Transfer portal part 2

[cancontent]

Is it me or does this year's off-season in the portal seem more like NFL / NBA free agency? I've seen more posts and TikTok videos of some of the bigger prospects showing where they are at than I've seen pros in comparison this year.

On one hand, I get they're having fun, doing their thing and probably trying to build their social media presence for future opportunities. On the other it feels like they're making light of the fact that they have all of these official visit opportunities which could make future athletes think heading into the portal is an easy thing to do.

 

[WFFL]

Southie since this post was from you are you saying shes going to be a longhorn ? LOL

 

[oldude]

Is it me or does this year's off-season in the portal seem more like NFL / NBA free agency? I've seen more posts and TikTok videos of some of the bigger prospects showing where they are at than I've seen pros in comparison this year.

On one hand, I get they're having fun, doing their thing and probably trying to build their social media presence for future opportunities. On the other it feels like they're making light of the fact that they have all of these official visit opportunities which could make future athletes think heading into the portal is an easy thing to do.

I suspect that a good deal of what you see is basically “putting on a brave face,” like breaking up with your significant other. Deep down you’re hurting over some perceived wrong, but you want your Ex to believe that your getting on fine without them.

The other analogy would be “spitting into the wind.” Transferring to a new school, hoping that it’s the right fit is probably scary as hell for most of these kids.

 

[southie]

Southie since this post was from you are you saying shes going to be a longhorn ? LOL

Not at all. I don't believe Texas is involved with Reese. Seems like LSU, South Carolina, and other teams in the southeast are most likely for her.

 

[oldude]

lol vols fans think they getting her, I heard Louisville but I don't see the appeal there esp with Walz.

Horston & Burrell struggled to play together at times this past season. I can’t imagine that Horston & Reese will have an easier time of it next season.

 

[cancontent]

I suspect that a good deal of what you see is basically “putting on a brave face,” like breaking up with your significant other. Deep down you’re hurting over some perceived wrong, but you want your Ex to believe that your getting on fine without them.

The other analogy would be “spitting into the wind.” Transferring to a new school, hoping that it’s the right fit is probably scary as hell for most of these kids.

I get your point, but the videos of Blackwell and Edwards don't come across that way from my perspective. And don't forget Edwards is on her second go around with the transfer portal.

Or you have Lattimore apparently posting live on IG while visiting Duke, per the Duke board. It feels more strategic in her case, especially after seeing how she and Day-Wilson have leveraged social media during their HS days. There were rumours well before she went into the portal that this was going to happen. It was very convenient/coincidental that she posts the dunking video clip before her transfer announcement.

 

[WFFL]

I get your point, but the videos of Blackwell and Edwards don't come across that way from my perspective. And don't forget Edwards is on her second go around with the transfer portal.

Or you have Lattimore apparently posting live on IG while visiting Duke, per the Duke board. It feels more strategic in her case, especially after seeing how she and Day-Wilson have leveraged social media during their HS days. There were rumours well before she went into the portal that this was going to happen. It was very convenient/coincidental that she posts the dunking video clip before her transfer announcement.

Lattimore is going to UGA

 

[cancontent]

Lattimore is going to UGA

Sorry, but I don't see that happening. First, the UCF coach is big on physicality and that's not something Lattimore enjoys from what I've seen over the years in Canada and AAU play. If you have insight that indicates differently, I'd love to hear it because most think/assume Duke is her landing spot.

Her connection to Day-Wilson and their relationship since HS is in play here from my perspective. They've been presented/promoted as a package deal for a long time. Even in the articles written about them, it's been talked about them playing together and having an impact somewhere as a tandem. The end game is branding for them while preparing for the pros which is their goal.

Personally, I think she should have stayed at Texas. All due respect to Lawson she doesn't have the track record yet based off of what the team did last season. And there's not much depth either at the position. It doesn't give Lattimore much for competition to get better.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

OR...you could just announce where you are headed. That works for me.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Horston & Burrell struggled to play together at times this past season. I can’t imagine that Horston & Reese will have an easier time of it next season.

Or Reese and Key. Would be a bonus if they could. Reese wants the spotlight. Where can she get it? Texas A.M. with Barker?

 

[southie]

Sorry, but I don't see that happening. First, the UCF coach is big on physicality and that's not something Lattimore enjoys from what I've seen over the years in Canada and AAU play. If you have insight that indicates differently, I'd love to hear it because most think/assume Duke is her landing spot.

Her connection to Day-Wilson and their relationship since HS is in play here from my perspective. They've been presented/promoted as a package deal for a long time. Even in the articles written about them, it's been talked about them playing together and having an impact somewhere as a tandem. The end game is branding for them while preparing for the pros which is their goal.

Personally, I think she should have stayed at Texas. All due respect to Lawson she doesn't have the track record yet based off of what the team did last season. And there's not much depth either at the position. It doesn't give Lattimore much for competition to get better.

Yeah, I'm not really sure what Lattimore is looking for (position-wise). At Texas, her best opportunity for a starting spot was going to be at Center/Post as Texas has 2 (shorter) traditional power forwards who are better all-around, IMO. I would think Lattimore wants to be a wing player, and take most of her shots from the perimeter. If that's the case, not really sure which program makes the most sense for her.

