A look ahead to next season

[justingroves]

I'm not an avid women's basketball follower, but I've seen Glory Johnson play three times and she is amazing.

[rbroyles]

I tend to agree with Tennesseefan, they may not look like final four material out of the box, but will improve as they gain playing time. There is such a large transition from High school to college. With CPS putting so much emphasis on defense and rebounding, shooting can come along as it may, she will keep them in contention. It is easier to coach and learn defense and rebounding over shooting. They are skills that are not as dependant on natural ability as is shooting IMHO. I have a feeling of deja vu in that I think they may remind us of the National Championship team that went into the NCAAs with several losses a few years back. As usual the tough reg. season schedule will help prepare the team for the post season.

[Vols4life]

Originally Posted by armchairvol

We know PS will hound them mercilessly to play defense and rebound--and why not--but scoring next year is sure to be a problem. PG could be an issue, too.

Scoring and the pg position should be the least of our worries playing defense and rebounding well thats something else but Pat will have them ready

[LadyVols#1Fan]

2008 EA SPORTS Girls All-America Team
- Alyssia Brewer
- Amber Gray
- Glory Johnson
- Shekinna Stricklen

2010 commit Lauren Avant named EA SPORTS top national player in her class.

[Vols4ever]

Originally Posted by LadyVols#1Fan

2008 EA SPORTS Girls All-America Team
- Alyssia Brewer
- Amber Gray
- Glory Johnson
- Shekinna Stricklen

2010 commit Lauren Avant named EA SPORTS top national player in her class.

2010???

[LadyVols#1Fan]

yeah, Lauren Avant (Memphis) committed back in 2006. Here's the story:

Fourteen-year-old commits to Lady Vols : Unknown : Knoxville News Sentinel

Some other pictures of next season Lady Vols:

Briana Bass



EA Sports All American Team
Glory, Amber, Shekinna, Alyssia

[LadyVols#1Fan]

USA Today All-USA girls hoops team

- First team

GLORY JOHNSON, 6-3 forward, The Webb School, (Knoxville, Tenn.)
Just the facts: Johnson averaged 19.1 points, 10 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.2 blocked shots a game while leading the Spartans to a 25-5 record and the Class 2A state title game. She has been Tennessee's Miss Basketball the last two seasons. She's also an accomplished track athlete, participating in the 200 and 100 meters, 4x100 relay, long jump, high jump and triple jump.


SHEKINNA STRICKLEN, 6-2 forward, Morrilton (Ark.)
Just the facts: Led the Devil Dogs to a third consecutive state 5A championship game appearance, scoring 45 points, a state finals record, in a 70-63 loss to Camden Fairview. Averaged 24.1 points, 14.2 rebounds, 5.1 blocked shots and 4.0 steals a game this season. Has a 3.62 grade-point average and helped organize a youth basketball camp that raised money for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.

Alyssia Brewer and Amber Gray named to the third team.

[Mrs.BigOrangeNation]

Originally Posted by St.Vol, Minnesota

Pat says the court is her classroom, and that she loves to teach. Well, next season will challenge her, and I think it would result in good things. Fuller will have to step up as the only upperclassman on the team. Cait as a redshirt sophomore will be key too.

Angie is going to need to brush up on her defense also.