Rich: UConn still in good shape despite not getting DD or TR

[Outside Shot]

It crossed my mind that any AD that is paying attention and has a head wbb opening next year might be smart to consider Stafford-Odom, given her recruiting acumen. I actually think there's a high probability she'll get a head coaching job and this group of recruits may not play at UNC with her on staff very long- or at all.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Oh, I agree Ozzie, and if she wants to accomplish that by going to a school where (to paraphrase Bret MCCormick) she’s allowed to do what she wants (unlike at UConn), then more power to her. That is why I do not believe UC was a good fit for her, which was the point I was trying to make in my original post.

Of course someone Hatched this plan, and apparently she and the others believed in it. And why shouldn't they? Remember KW and the rest of the TASSK class? How about Longhorn (sp?) and company at Maryland? I can see how such a sale can be convincing. As you say, it will be interesting to see how it all plays out.

I think Longhorn played for Texas. He was Bevo, definitely on the men's team.

Crystal Langhorne. I knew what you meant, but chuckled at Longhorn.

 

[Dairyair]

“That’s the thing that people don’t understand about Geno. He recruits the best players, but some of the players that everybody thinks is such a great player they might not be a good fit for Connecticut. There’s too many good players out there and the ones they’re recruiting. So if they get Linnae Harper or if they get Chong or they get Erica McCall, they’re right there with (North Carolina).’’
It sounds like Bret is saying we have a SHOT at being as good at UNC???? I would nave to say THEY should hope to be "right up there" with US!!!!

 

[speedoo]

“That’s the thing that people don’t understand about Geno. He recruits the best players, but some of the players that everybody thinks is such a great player they might not be a good fit for Connecticut. There’s too many good players out there and the ones they’re recruiting. So if they get Linnae Harper or if they get Chong or they get Erica McCall, they’re right there with (North Carolina).’’
It sounds like Bret is saying we have a SHOT at being as good at UNC???? I would nave to say THEY should hope to be "right up there" with US!!!!

Pretty sure he is talking about the 2013 recruiting class.. UNC has a very long way to go before even comparing to UConn.

 

[DaddyChoc]

what were the indications that DD was coming to UConn... a picture in a locker room with other recruits (current players), a few posters with sources who repeatly posted "she's coming to UConn", a few videos where "UConn" was mentioned first followed by 5 other schools, pics of her at USA Basketball smiling with other UConn players?

I think some saw these things and when things didnt go as planned we now consider DD a villian (maybe a strong word but... feel free to come up with something similiar).

After a few recruiting situations I thought most would know how to sit back and wait til all 4 yrs at UConn were completed before boasting about a recruit (they verbal then back out, they show up for a few day then leave, they stay for half a season, they stay for a few years then transfer)

DD made no indications that she was a UConn lean so it doesnt bother me at all.

 

[connboy77]

Pretty sure he is talking about the 2013 recruiting class.. UNC has a very long way to go before even comparing to UConn.

That is for sure!

 

[Husky7882]

I think Longhorn played for Texas. He was Bevo, definitely on the men's team.

Crystal Langhorne. I knew what you meant, but chuckled at Longhorn.

Thanks, Milford. I knew it was wrong, but a combination of "senior moment" and time constraints did not permit me to look it up

 

[Sonny44]

I think I will try to post something completely original.

First, I was shocked and disappointed that we didn't get a commitment from the best player since Maya or Diana. I knew we were doomed!

Then I thought about it and realized she wasn't all that good after all and, in any event, she would be a "bad fit" at UConn (don't we all know that UConn isn't for everybody).

The more I thought about it, the more I realized how happy she will be running up and down the court in an unstructured offense, with no pressure on her to play tough "D."

And I am happy in the knowledge that she will be closer to home, she will wreak havoc on Duke and Maryland, and that UConn will still be in, um, "good shape."

So (inspirational original thought!) I wish DD well, except when UNC plays UConn. And, just for good measure, LOL.

[Open mouth now, withdraw tongue from cheek.]

Still not sure why everyone was so surprised.

 

[Ozzie Nelson]

Still not sure why everyone was so surprised.

Unmitigated optimism run amuck in idiots like me is the answer to your query.

 

[Shenandoah]

Just a thought: If Diamond had come to UConn and resisted Geno's system and structure, she could have had a career much like that of Charde.

At UNC, Diamond will enjoy playing in a fast-paced, wide-open, full-court offense. To be a truly great player, she'll need to learn higher-level decision making, half court offense, and defense. Maybe she can learn those in the WNBA if she is so inclined.

I'm afraid that "The Dub" is not the place to learn to play half court offense and defense. There are too many great players at that level. With the rosters now at 11, does a team really have a place for a "me first" type player?

 

[Shenandoah]

Who is to say that DD would not have come to UCONN and played within the UCONN system in a very successful manner? Just because she doesn't want to play at UCONN does not suddenly make her an uncoachable player who would refuse to play within the structure of the program.

