2024-2025 WBB Team (2022-present)

[DarkCock]

I thought Janiah Barker was the difference last night. And I don't know how much playing time she would have gotten if Rickea J didn't get in 1st half foul trouble. Honestly, it was bit of a lucky win.

Janiah Barker will eventually be a better basketball player than Rickea Jackson and Angel Reese. She's THAT talented. She can score at all 3 levels.



We'll see how good the USA coach is tonight. Angel Reese bully ball didn't work the first time against Brazil. Will coach stick with her or give more playing time to Barker and Betts?

 

[Gamecock Lincoln]

I thought Janiah Barker was the difference last night. And I don't know how much playing time she would have gotten if Rickea J didn't get in 1st half foul trouble. Honestly, it was bit of a lucky win.

Janiah Barker will eventually be a better basketball player than Rickea Jackson and Angel Reese. She's THAT talented. She can score at all 3 levels.



We'll see how good the USA coach is tonight. Angel Reese bully ball didn't work the first time against Brazil. Will coach stick with her or give more playing time to Barker and Betts?

Barker is going to be special. Wish she would have landed at SC

 

[Gamekem]

I thought Janiah Barker was the difference last night. And I don't know how much playing time she would have gotten if Rickea J didn't get in 1st half foul trouble. Honestly, it was bit of a lucky win.

Janiah Barker will eventually be a better basketball player than Rickea Jackson and Angel Reese. She's THAT talented. She can score at all 3 levels.



We'll see how good the USA coach is tonight. Angel Reese bully ball didn't work the first time against Brazil. Will coach stick with her or give more playing time to Barker and Betts?

I really like Barker, she got totally hosed with her 4th foul. She went for a steal but got called for a foul that was clearly on Edwards who was holding her arm. That call really changed the game in Canada's favor.

I think Barker has the biggest upside of those 3 you mentioned, partially due to her age but I do think Rickea could be great as well. She can do it all but her biggest issue is her efficiency. As for Angel she has a lot of heart but her game is really limited. She really needs to develop some post moves and/or a jumper if she wants to play at the next level. She's getting tons of rebounds but a good portion of them are from her own missed shots.

Also I have no faith in the Team USA coach, her rotations have been awful and she has way too much faith in Deja Kelly. She's not a PG and is way too offensive minded for someone who doesn't shoot the ball well.

 

[winloseortie]

I thought Janiah Barker was the difference last night. And I don't know how much playing time she would have gotten if Rickea J didn't get in 1st half foul trouble. Honestly, it was bit of a lucky win.

Janiah Barker will eventually be a better basketball player than Rickea Jackson and Angel Reese. She's THAT talented. She can score at all 3 levels.



We'll see how good the USA coach is tonight. Angel Reese bully ball didn't work the first time against Brazil. Will coach stick with her or give more playing time to Barker and Betts?

I think Angel Reese is a taller version of Anriel Howard, who played at A&M and Miss st. Both were relentless rebounders. Their offensive games had no mid range component. Their post moves are rudimentary, almost, “I am stronger and more determined than you. I WILL GET TO THE HOOP.” You look at their shooting % and you think, “Hey, pretty good!” Until You realize every shot was 5 feet or less.

Both are great college players, that I would have loved on my team. But when faced with physical equals, the rebounding still happened but the scoring took a dive.

Anriel was honorable mention AA and all SEC. However her WNBA career lasted 3 games, 20 minutes, 5 points and 3 rebounds. Doc Moonlight Graham territory. She has however rebranded as Lash Legend in the WWE, yes, she is a heel.
If Angel doesn’t expand her game offensively she might consider WWE. She would fit in famously as a heel and make A TON of money

 

[CockyGirl]

I think Angel Reese is a taller version of Anriel Howard, who played at A&M and Miss st. Both were relentless rebounders. Their offensive games had no mid range component. Their post moves are rudimentary, almost, “I am stronger and more determined than you. I WILL GET TO THE HOOP.” You look at their shooting % and you think, “Hey, pretty good!” Until You realize every shot was 5 feet or less.

Both are great college players, that I would have loved on my team. But when faced with physical equals, the rebounding still happened but the scoring took a dive.

Anriel was honorable mention AA and all SEC. However her WNBA career lasted 3 games, 20 minutes, 5 points and 3 rebounds. Doc Moonlight Graham territory. She has however rebranded as Lash Legend in the WWE, yes, she is a heel.
If Angel doesn’t expand her game offensively she might consider WWE. She would fit in famously as a heel and make A TON of money

Angel definitely has the theatrics for WWE!!!

