2024-2025 WBB Team (2022-present)

[winloseortie]

Three or four of things


There is no substitute for court time. I can understand Saniya’s strong desire to be on the court. This is the first time in 6-7 years she has not been the best player on the team or the court. I salute her for toughing the year out and not causing any problems.

BOTH Bianca Cuevas Moore and Kiki entered the portal while they were here and both stayed. Still three-four weeks of class and exams in the semester. I would not count this one as over yet.

UT clearly has the second best talent in the league. They have two great scorers who are not great defenders and Horston is a turnover machine. They rebound well because of Key and superior height. To me their D is good but seems to be based on their length over whelming smaller teams. Key while very good is totally at sea when she is more than six feet from the basket. They NO POST DEPTH. They are nine deep. Deep enough to beat us IF IF they have a great night and we really stink it up.

Brooke Moore spent her first two years at auburn and averaged 8.5 ppg. In her two years at Purdue 11 and 12ppg. She starts at OM

 

[SCcocks4ever]

Three or four of things


There is no substitute for court time. I can understand Saniya’s strong desire to be on the court. This is the first time in 6-7 years she has not been the best player on the team or the court. I salute her for toughing the year out and not causing any problems.

BOTH Bianca Cuevas Moore and Kiki entered the portal while they were here and both stayed. Still three-four weeks of class and exams in the semester. I would not count this one as over yet.

UT clearly has the second best talent in the league. They have two great scorers who are not great defenders and Horston is a turnover machine. They rebound well because of Key and superior height. To me their D is good but seems to be based on their length over whelming smaller teams. Key while very good is totally at sea when she is more than six feet from the basket. They NO POST DEPTH. They are nine deep. Deep enough to beat us IF IF they have a great night and we really stink it up.

Brooke Moore spent her first two years at auburn and averaged 8.5 ppg. In her two years at Purdue 11 and 12ppg. She starts at OM

If she does follow through on this, where do you see her ending up? UNC? NCState?

 

[winloseortie]

If she does follow through on this, where do you see her ending up? UNC? NCState?

I have no idea. Clearly she will want to go some place where she starts immediately. UNcarolina would be a good landing place but they have Deja Kelly at her position.

Is she wanting to really compete for a national championship? If so UCONN and Stanford are the only other places And they are stacked. Be THE WOMAN? Stay near home?

 

[DarkCock]

I have no idea. Clearly she will want to go some place where she starts immediately. UNcarolina would be a good landing place but they have Deja Kelly at her position.

Is she wanting to really compete for a national championship? If so UCONN and Stanford are the only other places And they are stacked. Be THE WOMAN? Stay near home?

UCONN would be a strange destination if she's concerned about playing time. She could help Stanford right away, but I don't think she goes there for various reasons.

I remember at one point in her recruiting she listed both UNC-Wilmington and NC A&T as possibilities. I'm not thinking she's going to transfer to those schools, just that the inclusion of those schools indicate a preference for playing close to home.

That's probably why a lot of people are predicting NC State. Plus, I think someone said she had an older sister attend State. Wes Moore really needs to land her.

Interesting that not many people are predicting Duke. Kara Lawson was the "it" coach last year. Their season was really disappointing, though.

 

[winloseortie]

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UCONN would be a strange destination if she's concerned about playing time. She could help Stanford right away, but I don't think she goes there for various reasons.

I remember at one point in her recruiting she listed both UNC-Wilmington and NC A&T as possibilities. I'm not thinking she's going to transfer to those schools, just that the inclusion of those schools indicate a preference for playing close to home.

That's probably why a lot of people are predicting NC State. Plus, I think someone said she had an older sister attend State. Wes Moore really needs to land her.

Interesting that not many people are predicting Duke. Kara Lawson was the "it" coach last year. Their season was really disappointing, though.

just read her sister played for NCSU. Didn’t know this. She would pus any of the 3 N.C. schools upward significantly, but not near a national championship

 

[Evilchicken]

Saniya won herself a national championship, so now it's about playing time. Really can't fault her for that.

 

[winloseortie]

Aijha Blackwell?? Thoughts?)

 

[Goody]

Aijha Blackwell?? Thoughts?)

If she could have a team first attitude and play exceptional defense, then I think she would be a good addition. Also, I think she will be in better place for learning life lesson being coach up by Staley!

 

[Gamekem]

Aijha Blackwell?? Thoughts?)

At first I was against it, but I can honestly see it work. She has the ability to score at all three levels and and is a great rebounder. She could level up our team offensively but my main issue is how the other players feel. I don't want to lose an Amihere, Beal or anyone else likely to play the 3 to the transfer portal for Blackwell.

