Next year Tennessee becomes a true threat to their dominance and it's about damn time.
You guys should be pretty good next year. You'll have the horses anyway. Should be 4-5 good/improved teams next year.
Depending on how Russell returns. May take a bit for everything to gel, especially if you end up using Cooper as a Freshman. But DeShields can cover up a lot of problems and win a few close games herself.
ND is going to be really good next year too. Loyd, Turner, Reimer (who's starting to come good), Allen is pretty formidable with another year under their belts. Good class coming in too.
SC will still be good, but not sure how much better than this year. See how big a jump their FR class makes to their Soph year.
Maryland brings most everyone back, but doesn't add a lot. (not sure how great they are this year, guess we'll see next couple of weeks)
Baylor should be as good (again not sure how good they are this year) if not better. Only lose their post Agbuke, but bring in 2 highly ranked posts in Brown and Mompremier. Along with Johnson, Wright, Davis and Prince.
However, as much as these teams improve/bring back, UCONN brings back 4 starters, along with a proven post and a great FR class. Not sure anyone is going to be able to beat Stewart as a senior, and she'll have plenty of help.
But, next year is gonna be a great year in WBB.
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