Charlie Creme's 2023-24 Top 25 out and he ranks us #22 and 5th in the ACC
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Once again the critics and “talking heads” struggle with understanding CJW and UL Women’s basketball.
We were omitted from the top 25 poll, despite our surge in the last portion of the ACC regular season, and our strong performance in the ACC tournament. The ACC demonstrated that it was worthy of its inclusion and respectful seeding, and UL reaching the Elite Eight serves as a powerful testimonial to Walz and our program. Losing to Iowa when considering the way Clark and her teammates performed, was no reason for any shame.
Creme and others are only trying to make their own presence relevant as the season as ended. It is ludicrous to project next season when the rosters are still unsettled. I stated a few weeks ago that I think Jeff wants two (2) or three (3) players to come via the portal …… a true PG that is tall and athletic enough to defend, something Carr could not do, and a tall athletic inside presence to replace Liz and provide support for Olivia. Then a true 3 point shooter who can create their own shot.
Will we get that between now and next season? I am betting on the highly competitive Walz to do just that!
We were omitted from the top 25 poll, despite our surge in the last portion of the ACC regular season, and our strong performance in the ACC tournament. The ACC demonstrated that it was worthy of its inclusion and respectful seeding, and UL reaching the Elite Eight serves as a powerful testimonial to Walz and our program. Losing to Iowa when considering the way Clark and her teammates performed, was no reason for any shame.
Creme and others are only trying to make their own presence relevant as the season as ended. It is ludicrous to project next season when the rosters are still unsettled. I stated a few weeks ago that I think Jeff wants two (2) or three (3) players to come via the portal …… a true PG that is tall and athletic enough to defend, something Carr could not do, and a tall athletic inside presence to replace Liz and provide support for Olivia. Then a true 3 point shooter who can create their own shot.
Will we get that between now and next season? I am betting on the highly competitive Walz to do just that!
Norte Dame should be the best team in the ACC next after that it is to early to know who is next until the dust settles. The problem ND will have is winning the big games because of coaching. Neil Ivey has not done well when her team is going against good competition in the big games. They look unprepared and not motivated and she hasn’t made good adjustments during crucial times during the game.
I found it she is another CC at 5’6” I hope she can hit the 3 pointers like CC. She is the 2nd guard the other guard from Ga Tech is 6’1”.
On ACC NOW today Packer said ND is way underrated and will be great next year and could win it all.
Kitley returning is good for the league but not for us
. Last season we played Tech only once and it was at their place so it should be a great scene and big crowd when we get them here next seasonI thought Amoore (25 points) hurt us more than Kitely. As I recall she hit some timely and critical 3s when the game was moving in our favor.
As strange as it may seem, Iowa‘s win over us was as much a result of Marshall and Warnock combining for 6 of 16 from 3, and theit total of 31 points, than Clark’s 41.
Cochran outplayed Czinano, something no one expected. It’s an old story ……… everyone needs to step up, and Iowa got perimeter support beyond just Clark.
Kitely is very good, but we can beat VT as long as they fail to replace Amoore’s contribution.
As strange as it may seem, Iowa‘s win over us was as much a result of Marshall and Warnock combining for 6 of 16 from 3, and theit total of 31 points, than Clark’s 41.
Cochran outplayed Czinano, something no one expected. It’s an old story ……… everyone needs to step up, and Iowa got perimeter support beyond just Clark.
Kitely is very good, but we can beat VT as long as they fail to replace Amoore’s contribution.
IMO too many teams continue to try to help in the middle in an effort to stop the drive rather than guard their man on the perimeter. If you play more straight up defense you would get better 3-pt defense. Once a shooter receives the ball and goes into their shooting motion, running at them is useless.
It starts with us having a legit shot blocker down in the post. We didn't have that kind of the defense. Opposing guards were allowed to drive in draw, and kick...around teh horn til a shot was open.
Amour is an exceptional guard. You have to chase her like LSU did. We didn't start pressing her until the end of the game. Truth is that she gets uncomfortable when she is chased by bigger guards. But you can't chase someone like her all game long, because she then gets wore down but also used to it...and learns to adjust.