Transfer Idea.....

[Charliebball]

If I recall correctly....the last Stanford player to transfer was DiJonai Carrington. She transferred to Baylor for the 20-21 season.

DiJonai Carrington is an American basketball player for the Connecticut Sun. She played college basketball for Stanford and later Baylor before being drafted by the Connecticut Sun in the 2021 WNBA draft. Wikipedia

Jenna Brown currently a back up Notre Dame guard transferred from Stanford as a graduate student........

 

[Charliebball]

I know it's crazy to believe but some people go to schools not just cause of basketball. A Stanford education plus near her family. Curry goes to her games too. Why would she move 3000 miles away

some people appreciate really good ice cream?

 

[SVCBeercats]

I was thinking the same thing. Unless it's to an Ivy school that may offer a specific major or graduate program. Either way, Stanford students generally don't transfer out.

Yeah but Stanford is different than most schools. Players that go there are there for that Stanford diploma first, and basketball second.

Not many but these did.
Jenna Brown (ND)
Jana Van Gytenbeek (Baylor)
Maya Dodson (ND)
DiJonai Carrington (Baylor)
Estella Moschkau (Wisconsin)

 

[Inthepaint]

Can we at least finish this year before we start speculating on next year....???

No!
This is The Boneyard, where all normal rules of engagement go out the window.
Next stop…The Twilight Zone

 

[nwhoopfan]

5'7" Guard Jana Van Gytenbeek transferred from Stanford to Baylor last year after her sophmore season, forgoing the Stanford degree, and surprising many Stanford faithful. She averaged 13.6 min/game and 2.4 pts/game for the Bears this season. Probably not the break out year she expected after transferring.

Shoot, I totally forgot about her! Yeah, I thought she had potential.

 

[nwhoopfan]

It seems if any transfers occur from Stanford chances are they go to Notre Dame. From what I gather Lili Thompson (2017), Jenna Brown (2022-23) and Maya Dodson (2021-22) all went to Notre Dame.

Add Marta Sneizek.

 

[Hayven]

From your mouth to God’s ears. But I highly doubt that would happen.
I was hoping Jones would consider using her 5th year and coming to her senses 4 years later by transferring to Storrs for the year. She can develop her outside shot and overall game. But it seems she’s heading to the W.
I wouldn’t mind Boston doing the same either. But I think she’s going to surprise everyone and stay another year in Columbia.

 

[sun]

I have read that Stanford has not embraced the NIL... Paige and Azzi are making more money at UConn than they would get from the WNBA. Brink might want some of that.. She could also make more money playing as a pro in Russia.

Women athletes at Stanford are profiting from individual NIL's if not from collectives yet.
The March 6, 2023 article below discusses some details about it at Stanford.

Brink has garnered a valuation of $177,000, 11th highest in her sport, largely because of her 338,000 followers on social media. She said she has never been approached by a collective at Stanford.

NIL collectives leave women's sports behind, and no one knows how to fix it

NIL collectives reshaped the landscape for football and men’s basketball, but women’s...

web.archive.org

 

[Carnac]

Not many but these did.
Jenna Brown (ND)
Jana Van Gytenbeek (Baylor)
Maya Dodson (ND)
DiJonai Carrington (Baylor)
Estella Moschkau (Wisconsin)

You learn something every day here in the yard.

 

[JoePgh]

A more realistic target than Brink, in my opinion, would be Stephanie Soares, a 6-6 center for Iowa State who was injured in mid-season this year. Assuming that she is again healthy by next season, I think she could add more than any other realistic prospect -- if she is even interested in doing that.

 

[Rowdy831]

UCONN really doesn't need to recruit through the portal and I don't think they should. Every now and then you might have an emergency and you need to get a player fast and that is fine but when you do it every year your water down the commitment level you have for your recruits which in turn will reduce the commitment they have for the program.

