The reality is no one who posts on this board knows if Azzi and/or Caroline will be back and if they are whether they will be a determinative factor or not. That may be your belief but I bet not many others share that same sentiment.
Would you be kind enough to explain the basis for your opinions?
I feel the opposite. How would two scorers off the bench not be determinative factors in an NCAA run? Neither of them get a covid year, they both would lose out on eligibility.
I believe since we got Paige and Azzi our recruiting has gotten much better.
Only weak area is center. Someone from Amari, Ice, Jana or someone else coming in will have to provide quality minutes here. I don't think Ayanna is tall enough. Could have Aaliyah too at the center spot but that isn't ideal.Ya think?I think 3 words can describe next year for us............................"it's our year."
Geno will have a full roster (14 or 15 players depending on if Aubrey Griffin comes back. She's eligible for the draft. Her HS class graduates college in May) complete with uber talented players from top to bottom. I fully expect Ayanna and Amari to improve their game over the summer and hit their stride next year and become part of the regular 8-9 player rotation.
Unless either Ayanna or Amari makes a big leap, it limits offense too much to have both playing together at same time.
Well said. I am not going to debate with anyone on whether Paige or Nika should start at the point - but if we do not get the 23 TO in check we will never win the NC next year
I agree. I’m not sure Geno would recruit (from the portal) on top of Ice, Amari and Jana. I’m assuming these willbe our 3 post players next year. One of them should earn a starting position. Finding a servicable post player in the portal is difficult, as they are usually the first to be taken. He needs to make that decision in early April.
Boneyarders may not speculate on transfers out. They may not say, “I think she should consider transferring” or “If Geno doesn’t play her, she’ll probably transfer” or similar. We allowed it years ago and the thread always had to be locked, if not deleted
I thought we were at risk of being called boosters or insiders and saying some should transfer in to us could be considered tampering. I know Geno and the coaches and players cannot do it, boosters can't, can season ticket holders or rabid (rancid?) fans be tainted? I thought we were only supposed to mention someone after they signed up for the portal. But what do I know? Not much.
I have a technical question regarding a certain player in a unique situation that I will not name, but you could probably deduce. She played at an NAIA school for three years, then transferred to a traditional Division 1 powerhouse school that is currently ranked for her senior season.Interesting initial brain-scratcher there, HuskyNan, and good follow-up, Bills Fan.
- Did this thought come about because Dorka Juhasz is departing? While Dorka's a mobile post/forward, I think of Aaliyah Edwards as being the heavy-duty inside force for UConn; so, yes, I could see a player like Siegrest fitting into the scheme. Besides the scoring, she also averages 9.5 rpg. And most certainly, the ethos.
- But, I think Bills Fan is right about not taking accepting someone from the Big East. Besides, you don't want Harry Perretta coming out of retirement to bust you on the side of the head.
- And Siegrest is ready for the next step. Her inside-outside combination will come in handy.
However, if she decides to further her NCAA playing time for one more year, I know a team she'd fit in with just fine with off Route 80. The one with the Golden Dome? She and Maddy Westbeld got along famously this summer ....
(not gonna happen).
Cough cough A Boston. First player to win a Championship with 2 different teams…
If you contact the player and try to convince her to come to UConn, that’s a NCAA violation. If you have a wish list of players that you hope transfer in and want to discuss them with other fans, it’s not a problem. Just don’t address yourself to a player
The Shadow knows, but he does not post or comment here. You're right, none of the rest of us know. We are guessing and speculating.
Ah, Shoni Schimmel and her Cardinal team. We had a Baylor fan on the Boneyard that complained endlessly about Louisville’s physical play in that game. I wonder how she feels about the state of women’s hoops now
Don't think so personally. My guess is he goes the Jim Boeheim route and coaches for quite a while. He always talks about how similar he is to DT and I don't think either of them will stop doing what they love until they physically or mentally can't anymore. We will see.