What is wrong with wanting to play in a run-and-gun system. It worked quite well for the LA Lakers during the "showtime" years. And since when does UNC not play defense? Those girls get after you on the press and can force a lot of turnovers. Just because it is not in a slowed down half court system does not mean that they are not giving their best effort.

Uh. Sylvia Hatchell is a pretty good coach. Phil Jackson, she is not....

 

[Sonny44]

Unmitigated optimism run amuck in idiots like me is the answer to your query.

Forgivable for sure.

 

[Icebear]

What is wrong with wanting to play in a run-and-gun system. It worked quite well for the LA Lakers during the "showtime" years. And since when does UNC not play defense? Those girls get after you on the press and can force a lot of turnovers. Just because it is not in a slowed down half court system does not mean that they are not giving their best effort.

However, the "show time" years were still well executed team basketball manage at the point by Magic who was capable of delivering the ball anywhere at anytime.

 

[Tonyc]

Outside shot I also heard Stafford Odom would be at UNC only for a short time then take a head coaching position and DD and company would follow her to......non other then Tenn. Reading your post makes me wonder that it is very possible

 

[doggydaddy]

Outside shot I also heard Stafford Odom would be at UNC only for a short time then take a head coaching position and DD and company would follow her to......non other then Tenn. Reading your post makes me wonder that it is very possible

It had to be a voice in your head. No one sane would think that 4 players would committ to a school, then all transfer, sit out a year, just to follow an assistant coach to their head coaching job. Even at Tennessee.

 

[tomcat]

I have to admit that when I saw some of the quotes, 'way back when Diamond was uncommitted and a lot of BYers had stars in their eyes, that she seemed to be more of an "I'm going to be the star" kind of player than UConn usually recruits. I kept my mouth shut, because I didn't want to seem like I was raining on anyone's parade. But the thing about all the recruitment speculation is that it's just that.

In addition to it being a successful "get," there is always -- always -- the possibility that --

-- The player will come to UConn and be Not All That.
-- The player will not come to UConn and thrive in someone else's system. Or
-- The player will not come to UConn and as it turns out, we all will breathe a sigh of relief.

In this case, the player was smart enough to figure out what she does want to do regarding college basketball and more importantly, what she does not want to do. I think the previous poster who said she might have become another Charde was exactly right. Either another Charde, or a transfer out after the first year.

 

[DaddyChoc]

who's this Charde person?

 

[Sonny44]

I have to admit that when I saw some of the quotes, 'way back when Diamond was uncommitted and a lot of BYers had stars in their eyes, that she seemed to be more of an "I'm going to be the star" kind of player than UConn usually recruits. I kept my mouth shut, because I didn't want to seem like I was raining on anyone's parade. But the thing about all the recruitment speculation is that it's just that.

In addition to it being a successful "get," there is always -- always -- the possibility that --

-- The player will come to UConn and be Not All That.
-- The player will not come to UConn and thrive in someone else's system. Or
-- The player will not come to UConn and as it turns out, we all will breathe a sigh of relief.

In this case, the player was smart enough to figure out what she does want to do regarding college basketball and more importantly, what she does not want to do. I think the previous poster who said she might have become another Charde was exactly right. Either another Charde, or a transfer out after the first year.

You were one of the few who kept your mouth shut while I was castigated for it.

 

[Ozzie Nelson]

I have to admit that when I saw some of the quotes, 'way back when Diamond was uncommitted and a lot of BYers had stars in their eyes, that she seemed to be more of an "I'm going to be the star" kind of player than UConn usually recruits. I kept my mouth shut, because I didn't want to seem like I was raining on anyone's parade. But the thing about all the recruitment speculation is that it's just that.

In addition to it being a successful "get," there is always -- always -- the possibility that --

-- The player will come to UConn and be Not All That.
-- The player will not come to UConn and thrive in someone else's system. Or
-- The player will not come to UConn and as it turns out, we all will breathe a sigh of relief.

In this case, the player was smart enough to figure out what she does want to do regarding college basketball and more importantly, what she does not want to do. I think the previous poster who said she might have become another Charde was exactly right. Either another Charde, or a transfer out after the first year.

You were one of the few who kept your mouth shut while I was castigated for it.

Tom and Sonny...must be nice to be so smart( I was in the parade, of course). ModSquad should start a special thread, for the both of you, where you can say nothing on any given topic and then take credit for insight on any issue whenever the timing is right.

 

[Ozzie Nelson]

Is there a statute of limitations for dumping on Charde?

 

[Tonyc]

It had to be a voice in your head. No one sane would think that 4 players would committ to a school, then all transfer, sit out a year, just to follow an assistant coach to their head coaching job. Even at Tennessee.[/quote

Just got back from Siesta Keys Florida. What a terrific place to vacation. Hey doggy with 2 people hearing the same thing and not knowing each other I tend to beleive it might be more then a rumor...after all its Tenn. LOL

 

[DaddyChoc]

Is there a statute of limitations for dumping on Charde?

Post Of The Day!

 

[Husky WBB Fan]

Is there a statute of limitations for dumping on Charde?

I think not, I think she is a benchmark that will live on - unfortunately for her, and probably undeservingly in many ways