I also think the players they recruit are just better. The longer they are in the program the more they learn about attention to detail and how to live with the expectations players are UCONN are saddled with by the fans.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

A more realistic target than Brink, in my opinion, would be Stephanie Soares, a 6-6 center for Iowa State who was injured in mid-season this year. Assuming that she is again healthy by next season, I think she could add more than any other realistic prospect -- if she is even interested in doing that.

JoePgh- - - Having watched a lot of Soares before her injury she is definitely one of the top players in Division I when healthy!
She can play any of 3 positions at 6'6", a 5, a 4, or a 3! Great skills for a legit big girl!

 

[pvdoggy]

JoePgh- - - Having watched a lot of Soares before her injury she is definitely one of the top players in Division I when healthy!
She can play any of 3 positions at 6'6", a 5, a 4, or a 3! Great skills for a legit big girl!

Mute point because

Iowa State forward/center Stephanie Soares will enter the 2023 WNBA Draft after the NCAA denied her waiver for an additional year of eligibility, the program announced Wednesday.

 

[Zarathustra]

Yeah but Stanford is different than most schools. Players that go there are there for that Stanford diploma first, and basketball second.

OK, I see the point, but IVY LEAGUE players transfer for a COVID YEAR (the IVY LEAGUE not
allowing a player to play more than 4 years, correct??). I don't see C Brink going anywhere, but
the roadmap is still there.

 

[Ralph]

I thought there was a boneyard rule that we could not mention transfers unless they were in the portal. Or is the rule we can not discuss UConn players who in our great wisdom we think should transfer.

 

[Fossil]

Okay, hear me out on this one.... Stanford went down in the round of 32. They are not known for having their skills truly developed while playing there. Stanford is losing some top seniors... but what if.... Cameron Brink were to Transfer to UCONN to be a Post player with Edwards. That would allow us to five Jana and Ice time to develop, which usually post/centers need that time to develop.... and then when Cameron and Edwards leave, they will be ready to take over as two of the post players to lead our team. We add Brink, who I think is friends with Paige... I can just see another championship in sight.

Wishful thinking on Brink, but she’s not going anywhere. If another senior grad transfer were available, that would essentially do the same as if Brink came over maybe not as talented but efficient

 

[BRS24]

We just don't need to transfer in

I'm with you on this topic, as of today. I cannot contemplate anything beyond both the M&W teams in the regionals this weekend.

Putting aside the tribulations of this year's roster of losing 2 of 12 players before the season starts (and yes, for that stat, I'm not including Jana), would not have been as big of a deal, if they didn't also need to deal with a broken thumb, covid, sprained ankles, concussions, etc. However, in looking forward to 23-24, we have 13 players on the roster now, and 14 if Aubrey does return. Does Geno want 15? He's said in the past that if the limit was lower, it would spread the talent out.

 

[Wbbfan1]

There were others, but I think if any Stanford players decide to transfer, they will transfer to Notre Dame because of the Academics. Notre Dame is also back to where with a couple of good players they are competitive to be a Final Four team on an annual basis.

 

[Geew1992]

A more realistic target than Brink, in my opinion, would be Stephanie Soares, a 6-6 center for Iowa State who was injured in mid-season this year. Assuming that she is again healthy by next season, I think she could add more than any other realistic prospect -- if she is even interested in doing that.

Nope........ She has no more eligibility.

 

[Rowdy831]

I thought there was a boneyard rule that we could not mention transfers unless they were in the portal. Or is the rule we can not discuss UConn players who in our great wisdom we think should transfer.

Exactly.

 

[Gordo]

From your mouth to God’s ears. But I highly doubt that would happen.
I was hoping Jones would consider using her 5th year and coming to her senses 4 years later by transferring to Storrs for the year. She can develop her outside shot and overall game. But it seems she’s heading to the W.
I wouldn’t mind Boston doing the same either. But I think she’s going to surprise everyone and stay another year in Columbia.

