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Message: [QUOTE="oldude, post: 5108962, member: 7511"] Back in the spring of 2023, Gottlieb was casting around for players to fill out her lineup which, outside of star freshman Watkins, was not projected to be particularly talented. The Ivy League did not offer a fifth year of eligibility (Covid year). So Gottlieb went hard after 3 smart, experienced graduates, who all earned All-Ivy recognition. How she got all 3 to come to USC is probably a story in itself. Certainly, Southern California and USC’s campus is a very attractive location to spend a year or so. Looking at her roster, I am certain Gottlieb promised the Ivy 3 lots of PT and probably starting spots. Finally, I have no doubt that Gottlieb had some NIL $$$ to spread around to transfers, both last season as well as the upcoming season. By the way, one side note. None of the 3 Ivy League players who transferred to USC in 2023 were as good as the Ivy League POY in 2023, Kaitlyn Chen, who was just a junior. Now what ever happened to Chen? ;) [/QUOTE]