 

[DarkCock]

Who's too short now?

 

[Dreaus]

Kamilla Cardosa 18 points 11 rebounds as Brazil defeats USA FIBA Americup. Cardosa ate Byyou Barbie soup.

 

[Whiterockcock69]

Kamilla Cardosa 18 points 11 rebounds as Brazil defeats USA FIBA Americup. Cardosa ate Byyou Barbie soup.

Make that 20 points and player of the game.

 

[DarkCock]

Best player on the court

 

[Gamekem]

Not the result I wanted but at least Kamilla went off. Rickea and Betts the only players who came to play. The shooting percentages were horrendous.

 

[Gamekem]

 

[Prestonyte]

I've come at accept and appreciate that Dawn isn't about adjustments. Or even winning championships. She's about creating a family. This woman, without an immediate family of her own, has made her basketball program into one. It's something special. The "Fams" have lead the nation in attendance for nearly a decade. The best basketball player in the world, A'ja Wilson, just picked 2 former Gamecock players to be on her team in the WNBA all-star game. There is a real bond between coaches, players and fans. All the championships and wins are a byproduct of the "Fam" she has created. She's going to stay loyal to that family, even if it costs her championships. We all know which players didn't show up against Iowa, and Dawn knew it as well. She can read a stat sheet. But she wasn't going to make the "adjustments" needed to ensure a victory. We can criticize her for that, and I have, but we shouldn't lose sight of the AMAZING program she has built here. She's the best coach this university has ever seen. The old farts like to reminisce about the McGuire days; McGuire didn't accomplish half of what Dawn has accomplished here. She's a legend. We most likely will never see another Gamecock program consistently this good again. I'm going to enjoy every minute of this ride. I can't wait for the season to start.

I don't see how being loyal to the Fam and accepting defeat by failing to make adjustments is doing what is best for the Fam. I'm sure the Fam would accept any adjustment which benefits the Fam. Similar situation to a baseball team getting bombed and the coach fails to make a pitching change to be loyal to the Team - not going to happen, particularly in a championship game.

 

[winloseortie]

Not the result I wanted but at least Kamilla went off. Rickea and Betts the only players who came to play. The shooting percentages were horrendous.

Barbie shot 10-31 in the knockout stages

 

[Gamekem]

 

[Gamekem]

Barbie shot 10-31 in the knockout stages

Yeah it's really bad, for her sake I hope she goes to work in the gym. She has a huge following but she has to improve her skill set if she wants to live up to the hype.

 

[winloseortie]

Yeah it's really bad, for her sake I hope she goes to work in the gym. She has a huge following but she has to improve her skill set if she wants to live up to the hype.

Odds that no Gamecock is named Media Preseason 1st team All SEC? My guesses. My hunch is Cardoso will be overlooked by media not coaches.
Barbie
HVL
Morrow
Rickea Jackson
Hayley Frank
Tamari Key

 

[DarkCock]

Odds that no Gamecock is named Media Preseason 1st team All SEC? My guesses. My hunch is Cardoso will be overlooked by media not coaches.
Barbie
HVL
Morrow
Rickea Jackson
Hayley Frank
Tamari Key

I don't think Key will get the spot over Cardoso. If for no other reason than concerns about her health.

I also think the two former Oregon guards, Paopao and Rogers deserve consideration. Paopao was 1st team All-PAC 12 in 2021 and 22. Someone would have to be a real SEC Homer to vote for Frank over her.

 

[DarkCock]

Barbie shot 10-31 in the knockout stages

Yeah, she had 18 rebounds in the first knockout game against Colombia. So her stats in the final 2 games against Canada and Brazil must have been abysmal. When she can't bully someone, she doesn't have a plan B.

Despite her limitations, she's only been on the losing side of 4 games between college and international play this season. Kamilla was on the winning side of 3 of those 4 games (Rickea Jackson was on the other one). I think that's telling.

 

[DarkCock]

I don't see how being loyal to the Fam and accepting defeat by failing to make adjustments is doing what is best for the Fam. I'm sure the Fam would accept any adjustment which benefits the Fam. Similar situation to a baseball team getting bombed and the coach fails to make a pitching change to be loyal to the Team - not going to happen, particularly in a championship game.

