Transfer portal, Spring 2022 (merged thread)

[donalddoowop]

Reese is obviously a very talented player. But who of Edwards, Dorka, Brady, Patterson, Ducharme, DeBerry or Gabriel gets less playing time and moves further down the bench ?
Answer: All of them, which would increase the risk of some of them leaving.

Not only that. I forgot about her criticizing her coach for not playing her last season. My thoughts about her were before Dorca said she was returning. Hope we can lure one tall banger.

 

[BobbyJ]

I thought Reese would leave but could not comment on it. I wondered if she transferred and wanted to come to UConn, would the coaching staff be interested.

I very much doubt it. I’d be very surprised if they recruited her out of HS and I never saw any mention of her surface.

 

[shiverz45]

I have never seen so much talent in the portal. Maryland is the main benefactor.

 

[Gamecockfan77]

oof.

 

[jchusky]

so about that Maryland being a potential ntl title contender... Scratch that off the list. I have no idea what is going on but this does not look good for Brenda. Did she take a hc job we are not aware off? geez

 

[JellyBean]

Sara is an exciting player and hope that she lands at a program where it meets her needs and challenge. Here in Minnesota, it was a nice look for Coach Whalen to get such a huge, hometown, recruit. Sadly, things did not work out but hopefully for Sara, she goes to a program that challenges her.

 

[Aluminny69]

 

[TeamFirst!]

When I watched Maryland in the tournament it seemed like Angel Reese was trying to score all by herself. As if she were determined to make a name for herself maybe. Was she or was she doing what was necessary to win. I'm not so sure either way. I'd be cautious.

 

[SARG 2011]

Morgan now following Ashley on IG

 

[ktuck911]

How many games did you see her play? Defer to someone who have seen her play since middle school.

Have you played a game against her? You talk as if you're some sort of basketball guru. If you are then pardon me.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Owusu will be fine, She can ball. Always liked her.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

What is it with Maryland?!?! They keep having their top players transfer. It's almost epidemic. Contrast that with Connecticut, which has never had a top player transfer to another team.

 

[TeamFirst!]

Owusu said on her instagram that her goal was to be a national champion. It would seem that would give us a clue to why she's transferring and where to potentially.

 

[Conndog]

Reese is obviously a very talented player. But who of Edwards, Dorka, Brady, Patterson, Ducharme, DeBerry or Gabriel gets less playing time and moves further down the bench ?
Answer: All of them, which would increase the risk of some of them leaving.

Stanford and SC use a lot of players in their games, are they having mass exodus? I don’t think this argument holds water. There are 200 minutes available, that’s enough time for 10 people to get 20 minutes each. Of course, key players should get more, but there is time to get significant game time for many players. What happened to the “Everyone Eats” idea? Happy players will stay and will lead to more championships

 

[rvwsleep]

Stanford and SC use a lot of players in their games, are they having mass exodus? I don’t think this argument holds water. There are 200 minutes available, that’s enough time for 10 people to get 20 minutes each. Of course, key players should get more, but there is time to get significant game time for many players. What happened to the “Everyone Eats” idea? Happy players will stay and will lead to more championships

Are you arguing for more players and against the way Geno allocates playing minutes or for more players with Geno continuing to use players as he has the last 10 years ?
It seems that you want 13 or 14 players on the roster. Even giving 10 players, 20 minutes each (something that won't happen), that still leaves multiple players without playing time.

 

[CocoHusky]

Stanford and SC use a lot of players in their games, are they having mass exodus? I don’t think this argument holds water. There are 200 minutes available, that’s enough time for 10 people to get 20 minutes each. Of course, key players should get more, but there is time to get significant game time for many players. What happened to the “Everyone Eats” idea? Happy players will stay and will lead to more championships

Everyone eats but it does not say everyone eats "equally" as you are advocating . I'm fine with 10 players getting 20 MPG each just as long as you can arrange for the UCONN opponents to do likewise. I like our chances with players like Boston of SC only getting 20 MPG.

 

[Charliebball]

Everyone eats but it does not say everyone eats "equally" as you are advocating . I'm fine with 10 players getting 20 MPG each just as long as you can arrange for the UCONN opponents to do likewise. I like our chances with players like Boston of SC only getting 20 MPG.

on UConn some players only get leftovers...........

 

[GoChips20]

Owusu said on her instagram that her goal was to be a national champion. It would seem that would give us a clue to why she's transferring and where to potentially.

