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USC Gamecocks 2024-25 Season: Part Two
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Assuming this list is correct, Ashlyn has moved into a 3-way tie for third place on most dunks in NCAAW games with 3.
She is currently tied with Fran Belibi and Michelle Snow. She trails Candice Parker (7) and Britney Griner (18). If she gets a few this year, she could challenge Parker for the #2 spot by the time she graduates. I doubt she surpasses Griner.
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She is currently tied with Fran Belibi and Michelle Snow. She trails Candice Parker (7) and Britney Griner (18). If she gets a few this year, she could challenge Parker for the #2 spot by the time she graduates. I doubt she surpasses Griner.
Every women’s college basketball player to dunk in a game
Beginning with Georgeann Wells and ending with Francesca Belibi, here is the list of the eight women's college basketball players to dunk in a game.
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I'm kind of shocked there haven't been more. Others who have notably dunked in HS games or shown the ability to include:Assuming this list is correct, Ashlyn has moved into a 3-way tie for third place on most dunks in NCAAW games with 3.
She is currently tied with Fran Belibi and Michelle Snow. She trails Candice Parker (7) and Britney Griner (18). If she gets a few this year, she could challenge Parker for the #2 spot by the time she graduates. I doubt she surpasses Griner.
Every women’s college basketball player to dunk in a game
Beginning with Georgeann Wells and ending with Francesca Belibi, here is the list of the eight women's college basketball players to dunk in a game.
-Sedona Prince (who ironically is the player Watkins dunked on)
-A'ja Wilson
-Laeticia Amihere
-Maya Moore
-Olivia Nelson-Ododa
-Ayanna Patterson
-Brittany Hunter
-Tina Charles
-Toby Fornier
-Amber Harris (attempted a dunk in a college game but missed it)
-Lauren Betts
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There is a video out there of Nelson-Ododa and Prince taking turns dunking the ball that I really enjoyed.
I agree but I think there are many factors that explain why it is a rare occurrence. Most women who can dunk can only do so at the minimum height to dunk and under perfect conditions (not fatigued, open lane to the basket, etc.). There just aren't that many opportunities. Every one of Watkins dunks have come off of steals that have led to wide open lanes to the basket.
Speaking of dunks, my favorite part is watching the crowd reaction. In the TCU game I think there were two male cheerleaders that were taunting Watkins, daring her to dunk it, and when she did they look at each other with wide open mouths and shocked face. It was hilarious. There is also a blurry image of a TCU assistant coach just sitting there with her mouth agape for like 5 seconds. There were also a couple of TCU players on the bench that hung their heads trying to act like they didn't see it happen.
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IMO, Ashlyn is a better dunker than Candace (and I suspect that she'll challenge for that 2nd place spot), but Fran's (at about 6'0) and Michelle's (two-handed power) dunks were quite impressive. Can't see anyone realistically challenging BG's mark.Assuming this list is correct, Ashlyn has moved into a 3-way tie for third place on most dunks in NCAAW games with 3.
She is currently tied with Fran Belibi and Michelle Snow. She trails Candice Parker (7) and Britney Griner (18). If she gets a few this year, she could challenge Parker for the #2 spot by the time she graduates. I doubt she surpasses Griner.
Every women’s college basketball player to dunk in a game
Beginning with Georgeann Wells and ending with Francesca Belibi, here is the list of the eight women's college basketball players to dunk in a game.
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I have a Michelle Snow and Pat Summitt story. In the 2000-2001 season, the Gamecocks were having their best season in a decade or so (ended in the E8) and we were playing Tennessee in our old arena. It was a sold out game and there was a lot of energy. Around the middle of the 2nd half, Pat stomped her high heels and yelled, "Snow" loud enough that most of the arena heard it. A few minutes after that, Snow had a dunk. That's my favorite Pat Summitt story.
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I expect to be a 1 seed with one of the most talented rosters in the country, if not the most.
It might require more adjustments from night to night than last season, but I’d hardly say it is tougher than the first FF in A’ja’s freshman year.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina women’s basketball is one of four teams selected to participate in the Players Era Women’s Championship in 2025, Players Era, an EverWonder Studio company, announced today. The tournament, which also includes UCLA, Duke and Texas, is an opportunity for athletes to engage in at least $1 million of NIL activities for Players Era and its sponsors outside of competition.
