ESPN'S "Way too early 2002-23 Top 25"

[birdie king]

Charlie Creem writes the article. He has us #3 in the ACC as his national rankings have ND #9 NC # 11 UL# 14 VA Tech #15 and NC #21. Very disappointing.

 

[2330859]

Just a week before the NCAA seeding, that same Charlie had UL as a 2 seed. Not sure anyone can predict anything right now.

 

[WahooCard]

Five ACC teams in the top 16. Will be a tough season in the conference.

 

[Bardman]

So silly.

 

[mwatson61]

Who cares about what Charlie Creem thinks. He’s wrong way more than right.

 

[birdie king]

Although we lose 3 of our starting 5 I find it hard to believe we won't start out in the AP Top 10.

 

[Bardman]

I don’t think we lose much at PG; may even upgrade. The ‘3’ - Smith’s position and obviously Emily’s position are the two biggest question marks. I really think Peyton, with Full season under her belt and a full off-season, will be a real factor next year.

 

[KozmasAgain]

Also Alexia Mobley will be a big factor but I don’t know where he is coming from because UNCST and ND lose more than what we lost regarding to starters and key players. UNC will move up they were playing really good at the end of the season. There are too many unknowns right now.

 

[Bardman]

I am hoping 2-3 of the FR can have an impact. Funny this is…Mobley is the lowest rated recruit of the class. I think, however, her early enrollment will really pay dividends for her.

 

[KozmasAgain]

If Mobley is the lowest ranked recruit we are in good shape.

 

[mwatson61]

I am hoping 2-3 of the FR can have an impact. Funny this is…Mobley is the lowest rated recruit of the class. I think, however, her early enrollment will really pay dividends for her.

She was a rebounding machine in High School and the AAU circuit and can dunk the basketball. Can’t wait to see what she brings to the team next season.

 

[TheRealVille]

Also Alexia Mobley will be a big factor but I don’t know where he is coming from because UNCST and ND lose more than what we lost regarding to starters and key players. UNC will move up they were playing really good at the end of the season. There are too many unknowns right now.

It's just the anti Louisville bias. The Cards should automatically be in the top 10 pre-season every year while Jeff Walz is the coach. He doesn't rebuild he reloads and the media knows this.

Yet, the Cards are left out in the way too early top 10 poll. It's a broken record.

 

[Bardman]

RealVille is spot on. We have our starting post and the primary backup. Our starting, leading scorer guard. We have multiple players who played significant minutes last year in backup roles. I do think 2-3 Fr will get on the floor. I’ll be surprised if Peyton and Norika don’t really impact our team next year. Konno - she was starting to surge when she went down with her injury/illness.

 

[birdie king]

RealVille is spot on. We have our starting post and the primary backup. Our starting, leading scorer guard. We have multiple players who played significant minutes last year in backup roles. I do think 2-3 Fr will get on the floor. I’ll be surprised if Peyton and Norika don’t really impact our team next year. Konno - she was starting to surge when she went down with her injury/illness.

Yeah, now what was Konno's "injury/illness" last season ? I forgot.

 

[KozmasAgain]

I she had Covid and I think she had some knee surgery.

 

[Bardman]

I know I don’t know. I was just happy to her back. I think she is very talented. As long as she plays with confidence she can play lots of minutes - she is just solid all-around.

 

[2330859]

This UL roster has a lot of talented youth, we will struggle early in the season, but the length and athleticism by tournament time will have gained experience and will be a dangerous opponent in the ACC.

 

[birdie king]

This UL roster has a lot of talented youth, we will struggle early in the season, but the length and athleticism by tournament time will have gained experience and will be a dangerous opponent in the ACC.

I was hoping you would say that "we will be a dangerous opponent" in the NCAA Tournament.

 

[2330859]

Before we get to the NCAA, we have to prove we are worthy in the ACC tournament. Aside from So Carolina, I felt the 2021-22 NCAA winner would come from the ACC.

 

[Bardman]

Meh, while nice to win that tournament- that is all it is. It chaps my butt that y season winners are not the auto bid winners. Makes zero sense. Yet, perform well enough during the regular season the conference tourney doesn’t really matter.