If you have a 4 year captain who's been your starting pitcher on day 3 for 3 straight years and your team is undefeated on the season and you decide to stick with him in the rotation, despite some shaky starts, that would be considered loyalty. Maybe to a fault, but loyal nonetheless. "Ride or die."

Back to basketball, Fletcher and Saxton didn't return the game after they "bombed" at the start of the 2nd half, so Dawn did make adjustments. Just too late. I railed about our starting lineup all last season, but it's time to move on now.

 

[Prestonyte]

If you have a 4 year captain who's been your starting pitcher on day 3 for 3 straight years and your team is undefeated on the season and you decide to stick with him in the rotation, despite some shaky starts, that would be considered loyalty. Maybe to a fault, but loyal nonetheless. "Ride or die."

Back to basketball, Fletcher and Saxton didn't return the game after they "bombed" at the start of the 2nd half, so Dawn did make adjustments. Just too late. I railed about our starting lineup all last season, but it's time to move on now.

You missed the key point of the post below. Starting the pitcher is one thing- failing to take him out when getting shellacked in a championship game is a totally different story and is a detriment to the team (Fam) and the individual.

Similar situation to a baseball team getting bombed and the coach fails to make a pitching change to be loyal to the Team - not going to happen, particularly in a championship game.

 

[Whiterockcock69]

I thought about this last night. Regardless, the best NCAA WBB team in America slept in Columbia SC for the last four years. Including the Covid year, these girls were clearly #1. Take away the “pushing the receiver in the back” (Brinkley I think) and the “field goal attempt” (Lexie HullI I know) and even then a tip-in missed by inches not once but twice that year, winning it in a walk in 22 and then the multi-faceted abomination in 2023, this team could was one of the great ones of all time. Their four year record is probably only matched in history by UT and UConn. We had the best team in the nation for four straight years!

Do not be discouraged. I think Ashlynn is going to play on a different level than most women with multiple dunks next year. Do you realize how strong this woman is? The rest are great and although they are all talented I see Fulwiley as being on another level as well.

 

[Gamekem]

 

[Gamekem]

Look whose next to Chloe, hopefully her and Joyce are forming a bond.

 

[DarkCock]

Not the result I wanted but at least Kamilla went off. Rickea and Betts the only players who came to play. The shooting percentages were horrendous.

Dawn coached our Americup team 2 years ago. Wonder why they couldn't get a more prominent coach for this year's team?

I have to question the roster construction as well. Gray and Hsu didn't play any meaning minutes. Why not add another legitimate 5 to the roster instead? We can see in these highlights that Cardoso was too big for Reese to guard. Too fast for Betts, but at least Betts could keep her off the glass.



I guess Azzi Fudd declined due to injury concerns. We could have really used an off the ball player who could hit perimeter shots consistently.

 

[winloseortie]

Dawn coached our Americup team 2 years ago. Wonder why they couldn't get a more prominent coach for this year's team?

I have to question the roster construction as well. Gray and Hsu didn't play any meaning minutes. Why not add another legitimate 5 to the roster instead? We can see in these highlights that Cardoso was too big for Reese to guard. Too fast for Betts, but at least Betts could keep her off the glass.



I guess Azzi Fudd declined due to injury concerns. We could have really used an off the ball player who could hit perimeter shots consistently.

You forget how few true quality post players(6’5” or better) there are. Ayoka Lee and Tamari Key still coming off injuries and they are both limited post players to begin with. Liz Kitley would have really helped. Who else was out there?

 

[CockyGirl]

Look whose next to Chloe, hopefully her and Joyce are forming a bond.

I hope Chloe has been talking Joyce up while training together. I also noticed Joyce shared a video on instagram of Raven making a play during the Americup. Only one she shared so that's a good sign right?

 

[CockyGirl]

Read on another board that Aaliyah Del Rosario had to pull out of the USA U19 team. Anyone hear why?

 

[winloseortie]

Read on another board that Aaliyah Del Rosario had to pull out of the USA U19 team. Anyone hear why?

I was just going to ask the same question. She was replaced by Breya Cunningham. Cunningham was added June 29, it was very quiet. Possible reasons????

 

[DarkCock]

You forget how few true quality post players(6’5” or better) there are. Ayoka Lee and Tamari Key still coming off injuries and they are both limited post players to begin with. Liz Kitley would have really helped. Who else was out there?

I have been trying to find a complete roster of the 22 invites to try out, just to see which ten got cut. No luck so far.