Following the groundbreaking and successful launch of the men’s Players Era Festival in 2024, the Women’s Championship will take place in Las Vegas over three days during Thanksgiving Week and coincide with next year’s Players Era Men’s Championship. The round robin format ensures three marquee matchups for each team with an overall champion determined by head-to-head record, then a series of tiebreakers including point differential, points scored and points allowed.
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I'll have to choose another trip next year; I really don't care for Vegas.
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Initially thought this was a women's version of the Champions Classic, but now I understand how Duke was invited.
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Okay, I wasn't the only one wondering. Phew!
Two games left before we head into conference play. Some thoughts on the SEC:
- Three elite teams: South Carolina, Texas, and LSU (who hasn't played a ranked opponent yet)... all are a good bet to make the Sweet 16 at a minimum
- Six other talented teams with strong coaching: Tennessee, Ole Miss, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Vandy... most will make it to "the Dance"
- The rest of the pack, in no particular order: Florida, Georgia, Miss State, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Auburn, and Mizzou.
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Beers pushes Oklahoma above the second group for me. Talaysia might push Tennesse up too. She looks born for that offense.
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Can't argue with that. Well, maybe a little. I'd keep Tennessee where they are. Maybe Auburn in the second tier, though? It's going to be a very intense conference schedule with some battles among the teams at the top and among those in the middle. I said it last year, and I'll say it again...somebody has to beat South Carolina before I'll believe it. I still think they're the best team in the country.
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I enjoyed watching the freshmen (Joyce and Maddy) today--and I'll leave it at that.
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Yeah they definitely phoned in this game. It was very apparent that they were not mentally there and just trying to play hard enough to get the dub and head out the door on Christmas break.
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The lack of urgency from this team is concerning. I don't know if this group just isn't as motivated after winning last year, but so far we've seen:
-Michigan game: came out flat
-Dawn mentioned prior that players weren't as focused and seemed cocky, then they got blown out by UCLA as a result
It seemed like things turned a corner after the UCLA game, but I thought I saw something this week where Dawn mentioned players weren't happy with playing time which isn't great for a locker room, and then tonight to phone it in against an opponent like that is a sign that something's off or at least the focus isn't the same as it was a year prior.
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I agree that something is off with this group this year but I'm not putting too much stock into this specific game. It's hard to compete your hardest when your 19 years old playing a noon game with an empty arena, hours away from Christmas vacation and facing inferior competition. Looking at some scores, I don't think South Carolina was the only team having this issue.
We’ll see how TN and OK handle SC, LSU, and TX. We might see some similarities in SEC WBB and SEC football… the best teams beating each other, to the overall detriment of the conference when it comes to the big dance seedings.
Biggest surprise for me? Feagin starting over Watkins. Makes me wonder… has Feagin improved that much? Is Dawn sending a message to Watkins by not starting her? Watkins is a much more physical presence than Kitts or Feagin, ignoring the dunks. I’d like Watkins to gain some weight to help her down low.
Also gotta wonder if the preseason incident that resulted in Watkins’ arrest isn’t still having some residual effects regarding team chemistry. Watkins’ suspension prior to the eventual outcome allowed Feagin an opportunity for increased time as part of the starting unit.
Read an article once about North Carolina’s legendary soccer coach Anson Dorrance, who for several years coached both the men’s and women’s teams. He said that team chemistry played almost no role with the men, but that it was a huge deal with the women.
We lost no one to the portal last time, but it seems that we should be prepared to lose some this next time. YMMV.
Also gotta wonder if the preseason incident that resulted in Watkins’ arrest isn’t still having some residual effects regarding team chemistry. Watkins’ suspension prior to the eventual outcome allowed Feagin an opportunity for increased time as part of the starting unit.
Read an article once about North Carolina’s legendary soccer coach Anson Dorrance, who for several years coached both the men’s and women’s teams. He said that team chemistry played almost no role with the men, but that it was a huge deal with the women.
We lost no one to the portal last time, but it seems that we should be prepared to lose some this next time. YMMV.
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Are you a Gamecock fan? Dawn always gives the benefit of the doubt to seniors. BTW, Feagin was MVP of the FIBA 3x3 world cup last summer, so she's not chopped liver.
