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Well I think that buttons up one issue with this year's team -- a go-to scorer when we need a bucket. My only concern is that this will mean either MiLaysia or Tessa will be coming off the bench. I think my predicted starters in this scenario still holds true (R. Johnson, Latson, Fulwiley, Kitts, and Dauda/Edwards). If Kitts gets comfortable taking 3 pointers we could go 5 out on offense.
 
Concerning possible transfer outs, Maddy re-storied Latson’s IG post and added, “Let’s Do It :cool::cool::cool:”. Nothing from Tessa atm.
 
Question..... I'm guessing Raven is coming back from what i saw on twitter and now you add Latson... where does this leave MiLaysia? Latson isn't coming to SC to come off the bench.
 
Geew1992 said:
Question..... I'm guessing Raven is coming back from what i saw on twitter and now you add Latson... where does this leave MiLaysia? Latson isn't coming to SC to come off the bench.
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Probably still coming off the bench or transferring.

I suppose it's possible Dawn could play three small guards or that Fulwiley beats out Raven or something, but doesn't seem probable.

It's an interesting culture experiment to inject a scorer into a roster of good pieces.
 
Ok, so SC now has Tessa, Raven, Latson, and Fulwiley. Raven posted on SM "get me a post" or something like that. How does Dawn juggle the four guards?
 
MiLaysia was all for playing with Latson two weeks ago when asked about her. We‘ll see how specu concerning this team and the portal play out in the coming days.

Several Gamecock connections likely helped sweeten the deal to bring Latson to Columbia.

Latson won state championships in Georgia with Raven Johnson at West Lake High. She also played AAU ball alongside MiLaysia Fulwiley, Joyce Edwards, Ashlyn Watkins and Kamilla Cardoso.

“I would tell her let’s run it back,” Johnson said of Latson before the Sweet 16. “She knows what a winning culture feels like, a disciplined basketball team. She knows all that stuff. I’m definitely trying to get her to come here. I’m in her ear, I’m definitely in her ear. I’d be happy, we all would be happy to play with her.”

Fulwiley told the Greenville News before the Sweet 16 that Latson’s addition could spell another undefeated season for the Gamecocks. “Man, I would love that. Raven and I were just talking about that,” Fulwiley told the Greenville News. “She kind of reminds me of myself. She has a high motor that doesn’t stop. If we have that here, I think that might be another undefeated season.”

Read more at: https://www.thestate.com/sports/col...asketball/article303652661.html#storylink=cpy
 
SCGamecock said:
Why is every school allowed to have a bench except SC? LOL

If the PLAYERS choose to (go to SC/stay at SC) and (compete for the starting lineup/come off the bench) then let them make that choice.
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Because South Carolina isn't allowed to improve, silly! :p

Every other program in the country can bring in better players to address their deficiencies, but when Dawn does it--it's a problem! ;)

Oh well! It's better to be HATED than PITIED! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
 
SCGamecock said:
Why is every school allowed to have a bench except SC? LOL

If the PLAYERS choose to (go to SC/stay at SC) and (compete for the starting lineup/come off the bench) then let them make that choice.
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It’s more that the players potentially coming off the bench would be upperclassman with potential to be top 5-10 WNBA draft picks in the next 2 years.
If Tessa Johnson/Fulwiley are fine coming off the bench for a 3rd straight year then props to Dawn for getting them to buy in and make it work, but most players of their talent level wouldn’t be on board with it.
 
So, what else do we need from the portal?

Outgoing players:
Tehina Paopao, G (WNBA draft)
Bree Hall, G (WNBA draft)
Sania Feagin, F (WNBA draft)
Sakima Walker, C (Portal)

Seniors:
Mariam Dauda, F
Chloe Kitts, F
Ashlynn Watkins, F (could she Redshirt or come back for a 5th year?)
Raven Johnson, G
Ta'Niya Latson, G

Juniors:
Tessa Johnson, G
MiLaysia Fulwiley, G

Sophomores:
Maddy McDaniel, G
Joyce Edwards, F
Ahdel Tac, F (Redshirt)

Freshmen:
Agot Makeer, G
Alya McDowell, G/F?
 
