SC Gamecocks off-season, Part 2

[visitingcock]

What's wrong with going and rooting for the other team?

GO COCKS!

 

[JDuro]

 

[triaddukefan]

We have to turn a profit when we play a HBCU. Thats why its always a home game

Both UCLA and UGA came to Greensboro to play NCA&T. I'm just saying. Heck, play them at the Coliseum and split the gate.

 

[GoldenGophs]

I've always liked her name, very unique. She should make an impact for SC this year.

 

[Creature]

Are you friends with Dominique Mahlonga (sp?)

 

[SCspur]

I think this means Chloe will spend more time in the backcourt than front. Her rebounding from the 3 or 2 could be huge.

https://x.com/gamecockwbb/status/1696554048755765538?s=46&t=1yO9kk6neiFqU3C19aYSYQ

 

[visitingcock]

I think this means Chloe will spend more time in the backcourt than front. Her rebounding from the 3 or 2 could be huge.

https://x.com/gamecockwbb/status/1696554048755765538?s=46&t=1yO9kk6neiFqU3C19aYSYQ

I think she spends her time at 3. I don't see her at 2. Even when we go to a 3 guard set, I think it would be 3 others. The following players will be available at the two position:

Available at 2
Poa Poa 1/2
Bree Hall 2/3
Milaysia 1/2
Tessa Johnson 2
Chloe 2/3/4

Availaible at 3:
Bree Hall 2/3
Chloe 2/3/4
Feagan 3/4/5
Watkins 3/4/5
Sahnya Jah 3

If a team presses us, I could see us in-bounding to her and letting her deal the ball of while having the option to dribble out if needed - as a 3. However, her higher dribble makes her more vulnerable to steals when she pus the ball on the floor against guards, BUT she could be a much better 2 than I estimate. Can she defend an opposing 2? We'll see

 

[SCspur]

I think she spends her time at 3. I don't see her at 2. Even when we go to a 3 guard set, I think it would be 3 others. The following players will be available at the two position:

Available at 2
Poa Poa 1/2
Bree Hall 2/3
Milaysia 1/2
Tessa Johnson 2
Chloe 2/3/4

Availaible at 3:
Bree Hall 2/3
Chloe 2/3/4
Feagan 3/4/5
Watkins 3/4/5
Sahnya Jah 3

If a team presses us, I could see us in-bounding to her and letting her deal the ball of while having the option to dribble out if needed - as a 3. However, her higher dribble makes her more vulnerable to steals when she pus the ball on the floor against guards, BUT she could be a much better 2 than I estimate. Can she defend an opposing 2? We'll see

I was thinking more like in a pinch. Like if any guards got into foul trouble or we needed to go big. I think it’s enough ball handlers to where she doesn’t have to be a primary and her handle is good enough where she can bring it up the floor——but like you I’m in agreement on her high handle. I expect defensively that she will be a work in progress defending guards but I think she could be solid guarding the 3 and in time be able to defend 1-5 before she graduates.

 

[Creature]

Just IMO and despite that twitter photo. I think she swings between 3 and 4 (Kitts)

 

[Gamecockfan77]

She’s not a guard at all. IMO. 4/5 is correct. 3 maybe but not her best spot.

 

[GamecockFam]

Kitts is 6'2". She is kind of a 3/4 tweener. I doubt she ever plays the 5. We have 4 players taller than her. I haven't seen enough of her ball skills to decide if she is good at the 2 but I doubt she gets time at that position.

Also, FYI Tess is 6'1". She very well could play in the wing too if she can be a 3-pointer threat. It would help prevent guards creeping into the paint to help defend our bigs. The more I think about it, I could see Dawn primarily playing her at the 3 as a freshman and let Hall take over Zia's role.

 

[Creature]

Kitts is 6'2". She is kind of a 3/4 tweener. I doubt she ever plays the 5. We have 4 players taller than her. I haven't seen enough of her ball skills to decide if she is good at the 2 but I doubt she gets time at that position.

Also, FYI Tess is 6'1". She very well could play in the wing too if she can be a 3-pointer threat. It would help prevent guards creeping into the paint to help defend our bigs. The more I think about it, I could see Dawn primarily playing her at the 3 as a freshman and let Hall take over Zia's role.

I always felt Johnson was closer to 5ft11 .Judging this picture-what do you think?

