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RockyMTblue2 said:
This is half of why I was hoping against hope that the heir apparent would not in fact be Geno's USA successor.
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Dawn should have learned, and did this time through I would hope, you don't poke the lion. I.E. when dealing with an all powerful organization (IRS,NCAA, FBI, the cop that pulled you over,GENO etc) keep your mouth shut until the decision--then RANT, if need be.
Rocky--I'm only half understanding the heir (hair) apparent would not be Geno's successor.
If you are saying Dawn is the heir apparent--thus the USA successor--Maybe USA only, not UConn
I would think after this experience she may tone down her pre decision objections.
Unless an all powerful organization has a published time frame for decisions--it takes what it takes. Even with published time --the IRS rarely meets their own rulings--and the NCAA has more power.
 
Charliebball said:
Here's an interesting coaching strategy for a player in a shooting slump

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In many case Fennly would be correct---If the kids keeps adjusting the arm, mentally trying to fix it. Get out of the Gym---let the brain return you to your muscle memory , you are thinking too much.
The one shining memory of Geno I shall always carry--Geno believes shooters-shoot and if missing will eventually (usually soon) return to expert numbers. Thats why DT got 15 shots at a in the ND loss, KLS misses 4 or 6 in many games then drills 10 straight, Kia too--shooters shot. Other coaches along the way --say--hey kid you missed three--stop shooting--not Geno..
 
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You see the irony of this post don't you? Warlick commenting she is willing to learn but yet from who??? As noted, can any Vol fan name a player in CHW 6 years of coaching who she made better? Heck, she's had -10? McDonald's AAs and 0 NCAA AA's?
 
UConnCat said:
Dawn says she's no longer begging because of injuries. She's now begging on behalf of Cooper. Or something. She also says some schools lie to get waivers approved. She's not lying. Just begging.

“I think what we’ve put together is truthful,” Staley said. “A lot of times, you got to be a really good liar to get a waiver OK’ed.”

I wonder who she thinks lied to get a waiver?

"We’re just asking for the rest of the season, which I don’t think is a whole lot in the whole grand scheme of things. No, I don’t want them to consider our injuries, I don’t want them to consider that, because that’s not why we put it in,” Staley said. “We put it in on the merit of her sitting out last year, her being able to be with our team this year after sitting out for a year-and-a-half.”

We weren't greedy. We didn't ask for the entire season; just give us the rest of the season. Come on NCAA.

Gamecocks' Dawn Staley gives updates on Te'a Cooper, injured players
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There is nothing in the above QUOTED statement from Dawn that imply s or states that anyone lied. She said "we've put together is truthful" Dig deep if you choose--but that does not say she is accusing anyone of lying. Is there more than what you presented? The uninitiated in Waivers may think you have to lie, it is not lying it is "creative writing" , embroidery; as a first timer , I can understand after doing it why she may think that way.

I've said this in defense of ND--and it holds true: In grants, applications, NCAA waiver--there is a methodology, and manner of presentation that gets success more often than others do. It is using the proper wording, phraseology. Some Colleges have a group who are writers of grants--they have been through the wars and know how to do it. Yet they are not always successful. The next waiver Dawn should consult experts, I'm sure Muffet would be happy to help!!
 
DefenseBB said:
You see the irony of this post don't you? Warlick commenting she is willing to learn but yet from who??? As noted, can any Vol fan name a player in CHW 6 years of coaching who she made better? Heck, she's had -10? McDonald's AAs and 0 NCAA AA's?
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Look at freshman years of Nared, Harrison they improved. Davis I think can be a great player.
 
