Recent content by JohnTN

Based on the picture in Monday's News Sentinel Latham can elevate for rebounds.

Watching some film she seemed to get up and down the court pretty well. Also, elevated enough to block shots. A few of the top college teams had some heavier girls that were very effective. Maybe she isn't right for a pressing/running team though.

Might as well give up BowlBro. I don't think he can give you such a name.

Looking at the VT game box score the starters all played 26 minutes or more. Only 3 subs played more than 10 minutes, the most being 14 minutes. That isn't wholesale platooning with starters getting to only play half of the game.

I haven't gone back to review your original post I I thought you implied she was a failure if the team didn't make the sweet sixteen. I would give her 2 or 3 years to develop a highly competitive team and look forelite eight or better results by year 4.

I don't have any specific news but thought it would be good to have a thread just on this topic. One name mentioned is Gracie Merkle at Bellermine. Not sure if she is in the portal but tall girl with good scoring and rebound stats. Sure hope all our current players stay.

Ridiculous to demand so much in first year.

For those who think this is a terrible hire who would you hire assuming that Gottlieb didn't want to leave CA, and Staley, Moore and Mulkey weren't leaving their current schools? Maybe Walz or Friese but I wouldn't want Friese.

She could have a so-so but lineup a got recruiting class for 2025.

Why would any fan hope that??

See appears to be a great coach based on her record. Now she just needs to be a great recruiter and I think we have a grandslam.

Why is Smeska at FGCU not getting any attention on this board? Is it because he has been "stuck" there for 20 years despite winning over 80% of his games. Only lost to Oka by 3 points in NCAA.

It is concerning that she signed no recruits for 2024, if that info is correct.

In comparison, Smeska at FGCU has an excellent record fo 20 years and only lost to Oka by 3 points in NCAA first round.