Non UConn College WBB News

[hoopsfan22]

I've been doing some college research as my daughter is getting closer to that time...looked up ND just for the fun of it (my daughter's GPA and basketball talent aren't exactly what ND is looking for) and was shocked to see $68,395 as the total cost for 2018.....for that kind of money every student should have their own practice facility!!!!!!......

Why is it so expensive? It's not even Ivy League.

 

[nwhoopfan]

This isn't really "news" but a fun twitter video of some Oregon St. players on first day of classes.

 

[Dillon77]

This isn't really "news" but a fun twitter video of some Oregon St. players on first day of classes.

Cute...thanks for sending. So is it her "destiny" to take charge immediately? She'll add a whole other dimension to that team.

If they can get anything out of their slew of posts (and that could be incremental growth), Coach R. will make the best of it.

 

[stwainfan]

 

[Dillon77]

U OF WASHINGTON'S ROMEO, STROTHER ARE MEDICALLY RETIRED

First graph from a U of Washington Press Release and a link to the release itself:

"SEATTLE --- University of Washington Head Women's Basketball Coach Jody Wynn announced a pair of roster changes heading into the 2018-19 season, as Deja Strother and Natalie Romeo will be medically retired, ending their UW careers.

"Romeo, a senior guard, has battled an undisclosed medical issue which kept her off the court last season. She attempted to make a comeback this season, joining the team for summer workouts, but the condition kept her from returning.

"Strother, a redshirt-junior center, suffered a leg injury prior to the start of the 2017-18 season. Despite rehabbing over the last season, she has not been able to return from the injury."

Washington Huskies

Romeo, a California native, first played for Nebraska and, as as sophomore, she was second-team All-Big Ten, averaging 16 points. She made 104 3-pointers on 42.4 percent shooting from the beyond the arc.
However, when Head Coach Connie Yori "resigned" following charges of player mistreatment, she decided to transfer, also looking at Arizona State and Oregon State before choosing Washington. As the attached article indicates, Romeo appealed for immediate eligibility, based on Yori no longer being the coach at Nebraska, and that petition was accepted. She played next to Kelsey Plum for one season but then the aforementioned medical issue arrived.

It’s official: Natalie Romeo leaves Huskers, transfers to Washington

All power to Ms. Romeo and Ms. Strother in overcoming their respective medical issues.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Thanks for posting Dillon. UW has been absolutely snake bit with injuries. I'd argue even worse than Notre Dame last year. That's 4 players in the last 2 years that had to retire due to medical conditions. When has that ever happened anywhere? So another year with almost no size and a lack of scorers to help supplement Melgoza. What a bummer. It's stunning the trajectory the program is on since Plum's Sr. season.

 

[nwhoopfan]

To clarify my earlier comment ND certainly lost more talent to injuries than UW, but just volume of players and total number of games lost to injuries I think UW takes it hands down. Wynn was facing a tough rebuild job anyway but she can't catch a break or get any traction so far.

 

[stwainfan]

 

[Carnac]

Congratulations to all the WCBB fans in these cities. There's a final four weekend coming to an arena near you.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

That's a good group of cities; I hope they do better with having regional sites in interesting places.

 

[nwhoopfan]

There's a final four weekend coming to an arena near you.

Not for everybody. I guess it depends on your definition of near. Within a couple thousand miles?

 

[Charliebball]

I wonder how many of those cities will generate the kind of WBB ticket sales the NCAA is hoping for...........

 

[triaddukefan]

That's a good group of cities; I hope they do better with having regional sites in interesting places.

You know what would be a cool location for a regional...... though it will NEVER happen... due to the location and the aging arena. Asheville. Tell me I wrong....

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Tampa Bay, known to be a great sports town to be sure.

 

[Charliebball]

 

[DaBball]

I’m sure they will use some direct quotes from Geno.

 

[bballnut90]

This would be massive if they could get 1 or both players eligible, especially AEH to provide help with scoring from the perimeter if she's ready to go. Taylor's isn't as important with McCowan inside and Howard being a fantastic rebounder, but she'd certainly be a big help for Mississippi State. Considering that 8 players left Ole Miss, I wouldn't be shocked if she gets clearance.

 

[SCGamecock]

I will be following Espinoza-Hunter’s decision very closely. Geno’s words at the time of her leaving were very murky... depending on how you look at it, they can be construed as the player refusing to play Geno’s way (behavioral issues) or the player unable to play Geno’s way (coaching issues)... I’m sure MSU is pushing the 2nd angle.

FWIW, I think both will be approved.

 

[CocoHusky]

I will be following Espinoza-Hunter’s decision very closely. Geno’s words at the time of her leaving were very murky... depending on how you look at it, they can be construed as the player refusing to play Geno’s way (behavioral issues) or the player unable to play Geno’s way (coaching issues)... I’m sure MSU is pushing the 2nd angle.
FWIW, I think both will be approved.

