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[LoTrader]

Really? The young lady is from the state. She's had a good relationship with Rueck from a young age. She's well aware of the qualities, attributes, advantages and disadvantages of playing for either Scott or Kelly. Yet she chose to go to Tennessee.

Evina reevaluated that original decision and is now transferring from Tennessee

 

[Sam.the.Man]

Evina reevaluated that original decision and is now transferring from Tennessee

You missed his point entirely! She's well aware of where the Oregon and Oregon St. campuses are located and how many minutes it would take to get to each.

 

[CL82]

Anyone else opening this thread after every new post hoping for a commitment? I mean I know it will have it's own thread, but still I can't help myself.

 

[hoopsdiva]

You missed his point entirely! She's well aware of where the Oregon and Oregon St. campuses are located and how many minutes it would take to get to each.

@LoTrader had a valid point. No matter how familiar she was in the past with these two programs, she needs to look at them again, with older, more experienced (and dare I say jaded) eyes. Her experience at Tennessee will affect how she views other programs, she may be feeling pressure to make the right decision this time. It is in everyone's interest to explore (and re-explore) her options before making a decision.

 

[Dillon77]

Anyone else opening this thread after every new post hoping for a commitment? I mean I know it will have it's own thread, but still I can't help myself.

As you say, "trust the process...."

 

[VFLfan]

Really? The young lady is from the state. She's had a good relationship with Rueck from a young age. She's well aware of the qualities, attributes, advantages and disadvantages of playing for either Scott or Kelly. Yet she chose to go to Tennessee.

I've taken a long step back from the idea that her mom is hovering drone. I've rather come to the belief that her mother was protecting her child who was being viciously and relentlessly attacked on social media. Something I would do in defense of mine as well. I see nothing wrong with it, nor do I think her family would be an issue. No, I for one would welcome this young lady with open arms, and I hope she chooses to study under the best offensive mind in WBB.

I posted this in another thread after a fellow BYer of yours posted similarly to this opinion, but this “story” of both Evina being “abused” or “viciously and/or relentlessly” attacked on social media AND Evina’s mom’s response have been blown way out of portion. A handful of fans, frustrated with the play of the team under a floundering coach, posted some criticisms of Evina’ skills, her limitations and mistakes...no where did I ever see attacks on her personal character. Evina’s mom made one post in response to a post criticizing Evina’s high TO rate that said (paraphrasing) “well you won’t have to worry about dealing with Evina and her mistakes much longer.” That was it. I say this wanting you to know Evina was my favorite Lady Vol and I was very sad to hear she was leaving. I truly hope she thrives wherever she goes and know without a doubt she’ll get better coaching than she did under the former UT staff. That said, again, this storyline she was viciously abused by many UT fans just isn’t truthful.

 

[LoTrader]

You missed his point entirely! She's well aware of where the Oregon and Oregon St. campuses are located and how many minutes it would take to get to each.

I absolutely did not miss the point @JordyG was making. I don't think it is a "stretch" to think Evina would visit Oregon State "again" since she is very familiar with Coach Rueck, and, her high school backcourt teammate was 4-year OSU starter, Katie McWilliams? On top of that, the University of Oregon just made the Final 4 this year, and, their program is certainly on the upswing. Why wouldn't Evina make a visit to either or both schools when she returns to her home?

 

[Sam.the.Man]

I absolutely did not miss the point @JordyG was making. I don't think it is a "stretch" to think Evina would visit Oregon State "again" since she is very familiar with Coach Rueck, and, her high school backcourt teammate was 4-year OSU starter, Katie McWilliams? On top of that, the University of Oregon just made the Final 4 this year, and, their program is certainly on the upswing. Why wouldn't Evina make a visit to either or both schools when she returns to her home?

You again just don't get it. Do you seriously think she needs your help in locating these two campuses and how long it might take her to get there? Only a complete fool wouldn't think that while she is at home she wouldn't visit at least one of these schools. It's also doubtful that you need to remind anyone here at the Boneyard how well Oregon has done and what their potential appears to be for next season.

 

[DefenseBB]

I absolutely did not miss the point @JordyG was making. I don't think it is a "stretch" to think Evina would visit Oregon State "again" since she is very familiar with Coach Rueck, and, her high school backcourt teammate was 4-year OSU starter, Katie McWilliams? On top of that, the University of Oregon just made the Final 4 this year, and, their program is certainly on the upswing. Why wouldn't Evina make a visit to either or both schools when she returns to her home?

