Coach Yo strikes. Former Michigan St. Pg DeeDee Hagemann is transferring to Ol’ Miss . She was 2nd team all Big 10 last yr.
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Madsen McDaniel sitting next to Sarah Strong and Joyce Edwards. She's not playing (neither is Strong), but she looks to be moving normally on the bench.
That would have conveyed a level of approbation that I neither possessed nor intended to articulate .
We're getting a great one in Joyce. She has an unbelievable motor and a unwillingness to give up. In some ways she reminds me of a more refined Amihere.
This was the first opportunity I have had to see Edwards play. OH MY!!!
I don't believe Edwards came out of the game in the 2nd half, and the US needed every second she was in.
She gave up size to Koval, but the energy she brings to the 5 is something else. Watch Koval go backward here when Joyce engages her. JE then finds a shooter in the corner (will be Tessa next season).
She gave up size to Koval, but the energy she brings to the 5 is something else. Watch Koval go backward here when Joyce engages her. JE then finds a shooter in the corner (will be Tessa next season).
What I love about Joyce is that’s she just so unassuming. She’s not emotional or flashy. She just puts her head down and gets to work!
There's only one USC.......
My only concern about Edwards at the 5 is she doesn't protect the rim like we're used to. But I was surprised how she impacted the game tonight on the defense without blocking shots. She uses great anticipation and athleticism to jump the passing lanes and then sprints down court in transition. Phenomenal.
Wasn’t she supposed to be a lock for LSU? Seems Mulkey is really struggling recruiting right now. Have her sideline antics and press conf comments caught up to her? Just curious.
good spot for her as she can take over the Honesty Scott-Grayson scorer role for them. wonder how much patience the Auburn coaches will have with her defensive deficiencies - HSG was also a good defender.
By GamecockCentral's Chris Wellbaum...
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South Carolina women's basketball: Top 12 moments of the season
Look back at the twelve most memorable moments from South Carolina's undefeated national championship season.
Harris will have to live with scott's defense because someone has to score on that team. They don't have many options and Scott isn't afraid to chuck it.
link to article that the LSU fanboy insider posted a couple of days ago.
WBB Portal Update 2.0: LSU's point guard search narrows
LSU continues to search for its point guard of the future in the transfer portal. Here's the latest update on what we've heard.
Olsen & Kelly are the ’buzziest’ names listed but I doubt they have a shot with either . Their fans seem to think the reason the two freshmen left the program is that they were made aware that the staff was seeking established transfers for their positions. Whatever is going on down the Bayou, freshman player development doesn‘t seem to be a top priority.
I wonder if Sakima Walker is waiting until after the parade to enter the portal. Destiny Littleton waited 2 years ago to enter, if I recall correctly. Seems like if she was returning, she would have already announced.
Markeshia Grant: Love saved room in their hearts for the unimaginable: Unimaginable success
As the buzzer sounded, Coach Dawn Staley turned towards the South Carolina women's basketball FAMS in attendance at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and threw her hands up in elation to honor them. She then turned back towards the court in awe, as she watched her team celebrate a perfect 38-0 season...
It’s difficult to determine who is a lock for LSU in recruiting. Their fans and fanboy media tell us everyone is a lock!
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She went live on tiktok right before the natty I believe and I asked what her plans were she’s been asked a ton but actually have a real answer was that she truly didn’t know. She said she’s been in talks with over seas teams and the money sounds good or she may return. The portal didn’t come up. From the way she was talking it seemed she was leaning towards playing overseas but thats subjective.
OK, thanks. Good info. Walker was a nice insurance policy in case we faced LSU or Stanford. But, as it turned out, our bigs never got into any serious foul trouble in the tournament. She appeared to have a really good attitude even though she wasn't playing. I read an interview where she said she adopted the "mother" role on the team. She requested to sit next to Fulwiley on the bench so she could counsel her. That's awesome. Would she be willing to accept that role again? After watching Joyce Edwards yesterday, I don't see how JE doesn’t play A LOT. Juju and Hidalgo were 1st team All-Americans as freshman. There is no reason to believe Edwards can't be all-SEC caliber player next season. But she needs playing time to develop, most likely at the cost of minutes for SW.
If Dawn isn’t planning on taking a portal Center I’d like to see her back for the reasons you listed she’s a self proclaimed “mother figure” incredible attitude, and I believe the only time we actually needed her (the Alabama game when Cardoso was out) she played 18 meaningful minutes and tho didn’t have a great game on paper did exactly what we needed her to do, by defending their big and boxing out every play.
Maddie Scherr visiting Iowa. I don’t think Iowa has been able to attract any portal interest. If they pick up a couple with their incoming class they could make top 25
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Iowa Women's Basketball Portal Target: Kentucky guard Maddie Scherr
More on Maddie Scherr, who Iowa will host for a visit this week.
