USC Gamecocks 2024-25 Season: Part Two

[oldude]

If you send your last 3 bigs to the WNBA and they are 2 No.1 picks and a No.4 pick.... you go there because she knows how to develop them. It has nothing to do with Watkins or Edwards. They are more power forwards and not true centers. Geez....

You miss my point entirely. Tac, Dauda & Walker are all true centers who hardly ever see the court for SC. Dauda & Walker both transferred in and now basically ride the bench. Clearly, when it comes to these 3 bigs, Dawn has not been able to develop them effectively.

I know Tac is injured. But Walker had about a minute of PT during the UConn game with zero stats. Dauda is the most perplexing. She was a star at Arkansas and Dawn was very excited to bring her in as a transfer. So far this season, Dauda has played in 25 games, 0 starts, averaging 2 ppg.

 

[GCKSFN4L]

You miss my point entirely. Tac, Dauda & Walker are all true centers who hardly ever see the court for SC. Dauda & Walker both transferred in and now basically ride the bench. Clearly, when it comes to these 3 bigs, Dawn has not been able to develop them effectively.

I know Tac is injured. But Walker had about a minute of PT during the UConn game with zero stats. Dauda is the most perplexing. She was a star at Arkansas and Dawn was very excited to bring her in as a transfer. So far this season, Dauda has played in 25 games, 0 starts, averaging 2 ppg.

Tac is coming from off 2 major injuries and still a freshman. Walker has been battling injuries since she came here and has been a step slower than everyone else as a result. I don't think it's surprising that either of them are where there are in the depth chart given who else is on the team.

Dauda is the only one I consider as fair criticism, but again it's her first year here and she's still adapting to a new style of basketball. Unlike at Arkansas, defense is the #1 priority and she still learning to bang and make more prototypical post moves. Despite what the stats says she has improved some in those areas, but her biggest issue right now is her mental. You can tell she's afraid to make a mistake but I'm optimistic she'll loosen up eventually.

Outside of that if you're confident in your skills, value defense and you're a post player South Carolina is the place to be. You'll always be a priority on a Dawn Staley team.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

You miss my point entirely. Tac, Dauda & Walker are all true centers who hardly ever see the court for SC. Dauda & Walker both transferred in and now basically ride the bench. Clearly, when it comes to these 3 bigs, Dawn has not been able to develop them effectively.

I know Tac is injured. But Walker had about a minute of PT during the UConn game with zero stats. Dauda is the most perplexing. She was a star at Arkansas and Dawn was very excited to bring her in as a transfer. So far this season, Dauda has played in 25 games, 0 starts, averaging 2 ppg.

Dauda was a star at Arkansas for a poor team, but she mostly played outside. Unfortunately, Mike Neighbors' playing style doesn't win in the SEC. Dauda has struggled with changing her game. Walker doesn't play much for a reason. Tac will be a good player, but she didn't play for 2 years. It takes a while to shake off the rust.

 

[TC22]

You miss my point entirely. Tac, Dauda & Walker are all true centers who hardly ever see the court for SC. Dauda & Walker both transferred in and now basically ride the bench. Clearly, when it comes to these 3 bigs, Dawn has not been able to develop them effectively.

I know Tac is injured. But Walker had about a minute of PT during the UConn game with zero stats. Dauda is the most perplexing. She was a star at Arkansas and Dawn was very excited to bring her in as a transfer. So far this season, Dauda has played in 25 games, 0 starts, averaging 2 ppg.

Kima was a last minute pickup. There were no expectations for her. I would be real surprised if she is back next year.

If you know anything at all about Arkansas then know that they play zero defense. If you don’t play defense, you don’t get much PT. Ask Sania Feagin how that works. I actually think she’ll contribute next year. She seems to be coming around.

Who knows about Tac. It may take a while, but I do believe she will contribute sooner rather than later.

 

[Gamecockfan77]

You miss my point entirely. Tac, Dauda & Walker are all true centers who hardly ever see the court for SC. Dauda & Walker both transferred in and now basically ride the bench. Clearly, when it comes to these 3 bigs, Dawn has not been able to develop them effectively.

I know Tac is injured. But Walker had about a minute of PT during the UConn game with zero stats. Dauda is the most perplexing. She was a star at Arkansas and Dawn was very excited to bring her in as a transfer. So far this season, Dauda has played in 25 games, 0 starts, averaging 2 ppg.

Tac is a freshman coming off two knee surgeries,

Walker was a Juco depth piece and Dauda is hardly a true center.

If you think that's stopping any post player who remembers A'ja Wilson, Boston or Cardoso I think you're incorrect. Not to mention Coates who maybe still kicks around pro rosters.

 

[JstVisiting]

First ranking I’ve seen of the top teams by likelihood to win the title. It’s not the same as who is best. It’s which is best suited to win five games against tough opponents with very little prep time for three of them.

7 college basketball teams that can win women’s national championship in 2025, ranked by likelihood

UConn? South Carolina? USC? We broke down some data in an attempt to figure out who has the best chance of winning a national title in women’s basketball this year.

www.sbnation.com

My inclination is to move UConn higher, but I understand the belief they will have a night the perimeter shots aren’t falling.

 

[WBBTakeover]

This version of Lay is a cheat code. NOBODY has a counter for her when she's playing like this!

 

[jumpstart]

You miss my point entirely. Tac, Dauda & Walker are all true centers who hardly ever see the court for SC. Dauda & Walker both transferred in and now basically ride the bench. Clearly, when it comes to these 3 bigs, Dawn has not been able to develop them effectively.

I know Tac is injured. But Walker had about a minute of PT during the UConn game with zero stats. Dauda is the most perplexing. She was a star at Arkansas and Dawn was very excited to bring her in as a transfer. So far this season, Dauda has played in 25 games, 0 starts, averaging 2 ppg.

Walker was never a player that was going to get much playing time. Dauda is still trying to adjust to Dawn's type of playing. Cordoso was not a breakout player her first year. She developed over that season and the next. Walker was never going to be that player. Geez....

 

[oldude]

Walker was never a player that was going to get much playing time. Dauda is still trying to adjust to Dawn's type of playing. Cordoso was not a breakout player her first year. She developed over that season and the next. Walker was never going to be that player. Geez....

You can’t really compare Dauda to Cardoso. Dauda barely sees the court. Cardoso played when she first transferred in from Syracuse. As for Walker, why even recruit someone who’s not going to play?