Piath Gabriel transferring

[TeamFirst!]

We are not immune to such issues and I think most of us agree that it was probably a good decision by Piath. We wish her nothing but the best.

 

[Carnac]

That sucks, but kids want to play. Good luck to her where ever she ends up.

That's right. Players want to play. There is a mid-major program that would welcome her and provide her the opportunity to play lots of minutes. I never expect any player to be satisfied with sitting on the bench.

 

[GG]

Good luck

 

[Plebe]

She probably wants more playing time. Best of luck to her

We don't know how much of a factor the lack of playing time was.

But when you're being left home in the NCAA tournament because you're not taking care of your business, there's a problem.

 

[and one]

I have no idea why Piath is leaving between lack of playing time, academics, none of the above or all of the above. She seemed to be a nice kid and of course I wish her well.

Her time at UConn was well spent even though it didn't translate to playing time. She still has 3 years of eligibility and got a two year education in basketball at the best possible place to learn the game and make the most of her talent. Plus, when her basketball days are over she can be proud to have been in that very select group of women who played basketball for the iconic Geno at the storied UConn program. And she got to live in Connecticut, which is really great...except for taxes.

 

[NY Fan]

With her room-lighting smile I was pulling for Piath to develop and contribute and am sorry it didn't work out. Best of luck to her wherever she lands. Truth to tell I feared Amari might pull the trigger.

 

[Horatio]

Smh

 

[Woof 101]

This forces the need to bring in a big from the portal. Good luck Paith !!!

No attack on your comment but that was already a need, it now becomes a need for two from the portal.

If true, one wonders about the recruiting decisions.

Again no attack but some players are recruited for future potential or to fill a roster. One has to wonder why anyone would wonder about recruiting decisions from a school that has won 11 national championships. Young players develop in the classroom and on the court at at different ages and not a perfect science to predict.
There is over a thousand in the portal at this point and I doubt it is about recruiting decisions. Notre Dame has three leaving, Maryland four, etc....

More Than 1,000 Women's Players In The Transfer Portal

The transfer portal is also starting to affect women's basketball a lot more than ever before. Per Chantel Jennings of The Athletic, 1,084 women's basketball

thespun.com

 

[VA Huskie]

Would Shea be a possibility?

Not if she actually does have academic issues.

 

[Jammer]

I can't quote his statement exactly either, but I recall it as being closer to "No one who has left the UConn program has been an impact player on a Top 20 team."

That is not as insulting to the players that left as the version that you offered.

Of course, there is the case of Elena Della Donne, but that is a VERY special case. And even in her case, the University of Delaware would not qualify as a top-level team.

EDD?

 

[JBK]

Best of luck to Piath. Can't really blame the kid. In her entire college career she played how many minutes? Things were not looking better for next year. Find the right program and things will be better. Of the 350+ D1 schools I bet 200 would very much love to have Piath. Godspeed Piath.

Yes
We do not do well at UCONN with experiments and kids that need lots of development
She did really well with the playing time she received - but I guess she did not show enough in practice.

 

[Huskie837]

Not surprised and good luck

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Even bigs are breakable. Replace her if possible.

 

[Boreifs]

And then there were three (Paige, Nika and Aaliyah). Good luck wherever you end up, Piath.

Realistically, there will almost never be more than three in a class who graduate. The three left are pretty awesome.

 

[GoUconn7961]

If I remember correctly she didn’t travel with the team due to academic issues? Perhaps it’s best all around for her to be elsewhere. I never get stressed when kids transfer. I’m not one to miss kids who leave. If UConn isn’t for them they should go. So far Geno’s comments on the portal have been fairly accurate.

 

[Stymie]

Since beginning of this season:
3 Seniors graduating.
3 transferring out.
40% roster turnover
(so far)
2 confirmed Recruits incoming
Aubrey questionable for start of season?
I’d say we’re short.
Abby Meyers-COME ON DOWN...
Amari had better LIVE in the gym this summer.

 

[CTBballfan243]

If true, one wonders about the recruiting decisions.

You hit on some recruits and miss on some recruits. That’s just part of recruiting high school kiddos.

 

[pk1234]

Since beginning of this season:
3 Seniors graduating.
3 transferring out.
40% roster turnover
(so far)
2 confirmed Recruits incoming
Aubrey questionable for start of season?
I’d say we’re short.
Abby Meyers-COME ON DOWN...
Amari had better LIVE in the gym this summer.

But six pretty legit, decorated players coming back (including a previous NPOY, Conference 6th man of year, Big East DPOY, 2nd Team all-big east player and #1 recruit and all-big east freshman team player, and an all big ten player), two elite recruits, and hopefully you get something from Amari and/or Aubrey.

But yes, a grad transfer would be nice to add to the depth.

 

[Fossil]

I can't quote his statement exactly either, but I recall it as being closer to "No one who has left the UConn program has been an impact player on a Top 20 team."

That is not as insulting to the players that left as the version that you offered.

Of course, there is the case of Elena Della Donne, but that is a VERY special case. And even in her case, the University of Delaware would not qualify as a top-level team.

Completely different circumstances

 

[Fossil]

EDD?

Never played at UConn.

 

[Jammer]

Never played at UConn.

Transferred and my point is made.

 

[JellyBean]

Dang! Wishing Piath the best.

 

[DrummerDee]

I can't quote his statement exactly either, but I recall it as being closer to "No one who has left the UConn program has been an impact player on a Top 20 team."

That is not as insulting to the players that left as the version that you offered.

Of course, there is the case of Elena Della Donne, but that is a VERY special case. And even in her case, the University of Delaware would not qualify as a top-level team.

Only EDD didn't play basetball at Delaware after she left. She played volleyball, and then the following year she played basketball.

 

[Hoops66]

This is the time of the year when Geno sits down with each player, individually, and assesses where they are, and what their future at UConn is. One can only guess what Geno told Piath.

I think that you are on target here. He probably told her that her Junior year wouldn't be too different than this year, as far as playing time, even though her game has improved. Good move on her part to make her move now. Best of luck Piath!

 

[Ct Dog]

And so it begins.

 

[UCTitleTown]

Could've used a 6'5" player. Not many out there.

 

[uconnfan68]

EDD?

She left to play volleyball at Delaware. Even when she played basketball they weren’t a top 20 team. The closest I can think of would be Walker at Kentucky.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Best wishes to Piath for her academics and basketball career!

 

[Nolefan]

Does she have a brother or relative that plays for the Lakers ?

 

[AgStatesman]

Does she have a brother or relative that plays for the Lakers ?

I think she might have an Uncle Peter who played guitar for the rock band Genesis. Not positive though.