Jackson absolutely had star written all over her. She was the center piece to his offense the one year she was there. She’s had 2 years where it seems she wasn’t really in the offense at all. It’s really a shame.
I don’t think she has shown the defensive ability/effort that would appeal to Dawn. I could be wrong about that ability/effort though.
She would be fine there. Coach Schaefer and Coach Staley are very similar in their demands regarding defense.
Simple, agree with you, Rickea freshman year started off rough but she improved and was, IMO, on her way to becoming a real great player. Her real problems began when Vic left and Nikki became head coach. Last two tears I believe she regressed because the system NMP tried to instal just did not fit Rickea. Apparently it did not fit most of the team as all but one transferred. I still think Rickea has great talent but she needs the right coach and system to maximize her talent. To me the obvious choice is Vic, she can become a real star with Texas. Good luck Rickea wherever you go.
That said, maybe time for a Jackson to go full circle to LSU.
She did a great job at Old Dominion. I agree that for whatever reasons her year at MSU wasn’t good. I wish her well
Some coaches actually do better at mid majors than at major conferences, which isnt a bad thing but thats how it works sometimes.
I think they are giving her way too much credit for just one season for the decline of the program. As you mentioned at Old Dominion she started with a 8 win season and followed that with two 20+ win seasons.
What I saw was a coach that was not involved in the game, she simply sat and hung her head while the players struggled, reminded me of Holly. Contrast that with Coach Shaffer and Coach Yo, on the sidelines involved in the game from start to finish in the game with the players. A coach not involved is not a coach and that surely is not good for the players. Agree with Simple McCray is not a coach!
Goes to show how the transfer phenomenon has rocked the game.
And, it didn't hurt that Coach Yo hired a Maryland assistant coach prior to Shakira transferring from Maryland to Ole Miss, right?
I won't even say she isn't a coach but she was as detached as I've ever seen from a coach on the sidelines. She looked like she had no energy, strategy, or way to motivate the players. I have no idea if her health was impacting her or not but most of the time she looked as though she didn't know what was going on.
I doubt Austin stays. She is likely a top 10 pick this spring.
I don't think she will either. Her draft stock won't go up, but I do really wonder if her probability of being cut during/after her first season would encourage her to spend another year developing.
While I am not sold on Yo having taken this program to the level of 2nd weekend, I have a higher opinion of Austin than some on this board do. She may never be a star but I see more in her than others. I could see her sticking around the W for a bit.
More like top 5.
It happened with Promis Taylor transferring from Ole Miss to State, unfortunately she was hurt and never got back to her pre injury days.Whew... if she transfers from Miss State to Ole Miss
that's breaking Rule #1 in transferring.
Coach Novak is a coach, totally involved in the game. He has won my respect and it appears from the Mizzou game he has won the respect of the players.
Carolyn Peck and Holly mentioned tonight that there were 2 WNBA teams at practice to watch Austin recently and that since she's from Maryland she could go overall #1 to the Mystics.
Some teams end up being better in the long run after losing their star players. Look at Florida so far
That seems a little ambitious but I think there's a good shot she'll go 3rd after Smith/Howard. I'm guessing Smith jumps Howard based on play this season and a more developed perimeter game for Nalyssa, but I do think Howard has the most star potential of anyone in the class.
A&M last year too is another prime example
Florida beating LSU wasn't significant?