Lady Vols Recruiting Info

[LadyVol1908]

I am assuming When you redshirt you can't travel to away games

Speaking of redshirt, is Cooper redshirting or no? I don't remember hearing anything on that....just that she'll miss the season.

 

[ladyvosl23]

Speaking of redshirt, is Cooper redshirting or no? I don't remember hearing anything on that....just that she'll miss the season.

Yes It was annouced she was red shirting. she will be a red shirt sophomore next year . with incoming freshman next year

 

[LadyVol1908]

Yes It was annouced she was red shirting. she will be a red shirt sophomore next year . with incoming freshman next year

Okay good!

 

[mlindsay]

I am assuming When you redshirt you can't travel to away games

You are right the school can't fund the trip but certain schools have organizations that pay for the player to attend and its legal so there are some schools that allow redshirt players to travel we just aren't one of them

 

[Nuyoika]

You are right the school can't fund the trip but certain schools have organizations that pay for the player to attend and its legal so there are some schools that allow redshirt players to travel we just aren't one of them

Right and they can sit on the bench in street clothes. Many players do this.

 

[Ladyvol777]

Agree armchair, I want the one who wants to be a LVFL and if she is not I can wait until next year. As I said about booth, I do not want a me me me type player!!!

I can't wate till this year, we have great players this year.

 

[Grahamland]

To all the Holly and Reaves haters out there if this doesn't shut you up nothing will.

 

[Chris89128]

Just posted on ASGR

SEC recruiting rankings
1- TENNESSEE

No. 1 Evina Westbrook, 6’0, WF., South Salem HS, OR
No. 9 Kasiyahna Kushkituah, 6’4, C., St. Francis HS, GA
No. 10 Anastasia Hayes, 5’7, PG., Riverdale HS, TN
McCormick: “They got three Top 10 recruits, with an impact wing, post and point guard. Westbrook could become another in the long line of Lady Vol greats. Tennessee back on track, with a class that will really help them jump back into the national spotlight.”
2- SOUTH CAROLINA

No. 35 Alexis Jennings, 6’2, PF., Sparkman HS, AL (Transfer From Kentucky)
No. 20 LaDaziah Williams, 6’4, PF., Lakewood Ranch HS, FL
No. 29 Bianca Jackson, 6’0, WF, Brewbaker Tech Magnet HS, AL
No. 31 Elisia Grissett, 6’1, WF., Hillside HS, NC
No. 97 Haley Troup, 5’10, SG., Southside Gadsden HS, AL
McCormick: “South Carolina got a great class with several quality kids who will contribute right away. This class should keep them up with the best programs in the country.”
3- GEORGIA

No. 15 Taja Cole, 5’8, PG., Lloyd C Byrd HS, VA (Transfer From Louisville)
No. 41 Quannecia Morrison, 5’10, SG., McEachern HS, GA
No. 60 Maya Caldwell, 5’11, SG., Davidson Day HS, NC
No. 65 Gabby Connally, 5’7, PG., Brandis HS, TX
No. 80 Mallury Bates, 6’3, C., William Fleming HS, VA
McCormick: “Joni Taylor and her staff hit the jackpot this year. They recruited a tremendous set of guards, as well as a post player who will definitely help them. Georgia should really move up in the SEC with this class.”
4- VANDERBILT

No. 35 Chelsie Hall, 5’8, PG., Seffner Christian Academy, FL
No. 51 Autumn Newby, 6’2., PF., Archer HS, GA
McCormick: “Vanderbilt has made a great start under Stephanie White. I really think this staff is going to push Vanderbilt up near the top of the SEC. With two Top 50 kids in this class, they are well on their way.”
5- KENTUCKY

No. 56 JC Amanda Paschal, 5’6, SG., Gulf Coast State College, FL
No. 59 Keondra McKinney, 6’1, WF., Miami Country Day HS, FL
No. 70 Kameron Roach, 5’6, PG., Lower Richland HS, SC
No. 78 Dorie Harrison, 6’3, C., Hillsboro HS, TN
No. 92 Tatyana Wyatt, 6’2, WF., Columbus HS, GA
No. 442 Ogechi Anyagaligbo, 6’0, PF., Miami Country Day HS, FL
McCormick: “Kentucky went through a rough patch, but their new staff brought in a great group that really fits their system. These kids are long and athletic with high motors. Kentucky is going to be young, but in a few years they should be strong.”
6- FLORIDA

