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But Jackson has good offence moves around the basket. And three other coaches at Mississippi state had her playing forward? Tess would be easily shot over by teller players she not tall enough to guard most team there. Karoline can handlea lot of the four minutes. But can Jillian hand the five most of the game. Jackson opens things up for the guards when she playing four spot. the only way Tennessee moves Jackson out the four spot some is Key starts playing 25 minutes like her pre blood clots self. That way Tennessee would be spit 4/5 spot minutes Key Karoline Jillian. Sara can play 2/3 spot Because I seen her get her own shot off on the outside. Jackson one of Tennessee better paint scores which why she be there more than not for the good of the team All four of her college head coaches have played her there.
I'm not disputing any of this. And again, it's a testament to Rickea's talent that she is such an effective scorer in the post. Which is why all of her many coaches have used her that way, esp when a bucket is desperately needed. But I still like her starting out on the perimeter some, esp against bigger, more skilled posts. She can still get into the paint from there, but has the option of the mid range game as well.

And to the coaches credit, they are trying to move her around and sometimes they do start the play with RJ on the outside.

But you're right, RJ has to play some in post until/unless we get our one true center back to full speed. The whole front court is basically playing out of position. No wonder we struggle.
 
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RJ is not built like Karoline. She is taller than 6'2" but she's fairly slender, last year was downright skinny by the end of the season. She does well posting up bc she's incredibly skilled and seals so well, plus has a hundred tool arsenal for scoring down there. It's pretty amazing how effective she is in post to be undersized for the position.

They tried bulking RJ up a bit over the summer but most of that weight appears to me to be gone again. It's just not her natural build. I thought she'd play more 3 this year bc I thought that's what she'd play in the W. But without TK fully back, she's having to take her lumps down low. Which as the previous poster said, is unnerving to see our best player getting banged and swatted, esp after injury. Was triple teamed at times in the post in her first game in six weeks!

I listened to a draft analysis the other day that had RJ 4th (if everyone comes out, higher if Clark, Paige or Brink stay) and said she'd play alot of 4 in the W, but also be a threat on the perimeter. Said the versitility is part of what makes her so valuable.
Sara does not have more weight than Jackson. Karoline has four body but Tess or Sara do not have a built like Karoline neither. Sara makes buckets by moves same as Jackson. Jackson plays stronger than Sara around the basket.
 
Jackson has post built more lie Karoline.

Sara does not have more weight than Jackson. Karoline has four body but Tess or Sara do not have a built like Karoline neither. Sara makes buckets by moves same as Jackson. Jackson plays stronger than Sara around the basket.
Who said Sara had more weight than RJ? Sara is slimmer this year and RJ is still in no way built more like Karoline. Nor is Sara. Tess sorta is, just not as tall.

And yes, regardless of height or weight, RJ plays stronger than anyone around the basket. She's just that player.
 
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I'm not disputing any of this. And again, it's a testament to Rickea's talent that she is such an effective scorer in the post. Which is why all of her many coaches have used her that way, esp when a bucket is desperately needed. But I still like her starting out on the perimeter some, esp against bigger, more skilled posts. She can still get into the paint from there, but has the option of the mid range game as well.

And to the coaches credit, they are trying to move her around and sometimes they do start the play with RJ on the outside.

But you're right, RJ has to play some in post until/unless we get our one true center back to full speed. The whole front court is basically playing out of position. No wonder we struggle.
key getting were she can handle 25 minutes is must for Karoline/Jillian free to play more four minutes. Only Key and Doctor/trainers know how much she can push self to get back in game shape. That way Jackson could guard three on defense. Spit 3/4 on offense more. Taking some of the low post contact off of her.
 
Who said Sara had more weight than RJ? Sara is slimmer this year and RJ is still in no way built more like Karoline. Nor is Sara. Tess sorta is, just not as tall.

And yes, regardless of height or weight, RJ plays stronger than anyone around the basket. She's just that player.
Agree Rickey play stronger around the basket she Tennessee best paint scoring option. Coach jumper had Tess and Sara as power players backups. We do not know what each player can do in the weight room but Jackson plays stronger in the paint than Tess or Sara. Sara has better paint moves than Tess hands down.
 
Agree Rickey play stronger around the basket she Tennessee best paint scoring option. Coach jumper had Tess and Sara as power players backups. We do not know what each player can do in the weight room but Jackson plays stronger in the paint than Tess or Sara. Sara has better paint moves than Tess hands down.
Rickey is the best scoring option in every position and every situation.