...because we don’t want to contemplate she might actually look at or choose another school if UConn is interested. I mean, after all, we ARE UConn fans first and foremost...

 

[LoTrader]

You again just don't get it. Do you seriously think she needs your help in locating these two campuses and how long it might take her to get there? Only a complete fool wouldn't think that while she is at home she wouldn't visit at least one of these schools. It's also doubtful that you need to remind anyone here at the Boneyard how well Oregon has done and what their potential appears to be for next season.

I get it. Evina could very well end up a Duck or a Beaver.

 

[DefenseBB]

You again just don't get it. Do you seriously think she needs your help in locating these two campuses and how long it might take her to get there? Only a complete fool wouldn't think that while she is at home she wouldn't visit at least one of these schools. It's also doubtful that you need to remind anyone here at the Boneyard how well Oregon has done and what their potential appears to be for next season.

Hey, woe down there on the rather aggressive tone. We’re being civilized here!
We regularly see overkill on points being made- for instance not sure if you are aware but we are in the need of some players with height and players in general.
Let’s all just tone down the rhetoric and enjoy the process...

 

[oldude]

I absolutely did not miss the point @JordyG Why wouldn't Evina make a visit to either or both schools when she returns to her home?

After her experience at TN you might think that Evina would carefully consider all of her options, but perhaps she already has, and doesn’t necessarily need to see Eugene and Corvallis to finalize her decision. Just speculation on my part. I believe Evina has already made her decision.

 

[dogged1]

Hey, woe down there on the rather aggressive tone. We’re being civilized here!
We regularly see overkill on points being made- for instance not sure if you are aware but we are in the need of some players with height and players in general.
Let’s all just tone down the rhetoric and enjoy the process...

Hey, what wrong with neurotic rhetoric?

 

[DefenseBB]

Hey, what wrong with neurotic rhetoric?

Do you mean redundant rhetoric?

 

[Justavisitor]

I posted this in another thread after a fellow BYer of yours posted similarly to this opinion, but this “story” of both Evina being “abused” or “viciously and/or relentlessly” attacked on social media AND Evina’s mom’s response have been blown way out of portion. A handful of fans, frustrated with the play of the team under a floundering coach, posted some criticisms of Evina’ skills, her limitations and mistakes...no where did I ever see attacks on her personal character. Evina’s mom made one post in response to a post criticizing Evina’s high TO rate that said (paraphrasing) “well you won’t have to worry about dealing with Evina and her mistakes much longer.” That was it. I say this wanting you to know Evina was my favorite Lady Vol and I was very sad to hear she was leaving. I truly hope she thrives wherever she goes and know without a doubt she’ll get better coaching than she did under the former UT staff. That said, again, this storyline she was viciously abused by many UT fans just isn’t truthful.

Agree! There were many more fans that were in love with her game and her potential. Every fan base has it's bad apples. Also, it's true that mom was a helicopter. Did mom learn? or will Geno be able to keep her at bay? The helicopter comment has zero to do with any social media comments.

 

[jonson]

I absolutely did not miss the point @JordyG was making. I don't think it is a "stretch" to think Evina would visit Oregon State "again" since she is very familiar with Coach Rueck, and, her high school backcourt teammate was 4-year OSU starter, Katie McWilliams? On top of that, the University of Oregon just made the Final 4 this year, and, their program is certainly on the upswing. Why wouldn't Evina make a visit to either or both schools when she returns to her home?

I'd add that these are (obviously) not the same teams that Ms. Westbook was looking at as a high school senior. In Oregon's case, when Westbrook was a senior, Oregon had had only one (relatively) decent season under Graves (unlike OSU under Rueck) and the starting guard spots would likely have been taken (by Cazorla and Ionescu) for what would have been her freshman and sophomore years at Oregon. That isn't the case next year and she could step right in. Does that mean that she will seriously consider the Ducks? Of course not, and in my view it is highly unlikely that she will end up in Eugene. But it might be worth a look.

