Non-UConn recruiting thread

[cancontent]

When it comes to academics, a good group of schools to chose from. Don't know enough about Yale or California's basketball programs though.

 

[triaddukefan]

Duke is getting on a lot of these lists. Coach Lawson needs to start reeling some of these kids in, or else I might have to drive down to Durham and meet with the Athletic Director.

 

[cancontent]

Duke is getting on a lot of these lists. Coach Lawson needs to start reeling some of these kids in, or else I might have to drive down to Durham and meet with the Athletic Director.

Here's another recruit where Duke made the cut.

 

[cancontent]

Duke is getting on a lot of these lists. Coach Lawson needs to start reeling some of these kids in, or else I might have to drive down to Durham and meet with the Athletic Director.

Easy there. She's made some decent headway in that area. Trust the process and the Sisterhood.

 

[triaddukefan]

Here's another recruit where Duke made the cut.

Dunno why TCU is even on that list. This ain't football.

 

[Ladeeeeda]

Duke is getting on a lot of these lists. Coach Lawson needs to start reeling some of these kids in, or else I might have to drive down to Durham and meet with the Athletic Director.

That won't help the cause...they need more NIL

 

[triaddukefan]

That won't help the cause...they need more NIL

I guess I may have to rethink my long standing policy of never playing the lottery.

 

[Baller29]

Dunno why TCU is even on that list. This ain't football.

Its because she has a long history with the coach who used to Coach at Oregon. She won't end up at TCU though but I understand why they made the cut

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

Duke is getting on a lot of these lists. Coach Lawson needs to start reeling some of these kids in, or else I might have to drive down to Durham and meet with the Athletic Director.

If a coach loses TDF, they need to hang it up. #influencer

 

[jbc021592]

Dunno why TCU is even on that list. This ain't football.

Because their old coach used to be the Associate Head Coach at Oregon. Oregon was on her (from what I saw) a few years ago. But whenever Mark Campbell left, and went to TCU—so did several former Ducks. And so did Davidson. That’s why they’re in her top 6. Wouldn’t be shocked if she visited there also. She’s going to visit UCLA in October. She’s gotten close with Sienna Betts. So I guess UCLA is in the lead for her right now?

 

[Baller29]

Because their old coach used to be the Associate Head Coach at Oregon. Oregon was on her (from what I saw) a few years ago. But whenever Mark Campbell left, and went to TCU—so did several former Ducks. And so did Davidson. That’s why they’re in her top 6. Wouldn’t be shocked if she visited there also. She’s going to visit UCLA in October. She’s gotten close with Sienna Betts. So I guess UCLA is in the lead for her right now?

I feel like USC is in the drivers seat for jazz right now but she hasn't finished visiting everyone

 

[southie]

Because their old coach used to be the Associate Head Coach at Oregon. Oregon was on her (from what I saw) a few years ago. But whenever Mark Campbell left, and went to TCU—so did several former Ducks. And so did Davidson. That’s why they’re in her top 6. Wouldn’t be shocked if she visited there also. She’s going to visit UCLA in October. She’s gotten close with Sienna Betts. So I guess UCLA is in the lead for her right now?

Campbell left Oregon for Sacramento State in 2021; he was then hired by TCU in 2023. I know Sedona Prince ended up transferring to TCU prior to this past season, and Campbell did most likely have an impact on that decision, but so did probably returning to her home state (and a 3 hour drive from her hometown). Not sure any other Oregon transfer followed him to TCU last season. Taylor Bigby will be at TCU this season after going from Oregon to Southern Cal last season.

In looking at TCU's upcoming roster, they have to have more multi-transfer players than anyone in the country. I've heard of "Second Chance U" in the past, but TCU seems like "Third Chance U" . . .

 

[triaddukefan]

Its because she has a long history with the coach who used to Coach at Oregon. She won't end up at TCU though but I understand why they made the cut

Because their old coach used to be the Associate Head Coach at Oregon. Oregon was on her (from what I saw) a few years ago. But whenever Mark Campbell left, and went to TCU—so did several former Ducks. And so did Davidson. That’s why they’re in her top 6. Wouldn’t be shocked if she visited there also. She’s going to visit UCLA in October. She’s gotten close with Sienna Betts. So I guess UCLA is in the lead for her right now?

Oh I see. Anyway, as a SMU fan, I don't want to see TCU succeed in anything.

 

[cancontent]

Interesting post from someone I follow on Twitter. Their comment about Clark and Watkins staying home and building up their programs caught my attention. Could that be the pitch for Texas Tech?

 

[GirlBoo1020]

Strong is not a 5 at the next level, not at 6’2. Koval I’m sure could slide into the 4 spot at times but will primarily be a 5 in college. Both very different players

Don't let Geno see this, he'll see it as a challenge and have her start at center all four years.

 

[GirlBoo1020]

Interesting post from someone I follow on Twitter. Their comment about Clark and Watkins staying home and building up their programs caught my attention. Could that be the pitch for Texas Tech?