 

[SCspur]

My inference of Chloe’s position didn’t just come out of thin air. She herself said she anticipates playing on the perimeter more this year and she’s been working out with the guards since she join the team last December. Some of you are going off what position she played in the U19 but that’s solely what role USA needed her for. She hasn’t played much 4 at USC yet and while I do think she does get time there, naturally with her skillset, Dawn will use her to stretch the defense and create problems from the perimeter. She’s far from a 4/5 that’s basically a Post and she’s not that. 3/4 yes and that’s considered a Wing or Stretch 4. Her player comparison is a DeWanna Bonner/Katie Lou Samuelson/Breanna Stewart type player. While they can play the 4 naturally they’re better facing the basket and working around the perimeter.

Besides Jah has been working with the Bigs since she arrived on campus. With an 11 player roster I doubt 6 of them will be true forwards with only 5 guards. I see 6 Guard/Wings and 5 Forwards/Posts.

 

[SCGamecock]

Kitts is not a 4/5, that’s basically A’ja Wilson. LA barely played 5 at SC and she was way stronger and physically more imposing than Kitts. Kitts will never sniff the 5 at SC unless there’s some plan to put 5 wings or 6’1-6’3 players on the floor at once.

Kitts is a prototype 3/4 or stretch 4 player. I agree with @SCspur on the WNBA comps too.

 

[SCGamecock]

Also, Tessa being 6’1 would be a pleasant surprise. I always thought she was close to 6’0 based off of watching her during the McDAAG. She looked stronger than a lot of the other guards at the games too. Foot speed is her main area for growth right now, but if she really is closer to 6’1 then she’s going to be a fine big guard at SC.. she can flat out shoot the ball.

 

[Creature]

Also, Tessa being 6’1 would be a pleasant surprise. I always thought she was close to 6’0 based off of watching her during the McDAAG. She looked stronger than a lot of the other guards at the games too. Foot speed is her main area for growth right now, but if she really is closer to 6’1 then she’s going to be a fine big guard at SC.. she can flat out shoot the ball.

lol..she aint 6ft1..more like 5ft11

 

[Creature]

@triaddukefan When the Gamecock Hoard rolls into Durham this december-are you hosting a hospitality space for us? We have refined dining taste in Carolina so we are looking for eatery a bit higher than chciken wings.

 

[Dove]

HuskyNan = GOAT (Greatest of all time)

Thank you for clarifying what GOAT means. I thought you were very insulting for a second.

 

[GamecockFam]

lol..she aint 6ft1..more like 5ft11

I thought that too, but I was looking at the team roster and she is listed as 6'1". Maybe they're including her bun in the measurements?

Tessa Johnson

gamecocksonline.com

 

[Gamecockfan77]

My inference of Chloe’s position didn’t just come out of thin air. She herself said she anticipates playing on the perimeter more this year and she’s been working out with the guards since she join the team last December. Some of you are going off what position she played in the U19 but that’s solely what role USA needed her for. She hasn’t played much 4 at USC yet and while I do think she does get time there, naturally with her skillset, Dawn will use her to stretch the defense and create problems from the perimeter. She’s far from a 4/5 that’s basically a Post and she’s not that. 3/4 yes and that’s considered a Wing or Stretch 4. Her player comparison is a DeWanna Bonner/Katie Lou Samuelson/Breanna Stewart type player. While they can play the 4 naturally they’re better facing the basket and working around the perimeter.

Besides Jah has been working with the Bigs since she arrived on campus. With an 11 player roster I doubt 6 of them will be true forwards with only 5 guards. I see 6 Guard/Wings and 5 Forwards/Posts.

Kitts is not a 4/5, that’s basically A’ja Wilson. LA barely played 5 at SC and she was way stronger and physically more imposing than Kitts. Kitts will never sniff the 5 at SC unless there’s some plan to put 5 wings or 6’1-6’3 players on the floor at once.

Kitts is a prototype 3/4 or stretch 4 player. I agree with @SCspur on the WNBA comps too.

People keep saying this and she keeps playing inside, high dribbling, and looking exactly like a 4.

 

[Gamecockfan77]

Hoping for Joyce Edwards, Jordan Lee and Adhel Tac to close out this class.

What is your ideal finis?

 

[Ba$$pro1]

As much as I’d love a combo featuring both Edwards and Sarah Strong, I’ll settle for Joyce, Tac and Kennedy Smith

 

[Creature]

I thought that too, but I was looking at the team roster and she is listed as 6'1". Maybe they're including her bun in the measurements?

Tessa Johnson

gamecocksonline.com

Well hopefully i am wrong