Rickea Jackson transfers

[militarydog]

LSU losses 4 starters next season so they need all the help they can get. Morris is back and they add a nice freshmen class but you need experience. Load up from the portal until they have a few recruiting classes

R Jackson needs to play for a coach like Kim Mulkey, Dawn Staley, Vic Schaefer, etc. Further she might bring other Detroit area transfer players with her.

 

[southie]

Who speculated that? I hope transfers see LSU has 4 wide open positions next year though. We need help

Guess it wasn't speculation after all . . .

 

[GoCardinal]

I’d guess it’ll be Texas. Don’t really see her going into a situation that’ll be similar to what’s at MSU already. Tennessee is probably another safe bet, but Texas makes sense in a multitude of ways.

 

[southie]

I’d guess it’ll be Texas. Don’t really see her going into a situation that’ll be similar to what’s at MSU already. Tennessee is probably another safe bet, but Texas makes sense in a multitude of ways.

3 of the 4 schools she has visited are SEC schools in Ole Miss, Tennesse, and LSU. Obviously, she loves playing in the SEC. Hope that's not the swaying issue.

 

[Coler]

I hope LSU has a sellout, with a great atmosphere to show Rickea that LSU really cares for their WBB. And please god for everything good, don’t lose.

 

[GoCardinal]

3 of the 4 schools she has visited are SEC schools in Ole Miss, Tennesse, and LSU. Obviously, she loves playing in the SEC. Hope that's not the swaying issue.

That’s true. But I think she’s been at her best with Vic. I also think Texas would give her the best shot at winning. Tennessee as well but probably to a lesser extent. I think LSU will be very similar to MSU in regards to trying to build a roster through transfers, which typically results in one big ole mess (Duke immediately comes to mind). Ole Miss just won’t have much talent with Austin.

 

[Dwilliams02]

I hope LSU has a sellout, with a great atmosphere to show Rickea that LSU really cares for their WBB. And please god for everything good, don’t lose.

One thing about LSU. If fans sniff any goodness from any sports program. They gonna come out and support.

That second round matchup scares me if Ohio State advances.

 

[southie]

That’s true. But I think she’s been at her best with Vic. I also think Texas would give her the best shot at winning. Tennessee as well but probably to a lesser extent. I think LSU will be very similar to MSU in regards to trying to build a roster through transfers, which typically results in one big ole mess (Duke immediately comes to mind). Ole Miss just won’t have much talent with Austin.

Obviously, I want her to come Texas. But, I have no idea what her priorities/objectives are in finding a new school.

My belief is that it's less of gamble for her to play for Vic again since she knows exactly what to expect (even though 2 of the assistant coaches are not the same who she played for at MSU). If she goes anywhere other than Texas, she will end up playing for 4 different head coaches in 4 collegiate seasons; so, that's a gamble for her final season before going pro.

 

[Jmsdawg]

Obviously, I want her to come Texas. But, I have no idea what her priorities/objectives are in finding a new school.

My belief is that it's less of gamble for her to play for Vic again since she knows exactly what to expect (even though 2 of the assistant coaches are not the same who she played for at MSU). If she goes anywhere other than Texas, she will end up playing for 4 different head coaches in 4 collegiate seasons; so, that's a gamble for her final season before going pro.

I thought Texas was her destination but I am not sure if she could get lots of playing time with Texas and she is not going to be the star player at Texas, actually think LSU is a better fit for Rickea.

 

[militarydog]

Obviously, I want her to come Texas. But, I have no idea what her priorities/objectives are in finding a new school.

My belief is that it's less of gamble for her to play for Vic again since she knows exactly what to expect (even though 2 of the assistant coaches are not the same who she played for at MSU). If she goes anywhere other than Texas, she will end up playing for 4 different head coaches in 4 collegiate seasons; so, that's a gamble for her final season before going pro.

As I stated in an earlier post, aside from the type of coach needed for her, she also needs to be able to primarily play the three. Texas would provide her that opportunity. She would also have some great complimentary players with A Moore and D Gaston down low and R Harmon, A Matharu, etc on the perimeter. She is a good piece to the puzzle.

 

[southie]

I thought Texas was her destination but I am not sure if she could get lots of playing time with Texas and she is not going to be the star player at Texas, actually think LSU is a better fit for Rickea.

