Unless White has to do something now about her contract right now, I think giving her another year might be the better play.
2024-2025 WBB Team (2022-present)
- Thread starter TN-Gamecock
- Start date
I see a lot of people picking PAC-12 teams, in particular in the 2 matchups against ACC teams. I don't know...I watched a lot of PAC-12 Friday night basketball and as much as I enjoyed it I have to say that most teams lack athletic guards. Nearly every team remaining has at least one quality athletic guard, but that's usually it.
* Stanford has been dealing with this issue ever since Kiana Williams left. This season, I've seen them struggle to defend the perimeter against any team with capable guards. Duke took them to overtime in Palo Alto this season. NC State, if nothing else, is very athletic at the guard position. Stanford has the clear advantage down load, but you just never know how the game will be officiated.
* Oregon State is the one top PAC-12 team that doesn't have a single athletic guard. Out of 360 teams in the country, the Beavers are 358th in steals. They are dead last in their opponent's turnovers. Notre Dame, on the other hand, has the nation's leader in steals, Hannah Hidalgo. Again, it could come down to officiating. Oregon St has the advantage inside in both size and depth. Notre Dame, however, did a nice job of offsetting Ole Miss' size advantage. Toss up for me.
* UCLA is the one PAC-12 team with multiple athletics guards in Kiki Rice and Charisma Osborne. Londynn Jones, unfortunately, couldn't make a shot in the ocean lately. She needs to get going early against LSU. Of course, I'm picking UCLA in this one since I'm going to be rooting for them. tbh, though, my head says LSU.
* Stanford has been dealing with this issue ever since Kiana Williams left. This season, I've seen them struggle to defend the perimeter against any team with capable guards. Duke took them to overtime in Palo Alto this season. NC State, if nothing else, is very athletic at the guard position. Stanford has the clear advantage down load, but you just never know how the game will be officiated.
* Oregon State is the one top PAC-12 team that doesn't have a single athletic guard. Out of 360 teams in the country, the Beavers are 358th in steals. They are dead last in their opponent's turnovers. Notre Dame, on the other hand, has the nation's leader in steals, Hannah Hidalgo. Again, it could come down to officiating. Oregon St has the advantage inside in both size and depth. Notre Dame, however, did a nice job of offsetting Ole Miss' size advantage. Toss up for me.
* UCLA is the one PAC-12 team with multiple athletics guards in Kiki Rice and Charisma Osborne. Londynn Jones, unfortunately, couldn't make a shot in the ocean lately. She needs to get going early against LSU. Of course, I'm picking UCLA in this one since I'm going to be rooting for them. tbh, though, my head says LSU.
WGAF, oh that’s right, you do. Always with the Iowa/Clark vibes.
Last edited:
Yes, I think when one team's bench outscores the next three highest scoring benches _combined_ that has to mean something. It may not be everything, but it's definitely something. I doubt any of the other remaining 15 coaches share his uncertainty.
Let the numbers be down as long as we win it all.
This guy is a dic*k. He has attacked Coach Staley and has gotten very personal with his attacks on our coach, players and program while kissing up to Mulkey. Zero respect for anything he has to say.
Not a dig at you @DarkCock for posting.
This that and the other
Coaches
Harper has 4 or 5 years left on her contract. Their fanbase is ready to move on but I think she gets one more year. I imagine AD White will have someone lined up to immediately move in to Rocky Top.
Amanda Butler was the lowest paid coach in the ACC. They gave Poppie a significant raise but he is still in the bottom third. More importantly they gave him 6 years. I would guess they basically told him the first two seasons don’t count.
My question for Brooks is roster. If he can retain Petty, Scherr and Russell, bring 2 or 3 from Va. Tech including recruits and pluck another two out of portal…..well that is an NIT team, maybe a bubble team.
Would LOVE to see Kamilla or Dawn reach out to their incoming freshman center.
Clara Silva
Commitment date: Sept. 3, 2023
Club: Unicaja Baloncesto
Stars: 5
Quick facts: Though she isn’t in ESPN’s recruiting rankings because she’s from overseas, Silva is arguably the biggest commit of the 2024 class for Virginia Tech. She was highly sought after and chose the Hokies over a number of blue bloods, including UConn, Tennessee, Louisville and Maryland. She’s part of the reason why Tech’s class is sixth in the country — if she lived in the U.S., she’d be a top-10 prospect.
Pingeton appears to have gotten a stay.
