Transfer thread

[CocoHusky]

Which brings up the possible question,
Austin or Collier ?

Yes!

 

[Najee76]

Do “we” want or need Austin?

If she can play next year, hell yeah! Imagine both on the floor, her and Liv, with Aaliyah in the rotation! Go Huskies!

 

[Centerstream]

Which brings up the possible question,
Austin or Collier ?

Let's see, this is the new Transfer thread so IMO it should only contain opinions and posts about players in the transfer portal, so, is Collier in the portal?
If not, why bring her name up??????? It's disrespectful to her, her coaches, her team mates and her school!!!!!

 

[bluedevil]

Just wishful thinking...

 

[Charliebball]

I wonder how this year's and next's tall recruits would view that development?

I believe she's only got two years of eligibility so not too much of a long term issue...........Piath appears to be a long term project and I view Edwards as a multi positional player that will get her minutes regardless of Austin's presence.............

 

[j66kicker]

Let's see, this is the new Transfer thread so IMO it should only contain opinions and posts about players in the transfer portal, so, is Collier in the portal?
If not, why bring her name up??????? It's disrespectful to her, her coaches, her team mates and her school!!!!!

I agree. Where did this come from?

Plus after the last go-around why would you trust a commitment from Collier as far as you could throw her, which - unless your'e a lot bigger than me - isn't very far, considering her size...

 

[Centerstream]

I agree. Where did this come from?

Plus after the last go-around why would you trust a commitment from Collier as far as you could throw her, which - unless your'e a lot bigger than me - isn't very far, considering her size...

IMO, some posters just like to bring up stuff no matter what the truth is or the facts are.
Just dangling the line out, hoping for a nibble and then the swerve is on...

 

[donalddoowop]

And you chose not to answer my questions but by doing so, you did answer.

This question came up on the Women's General Board. You can get your answer there.

 

[gold2323]

How about Shakira Owens from Maryland?

 

[UConnCat]

So when you brought up Collier in the General Board Transfer thread today, it was just an "oh, I am just gonna pick the name of a player from another team who has not actually put her name in the portal but once had some interest in UConn" moment? Interesting.

Unseemly.

 

[donalddoowop]

So when you brought up Collier in the General Board Transfer thread today, it was just an "oh, I am just gonna pick the name of a player from another team who has not actually put her name in the portal but once had some interest in UConn" moment? Interesting.

No. I picked the name of a player who played for a team that under achieved and did not do a good job of developing one of her highly touted teammates. Also, UConn could use another talented player her size and has a spot on their roster. She has the height, talent, and ability that could help UConn. Does that meet with you and UConnCat's approval? You have your opinion and I have mine. The question was IF they wanted to come to UConn who would people pick. Read the whole post before you make an uninformed comment.

 

[gold2323]

Shakira Austin

 

[HuskylnSC]

I don't look forward to transfers as a rule. (I am taking my allowed exception to the rule in anticipation of Evina.) Transfers haven't really worked out as advertised and I would rather the coaches spend time developing the players on the roster. I am a big believer in a developmental arc where players struggle to show gradual improvements and then for some reason show massive improvement. I enjoy getting behind the girls when they are struggling and mark all the little things that give me indications that the improvement is on schedule. Although I quit coaching in the 90's, it is still a thrill for me to see someone work hard, not quit, and then experience the breakthrough. And then the really good ones, use that breakthrough as a stepping stone.

 

[mbr33ct]

IMO while Austin would be a nice pickup, she's not a Need.

Olivia Nelson-Ododa 6'4" Junior Next Year.
Aaiyah Edwards 6'2 Freshmen
Piath Gabriel 6' 5" Freshmen
Amari DeBerry 6'5" Class of 2021

Only Gabriel is considered a player that needs more development to be successful her 1st year.

All of a sudden UConn has an abundance of bigs?

 

[RockyMTblue2]

All of a sudden UConn has an abundance of bigs?

Geno has decided to once again suffer a crick in the neck for the good of the program.

 

[HopJim]

All of a sudden UConn has an abundance of bigs?

I would translate to say in ONE year UConn will have a solid set of bigs. If your goal is to win the Championship, unless your frosh is named Boston, you don't want to count on freshman. I.e. one of the reasons why a solid transfer who can pound the boards and play defense would be a wonderful thing.

 

[Charliebball]

All of a sudden UConn has an abundance of bigs?

we don't know how "big" Edwards plays at the next level yet...............even if she's "Collierlike" is she really a big in comparison to UConn's elite competition? Gabriel may or may not be useful as a lane filler................I'm interested to see what she can do but don't expect too much as a freshman..........so the search for a one or two year transfer with experience and ability should certainly not be frowned on...............

 

[oldude]

we don't know how "big" Edwards plays at the next level yet...............even if she's "Collierlike" is she really a big in comparison to UConn's elite competition? Gabriel may or may not be useful as a lane filler................I'm interested to see what she can do but don't expect too much as a freshman..........so the search for a one or two year transfer with experience and ability should certainly not be frowned on...............

She played pretty darn big vs the US National team. If Aaliyah can bang in the paint with the likes of Sylvia Fowles & Steph, I think she’ll be able to hold her own against the opponents she’ll see in college.

 

[chrissaran]

Don't understand why SHakira Austin, a player important to her team, would want to transfer. I'm sure she has her reasons. I just don't understand it.

 

[Charliebball]

She played pretty darn big vs the US National team. If Aaliyah can bang in the paint with the likes of Sylvia Fowles & Steph, I think she’ll be able to hold her own against the opponents she’ll see in college.

that is certainly the hope but one exhibition game doesn't make it so.............I simply haven't seen enough of her to feel 100% confident that the front court weaknesses that were part of the problem in the three losses are solved especially now with the loss of Walker..............Edwards will get her chance at stardom whether UConn brings in another big player or not and I sure hope she can walk in NC's footsteps........

 

[DaBball]

Don't understand why SHakira Austin, a player important to her team, would want to transfer. I'm sure she has her reasons. I just don't understand it.

Brenda wanted her to be a center. They didn’t see eye to eye.

 

[oldude]

Brenda wanted her to be a center. They didn’t see eye to eye.

Well if Austin is thinking about transferring to UConn, I can guarantee that she’ll never see eye to eye with the short Italian guy.....

 

[HuskyNan]

IMO while Austin would be a nice pickup, she's not a Need.

Olivia Nelson-Ododa 6'4" Junior Next Year.
Aaiyah Edwards 6'2 Freshmen
Piath Gabriel 6' 5" Freshmen
Amari DeBerry 6'5" Class of 2021

Only Gabriel is considered a player that needs more development to be successful her 1st year.

Dont forget Aubrey who played at the 4 this year, following in the footsteps of Jamelle and BT as an undersized power forward

 

[RoadWarrior]

Did you have to go back to Vaudeville for that joke.

 

[mudcat]

If a 6'3" power forward with AA potential appears who is ready to step in and play significant minutes from game 1 then welcome but I don't see that player.

Shakira Austin from MD just entered the portal: does she fit your criteria?