Of the schools she has visited she is an instant starter at SF at all of them, although Tennessee might have an incumbent (Burrell?) she would have to beat out. Not sure who LSU and Ole Miss have at PG next season, but Tennessee and Texas are definitely set at the PG position to get the ball to Rickea.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Not sure who LSU and Ole Miss have at PG next season

Alexis Morris plays PG, her and Pointer basically just alternate handling the ball. LSU has like 3 PGs but they all interchange who handles the ball, its not like its only one player.

But its way too soon to begin to predict LSU's roster next season. Kim inherited a lot of seniors and many of the kids who rode the bench this season probably all won't be back. Its going to look very very different next season.

If Kim hits the portal right they could have a very talented team next year. Issue is its going to take time lumping kids together who havent played with each other a lot before. But I think Kim is good enough coach to make it all work out. She was always going to have to hit the portal hard. While the incoming class she has coming in is very good, have to have some type of experience to balance it out until she has a few recruiting classes here.

 

[southie]

Alexis Morris plays PG, her and Pointer basically just alternate handling the ball. LSU has like 3 PGs but they all interchange who handles the ball, its not like its only one player.

But its way too soon to begin to predict LSU's roster next season. Kim inherited a lot of seniors and many of the kids who rode the bench this season probably all won't be back. Its going to look very very different next season.

If Kim hits the portal right they could have a very talented team next year. Issue is its going to take time lumping kids together who havent played with each other a lot before. But I think Kim is good enough coach to make it all work out. She was always going to have to hit the portal hard. While the incoming class she has coming in is very good, have to have some type of experience to balance it out until she has a few recruiting classes here.

But, if an incoming transfer is planning to make a decision in a week or two (not for certain that is Rickea's timeline), then it's most likely important to her to know the roster she is joining, and as many of the pieces returning/joining as possible.

Aren't Morris and Pointer done after this season?

 

[SECbbfan24]

But, if an incoming transfer is planning to make a decision in a week or two (not for certain that is Rickea's timeline), then it's most likely important to her to know the roster she is joining, and as many of the pieces returning/joining as possible.

Aren't Morris and Pointer done after this season?

It depends what Rickea's goals are. As we all know players don't always go to places just to win (see Shakira Austin). Texas is the most ready team to win now. Kim is in the process of trying to rebuild a program and that is what she ultimately is selling to recruits right now. She is selling the school, her resume and track record.

Kids pick schools for a variety of reasons, academics, win a championship, program/school culture, or for a coach they see themselves enjoy playing for.

Pointer is done, Morris is back next year

 

[GoCardinal]

But, if an incoming transfer is planning to make a decision in a week or two (not for certain that is Rickea's timeline), then it's most likely important to her to know the roster she is joining, and as many of the pieces returning/joining as possible.

Aren't Morris and Pointer done after this season?

Definitely agree with this. Texas probably makes the most sense simply because the roster isn’t as unstable. You can plan to hit the portal as hard as you want but that doesn’t mean people will actually come.

Maybe it doesn’t matter to her, but most high profile transfers usually join situations where it’s not that unpredictable in terms of roster turnover.

Of the schools she visited, it might be wiser for Ole Miss and LSU to focus more on building relationships with recruits than plug in transfers simply because they aren’t finished products. Maybe Rickea wants to be “the player” on the roster and the other pieces on the roster might not matter to her.

Long term, from what I’ve seen on Raoul’s site, it looks like LSU and Ole Miss have missed out on some of their top 2023s. So it also might be worth to wait around and see if younger talents enter the portal. Depending on what else might be in the portal, a year (maybe 2) of Jackson might not even make sense if you look at it from that perspective.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Of the schools she visited, it might be wiser for Ole Miss and LSU to focus more on building relationships with recruits than plug in transfers simply because they aren’t finished products.

Who said LSU isn't and why can't you do both?

I mean we knew when Kim took the job the portal was going to be a major part of the program building until she could get a few of her recruiting classes in. LSU losses 4 starters and a lot of experience so its naive to expect and solely rely on the incoming recruits to shore up the gaps..

I'm not sure which top 2023 we missed out that you are referring to.. If LSU misses Williams then thats bad

 

[Stymie]

Don’t really care about her or where she goes.
Didn’t she enter the portal before her team’s season was completed?
Quit on her teammates?
And that diatribe by her Mom?
Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
If I’m a coach, I avoid her like the plague.
But I would STRONGLY advise Kim to bring her on at LSU.
(subtraction by addition).

 

[GoCardinal]

Who said LSU isn't and why can't you do both?

