Ambervball01
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two players transferring because they want to play another position, In the last few years a number of tall players have wanted to be the stretch forward (I really don't know that that means) however, Candice seemed to know the requirements.
Were Austin to come to the LVs would be to quote the definition of irony -an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.
A key question for players and ultimate new universities is whether they will be able to play immediately or wait a year. Just for discussion if you were recruiting for the LVs and was considering a transfer versus a high school student for 2001-02 what would be your criteria one over the other.
stretch forward is a Power Forward that can hit shots consistently from the elbow-to-3 point arc.
They are called that because they can play the forward spot on defense, yet shoot the outside shot, thus making the opponent "stretch: the defense
Bill Lambeer, Karl Malone, Horace Grant,, were prototypes of this position,,,they took the "tough guy" PF defender position and made shooters out of them on offense bc they could hit the elbow-out shot consistently
I don't think this is what TN needs,,what we are missing is a power player who can do a reverse-pivot drive from the elbow, pass like a PG and shoot a face-up at the elbow. Let the guards and SG's shoot the long range, we need muscle.
Irony Mimi Collins transferred to Maryland. = Austin then to the LVs
Coach your reference to men from the past NBA is no doubt accurate but what I was trying to reference is those players who want offensively face the basket rather than post . As a recent example Kennedy Brown 6'6" now a freshman at Oregon State was very clear in being recruited that she wanted to be a stretch forward. (whatever that means in women's basketball)
stretch forward is a Power Forward that can hit shots consistently from the elbow-to-3 point arc.
They are called that because they can play the forward spot on defense, yet shoot the outside shot, thus making the opponent "stretch: the defense
Bill Lambeer, Karl Malone, Horace Grant,, were prototypes of this position,,,they took the "tough guy" PF defender position and made shooters out of them on offense bc they could hit the elbow-out shot consistently
I don't think this is what TN needs,,what we are missing is a power player who can do a reverse-pivot drive from the elbow, pass like a PG and shoot a face-up at the elbow. Let the guards and SG's shoot the long range, we need muscle.
The lady Vols need quickness and offensive skills. Playing with slow bigs inside will not work today. Give me one big for defense and rebounding and four 3 point shooters with quickness. The 3 point shot is the biggest game changer in women's basketball and thus the most important .
It also helped that they were built around a 6'7 mountain and a versatile 6'4 player that could defend any position on the court. If Brown got the ball in the block defended 1-on-1, she was going to score. That monster frontcourt more than made up for the fact that they had an "outdated" offense.I’m pretty sure Baylor didn’t follow that game plan and beat a Notre Dame team known for 3 point shooting. That was for a Natty.
Kim Mulkey even made comments about how her offense was supposed to be “outdated” and people made jokes about them but when you’re good your good.
It also helped that they were built around a 6'7 mountain and a versatile 6'4 player that could defend any position on the court. If Brown got the ball in the block defended 1-on-1, she was going to score. That monster frontcourt more than made up for the fact that they had an "outdated" offense.
Ohio State women’s basketball freshman guard Kierstan Bell entering transfer portal. Coach Sully recruited her at OH. Maybe we get her?
She may not have to sit if they approve the 1 time no sit rule that they’re suppose to vote on next month(ish).This is a player ..... but would have to sit a year! Would be eligible when Jaz is a senior and Jordan and Zaay and Rennie are juniors .
I don’t think a true point but she is a top ten guard from 2019 class . And would have 3 years to play !
Very good analysis. I don't disagree with our need for muscle, or for the reverse-pivot drive and the other listed skills .... but, we really do need shooters at the four position; which, to me, is the most-attractive aspect to Karoline's game. A huge part of her "strength" will be that long-range stroke. Not telling ...I'm asking for your expertise - for a little more clarity.