New school commitments by Transfers - March 2024

[Topdawg]

I am not concerned. We got quite far with the team we had. With the returning players, the three freshmen and the return of injured players, we should be stronger. Yes, we graduated two to the W.

So the early games might be choppy. Though, we should be better this year as the team that started the season was different from the one that Geno thought we would have based on the summer. Early in the season, he was experimenting with several starting lineups before he settled on one.

 

[triaddukefan]

What a meterotic rise. From playing in the Big South to playing in the $EC. BHFL. Blue Hose For Life.

Lookout BC, Pitt is coming for your spot at #13th in the ACC

 

[Zanzman]

There’s a funny GIF posted on X (twitter) and I don’t know how to post it here. But it said something like: Geno Auriemma is taking so long to get someone out of the portal that the only players left will be former UConn players. I have to say, even though I love our UConn team as is, I’d love to get a talented big graduate center with one year left to help our newbie bigs transition to the game. It’s not looking very promising. You’d think they’d be clamoring to join a team that’s made it to the final for years and years and years? No brainer. Anyone else concerned?

No

 

[darrell]

 

[jdote33]

Texas said we not losing in the elite 8 again. My new favorite portal signing. Starting lineup is amazing.

Rori
Phelia
Booker
Moore
Taylor Jones

With Shay Holle, Amina Muhammad and a couple really good freshman coming in. I still would like them to get 3pt shooting though vic hates that comment. But they are definitely in the conversation for best team if healthy.

 

[Gamecockfan77]

I figured Texas was going to make a run at it.

 

[Dillon77]

Texas said we not losing in the elite 8 again. My new favorite portal signing. Starting lineup is amazing.

Rori
Phelia
Booker
Moore
Taylor Jones

With Shay Holle, Amina Muhammad and a couple really good freshman coming in. I still would like them to get 3pt shooting though vic hates that comment. But they are definitely in the conversation for best team if healthy.

Not contesting that Phelia's addition adds another top-flight player, but I'll be interested to see how she meshes with the rest of the Longhorns, given that she was the player at Michigan last year. Plus, Harmon is coming back to take over the reins from Booker (or is she?). Long-story short, before we -- or ESPNw -- annoint them the chosen team, let's see how all these admittedly top-flight players mesh. If they, do, yup they could be really good.

p.s. I'll say it, too...they could use a few more bombers to keep everyone honest.

 

[BRS24]

 

[cancontent]

Not contesting that Phelia's addition adds another top-flight player, but I'll be interested to see how she meshes with the rest of the Longhorns, given that she was the player at Michigan last year. Plus, Harmon is coming back to take over the reins from Booker (or is she?). Long-story short, before we -- or ESPNw -- annoint them the chosen team, let's see how all these admittedly top-flight players mesh. If they, do, yup they could be really good.

p.s. I'll say it...they could use a few more bombers to keep everyone honest.

Agreed. She's used to being a PG, but has shown she can play off the ball during last summer's AmeriCup. How she adjusts to the dribble drive offence will be interesting. She also has to make this season count as it's her last one if she's trying to improve her draft stock.

 

[GoChips20]

That’s a fantastic fit for both parties and what I love about the portal era. Texas needs more offense to get over the Elite Eight hump and Phelia gives them a 6’0” shot creator. I think Vic will be a great coach for her too. She’s not known for her defense but has good physical tools. If they can stay healthy and Harmon comes back at 75% of what she showed this season, I think this is the year Texas makes the Final Four.

 

[FormerCTrez]

It seems like Vic Schaffer is prepping Texas to battle the SCAR Gamecocks. He wants to ensure that both the SEC Regular and Tournament Titles move to AUSTIN!!

 

[triaddukefan]

Tried of this mess.

 

[southie]

Texas definitely could use more 3-point shooters. But, a greater need was another player who could create their own shot; Texas didn't really have that last season after Rori Harmon went down other than Madison Booker. So, adding Phelia accomplishes that, IMO. She shot the 3-pointer really well 2 seasons ago, and adequately this past season; I'm thrilled with the addition.

 

[BRS24]

 

[Crossover]

There’s a funny GIF posted on X (twitter) and I don’t know how to post it here. But it said something like: Geno Auriemma is taking so long to get someone out of the portal that the only players left will be former UConn players. I have to say, even though I love our UConn team as is, I’d love to get a talented big graduate center with one year left to help our newbie bigs transition to the game. It’s not looking very promising. You’d think they’d be clamoring to join a team that’s made it to the final for years and years and years? No brainer. Anyone else concerned?

