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Dillon77 said:
One of Thompson's (many) failings was her inability to attract players from Virginia and/or traditional UVA scouting areas. Signing local resident Sam Brunelle out of the portal and successfully recruiting Mo Johnson are solid first steps in trying to establish a footprint. If Sam and Mo can produce for Coach Mox, that will only help. Good luck to all three!
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I couldn’t be happier with what coach Mox has done so far. She even did a chat with fans recently and outlined her approach and goals (to the best of my knowledge, Tina never reached out like that). Said she had multiple power five head coaching offers, but UVA was the one she hoped for (she grew up pulling for UVA). Shared some of her practice tactics and her values - reminded me a lot of coach Geno and CD’s approach.

She also indicated that she was a pretty high level recruit in HS, but multiple knee surgeries (I think she’s had 6 total) resulted in playing at a mid-major. She’s 6’ tall with really long arms and indicated she could dunk as a freshman in HS.

It was a very fun and educational session. This Uconn/UVA fan is thrilled!
 
southie said:
Virginia hasn't really been good/average in women's hoops since Dawn Staley graduated back in the early 90's. I'd be curious to know how many Sweet Sixteens they've made in the last 30 years; can't be more than one or two. So, before they can become a "powerhouse" program (again), they first have to return to being a good/average program.

When it comes to women's athletic programs as a whole, I'm just not sure UVa has made the (financial) commitment that other programs in the ACC have made over the last several decades. They have not been good at hoops, volleyball, or softball. They won a national title in swimming recently. I believe they've been fairly good in tennis and soccer. I don't follow lacrosse or field hockey, so maybe they excel in those sports.
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Agree that we have to become good again 1st. Debbie Ryan did have some good teams post Dawn. Joanne Boyle did as well. Just not great. I think TIna is more of the anomaly in terms of WBB performance.

UVA is excellent in women’s soccer (their coach is on the USA national team as well), tennis and swimming. Volleyball recently went thru some horrible times, but seems to be improving. Softball has been bad, but recently added a new coach and new stadium and showed improvement this past season. Overall I think UVA, and Carla Williams, are very committed to women’s athletics.
 
nwhoopfan said:
I think UVa needs to get @triaddukefan 's permission before they become a powerhouse in the ACC. There's already a few other teams he needs to worry about, might not be willing to accept another.
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Ok, lemme address a few things. UVA was the first WBB team I rooted for as a youth. I've said on here that the ACC is better off with a strong UVA program. They are a top 6 program in terms of fan support within the ACC. It would be wonderful if they return to the top tier of the ACC.

That being said... while it would be great if they return to the top ranks of the ACC it would be great only if they are behind Duke and ahead of that school in Chapel Hill. I wouldn't mind seeing them push ND further down on the ladder (no disrespect to the Irish). I would hope they would let Duke get the top recruits from the DMV... and they can fight with Maryland and other schools for the rest :D
southie said:
Virginia hasn't really been good/average in women's hoops since Dawn Staley graduated back in the early 90's. I'd be curious to know how many Sweet Sixteens they've made in the last 30 years; can't be more than one or two. So, before they can become a "powerhouse" program (again), they first have to return to being a good/average program.
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After Staley left, they were still a Top 10-20 team until 2000... and they reached a few Elite 8's and Sweet 16's in that period. There was a stretch from 2008-10 where they were a top 25 program with some players who got drafted into the WNBA. Monica Wright was the #2 pick in the 2010 draft. Lyndra Lyttle and Sharnee Zoll were other draftees. They were a #4 seed in 2008 and lost a OT thriller to in-state rival ODU that denied them a spot in the Sweet 16. (They would have played UConn here in Greensboro). The next year they were a #5 seed and lost to the #4 seed Cal. They haven't been heard from since. :oops:
 
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Banghart was in Ottawa to visit Capital Courts. My guess is that this could be a home visit for Prosper. The balance of the roster isn't of the level she's been recruiting from what I know.