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CocoHusky said:
It is great that TN now has kids that are willing to learn.
Two questions:
1) Who is going to teach them?
2) The other numerous kids that Holly has recruited, weren't willing to learn?
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All she has to do is look up at the banners. That are hanging in the rafters. She has two coaches that have thier jerseys hanging up there.
2 I think one is at SC. That Dawn tried to get a waiver for.
 
stwainfan said:
Look at freshman years of Nared, Harrison they improved. Davis I think can be a great player.
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I respect your fandon to the Vols but Nared was the #6 prospect in 2014 behind Wilson, Brianna Turner, Ariel Atkins, Jordin Canada and Kelsey Mitchell. She isn't nearly in the same breath as those players. So when you say she's improved, Nared never made a 1st SEC squad. In fact the only players since 2013 that made 1st All SEC were Simmons (24), Burdick (3) and Harrison (29). Burdick at #3 Hoopgurlz in 2011 would be argued as not getting better. So ok, Simmons in 2013 with Holly as coach made 1st team and 2015 had Harrison and Burdick. Really? You want to say Harrison and Simmons benefited, maybe but still only 3 selections on SEC 1st team? What about #1 Mercedes in 2013? What has she done at 6'6"? That women is all heart and not evolved skills.
Again, I admire your heart, but not your head. The evidence is not there that players get better.
 
DefenseBB said:
I respect your fandon to the Vols but Nared was the #6 prospect in 2014 behind Wilson, Brianna Turner, Ariel Atkins, Jordin Canada and Kelsey Mitchell. She isn't nearly in the same breath as those players. So when you say she's improved, Nared never made a 1st SEC squad. In fact the only players since 2013 that made 1st All SEC were Simmons (24), Burdick (3) and Harrison (29). Burdick at #3 Hoopgurlz in 2011 would be argued as not getting better. So ok, Simmons in 2013 with Holly as coach made 1st team and 2015 had Harrison and Burdick. Really? You want to say Harrison and Simmons benefited, maybe but still only 3 selections on SEC 1st team? What about #1 Mercedes in 2013? What has she done at 6'6"? That women is all heart and not evolved skills.
Again, I admire your heart, but not your head. The evidence is not there that players get better.
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As a freshman Nared played behind Harrison. Her scoring has improved each year. Mercedes freshman year she had problems with her feet. She has also improved. Both players made USA team this past summer. BTW Davis her scoring and rebounding averages are close to the numbers Holdsclaw had as a freshman.
 
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stwainfan said:
As a freshman Nared played behind Harrison. Her scoring has improved each year. Mercedes freshman year she had problems with her feet. She has also improved. Both players made USA team this past summer. BTW Davis her scoring and rebounding averages are close to the numbers Holdsclaw had as a freshman.
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I guess I too, have become spoiled here as a UConn fan, as when a Top 10 HoopGurlz Player arrives, I know they will become a Collegiate AA at some point. I just have been surprised that you, are ok with the players getting better over their career due to earned playing time with stats getting better. If you’re happy that Nared and Russell have improved under Holly’s tutelage and were on the USA team when 5 UConn players were ineligible who am I to argue. To me though, their game during this season has/have been “meh”, and a reason the team has lost 4/6. So, with Evina Westbrook, will you be happy If she doesn’t make All-American during her career and be happy that her stats just get progressively better? I see her game and see flashes of brilliance and if she gets some discipline on offense and with some defensive effort, she could earn AA. I just have my doubts with Holly as none of her 9 McDonalds have ever done it.

My last question, would a new coach be able to this team, as constituted to the SEC Finals and to the elite8?
 
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2018 Cheryl Miller Award Candidates
Gabby Williams Connecticut
Shakayla Thomas Florida St.
Jill Barta Gonzaga
Bridget Carleton Iowa St.
Kaila Charles Maryland
Sophie Cunningham Missouri
Jaime Nared Tennessee
Ariel Atkins Texas
Teana Muldrow West Virginia
Tashia Brown Western Kentucky
 
De'Janae Boykin article:


Boykin said her decision to transfer was primarily based on wanting to play closer to her home and family in Springdale, Maryland.

“At the end of the day, it was just a comfort level decision,” she said. “It took some time, but I think I’ve fit in well with the team and I know that my teammates have my back and look to me as someone who they expect good things from.”

