Non-Lady Vol Basketball News 2024-25

No NIL jealousy at UConn towards Paige Bueckers. Last month for Christmas she and Nike gifted her teammates some of her new Nike merchandise including her new signature sneakers. Yesterday, she and Nike gifted brand new iPhones to all her teammates. She has said that she is blessed and feels so happy that she gets to play the game she loves. Some of you don't like her because she is from UConn, but in spite of that she is a really good person. We love her for the person she is, and not just her basketball talents.
Paige is a great person, and this is not about BB. She is obviously one of the best WBB players, but I have seen enough from her off the court to realize how good of a person she is. I was able to see many of the videos she did for Nike and her brand series on YouTube. The one she did with Fulwiley is special to me, but all of them showed her special character.
 
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Thx Cory. Kitts and Feagin will need to pick up the slack down low now. SC will probably use more 3-4 guard sets in the future. Edwards will also see more minutes now obviously. It’s a big loss however, esp defensively. SC will still have nine solid rotation players, but getting thin in the post with quality defense. Watkins was so hard to shoot over.
Does Dauda finally get minutes that she deserves
 
Does Dauda finally get minutes that she deserves
I don't know as Dauda seems slow and tentative when she plays. She was billed as having a 3 point shot but haven't seen it yet. More impressed with Tac ( especially late against Mizzou ) as she continues to shake off the rust after missing almost two years. While SC has several bigs, Tac is our only big-big with an upside who will only get better.
 
Thx Cory. Kitts and Feagin will need to pick up the slack down low now. SC will probably use more 3-4 guard sets in the future. Edwards will also see more minutes now obviously. It’s a big loss however, esp defensively. SC will still have nine solid rotation players, but getting thin in the post with quality defense. Watkins was so hard to shoot over.
I remember when Coates went down, and everyone wrote the team off. Dawn revamped the roster and won her 1st. national championship. Dawn knows her roster and she has proven she can adjust in situations like this. I know we are better with Watkins but someone will step forward.
 
I remember when Coates went down, and everyone wrote the team off. Dawn revamped the roster and won her 1st. national championship. Dawn knows her roster and she has proven she can adjust in situations like this. I know we are better with Watkins but someone will step forward.

Dawn also had Aja Wilson. Kitts and Feagin aren’t that.
 
Dawn also had Aja Wilson. Kitts and Feagin aren’t that.
The combination of talent is MUCH greater now than it was then. This is a complete team whereas the team in 2017 was not a team that the bench played a huge role. I will agree that the talent level across the WBB arena is much better but there is way too much talent on this team to say Watkins loss will derail the chances of another title. It was going to be hard with or without her but the talent level is there to make up for it.
 
At least the next underage female Watkins wants to rough up will have a good chance of outrunning her for a while.. some good news!!!!
 
I knew it was some type of tear when I watched that replay. The knee isn't supposed to bend like that. I was hoping for something more minor than an ACL though. That sucks.
Dak, here is a clip from a guy who is trying to think through the implications of this injury, as it relates to the rest of this season for SC, and I think it’s a fair assessment.

 
Dawn also had Aja Wilson. Kitts and Feagin aren’t that.
@VolBall09, They are not.

But the SC backcourt is measurably better than the backcourt of the Coates era and deep enough to pick up the offensive slack. And Wilson was not yet the player she would become. Offense won’t be an issue, replacing the defensive abilities of Watkins in the post is the trick.

Tac will offer some help as she develops, but if Edwards is able to elevate her defense she will be the benefactor of the increased minutes, and she will be an offensive force whenever on the court.

One of the best attributes of Coach Staley is her ability to adapt and evolve with the players at her disposal. She will go small ball now when needed, and she has the depth at guard to do so. Fulwiley and Tessa are scorers and will play more now. Chloe’s numbers per 40 minutes are excellent, so she will jump in stats with added minutes also, same for Feagin.

Dont get me wrong, it’s a big loss that will need work and effort to replace, perhaps some good luck also.
 
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At least the next underage female Watkins wants to rough up will have a good chance of outrunning her for a while.. some good news!!!!
Was hesitant to respond to this, let me just say something I heard once…..let the first who is without sin cast the first stone. I see some here casting stones freely, I wonder.
 
Eyes jus talkin truth, ole rooster.. lol
No worries, I am sure you have lived a life that allows you to throw stones, even at young people just starting their lives as young adults. Most are different than you I suppose. I have two children who like myself and most I have met in my life that all wish they could redo some things from their youth. It’s a small matter. Peace, and congratulations on being one that is clear in life experiences to be a stone thrower, makes you kinda special. Take heart in that, you are one of the few.
 
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No worries, I am sure you have lived a life that allows you to throw stones, even at young people just starting their lives as young adults. Most are different than you I suppose. I have two children who like myself and most I have met in my life that all wish they could redo some things from their youth. It’s a small matter. Peace, and congratulations on being one that is clear in life experiences to be a stone thrower, makes you kinda special. Take heart in that, you are one of the few.
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yes, one year ago. I hate this damn place... lol

Had a hail storm hit Rock Hill in April which ruined Wifey's car and all the roofs in our development. All the neighbors got new roofs but our insurance company said we had no damage. So, it's been hell fighting them to reconsider. Just got it approved last week and contractor is looking for warmer weather to put on a new shingle roof. They are having a problem finding a solar company to remove our 30 panels and then reinstall them after the roofers are done. :(

other than that, this place is just boring as hell.
 
I remember when Coates went down, and everyone wrote the team off. Dawn revamped the roster and won her 1st. national championship. Dawn knows her roster and she has proven she can adjust in situations like this. I know we are better with Watkins but someone will step forward.
Dawn also revamped the offense. Wilson was able to navigate the paint without Coates clogging it. IMO, they became better without Coates.
 

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