WHY??? No Frank or Dembele next year. Slaughter, Judd and Schreacke are good not great and would be very valuable portal additions to the right teams. Cue up The Clash, “Should I stay or should I go”.
Neighbors
Seat got really hot with Taliah Scott and the Barger sisters, Wolfen and Poffen leaving. Cue up Sean Penn movie, “Dead Man Walking”.
Coaches
Harper has 4 or 5 years left on her contract. Their fanbase is ready to move on but I think she gets one more year. I imagine AD White will have someone lined up to immediately move in to Rocky Top.
Amanda Butler was the lowest paid coach in the ACC. They gave Poppie a significant raise but he is still in the bottom third. More importantly they gave him 6 years. I would guess they basically told him the first two seasons don’t count.
My question for Brooks is roster. If he can retain Petty, Scherr and Russell, bring 2 or 3 from Va. Tech including recruits and pluck another two out of portal…..well that is an NIT team, maybe a bubble team.
Would LOVE to see Kamilla or Dawn reach out to their incoming freshman center.
Clara Silva
Commitment date: Sept. 3, 2023
Club: Unicaja Baloncesto
Stars: 5
Quick facts: Though she isn’t in ESPN’s recruiting rankings because she’s from overseas, Silva is arguably the biggest commit of the 2024 class for Virginia Tech. She was highly sought after and chose the Hokies over a number of blue bloods, including UConn, Tennessee, Louisville and Maryland. She’s part of the reason why Tech’s class is sixth in the country — if she lived in the U.S., she’d be a top-10 prospect.
Pingeton appears to have gotten a stay.
WHY??? No Frank or Dembele next year. Slaughter, Judd and Schreacke are good not great and would be very valuable portal additions to the right teams. Cue up The Clash, “Should I stay or should I go”.
Neighbors
Seat got really hot with Taliah Scott and the Barger sisters, Wolfen and Poffen leaving. Cue up Sean Penn movie, “Dead Man Walking”.
Last edited:
No offense taken. I posted because he was a big Clark defender in the past. Shocking she lost him.
I think this would be an ideal time to make a change at tenn, assuming you had a potential good hire. Just think what they would have been without Rickea Jackson this season. She carried the team. She's be gone and no high profile recruits coming in. Harper's going to have to rely on the transfer portal once again.This that and the other
Coaches
Harper has 4 or 5 years left on her contract. Their fanbase is ready to move on but I think she gets one more year. I imagine AD White will have someone lined up to immediately move in to Rocky Top.
Amanda Butler was the lowest paid coach in the ACC. They gave Poppie a significant raise but he is still in the bottom third. More importantly they gave him 6 years. I would guess they basically told him the first two seasons don’t count.
My question for Brooks is roster. If he can retain Petty, Scherr and Russell, bring 2 or 3 from Va. Tech including recruits and pluck another two out of portal…..well that is an NIT team, maybe a bubble team.
Would LOVE to see Kamilla or Dawn reach out to their incoming freshman center.
Clara Silva
Commitment date: Sept. 3, 2023
Club: Unicaja Baloncesto
Stars: 5
Quick facts: Though she isn’t in ESPN’s recruiting rankings because she’s from overseas, Silva is arguably the biggest commit of the 2024 class for Virginia Tech. She was highly sought after and chose the Hokies over a number of blue bloods, including UConn, Tennessee, Louisville and Maryland. She’s part of the reason why Tech’s class is sixth in the country — if she lived in the U.S., she’d be a top-10 prospect.
Pingeton appears to have gotten a stay.
WHY??? No Frank or Dembele next year. Slaughter, Judd and Schreacke are good not great and would be very valuable portal additions to the right teams. Cue up The Clash, “Should I stay or should I go”.
Neighbors
This, That, and the other
Recruiting, specifically Watkins and Fulwiley. This board proclaimed loudly that both were ranked too low
Watkins was #12 in her class, as a sophomore she was #1 or #2. Her year was loaded with bigs.
In fact SEVEN Bigs were ranked ahead of her.
Betts UCLA I get that
Beers Oregon State very productive and we might get to compare head to head
Gardener Oregon State NO
Patterson UConn NO
Brady UConn NO
Barker Auburn NO
Nnaji Arizona NO
Fulwiley was ranked #13 with 7 guards ahead of her.