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Sharing Mark Schindler’s (The Athletic‘s resident bracketologist & scouting/draft guru) comments & observations on Joyce Edwards from the Nike Hoop Summit. Long, but worth the read. Short review- he‘s very impressed with her game, talent, & potential.
”(on offense) Edwards' base is so low to the ground in spite of her size, which makes her such a difficult player to guard. She has the tightness of handle and compactness in her drive game to take bigger players off the dribble with ease. She has the strength and base to score over smaller opponents and back them down into the rim. She uses angles well to establish position and get to the rim. She made multiple good reads out of double teams she drew. She hit a few jumpers from mid-range and has the room to keep expanding that facet of her game.
My favorite aspect of her offensive game is her touch on the ball. She is adept using her length to secure the ball, attacking the basket with extension finishes: The closer you are to the basket when you release the ball, the more efficient you likely are to be (there are of course exceptions to the rule). Edwards is incredibly aggressive in her rips, post moves, and off the dribble attacks, but blends that seamlessly with the deftness as a finisher. It is rare to pair that force and gentleness, part of what I feel makes her such a potent scorer.
Edwards' commitment to the defensive end last night was what was most special. As mentioned prior with the guard play, the US was struggling mightily to create easy offense. That was jumpstarted by the intensity Edwards infused defensively, as multiple players across the roster stood up and elevated their games as well with defensive pressure.
It's easy to see how Edwards fits into South Carolina's system and schemes, but also the team ethos. She'll be an instant contributor for the Gamecocks, and it's wild to think about what that frontcourt rotation will look like for Dawn Staley next season. Yes, Kamilla Cardoso will be gone, but Ashlyn Watkins, Chloe Kitts, and Sania Feagin are all back with another off-season of growing their games. This group will be smaller without Cardoso, but the versatility they'll bring to both ends with Edwards in the mix as well will be quite difficult to matchup with for anyone on the schedule next season, let alone in SEC play”
”(on offense) Edwards' base is so low to the ground in spite of her size, which makes her such a difficult player to guard. She has the tightness of handle and compactness in her drive game to take bigger players off the dribble with ease. She has the strength and base to score over smaller opponents and back them down into the rim. She uses angles well to establish position and get to the rim. She made multiple good reads out of double teams she drew. She hit a few jumpers from mid-range and has the room to keep expanding that facet of her game.
My favorite aspect of her offensive game is her touch on the ball. She is adept using her length to secure the ball, attacking the basket with extension finishes: The closer you are to the basket when you release the ball, the more efficient you likely are to be (there are of course exceptions to the rule). Edwards is incredibly aggressive in her rips, post moves, and off the dribble attacks, but blends that seamlessly with the deftness as a finisher. It is rare to pair that force and gentleness, part of what I feel makes her such a potent scorer.
Edwards' commitment to the defensive end last night was what was most special. As mentioned prior with the guard play, the US was struggling mightily to create easy offense. That was jumpstarted by the intensity Edwards infused defensively, as multiple players across the roster stood up and elevated their games as well with defensive pressure.
It's easy to see how Edwards fits into South Carolina's system and schemes, but also the team ethos. She'll be an instant contributor for the Gamecocks, and it's wild to think about what that frontcourt rotation will look like for Dawn Staley next season. Yes, Kamilla Cardoso will be gone, but Ashlyn Watkins, Chloe Kitts, and Sania Feagin are all back with another off-season of growing their games. This group will be smaller without Cardoso, but the versatility they'll bring to both ends with Edwards in the mix as well will be quite difficult to matchup with for anyone on the schedule next season, let alone in SEC play”
It appears LSU has gotten a commitment out of the portal. Their insider does not think it’s Janiah Barker. He said they are not in it with her. Most think it’s Deja Kelly and most are not happy about it.
Another shooting guard being asked to play point, take less shots, and actually play D? Where have I seen this before?
Kelly’s stats playing PG Against us
38 minutes
2-13
0-4 three pointers
4 rebounds
2 assists
6 turnovers
And a pitiful job defending Fulwiley
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Photos: The City of Columbia celebrates National Champion Gamecocks
The Gamecock Women's Basketball team and staff were honored by the City of Columbia with a parade and pep rally to celebrate their third National Championship on Sunday afternoon.
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South Carolina women's basketball: Kamilla Cardoso will learn her WNBA future Monday night
South Carolina post Kamilla Cardoso is expected to be selected early in the first round of the WNBA Draft Monday night.
Kamilla's in New York. So happy she got to attend the parade and arrive in time to enjoy NY.