 

[winloseortie]

At first I was against it, but I can honestly see it work. She has the ability to score at all three levels and and is a great rebounder. She could level up our team offensively but my main issue is how the other players feel. I don't want to lose an Amihere, Beal or anyone else likely to play the 3 to the transfer portal for Blackwell.

I think Amihere is the only true sub for Beal on the current roster.

I know Hall is tall enough and plays the D. She however does not have the physicality of Beal or rebounding Strength.

We have a final four 9 player rotation right now. That is not including Feagin, Watkins or Cooper.
IF IF IF Blackwell comes here and buys into a role that will different and diminished from Mizzou than make room in the trophy case. Big payoff but big risk

 

[Gamekem]

I think Amihere is the only true sub for Beal on the current roster.

I know Hall is tall enough and plays the D. She however does not have the physicality of Beal or rebounding Strength.

We have a final four 9 player rotation right now. That is not including Feagin, Watkins or Cooper.
IF IF IF Blackwell comes here and buys into a role that will different and diminished from Mizzou than make room in the trophy case. Big payoff but big risk

I always saw Hall more as a 2/3 leaning more towards 3 and I'm interested in what her physical transformation will be with an offseason with Molly, that can add to her game.

My biggest concern now is actually the 2. After Zia where is the depth, it would have been Rivers and then Russell but now that they're gone there's a void. Maybe it's a golden opportunity for Cooper but I don't want to expect too much from a freshman.

 

[Gamecock Lincoln]

I always saw Hall more as a 2/3 leaning more towards 3 and I'm interested in what her physical transformation will be with an offseason with Molly, that can add to her game.

My biggest concern now is actually the 2. After Zia where is the depth, it would have been Rivers and then Russell but now that they're gone there's a void. Maybe it's a golden opportunity for Cooper but I don't want to expect too much from a freshman.

or another transfer that could fit that role that we don't know about. We have 2 spots available if Dawn wants to have a full roster. Lots of good prospects in the portal.

 

[KingWard]

Saniya won herself a national championship, so now it's about playing time. Really can't fault her for that.

What was there about Rivers that caused her and Dawn to seemingly not coalesce?

 

[Whiterockcock69]

What was there about Rivers that caused her and Dawn to seemingly not coalesce?

I too am interested in that. There was obviously a disconnect late in the season when she disappeared after or during the SEC tournament and then a huge role in the NCAA tournament. Very curious. I have heard others mention classroom attendance but haven’t a clue. Theory.

Something obviously happened (duh), Dawn did her job and Sanaya reacted. In the NCAA Dawn needed her and played her. But. Sanaya wasn’t swayed. Now she goes.

Personally I don’t care if she never hit a three point goal during her entire career, or took one. Just stay and do the things you are so effing good at. She’s a +++ passer and defender and runs like a deer. She’s a hell of an asset wherever she plays next year, Which I remain hopeful is here!

 

[winloseortie]

What was there about Rivers that caused her and Dawn to seemingly not coalesce?

Have no real clue but PT and discipline are generally found at the root of most transfers.

If history is prelude I’m not convinced this is a done deal. Cuevas and Kiki were packed and gone but DS convinced them to stay. Still a little more than two weeks before exams are complete.

 

[DarkCock]

Have no real clue but PT and discipline are generally found at the root of most transfers.

If history is prelude I’m not convinced this is a done deal. Cuevas and Kiki were packed and gone but DS convinced them to stay. Still a little more than two weeks before exams are complete.

She was with the team at the spring game and then at the Gamecock Gala tonight.



There are obviously no hard feelings. She missed some classes, but I don't think that's why she's transferring.

In a quote I posted in another thread, she admitted she wants to be with a winning program but her role was also important. I appreciate her honesty -- if she was all about winning, then she wouldn't be transferring. I think there are plenty of other players who prioritize winning and are willing to accept any role to be here. Maybe Blackwell is that type of player. Or, like you suggest, maybe Rivers changes her mind. Or someone we don't know about yet. We'll see.

 

[JodyD]

Don't know what happened to UT tonight but glad Carolina won. I was starting to get a little concerned UT might gives us a run for our
money but I don't think so. Maybe UF is the team that will give us trouble?

 

[JodyD]

If you look at the transfer portal in WBB, UT is making big moves and getting a lot of good players. South Carolina will still be the team to beat in the SEC but we will miss Henny a lot! I was very disappointed that she wasn't selected in the first round. Hope she makes the Fevers roster.

 

[Sharris]

If you look at the transfer portal in WBB, UT is making big moves and getting a lot of good players. South Carolina will still be the team to beat in the SEC but we will miss Henny a lot! I was very disappointed that she wasn't selected in the first round. Hope she makes the Fevers roster.

