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Those first two rounds of the tourney were always poorly attended.
I have attended all of them, and at the time I noted that it was the worst attended. Perhaps there could have been another one about that low. The tournament here typically drew less than the season average, but more often in the 7 - 11,000 range with a few better than that. They started going down during the Holly years, especially towards the end of her tenure. If we host next year, I would love to place a bet with you that our attendance will be much better than 5,000.

Addendum: After posting this, I then got a trauma memory of Holly's last couple of years, and those were just over 4,000. I think I just wanted to wipe out that home drilling by Oregon State from my mind. MY original post was not a slam against Kellie, as there was a small increase overall in interest compared to the last few years of Holly. Several teams average more than 5,000, which we typically have and should in the future.
 
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I'll never forget that time Destinee torched us for 22 points and got SIX rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in a game we barely beat Belmont in. She was truly special before injuries took her mobility.

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Great player, she was always meant for the mid-majors. Should have stuck it out at Belmont.

So many kids thinking moving up is the best idea. Playing where you have the most opportunity to be great is always the best plan. There are several very successful mid-major players in the W like Sloot and Alysha Clark. They stuck it out and were the top dog in their league and earned a spot in the pros.
 
Barker would be a hard match up for Strong IMHO.
If Strong is playing the 4 spot, or even some 3 (which she will be able to do this next season) then I can’t imagine many matchups she will not win. It’s pretty simple stuff. She will be on the short list of pre season All American candidates next season. Barker is good, but she is not Sarah Strong good.

Uconn is the rightful preseason #1 for many reasons, Strong is maybe the top reason. Fudd and Williams are not far off for top reasons. Also, GA is still the coach there, that might be the top reason if we are being honest here. He has no equal in the game today. If you disagree, then show me another who has been to 17/18 last final fours…it is absolutely a record that will never be broken.
 
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Someone break it down. I'm interested, but not enough to watch.
2:25 : 5:14 some of highlights of video listed in order.
Hints during the season Fulwiley wasn't happy Instagram "finding my true home and needing be somewhere I can be myself"

Fulwiley question her role in the offense mid season Dawn Staley told her to fall in line or fall behind. According to Witnesses supposedly.

Getting NIL deal 800,000 season from LSU.

Guy also says something about national championship celebration but just his opinion on that one he doesn't give a source.

All of the short break down in that 2:25 to 5:14
I owe one for posting a link I was having trouble with.
That in the second video post #4903
 
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Janiah Barker was the #3 prospect out of HS in 2022. Sarah Strong was the #1 prospect out of HS in 2024.
Sarah Strong didn’t win the matchup last season against Lazaria Spearman now at Tennessee who was the #30 prospect out of HS in 2022.
Barker, just as Spearman weren’t ever in highly structured programs early on in their collegiate careers. Spearman won some at the U, but overall it wasn’t a place that has the resources, networking, and ability to develop players like Tennessee.
The program a player goes to weighs heavily in the perception of media and fans which is why people act as if every year there’s one or two players invincible when in reality they are not.
Every accolade Strong received out of HS, so did Barker.
So perhaps, wait until you see Barker vs Strong to make your assumptions of how good Barker is. She was prior to returning for her senior season projected as one of Top 10 picks in the WNBA draft.


If Strong is playing the 4 spot, or even some 3 (which she will be able to do this next season) then I can’t imagine many matchups she will not win. It’s pretty simple stuff. She will be on the short list of pre season All American candidates next season. Barker is good, but she is not Sarah Strong good.
 
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Since you think things have to be verified through you… taking a part of the whole statement and trying to be sarcastic is the only substance you bring to topics so I’ll break it down.
As I stated, wait until they play this season.
Same as with Lazaria Speaman.
Janiah Barker stock is likely to go up at Tennessee.
She was already projected as a Top 10 WNBA draft pick.
Who is to say if she’s not better than Strong or any other player?
That’s like saying Saquon Barkley could never lead the NFL in rushing and become arguably the best player on a Super Bowl team, before seeing him with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The New York Giants Saquon and Philadelphia Eagles Saquon looked completely different to some but the guy was elite even when he was losing in New York.
Janiah Barker is an elite talent and second to none at the forward position as an athlete. The LV staff could unlock her potential as a complete player.
Where you play matters!
Common sense.
I don’t care about the childish 5 year old takes.
We’ll see.

…yer killing me, Smalls. 🤣🤣🤙🏼

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2:25 : 5:14 some of highlights of video listed in order.
Hints during the season Fulwiley wasn't happy Instagram "finding my true home and needing be somewhere I can be myself"

Fulwiley question her role in the offense mid season Dawn Staley told her to fall in line or fall behind. According to Witnesses supposedly.

Getting NIL deal 800,000 season from LSU.

Guy also says something about national championship celebration but just his opinion on that one he doesn't give a source.

All of the short break down in that 2:25 to 5:14
I owe one for posting a link I was having trouble with.
That in the second video post #4903
800K per season!!! 😮‍💨😮‍💨
 
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