I think any suggestion of Tess and Sara as power player backups is desperation bc we are just out of bodies.
 
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Rickey is the best scoring option in every position and every situation.

I think any suggestion of Tess and Sara as power player backups is desperation bc we are just out of bodies.
Marta if I spelling our fromer Spain player right. Could have help in the paint. Is she
6 4 does anyone know how her mother doing? Less important to her basketball playing next.
 
She said it, but almost impossible to believe a press had never been worked on until last week? WTF?

I'm going to keep hoping KJH is being cagey and just reluctant to reveal real plans. It is the season of miracles after all.
I know the last 3 years pre-SEC games she has made a lot of comments, if true, would be embarrassing. She has said things like we haven't worked on _________ yet (defense, rebounding, full court press, etc). I understand that there hasn't been ample time for any team to work extensively on all areas, but it doesn't sound good when she says it. This is especially true with all the pre-SEC games we have lost by teams that look like they have practiced the basics even though they have also had the same limited time that the LVs have had for preparation. I imagine she has something more specific in mind, but it is getting old hearing these really general statements that make her sound negligent.
 
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Update on Marta:

Oof. Now, see, all the other nonsense on this forum aside, this is the sort of data that really give a person pause. 14 points and 7 rebounds per game. Sure, the schedule's nothing spectacular, but 27 at Auburn and 12 at home against Texas A&M. Mmm. The stats alone don't tell the whole story -- but it certainly gives one pause.
 
Oof. Now, see, all the other nonsense on this forum aside, this is the sort of data that really give a person pause. 14 points and 7 rebounds per game. Sure, the schedule's nothing spectacular, but 27 at Auburn and 12 at home against Texas A&M. Mmm. The stats alone don't tell the whole story -- but it certainly gives one pause.
In 1st half vs 23 ranked Gonzaga I watch half highlights of a women's basketball video 32 minutes long. Marta hit three . Play guard started they people said call leading scorer. Marta look driving the basket. She posted up strong to. She moving like the guard she was for Spain. Nice to see healthy .have not watched the second half but cal lost game to a ranked team.
 
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Oof. Now, see, all the other nonsense on this forum aside, this is the sort of data that really give a person pause. 14 points and 7 rebounds per game. Sure, the schedule's nothing spectacular, but 27 at Auburn and 12 at home against Texas A&M. Mmm. The stats alone don't tell the whole story -- but it certainly gives one pause.

Still a turnover machine, her shooting percentages are meh, poor man's Sara Puckett, imo
 
The end of quarter dribble down to disaster is inexplicable, and definitely on coaching since it keeps getting repeated.

But to call JP a selfish player is just a ridiculous, insulting take. The energy she brings to rebounding alone, as the smallest player on the floor, is incredible. No one, not one, plays harder every single game. She's averaging nearly 11 pts a game and 5 rebounds, was on the cusp of a triple double last game, w 10 assists! You want to bench that? Anyone seriously think KW is going to replace that?!?

If KW gets significant minutes at PG, it's yet another player playing badly out of position and we're in big trouble.
Well… y’all know how I feel about Kellie so..

But yes Powell is a selfish player and for y’all not to think that with her driving into the lane at the worst times to be the savior of the team etc is wild. She’s talented and plays hard but she most definitely is a selfish player.
 
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Oof. Now, see, all the other nonsense on this forum aside, this is the sort of data that really give a person pause. 14 points and 7 rebounds per game. Sure, the schedule's nothing spectacular, but 27 at Auburn and 12 at home against Texas A&M. Mmm. The stats alone don't tell the whole story -- but it certainly gives one pause.
Been following her all season… Justine isn’t doing too shabby either
 
Update on Marta:
Cal has listed as a junio
Update on Marta:
Junior class on cal roster gives Marta this year plus two more counting a covid year she a redshirt junior same class as Tess who has covid year.Marta has guard skills for can post up . She not forcing ton of shots up nighter. And she passing good from
2/3 guard spot. She Marta is a guard Playing as her natural spot.Wise choice by Marta she posters commiting she was too slow or not good enough for the guard spot at Tennessee. Bet their less bulls___ from Cal fan board on commits from posters. With Marta mother sickness the less headaches the better.
 
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