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hoopsfan22 said:
I think she just wanted out. Playing at UConn is a lot of work. It's a burden that us fans will never truly understand. We know she considered leaving after her freshman season. My gut says she decided this a long time ago. Perhaps even before the season when she mentioned in November that she had to treat her junior season as if she was a pro. A bit of foreshadowing there. Regarding Tuck leaving, she talked about it as a possibility before that season even started, so I wasn't surprised. I thought Azura would come back for her final season, but it just never worked out for her. Geno wanted her to bang down low, and she wanted to shoot threes. Think next season is a showcase season for Evina as well.
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I don't think Geno only wanted her to bang down low. I am sure he wanted her to develop an all around game like Stewie. It was not Geno's fault that she could not hit a 3 pt shot even though she was acknowledged to be a very good 3 pt shooter by Geno himself. Moving her outside from time to time would have opened the lane for Pheesa a lot more. Geno had a great plan but the players have to execute. Maybe it was the pressure and I am guessing Geno is not at his best in relieving pressure since playing at UConn is pressure.

And I understand why Azure left early even though it was a shock but only because it was such a new thing but I really do not get why Meg is leaving early but will not regurgitate my reasons.

This really hurts our leadership alot. Evina now enters the fire.
 
We'll have a great team next year. Even with the extra money, nobody's getting rich playing in the WNBA.
 
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BobbyJ said:
While I agree regarding your last sentence about Stevens, I've always wondered why they wouldn't have had an understanding and agreement about that before they committed to each other.
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I’m certain there was an understanding beforehand. Unfortunately, sometimes people change their mind.
 
Very bad move on her part.

1. There might not be a WNBA season or draft

2. She is not pro ready yet.

3. The pay is awful in the WNBA and she has it better at Uconn where she can also develop more.

I guess we won't have to worry about playing time for the 5 freshman now.
 
I selfishly wish Meg would have stayed for another year. Watching her grow has been a joy especially this last season. I was really looking forward to seeing her along side the incoming recruits and Evina. Would have been a Husky fans treat. Crystal and Meg going pro, will leave a huge void in our perimeter shooting. Anna and Christyn were very streaky shooters at best. We will struggle without Meg and her ability to stretch the defense. Anna, Paige and ONO won't have that shooter to kick out to on the perimeter and knock it down.

With all that said Good luck Meg and I hope Minnesota Lynx Drafts you.
Husky Nation
 
CocoHusky said:
The roster is now at 10. There will be new transfer rules in place. UCONN could should be thinking about adding transfers.
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Are the transfer rules certain? Does Covid-19 affect them?
 
oldude said:
Unless it’s a true impact player, Geno should stand pat. Even before Megan’s announcement, I felt Aaliyah could earn the starting spot at PF, moving Megan to the W. That PF job will now be a battle between Aaliyah & Aubrey. Anna, Christyn, Evina & possibly Mir will battle it out for PT at W.
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Charli Collier? ;)
 
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MilfordHusky said:
Are the transfer rules certain? Does Covid-19 affect them?
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Transfer rules are not certain. NCAA Division I Council was scheduled to meet late April to approve the proposal. If approved the changes could have been implemented by summer of 2020. No changes announced to that time table but it might likely change due to Covid-19.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
Needs to, maybe not. But the previous three champions all won with huge help from transfers. ND doesn't win without Shepard, Baylor doesn't without Jackson, and South Carolina--fortunate draw and all--doesn't without Gray.
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Very, very important point.
 
Plebe said:
Really, you're here to say "I told you so"?

Poor taste.
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No, I didn’t make a prediction. I just pointed out it was a possibility... therefore pointing out not all “BY warnings” are as bad as the poster suggested.

I first pointed it out here back in November, but nobody was paying attention.

Thanks for shot, Plebe. Your lack of self control kinda shows how much you really feel about all the hard work I do.... or is it poor taste to point out the hard work too?
 
I may have to turn in my "Seer" card. Right now, I can't see that far into April and the NC. My focus is on the first two exhibition games, and the first half of the season. I want/expect Geno to put the best 5 players he has on the floor that are ready to start, and I want those five to get the job done, and justify his decision to put them out there. I don't care who they are, I just want them to strangle and suffocate whoever they play.

I don't care about "preseason" rankings either, they're meaningless. Someone ranks a team based on last year's performance. This year's team is NOT last year's team. Several teams lost 2 or more of their high profile players (Oregon, Baylor, S. Carolina, UConn, etc). No one knows how these teams are going to perform with the new replacements, until those teams play another team of equal talent and ability, not the cupcakes Twinkies most of them schedule to begin the season. Those rankings count for nothing come March.

I want convincing 25+ point wins in every game before the break. When March rolls around....and it will, THEN we can begin to concern ourselves about the tournament. Before the tournament, we've got to introduce ourselves to all of our new conference members, as we take our BIG East "Homecoming" tour. We've got lots of business to handle before tournament time. All things in time. ;)
 
DeeHusky said:
I just would not be surprised
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The way things are going, neither would I. :confused: We can't afford to take another hit like this.
 
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Lost a good player but she didn't always seem to lift the level of play of her teammates. I also thought she ignored Anna at the 3 point line at times which I thought was odd as Anna was always looking to facilitate. Looking forward to the reset next year led by the new phenom.
 
