Looks like Raoul's digs are now headed even further south than Louisville. Wonder if Coach Vic does twitter?
I’ll give you Ekmark transferring for lack of playing time but Boykin never suited up for a game (injuries/academics), and Edwards & AEH didn’t even make it to their 2nd semester at UConn. Their issues were far deeper than a lack of PT.You said that the reason for her departure was "playing time", as if that was a unique reason that only happens at Lou.
And as for transfers:
2014: 2/4 = Ekmark & Edwards
2015: 1/3 = Boykin
2016: 0/3
2017: 1/4 = AEH
4 of 14 (28%)
Courtney transferred for the fifth year scholarship and the pre-law degree. She may have wanted more playing time but basketball is not at the top of her list. And more power to her! She gave her all in games and practice at UConn and apparently was a great teammate. I saw a couple of her games last year and she really hasn't changed much. Defensive skills average to below average and a tendency to get lost in the schemes.I’ll give you Ekmark transferring for lack of playing time but Boykin never suited up for a game (injuries/academics), and Edwards & AEH didn’t even make it to their 2nd semester at UConn. Their issues were far deeper than a lack of PT.
Walz doesn't do well with bigger players. Ciera Johnson, Erin DeGrate and now Retta Kakala. They come in with high hopes and big fan expectations but when they get on the court they don't fit Walz up tempo style. Plus, they are not in the best shape either. Every school has transfers but Walz goes for the best players he can and the chips fall where they may. He isn't a bad guy but if he doesn't use this strategy Lville has no chance at final fours. Doesn't sound ideal but it's the truth. Retta should do great at Pacific and Ciera will be interesting to watch this year at A&M. She has big shoes to fill. Erin hopefully will continue to progress at Texas Tech.I don't know for sure but historically players transfer from Louisville when they simply don't see a future there......it would be interesting to hear from our Louisville friends about this.....
Walz doesn't do well with bigger players. Ciera Johnson, Erin DeGrate and now Retta Kakala. They come in with high hopes and big fan expectations but when they get on the court they don't fit Walz up tempo style. Plus, they are not in the best shape either. Every school has transfers but Walz goes for the best players he can and the chips fall where they may. He isn't a bad guy but if he doesn't use this strategy Lville has no chance at final fours. Doesn't sound ideal but it's the truth. Retta should do great at Pacific and Ciera will be interesting to watch this year at A&M. She has big shoes to fill. Erin hopefully will continue to progress at Texas Tech. Last year she was a bench player.
He was desperate for size and wasn't as committed to a team that could run until recently. He didn't do a good job getting the right kind of players. When he went after DeGrate he was just happy to get someone big. He thought Ciera Johnson was going be great but she slowed the team down. Looks like he made the same mistake with Retta. Even Mariya Moore slowed down the team her final year. Jaz Jones was a much better "fit" for Walz style of play. Kylee Shook doesn't fit his style 100% but I think she is going to make it. Sam Fuehring and Myisha Hines-Allen can/could board and run. Walz didn't have the luxury of Geno picking and choosing the kind of player he wants to a degree. His players until last year always seemed to lack chemistry on the offensive end. Last year they actually looked like they knew what they were doing on offense.My question is why does he recruit players that don't fit his style in the first place? It's not like these girls weren't big to begin with.
Walz is better off leaving the pr alone at this stage. He has a good program, is a good guy and it is what it is.he always does.....as usual he will thank him for his interest and invite him to come to campus and show off his fantastic facilities and happy players....
Looks like Raoul's digs are now headed even further south than Louisville. Wonder if Coach Vic does twitter?
I would post the tweet here but I’m using my phone.
As the kids say- got you fam
At least Walz is replying to Raoul who has 4.4k followers. Vic is replying to some Gamecocks fan with 43 followers.
As the kids say- got you fam
At least Walz is replying to Raoul who has 4.4k followers. Vic is replying to some Gamecocks fan with 43 followers.
I’m confused didn’t Kia Nurse win the Naismith DPOY award or am I mistaking?
Kia won the WBCA National Defensive Play of the Year award/I’m confused didn’t Kia Nurse win the Naismith DPOY award or am I mistaking?
Kia won the WBCA National Defensive Play of the Year award/
McCowan won the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award.
2018 is the first time Naismith has awarded a Defensive Player of the Year
Kia Nurse won the 'WBCA Defensive Player of the Year' which is a long standing award.
WBCA Defensive Player of the Year - Wikipedia
McCowan won the the 2018 Naismith DPOY award which is given for the 1st time
Teaira McCowan Wins Inaugural Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year Award | Citizen Naismith Trophy