Tennessee is making moves but they are trying to get back to a respectable upper tier team with their moves. They still are not at the level of South Carolina talent or cohesiveness. They still have to prove that they can beat the upper tier teams or even compete well with them. Before their loss in the tourney, thsey had a near loss at home against a good mid-major. Their best win of the year was against a good but undersized frontline Texas team. They have momentum, but they are not at South Carolina level yet. They still need to make some steps before boasting their chest out yet. Lol

 

[winloseortie]

Tennessee is making moves but they are trying to get back to a respectable upper tier team with their moves. They still are not at the level of South Carolina talent or cohesiveness. They still have to prove that they can beat the upper tier teams or even compete well with them. Before their loss in the tourney, thsey had a near loss at home against a good mid-major. Their best win of the year was against a good but undersized frontline Texas team. They have momentum, but they are not at South Carolina level yet. They still need to make some steps before boasting their chest out yet. Lol

You are on target about UT. Next year they will have 3 scorers who can get 15-20 a night; Powell, Horston and Jackson. They will be a nightmare matchup for every team in the SEC but us. They should win at least 12 conference games on talent and size alone.

But Burrell, Green and Dye were the toughness and leaders. They do not have great team D but their length and rebounding hide that well.

Key is their only post player. While she was all SEC D, she is a liability more than six feet from the hoop. She has nothing outside of 5 ft on O and easily negated by someone her size.

They are a clear #2 in the conference. I believe Winner of the game between us is conference champ because the league is so down.

They are an elite 8 team

 

[Gamekem]

She was with the team at the spring game and then at the Gamecock Gala tonight.



There are obviously no hard feelings. She missed some classes, but I don't think that's why she's transferring.

In a quote I posted in another thread, she admitted she wants to be with a winning program but her role was also important. I appreciate her honesty -- if she was all about winning, then she wouldn't be transferring. I think there are plenty of other players who prioritize winning and are willing to accept any role to be here. Maybe Blackwell is that type of player. Or, like you suggest, maybe Rivers changes her mind. Or someone we don't know about yet. We'll see.

She said very early on that she wanted to beat UConn and not be apart of them. Maybe she has a drive to beat the best and she feels that she is already on the best team. Some people drive off that underdog attitude and she might not feel that here. I thought it was a theory worth throwing out there.

 

[TN-Gamecock]

If you look at the transfer portal in WBB, UT is making big moves and getting a lot of good players. South Carolina will still be the team to beat in the SEC but we will miss Henny a lot! I was very disappointed that she wasn't selected in the first round. Hope she makes the Fevers roster.

Well UT just got Rickea Jackson..if Rivers transfers there and they bet a big power forward who can shoot out from the basket...they will be tough...not tough enought to beat us...but a big PF with shooting abilities would certainly help UT...

Janiah Barker would be a home run for UT...

 

[KingWard]

Have no real clue but PT and discipline are generally found at the root of most transfers.

If history is prelude I’m not convinced this is a done deal. Cuevas and Kiki were packed and gone but DS convinced them to stay. Still a little more than two weeks before exams are complete.

I hope the relationship can be salvaged. She can lift a team with her overall floor play.

 

[Gamecock Lincoln]

I hope the relationship can be salvaged. She can lift a team with her overall floor play.

I don't think there's a relationship problem at all. Rivers has been to all the team celebrations and seems to be happy and having a good time. This is about playing time and being a good fit for what Dawn does schematically. I wish she would stick it out. She got behind early with injuries and health and safety protocols. The suspenion didn't help matters either.

 

[winloseortie]

I don't think there's a relationship problem at all. Rivers has been to all the team celebrations and seems to be happy and having a good time. This is about playing time and being a good fit for what Dawn does schematically. I wish she would stick it out. She got behind early with injuries and health and safety protocols. The suspenion didn't help matters either.

I’m with you, I don’t think the relationship is breached. She wants to be a star, and why wouldn’t she? If she went to Ark she would get -
15-20 shots a game. She won’t get that free rein her until her junior year

 

[DarkCock]

My own take is that Rivers is a more laid back player compared to the rest of the team, especially the freshman. I think she will end up at place with a little less pressure, play 30-35 minutes per game, find her shot and be an outstanding player. I think her game is super smooth, but maybe she just isn't a fit here.

I can tell you that Bree Hall jumped right in and embraced the culture right away. She might be Aliyah Boston's best friend on the team. She's already gotten into social media spats with UCONN friends. She's an absolute warrior.



Immediately after the championships game, she was already talking about how she planned on improving next season.

