NIL is changing how the recruiting game is played as much as the portal. Gov Lee signed legislation a few weeks ago that allowed Tenn universities to be involved in NIL collectives. I wouldn't be surprised if tenn wbb benefited from this. Hope they take advantage of the head start cuz I imagine by next year all states will have passed similar legislation.
One thing Dawn has done over the years was stress to her players about building a brand, about getting a degree in something you really want to do and when the time comes, hiring an agent that fits you. You could see it immediately with some of her past players but it really hit home this year with NIL. As soon as it was available Destinni Henderson & Zia Cooke launched their own clothing line and and were ready to go and took advantage of it immediately and have done really, really well.
Not a leap to say Mulkey will help Reese improve her defense more than Frese could, but I’m skeptical about Reese’s “big guard” ideas in any offense.
Monster pickup.
I don’t get the over analysis of them not following Kim to LSU. Baylor was a senior heavy team last year and most those girls were on the brink of graduating as well. Plus I recall Egbo saying many stayed because they believe they had the talent and experience returning to compete for a natty. Kim went to a school that was in the dumps with a losing record
And to be honest. The less 3s Baylor took. The better they were. Expanding their range wasn't helping the team.
Well that's what Reese wants to do. Is Mulkey going to put up with a 20% 3-point shooter?
No. I’m sure she will have no issue letting her shoot some but they aren’t gonna let her jack up a bunch of 3s every game. You can work to expand your game but you need to still be smart.
No. Kim does not have a good record of developing perimeter game of post players or preparing post players for WNBA. Only Baylor post player under Kim who succeeded in WNBA has been Griner.
Where did Reese say she wanted to only shoot 3’s? Her quotes are about developing a midrange shot something that most BY’s agree she needs to do.
I read somewhere that Smith wanted to finish out her college career at Baylor & that was why she stayed. I do not think it matter who took over the Baylor job or where Mulkey was going.
Oh I bet. Kim isn’t perfect by any means but she’s a good coach, she wins and her players love her. She will adjust but she does what she think she needs to do to win games.
