Non-Lady Vol Basketball News 2024-25

[AntiochVol81]

So Kim now will most likely have the #1 Class for 2023 after one year of not winning nothing lol goes to show you that LSU spending the money for Kim is paying off at least with recruits which is where everything starts..

 

[Ladyvolfan45]

So Kim now will most likely have the #1 Class for 2023 after one year of not winning nothing lol goes to show you that LSU spending the money for Kim is paying off at least with recruits which is where everything starts..

I'm pretty sure Arizona easily has the #1 class but it'll be top 5

SC could do some damage if they land Juju W, and a few of those other recruits.

 

[sisaq]

So Kim now will most likely have the #1 Class for 2023 after one year of not winning nothing lol goes to show you that LSU spending the money for Kim is paying off at least with recruits which is where everything starts..

They are pouring cash on her but that cash will crash

 

[ttharp]

So Kim now will most likely have the #1 Class for 2023 after one year of not winning nothing lol goes to show you that LSU spending the money for Kim is paying off at least with recruits which is where everything starts..

It does seem NIL deals are playing a role in their recruiting success, but Kim is also an elite coach in her own right. Kim being able to recruit well didn’t just start when she got to LSU and NIL became a factor.

 

[Coach Jumper]

It does seem NIL deals are playing a role in their recruiting success, but Kim is also an elite coach in her own right. Kim being able to recruit well didn’t just start when she got to LSU and NIL became a factor.

bingo

 

[Dak1219]

I expect a mass exodus from LSU over the next year or so. It’s clearly a toxic program Kim runs and things are going downhill there.

I predict most of their 23 class if not all will be in the portal by the end of the year 2. Mikaylah Williams especially will leave for greener pastures

The thing is, we have never seen that with her Baylor teams. What makes you think that will happen with LSU? She is clearly one of the best coaches in the game right now. Her winning percentage continues to compare to Gino and Tara even at LSU. Heck, LSU got to the 2nd round of the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2015 last under a 1st year coach. That in itself is a huge achievement. Now she probably has the #1 recruiting class of 2023.

 

[Gilmore]

It does seem NIL deals are playing a role in their recruiting success, but Kim is also an elite coach in her own right. Kim being able to recruit well didn’t just start when she got to LSU and NIL became a factor.

Agree, Kim has that big personality and knows how to use it.
Think we will be right there with NIL money in the near future. Just my gut that we will do what has to be done in terms of putting deals together. Hopefully Kellie is finding her voice and letting Spyre and White hear it!

 

[1reVOLver]

They are pouring cash on her but that cash will crash

Who are “they”?
What facts can you provide to support your statement, or is it just another sour grapes eructation?

Some of these comments have gotten out of hand. Opinions are fine, but it seems that for some people, every time a recruit chooses to go elsewhere, it is due to (1) they were bought with illicit NIL funds, (2) the winning program is “dirty”, (3) the other coach is a slimeball, (4) promises were made… or all of the above. Proof is never provided to support these outlandish, scurrilous and childish claims.

And yet we worry about negative recruiting being used against us. The irony of it!

 

[VA_VOLFAN]

The thing is, we have never seen that with her Baylor teams. What makes you think that will happen with LSU? She is clearly one of the best coaches in the game right now. Her winning percentage continues to compare to Gino and Tara even at LSU. Heck, LSU got to the 2nd round of the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2015 last under a 1st year coach. That in itself is a huge achievement. Now she probably has the #1 recruiting class of 2023.

Playing the opponents she has decided to play YOU could have the same winning percentage as Geno and Tara...

 

[Dak1219]

Playing the opponents she has decided to play YOU could have the same winning percentage as Geno and Tara...

You don't choose to play in a power 5 conference you're put there and to win the big 12 as many years as they did in a row (11), not to mention 3 National titles since 2005, a final four, 5 elite 8s, and 4 sweet 16s. That winning percentage is also against the best of the best in the NCAA year in and year out. To be honest, probably only Gino has out coached her. 187 - 9 record in the big 12 since 2010-2021? That is a crazy win-loss record.