No. 46 Jalaysha Thomas, 6’2, PF., West Port HS, FL
No. 62 Tameria Johnson, 5’6, PG., West Port HS, FL
No. 90 Karissa McLaughlin, 5’8, SG., Fort Wayne Homestead HS, IN
No. 139 Mikayla Hayes, 6’2, PF., Park Center HS., MN
No. 204 Priscilla Smeenge, 6’0, SG., Southlake Carroll HS, TX
McCormick: “Florida recruited a deep, athletic, versatile group. They covered all their bases. They moved back into the Top 25 last year, and this class should keep them in that territory … or move them up.”
7- MISSISSIPPI STATE

No. 5 JC Jonika Garvin, 6’0, SG., Palm Beach State, FL
No. 61 Myah Taylor, 5’7, PG., Olive Branch HS, MS
No. 66 Nyah Tate, 6’0, SG, Terry HS, MS
No. 170 Bre’Amber Scott, 5’10, WF., Little Rock Central HS, AR
McCormick: “This is going to be their year on the court, and then this class is going to re-load their roster. The two in-state guards will be very important to keeping their momentum.”
8- TEXAS A&M

No. 56 Kayla Wells, 6’0, WF., South Grand Prairie HS, TX
No. 79 N’Dea Jones, 6’3, PF., Brookwood HS, GA
No. 116 Emer Nichols, 6’5, C., Pearland HS, TX
No. 136 Jada Walton, 5’11, SG., SW DeKalb HS, GA
McCormick: “They covered the two through five positions. They lost a lot of seniors last year, so they will be solid this year and then this class will give them a good boost next year. These kids fit their system, and they can score the basketball.”
9- LSU

No. 33 Raven Farley-Clark, 6’4, PF., Queen of Peace HS, NJ
No. 75 Kayla Pointer., 5’6., G, Holy Innocents HS, GA
No. 107 Dekeriya Patterson, 5’9, SG, Dunbar, FL
No. 131 Jailin Cherry, 5’8., PG., Pascagoula HS, MS
McCormick: “They brought in one post player along with three athletic, strong guards who could become their backcourt of the future. They all have a lot of potential, but Farley-Clark is the true blue chip recruit.”
10- ALABAMA

No. 72 Ariyah Copeland, 6’2, PF., Columbus, HS, GA
No. 115 Elexis Evans, 6’2, C., Greensboro HS, AL
No. 536 Destiney Elliott, 6’0, PF., Oneonta HS, AL (Transfer From Samford)
McCormick: “Alabama has slowly improved under Kristy Curry, and this should be their best year yet. This class has size and talent, and it will keep them heading in the right direction.”
11- MISSOURI

No. 113 Elexandria Brown, 5’10., PG., Johnston HS, IA
No. 119 Nadia Green, 5’9, SG., Homewood Flossmoor HS, IL
No. 173 Lauren Aldridge, 5’7, PG, Marsfield HS, MO (Transfer From Kansas)
No. 270 Kelsey Winfrey, 5’9, PG., Lebanon HS, MO
McCormick: “Missouri will have a lot of firepower this year, and this class will help replace the departing senior class. This group has some very skilled guards who fit in the Missouri system.”
12- MISSISSIPPI

No. 120 Milicia Reid, 5’7, PG., The Patrick School, NY
No 123 Chyna Nixon, 5’11, SG., Neumann Gorretti HS, VA
No. 351 Day’Neshia Banks, 6’0, WF., Jean Ribault HS, FL
McCormick: “Mississippi added two top-notch guards who can score the basketball, which will work well in Coach Insell’s system.”
13- AUBURN

No. 104 Unique Thompson, 6’2, PF., Faith Academy HS, AL
No. 240 Abigayle Jackson, 6’3, PF., Little Rock Central HS, AR
No. 250 Kiyae White, 6’2, PF., Emmanus HS, NJ
McCormick: “They have done a great job of filling their main need. They don’t have a lot of size right now, but this group will add length, and they are athletic enough to fit the Auburn style of play.”
14- ARKANSAS

No. 168 Macy Weaver, 6’3, PF., Stillman Valley HS, IL
No. 259 Grayce Spangler, 6’10, SG., Fayetteville HS, AR
McCormick: “Coach Dykes has slowly built up the Arkansas program, and he got two more high IQ, high character kids. They are going to play hard, and they are going to be good teammates.”