The only exception would be a 6'5" post, Hannah Mills-Watson but she would be a project in comparison to what is on the UNC roster.
 
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VA Huskie said:
I couldn’t be happier with what coach Mox has done so far. She even did a chat with fans recently and outlined her approach and goals (to the best of my knowledge, Tina never reached out like that). Said she had multiple power five head coaching offers, but UVA was the one she hoped for (she grew up pulling for UVA). Shared some of her practice tactics and her values - reminded me a lot of coach Geno and CD’s approach.

She also indicated that she was a pretty high level recruit in HS, but multiple knee surgeries (I think she’s had 6 total) resulted in playing at a mid-major. She’s 6’ tall with really long arms and indicated she could dunk as a freshman in HS.

It was a very fun and educational session. This Uconn/UVA fan is thrilled!
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Sad story about her HS years. She rebounded though and should be able to rebuild. I hope the school gives her a nice budget.
Didn't Geno have an ass. job there?
 
southie said:
Not sure what this is all about . . .

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It’s the latest tripe from some of the Tennessee fans led by their pied piper. Apparently opposing coaches are going negative on Tennessee with recruits because they fear the return of Tennessee to elite status. No specifics exactly who is saying what — has there ever been? — but it’s out there! I guess that includes Vic, Mulkey and whoever else is recruiting Tenn’s remaining targets. Geno is spared this time.
 
Oh my. Maria once again making baseless claims without any supporting evidence. What it shows me is that Harper is failing miserably at high school recruiting, just like she did at NC State. It sounds more like sour grapes to me. Could it be that recruits just don’t like coach harpers personality or maybe there is something about her coaching style these freshman recruits aren’t buying into. They also might not like the platoon type of sub system Harper likes to use during games. There are a number of things rival coaches could easily use to sway recruits from going to Tennessee without having to get negative. I also have to think that Harper was ok with Maria posting this crap which says a lot about how Harper is having a hissy fit because the recruiting process isn’t going the way she wants it.

One more thing..if Harper does in fact lose out on all those 2023 recruiting targets it will be a colossal recruiting failure and not because of negative recruiting tactics, it’s because she couldn’t close the deal. Let the excuses commence
 
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In that tweet, if you click on the @MarchMadnessWBB link it goes to a twitter account where someone from there spent some time at Texas yesterday interviewing players and coaches. So, thanks for directing folks to learn more about Texas, Maria! :p
 
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Boxerpups4me said:
Oh my. Maria once again making baseless claims without any supporting evidence. What it shows me is that Harper is failing miserably at high school recruiting, just like she did at NC State. It sounds more like sour grapes to me. Could it be that recruits just don’t like coach harpers personality or maybe there is something about her coaching style these freshman recruits aren’t buying into. They also might not like the platoon type of sub system Harper likes to use during games. There are a number of things rival coaches could easily use to sway recruits from going to Tennessee without having to get negative. I also have to think that Harper was ok with Maria posting this crap which says a lot about how Harper is having a hissy fit because the recruiting process isn’t going the way she wants it.

One more thing..if Harper does in fact lose out on all those 2023 recruiting targets it will be a colossal recruiting failure and not because of negative recruiting tactics, it’s because she couldn’t close the deal. Let the excuses commence
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Her recruiting was something that fans brought up prior to her arrival. I don’t keep up with their recruiting but she did really well in the portal so maybe that’s where she goes if she can’t always get the HS players she wants. I like Harper. She seems to be doing a great job.

Negative recruiting is just part of it and UCONN is no stranger to that especially now as recruits are being told Geno will retire soon. It’s a dark world out there in recruiting.
 
southie said:
Not sure what this is all about . . .

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“wouldn't be surprised if the staff has heard the negative recruiting stuff said by others to the recruits through the recruits, and has leaked what they said to Maria, who they can count on to publish something like this as a prominent beat writer for LV's. The staff is using Maria to inform the offending enemy recruiters that UT staff is aware of their lying tactics, and back off or else.”