 

[CockyGirl]

Here is the article announcing the players invited to try out

2023 USA Women’s AmeriCup Team Trials Participants Announced - USA Basketball

As the USA prepares for the 2023 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup, set for July 1-9 in Leon, Mexico, 19 athletes are expected to participate in the 2023 USA Women’s AmeriCup Team trials May 11-15 in Colorado Springs.

www.usab.com

 

[winloseortie]

I have been trying to find a complete roster of the 22 invites to try out, just to see which ten got cut. No luck so far.

Found it

2023 USA Women’s AmeriCup Team Trials Participants Announced - USA Basketball

As the USA prepares for the 2023 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup, set for July 1-9 in Leon, Mexico, 19 athletes are expected to participate in the 2023 USA Women’s AmeriCup Team trials May 11-15 in Colorado Springs.

www.usab.com

 

[DarkCock]

Here is the article announcing the players invited to try out

2023 USA Women’s AmeriCup Team Trials Participants Announced - USA Basketball

As the USA prepares for the 2023 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup, set for July 1-9 in Leon, Mexico, 19 athletes are expected to participate in the 2023 USA Women’s AmeriCup Team trials May 11-15 in Colorado Springs.

www.usab.com

I would have given Markowski as spot over Gray. Gray seems like a redundant player who had little opportunity to see playing time. Murkowski is a very good defensive rebounder. She shot 33% from 3, so someone who could potentially pull the opposing big away from the basket. The team was constructed with the idea that Reese is a multi-positional player. In reality, though, not really.

Interesting that the DePaul coach was 1 of 2 people responsible for selecting the roster. Makes leaving Morrow off the roster a little curious.

 

[DarkCock]

You forget how few true quality post players(6’5” or better) there are. Ayoka Lee and Tamari Key still coming off injuries and they are both limited post players to begin with. Liz Kitley would have really helped. Who else was out there?

Well, Brink would have made a difference, for sure. But I believe she chose to play 3-on-3 instead.

 

[Gamekem]

I would have given Markowski as spot over Gray. Gray seems like a redundant player who had little opportunity to see playing time. Murkowski is a very good defensive rebounder. She shot 33% from 3, so someone who could potentially pull the opposing big away from the basket. The team was constructed with the idea that Reese is a multi-positional player. In reality, though, not really.

Interesting that the DePaul coach was 1 of 2 people responsible for selecting the roster. Makes leaving Morrow off the roster a little curious.

I can see why they didn't select Morrow, I'm probably the biggest fan of her game here. She's relentless and has heart, much like Reese but she's undersized and her efficiency from range didn't seem like a need for this squad. I think what this team needed was better guards more than anything.

 

[CockyGirl]

Fulwiley posted a little snippet from practice on her Insta story

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[DarkCock]

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What I noticed was Watkins preparing to set the high screen. I hope to see more of that this coming season. Both Fulwiley and Paopao are difficult to defend in the pick and roll. Opponents MUST respect their outside shot.



Watkins is an absolute brick wall out on the court. She should be an excellent screener with the athleticism to catch and finish at the basket. Cardoso had a lot of success in the PnR at the Americup tournament.

 

[CockyGirl]

Not holding my breath on this one as Smith is a west coast girl but still nice to be in her top 4 … if true!

 

[cockyclt]

Not holding my breath on this one as Smith is a west coast girl but still nice to be in her top 4 … if true!

I know given the distance she's a long shot, but I would sure love to have her. I think she would be absolutely perfect for a Dawn team.

 

[winloseortie]

Not holding my breath on this one as Smith is a west coast girl but still nice to be in her top 4 … if true!

I know given the distance she's a long shot, but I would sure love to have her. I think she would be absolutely perfect for a Dawn team.

I Don’t think Dawn has intentionally and energetically recruited California until recently. Help me out with her history out there.

Big push for JuJu Watkins last season. In early and strong this season with Morgan Cheli, Jordan Lee and Kennedy Smith. It’s going to happen. We just need that ONE and they need to succeed and blaze a path. Maybe that path has already been blazed by PaoPao!?

 

[Gamekem]

I Don’t think Dawn has intentionally and energetically recruited California until recently. Help me out with her history out there.

Big push for JuJu Watkins last season. In early and strong this season with Morgan Cheli, Jordan Lee and Kennedy Smith. It’s going to happen. We just need that ONE and they need to succeed and blaze a path. Maybe that path has already been blazed by PaoPao!?

Does Littleton count, if we're counting PaoPao.