2019 - recruited by Vic (and Johnnie Harris) to MSU, they were real contenders that year, finished 2nd to SC in SEC tourney. RJ was all freshman, SEC all tourney, etc. Had a great start. Then Covid took away the NCAA tourney, Vic left.
Yr 2 - the sadly disastorous Nikki McCray Penson experiment, and the horrible covid yr of no crowds, etc. Her worst yr statistically. Nikki left for med reasons, and as we know, passed away last summer.
Yr 3 - unequipped Doug Novak (who had never coached women) took in the Hayes, and much stuff ensued. RJ left mid-January as SEC leading scorer.
Yr 4 - found her forever home, but not without a rough start. By spring, she was happy and wanted to stay, thank you bball gods.
Yr 5 - first time ever with same coach 2 yrs in a row, seems ready to roll. Injury takes her out early and you know the rest.
Not only did she never have the same coach 2 yrs in a row until Kellie, two of the four were first time/only time head coaches. Maximum instability. Also due to circumstances never went to the NCAA tourney til last year. Makes me tired just typing it all, and I hope she has a peaceful W career, bc this is alot,