Winning national championship a ‘surreal moment’ for Wayne grad Hall

Bree Hall took home a piece of the net. She will treasure the photos of her with the NCAA championship trophy. Most of all, she and her South Carolina teammates look forward to getting their rings, something they earned with a 64-49 victory Sunday against Connecticut in Minneapolis.

www.journal-news.com

Reading that quote, I'm getting fired up for next season. Saniya Rivers or no Saniya Rivers. Let's go!

 

[Gamekem]

Dyaisha Fair gave us a visit, she would be a huge get as well. Maybe Fletcher would be Zia's backup if Fair commits.

 

[DarkCock]

Dyaisha Fair gave us a visit, she would be a huge get as well. Maybe Fletcher would be Zia's backup if Fair commits.

She gave us trouble in the Bahamas.

 

[winloseortie]

Couple of things....
Here is Fair’s line against us in a game we won by 28. Buffalo was overmatched, she was not.
As always it’s about fit.... Buffalo played run and gun, can she play D? Will she sacrifice on offense for her teammates?

Buffalo 60

Player	FG	3PT	FT	REB	A	PTS
02 Fair,Dyaisha	9-19	3-6	1-2	7	3	22

On Rivers... well we are still in her mix. Maybe she just wants to explore, needs some love and clarification from DS, who knows???

As to her list, my take
UNC-W polite nod to hometown
NCA&T polite nod to HBCU’s
UCONN let’s see their backcourt is Bueckers, Fudd, Ducharme, and Muhl. She sees even less court there
ND all five starters back and the backcourt were freshmen umm No
Maryland if she wants to go to that circus, go with God my child
FSU TOTALLY DEPLETED ROSTER have fun
Duke, NCSU, UNcarolina and Indiana all would be choices that I could see working out well, they need her and are competitive teams
UT As much as I dislike them, she would be a fit, but unless they move Jackson to the four, she is coming off the bench there

 

[Gamekem]

She gave us trouble in the Bahamas.

Without a doubt, outside of Veronica Burton potentially coming back for a 5th year instead of going into the draft, Fair was my top point guard from the portal.

 

[Gamekem]

Speaking of Maryland, I'm not sure how she managed this extension despite what's occured yet again.

 

[winloseortie]

Speaking of Maryland, I'm not sure how she managed this extension despite what's occured yet again.

Frese has been coaching 2 year longer than DS. She has a slightly higher winning % than DS
She has a national championship, 6 Big10 titles in the 8 years UMD has been in the league. Would have been 7 but Big10 refused to reschedule a game against cellar dwelling Illinois this season. That left them a 1/2 game out of another title.

We see the chaos they see the wins

 

[Gamekem]

Frese has been coaching 2 year longer than DS. She has a slightly higher winning % than DS
She has a national championship, 6 Big10 titles in the 8 years UMD has been in the league. Would have been 7 but Big10 refused to reschedule a game against cellar dwelling Illinois this season. That left them a 1/2 game out of another title.

We see the chaos they see the wins

I totally get it, but at some point you have to question it. That's a long commitment, especially to with consistent transfers and have yet to make an elite eight in 8 years. Looks like they've peaked under Frese.

 

[atl-cock]

$$$ and maintaining a good WBB program seem to be about the only good things resulting from Maryland abandoning the ACC for the B1G.

 

[winloseortie]

I totally get it, but at some point you have to question it. That's a long commitment, especially to with consistent transfers and have yet to make an elite eight in 8 years. Looks like they've peaked under Frese.

I don’t disagree with you, but as admin. how do you not fully support her?

 

[CockyGirl]

Janiah Barker is committing at 7 pm per her insta story. I’m guessing Texas A&M but she also posted that her favorite assistant coach was going to Texas A&M and had this face attached to it . Guess we will know soon! Tried to post a pic from insta but it says file is too large.

 

[DarkCock]

I heard Christyn Williams blew out her knee and she's out for the season. That's awful. It's a really quick turn around for rookies whose teams advance deep into the NCAA tournament and WNBA training camp.

 

[winloseortie]

I heard Christyn Williams blew out her knee and she's out for the season. That's awful. It's a really quick turn around for rookies whose teams advance deep into the NCAA tournament and WNBA training camp.

Tough news, seems like everybody from UCONN has been hurt this year. Hope she has a quick rehab

 

[Gamecock Lincoln]

Janiah Barker is committing at 7 pm per her insta story. I’m guessing Texas A&M but she also posted that her favorite assistant coach was going to Texas A&M and had this face attached to it . Guess we will know soon! Tried to post a pic from insta but it says file is too large.

Texas A&M

 

[KingWard]

I totally get it, but at some point you have to question it. That's a long commitment, especially to with consistent transfers and have yet to make an elite eight in 8 years. Looks like they've peaked under Frese.

I guess they figure they could look further but do worse.