Penn State coach Coquese Washington believes that Boykin’s short stint of experiencing high-level basketball at UConn is something that’s carried over into her time in Happy Valley.

“De’Janae is an interesting case for us because she came from such a premier program,” Washington said. “She naturally brings a level of experience and a unique perspective that’s beneficial for both the players and the coaches to hear.”


How UConn transfer De’Janae Boykin brings toughness to Penn State women’s basketball





 
stwainfan said:
2018 Cheryl Miller Award Candidates
Gabby Williams Connecticut
Shakayla Thomas Florida St.
Jill Barta Gonzaga
Bridget Carleton Iowa St.
Kaila Charles Maryland
Sophie Cunningham Missouri
Jaime Nared Tennessee
Ariel Atkins Texas
Teana Muldrow West Virginia
Tashia Brown Western Kentucky
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I sure think Myisha Hines-Allen should have been on this list
 
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Charliebball said:
My fantastic 5 Europeans who have been shining in the NCAA
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I started to respond to this, but had to stop and take a closer look at the article. Apparently the FIBA angle is a big part of it. Disregarding that, a couple other Europeans I've watched several times this year that are also have excellent seasons are Marie Gulich (Germany) of Oregon St. and Borislava Hristova (Bulgaria) of Washington St.
 
shizam said:
I sure think Myisha Hines-Allen should have been on this list
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She's on the Katrina McClain watch list (power forward). All of these positional watch lists have had some strange choices as far as what position they consider some of the players. It doesn't always reflect how their team utilizes them. Barta doesn't play small forward at all for Gonzaga. Due to a lack of size she plays mostly 4 and some 5.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
De'Janae Boykin article: Boykin said her decision to transfer was primarily based on wanting to play closer to her home and family in Springdale, Maryland.
“At the end of the day, it was just a comfort level decision,” she said. “It took some time, but I think I’ve fit in well with the team and I know that my teammates have my back and look to me as someone who they expect good things from.”

Penn State coach Coquese Washington believes that Boykin’s short stint of experiencing high-level basketball at UConn is something that’s carried over into her time in Happy Valley.

“De’Janae is an interesting case for us because she came from such a premier program,” Washington said. “She naturally brings a level of experience and a unique perspective that’s beneficial for both the players and the coaches to hear.”
How UConn transfer De’Janae Boykin brings toughness to Penn State women’s basketball
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Do these kids not know how to use google maps? University of Maryland would have been minutes away from Boykin's home PSU is 4 hours aways & UCONN 6 hours.
 
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Oops, my post was a duplicate of Charliebball's linked tweet so I deleted mine. I'm not sure about the veracity of the info regarding Romeo. It appears the article by Matt Calkins is the only source at this point. Nothing from the school, nothing else I could find on google.


edited--Romeo is still listed on the roster on the Huskies website, but she is missing from the program I got at the game today. So, who knows?
 
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Just before the beginning of the Oregon St. @ Washington St. game on Pac 12 Network, the broadcaster (looks like one person working solo) announced WSU has suspended 4 players indefinitely for violating team rules. Louise Brown, Nike McClure, Caila Hailey and one other player who has medically retired. Also missing their head coach indefinitely as well due to medical reasons. Cougs can't catch a break. Last year they had 3 key players out most of the season w/ injuries.
 
nwhoopfan said:
Just before the beginning of the Oregon St. @ Washington St. game on Pac 12 Network, the broadcaster (looks like one person working solo) announced WSU has suspended 4 players indefinitely for violating team rules. Louise Brown, Nike McClure, Caila Hailey and one other player who has medically retired. Also missing their head coach indefinitely as well due to medical reasons. Cougs can't catch a break. Last year they had 3 key players out most of the season w/ injuries.
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Cougs nearly did catch a break with OSU showing up on their home floor. I felt for the Cougs, nearly knocking off OSU, with no bench, and having lost a good portion of their starting 5, and not having their head coach with them. OSU stunk up the gym and the Cougs played with so much heart and freedom.
 
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