They are hilarious and delusional!
The spin is unreal and entertaining at the same time. Like watching a train wreck!
 
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SECbbfan24 said:
Something tells me this is about Rosario
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Maybe Rosario chose LSU and the word got out as to what pitch Kim gave for her to decide between LSU and tennessee negatively ? Or the opposite , Rosario chose tennessee and while secretly committing she informed coach kelly oF THE reservations she had based off what Mulkey stated during recruitment which took so long to make a decision ? Who knows , but its clearly either LSU or Texas trying to pull a Maya Moore on the LV's LOL
 
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WFFL said:
Maybe Rosario chose LSU and the word got out as to what pitch Kim gave for her to decide between LSU and tennessee negatively ? Or the opposite , Rosario chose tennessee and while secretly committing she informed coach kelly or reservations she had based off what Mulkey stated during recruitment which took so long to make a decision ? Who knows , but its clearly either LSU or Texas trying to pull a Maya Moore on the LV's LOL
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WFFL you’re too much lol
 
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Alydar said:
Sad story about her HS years. She rebounded though and should be able to rebuild. I hope the school gives her a nice budget.
Didn't Geno have an ass. job there?
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Yes, I believe it was his 1st women’s college coaching job. An assistant to Debbie Ryan.
 
Ladeeeeda said:
Probably...whenever a kid has a handler shady stuff seems to happen and be said
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Makes me think of Esmery Martinez and her handler but Rosario doesn’t seem like that kind of kid but I noticed that as well…
 
WFFL said:
Maybe Rosario chose LSU and the word got out as to what pitch Kim gave for her to decide between LSU and tennessee negatively ? Or the opposite , Rosario chose tennessee and while secretly committing she informed coach kelly oF THE reservations she had based off what Mulkey stated during recruitment which took so long to make a decision ? Who knows , but its clearly either LSU or Texas trying to pull a Maya Moore on the LV's LOL
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Or maybe Rosario has chosen LSU freely and Tennessee is doing advanced damage control.
It's not at all obvious that Tennessee had the inside track on ADR and that other teams are trying to make inroads.
This is all pure speculation and we won't know what is really happening until ADR chooses a school and comments about her recruiting.
 
rvwsleep said:
Or maybe Rosario has chosen LSU freely and Tennessee is doing advanced damage control.
It's not at all obvious that Tennessee had the inside track on ADR and that other teams are trying to make inroads.
This is all pure speculation and we won't know what is really happening until ADR chooses a school and comments about her recruiting.
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True , but the way the LV fans make it seem as though they are front runners for ADR and Velez so unless something has changed with this being a shake up im anxious to know the end result. That piece will make everything else make sense whether its schools throwing dirt gossip on their name , or damage control because of what's coming .
 
WFFL said:
True , but the way the LV fans make it seem as though they are front runners for ADR and Velez so unless something has changed with this being a shake up im anxious to know the end result. That piece will make everything else make sense whether its schools throwing dirt gossip on their name , or damage control because of what's coming .
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To be honest TN fan acts this way about most recruits (not criticizing). Fans will be fans and be optimistic about potential recruits, everyone can relate. If you are in their final top 5/top whatever, you have a shot at landing them as they are considering you. They could end up both going to TN, end up both going to LSU, or heck both could land at neither. Truth is no one knows and people are relying on 2nd hand gut feeling information as far I can tell.

I personally have nothing against Tennessee but I'm not a fan of Maria using Pat's image to send a message about potential "negative recruiting". It just looks like sour grapes in a way or damage control. I'd expect this from a fan, not from someone with sincere close inside access to Tennessee's WBB program.
 
And, if Maria is considered part of the media, the Tennessee coaches should not be discussing unsigned recruits with her as that is considered an NCAA violation. So, Maria could end up doing more harm than good . . .
 
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