Recruiting Your Own Roster for 5th Year Seniors

[oldude]

Playing that extra year, whether staying with your team or transferring, presents problems for both players and coaches. Bringing in an outsider for one year is not always an easy fit. Dorka working out so well is a case of a very good fit that was well thought out, in advance, by Geno and her. It definitely has to be seen as advantageous to both player and coach. And what about a player who wants to play another year at their school but that team's coach has different plans?

It is interesting that Geno did not initially pursue Dorka when she entered the transfer portal. According to Geno, someone contacted him, advising that Dorka would be a good fit at UConn. I have no idea who it was that contacted Geno about Dorka, but I certainly hope they have received an exceptional selection from Geno’s personal wine cellar.

 

[TCC Kid]

Playing that extra year, whether staying with your team or transferring, presents problems for both players and coaches. Bringing in an outsider for one year is not always an easy fit. Dorka working out so well is a case of a very good fit that was well thought out, in advance, by Geno and her. It definitely has to be seen as advantageous to both player and coach. And what about a player who wants to play another year at their school but that team's coach has different plans?

A proven player with your team, especially one that needed 1/2 a year to become fully functional, is an asset. The rub comes when you have more coming in than you have slots. Dorka, at this point is a desirable peg for any round or square hole Geno may have. She would be that experience at post next years team doesn't, as of yet, have with ONO going. Edward, as good as she is, isn't 6 ft 5. Deberry and Gabriel just aren't there yet.

 

[temery]

Reminder - Absolutely no transfer speculation. If a UConn player is eligible to play next year, assume she'll stay until an announcement is made.