To me, that would narrow down to UConn, South Carolina, Stanford, Louisville, and Texas.

UConn’s perimeter/guard corps are already stacked so don’t think that’s her destination.

SC could have used her 48 hours ago but took Fletcher (who is actually my preference as a fan given her all-around two-way game). Don’t see this as a fit either.

Stanford certainly doesn’t resolve this year’s lead guard issues with the graduation of Wilson and the Hulls, so this could make sense positionally, but Stanford is not easy to get into, does not have a reputation for accepting transfers, and is literally as far away geographically as one could get from Maryland (Owusu is from VA).

Louisville would seem to be an attractive destination for her. Owusu and Van Lith would make for a stellar backcourt. Not sure she plays Jeff’s style of defense, which also makes me hesitant to think of…

…Texas, where defense seemingly matters above all else. There is opportunity here, but I think she’d have to make significant strides on the other end of the floor.

My guess is Louisville but won’t be surprised if it’s none of the above.

 

[BobbyJ]

on UConn some players only get leftovers...........

Or they're on a diet for their own good.

 

[Lawrence]

Anything on Kennedy Brown ??? 6'6" has entered the portal from Oregon State...

 

[OviedoFLHusky]

From ESPN:

 

[Zarathustra]

I believe Kennedy Brown's younger sister has committed to IOWA STATE , a
freshman to be. I would not be surprised with Ashley Joens returning for
an additional year that Iowa State has the inside track. The Brown's are
from Kansas (?) so the geography may be also in favor of that happening.
I need to check my facts, but I believe that my memory is correct.
That being said, Ms. K. Brown may be the best "big = 6' 6"!! available.
Note: there is also that 6' 4" lady from Oregon State, but she was pretty
much a part timer ( injury?) . Roll the Dice , Geno, we are all waiting. Z

 

[Centerstream]

Maybe something in the Transfer Portal thread on the General WBB sub forum? I know at least one OSU player was discussed, not positive if it is Brown.

 

[Charliebball]

Anything on Kennedy Brown ??? 6'6" has entered the portal from Oregon State...

" Brown is a skilled back-to-the-basket player, but her weapons extend to the arc. She is comfortable attacking from the perimeter and she models her game after Breanna Stewart and Elena Delle Donne."

Brown also considered UCLA, Louisville, Oklahoma, Baylor and Oregon.

 

[bballnut90]

From what I've seen I don't think she'd be of much help to UCONN next year. Iowa State seems like a good landing spot, she could compete for a starting spot from the get go.

 

[triaddukefan]

I must have missed Kennedy Brown on the Uconn roster this past season

 

[visitingcock]

" Brown is a skilled back-to-the-basket player, but her weapons extend to the arc. She is comfortable attacking from the perimeter and she models her game after Breanna Stewart and Elena Delle Donne."

Brown also considered UCLA, Louisville, Oklahoma, Baylor and Oregon.

In before Nan moves the thread.

Iowa State would be great for her. Could she bring some defense to Oklahoma? Hold Ayoka Lee under 50?

 

[nwhoopfan]

Yeah, Brown is really not gonna be a player who could help UConn. Bringing up Stewie and Delle Donne is ridiculous, she's not even remotely close to that type of player. Jones from OSU has been much more productive between the two of them.

 

[Zarathustra]

I checked, Addy Brown , Kennedy's sister, committed to Iowa State on March17, 2022.
But ..she is graduating in 2023, a current Junior ! Addy is a 6 ' 3" wing out of Derby
H.S. in Kansas, where her sister also played. Of note, in the DesMoines Newspaper article
it reported that another Joens sister also will be going to Iowa State, Kelsey. Kelsey is also in the
H.S. class of 2023. Sounds like a link similiar to N.D. and the Mabrey sisters!

 

[Boreifs]

I checked, Addy Brown , Kennedy's sister, committed to Iowa State on March17, 2022.
But ..she is graduating in 2023, a current Junior ! Addy is a 6 ' 3" wing out of Derby
H.S. in Kansas, where her sister also played. Of note, in the DesMoines Newspaper article
it reported that another Joens sister also will be going to Iowa State, Kelsey. Kelsey is also in the
H.S. class of 2023. Sounds like a link similiar to N.D. and the Mabrey sisters!

At least the Mabrey sisters didn’t have a disruptive parent to deal with.