Juju Watkins USCw get that but she chose a place to be the show
Hannah Hidalgo ND get that BUT project their stats over 40 minutes and it’s a push
Williams LSU let’s revote on SEC FOY, we got the better deal
Jadyn Donovan Duke oh hell no
Kamorea Arnold UCONN Very good but nope
Taliah Scott Arkansas excellent but head case and nope
Zoe Brooks NCSU chose a very similar path to MiLaysia went to a good team to be a part of something big. Still take Lay
Recruiting, specifically Watkins and Fulwiley. This board proclaimed loudly that both were ranked too low
Watkins was #12 in her class, as a sophomore she was #1 or #2. Her year was loaded with bigs.
In fact SEVEN Bigs were ranked ahead of her.
Betts UCLA I get that
Beers Oregon State very productive and we might get to compare head to head
Gardener Oregon State NO
Patterson UConn NO
Brady UConn NO
Barker Auburn NO
Nnaji Arizona NO
Fulwiley was ranked #13 with 7 guards ahead of her.
Juju Watkins USCw get that but she chose a place to be the show
Hannah Hidalgo ND get that BUT project their stats over 40 minutes and it’s a push
Williams LSU let’s revote on SEC FOY, we got the better deal
Jadyn Donovan Duke oh hell no
Kamorea Arnold UCONN Very good but nope
Taliah Scott Arkansas excellent but head case and nope
Zoe Brooks NCSU chose a very similar path to MiLaysia went to a good team to be a part of something big. Still take Lay
Last edited:
What are y'alls guesses on Where Saylor Poffenbarger ends up?
Edited to add: She appears to be following several of the Bama players. Also has a brother (or close relative) who is a QB at Univ of Miami
Edited to add: She appears to be following several of the Bama players. Also has a brother (or close relative) who is a QB at Univ of Miami
Last edited:
Bama plays 4 out, so that would be a basketball fit for her. I remember when it was considered taboo to transfer within the conference, now it seems players would prefer to transfer within the conference. Mingo-Young has played for nearly every SEC school in Mississippi and Alabama.
Even though Whitlock may have a point in this case, Whitlock has become a hack of the highest order. He just called our team uncoached (Clear shot at Dawn Staley) last week. All he does is take shots at successful Black people for the giggles of conservatives. He is the sports version of Officer Tatum.
Bama is a roster to pay attention to…. Barker, McQueen and Nye are all good players but not WNBA. They all have a Covid year.
IF IF they came back added Poffenbarger along with their 2 top
recruits it has the makings of top 25 team. But that’s a lot of IFS
Syracuse women’s basketball: center Marilena Triantafylli enters transfer portal
The first change to Syracuse’s roster in the offseason.
www.nunesmagician.com
Post season includes SEC TOURNAMENT
Kitts
18 minutes per game
11 ppg
23-31 fg 74.2%
9-11 ft 82%
6 rpg
Fulwiley
16 minutes per game
16 ppg
28-55 fg 51%
14-29 3pt 48%
Kitts
18 minutes per game
11 ppg
23-31 fg 74.2%
9-11 ft 82%
6 rpg
Fulwiley
16 minutes per game
16 ppg
28-55 fg 51%
14-29 3pt 48%
Last edited:
I went back and found the time when they played together. It was an effective lineup, maybe the best offensive lineup we could put out there with Cardoso and Feagin surrounded by shooters (Paopao, Tessa, Fulwiley).
However, I think it's telling that Dawn waited until the 4th quarter of a 40+ point blowout, with no one in foul trouble, and UNC playing a 4 (Ustby) whose range is 10 feet from the basket, before she played them together. I suspect the only reason she did is the potential that she would be forced to play the combination if Watkins and Kitts get in foul trouble. Or, maybe, if we face a team like Stanford with two legitimate post players.
That's my guess anyway. Supposedly, the reason Feagin hasn't been playing more, despite awesome offensive analytics, is her defense. I think defense on the perimeter, specifically. Her low post defense has been pretty good. In particular, I thought she did a good job against Angel Reese in the SEC Championship Game. Watkins is so lean that she sometimes has a difficult time maintaining her position against bulky players like Pili and Javon Nicholson. Feagin is heavier in the lower body and, thus, more difficult to dislodge under the basket.
I could be wrong, but I would be surprised to see Feagin at the 4 against Indiana. Garzon can hit the 3. Watkins is the perfect player to defend her. She's also a good matchup for Chloe since she's not a banger underneath.
Edit: Garszon can hit the 3. Had to change it.
