2024-2025 WBB Team (2022-present)
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Remember after the SEC Dust up, I refuse to call it a fight, Flau’jae called Dawn and apologized. Dawn had tried to make sure things went OK with her brother. Dawn asked permission if she could reveal some of the contents of their call. Flau’jae said yes and Dawn was very respectful of Flau’jae when she spoke publicly about it.
Imagine that, the opposing coach of your rival having your back when you confessed to her that you and your family messed up. Don’t think that kind of support is abounding in the bayou.
I don't know what to make of that. Sometimes these players tweet signals I don't pick up on right away.
I'd love to have had a year of Brink. I'm just raving out loud.
Certainly, but sometimes exigency forecloses judiciousness. A door opens and you have to walk through it because the floor you're standing on is collapsing.
So this is a THIRD CT player, beyond DeBerry and Bettencourt? Because, I can't see either of those two being considered a "major" player. Although with some folks, ALL CT players are major players, even if they hardly play.....
King, I love you, man. A wise man, especially with your hatred of NC State. But, that first sentence sounds like a line from a student paper during thesaurus week in English class
Bueckers isn't going anywhere, so someone else. Azzi Fudd is a possibility, if the two tweets are related. The perimeter is getting crowded there.
I came by it honestly, Brother.King, I love you, man. A wise man, especially with your hatred of NC State. But, that first sentence sounds like a line from a student paper during thesaurus week in English class
Dawn Staley admits she had to address her 'PTSD' in real time in National Championship
South Carolina breaks down the emotions that came with facing Iowa once again in the postseason following the Gamecocks national title win.
Lisa Bluder: Dawn Staley is the leader of women's basketball
Following the national championship game, Iowa HC Lisa Bluder called South Carolina's Dawn Staley the leader of women's basketball.
She and Dawn had a nice moment after the SECC game and Dawn publicly praised her, I think they really like each other. She won’t be coming to SC, but after the dust up early in the season between her family and Reese’s, would not shock me if she moved on.
It’s his “thing”, everyone has a thing I suppose. No worries.King, I love you, man. A wise man, especially with your hatred of NC State. But, that first sentence sounds like a line from a student paper during thesaurus week in English class
No problem with your assessment, and that’s why I said only if the chemistry was there!!
From GamecockCentral's Chris Wellbaum...
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South Carolina women's basketball: Was 2024 Dawn Staley's best coaching job?
South Carolina replaced all five starters in 2024 and still went undefeated. But was this really Dawn Staley's best coaching job?
Did you see ESPN dropped Joyce in their rankings, despite winning Gatorade National Player of the Year and Co-MVP of the McDonald's All-American Game (also named all-tournament at the U19 FIBA tourney)? 
Are you at all surprised?Did you see ESPN dropped Joyce in their rankings, despite winning Gatorade National Player of the Year and Co-MVP of the McDonald's All-American Game (also named all-tournament at the U19 FIBA tourney)?
to #3 ?!Did you see ESPN dropped Joyce in their rankings, despite winning Gatorade National Player of the Year and Co-MVP of the McDonald's All-American Game (also named all-tournament at the U19 FIBA tourney)?
saw that too and thought what a joke. then I remembered a SC recruit/signee rated #3 in the 2019 ESPN rankings that turned into a future national player of the year & the eventual #1 draft pick in her class.
can’t wait to watch Joyce next year in the garnet & black.
They also ranked Fulwiley outside the top 10 and Tessa at #25.
If memory serves, they also dropped Maddy Mcdaniel from 11-14. I am sure injury is part of that. Its ok though, recruiting is a crap shoot for these people who make these rankings. I saw one the other day ( I think prospect nation) that had Aliyah Boston as the #11 player in her class behind players like Ashley Owusu, Sam Brunelle, Anaya Peoples, Nya Green, Jordan Horston, Rickea Jackson, and others. It is all based on ones opinion and that usually isnt right on target.
In the 22 class, ESPN ranked UConn forward recruits Ayanna Patterson at #4 & Ice Brady #5 .
both rated ahead of Ashlyn at #12.
It doesn’t bother me. 1-3 in this class has rotated between the same 3 players for 2 years. Clearly they are in a separate category. We already had a pg AND Cambridge didn't go to a rival. We got a home towner who fits our positional needs and understands the demands of our program.
Also I trust Dawn’s eye over HoopGurlz’s. Watkins, Kitts, Fulwiley and Tessa graded higher for Dawn than in the services. I believe Tac falls in that category. To add to that, Paopao was the best fit and had the biggest impact of ANY player in the portal.
And another thing….. This staff, and that includes Binetti, seem to do a great job of developing talent. Look at LSU, in three years the only player I feel who has gotten better is Flau’jae AND she has a personal trainer who works with her everyday. She is remarkably focused.
Also I trust Dawn’s eye over HoopGurlz’s. Watkins, Kitts, Fulwiley and Tessa graded higher for Dawn than in the services. I believe Tac falls in that category. To add to that, Paopao was the best fit and had the biggest impact of ANY player in the portal.
And another thing….. This staff, and that includes Binetti, seem to do a great job of developing talent. Look at LSU, in three years the only player I feel who has gotten better is Flau’jae AND she has a personal trainer who works with her everyday. She is remarkably focused.
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Kamilla Cardoso going from national champion to top WNBA Draft selection in whirlwind week: 'Just so excited'
Kamilla Cardoso is living a whirlwind of a week, but there is not much to complain about being a national champion and a top WNBA draft pick within just a few days.
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ESPN moved Hines up 9 spots after committing to LSU.
Seems like Dawn has earned that kind of respect. She has proven to be a good evaluater of talent. So Tac should be moving up, not down.
It doesn’t really matter, I guess. Just more incentive for our incoming class to play well.
New video from the UCONN guy on Adhel Tac. Give it a view. The more views he gets for Carolina videos, the more he'll do, I'm sure. He gives a good explanation of Tac's injury. No reason she shouldn't play in 24-25.
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thanks for sharing.
the more i watch Tac highlights from HS, the more she gives me a Teaira McCowan vibe.
praying for a healthy and productive career from this point on
"She has the feet of a dancer and the hands of a surgeon."
She has very long arms, too.
Get a very different feel, McCowan was huge but slow. She could not defend more than 5 feet from the basket and did not run the floor.
Have seen several highlight reels on Tac and the vibe I get is Tim Duncan, nicknamed “The Big Fundamental”. She Shoots up high, doesn’t bring the ball down on an O rebound, hands always at the ready to receive a pass, does not flail to block shots, already has a great drop step, footwork is very good. She just doesn’t have bad habits. Will not be unlearning things.
Dawn Is in Paris??!! Not Disney World
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Staley takes Paris: Meets with Serena, A'ja Wilson and Sha'Carri Richardson
Dawn Staley's busy trip to Paris includes a PSG-Barcelona match and a meet and greet with Serena Williams, A'ja Wilson
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Good points . Meant more in size & intimidating presence. She definitely seems to have a high motor & level of engagement.
Still waiting on that big portal news :/
Someone made the comment that this will probably be a bigger letdown than the "bombshell" story about Kim Mulkey. I'm beginning to believe that.
But will it surpass the "major announcement" about the Williams-Brice Stadium area?
Curry Brand Posts 10 Billboards in South Carolina Celebrating Women’s College Basketball Champion MiLaysia Fulwiley
Has anyone seen one of these?
Has anyone seen one of these?
