ND's Patterson could be the Answer to Depth Problem

[Reypl21]

If she plans on playing professionally there's not many better schools to attend

 

[Jibariqua]

www.ndinsider.com/tncms/asset/editorial/36160823-0b6c-5f71-95ce-090b29f9a466

She says she has already been contacted by about 30 schools, won’t apply for a hardship waiver, and won’t take any visits until after May 10th.

 

[Triad]

This is an interesting interview. As you pointed out, you would think it would be obvious to her that there will be a ton of playing time available to her at ND next year with all the graduations, but of course she would have to earn it.

That makes me think that there is probably a difference of opinion between her and the coaches about her position and role. It is quite possible that she does want to play on the wing, and they want her to play at least somewhat in the paint.

If that is her issue, then I don't see why she or Geno should think that coming to Storrs will address her concerns. She might (if she could play next year after transferring) be a candidate to be the fifth starter, but it would be as the 4 rather than the 3. And Geno would expect her to mix it up for rebounds in the paint.

If she really wants to play professionally as she says in the article, I don't see why she would object to that; on the contrary, she should embrace it. But she could just as easily do that by staying in South Bend.

I just re-watched the national semifinal game, where Patterson did play some significant minutes at the end of the first half, when Turner was on the bench with two fouls. She played fairly well and got a rebound or two, but she didn't seem to have an appetite for rugged inside play. She needs to develop that to play professionally.

@JoePgh --I tend to agree with most of this. I saw her time at the end of the First half when Turner went out. She gave ND good minutes.
I don't feel she is a "FIT" for Uconn. Numbers seems shy. Geno I doubt with give her a guarantee of minutes.
I agree, big time, she should stay at ND.

 

[bebo1226]

Based on what she said, going back to ND is not an option. Seems like something behind the scenes went on that soured her on returning above playing time-she did mention her “value”. Or, it could’ve also been an academic decision to extend her scholarship and get her masters degree.

 

[Triad]

Based on what she said, going back to ND is not an option. Seems like something behind the scenes went on that soured her on returning above playing time-she did mention her “value”. Or, it could’ve also been an academic decision to extend her scholarship and get her masters degree.

I got the lack of desire to return to ND. If Muffet is open minded then for DP's own PT issue ND appears to be the best solution.
I hope she is thinking ACADEMICALLY that's a plus for her.
Walz then appears her best choice--he'll tell her what she wants to hear.