Rixxx said:
One thing I know about Meg is she is a hard worker. She will work on her deficiencies so that she will become an all-round productive WNBA player. This will happen if she gets the right team/coach to draft her.
IMO she will be a 6-10 draft pick, first round. Ahead of her are the three women from OR, Cox from Baylor, Ty Harris at SC.
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I like Harris, but I don’t think she rates above Walker, not for my team anyway. If Chennedy Carter enters the draft, I could see her going before Walker at maybe #4.
 
First I want to wish Meg all the best in the future and thank her for her time at UCONN. She was wonderful to watch this season in particular.

It will be a big loss losing a 20 pt and 8 reb player not to mention also losing CD. It won’t be as bad as losing Lou and Pheesa but it’s a big hit nonetheless.

Seeing how this team competed this year I am still high on next years team with our great coaching staff and returning players. I have a gut feeling Liv and CW will be back better than ever and Anna and Aubrey will be much improved as well. I also think Evina and the freshman class will have a very big impact for our team next year.

In the past m, freshman weren’t necessarily counted on at UCONN unless you were one of the greats but I think the landscape of WCB is changing a bit toward what we see in men’s game. Young guys coming in and contributing and the coaching staff finding ways to adapt the scheme and program to get the best of the players the moment they step on campus because players are going to leave earlier now and transfer rules will inevitably change. Therefore every year you have to try and maximize your championship chances because roster turnover could be significant year Over year.

In the end, how do I project out the replacement of Meg and CD. I think you need CW to replicate Megs numbers and Paige or Evina to replicate CD. Then you gotta see improvement in Liv, Anna, and Aubrey. Contributions from the bench I think will materialize with Edwards and perhaps Muhl and Mir at least initially on defense. Piath May push for time just like Evelyn this year down the stretch. There will be a learning curve next year as we integrate two new starters and have a trustworthy bench rotation that Geno can count on. But I expect the huskies to find a way to be even better. I am looking forward to the positive surprises and hope there will be no negative ones. Lastly I believe in our coaching staff and believe they will get us back to another final four and possibly a championship.
 
donalddoowop said:
A poster on VolNation said UConn just got better. How about that. I wonder why they think that.
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Well, we'll see how much better we are when we visit them next season at their place. You know THAT's a game we have to win!! :cool: Remember the lady that hurled profanities at UConn fans as they were leaving the XL Center after the TN game this season? She'll be there joined by 21,678 (capacity of Thompson-Boling Arena) of her closest friends/fellow fans when UConn comes to town, most of whom no doubt share her opinion of Geno and UConn. :confused:
 
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Centerstream said:
Really no point in guessing about next year's rosters until the NCAA makes some announcements especially concerning the 5th year of eligibility for 2020 seniors IF there is a next season, possible transfer rule changes, if there is an WNBA draft and season, how that plays out in regards to the current pro level seniors, etc., etc.

But hey, good luck to Megan and time to cancel next year's trip to Charlottesville and instead schedule a quality ACC opponent, like Duke.
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if UConn's seniors were allowed a fifth season do you think any of them would return?
 
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Shades said:
No, I didn’t make a prediction. I just pointed out it was a possibility... therefore pointing out not all “BY warnings” are as bad as the poster suggested.

I first pointed it out here back in November, but nobody was paying attention.

Thanks for shot, Plebe. Your lack of self control kinda shows how much you really feel about all the hard work I do.... or is it poor taste to point out the hard work too?
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I'll give you a shout out and a huge Thank You for the work you have done seeing that I am guessing that the longer than normal off-season is upon us. I especially enjoy your posts for the day's games.
Also a shout out to the other BYers that provide game info so that we know what to look forward to.
I myself posted the ESPN schedule when it came out that listed their prime time WBB coverage but I am not sure if it was of any help due to the excellent efforts of you and others.
Thanks again everyone (you know who you are!!).
 
CocoHusky said:
Transfer rules are not certain. NCAA Division I Council was scheduled to meet late April to approve the proposal. If approved the changes could have been implemented by summer of 2020. No changes announced to that time table but it might likely change due to Covid-19.
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just piling on more confusion for the coaches....................if the new transfer rules are in effect they may have an impressive selection of forwards to consider, under the old rules are there any quality fifth year forwards available?
 
Charliebball said:
if UConn's seniors were allowed a fifth season do you think any of them would return?
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Maybe. I think Kyla might think about it only because of how her UConn career ended. She may get less playing time but she will certainly enjoy and make the best of her bench time!!!
 
I'm among those who are surprised. I knew Meg was eligible, but didn't think she would leave. Why?

I think she has room for improvement before turning pro, including a reliable midrange shot, improved ball handling, and more.

She would be a strong NPOY candidate next season.

She seemed to want to play with her good friend Evina.

She would earn a college degree if she stayed.

She does not appear to be in a hardship situation, per her social media postings (family seems very middle class).

This year's draft includes Sabrina and Satou, plus others. I thought Meg would be top-4 next year and think top-10 this year.

Geno said yesterday he thought she would stay.

There may not be a WNBA season this year.

As a UConn grad and Virginia resident, I've been a big Megatron fan. I thank her for 3 years and wish her the best. She had a great season. I hope she is an All-American selection and makes the Wall of Honor. On the men's side, we have had several beloved players leave early. Meg's situation, other than the amount of money involved, is no different from those of Ray, Rip, Emeka, Ben, Rudy, et al.
 
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