New school commitments by Transfers - March 2024

[YoDore]

Position: Road Runner. Now that's a new one!

I heard coach Thibault-DuDonis (who is one of my favorite young coaches) explain that term on a podcast. She said there is almost a stigma to being considered a rim runner (post) among many young players today when so much attention is on perimeter players. She tasked her husband/assistant coach to come up with another term, and he came up with road runner. At some point, among team members, that got organically changed to meep meeps, referring to the iconic cartoon character's only noise. Now, that has been shortened to Meeps.

And, now you know more than you ever wanted to know about why Fairfield has a position they formally call Road Runner.

Thibault-DuDonis is a real up and comer in coaching ranks. If she decides to leave Fairfield at some point, I'd love to see her in the Big East. I think her system would be a great fit there, but I'm sure she can adapt to other styles. That five-out-offense sure is fun to watch, though.

 

[cancontent]

I heard coach Thibault-DuDonis (who is one of my favorite young coaches) explain that term on a podcast. She said there is almost a stigma to being considered a rim runner (post) among many young players today when so much attention is on perimeter players. She tasked her husband/assistant coach to come up with another term, and he came up with road runner. At some point, among team members, that got organically changed to meep meeps, referring to the iconic cartoon character's only noise. Now, that has been shortened to Meeps.

And, now you know more than you ever wanted to know about why Fairfield has a position they formally call Road Runner.

Thibault-DuDonis is a real up and comer in coaching ranks. If she decides to leave Fairfield at some point, I'd love to see her in the Big East. I think her playing style would be a great fit there, but I'm sure she can adapt to other styles. That five-out-offense sure is fun to watch, though.

Love the creativity and how the team has adopted the concept. I low-key geek out on tidbits like this.

Also, I'm in agreement re Coach Thibault-DuDonis. She's worked her way up with two different programs (Miss State and Minnesota) and has done well since becoming a HC. Looking forward to seeing how a Canadian Cyanne John will fair in her system. She's an athletic forward/wing who I think will thrive there.

 

[cancontent]

It's been quiet, but some more transfer commitments are coming through. Michigan added some depth to their post position here.

 

[nwhoopfan]

It's been quiet, but some more transfer commitments are coming through. Michigan added some depth to their post position here.

Did she transfer from another US college, or did she transfer from Russia?

 

[cancontent]

Did she transfer from another US college, or did she transfer from Russia?

Played for Middle Tennessee last season per the article.

 

[jdote33]

U-turn!

Has there been any updates on this. Only been a month. But is she playing college ball next year.

 

[cancontent]

Has there been any updates on this. Only been a month. But is she playing college ball next year.

A friend and I were talking about this last week. Haven't seen any updates. Considering the report noted she was talking to several schools, it seems odd nothing has been announced yet.

 

[Dynastic]

Has there been any updates on this. Only been a month. But is she playing college ball next year.

Seeing players in college have agents is just hilarious . I remember people (many) saying for years that they all should get paid. All it took was just plain old greed by stealing their name, image and likeness.

 

[CalWBBfan]

Natalia Ackerman, grad transfer from Cal Poly, signs with UC Berkeley (Cal): Cal Signs Natalia Ackerman - California Golden Bears Athletics

 

[jdote33]

 

[cancontent]

Interesting, but considering this is her last season I get the desire to play with one's sibling.

 

[Geew1992]

Interesting, but considering this is her last season I get the desire to play with one's sibling.

**Against

 

[cancontent]

**Against

Thanks.

 

[BigTenGuy]

**Against

2 games against ECU is the draw to Memphis? Not your standard transfer/commitment reason.

 

[triaddukefan]

2 games against ECU is the draw to Memphis? Not your standard transfer/commitment reason.

Of all the schools in the AAC, you throw shade at the one in the heart of Eastern NC vinegar based pork bbq

 

[BigTenGuy]

Of all the schools in the AAC, you throw shade at the one in the heart of Eastern NC vinegar based pork bbq

Devin Hagemann - Women's Basketball - East Carolina University Athletics

Devin Hagemann (7) Guard - Prep: Team captain... Multi-time State Champion with a winning pedigree with Edison Academy. Personal: Daughter of Veronia and Claudis...

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Not my call.