Totally fair, but like I said, they are exceeding expectations at this point, especially considering who left and the youth on their roster. Pre-season rankings have them finishing outside of the top 10 of the conference. Don't think many thought they'd start the season the way they have.
I am still on the fence about Michigan. I made the trip back to Ann Arbor to watch their games against CMU and Oakland to watch in person and it was tough to gauge. The South Carolina game raised some eyebrows in terms of what could be on the horizon. We shall see what develops. I will be watching their match up later today against VA Tech. BTW, Way to Michigan Football!! Go Blue!!
What about Maryland? They've been what I expected so far. Conference play will be the measuring stick more than non-conference in my opinion.
The schedule helped. I don’t think they have an upset win. I probably like the road win over Drake more than any other. And I think Drake has 5 losses (did beat Washington state today though).
That's fair but we're still early in the season. Look at where ISU started to where they are now. Duke will likely see a jump this week with their recent performance.
It's easy to be very good when you have a franchise player. Williams is a great player.
Not sure if progress is being made. The Badgers have played 2 teams with D1 winning records, and lost to both. Badgers went 7-3 in non-conference play last season, including a loss at home to Butler. Next non-conference game is at Butler, which would be a good win for Badgers, and evidence of progress.
How do you feel about Iowa's chances against Tennessee and Iowa St.?
I think UConn should try everything to land Savannah Swords. But maybe she is a lock for Michigan too; and it is a waste of time trying to recruit her?For the Syla Swords fans. Came across this article about her father Shawn and his coaching journey, by Doug Smith of the Toronto Star. Great article and insight on one of Swords' biggest influences. Not behind a paywall from what I can tell.
A Canadian basketball coach is one step away from the NBA — after an assist from a legend
Shawn Swords, who cut his coaching teeth at Laurentian, is associate head coach of the G League’s Long Island Nets.www.thestar.com
Haven't gotten any indication there was any interest from either side. Gut feeling is no however. Most likely is a waste of time at this point, but you never know considering UConn has a connection with the director of her AAU team, Richard Nurse.
Even though Iowa beat Rhode Island and BYU in Cancun with Lucy Olsen playing zero minutes due to injury, they did commit 45 turnovers in those two games. Through 5 games Tennessee has forced 30 turnovers/game; that is terrifying for Iowa even with Lucy Olsen. I'd have trouble betting on Iowa vs the Vols.
I come from a place of really desiring a recruiting pipeline for UConn in Canada and in New York. I see all of these Long Island Lutheran girls as missed opportunities. I even look at players like Sonia Citron with envy. I am hoping we can get Makeer. But I think it is unlikely.
Where Makeer goes is anyone's guess, including UConn fans.
