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Arizona adds Oklahoma transfer Shaina Pellington
The Wildcats pick up their second transfer of the day

Wouldn't know about that - remember the network is not carried by DirecTV. Digging deeper - and based on what folks tell me - they also have regional stations (like Pac 12 Arizona) and you can't watch the games that are on there if you live elsewhere (there is a main channel, as well). So I don't really think that the Pac 12 Network is a factor. I do agree that there is a rise in quality coaching and programs. Currently, I think only Colorado and Washington State are "highly questionable", Washington I'm giving a pass. The rest of the programs, whether "there" or not yet seem to be really competitive.I suspect this might be a tend. More quality players are beginning to gravitate to western teams both in commitments and transfers than ever before. I really believe the visability brought on by the Pac 12 Network had a major influence. That and the rise in quality coaching and programs.
What you say holds merit. Still, until a few years ago the Pac 12 did not have a TV contract. I noticed that once they began broadcasting Pac 12 games woman's recruiting improved and transfers began to head back west. The loss of Direct TV just happened recently. As to regional stations that is true if you watch only through network providers like Comcast. If you watch Pac 12 online with any provider for regional access. I watch Pac 12 through Sling TV during basketball season. They give you access to all the regional games. I am sure there are also many other services give you regional access. Most teams now days also stream games that are not being shown on national TV.Wouldn't know about that - remember the network is not carried by DirecTV. Digging deeper - and based on what folks tell me - they also have regional stations (like Pac 12 Arizona) and you can't watch the games that are on there if you live elsewhere (there is a main channel, as well). So I don't really think that the Pac 12 Network is a factor. I do agree that there is a rise in quality coaching and programs. Currently, I think only Colorado and Washington State are "highly questionable", Washington I'm giving a pass. The rest of the programs, whether "there" or not yet seem to be really competitive.
I think your last paragraph is probably spot on, and in that regard the PAC has improved.What you say holds merit. Still, until a few years ago the Pac 12 did not have a TV contract. I noticed that once they began broadcasting Pac 12 games woman's recruiting improved and transfers began to head back west. The loss of Direct TV just happened recently. As to regional stations that is true if you watch only through network providers like Comcast. If you watch Pac 12 online with any provider for regional access. I watch Pac 12 through Sling TV during basketball season. They give you access to all the regional games. I am sure there are also many other services give you regional access. Most teams now days also stream games that are not being shown on national TV.
The attraction for viewership for recruits is not so much national coverage, rather just that friends and relatives can see them play. Now that is available via streaming so playing locally or for previously high profile teams who were usually nationally broadcast is not a factor anymore. Players families certainly have access to watch their kids play across the country for more programs than ever before.
Facebook notification? Kudos to you! I am very impressed. Barnes received a very deserved raise which probably should have been more because at $400k per year she’s still pretty low vs. less accomplished peers who make more. Go Wildcats!For whatever its worth - I just got a Facebook notification from WBB that Amari Carter is "here". Woo-hoo.