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DallasBUFan said:
Hailey Van Lith....thoughts on her having a top 8, but only taking 4 official visits?
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She can only take a maximum of 5 official visits anyway. It's sort of confusing why she would have that high of a top list that is more than the official visits unless she's keeping her options open. Some Notre Dame and UConn fans have said that lately there's hasn't been much involvement or interest between their schools and Hailey Van Lith. UConn has Bueckers and ND seems to have gone all in on Caitlin Clark and is in Deja Kelly's F5. Of course, they could be some contact between Hailey Van Lith and those schools.
 
DallasBUFan said:
Hailey Van Lith....thoughts on her having a top 8, but only taking 4 official visits?
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IMHO, Hailey Van Lith has waited too long to commit. As the other top PGs landed at top programs, her prospects narrowed and now she’s left with fewer top tier options.

As I watch her play, I see the fearlessness of LATech Mulkey in her, and I think Hailey Van Lith could be scary good learning from her for four years and, thankfully for Hailey Van Lith, Baylor still seems to be on the table. But I think if Andrews commits first, it’ll be another off the list.
 
Argonaut said:
IMHO, Hailey Van Lith has waited too long to commit. As the other top PGs landed at top programs, her prospects narrowed and now she’s left with fewer top tier options.

As I watch her play, I see the fearlessness of LATech Mulkey in her, and I think Hailey Van Lith could be scary good learning from her for four years and, thankfully for Hailey Van Lith, Baylor still seems to be on the table. But I think if Andrews commits first, it’ll be another off the list.
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Honestly I feel like since Hailey Van Lith and Sarah are visiting on the same weekend, mulkey will try to convince them that they can both play together at Baylor and be successful! That’d be a good backcourt for the future! I really hope we can land both!
 
Bayloralum said:
Honestly I feel like since Hailey Van Lith and Sarah are visiting on the same weekend, mulkey will try to convince them that they can both play together at Baylor and be successful! That’d be a good backcourt for the future! I really hope we can land both!
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I did not realize they were visiting the same weekend. If that is the case then I could definitely see where she could pitch the idea of both of them playing a combo role. The only issue I see is if they both want to play at the next level it is likely going to have to be at the point. Regardless, both are incredibly gifted players.
 
sivad40 said:
Some Notre Dame and UConn fans have said that lately there's hasn't been much involvement or interest between their schools and Hailey Van Lith. UConn has Bueckers and ND seems to have gone all in on Caitlin Clark and is in Deja Kelly's F5. Of course, they could be some contact between Hailey Van Lith and those schools.
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Unless Hailey Van Lith and ND are trying to win an award for most covert recruiting process of 2019, those who follow ND recruiting at "The Bench" have seen no indication of mutual interest in quite some time, if ever. Outside of that "ND" chyron on a local television report that was later translated into a web posting, none of us can point to anything involving the Irish.

Yes, the Irish do seem to be all in with Caitlin Clark (one of her three finalists, along with Iowa, Iowa St.). They do have a commitment from Alasia Hayes, the 5'7" point guard from Tennessee (and the family of Hayes hoopsters), so many wonder if there will any further movement with 5'8" Deja Kelly, regardlness if Clark comes aboard or not.

One reason for that is ND seems to have "mutual interest" with 2021 PG prospect Oliva Miles, probably stemming out of their Philly Belles connection. ND posts Mik Vaughn and Danielle Cosgrove both played for the Belles, as did 2020 verbal commit Alli Campbell. Of course, if Clark -- knock on wood -- does join the Irish, one wonders if that respective interest contines.

So, educated guess is that Hailey Van Lith will not be playing home games in South Bend...unless they win that covert recruiting award! :rolleyes: ;)

As to where Hailey Van Lith goes, I could see her at both Baylor or Louisville pretty easily. I endorse the theory that Kim Mulkey might see a bit of her La. Tech-self if Hailey Van Lith and would almost become a personal coach. And Walz seems to have the kind of temperment that would work with her, as well...just a gut. Interestingly, both the Bears and Cardinals are also pursuing Andrews: if one goes to one school, the other to the other school?

Was she still intersted in Oregon State? On one hand, Rueck is a great coach. On the other, the combination of Hailey Van Lith and all those bigs does not seem like a fluid match.

Stay tuned.
 
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Dillon77 said:
Unless Hailey Van Lith and ND are trying to win an award for most covert recruiting process of 2019, those who follow ND recruiting at "The Bench" have seen no indication of mutual interest in quite some time, if ever. Outside of that "ND" chyron on a local television report that was later translated into a web posting, none of us can point to anything involving the Irish.

Yes, the Irish do seem to be all in with Caitlin Clark (one of her three finalists, along with Iowa, Iowa St.). They do have a commitment from Alasia Hayes, the 5'7" point guard from Tennessee (and the family of Hayes hoopsters), so many wonder if there will any further movement with 5'8" Deja Kelly, regardlness if Clark comes aboard or not.

One reason for that is ND seems to have "mutual interest" with 2021 PG prospect Oliva Miles, probably stemming out of their Philly Belles connection. ND posts Mik Vaughn and Danielle Cosgrove both played for the Belles, as did 2020 verbal commit Alli Campbell. Of course, if Clark -- knock on wood -- does join the Irish, one wonders if that respective interest contines.

