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USF WBB hasn't announced any early signings yet, perhaps because of Veterans day, or they are waiting for all of them to and put out one release.

In any event, as I mentioned in your recruiting thread, F Jazzz Bond a teammate of Crystal Dangerfield also signed there yesterday.

One USF verbal, Respect Leaphart, has apparently switched to Southern Miss for unknown reasons.

In her place we brought in a top European player, G EnnaPehadzic from Denmark :

Blue Star Europe ‏@Bluestareurope Oct 31
Another top Euro Comitt for @USFWBB as Enna Pehadzic from Denmark gives yet verbal to @CoachJFernandez

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ProspectsNation.com ‏@ProspectsNation Nov 2
#CommitmentCentral - South Florida picks up a verbal from #IntELITE guard Enna Pehadzic of Denmark.

We also expect to sign two more players, Tamara Henshaw F and Shandrea Leverett C/PF.

Basically, USF was looking mainly for added height, which was sorely lacking last season and still is to some extent.

I'll post the relevant USF release(s) about them which will have more detailed info.
 
USF did indeed have a very nice season last year to finally force their way into the rankings at the end of regular season and finish 24th. Jose makes sure that the team is always prepared and plays at a consistent level, which is one of the reasons why only two of the Bulls' 8 losses last year were to teams outside of the top 10, and those two were a 1 point loss at ECU and by 3 points to St. John's. There are a lot of very up-and-down teams like KY (whom USF lost to by 4) who wish they could play with the same kind of consistency.
 
DobbsRover2 said:
USF did indeed have a very nice season last year to finally force their way into the rankings at the end of regular season and finish 24th. Jose makes sure that the team is always prepared and plays at a consistent level, which is one of the reasons why only two of the Bulls' 8 losses last year were to teams outside of the top 10, and those two were a 1 point loss at ECU and by 3 points to St. John's. There are a lot of very up-and-down teams like KY (whom USF lost to by 4) who wish they could play with the same kind of consistency.
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The Courant had a nice write up of the AAC and USF. They will be very good. Watched the UConn/USF game 2 days ago and Jenkins and Williams were very very good.
 
Jazz Bond looks like a very good addition to the Bulls. At 6'3" (looks taller next to Crystal) she could be a big help next year. I expect them to have a very good season THIS year, too. I know my family (season tix holders and Bulls Club members) are looking forward to having two games this weekend in the NIT. (we're not the only fans who think it is a LOOONG off season)
 
ChicagoGG said:
Jazz Bond looks like a very good addition to the Bulls. At 6'3" (looks taller next to Crystal) she could be a big help next year. I expect them to have a very good season THIS year, too. I know my family (season tix holders and Bulls Club members) are looking forward to having two games this weekend in the NIT. (we're not the only fans who think it is a LOOONG off season)
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Yes, much TOO long. LOL

USF is chomping at the bit to get the season going today in the WNIT.

There was a nice article yesterday on the WNIT site about that:

South Florida's profile ready to cast a shadow on opposition

http://www.womensnit.com/news/south-floridas-profile-ready-to-cast-a-shadow-on-opposition
 
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USF W. Basketball ‏@USFWBB 2h2 hours ago
FINAL | #USFWBB downs @JU_WBB 74-52. The Bulls open the season 1-0. NEXT: USF will host the winner of Drexel/Dartmouth Sun., Nov. 15 at 4pm

WNIT ‏@WomensNIT 1h1 hour ago
Big night for @USFWBB guard Courtney Williams with 34 points and a career-high 18 boards. #WNIT

True freshman Kitija Laksa had 15 points in her first college game.

It seemed that USF played their entire roster. I think coach wanted to give all of them a chance to play throughout the game.

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Very nice stats for Courtney! 18 is a lot of rebounds for a 5'8" player.
 
Drexel Beat Dartmouth. USF will play them on Sunday at 4 PM.

If USF beats them, they will most likely play Baylor in the semi finals.
 
USFMB said:
Drexel Beat Dartmouth. USF will play them on Sunday at 4 PM.

If USF beats them, they will most likely play Baylor in the semi finals.
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I would like to see them play Baylor. I think it would be a good test for them early. And I like their chances.
 