I mean we knew when Kim took the job the portal was going to be a major part of the program building until she could get a few of her recruiting classes in. LSU losses 4 starters and a lot of experience so its naive to expect and solely rely on the incoming recruits to shore up the gaps..

I'm not sure which top 2023 we missed out that you are referring to.. If LSU misses Williams then thats bad

Sure, maybe they are. And you can do both, but when you’re building a program, potential one year rentals don’t make as much sense as a potential younger talent you can build with. In Austin’s case, Ole Miss knew for sure they would have her for at least 2 years versus one. Obviously you can’t fill an entire roster full of freshmen but there’s also no guarantee the portal will yield you anything either.

Regarding recruits, I had heard LSU was going after Mallory Collier pretty hard and ended up missing out. Grace Van Slooten isn’t a 2023, but she’s a 2022 Kim was going after hard at Baylor and she ended up having LSU in her final 3 when Kim moved there. She went on an official but ultimately ended up committing to Oregon. From what I’ve seen Williams also seems to have a pretty good relationship with Ole Miss.

Even with the other 2023s they are after, you are undoubtedly playing catch-up with other programs. That already puts you at a disadvantage. If you get Jackson and she leaves after a year, that puts you in the same position this time next year…..which is the original point. As talented as she is, considering how long you might or might not have her and some of the alleged issues it might make more sense to prioritize athletes you can build with long term.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Sure, maybe they are. And you can do both, but when you’re building a program potential one year rentals don’t make as much sense as a potential younger talent you can build with

I am not saying build an entire team on one year transfers. They just need a couple of kids to shore up the gap until they get in multiple recruiting classes and allow for the young freshmen to grow. LSU losses 4 starters including an All SEC guard who averaged 20 points a game. They would be dumb not to use the portal, any coach would be.

As far as recruiting, I will wait before judging. They are in contact with a bunch of people but ultimately landing Williams is what will determine the success of this class, you can't let a talent like that live the state.

 

[Zanzman]

Don’t really care about her or where she goes.
Didn’t she enter the portal before her team’s season was completed?
Quit on her teammates?
And that diatribe by her Mom?
Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
If I’m a coach, I avoid her like the plague.
But I would STRONGLY advise Kim to bring her on at LSU.
(subtraction by addition).

If you don’t care don’t comment

 

[Coler]

Who said LSU isn't and why can't you do both?

I mean we knew when Kim took the job the portal was going to be a major part of the program building until she could get a few of her recruiting classes in. LSU losses 4 starters and a lot of experience so its naive to expect and solely rely on the incoming recruits to shore up the gaps..

I'm not sure which top 2023 we missed out that you are referring to.. If LSU misses Williams then thats bad

Based on a recent interview with Coach Messer, they want to focus mainly on HS recruits and fill in the gaps with the transfer portal. Which this year, they're going to have to hit it hard because they lose alot.

 

[Dwilliams02]

I thought Texas was her destination but I am not sure if she could get lots of playing time with Texas and she is not going to be the star player at Texas, actually think LSU is a better fit for Rickea.

She will definitely be a star in Texas

 

[Stymie]

If you don’t care don’t comment

Uh, that is my comment.
You take her.

 

[tigers4ever]

Sure, maybe they are. And you can do both, but when you’re building a program, potential one year rentals don’t make as much sense as a potential younger talent you can build with. In Austin’s case, Ole Miss knew for sure they would have her for at least 2 years versus one. Obviously you can’t fill an entire roster full of freshmen but there’s also no guarantee the portal will yield you anything either.

Regarding recruits, I had heard LSU was going after Mallory Collier pretty hard and ended up missing out. Grace Van Slooten isn’t a 2023, but she’s a 2022 Kim was going after hard at Baylor and she ended up having LSU in her final 3 when Kim moved there. She went on an official but ultimately ended up committing to Oregon. From what I’ve seen Williams also seems to have a pretty good relationship with Ole Miss.

Even with the other 2023s they are after, you are undoubtedly playing catch-up with other programs. That already puts you at a disadvantage. If you get Jackson and she leaves after a year, that puts you in the same position this time next year…..which is the original point. As talented as she is, considering how long you might or might not have her and some of the alleged issues it might make more sense to prioritize athletes you can build with long term.

Who did Mallory Collier commit to?

 

[GoCardinal]

Who did Mallory Collier commit to?

She’s committed to NC State.