So, educated guess is that Hailey Van Lith will not be playing home games in South Bend...unless they win that covert recruiting award! :rolleyes: ;)

As to where Hailey Van Lith goes, I could see her at both Baylor or Louisville pretty easily. I endorse the theory that Kim Mulkey might see a bit of her La. Tech-self if Hailey Van Lith and would almost become a personal coach. And Walz seems to have the kind of temperment that would work with her, as well...just a gut. Interestingly, both the Bears and Cardinals are also pursuing Andrews: if one goes to one school, the other to the other school?

Was she still intersted in Oregon State? On one hand, Rueck is a great coach. On the other, the combination of Hailey Van Lith and all those bigs does not seem like a fluid match.

Stay tuned.
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Watch these 2 x freshman OSU BIGs and tell me if you still feel the same. 2nd half highlights of OSU's exhibition game. Many of the highlights are from OSU's two new freshman BIGs, Taylor Jones (Lauren Cox like), and Kennedy Brown. These freshman BIGs were the stars of the game today. I'm not sure why Hailey Van Lith wouldn't want 3 years with these ladies:
 
Dillon77 said:
As to where Hailey Van Lith goes, I could see her at both Baylor or Louisville pretty easily. I endorse the theory that Kim Mulkey might see a bit of her La. Tech-self if Hailey Van Lith and would almost become a personal coach. And Walz seems to have the kind of temperment that would work with her, as well...just a gut. Interestingly, both the Bears and Cardinals are also pursuing Andrews: if one goes to one school, the other to the other school?

Was she still intersted in Oregon State? On one hand, Rueck is a great coach. On the other, the combination of Hailey Van Lith and all those bigs does not seem like a fluid match.
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Yeah, I don't really get this either. Doesn't Baylor have a bunch of bigs as well? I can't really see Mulkey switching to a mostly perimeter oriented attack. All of their Championship teams were powered by post players.
 
Coler said:
.....What? :eek:
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No other explanation needed
 
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Coler said:
How many scholarships you guys have available?
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3-4

Only have one kid committed. Remaining targets are Elauna Eaton, Leilani Kapinus, Treasure Thompson, then a bunch of JUCO kids. We missed out on the local 5 star player in the state to Tulane.
 
SECbbfan24 said:
3-4

Only have one kid committed. Remaining targets are Elauna Eaton, Leilani Kapinus, Treasure Thompson, then a bunch of JUCO kids. We missed out on the local 5 star player in the state to Tulane.
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Well good luck to you guys.

Well, not on Nov. 24th though. ;)
 
LoTrader said:
These freshman BIGs were the stars of the game today. I'm not sure why Hailey Van Lith wouldn't want 3 years with these ladies:
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nwhoopfan said:
Doesn't Baylor have a bunch of bigs as well? I can't really see Mulkey switching to a mostly perimeter oriented attack.
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LoTrader: I thought OSU's frosh bigs looked fine, particularly when there was a lot of triangulated passing from the elbow down, resulting in lay-ups, put backs, etc. As they continue to work with each other and get more experience, they'll be a load.

But that underscores my gut: Hailey Van Lith loves to take it to the hoop and navigating the redwoods is not a direct route! :rolleyes: Now if she wants to become an assist leader, perhaps, but Hailey Van Lith loves to look at that rim.

Ditto for Baylor, nwhoopfan...I'm with you.

Walz has always given his stars some leeway to be themselves (see Shoni, Angel, Asia). It's one of the reasons why I could see Hailey Van Lith in Louisville. (Distance from home is one reason why not...)
 
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DallasBUFan said:
Hailey Van Lith....thoughts on her having a top 8, but only taking 4 official visits?
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The Van Lith list going around was put out in February. Whatever her visits are, those are likely her final schools.
 
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nwhoopfan said:
Yeah, I don't really get this either. Doesn't Baylor have a bunch of bigs as well? I can't really see Mulkey switching to a mostly perimeter oriented attack. All of their Championship teams were powered by post players.
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After this season the only bigs we’ll have are nalyssa smith, queen egbo, and Hannah gusters.
 
Bayloralum said:
Haha it’s not my fault Kim Mulkey made a recruitment pitch to other bigs when we won our 3rd championship back in April lol
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3 is a bit thin for a post rotation, but 4 is fine. Mulkey has been working the grad transfer market in recent years, we have no idea who will be available after the '19-'20 season. '20 HS recruiting cycle isn't over either. I think the odds of Baylor adding 1 more post by next season are fairly good. Anyway you have the quality over quantity thing going for you.
 
nwhoopfan said:
3 is a bit thin for a post rotation, but 4 is fine. Mulkey has been working the grad transfer market in recent years, we have no idea who will be available after the '19-'20 season. '20 HS recruiting cycle isn't over either. I think the odds of Baylor adding 1 more post by next season are fairly good. Anyway you have the quality over quantity thing going for you.
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True! I’m hopeful we’ll add some more people for 2020
 
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