 

[JordyG]

I posted this in another thread after a fellow BYer of yours posted similarly to this opinion, but this “story” of both Evina being “abused” or “viciously and/or relentlessly” attacked on social media AND Evina’s mom’s response have been blown way out of portion. A handful of fans, frustrated with the play of the team under a floundering coach, posted some criticisms of Evina’ skills, her limitations and mistakes...no where did I ever see attacks on her personal character. Evina’s mom made one post in response to a post criticizing Evina’s high TO rate that said (paraphrasing) “well you won’t have to worry about dealing with Evina and her mistakes much longer.” That was it. I say this wanting you to know Evina was my favorite Lady Vol and I was very sad to hear she was leaving. I truly hope she thrives wherever she goes and know without a doubt she’ll get better coaching than she did under the former UT staff. That said, again, this storyline she was viciously abused by many UT fans just isn’t truthful.

It was my understanding that Evina was attacked on other social media sites aside from twitter, more than once, and that some of them got a little personal. It was my understanding that Evina's mothers post was a final straw reaction, and yes, it was a single post. I also believe that she has visited both campus' in Oregon a few times. Perhaps it would be more productive of her to visit other places outside of Oregon.

 

[VFLfan]

It was my understanding that Evina was attacked on other social media sites aside from twitter, more than once, and that some of them got a little personal. It was my understanding that Evina's mothers post was a final straw reaction, and yes, it was a single post.

I’m on several sites, including Twitter, Facebook private groups and VolNation. Never saw in any of those any personal attacks. I am not a member of the Summitt tho, so I cannot speak on that site.

 

[JordyG]

Evina reevaluated that original decision and is now transferring from Tennessee

No. She is evaluating her choices, but she left the state for a reason. I've to assume she visited both campuses more than once and and spoken to both coaches in their offices. Hell, Aliyah Boston lived close to Storrs and visited unofficaily many times, yet chose elsewhere. For a reason. Why not visit other places: Texas, California, or (oh no) South Bend and get a feel for those places. Clearly she chose to visit Storrs first, but why go over familiar ground? She could easily chose Oregon or OSU without ever having another official or unofficial visit.

 

[JordyG]

I’m on several sites, including Twitter, Facebook private groups and VolNation. Never saw in any of those any personal attacks. I am not a member of the Summitt tho, so I cannot speak on that site.

Okay, fair enough.

 

[MilfordHusky]

In this case, teammates seem to have had some sway.

I believe that Megan Walker was Evina's USA teammate.

 

[Triad]

Sounds like a reasonable thing for her to do, which is why I don't expect to hear of any decision from her til mid-May or so.

Reasonable? How dare you being Reasonable? Don't you know which site this is??

 

[Triad]

No. She is evaluating her choices, but she left the state for a reason. I've to assume she visited both campuses more than once and and spoken to both coaches in their offices. Hell, Aliyah Boston lived close to Storrs and visited unofficaily many times, yet chose elsewhere. For a reason. Why not visit other places: Texas, California, or (oh no) South Bend and get a feel for those places. Clearly she chose to visit Storrs first, but why go over familiar ground? She could easily chose Oregon or OSU without ever having another official or unofficial visit.

As usual, logic. A kid that thinks they made a mistake with the first choice should evaluate all choices, THEN and ONLY then, make the next mistake.

 

[Dillon77]

I believe that Megan Walker was Evina's USA teammate.

Well, there you go...history could repeat itself!

 

[CL82]

. I am not a member of the Summitt tho,

That's probably for the best.

 

[VFLfan]

That's probably for the best.

Agreed. I ain’t one of the crazy Vol fans y’all speak of!

 

[JordyG]

Agreed. I ain’t one of the crazy Vol fans y’all speak of!

And trust me the overwhelming majority of us are glad you're here. Yeah, there's still a bunch of baldspots ready to shake a fist at any and all things Vol related, and revel in kicking a carcass on life support. But many of us who remember the era, including Geno, believe it's time to move all that spit along. Your input is always welcome in this house.

 

[warbler1055]

As usual, logic. A kid that thinks they made a mistake with the first choice should evaluate all choices, THEN and ONLY then, make the next mistake.

Hopefully not a second mistake but wise and great choice for her. Although I would like her choice to be UConn, I just want her to be successful and happy with her choice. It's tough to be young with the overwhelming amount of info, news and advice bombarding you.

 

[futuretitles]

Mimi Collins of Tennessee to transfer

 

[oldude]

Unconfirmed report on VN indicating that another TN player will be transferring: Mimi Collins, a 6'3" sophomore forward. Evidently, she was very close to HW.