 

[Mr.Pivot]

The thing is, we have never seen that with her Baylor teams. What makes you think that will happen with LSU? She is clearly one of the best coaches in the game right now. Her winning percentage continues to compare to Gino and Tara even at LSU. Heck, LSU got to the 2nd round of the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2015 last under a 1st year coach. That in itself is a huge achievement. Now she probably has the #1 recruiting class of 2023.

Anyone can have a crazy winning percentage when you’re playing Mississippi Valley State Community College. Not saying she’s isn’t a good coach because she’s earned those natty’s but you’re talking her up like she’s the next coming or something. I think LSU will be very good in the future but the SEC ain’t the Big 12 and it’s competition all over. Her schedule this year is absolutely pitiful and it was at Baylor as well. Why is she playing so many cupcakes on a yearly basis? Can you answer that for me?

 

[Dak1219]

More than a handful she is stacking up and unless TENNESSEE gets with the program Kim will be a problem for Dawn

Kim was a problem for South Carolina Last year, barely losing and she beat us on our home court.

 

[Mr.Pivot]

Kim was a problem for South Carolina Last year, barely losing and she beat us on our home court.

That’s because she had players who actually had experience not only playing in the SEC but against those teams for years. This year only Alexis Morris and Ryan Payne will truly have that experience so we’ll see how it plays out. You counting your LVs out? Seems like it to me.

 

[Dak1219]

Anyone can have a crazy winning percentage when you’re playing Mississippi Valley State Community College. Not saying she’s isn’t a good coach because she’s earned those natty’s but you’re talking her up like she’s the next coming or something. I think LSU will be very good in the future but the SEC ain’t the Big 12 and it’s competition all over. Her schedule this year is absolutely pitiful and it was at Baylor as well. Why is she playing so many cupcakes on a yearly basis? Can you answer that for me?

We could say the same for South Carolina this year with one of the most stacked teams in the nation, but it isn't about what you do in your preseason, it is about consistently making a run in the Tournament. 3 National titles since 2005, a final four, 5 elite 8s, and 4 sweet 16s. That is in todays game, not the years of possibly 1 or 2 teams being there at the end. Numbers don't lie. 187-9 in your league says something is being done consistently at a high level by the coaching staff. I don't care what league you're in, that is hard do that many years in a row. That falls to the head coach. 1 year removed from Baylor and now Baylor is picked to finish 3rd after 12 straight titles. What is the difference there now?

 

[Volfaninfl2]

Kim was a problem for South Carolina Last year, barely losing and she beat us on our home court.

We lost by 3 points, but we were playing with a big handicap. We were without Marta, Green, and Horston, due to injuries. Rae was back, but was not totally well, and shot 22% in the game. Of the 9 players who played for Tennessee, 4 were Freshmen.

 

[Ladyvolfan45]

That’s because she had players who actually had experience not only playing in the SEC but against those teams for years. This year only Alexis Morris and Ryan Payne will truly have that experience so we’ll see how it plays out. You counting your LVs out? Seems like it to me.

I think Angel Reese and Ladazhia Williams are major upgrades over Aifuwa/Newby but a team glued together by a bunch of players who never played with each other is going to lead for some pains. Payne isn't even very good. They will be pretty strong in SEC play but still behind TN and SC.

I like TN's chances this year, they have everything from talent, size, skill, depth.

 

[Dak1219]

That’s because she had players who actually had experience not only playing in the SEC but against those teams for years. This year only Alexis Morris and Ryan Payne will truly have that experience so we’ll see how it plays out. You counting your LVs out? Seems like it to me.

I am sure not, but I do think they will be the toughest matchup in the league. I don't think south Carolina with the loss of Destiny Henderson is near the caliber that they were a year ago. Teams that pressure the guards they have for 40 minutes have a good chance to win. I say the SEC goes to Tennessee this year, with LSU second and South Carolina third.

 

[Dak1219]

We lost by 3 points, but we were playing with a big handicap. We were without Marta, Green, and Horston, due to injuries. Rae was back, but was not totally well, and shot 22% in the game. Of the 9 players who played for Tennessee, 4 were Freshmen.

