family. On the other hand, the pandemic may have impacted her outlook on proximity to her family.

Not sure if she's ever visited LSU. Official visits still not allowed; but, she could always pay her own way to visit. Perhaps that doesn't matter if she's simply set on playing for Mulkey. Would be surprised if she ends up anywhere but Arkansas or LSU; however, maybe she's a very good student and will look Duke('s) or Vanderbilt's way.
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waiting for @triaddukefan in 3, 2, 1..........................
 
Washington updated their roster. Still shows Nia Lowery, who I thought entered the portal.

Khayla Rooks apparently has entered the portal. She was more productive than I expected for them last year, but that's not saying a whole lot. Most of her career I kept finding myself thinking she wouldn't play at all for ANY other Pac 12 team.
 
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LoTrader said:
Has Endyia Rogers (USC Trojans) landed anywhere? I believe she entered the transfer portal in mid-April.
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The Athletic lists her as being in the portal. She hasn't announced anything about the portal or a commitment, though.

When Adia Barnes met with the media about her new contract she said that she is trying to get a point guard from the portal who they have "a very good relationship with." Since Erin Grant just joined the Arizona staff from USC, speculation is that Rogers is that point guard.

I would not be surprised if Oregon is pursuing her, but that's just a gut feeling. Also wouldn't be surprised if Oregon State was pursuing her.

Rogers has retweeted the hiring announcements of Grant at Arizona and Nared-Hairston at Oregon, but my guess is based more on Barnes' comments and Graves'/Rueck's current needs.

Lindsey better be working day and night to keep her.
 
bballnut90 said:
Look at Neighbors loading up. Replacing Dungee/Slocum/Ramirez is a tall order but adding Dauda, Wolfenbarger and Goforth should set them up quite well for the next few year.
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Maybe some new blood will do them some good. I mean, if you can't win a first round NCAA game with fifth year seniors like Dungee and Slocum, something is rotten in Denmark. Ramirez will be back to provide some maturity, but lots of youth on the roster, including Elena Eaton.
 
bballnut90 said:
Look at Neighbors loading up. Replacing Dungee/Slocum/Ramirez is a tall order but adding Dauda, Wolfenbarger and Goforth should set them up quite well for the next few year.
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Well, Ramirez will be back for one more year, but yes ... when Neighbors arrived at Arkansas, he set out to get Goforth and Eaton from the 2020 in-state class, and Wolfenbarger and Dauda from the 2021 in-state class. He got half of them.

But what a difference a year (and a pandemic) makes...
 
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dws3665 said:
I'm sure he'll add some crawfish étouffée to the menu of his next cookout, for sure.
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Some bacon-wrapped shrimp would be my recommendation as a happy medium . . .
 
southie said:
Maybe some new blood will do them some good. I mean, if you can't win a first round NCAA game with fifth year seniors like Dungee and Slocum, something is rotten in Denmark. Ramirez will be back to provide some maturity, but lots of youth on the roster, including Elena Eaton.
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Agreed. Dungee was a talented player but didn't strike me as team oriented. I've never been sold on Neighbors coaching ability but he's bringing in good recruits/transfers that should keep Arkansas steadily in the top 10-20 range.
 
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southie said:
Eh. Dauda wanted to go to Baylor for Mulkey, and pretty much no other reason (maybe Bill Brock). Dauda is originally from Nigeria, and didn't arrive in Arkansas until like 6 years ago, IIRC. So, I doubt any kind of in-state loyalty is a factor for her and her family. On the other hand, the pandemic may have impacted her outlook on proximity to her family.

Not sure if she's ever visited LSU. Official visits still not allowed; but, she could always pay her own way to visit. Perhaps that doesn't matter if she's simply set on playing for Mulkey. Would be surprised if she ends up anywhere but Arkansas or LSU; however, maybe she's a very good student and will look Duke or Vanderbilt's way.
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Well Duke is in dire need of a young post... is it too late to jump in?

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Floridaduck said:
Not sure what this is besides replacing one 5’9” Aussie guard with another. Hmmm
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Graves wanted 10 players on the roster. The portal is getting to the point where it is on its second day of a garage sale and Graves landed Hurst. Not a terrible choice at all considering it is getting later and later an and the good bargains are getting harder and harder to find.
 
Syracuse was ridiculed for having so many players (leave/graduate/transfer). They have rebounded nicely and if they can establish some chemistry before the season starts...they could be very good come March. There aren't any superstars, but they do have balance, consistency and blue-collar workmanship with this new roster. Q needs to hire an assistant that can manage people...so he can worry about XOs.
https://wbbblog.com/syracuse-womens-basketball-recruiting/
Carr is a solid addition here, especially this late into the transfer portal.
 
LwrcasefaN said:
Syracuse was ridiculed for having so many players (leave/graduate/transfer). They have rebounded nicely and if they can establish some chemistry before the season starts...they could be very good come March. There aren't any superstars, but they do have balance, consistency and blue-collar workmanship with this new roster. Q needs to hire an assistant that can manage people...so he can worry about XOs.
Syracuse Women's Basketball Recruiting | WBB Blog
Carr is a solid addition here, especially this late into the transfer portal.
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Ridiculed or questioned? I believe it was a combination of both.

I think it was fair for people to ask questions considering the number who went into to portal, even with the extra year players are getting due to COVID. I don't see the conversation of Syracuse's situation being any different than what I've seen mentioned about other programs who have had players consistently transfer out of their program (e.g. Maryland).

I agree that the question is how they team comes together. Unlike Maryland, where they seem to be unaffected regardless of who leaves, Syracuse has not been in a similar position.
 
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