 

[Darth_Vol]

reminds me of a Maya Moore with handles..ie, she can dribble.

The way she takes it to the hoop around people and they can't stop her she reminds me of Candace Parker ������

So she is a combination mix of Maya Moore and Candace Parker? Good to see our expectations are realistic... :dance2:

 

[armchair]

So she is a combination mix of Maya Moore and Candace Parker? Good to see our expectations are realistic... :dance2:

Parker and Moore were the two best players in the country when they played. Let's not get carried away. And Parker is 6'4".

 

[Nuyoika]

It's nice to see a change over here. People are actually happy and switched from thinking it was the coaching to it was the players. I can't wait to see what the next 4 years holds for this stellar class. Unfortunately, Boothe just promised at least 2 NC's for Texas so that leaves only 2 chances for this class to get 1.

 

[ladyvosl23]

Walker reminds me of Taurasi and westbrook reminds me of maya

 

[ladyvosl23]

It's nice to see a change over here. People are actually happy and switched from thinking it was the coaching to it was the players. I can't wait to see what the next 4 years holds for this stellar class. Unfortunately, Boothe just promised at least 2 NC's for Texas so that leaves only 2 chances for this class to get 1.

They have to get there first then we can talk, uconn will be good and louisville and us and South carolina

 

[Benionsopinion]

Well,it's only been a few days since some of our posters were saying that there were no game changers in this class,or something on that order. Now some of these players are being compared to all time greats. Got to admit,I'm a little confused,but it's fun to read and comment on.

 

[ladyvosl23]

I think The top three players were game changers and we got one

 

[wbbinsider99]

There is no Parker, Moore, Stewert, Taurasi, Holdsclaw, etc in this class.

However, Walker, Westbrook, and Booth can potentially reach the level of a Sims, Ogwumike sisters, Diggins, etc...which is still terrific (1st team AA).

 

[mike099]

Recruiting is only part of the picture to win a NC.

I remember watching Georgia and Tennessee in the final 4 and the commentators for the game said something to the effect 'I guess we will find out if Andy Landers is a great coach that can win a NC or just another savvy recruiter'.

I am cautiously optimistic about the future of the program. I am hoping that one of the two remaining recruits for 2017 will see the opportunity to at least play in one, possibly more final 4's.

Speaking of Boothe - Texas will be in running for the next few years, but I would not count on a NC. The talent is spread more evenly now and the closest thing to a guarantee NC was the last couple of UCONN's NC's.

 

[Chitownvol1129]

Recruiting is only part of the picture to win a NC.

I remember watching Georgia and Tennessee in the final 4 and the commentators for the game said something to the effect 'I guess we will find out if Andy Landers is a great coach that can win a NC or just another savvy recruiter'.

I am cautiously optimistic about the future of the program. I am hoping that one of the two remaining recruits for 2017 will see the opportunity to at least play in one, possibly more final 4's.

Speaking of Boothe - Texas will be in running for the next few years, but I would not count on a NC. The talent is spread more evenly now and the closest thing to a guarantee NC was the last couple of UCONN's NC's.

Texas can load up all the talent they want, Baylor signed 4 point guards, or guards, but I believe they are all pg, no matter, you can only play 5 at a time. After the 5 starters you need role players, and most of these loaded schools are not recruiting for that, they are recruiting for a Doty.
Remember her, rank 1st or 2nd in her class, spent her entire career at UCONN recovering from knee problems? So to say Boothe just guaranteed Texas some championships, or even final 4s, like the quoted post says talent is more spread out. Think back th the stretches Pat had after Holdsclaw, Catching never won another championship, Lawson was there, Snow, man we dominated recruiting right up to the return when we landed Parker. And if you want to talk about stacked classes, The Baby Vols was a stacked class for sure!
There are no garantees, recruiting is 20% to 40% if you get the game changer, but luck, health, team chemistry, home sickness, jealousy, transfers just are way to big of the picture to crown any school before players even show up, heck look what happened to poor Tucker." Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans"- John Lennon

 

[Volfan2012]

Michaela Oyenware is deciding today. Let me say she is going to UCLA so she will be certain to come here.

