Van Lith showed she can effectively play off the ball at U19. Dan Olson even moved her position from PG to G.
That was exactly how I saw it, not to "give Andrews time."
Plus you have to take into account the next round of 2-3 out-transfers.
I love how you think you’re speaking for all of Baylor nation or Kim Mulkey! Of course Kim wants both Andrews and van lith
Hailey was third in PPG and second in APG. That qualifies as a “factor.” I don’t see how it wouldn’t. I never said Hailey carried the offense, I said she was a big part of it.
I don’t think van lith will go to Louisville though now that two players are red-shirting. She’ll have more competition if she goes there! If she goes to Baylor with Andrews, they’ll both play right away because we are losing lots of guards to graduation and transfers
I believe Scott Rueck at Oregon State recruited her "heavily" and I doubt he would over promise. Why she never fully warmed to OSU and dropped the school, we may never know. Some OSU supporters think she was not the best fit (style of play, personality?). At OSU, Slocum may leave early (well, not really early since I think she graduates next spring) so Hailey Van Lith as a freshman may have gotten significant time at point guard behind/along with senior Aleah Goodman. She could have played significant time at the 2 position too, what with Pivec graduating as well as Tudor who was not granted an extra year. Oh well, OSU is heavily recruiting several top 25 2021 guards now.
I think she’s a top 10 player, but I also think she does a little too much after watching her. I could see why you doubt she’s a top player though. I think she was ahead of Clark, Johnson, and Andrews in the original class rankings and she’s fallen behind all. She likes to dribble ....A LOT! I think she’s a player that needs to go where a coach would allow free reign.
I'll let the Boneyard know if I see Hailey Van Lith at the OSU vs USA game tonight. Wouldn't shock me if she shows up.
Heck, I'm an OSU fan...and I'm always up for BIG surprises. You're one of the few holdouts for the possibility of "Hailey Van Lith to OSU".
And if you don't see her at the game you wont let us know?
Did not see Hailey Van Lith. Did have a 2021 recruit in attendance, Talia von Oelhoffen.
We all would like to know the source on this. Graves is like Jeff Walz; they will take all they can get.
There really is no need for an official. Hailey Van Lith has made numerous unofficial visits, knows OSU, and, has been in communication with the coaches for years. She is a PNW kid, small town, and her parents are very close with Hailey Van Lith. I cannot see her going to a top 10 school where her parents cannot get to her games. Lastly, she is very centered in her faith, as are most of the OSU Players.
As you are as well
At a recent discussion with a women’s basketball fan group, Graves was talking about how important it was to recruit the right players, players who played for the team. He mentioned that he just rejected a commitment from one of top players in the country, without giving a name, due to a perceived lack of fit. At the time I assumed one of the 5 current 2020 commitments for the Ducks was being turned away. However, all five still seem to be on board. That comment from a few weeks ago may have just been referring to this interaction with Hailey Van Lith.
