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with another offseason of improvement for Darby, an offseason to improve in weaknesses for Miles, Puckett, Striplin, Wynn? True freshman Pissott? Whew.. get an experienced true post(6’2+) to backup TK and we’re definitely good.

I want Mimi Collins back. Come on home girl. She’s wasting away on the Maryland bench these days.
 
And Zaay as well! I’d love her back! 🥺👉👈

Yes :(

I felt like Mimi was a missed opportunity for certain. Still think she and Kellie would have been a great fit. Hated to see her go to Maryland.

Love Zaay and wish she had been able to continue as a Lady Vol. I’m not sure she would have ever been able to toe the line well enough for Kellie though.
 
Y’all about to make my heart hurt thinking of what could’ve been. Mimi would look W READY if she’d stayed… instead she honestly looking… like she did when she left just older.

Zaay 😞 Even Massengill 😫 this team literally would be competing TODAY for the NC
 
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You know why doesn’t get talked about a lot that has also hurt recruiting for the LV brand right after Pat stepped down? The Bruce Pearl situation and how fans dealt with that and Cuonzo Martin…
 
She looks like a bigger upgrade then what Walker is from what i see.
How so? Their stats are almost identical and Walker plays in a much tougher conference and is not a "true" PG. I compared Powell's career stats bc her stats this year are worse, but I understand the team has been in turmoil, etc.

Both are right at 35% fg shooters. Powell a bit better on the 3, 32% to 29% for Walker, neither sets the woods on fire. Walker a slightly better rebounder, and that is one of her strengths. This one might surprise folks, Walker also has a slightly better assist/t.o. ratio 1.18 to Powell's career 1.16.

IMO Walker took on alot of criticism, justifibly, when she struggled w the press during our bad patch. But IMO, this would be a lateral move which would allow Walker to move to her natural position at 2. I could be wrong, but doesn't appear to me to be a huge upgrade. That's ok, but I still wonder, espec if we get Jackson, if we can snag someone a bit better at PG. I get that Powell and Jackson are friends, etc and if it helps us get Rickea, I'm all for it. Just not sure the expectations for a big upgrade w Powell at PG are realistic.

Then there's Miles, who is just a frosh and appears to me to have a huge upside. Especially if she learns to shoot.
 
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How so? Their stats are almost identical and Walker plays in a much tougher conference and is not a "true" PG. I even used Powell's career stats bc her stats this year are much worse but I understand the team has been in turmoil, etc.

Both are right at 35% fg shooters. Powell a bit better on the 3, 32% to 29% for Walker, neither sets the woods on fire. Walker a slightly better rebounder, and that is one of her strengths. This one might surprise folks, Walker also has a slightly better assist/t.o. ratio 1.18 to Powell's career 1.16.

IMO Walker took on alot of criticism, justifibly, when she struggled w the press during our bad patch. But IMO, this would be a lateral move which would allow Walker to move to her natural position at 2. I could be wrong, but doesn't appear to me to be a huge upgrade. That's ok, but I still wonder, espec if we get Jackson, if we can snag someone a bit better at PG. I get that Powell and Jackson are friends, etc and if it helps us get Rickea, I'm all for it. Just not sure the expectations for a big upgrade w Powell at PG are realistic.

Then there's Miles, who is just a frosh and appears to me to have a huge upside. Especially if she learns to shoot.


Great break down and assessment... I truly wonder if she was surrounded with the pieces that we have would she be able to be more selective and effective with her shots when the defenses might not be focused on stopping her. Having Jordan and TK might make things easier because the reality is we know she has the ability to score and dish but scoring and dishing with them on the team should be easier.

Overall i'm all for it if she is a good fit and helps enhance the team.
 
I truly wonder if she was surrounded with the pieces that we have would she be able to be more selective and effective with her shots when the defenses might not be focused on stopping her. Having Jordan and TK might make things easier because the reality is we know she has the ability to score and dish but scoring and dishing with them on the team should be easier.
Reasonable to think the current LV PGs would make similar improvements with Jackson and a healthy Horston.

Not trying to rain on this player at all, its just that after the Striplin expectation fiasco, I'm always skeptical of the next great recruit who's supposedly the answer to our prayers. Espec if stats don't bear that out. But I sure hope she actually is, especially if she makes Rickea happy. BC I'm pretty sure RJ would actually be the answer to our prayers.
 
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I thought she was starting. I know she was at one point. Regardless, I totally get your point. Having Mimi would be great.

Not lately. Since Reese and Miller are both back she is coming off the bench. Her production has really decreased compared to last season. Minutes are down as well. Haven’t been able to see too many of their games this season but have been watching box scores.

I think they were a better team when she was in the lineup last season.
 
I’m having a difficult time judging. Don’t know if JoJos potential employer cut her a years slack on their offer either. Only reason I could see Rae coming back would be a lucrative NIL. She has seen how an injury can set you back, first hand
My thought was she wouldn’t participate in sr night and would make announcement like Jojo did. Maybe she will wait until after the season to make the decision though.
 
I’m having a difficult time judging. Don’t know if JoJos potential employer cut her a years slack on their offer either. Only reason I could see Rae coming back would be a lucrative NIL. She has seen how an injury can set you back, first hand
Where would she go? I'm not sure the WNBA is an option right now. Europe? On with her life after bball?
My thought was she wouldn’t participate in sr night and would make announcement like Jojo did. Maybe she will wait until after the season to make the decision though.
Announcing like JW makes sense, but it's not unheard of to participate in Sr Day then come back, ask Fulky. It's possible Rae's not sure yet. Need to see how she plays the rest of the season to know her WNBA chances.
 
Where would she go? I'm not sure the WNBA is an option right now. Europe? On with her life after bball?

Announcing like JW makes sense, but it's not unheard of to participate in Sr Day then come back, ask Fulky. It's possible Rae's not sure yet. Need to see how she plays the rest of the season to know her WNBA chances.
Yes Fulkerson gets another go at it she may as well take two of them also. Are we going to start making old jokes about Walker now like Fulkerson? She will be 24 years old going on 25 when she finally leaves.
 
Yes Fulkerson gets another go at it she may as well take two of them also. Are we going to start making old jokes about Walker now like Fulkerson? She will be 24 years old going on 25 when she finally leaves.
LOL I thought about that! JW was starting school when some of her youngest teammates were born! I've wondered if Fulky will participate in Sr Day - again. I'm sure he will and he deserves a double dip. Don't know if we'll ever see anyone get 2 sr days again.
 
Great break down and assessment... I truly wonder if she was surrounded with the pieces that we have would she be able to be more selective and effective with her shots when the defenses might not be focused on stopping her. Having Jordan and TK might make things easier because the reality is we know she has the ability to score and dish but scoring and dishing with them on the team should be easier.

Overall i'm all for it if she is a good fit and helps enhance the team.

I think that’s the thing when you see a players stats look at the players around them. I have no doubt Walker/Powell would more than likely start alongside one another and defensively we’d be in good shape and have true “shooters” coming off the bench but still have 4 legit threats on the floor at all times offensively.. I like the Powell signing if it happens. Especially with Brooklyn and Wynn coming along themselves Powell and Rickea would be great additions to what we have. An additional Post is what would be needed after those signings.
 
Anybody know how many tickets have been sold for tomorrows game? Someone over on facebook said it is nearing a sellout and that is just hard to believe. I'm thinking if we get to 12000 it will be amazing.

LOL they haven't come close to selling out all season...
 

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