Yes, that was an ugly game, although we gave ourselves a chance to win down the stretch. Just didn't have enough time left.........

 

[Rons1989]

I am sure not, but I do think they will be the toughest matchup in the league. I don't think south Carolina with the loss of Destiny Henderson is near the caliber that they were a year ago. Teams that pressure the guards they have for 40 minutes have a good chance to win. I say the SEC goes to Tennessee this year, with LSU second and South Carolina third.

Absolutely agree on this was saying this earlier south carolina was a horrible perimeter shooting team last year even with cooke n henderson im wondering were the perimeter scoring is going to come from besides cooke were is the spacing in the offense, they struggled to score in the tournament its not gone be a cakewalk people think its goin to be for them

 

[Darth_Vol]

Mulkey has been in the conference 5 minutes and she's already kicking Kellie's rear-end on and off the court.

Kellie better make her run this season, she appears destined to recruit for third place from here on out...

 

[Mr.Pivot]

I am sure not, but I do think they will be the toughest matchup in the league. I don't think south Carolina with the loss of Destiny Henderson is near the caliber that they were a year ago. Teams that pressure the guards they have for 40 minutes have a good chance to win. I say the SEC goes to Tennessee this year, with LSU second and South Carolina third.

If you think LSU is your toughest matchup then good luck to y’all. That’s all I will say.

 

[madtownvol]

Mulkey has been in the conference 5 minutes and she's already kicking Kellie's rear-end on and off the court.

Kellie better make her run this season, she appears destined to recruit for third place from here on out...

Impressive. You are already in mid-season form!! You have been putting in the off-season work.

 

[VA_VOLFAN]

You don't choose to play in a power 5 conference you're put there and to win the big 12 as many years as they did in a row (11), not to mention 3 National titles since 2005, a final four, 5 elite 8s, and 4 sweet 16s. That winning percentage is also against the best of the best in the NCAA year in and year out. To be honest, probably only Gino has out coached her. 187 - 9 record in the big 12 since 2010-2021? That is a crazy win-loss record.

No but you do choose her non conference schedule and you said even at LSU she is doing well. Look at who she played and her record. That was my point. No defending that weak a$$ cupcake schedule she put out.

She had enough fire power to do better! Also, that's why she got beat at home because her team wasn't challenged like they should be and OSU put them out of the tourney AFTER the refs helped her get passed Jacksonville St and she made some dumb comment (but dumb comments like her cupcake schedules she has played arent new).

 

[VA_VOLFAN]

We could say the same for South Carolina this year with one of the most stacked teams in the nation, but it isn't about what you do in your preseason, it is about consistently making a run in the Tournament. 3 National titles since 2005, a final four, 5 elite 8s, and 4 sweet 16s. That is in todays game, not the years of possibly 1 or 2 teams being there at the end. Numbers don't lie. 187-9 in your league says something is being done consistently at a high level by the coaching staff. I don't care what league you're in, that is hard do that many years in a row. That falls to the head coach. 1 year removed from Baylor and now Baylor is picked to finish 3rd after 12 straight titles. What is the difference there now?

Why she needed the refs to bail them out vs JSU and OSU sent them home (embarrassed them actually). But trust me I fully expect her to puff up her chest with her team stacked. While Pats team were always good i guess i'm used to a coach playing whoever even when her team may not be favored.

 

[Mr.Pivot]

We could say the same for South Carolina this year with one of the most stacked teams in the nation, but it isn't about what you do in your preseason, it is about consistently making a run in the Tournament. 3 National titles since 2005, a final four, 5 elite 8s, and 4 sweet 16s. That is in todays game, not the years of possibly 1 or 2 teams being there at the end. Numbers don't lie. 187-9 in your league says something is being done consistently at a high level by the coaching staff. I don't care what league you're in, that is hard do that many years in a row. That falls to the head coach. 1 year removed from Baylor and now Baylor is picked to finish 3rd after 12 straight titles. What is the difference there now?

SC schedule isn’t weak by any means, especially when teams don’t want to play you. Lol seems like you have your backup team picked in case the LVs aren’t what they seem this year . *obviously trolling*