Big O Breaks Silence..

[Orange Maniac]

She played for Elite Sports Academy - a high-major prep level, meaning she competed on a national schedule against other Division I recruits, participated in showcase events and travel circuits, and consistently faced top-tier competition rather than typical local high school opponents.

I don't see any season stats available, but her West team lost by 20 tonight in the All-American game. Going to need a strong supporting cast of players around her and let her be a force on the inside.

In all fairness to Edwards, it sure didn’t seem that she got very many minutes. I was expecting to see more of her. That was the impression I got.

 

[volbeast33]

She won't be playing 1v1 for the Lady Vols next fall, or competing in slam dunk contests. She'll be playing team basketball against some of the top teams in the country. She's obviously athletic and has a lot of raw talent. The McDonald's games are usually showcases for guard play, so I wouldn't read too much into tonight's performance.

But here's what is worrisome. Edwards is going to need to be developed, her skills sharpened. And I'm not convinced that Coach Caldwell, or her nutty system, are going to facilitate Edwards bcoming the college player she has the potential to be.

There is no evidence that Kim can’t develop players or that it will hinder a players talents. I think it is a bigger worry that can she get players to buy in to her system. Paul Westhead stated that style of play is great when you get complete buy in from your team.

 

[Golfteacher]

The Kim haters aren't gonna like this

This gives CKC an excellent chance to build a team around Big O. She possibly has a generational talent, lets hope she has enough sense to use it for the advantage of the Lady Vol program. If she uses Big O in the right way and brings in some portal talent this could be a win-win for CKC and the Lady Vols. However, CKC needs to make some changes that will make her competitive in the SEC.

 

[VintageFan]

There is no evidence that Kim can’t develop players or that it will hinder a players talents. I think it is a bigger worry that can she get players to buy in to her system. Paul Westhead stated that style of play is great when you get complete buy in from your team.

On the other hand, there is limited evidence that Kim CAN develop players or that her system DOESN'T hinder players' talents. Or, for that matter, that she can get a team of 10 or more talented players to buy in to her crazy system. Only time will tell for certain. Meanwhile all we have is our opinions.