I am predicting the opposite that the waivers will be disapproved for both. The most notable waivers request that have been approved thus far, most notable Chatrice White & Jessica Shepard, had the support of the school from which the player departed. The NCAA website plainly states that this is a crucial criteria for approval.
Just don't see UCONN supporting AEH's request and like wise don't see Ole Miss supporting Promise's request to play for a conference rival. In addition the NCAA just said no to Dawn for Cooper to be eligible earlier. For the NCAA to make both players eligible might tip the balance of power in the SEC heavily towards Missi. St. Dawn would take the advice she gave to Coopers parents and lawyer up herself. Now that Dawn's litigation with the Missouri AD is over her lawyers should have some time on their hands.

 

[Charliebball]

I am predicting the opposite that the waivers will be disapproved for both. The most notable waivers request that have been approved thus far, most notable Chatrice White & Jessica Shepard, had the support of the school from which the player departed. The NCAA website plainly states that this is a crucial criteria for approval.
Just don't see UCONN supporting AEH's request and like wise don't see Ole Miss supporting Promise's request to play for a conference rival. In addition the NCAA just said no to Dawn for Cooper to be eligible earlier. For the NCAA to make both players eligible might tip the balance of power in the SEC heavily towards Missi. St. Dawn would take the advice she gave to Coopers parents and lawyer up herself. Now that Dawn's litigation with the Missouri AD is over her lawyers should have some time on their hands.

I'm surprised you think Geno would try to hold AEH up..............I thought his MO was wishing players the best of luck with their careers when they left the program

 

[CocoHusky]

I'm surprised you think Geno would try to hold AEH up....I thought his MO was wishing players the best of luck with their careers when they left the program

Lack of support to the waiver request is not the same as holding someone up. UCONN has also had its share of transfers in, don't recall any other schools supporting the request for a waiver process to "help" UCONN out. Also believe Geno is very sincere in wishing the departing players well. For EDD Geno could have let her out of the NLI, but he did not.

 

[Charliebball]

Lack of support to the waiver request is not the same as holding someone up. UCONN has also had its share of transfers in, don't recall any other schools supporting the request for a waiver process to "help" UCONN out. Also believe Geno is very sincere in wishing the departing players well. For EDD Geno could have let her out of the NLI, but he did not.

well if getting the OK from the school the player has left is needed to complete an early transfer and that school doesn't give the OK then isn't that helping to hold up the transfer?

 

[Dillon77]

I am predicting the opposite that the waivers will be disapproved for both. The most notable waivers request that have been approved thus far, most notable Chatrice White & Jessica Shepard, had the support of the school from which the player departed. The NCAA website plainly states that this is a crucial criteria for approval.
Just don't see UCONN supporting AEH's request and like wise don't see Ole Miss supporting Promise's request to play for a conference rival. In addition the NCAA just said no to Dawn for Cooper to be eligible earlier. For the NCAA to make both players eligible might tip the balance of power in the SEC heavily towards Missi. St. Dawn would take the advice she gave to Coopers parents and lawyer up herself. Now that Dawn's litigation with the Missouri AD is over her lawyers should have some time on their hands.

The one other I can think of was the recently retired Natalie Romeo, who also had Nebraska's support when she went to Washington.

It hadn't initially occurred to me that this was an inter-conference transfer regarding Promise Taylor, who -- in my mind -- might've had some strong points to make given the massive flight from Oxford following the coaching change there. Your case about tipping the balance of power bears watching.

In the article that was attached, it said that Taylor played under 10 minutes per game on the tour. Given that she was a frosh starter at Ole Miss (and a good one), does one want to relegate her to bench duty for one of her three years of eligibility? Could someone else back up McCowan when she does come out? Or is it worth having a legit player off the bench for one year, who then takes over for two years? Well, Coach Vic seems to have tipped his hat on which way he wants to go.

Stay tuned.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

You know what would be a cool location for a regional. though it will NEVER happen... due to the location and the aging arena. Asheville. Tell me I wrong....

It would be a good location; I just want them in places that are reasonable to get to and have a reasonable amount to do. Sioux Falls and Stockton? No. Albany was fine; I flew nonstop to LGA and rented a car. The 2019 sites aren't bad - Albany, Chicago, Greensboro and Portland are all places that are reasonable travel destinations.

 

[stwainfan]

Interviews on official site. Lady Vols Hold First Practice Of 2018-19 - University of Tennessee

 

[Charliebball]

Another knee injury takes it's toll:

 

[triaddukefan]

The ACC Tipoff was held today in Charlotte. I dont remember it being this early before... but perhaps it has..... my memory aint what it used to be. Not surprisingly........ Louisville was scheduled in the morning session.... while ND was in the afternoon session. I bet they didnt want those coaches to cross paths.

I guess the voting for the preseason ACC stuff will come out in the coming days. One sign of the times were that the ESPN people (Lobo, Landers.... a few others perhaps) were down there..... as opposed to the old days with the Raycom people. They have had it in Charlotte the past few years.... previously they used to come to Greensboro and the Grandover Resort.

 

[Charliebball]

 

[Ozimoto]

Well, since WVU is not Notre Dame...

 

[DallasBUFan]

Ugh....I hope they get the waiver.