Vanderbilt

[YoDore]

Every Friday the team goes out to a different spot in Nashville and works out. They call it "Cash Out Friday", and it often involves competition in the work outs. Today they were running the steps at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans.

 

[YoDore]

Looks like Vandy is going to try their hand at USF. Could be treacherous. I know they were down a bit last season, but I'd be surprised if they don't bounce back strong. Plus, they added Missouri point guard Mama Dembele in the portal, and Vandy hasn't found a way to contain her drives yet.

 

[Geew1992]

I’m looking forward to vandy vs UConn

 

[YoDore]

I’m looking forward to vandy vs UConn

I spent an hour fantasizing online with a fellow Vandy fan about this last night. Geno has said he'd give Shea a home game when she wants one to help build interest in the program. Well, it's Paige's final season, and I'd love to see her and Azzi in Memorial Gym. I'm not hopeful. Just wishful, I guess.

 

[YoDore]

Aubrey Galvan, a 5'6 point guard out of Illinois, has committed to Vandy for the class of '25. Can't wait to see what Shea Ralph brews up with this kid. She's a ton of fun to watch. Ranked the #1 point guard in Illinois. Attends Loyola Academy and was chosen as a Blue Star 30 player. Two-time Adidas All-American and a 4.0 student.



A highlight package worth watching.

 

[YoDore]

We already knew about non-conference games at Miami and USF plus Thanksgiving tourney games against Arizona and Michigan State/California. Nothing really exciting in this reveal of the other 10 non-con games. Still, I think Vandy might have the toughest SEC schedule of any team in the conference with road games against 5 of the probable top-six teams. The lone home game in that group is against South Carolina. In other words, I don't think the coaches felt the need to go looking for extra trouble in the non-conference.

 

[YoDore]

Vandy gets a commit from class of '25 Monique Williams from Perth/Canberra, Australia. Don't know a lot about her except that she is 6'3 and appears to be a post/power forward type, which is something we need. She joins guards Ava Jaye Black and Aubrey Galvan as '25 commits.

 

[YoDore]

League schedule set.

 

[YoDore]

I hate to say it, but Shea is not growing any artists down here. At all.

 

[From Canada]

One to watch - Nada Maksimovic 14 ans 6'8''

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During the summer season, I like to follow international FIBA age-group competitions. It's always interesting to discover new talent and I always keep an eye out for tall players. The U16 championship is currently being held in Europe, where it takes place every year. It's worth noting that the player I'm presenting turned 14 last month, on July 27. She therefore concedes just over 2 and a half years to the oldest players in the competition, who were born in January 2008, which at such a young age makes a huge difference.

Of course, her size first caught my eye, but I did a bit more digging before telling you about her. I discovered that she was the daughter of Slobodanka Tuvic Maksimovic. Her mother played for the Serbian national team, 11 years in the Euroleague and, above all, 4 years in the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury in the early 2000s. I thought there might be interest at that time in coming to the USA.

I've attached her FIBA profile and a match she played against Sweden yesterday. I know she also participated a year ago in Jr NBA but I haven't dug into it. With her size and background, I think we need to keep an eye on this player's development.

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[YoDore]

One to watch - Nada Maksimovic 14 ans 6'8''

Nada Maksimovic - Serbia - Stats, News, Photos & Videos - FIBA U16 Women's EuroBasket 2024 | FIBA.basketball

Get the latest news of undefined Maksimovic (15) of Serbia(SRB) on the FIBA U16 Women's EuroBasket 2024 on FIBA Basketball. Access all comprehensive stats, latest news, exclusive content and in-depth information.

www.fiba.basketball

During the summer season, I like to follow international FIBA age-group competitions. It's always interesting to discover new talent and I always keep an eye out for tall players. The U16 championship is currently being held in Europe, where it takes place every year. It's worth noting that the player I'm presenting turned 14 last month, on July 27. She therefore concedes just over 2 and a half years to the oldest players in the competition, who were born in January 2008, which at such a young age makes a huge difference.

Of course, her size first caught my eye, but I did a bit more digging before telling you about her. I discovered that she was the daughter of Slobodanka Tuvic Maksimovic. Her mother played for the Serbian national team, 11 years in the Euroleague and, above all, 4 years in the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury in the early 2000s. I thought there might be interest at that time in coming to the USA.

I've attached her FIBA profile and a match she played against Sweden yesterday. I know she also participated a year ago in Jr NBA but I haven't dug into it. With her size and background, I think we need to keep an eye on this player's development.

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Wow! It's hard to believe that girl is only 14, and barely even that. There is no awkwardness at all. She has obviously been in the gym her whole life with mom, and it shows. I kept hoping you were going to drop a tiny nugget indicating a connection to Vanderbilt. Assistant coach Kevin Demille likes to travel. Maybe coach Ralph could just relocate him to Serbia for the next few years. Might be worth it. Thanks for the post.

 

[YoDore]

Coach Ralph talked about the schedule on SEC Network last night.

 

[From Canada]

Wow! It's hard to believe that girl is only 14, and barely even that. There is no awkwardness at all. She has obviously been in the gym her whole life with mom, and it shows. I kept hoping you were going to drop a tiny nugget indicating a connection to Vanderbilt. Assistant coach Kevin Demille likes to travel. Maybe coach Ralph could just relocate him to Serbia for the next few years. Might be worth it. Thanks for the post.

Actually at first I wanted to place this post in the thread, UConn (only) Recruiting Speculation, but the thread was: Not open for further replies. I then turned to the Non-UConn recruiting thread and obviously made a mistake, as it ended up in that thread.

 

[YoDore]

I've been saying it's Vandy for a year. I ain't changing now.

 

[YoDore]

This is one impressive lady.

 

[YoDore]

Woohoo! Basketball.

 

[YoDore]

Coach Ralph is looking for big things from sophomore wing Khamil Pierre this season. Me too.

 

[triaddukefan]

Anchor Down @YoDore

 

[YoDore]

Anchor Down @YoDore

Turns out Vanderbilt is a football school. Who knew!

 

[EricLA]

Turns out Vanderbilt is a football school. Who knew!

Really enjoyed the comments by the announcers discussing the coach's M.O. the past several years - at first, he was just trying to change the culture, and knows he can't compete against NIL $ out there, but he put together players with a lot of heart who work really hard, and not it's not enough to just have good culture - he wants to win games, and apparently that's permeated the players as well.

I'm paraphrasing and probably not getting it exactly right, but it was a great story about the "new"ish coach at Vandy...

 

[YoDore]

The kids tore the goal post down and took it down town...

 

[visitingcock]

The kids tore the goal post down and took it down town...

Hey, this is a wbb board. We shouldn’t discuss football here.

Nevertheless, this was huge! Kudos to the coach and team. I watched the 4th quarter with joy but with a sense of impending “ Vandy gonna Vandy” doom. But their offense stuffed it down The throat of Bama’s defense down the stretch!

The $250k fine is well worth it to the students and fans