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Report: Michala is transferring to Wisconsin

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Sorry to see Michala leave, but if she wants playing time, its a good move for her. Didn't see her getting any more minutes with Morgan and Breanna coming on board.
 
This thread developed rather rapidly while the mods weren't looking. The people who chimed in against speculation are correct, and the thread required much editing to get back to what was reported about Michala by Fuller/Hansen.

No more "I wouldn't be surprised" stuff about transfers please. That's dead against the board rules.

When it's reported in an article or blog by a reputable journalist, it's fair game for discussion here. Tweets are a little more of a judgment call, depending on the apparent source and the content.

Cat's right about what was tweeted to Hansen, in response to his tweet, being too remote. A known reliable source isn't behind it and it lacks the details, such as a destination, that can give a report some weight.

All the best to Michala. She was hampered by a lengthy recovery from injury, and the new situation, including a sit-out year while practicing with the team, might not be a bad thing.
 
I always was curious about how she felt about her situ; how her health was, what practicing was like, how she felt about sitting...
Seemed like a great and loyal kid
I never got around to it or even exploring the ethical aspects or propriety.
Sort of sorry I didn't
Not for sensationalism, just knowledge.
 
i'm thrilled for michala, especially if it means that she'll get to play the game that has always been a big part of her life. it takes a great deal of courage to transfer.
 
Of course it is always in the best for kids to do what they and their families believe is in their best interest. In that regard I wish Michala much success in her future basketball career. On the other hand, given what has happened to the men's program with the NCAA...I hope transfers don't work against our QPR rating. I would hate to see something like that happen to the women's program.
 
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If confirmed, it makes some sense. MJ would get far more PT and be with her sister, which would be good for them.

Interestingly, when one participant asked John A. in his chat last week about possible transfers, John said he knew nothing but said it might make sense under certain circumstances. The one name he mentioned was Michala's. Coincidence, lucky guess, or hinting?

Best wishes for success and good health, wherever Michala decides to play.
 
It was difficult to see where she was going to fit into the rotation with the depth of talent coming in at the four. I wish her nothing but the best of luck and hope she will have a great BB experience at Wisconsin. Certainly, from a college town, caliber of school, and proximity to home (without being TOO close) standpoint, she seems to have made a great choice.
 
vowelguy said:
We know about Biff. Does that make JS = Bam and Nan=Boom
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Yeah. That sounds right.

First, Nan's a boomer, and I'm not.

Second, I'm a Bad Ass Mod, and she's not.
 
JS said:
Yeah. That sounds right.

First, Nan's a boomer, and I'm not.

Second, I'm a Bad Ass Mod, and she's not.
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I thought you were a big ass mod...from what I can see!
 
Blessings Michala and all the best wishes for you. We loved you here and will love you there, too.
 
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Doesn't look like we'll get any confirmation from UConn tonight. From Rich Elliott's blog:

ESPN HoopGurlz tweeted this afternoon that UConn sophomore Michala Johnson will transfer to Wisconsin.

However, a team spokesman said that while UConn is aware of the report that Johnson intends to transfer, the school has no plans to release anything official tonight concerning the matter.

Johnson, a 6-3 forward, averaged 1.5 points and 1.2 rebounds in 4.9 minutes in 26 games this season. In 56 career games with the Huskies, she is averaging 1.4 points and 1.4 rebounds in 5.1 minutes.

Stay tuned …

http://blog.ctnews.com/elliott/
 
perhaps not surprising, but echo the thoughts of all fans who are sad to see her leave. she was really making the most of her limited minutes - especially towards the end of the season, but without a return to her pre-ACL days, it was hard to see where she'd earn any substantial PT given the pure talent of Tuck and Stewart.

she always had a smile on her face and i really liked her desire to take the ball right to the basket whenever she was in the post. and she really seemed to enjoy herself every minute she as on the court or on the bench. Best of luck, Michala! i'll be curious to see what kind of college career she carves out for herself at Wisconsin...
 
I always rooted for Michala and if she is transferring I wish her the best. As long as she is happy that is all that matters
 
doggydaddy said:
I thought you were a big ass mod...from what I can see!
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Wondering whether you mean I have a big ass or I AM a big ass.

But won't inquire, because (a) I won't be thrilled with the answer either way, and (b) you might respond that the two conditions aren't mutually exclusive.

And then where would I be? Devoid of plausible deniability, that's where.

Think instead I'll start arbitrarily deleting all your posts.

Save the investigators some work.
 
Now unofficial confirmation courtesy of Jim Fuller's blog. http://elmcitytoeaglevillenhr.blogspot.com/

Here is what I have to report regarding Michala Johnson. First, a source close to the situation confirmed that the sophomore forward will be transferring from UConn at the end of the spring semester. Although ESPN HoopGurlz reported on twitter that Johnson would be heading to Wisconsin (where here younger sister is committed to play) and WTNH had a report confirming that information, my source did not know of her final destination.

UConn is not planning to release a statement on the matter tonight but once the details are ironed out, I expect that the school will put out a release.

Johnson averaged 1.5 points, 1.2 rebounds and 4.9 minutes in 26 games as a sophomore. She will have two years of eligibility remaining but will have to sit out next season per NCAA transfer rules.

Update: Rich Elliott is reporting that Michala informed Geno today. Let's hope it was before the news went public via twitter-news.
 
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Wait, if she transfers I thought she lost a year of eligibility?
 
sarals24 said:
Wait, if she transfers I thought she lost a year of eligibility?
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No, but she will presumably have to sit out next year. She has five years to play four.
 
I wish Michala all the best. I'm sure she will miss her teammates, and they will miss her. But she has to act in her own best interest, and this transfer should be a good move for her. It will give her some extra time to restrengthen the knee, and with a much better opportunity for playing time, she also has a better chance to fulfill her basketball dreams.

Good luck MJ!!
 
JS said:
Think instead I'll start arbitrarily deleting all your posts.

Save the investigators some work.
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Just forward them directly to the FBI.
 
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JS said:
Wondering whether you mean I have a big ass or I AM a big ass.

But won't inquire, because (a) I won't be thrilled with the answer either way, and (b) you might respond that the two conditions aren't mutually exclusive.

And then where would I be? Devoid of plausible deniability, that's where.

Think instead I'll start arbitrarily deleting all your posts.

Save the investigators some work.
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I think the guideline is:

If you think you might not like the answer, don't even ask the question. :)
 
I thought he meant a big bass. But I realized JS probably sings a different part. ON the other hand D's most common part is contralto.
 
It's a shame that she had to deal with such debilitating injuries that left her so far behind ... imagine the player she could have been. Kudos to UConn for working with her and kudos to Michala for sticking it out and keeping her sparkling personality intact. May she regain more of her strength and thoroughly enjoy the remainder of her college experience. She will be missed ... wherever she goes will be lucky to have her.
 
alexrgct said:
No, but she will presumably have to sit out next year. She has five years to play four.
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In this case sitting out a year actually does work well for her if she goes to Wisconsin because her sister won't be there until the 2013-14 season anyway so she would have the opportunity to play 2 years with her sister, rather than just one.
 
Bolingbrook didn't blow them out like they do most teams, but Bolingbrook pretty much had control of those games. If they had Johnson maybe they could have given Bolingbrook a bigger threat, but Johson missed so much time with the ACL injuries.
MilfordHusky said:
Nice work, Cat.

I didn't know that MJ missed her mother so much. She'll be in a better situation for herself.

Question for the Windy City BYers: I know that Montini plays Bolingbrook from time to time. How did Michala or Malayna do against Morgan?
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