 

[Stymie]

I'm fine with the idea. When the execution tortures the English language, I'm not sure how effective the messaging is. A simple, "I'm grateful to my coaches, fellow athletes and University of X for the wonderful opportunities I've had, but I've determined it will be best for me to pursue the next stage of my academic and athletic career elsewhere, so I will be entering the portal." would suffice...

Teenagers.
16-18 year old young women de-committing.
Portal entry- maybe a little older.
Might a little slack be cut??

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Yeah, I'm not really sure what Lattimore is looking for (position-wise). At Texas, her best opportunity for a starting spot was going to be at Center/Post as Texas has 2 (shorter) traditional power forwards who are better all-around, IMO. I would think Lattimore wants to be a wing player, and take most of her shots from the perimeter. If that's the case, not really sure which program makes the most sense for her.

Arkansas! Come on! lol

 

[CocoHusky]

Teenagers.
16-18 year old young women de-committing.
Portal entry- maybe a little older.
Might a little slack be cut??

They aren't 16 so that is clearly not correct. If they are under 18 their parents have to sign NLI. A little slack and perspective is appropriate because they are deciding where to go to college and play basketball. It is not as if they are committing (at the same age) to sign up for the military or something like that.

 

[TheFarmFan]

Teenagers.
16-18 year old young women de-committing.
Portal entry- maybe a little older.
Might a little slack be cut??

If they've taken a college English class, which anyone entering the portal will have, then no, I won't. Call me an old fashioned curmudgeon, but the student part of "student-athlete" should still come first. (cue guffaws and eyerollz). If you can cut and edit a highlight reel or put together a fancy Instagram picture with the school logos of your final 10 school targets, you can proofread two sentences.

 

[GreatValue]

Or Reese and Key. Would be a bonus if they could. Reese wants the spotlight. Where can she get it? Texas A.M. with Barker?

Imo If Reese wanted the spotlight she would’ve stayed at MD where she was getting it based on her stats. Thinks she just wants to win & grow her game. Not sure why folks thinks Reese craves attn/spotlight she does hv a large tik tok & IG but so do most of the elite players.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Imo If Reese wanted the spotlight she would’ve stayed at MD where she was getting it based on her stats. Thinks she just wants to win & grow her game. Not sure why folks thinks Reese craves attn/spotlight she does hv a large tik tok & IG but so do most of the elite players.

Sorry, I don't speak tik tok.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Imo If Reese wanted the spotlight she would’ve stayed at MD where she was getting it based on her stats. Thinks she just wants to win & grow her game. Not sure why folks thinks Reese craves attn/spotlight she does hv a large tik tok & IG but so do most of the elite players.

Look at Reese's post--that is certainly craving the spotlight.

 

[BobbyJ]

If they've taken a college English class, which anyone entering the portal will have, then no, I won't. Call me an old fashioned curmudgeon, but the student part of "student-athlete" should still come first. (cue guffaws and eyerollz). If you can cut and edit a highlight reel or put together a fancy Instagram picture with the school logos of your final 10 school targets, you can proofread two sentences.

How about maybe just a HS English class?

 

[Mdoggie]

Rickster said:
Little chickies and puppies need to start worrying. Kellie has built a strong nucleus and added in some really good players. If they can continue to master the psychology of the game, they will be real trouble for everyone next season.

Good grief!

 

[Mdoggie]

Look at Reese's post--that is certainly craving the spotlight.

It’s a spotlight social media generation. Most of them do it. Nothing out of the ordinary to anyone but old folks.

 

[Charliebball]

OR...you could just announce where you are headed. That works for me.

it's gotta be UConn............

 

[GreatValue]

Look at Reese's post--that is certainly craving the spotlight.

It’s a spotlight social media generation. Most of them do it. Nothing out of the ordinary to anyone but old folks.

 

[CocoHusky]

Look at Reese's post--that is certainly craving the spotlight.

It’s a spotlight social media generation. Most of them do it. Nothing out of the ordinary to anyone but old folks.

Hypothetically Hypocritically speaking if a players (Paige Kardashian as kiddingly dubbed by her coach) were to have 1 Million followers on Instagram would that be considered craving the spotlight or do we see that differently?

Paige Bueckers > first women's college basketball player ever to eclipse 1 million Instagram followers.

the-boneyard.com

 

[TerpWomenFan]

OR...you could just announce where you are headed. That works for me.

She's been basically quiet until now.

 

[triaddukefan]

Rickster said:
Little chickies and puppies need to start worrying. Kellie has built a strong nucleus and added in some really good players. If they can continue to master the psychology of the game, they will be real trouble for everyone next season.

Good grief!

Who are the puppies?

 

[Cockygirl]

Who are the puppies?

Huskies I'm guessing

 

[CocoHusky]

Huskies I'm guessing

UCONN WBB are not puppies- They are fully grown!

 

[jumpstart]

Rickster said:
Little chickies and puppies need to start worrying. Kellie has built a strong nucleus and added in some really good players. If they can continue to master the psychology of the game, they will be real trouble for everyone next season.

Good grief!

That fan base has been saying the same thing for years. "We will win the national title this year" every year since 1998. I think they think it's a right they have because they haven't earned it...lol....they add one player and it's "national title time".

 

[triaddukefan]

Huskies I'm guessing

I didn't even think of outside the conference. I was thinking more along the lines of Mississippi State, and UGA.