Transfer Portal 22-23

[Deebowbear]

LOL don't go away! Last year's natty coach Kim fully embraces the stack em up approach. And maybe she can manage the overloaded stable, we'll see. KJH attempts to manage a loaded roster have been wildly unsuccessful though. I repeat, I do not trust her w too many toys. Specifically to Owusu, she only has one yr of elig left and IMO there are just too many questions to sacrifice mins of players like Wells and Spears who have more eligibility.

Couliboly is a mystery. Would love her rebounding ability, but she would have to agree to very reduced role from what she's used to. Also, adding her would almost certainly move either Puckett or Darby close to the Edie area of the bench.

Don’t want Owusu either but if Couldibaly was the better player than those 2 you mentioned then it is what it is. Always play your best players

 

[Deebowbear]

I also agree we need a big for backup and the roster would be done. Maybe they can find one

 

[chuckiepoo]

She was hired to cover a team, not be a fan lol media members usually aren't fans of the teams they cover.

Certainly not a grand tradition in Knoxville.

 

[glv98]

Always play your best players

. . . who play together the best, who are most bought in to the system, who matchup the best in situations, who might help you in the future, etc. etc.

It's not quite so simple, or I could do it!

 

[dtnvol]

I think we need an insurance post player added to our roster and were fine. Really don't need another guard or forward.

True, but injury-insurance, I would love to have at least another forward, if we can't find a post

 

[LUVMESUMVOL]

Y’all can I tell y’all a secret……..I like the platoon substitution system …..okay bye! See y’all next season!

To stay on topic, even though we don’t need her, I’d love to have Owusu. If she’s in shape, she’s an elite player and honestly if we want to compete for a championship, I think we need all the horses we can muster with the way some rosters are shaping up.

Thank you for having some sense when others don’t

 

[LUVMESUMVOL]

Kellie: Doesn’t matter who starts, it’s about the minutes played and who is on the floor to finish.

Sounds like Pat.

That thinking is what lost the UCONN game

 

[UTtoDC]

That thinking is what lost the UCONN game

Although it doesn't apply to all games, I agree with this in terms of the UCONN game though. I remember how Striplin was killing team D from the start.

 

[glv98]

That thinking is what lost the UCONN game

Although it doesn't apply to all games, I agree with this in terms of the UCONN game though. I remember how Striplin was killing team D from the start.

To be fair, we were never going to win the UCONN game. The talent gap was way too wide, they were way too well prepared, and dang Sanchel had the game of her life. Striplin was part of the mix, but not responsible for the loss.

 

[Orange007]

and didn't striplin hit several threes that got us back in the game before halftime?

 

[Coach Jumper]

...,,,,"helicopter fans".

Just letting you know, I am going to be stealing this description....Love it!

 

[UTtoDC]

To be fair, we were never going to win the UCONN game. The talent gap was way too wide, they were way too well prepared, and dang Sanchel had the game of her life. Striplin was part of the mix, but not responsible for the loss.

Of course. I was just providing one example. It was multiple players.

 

[Knoxvol14]

Hold up, what's the gripe with Maria? And Cora is fantastic on this beat, she just appreciates women's athletics in general, not just Tennessee. She's not a fan, after all.

Cora is definitely a SC fan which is interesting she's a reporter here. I'm guessing her goal is to work in Columbia.

What's the issue with Maria? She has done a tremendous job imo and she provides us with so much insight.

As for Coulibaly and Owosu, I wish we would stop worrying about them because neither is coming here. There's no need for any other portal players unless a back up center.

 

[LUVMESUMVOL]

To be fair, we were never going to win the UCONN game. The talent gap was way too wide, they were way too well prepared, and dang Sanchel had the game of her life. Striplin was part of the mix, but not responsible for the loss.

I would be convinced of that if UCONN had of did what they did with Horston and Hollingshead starting the first quarter

 

[LUVMESUMVOL]

and didn't striplin hit several threes that got us back in the game before halftime?

But she got lost on defense a lot during the first quarter but it wasn’t just her to be fair

 

[Peas29]

Coulibaly is my 1st option and Owusu is a good backup plan.

A healthy Owusu would be foolish to not take if you can..

 

[tnsportsfan53]

Michigan State softball pitcher Ashley Miller entered the transfer portal. She had a very good season in 2022 as a sophomore. From Fort Wayne Indiana area.

 

[JFP]

I also agree we need a big for backup and the roster would be done. Maybe they can find one

Kenyal Perry, 6'-6" Center has been added to
Texas A and M roster. Apparently she was the last "big" in the portal.

 

[Deebowbear]

Kenyal Perry, 6'-6" Center has been added to
Texas A and M roster. Apparently she was the last "big" in the portal.

Maybe kJH is done

 

[glv98]

Kenyal Perry, 6'-6" Center has been added to
Texas A and M roster. Apparently she was the last "big" in the portal.

Joni moving on? Someone put out an amber alert for Couliboly.

 

[Deebowbear]

Joni moving on? Someone put out an amber alert for Couliboly.

I would take her

 

[VA_VOLFAN]

I would take her

If she wanted to go to TN she would have committed on her visit... I think it's safe to say we've moved on

 

[Volfan2012]

If she wanted to go to TN she would have committed on her visit... I think it's safe to say we've moved on

I don't know if she is leaving Auburn I don't think A&M has a scholarship available right now. Hard to get an exact count on them but think they are at 15.

 

[VA_VOLFAN]

I don't know if she is leaving Auburn I don't think A&M has a scholarship available right now. Hard to get an exact count on them but think they are at 15.

I would think you are right. She filled out her roster it will be interesting to see how it fits.

The difference between Coulibaly and our transfers are we knew why each of them chose to come here they stated it from the beginning. Ace always dreams of playing here and her coach left. Jewel wanted to be prepared for the next level and Destinee said she wanted to move up in competition. Coulibaly sorta just seems out there. Maybe she knows what she wants and isn't settling but maybe what she wants didn't line up with what we see as our vision

 

[chuckiepoo]

If she wanted to go to TN she would have committed on her visit... I think it's safe to say we've moved on

…never know. Could be one of those silent commits…
Isn’t drama a new thing in wcbb?