Non-UConn recruiting thread

[Dwilliams02]

You can't see the difference in LSU's program in this short year than where it was recently under Fargas?

If Nikki were still driving the bus, LSU would have remained subpar and M. Williams was very likely leaving the state for another school. She visited Baylor and Ole Miss more than LSU when Nikki was here.

No Angel Reese, No Alexis Morris, no etc. Playing in empty PMAC. The program was dead inside and needed new life. They had not won a NCAAT game in almost a decade until this past year as well.

Right. Like the excitement around this program has people who was just focused on football and men's basketball tuning in.

Getting Williams is exciting. But I was also highly anticipating the team we have this fall as well.

I loved Fargas, but this is how you really run a program. From the inside out

 

[triaddukefan]

Not so sure that 2024 #1 is staying home. Have a strong feeling education is going to play a large role in her decision. That being said, Dawn has plenty of talent and keeps bringing it in!

Don't know who you are talking about, but I know where she SHOULD go to school.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Hadn’t noticed much about them. Did then win something other than the recruiting war for Williams?

I think you’re missing the overall point. Not trying to be disrespectful or anything.

Kim took a program that won 9 games the year before then won 26 games. They won their first NCAAT game in nearly a decade. They smashed an attendance record this year, more people attended games this year alone than the last 4 combined. Then they have had some great news on the recruiting trail lately.

Yes we aren’t UConn where everything is measured in national titles but considering where this program was over a year ago, forgive me for being super excited. Yes a lot has changed in a short time and there is a lot to be excited about. It’s more than just landing one recruit

 

[Mdoggie]

I think you’re missing the overall point. Not trying to be disrespectful or anything.

Kim took a program that won 9 games the year before then won 26 games. They won their first NCAAT game in nearly a decade. They smashed an attendance record this year, more people attended games this year alone than the last 4 combined. Then they have had some great news on the recruiting trail lately.

Yes we aren’t UConn where everything is measured in national titles but considering where this program was over a year ago, forgive me for being super excited. Yes a lot has changed in a short time and there is a lot to be excited about. It’s more than just landing one recruit

That’s fine. Not being disrespectful but not a fan so I truly hadn’t noticed. All good. Your excitement is warranted.

 

[southie]

You can't see the difference in LSU's program in this short year than where it was recently under Fargas?

If Nikki were still driving the bus, LSU would have remained subpar and M. Williams was very likely leaving the state for another school. She visited Baylor and Ole Miss more than LSU when Nikki was here.

No Angel Reese, No Alexis Morris, no etc. Playing in empty PMAC. The program was dead inside and needed new life. They had not won a NCAAT game in almost a decade until this past year as well.

What about no Esmery Martinez?

 

[SCspur]

Not so sure that 2024 #1 is staying home. Have a strong feeling education is going to play a large role in her decision. That being said, Dawn has plenty of talent and keeps bringing it in!

SC offers a good education and Dawn has been recruiting her the longest of any other coaches. Not saying that she can’t leave home but education wouldn’t be the deciding factor IMO.

 

[saywho]

SC offers a good education and Dawn has been recruiting her the longest of any other coaches. Not saying that she can’t leave home but education wouldn’t be the deciding factor IMO.

I think all colleges offer a good education, so not meant as a diss on their academics. She has just been pretty vocal about academics. A quote from her below:

"I work hard with my academics. It is called a student-athlete and academics always comes first."

On her twitter bio, the first thing she states, even before before her bball accomplishments, is ‘4.995 GPA’. She has mentioned being recruited by Harvard and Yale, which are likely not where she ends up, but I do think it shows her interest in particular types of schools. She obviously can change at any time, connect with a certain school or coach, but just based on her interviews and the way she has chosen to present herself, she seems to be rather academic focused, and I have a feeling it is going to play a large role in her decision.

 

[SECbbfan24]

What about no Esmery Martinez?

Would love to have her but if we are choosing between Reese and Martinez, I’m choosing Reese every day of the week

Great grab for Arizona though

 

[SCGamecock]

This is great for LSU. More competition in the SEC is a good thing. Players want to play with and against the best and the SEC offers that opportunity across multiple sports, now increasingly so in WBB.

 

[FormerCTrez]

Dawn has #1 2024 player in her back yard. Also #17 2023 in her back yard as well. Those two along with #1 2021 and #5 2022 I think Dawn will sleep very well at night.

Dawn will always sleep well with whichever players she gets. Like Geno, she is confident in her skills as a coach and leader. She’ll continue to be successful.

 

[Dwilliams02]

Dawn will always sleep well with whichever players she gets. Like Geno, she is confident in her skills as a coach and leader. She’ll continue to be successful.

And that's that. I like that we may see some competitive action in the conference with heavy top favorites. Dawn gonna get her talent. Kim will get hers. Kellie looks like she's gonna get hers. I can see A&M getting more talent. Texas when they come will come with talent.

 

[triaddukefan]

I'm already tired of the SEC... and its only June.

 

[visitingcock]

I think you’re missing the overall point. Not trying to be disrespectful or anything.

Kim took a program that won 9 games the year before then won 26 games. They won their first NCAAT game in nearly a decade. They smashed an attendance record this year, more people attended games this year alone than the last 4 combined. Then they have had some great news on the recruiting trail lately.

Yes we aren’t UConn where everything is measured in national titles but considering where this program was over a year ago, forgive me for being super excited. Yes a lot has changed in a short time and there is a lot to be excited about. It’s more than just landing one recruit

And the attendance/support of her first year crushed that of LSU’s previous coaching tenure.

Anybody got the attendance numbers?

What’s the NIL potential for Boudreaux’s Butt Paste?

 

[SECbbfan24]

And the attendance/support of her first year crushed that of LSU’s previous coaching tenure.

Anybody got the attendance numbers?

What’s the NIL potential for Boudreaux’s Butt Paste?

 

[FormerCTrez]

I'm already tired of the SEC... and its only June.

Triad, Triad, Triad! Behave yourself!

 

[visitingcock]

Good answer to half my questions.

Now, about Butt Paste . . .?

The first time I heard their ads, I thought it might be for a diaper rash

 

[triaddukefan]

Triad, Triad, Triad! Behave yourself!

I should have clarified... Im tired of the SEC getting all of the recruits... Leave some for the ACC (except for one school)

 

[SECbbfan24]

Now, about Butt Paste . . .?

I have no idea

 

[Rooster C.]

Quadence Samuels to UConn. I really felt she was going to Maryland. A lot of competition for her there. I wish her luck. Can't remember the last time someone ranked #35 ever saw much playing time at UConn.

 

[BlueDevils]

Quadence Samuels to UConn. I really felt she was going to Maryland. A lot of competition for her there. I wish her luck. Can't remember the last time someone ranked #35 ever saw much playing time at UConn.

Kelly Farris

 

[FormerCTrez]

Kelly Farris

Saniya Chung also, (#33) I believe.

 

[TerpWomenFan]

Quadence Samuels to UConn. I really felt she was going to Maryland. A lot of competition for her there. I wish her luck. Can't remember the last time someone ranked #35 ever saw much playing time at UConn.

I thought so too. I'm sure Brenda was pretty shock at this.

 

[erynlei4]

Breya Cunningham to Arizona

 

[darrell]

Breya Cunningham to Arizona

Thought she was a shoe-in for UCLA or Oregon. Adia Barnes is getting a good one.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Maori Davenport to Arkansas PB. Teaming up with Zaay Green.