 

[mlindsay]

Michaela Oyenware is deciding today. Let me say she is going to UCLA so she will be certain to come here.

I'm saying she will be a lady vol like I said Westbrook would be!

 

[VOL720]

Texas can load up all the talent they want, Baylor signed 4 point guards, or guards, but I believe they are all pg, no matter, you can only play 5 at a time. After the 5 starters you need role players, and most of these loaded schools are not recruiting for that, they are recruiting for a Doty.
Remember her, rank 1st or 2nd in her class, spent her entire career at UCONN recovering from knee problems? So to say Boothe just guaranteed Texas some championships, or even final 4s, like the quoted post says talent is more spread out. Think back th the stretches Pat had after Holdsclaw, Catching never won another championship, Lawson was there, Snow, man we dominated recruiting right up to the return when we landed Parker. And if you want to talk about stacked classes, The Baby Vols was a stacked class for sure!
There are no garantees, recruiting is 20% to 40% if you get the game changer, but luck, health, team chemistry, home sickness, jealousy, transfers just are way to big of the picture to crown any school before players even show up, heck look what happened to poor Tucker." Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans"- John Lennon

I totally agree. Like I posted a couple days ago, stacked rosters don't determine Championships. I think 12 players are enough. It is tough to keep 13+ players happy and not one to transfer. Most coaches only use like a 8 player rotation anyways. Some of these young women decisions are influenced by lies from coaches, promises and deals from coaches, outside voices, AAU coaches and bashing of a program they wanted to attend. But sometimes recruits do want to play with their friends, play at a winning program, play for a particular coach, play in a particular conference or want a degree from a certain school. We as fans never know all the details in the recruitment. With that being said, I can still see transfers in the next couple seasons at Baylor, UConn, Louisville, Ohio State and Maryland. Some of these recruits go to schools on promises that will not be kept when they arrive on campus. If we sign 4 players this class, I can see us only signing 3 maybe 4 in the 2018 class depending on how deep the 2019 class. 12 player roster is perfect to me.

 

[mike099]

I'm saying she will be a lady vol like I said Westbrook would be!

Hoping that you are correct on Michaela O. I looked at UCLA's Roster and they have 13 on the roster with 7 juniors and 3 commits so far, so playing time would probably be about equal either place she chooses.

Maybe signing Westbrook will sway her our way.

 

[VOL720]

I'm saying she will be a lady vol like I said Westbrook would be!

I could be wrong, but I think we have a better chance with Davis than Onyenwere. From what I hear Davis's visit went very well. Holly and staff laid everything on the table for her. You notice she tweeted currently debating right after her visit. She may still go to GT, but we as fans may underestimate Holly as a recruiter this time around. I heard she really seal the deal with Westbrook and her family. Both are very good players. But at 6'2", the things Davis can do with the ball and the mismatches she could cause is exciting especially with what we already have coming in. She really reminds me of Holdsclaw. How smooth she operates with the athleticism she possesses and the shooting touch she has is fun to watch.

 

[mike099]

Hopefully both young ladies will look to 2018-19. Sure next year the playing time may limited especially if Diamond returns, but 2018-19 we will have 7 players as of now assuming no one is lost to injury, etc.

Question about the young lady from London. She will have two years starting next year, is that correct.

 

[Bernard]

Speaking on recruiting. I am from the state of Michigan, I have been coaching and teaching multiple sports, on the high school, junior high, elementary and tee-ball level the past 35 yrs. Pat, used to come to Michigan to recruit and take our best girls basketball players out of the state. I am giving the TN Staff a heads up, you better get down here, if you have not already, and check out 6-2 wing player Rickea Jackson, from the class of 2019. She is ranked no 7 in the class by Hoopgultz right now, but I am telling you, she may be ranked no 1, by the time she is a senior. She is a great talent, from Detroit Edison Public Academy. Lets go Holly and Staff!!! Pat took our best talent, so can you!!!