I heard last year Chavez wanted to stay in Texas, I assumed UT but maybe Texas Tech has a chance?
It's funny this guys uses Juju and Clark because I'm not sure they are staying home without Plum and Sabrina staying home and getting to the final four before them. Also Juju and Clark both went to fairly well established programs in USC and Iowa (who went to the Elite Eight and had a NPOY the year Clark committed) so Texas Tech should probably go the Sabrina/Plum root anyways.

She's a great talent so I am curious where she ends up.

 

[visitingcock]

Interesting post from someone I follow on Twitter. Their comment about Clark and Watkins staying home and building up their programs caught my attention. Could that be the pitch for Texas Tech?

Let’s not forget NIL which her Dad pointed out as being an important factor. TTevh is like SCar in that every player gets the same collective split. Indeed Tech and Scar started at about the same time paying $ 25K per year “base pay.” Don’t know what it is per year at Tech now ( rumor is Scar going to $50K this year due to a matching donation to the collective)

It’s a solid base even at 25. Of course, much much more can be earned in privately negotiated NIL. However, my point is TTech does have an ante to sit at the table.

 

[BigTenGuy]

. . . It's funny this guys uses Juju and Clark because I'm not sure they are staying home without Plum and Sabrina staying home and getting to the final four before them.

Plum and Sabrina are both from California, and went to school at Washington and Oregon, respectively. How, exactly did "Plum and Sabrina stay[] home[.]"

 

[GirlBoo1020]

Plum and Sabrina are both from California, and went to school at Washington and Oregon, respectively. How, exactly did "Plum and Sabrina stay[] home[.]"

My mistake, I lump all of that part of the country together into one state!

 

[cancontent]

I heard last year Chavez wanted to stay in Texas, I assumed UT but maybe Texas Tech has a chance?
It's funny this guys uses Juju and Clark because I'm not sure they are staying home without Plum and Sabrina staying home and getting to the final four before them. Also Juju and Clark both went to fairly well established programs in USC and Iowa (who went to the Elite Eight and had a NPOY the year Clark committed) so Texas Tech should probably go the Sabrina/Plum root anyways.

She's a great talent so I am curious where she ends up.

Iowa established, I'll give you. USC hadn't been considered an established program for some time. Until this season, it had been more than 15 years since they made the NCAA in consecutive seasons.

 

[southie]

Interesting post from someone I follow on Twitter. Their comment about Clark and Watkins staying home and building up their programs caught my attention. Could that be the pitch for Texas Tech?

Of course it's Texas Tech's pitch! What else could it be? They haven't made the NCAA tournament since 2013, and not under coach Krista Gerlich. She's going into the final year of her five year contract and does not have an extension in place. If Chavez were to choose Texas Tech and sign in November (barely one week into the collegiate season), what a huge risk. Tech is not a program on the upward trajectory, and I don't believe they are projected to make the NCAA tournament in March.

 

[GirlBoo1020]

Iowa established, I'll give you. USC hadn't been considered an established program for some time. Until this season, it had been more than 15 years since they made the NCAA in consecutive seasons.

That is true BUT when you have Cynthia Cooper, Lisa Leslie, Cheryl Miller and Tina Thompson as alums, you aren't exactly starting from scratch legacy wise. Its a program with a rich history and strong legacy will living legends that are still active around the game. Not quite the same as Texas Tech, Oregon or Washington. Reviving a program isn't quite the same as jump starting one from scratch.

 

[nwhoopfan]

That is true BUT when you have Cynthia Cooper, Lisa Leslie, Cheryl Miller and Tina Thompson as alums, you aren't exactly starting from scratch legacy wise. Its a program with a rich history and strong legacy will living legends that are still active around the game. Not quite the same as Texas Tech, Oregon or Washington. Reviving a program isn't quite the same as jump starting one from scratch.

Reviving after 30 years or so really is the same as starting from scratch isn't it?

 

[visitingcock]

That is true BUT when you have Cynthia Cooper, Lisa Leslie, Cheryl Miller and Tina Thompson as alums, you aren't exactly starting from scratch legacy wise. Its a program with a rich history and strong legacy will living legends that are still active around the game. Not quite the same as Texas Tech, Oregon or Washington. Reviving a program isn't quite the same as jump starting one from scratch.

Not much history of top programs being revived after the fall.

 

[cancontent]

That is true BUT when you have Cynthia Cooper, Lisa Leslie, Cheryl Miller and Tina Thompson as alums, you aren't exactly starting from scratch legacy wise. Its a program with a rich history and strong legacy will living legends that are still active around the game. Not quite the same as Texas Tech, Oregon or Washington. Reviving a program isn't quite the same as jump starting one from scratch.

Established to me means consistent success within the last decade, minimum. Yes, USC was dominant at times BUT you're listing players who were part of the program decades ago (which is missing the McGee sisters). The program has been treated like an afterthought until recently.

in Iowa's case Coach Bluder had been to an Elite 8 a couple years prior to Clark joining the team. She has had Gustafson as a NPOY.

And it's too early to say whether USC has established anything after one season. I would love it, but you're annointing a team that still have to prove themselves. They're young and have a head coach several on this board are skeptical of. For all we know they could be a one-hit-wonder.

Again, I would LOVE to see USC regain it's prominence. At the same time, with the reality of the NCAAW landscape, anything can bloody happen. It's not a sure thing.