ChicagoGG said:
I would like to see them play Baylor. I think it would be a good test for them early. And I like their chances.
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Well, USF just beat a very game Drexel, who made 10 three pointers, 73-58

Courtney Williams had 25 points.

Alisha Jenkins had 21 rebounds.

The women signed autographs after the game and they seemed fairly confident that they will beat Baylor, which is half the battle. LOL

I'm the blonde in line.

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Congrats! So you guys meet Baylor in the semis Thursday assuming they beat Southern Miss tomorrow?
 
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My brother tells me that the USF defense in the 4th quarter was amazing. Wish I could have been there. Good luck!! We'll be pulling for the Bulls!

PS -Thanks for sharing the photos!
 
j66kicker said:
That would be something if you could take them out right there in Waco - good luck!
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Although it is unlikely to happen, if Southern Miss upsets Baylor then we would host the semi final.
 
ChicagoGG said:
My brother tells me that the USF defense in the 4th quarter was amazing. Wish I could have been there. Good luck!! We'll be pulling for the Bulls!

PS -Thanks for sharing the photos!
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Thanks. They Drexel was a very tough team to defend against, because they at one point made 10 3 pointers on about 25 chances.

However, in crunch time, we shut them completely down and they missed about 10 shots in a row.

I wouldn's say we are playing up to our potential, this early in the season, but when it mattered in the first two games they upped their game.

USF Women's Basketball
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Way to go Courtney!
USF guard Courtney Williams (Folkston, Ga.) was named The American Conference Player of the Week.



Williams named The American Player of the Week
NEWS: USF guard Courtney Williams (Folkston, Ga.) was named The American Conference Player of the Weekthe conference office announced Monday.
GOUSFBULLS.COM



USF Women's Basketball
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2-0 in the first weekend! Great way to start 2015-16! The Bulls will play in the Preseason WNIT semifinals Thursday. They will face the winner of no.5 Baylor/Southern Miss. ‪#‎GoBulls‬ ‪#‎BullsUnite‬


 
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Big game tonight: #17/19 USF @ #4/#5 Baylor.

No major TV.

Baylor has the game only on "premium."

USF has some radio coverage:

USF W. Basketball Retweeted
Jim Louk ‏@USFjimlouk 3h3 hours ago
Radio tonight: @USFMBB vs. George Washington on AM 820. @USFWBB vs. Baylor on AM 1040. Both games streamed on http://GoUSFBulls.com.

Well, this is a golden opportunity early in the season for USF to make a statement.

Even a close loss @Baylor would be considered significant by the pundits and could be a spring board to victories against some other lesser ranked teams this season.

Interestingly, USF has only played Baylor onece and lost 72-70, at home in 1998.
 
USFMB said:
Big game tonight: #17/19 USF @ #4/#5 Baylor.

No major TV.

Baylor has the game only on "premium."

USF has some radio coverage:

USF W. Basketball Retweeted
Jim Louk ‏@USFjimlouk 3h3 hours ago
Radio tonight: @USFMBB vs. George Washington on AM 820. @USFWBB vs. Baylor on AM 1040. Both games streamed on http://GoUSFBulls.com.

Well, this is a golden opportunity early in the season for USF to make a statement.

Even a close loss @Baylor would be considered significant by the pundits and could be a spring board to victories against some other lesser ranked teams this season.

Interestingly, USF has only played Baylor onece and lost 72-70, at home in 1998.
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Since USF has all their starters from last year back, they should be further along at this point than Baylor (similar to UCONN). Maybe they could run up a big lead before Baylor figures it out, then hang on - who knows?
 
j66kicker said:
Since USF has all their starters from last year back, they should be further along at this point than Baylor (similar to UCONN). Maybe they could run up a big lead before Baylor figures it out, then hang on - who knows?
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My thoughts exactly.

In just about every game USF lost last season, they started out very slow. That was especially true early in the season against Maryland, in all three UCONN games and against Louisville in the round if 32. In all those games, USF played exceptionally well in the 2nd half, but couldn't overcome the early deficits.

Baylor, started off very slow against Southern Miss and in fact were behind at the end of the first period. USF needs to come out of the gate quickly and keep their foot on the pedal for the entire game. Of course, that's easier said than done, for every team not named UCONN. LOL
 
Preseason NIT aren't televised correct?
 
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