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Report: Michala is transferring to Wisconsin

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PacoSwede said:
That would seem to be plenty, as far as putting a team on the floor.

It's possible that an additional team member(s) still could be a big contributor OFF the floor. Geno has extended scholarships to walk-ons, and it wasn't because their bball skills were going to be hugely important assets.

Scholarships are available. It wouldn't be a bad thing to use them for a kid who understands contributions she could make "in the locker room." Hey ... it's expensive to go to college these days, and there probably are some great potential teammates out there who could use help in that regard. The coach has made some comments about how valuable the student-managers are to the team ... there are many sources of value to a team other than a crucial steal, rebound or score.

Finding a fair way of rewarding that may be a knotty problem, I realise. Usually it's just words of appreciation and the personal joys of being part of a great team. But if there could be more tangible results, why not bestow them?
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With the exception of Fernandes, I'm pretty sure all the walk-ons have been non-scholarship for at least a year before getting a scholarship. Seems highly unlikely a player could show up and be so amazing as to not only make the team, but earn a scholly immediately.
 
DaddyChoc said:
MJ seems to be saying "homesick"... nothing about playing time. Homesick is understandable but giving up the "UConn Wave" is a tough one.

No team will have 12-15 players getting 10-15 minutes a game. Someone has to ride the pine. Im glad to see Lauren, Heather & Banks still riding the "Wave".

Everyone isnt going to make it to the WNBA so sometimes players need to be realistic. Have fun and enjoy the college life.

Im sure MJ will take what she learned at UConn and pass it on to her new team.
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Homesick is what many will say to avoid being perceived as selfish or not thinking in the best interests of the team. Bottom line is that most athletes want to play. For many, sitting on the bench for a winning team does not outweigh the benefits of playing and competing on a less successful team.
 
VAUConnFan said:
Homesick is what many will say to avoid being perceived as selfish or not thinking in the best interests of the team. Bottom line is that most athletes want to play. For many, sitting on the bench for a winning team does not outweigh the benefits of playing and competing on a less successful team.
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Both homesick and wanting to play are reasonable thoughts to me. Indeed, not caring if you play or having no home to miss seem starkly sad.
 
SO I rewatched part of the Hartford game on ESPN3 from last year's NCAAs (it's still up on archive no ESPN3) and Michala played a LOT in that game. I mean, I think she went in at the 16:00 mark of the second half, I could be wrong. She did pretty well, scored some buckets and got fouled, but you could tell she was not as strong as the other players. Lots of potential there, though...she can finish aroud the basket pretty well and has good hands. I think she'll do well at Wisconsin with more playing time and confidence...
 
sarals24 said:
....Her situation is a little different than a walk-on who clearly knows their role and is obvioulsy there to be a practice player and locker room teammate.
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To clarify, my earlier post was in reference to 12 players being enough (I agree). Wanted to point out that giving more scholarships than 12 could be a good thing.

Post was not meant to be a reference to Michala.
 
vowelguy said:
With the exception of Fernandes, I'm pretty sure all the walk-ons have been non-scholarship for at least a year before getting a scholarship. Seems highly unlikely a player could show up and be so amazing as to not only make the team, but earn a scholly immediately.
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So, like Stacey Marron, she could earn a scholarship. That's cool. I was just saying that kids who are not going to do much in game still could deserve a free ride because of overall value to the team. And so, while 12 players are enough, having 13-15 on scholarship could be a nice thing if you find kids who would be happy in that role.
 
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sarals24 said:
SO I rewatched part of the Hartford game on ESPN3 from last year's NCAAs (it's still up on archive no ESPN3) and Michala played a LOT in that game. I mean, I think she went in at the 16:00 mark of the second half, I could be wrong. She did pretty well, scored some buckets and got fouled, but you could tell she was not as strong as the other players. Lots of potential there, though...she can finish aroud the basket pretty well and has good hands. I think she'll do well at Wisconsin with more playing time and confidence...
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Not to mention the fact that she will sit out the upcoming year, giving her a whole year to workout, practice, get stronger, etc. before starting to use her last 2 years of eligibility. I would be delighted if, by her final year of play, she had recovered enough strength & power in those knees/legs to have an All Big 10 year.
 
PacoSwede said:
So, like Stacey Marron, she could earn a scholarship. That's cool. I was just saying that kids who are not going to do much in game still could deserve a free ride because of overall value to the team. And so, while 12 players are enough, having 13-15 on scholarship could be a nice thing if you find kids who would be happy in that role.
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Remember that Geno saves those last couple of scholarships to share with the managers.
 
Icebear said:
Remember that Geno saves those last couple of scholarships to share with the managers.
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If he doesn't have players available to use them. I don't think he specifically saves them for the managers. Just he will let the manager's use them if there are no players who warrant them.
 
meyers7 said:
If he doesn't have players available to use them. I don't think he specifically saves them for the managers. Just he will let the manager's use them if there are no players who warrant them.
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That is how I understand it.
 
meyers7 said:
If he doesn't have players available to use them. I don't think he specifically saves them for the managers. Just he will let the manager's use them if there are no players who warrant them.
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True but when was the last time Geno used them all.
 
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VAUConnFan said:
Homesick is what many will say to avoid being perceived as selfish or not thinking in the best interests of the team. Bottom line is that most athletes want to play. For many, sitting on the bench for a winning team does not outweigh the benefits of playing and competing on a less successful team.
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someone is going to ride the pine... even with 12 players
 
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