There’s rumors we’re losing one rotation player and one (rising) freshman. Anybody heard this from any source you’d consider reliable?
 
GamecockFam said:
So, what else do we need from the portal?

Outgoing players:
Tehina Paopao, G (WNBA draft)
Bree Hall, G (WNBA draft)
Sania Feagin, F (WNBA draft)
Sakima Walker, C (Portal)

Seniors:
Mariam Dauda, F
Chloe Kitts, F
Ashlynn Watkins, F (could she Redshirt or come back for a 5th year?)
Raven Johnson, G
Ta'Niya Latson, G

Juniors:
Tessa Johnson, G
MiLaysia Fulwiley, G

Sophomores:
Maddy McDaniel, G
Joyce Edwards, F
Ahdel Tac, F (Redshirt)

Freshmen:
Agot Makeer, G
Alya McDowell, G/F?
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Didn’t realize we’re only at 12.

A post like Serah Williams would be the only need as far as I see. I don’t know how good she is but her numbers are really nice. Of course a lot could be taken care of if Ashlynn is ready to come back sometime in the season, Dauda builds upon her improvement the last few weeks and provides effective play, and maybe most importantly, that Tac starts realizing her potential and at least provides 12-15 minutes off the bench.

Very curious to see who Kylee Kitts has lined up to transfer to. She going to join her sis?

On a greedy note, I’d love to see Dawn snatch up Kneepkins. One can always use a 44% three pt shooter. :p
 
GamecockFam said:
So, what else do we need from the portal?

Outgoing players:
Tehina Paopao, G (WNBA draft)
Bree Hall, G (WNBA draft)
Sania Feagin, F (WNBA draft)
Sakima Walker, C (Portal)

Seniors:
Mariam Dauda, F
Chloe Kitts, F
Ashlynn Watkins, F (could she Redshirt or come back for a 5th year?)
Raven Johnson, G
Ta'Niya Latson, G

Juniors:
Tessa Johnson, G
MiLaysia Fulwiley, G

Sophomores:
Maddy McDaniel, G
Joyce Edwards, F
Ahdel Tac, F (Redshirt)

Freshmen:
Agot Makeer, G
Alya McDowell, G/F?
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A true post like Cardosa, Boston?
 
Gamecockfan77 said:
Probably still coming off the bench or transferring.

I suppose it's possible Dawn could play three small guards or that Fulwiley beats out Raven or something, but doesn't seem probable.

It's an interesting culture experiment to inject a scorer into a roster of good pieces.
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She played in HS/AAU with many of the current Gamecocks, who openly recruited her to transfer to SC, so I don't see anyone transferring.
 
JstVisiting said:
There’s rumors we’re losing one rotation player and one (rising) freshman. Anybody heard this from any source you’d consider reliable?
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I've seen rumors swirling that Maddy was homesick and Tessa will leave because of the Latson acquisition. Maddy's mom has confirmed that she isn't going anywhere and the Tessa rumors are 100% fan driven with zero shred of proof. There is another rumor that MiLaysia's mom wants her to transfer. I don't know the validity of that statement and it seems like another fan-driven rumor. All I know is that MiLaysia made comments stating that she was recruiting Latson, so it seems odd to me that she would leave.
 
GamecockFam said:
I've seen rumors swirling that Maddy was homesick and Tessa will leave because of the Latson acquisition. Maddy's mom has confirmed that she isn't going anywhere and the Tessa rumors are 100% fan driven with zero shred of proof. There is another rumor that MiLaysia's mom wants her to transfer. I don't know the validity of that statement and it seems like another fan-driven rumor. All I know is that MiLaysia made comments stating that she was recruiting Latson, so it seems odd to me that she would leave.
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I think only Sakima Walker is leaving, which isn't a surprise at all. Word is that Maddy's mom said she's staying and I think Tessa is the starting 3 next season. Latson is a 2, through and through. I don't pay nearly as much attention to recruiting as I did, years ago, because as a 61 YO, I shouldn't be spending my time worrying about where high school and college students are going.
 
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