Yes, a fan and an alum… graduated 50 years ago tomorrow. I realize that Dawn prefers senior leadership, but I thought Watkins’ contributions last year, which were greater than Feagin’s, might earn Watkins more playing time and starts. I trust implicitly in our Coach. Glad that Feagin is having a bigger impact this year, and maybe she is outperforming Watkins in practice.
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Nobody knows. She only played 8 minutes in the first half. Never entered in the second half. No report of injury or anything like that.
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CK missed practice the day before. She appeared sluggish in the first quarter & quite winded after only a few minutes of play in the second quarter when she reentered the game . Despite not playing in the second half, she sat in the middle of the bench and was engaged / cheering her teammates. most likely, imo, she was feeling under the weather. That coupled with Joyce dominating at the 4 against an inferior opponent & the Christmas break starting, the coaches decided to hold her out.
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I’m going to not worry at all about the game against Chas Southern. All the fretting about the South Florida game may not be warranted. They beat Duke yesterday.
I dont worry a whole lot about minutes right now. Dawn is using the games before conference play to get as many players as she can producing at a high level. Once conference play starts we will see who she trusts, but right now that is her goal.
Remember we lose Feagin, Hall, Pao Pao, Walker and possibly Raven and/or Ashlyn. Both will be eligible for the draft because of age/injury. We have signed one recruit. Dauda and Adhel need to improve a lot to contribute next year. There will be plenty of minutes to go aro'und next year and I’m sure Dawn has made them aware of that.
Keep something in perspective…UConn had 3 #1 players on the court last night and lost their 2nd game of the year. Dawn has only had 1 #1 players EVER (A’ja) and has lost 2 games in 2+ years. She has her way to do things and is very much in tune with what’s going on with her players.
I dont worry a whole lot about minutes right now. Dawn is using the games before conference play to get as many players as she can producing at a high level. Once conference play starts we will see who she trusts, but right now that is her goal.
Remember we lose Feagin, Hall, Pao Pao, Walker and possibly Raven and/or Ashlyn. Both will be eligible for the draft because of age/injury. We have signed one recruit. Dauda and Adhel need to improve a lot to contribute next year. There will be plenty of minutes to go aro'und next year and I’m sure Dawn has made them aware of that.
Keep something in perspective…UConn had 3 #1 players on the court last night and lost their 2nd game of the year. Dawn has only had 1 #1 players EVER (A’ja) and has lost 2 games in 2+ years. She has her way to do things and is very much in tune with what’s going on with her players.
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lol I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking about next season before we even hit SEC play for this season.
With all that said, Dauda should be a good replacement for Feagin and Tac for Walker. McDowell will be a good replacement for Hall while backing up Tessa. Paopao is going to be the hardest player to replace. Pick up a guard from the portal to backup MiLaysia and I honestly think we'll be cooking as long as we don't lose Ashlynn and Raven to the draft (or any surprises transfers out of the program).
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..and speaking of next year, does the ruling with Diego Pavia about JUCO eligibility mean that Sakima Walker has the option to come back next year?
Long story short for those not in the know, the quarterback at Vanderbilt, Diego Pavia, sued the NCAA for another two years of eligibility due to using up two years of eligibility in JUCO. I'm not a lawyer but my interpretation is that they are temporarily allowing one more year of eligibility to all seniors who would have ran out of eligibility at the end of this season AND have played at least one year in JUCO. I believe they made this injunction just in case they didn't give a verdict before Pavia runs out of eligibility. It seems like Sakima (and a few other Gamecocks like Cam Pringle and Bam Martin-Scott) would have the option to play one more season...
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Long story short for those not in the know, the quarterback at Vanderbilt, Diego Pavia, sued the NCAA for another two years of eligibility due to using up two years of eligibility in JUCO. I'm not a lawyer but my interpretation is that they are temporarily allowing one more year of eligibility to all seniors who would have ran out of eligibility at the end of this season AND have played at least one year in JUCO. I believe they made this injunction just in case they didn't give a verdict before Pavia runs out of eligibility. It seems like Sakima (and a few other Gamecocks like Cam Pringle and Bam Martin-Scott) would have the option to play one more season...
Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia granted injunction allowing for added eligibility
A federal judge in Tennessee granted an injunction Wednesday that allows Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia to pursue another year of eligibility and could represent another significant blow to the NCAA's ability to enforce its own rules.
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