Last edited:
Women's transfer rankings: There's a new No. 1 (and No. 2)
More than 1,300 women's college basketball players entered the transfer portal. Who are the top players looking for a new school next season?
www.espn.com
Last year, against Iowa, our bench scored 38 points and grabbed 28 rebounds (3 more than the Hawkeyes had as a team). The difference between this year and last year are our STARTERS.
This tweet from one of the hosts of a Tar Heel wbb podcast is on the money.
Though, I knew even earlier: when I saw Watkins was in the starting lineup.
Dawn sent the message she wasn't messing around.
That evil Dawn Staley! I swear 
Right? I love the people who want to paint her in a bad light. No other coach supports their university like she does.
I had to giggle the other day … a hater on another board went on and on about how incredibly rude it was that Dawn had her dog at the press conference. The poster said she should know not everyone is comfortable with dogs
I had to giggle the other day … a hater on another board went on and on about how incredibly rude it was that Dawn had her dog at the press conference. The poster said she should know not everyone is comfortable with dogs
Some of us are not comfortable with people who are not comfortable with dogs.Right? I love the people who want to paint her in a bad light. No other coach supports their university like she does.
I had to giggle the other day … a hater on another board went on and on about how incredibly rude it was that Dawn had her dog at the press conference. The poster said she should know not everyone is comfortable with dogs
Champ has been to enough of those that he doesn't need Dawn any more!Right? I love the people who want to paint her in a bad light. No other coach supports their university like she does.
I had to giggle the other day … a hater on another board went on and on about how incredibly rude it was that Dawn had her dog at the press conference. The poster said she should know not everyone is comfortable with dogs
South Carolina vs. Indiana: Predictions, odds, how to watch and listen
Predictions, odds, TV channel, web streaming, and radio options for the South Carolina-Indiana NCAA Women's Tournament game.
I don't have a problem with Dawn bringing dogs to whatever she wants. It's her program. However, I have to raise my hand. I'm not infatuated with dogs and there have been friends and family members that I don't visit them too fast because of their dogs. Some people don't control their dogs and not all people want dogs sniffing all up on them. Sniffing their food, etc. You don't want to tell them because you don't want to hurt their feelings. So, you just stop coming around.Some of us are not comfortable with people who are not comfortable with dogs.
Last edited:
Joyce Edwards is the National Gatorade Player of the Year!!!!
South Carolina women's basketball signee Joyce Edwards is the Gatorade National Player of the Year
South Carolina signee Joyce Edwards has been named the 2023-24 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
She gets it
www.slamonline.com
Joyce Edwards Talks All-Around Game, Dawn Staley and South Carolina
Joyce Edwards just helped lead her Camden High team to back-to-back state titles. Now, she's ready for what's next and taking her talent to South Carolina.
www.slamonline.com
Future lineup: 2025-26
Watkins Sr. (HS AA)
Kitts Sr. (HS AA)
Fulwiley Jr. (HS AA)
Raven Sr. (HS AA)
Tessa Jr. (HS AA)
McDaniels So. (HS AA)
Edwards So. (HS AA POY)
Tac So. 5 star
Dawn will add 1-2 bigs along the way and a wing.
Watkins Sr. (HS AA)
Kitts Sr. (HS AA)
Fulwiley Jr. (HS AA)
Raven Sr. (HS AA)
Tessa Jr. (HS AA)
McDaniels So. (HS AA)
Edwards So. (HS AA POY)
Tac So. 5 star
Dawn will add 1-2 bigs along the way and a wing.
South Carolina women's basketball: Former Teammates Te-Hina Paopao and Sydney Parrish reunite as opponents
Te-Hina Paopao and Sydney Parrish have been roommates, teammates, and now opponents, but mostly they've been friends.
Everything Dawn Staley said before South Carolina's NCAA Tournament game versus Indiana
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley held a press conference to preview the Gamecocks' NCAA Tournament game vs Indiana.
Everything Chloe Kitts, Te-Hina Paopao said before South Carolina's NCAA Tournament game versus Indiana
South Carolina women's basketball players Chloe Kitts and Te-Hina Poapoa held a press conference to preview the Gamecocks' NCAA Tournament game vs Indiana.
Fun Fact
We are second in the nation in team scoring at 86 points per game, but no one player is in the top 250.
We are second in the nation in team scoring at 86 points per game, but no one player is in the top 250.
Last edited:
I'm guessing we've had at least 7 different players lead us in scoring. Everyone except Feagin, Walker and maybe Raven.