Non-Lady Vol Basketball News 2023-24

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Amb3096 said:
Her knee had nothing to do with her goose egg vs. SC; Victaria Saxton had more to do with that. If her knee was an issue, she wouldn't have been playing during crunch time in the 4th Q and OT.

She's another player that is poised to lose minutes next season with Fudd and DeBerry coming in. I'm not convinced that she won't opt to graduate from UConn after this season.
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During the game last night one of the announcers mentioned that Westbrook played the SC game with a "sore back" whatever that means. She had a good game last night despite the crappy shooting and is most definitely the team leader. That's why Auriemma gives her so many game minutes.

As for McLean, Auriemma awards game minutes based on performance in practice. I suspect that maybe he was sending her a message. I also suspect that a lot of the transfer speculation in this thread is simply wishful thinking on the part of some fans.
 
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brassie said:
During the game last night one of the announcers mentioned that Westbrook played the SC game with a "sore back" whatever that means. She had a good game last night despite the crappy shooting and is most definitely the team leader. That's why Auriemma gives her so many game minutes.

As for McLean, Auriemma awards game minutes based on performance in practice. I suspect that maybe he was sending her a message. I also suspect that a lot of the transfer speculation in this thread is simply wishful thinking on the part of some fans.
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I assure you, I'm more concerned about Bueckers, Fudd, Ducharme and DeBerry. No ones afraid of McLean. If anything, it would be a shame to see a talented player waste their career playing for a team that doesn't need her. If McLean stays at UConn, she will not be an impact player. Mark it down.

Sore back, yet she's on the court in the 4th Q/OT vs. SC and plays 36 minutes the next game. Yeah, sorry. Not buying that the "sore back" is the reason that she was a non-factor vs. SC. If they played again, it would be the same thing. She can't compete against Saxton if they are both playing the PF position. On the wing is a different story, but inside...Victaria has a huge advantage.
 
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Volfan2012 said:
I see a lot of first round WNBA projection for Evina I think she will go in the draft if she is chosen. I don't know if she will choose playing for pay over another year in college. I would think first round she would.
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If she's a first round pick, she'll probably go pro specially if they end up winning the natty. If she's not a lock for first round and no natty, I think she comes back.
 
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Amb3096 said:
Her knee had nothing to do with her goose egg vs. SC; Victaria Saxton had more to do with that. If her knee was an issue, she wouldn't have been playing during crunch time in the 4th Q and OT.

She's another player that is poised to lose minutes next season with Fudd and DeBerry coming in. I'm not convinced that she won't opt to graduate from UConn after this season.
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Yeah. My thoughts are that if they do win the natty and she looks like she gets a good draft spot then she's gone. but if there's no natty and a poor draft slot she might come back. I don't think Evina loses minutes to Fudd. It will be Christyn Williams who is danger of falling off the map. Friday night will be interesting because it could be a 40 point game and if so then we'll see a bit of Poffenbarger. If Saylor shoots like she did as a Junior it could mean minutes for her right away.
 
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I hope she comes back so she can enjoy the taste of salty tears when they lose to us next season.

Seriously, that's one of the lesser reasons I wish we had won the game this year (about #8 on the list). She made it such a personal vendetta (as we saw in her remarks and postgame celebration in addition to the local press coverage of "Elvina's Revenge Game") that it would have been satisfying to frustrate her payback fantasies, especially if it's her only opportunity. But to most of us, that's small potatoes compared to the recruiting boost a win would give us over a Top 10 program and Conn in particular for its media presence.

Whether she comes back or not really isn't that interesting, to be honest. Now, whether Rennia comes back...that's a different story.
 
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Darth_Vol said:
The proverbial let-down game (actually 70-49), which isn't a problem when you play in a crappy conference...
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As much as I would like to believe it was a titanic battle between prohibitive title favorites, it is entirely possible that neither South Carolina or UConn is necessarily special.

I've been hesitant on South Carolina and that hesitancy was based on things that showed up in the two losses.

The question is whether anyone is really much better than that.
 
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Gamecockfan77 said:
As much as I would like to believe it was a titanic battle between prohibitive title favorites, it is entirely possible that neither South Carolina or UConn is necessarily special.

I've been hesitant on South Carolina and that hesitancy was based on things that showed up in the two losses.

The question is whether anyone is really much better than that.
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I'd really ask who has shown they are better over their body of work.
 
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Looking forward to this evenings exciting line up. should be some good games happening today.

SEC is a tough league and no nights off. Let’s see if we can get some exciting basketball !
 
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If Kentucky and Tennessee both play their "A" games, who do Vol fans think will win? Based on talent alone, I believe Tennessee would win. They have more talent, although none quite like Howard.
 
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VolBall09 said:
In other new MSST appears to no longer have a defense. Pitiful.

I’m sure they’ll find it for us of course.
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The entire MSST team should transfer. Nikki makes Holly look like a HOF coach. I don't think she's even watching the game.

They lose their games in the first quarter. The entire team looks clueless.
 
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Amb3096 said:
The entire MSST team should transfer. Nikki makes Holly look like a HOF coach. I don't think she's even watching the game.

They lose their games in the first quarter. The entire team looks clueless.
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She obviously talked a big game to keep all those high profile players there.

Schaefer handed her a loaded gun with the safety off but she stumbled and dropped it in the river.

The portal will be calling from Starkville.
 
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VolBall09 said:
She obviously talked a bit game to keep all those high profile players there.

Schaefer handed her a loaded gun with the safety off but she stumbled and dropped it in the river.

The portal will be calling from Starkville.
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No kidding. The players are too good to waste their time before realizing that Nikki is absolutely clueless.
 
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Gamecockfan77 said:
As much as I would like to believe it was a titanic battle between prohibitive title favorites, it is entirely possible that neither South Carolina or UConn is necessarily special.

I've been hesitant on South Carolina and that hesitancy was based on things that showed up in the two losses.

The question is whether anyone is really much better than that.
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Unlike last season, we don't have any super dominant teams this year. In cases like that I would give the edge to the team who has the best, most transcendent player.

Next season is when UConn becomes the prohibitive favorite. Better find a way to beat them now...
 
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