If SC wins another NC this year, I think Boston staying would be a distinct possibility. With NIL in play now, the W might not be more attractive than another shot at a NC. We, of course, can upset any such thoughts by going all the way this year.

 

[Zarathustra]

I have read that Stanford has not embraced the NIL... Paige and Azzi are making more money at UConn than they would get from the WNBA. Brink might want some of that.. She could also make more money playing as a pro in Russia.

" In Russia" huh...... Have her call B. Griner.

 

[browns]

Remember this about top players. They can go anywhere and play and start on most teams. When top players come to UConn they dont come to sit. They come here to play. When you have a player like Jana with her background she didnt travel across the world to sit. When you have a player like Yana and Ice and Azzi and Caroline and Paige they didnt come here to sit. Theyre gonna get playtime. Look at past top players they didnt come here to sit because they can go anywhere and start. Now with that said next season KK Ashlynn and Jana are all top players and they will see time because they are top players. Thats the way it works most of the time.

There are alot of teams that are happy to get a top 20 player. At UConn we have so many top 5 and top 10 players that need playtime. Players want to play for UConn because they know UConn. Those top players who go elsewhere good luck to them. One problem Geno has right now is he has Paige and Azzi and now Nika KK and Ashlynn. If your a top recruit knowing who is ahead of you and UConn is recruiting you what do you ask Geno???????? UConns roster is better then good.

Why I think UConn will win the NC this season. I think UConn can stop SCs guards and and I dont think SCs guards can stop UConns. I dont think SCs bigs will want to get in foul trouble against our athletic Dorka and Aaliyah. Now Dorka and Aaliyah wont want to get in foul trouble either so UConn may double down and Im not sure SC has the outside shooters that could contend with UConns outside shooters. If SC double down UConn has the shooters. SCs are good but not UConn good JMO With all that UConn will need their guards to rebound and Caroline and Griff give UConn something that other teams that have played SC dont have.

Why would SC ever want to double down or be afraid of foul trouble when they have Boston and Saxton and 6'5" Amihere and 6'7" Cardoso coming off the bench..both of them would start for any other team..getting in foul trouble against Uconn would be the least of SC 's worries..it would definitely be a concern for Uconn though

 

[heffe]

Brink goes to Princeton, gets her Doctorate. Berube make the title game (loses to UConn on a Page buzzer beater). Gets the Cred and instantaneously become next in line for Gino's job. If only in a perfect world.

 

[fang]

The Athletic is reporting 6-5 Lauren Ware is in the portal. Missed last year due to knee surgery. Eligible for a COVID year, she has up to 3 years eligibility left.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Attention! Attention! The space ship is now boarding.

 

[oldude]

Do players ever transfer out of Stanford before they graduate?

Just about all of Stanford’s transfers were grad students. The one exception that I am aware of is Van Gytenbeek who we faced the other night vs Baylor. She transferred after her sophomore season.

 

[Rings R Us]

The Athletic is reporting 6-5 Lauren Ware is in the portal. Missed last year due to knee surgery. Eligible for a COVID year, she has up to 3 years eligibility left.

Coach Morgan Valley is following Lauren on Instagram.

And Lauren follows Azzi, Amari, and KK Arnold. Not sure if that's from knowing each other from USA basketball or new developments?

 

[nwhoopfan]

I just don't see it. Ware was fairly unproductive in 2 years at Arizona. I can't imagine her ever seeing the court for UConn.

 

[oldude]

I just don't see it. Ware was fairly unproductive in 2 years at Arizona. I can't imagine her ever seeing the court for UConn.

Ware was plagued with injuries at AZ. But when she’s healthy she can shoot it, play defense and rebound. IMO, she’s an intriguing transfer with some experience that could provide depth at the one spot that will be a question mark for UConn next season…Center.

From Ware’s perspective, after 3 years at AZ, she’s looking for a restart. I’m sure she’s aware of what Dorka has done since transferring. She also seems like a great kid. UConn has nothing to lose by recruiting her and everything to gain if she pans out.