A look ahead to next season

[Freak]

A pretty good article in the Tennessean talks about the losses, who is coming back, and who is coming in.

Rebuilding job awaits Lady Vols next season | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

 

[NEW COACH]

Nice read. It is always nice to see the way Pat's pieces always fall in place. She reloads each year. I think we will see another SECc and another final 4 run next year. It may take a little while to find the right players for each role but when Pat finds 'em we'll be rockin.

 

[Vols4ever]

I dont think the pieces fall in place... she just grabs them... I am sure our next year class would be the same...leaded with talent... when u have 5 seniors... every single one of them gettin drafted... who wouldnt want to come here...

 

[tclowers23]

Vicki Baugh's health will be key.

 

[LadyVols#1Fan]

Pat signed three top 10 players and 5 All-Americans in 2008 class:

Glory Johnson

Amber Gray

Shekinna Stricklen

Alicia Manning

Alyssia Brewer

Glory Johnson is one of the top 3 players in 2008 class... Looking forward to seeing her play:

The high-flying Johnson said she has three dunks – one-handed, two-handed and off the backboard.

 

[Volsguy12]

Manning is really, really good looking.

 

[Freak]

Looks like a good group.

 

[TennesseeFan07]

Manning is really, really good looking.

She goes to school with one of my friends

 

[St.Vol Minnesota]

Pat says the court is her classroom, and that she loves to teach. Well, next season will challenge her, and I think it would result in good things. Fuller will have to step up as the only upperclassman on the team. Cait as a redshirt sophomore will be key too.

 

[OrangePappy]

Who is the 5th player?

 

[Vols4life]

Who is the 5th player?

a 5'3 point guard named brianna bass...pat said she is reminds her a lot of bobbitt

 

[Vols4ever]

Who is the 5th player?

the pic of the 5th one... alicia manning doesnt show up here... twas there yesterday... donno wat happened...

 

[LadyVols#1Fan]

Parade All-American teams announced:

Parade All-American 1st team
- Glory Johnson
- Amber Gray

Parade All-American 2nd team
- Alyssia Brewer
- Alicia Manning
- Shekinna Stricklen

Glory Johnson can jump

 

[TennesseeFan07]

Be patient at the beginning of next season but by we get to the heart of conference season we'll be a contender against everyone

 

[armchairvol]

We know PS will hound them mercilessly to play defense and rebound--and why not--but scoring next year is sure to be a problem. PG could be an issue, too.

 

[justingroves]

I'm not an avid women's basketball follower, but I've seen Glory Johnson play three times and she is amazing.

 

[rbroyles]

I tend to agree with Tennesseefan, they may not look like final four material out of the box, but will improve as they gain playing time. There is such a large transition from High school to college. With CPS putting so much emphasis on defense and rebounding, shooting can come along as it may, she will keep them in contention. It is easier to coach and learn defense and rebounding over shooting. They are skills that are not as dependant on natural ability as is shooting IMHO. I have a feeling of deja vu in that I think they may remind us of the National Championship team that went into the NCAAs with several losses a few years back. As usual the tough reg. season schedule will help prepare the team for the post season.

 

[Vols4life]

We know PS will hound them mercilessly to play defense and rebound--and why not--but scoring next year is sure to be a problem. PG could be an issue, too.

Scoring and the pg position should be the least of our worries playing defense and rebounding well thats something else but Pat will have them ready

 

[LadyVols#1Fan]

2008 EA SPORTS Girls All-America Team
- Alyssia Brewer
- Amber Gray
- Glory Johnson
- Shekinna Stricklen

2010 commit Lauren Avant named EA SPORTS top national player in her class.

 

[Vols4ever]

2008 EA SPORTS Girls All-America Team
- Alyssia Brewer
- Amber Gray
- Glory Johnson
- Shekinna Stricklen

2010 commit Lauren Avant named EA SPORTS top national player in her class.

2010??? hmy:

 

[LadyVols#1Fan]

yeah, Lauren Avant (Memphis) committed back in 2006. Here's the story:

Fourteen-year-old commits to Lady Vols : Unknown : Knoxville News Sentinel

Some other pictures of next season Lady Vols:

Briana Bass

EA Sports All American Team
Glory, Amber, Shekinna, Alyssia

 

[LadyVols#1Fan]

USA Today All-USA girls hoops team

- First team

GLORY JOHNSON, 6-3 forward, The Webb School, (Knoxville, Tenn.)
Just the facts: Johnson averaged 19.1 points, 10 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.2 blocked shots a game while leading the Spartans to a 25-5 record and the Class 2A state title game. She has been Tennessee's Miss Basketball the last two seasons. She's also an accomplished track athlete, participating in the 200 and 100 meters, 4x100 relay, long jump, high jump and triple jump.


SHEKINNA STRICKLEN, 6-2 forward, Morrilton (Ark.)
Just the facts: Led the Devil Dogs to a third consecutive state 5A championship game appearance, scoring 45 points, a state finals record, in a 70-63 loss to Camden Fairview. Averaged 24.1 points, 14.2 rebounds, 5.1 blocked shots and 4.0 steals a game this season. Has a 3.62 grade-point average and helped organize a youth basketball camp that raised money for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.

Alyssia Brewer and Amber Gray named to the third team.

 

[Mrs.BigOrangeNation]

Pat says the court is her classroom, and that she loves to teach. Well, next season will challenge her, and I think it would result in good things. Fuller will have to step up as the only upperclassman on the team. Cait as a redshirt sophomore will be key too.

Angie is going to need to brush up on her defense also.