I'm not.

 

[bballnut90]

Texas said we not losing in the elite 8 again. My new favorite portal signing. Starting lineup is amazing.

Rori
Phelia
Booker
Moore
Taylor Jones

With Shay Holle, Amina Muhammad and a couple really good freshman coming in. I still would like them to get 3pt shooting though vic hates that comment. But they are definitely in the conversation for best team if healthy.

Easily one of the biggest additions from the portal. Phelia should be a good fit but Texas will need to develop chemistry next year reintegrating Harmon and figuring out Booker’s role. They also lack size compared to the likes of SC but should be a Final Four favorite going into next year. I’d put them at #2 after SC. They are stacked 1-4 and Jones is a solid 5.

 

[Gamecockfan77]

Easily one of the biggest additions from the portal. Phelia should be a good fit but Texas will need to develop chemistry next year reintegrating Harmon and figuring out Booker’s role. They also lack size compared to the likes of SC but should be a Final Four favorite going into next year. I’d put them at #2 after SC. They are stacked 1-4 and Jones is a solid 5.

I'm not sure they lack size compared to anyone but SCar won't be the standard for that as it stands.

 

[huskeynut]

There’s a funny GIF posted on X (twitter) and I don’t know how to post it here. But it said something like: Geno Auriemma is taking so long to get someone out of the portal that the only players left will be former UConn players. I have to say, even though I love our UConn team as is, I’d love to get a talented big graduate center with one year left to help our newbie bigs transition to the game. It’s not looking very promising. You’d think they’d be clamoring to join a team that’s made it to the final for years and years and years? No brainer. Anyone else concerned?

Not at all

 

[WBBTakeover]

It seems like Vic Schaffer is prepping Texas to battle the SCAR Gamecocks. He wants to ensure that both the SEC Regular and Tournament Titles move to AUSTIN!!

Phelia is a good pickup, but the pickup doesn't move the needle nearly enough to suggest that Texas would overtake South Carolina in the SEC. Her defense is not up to standard for an SEC guard and she doesn't shoot the three well. She can create her own shot, so that's a plus. She just needs to be able to hit it consistently (something she hasn't done--see AmeriCup last year).

Not sure how all the pieces will fit WRT Texas with Rori back and Madison and Leila wanting to operate with the ball in their hands (Madison is better than Leila, so the latter's touches would need to decrease while the former's touches should increase as she develops), but Vic is the one who gets paid to sort that out (and I'm sure he will).

 

[YoDore]

 

[GoChips20]

This reminds me of two years ago when Angel Reese told everyone she wasn’t committed to LSU and then announced it like three days later.

 

[Vowelguy]

wth? not a good look

 

[YoDore]

This reminds me of two years ago when Angel Reese told everyone she wasn’t committed to LSU and then announced it like three days later.

Something tells me this is exactly what is happening. Hailey Van Lith wants to do her own announcement with appropriate fanfare. Hate to tell her, but if she picks TCU at this point, the thrill is gone.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Something tells me this is exactly what is happening. Hailey Van Lith wants to do her own announcement with appropriate fanfare. Hate to tell her, but if she picks TCU at this point, the thrill is gone.

I wasn't even aware there was a thrill to begin with. I think she'll get drafted.

 

[cancontent]

Something tells me this is exactly what is happening. Hailey Van Lith wants to do her own announcement with appropriate fanfare. Hate to tell her, but if she picks TCU at this point, the thrill is gone.

Or she's focused on the 3x3 USAB tryouts and planned to announce afterwards? Who really knows?

 

[jdote33]

Really love this one. Was really keeping an eye on her. Good size, super dynamic. 3 years left. Wish Nye stayed.

 

[Forego]

No. They don't play South Carolina either.

UConn and South Carolina are scheduled to play in the final four.

 

[BullDawg]

Former Syracuse, South Florida, and Oregon player Priscilla Williams has committed to Jacksonville. Was hoping she would do better at Oregon. Spent some time with her when she was at South Florida and I really liked her.

MSN

 

[BRS24]

 

[Charliebball]

but does she know how to get there?