WBB going forward

[JohnnySolo]

Ugly loss, but the better team and coach definitely won. Hats off to them. Glad to see Paige Bueckers go. Wonder if she will get the CC treatment in the W. Going forward. Who stays, who goes, who comes in? I bet there are so many coaches in MF ear telling her SC is wasting her talent. Wonder if she stays. What are the rumors of incoming players. We cannot win a NC without a post presence. Who is the next big that will help us move forward?

 

[Cockytalk84]

Only Staley can answer those questions. Agree, without some strong help from the portal, next years group will be very average.
This years team didn't fit her style of coaching. They were depending on Johnson and Pao Pao to be strong 3 point threats but that didn't happen. Both of them regressed from the previous year. Most likely because other teams didn't have to collapse on a strong post player.

 

[hahnenkampf]

Ugly loss, but the better team and coach definitely won. Hats off to them. Glad to see Paige Bueckers go. Wonder if she will get the CC treatment in the W. Going forward. Who stays, who goes, who comes in? I bet there are so many coaches in MF ear telling her SC is wasting her talent. Wonder if she stays. What are the rumors of incoming players. We cannot win a NC without a post presence. Who is the next big that will help us move forward?

I am really hoping Dawn can convince Sareh Williams to come to South Carolina. She is a 6’4 scoring beast who hit the portal after the Wisconsin coach left. We really, really need this girl.
BTW, ESPN named South Carolina as the early favorite to win the 2026 national title.

 

[JohnnySolo]

I know some of you don't like Raven and yes she is not an effective shooter, but she is a good PG and rebounds well. We can benefit from her returning if that is still an option.

 

[gcock5]

I am really hoping Dawn can convince Sareh Williams to come to South Carolina. She is a 6’4 scoring beast who hit the portal after the Wisconsin coach left. We really, really need this girl.
BTW, ESPN named South Carolina as the early favorite to win the 2026 national title.

I was shocked to see that early favorite status.

 

[gcock5]

I know some of you don't like Raven and yes she is not an effective shooter, but she is a good PG and rebounds well. We can benefit from her returning if that is still an option.

She became an extremely scrappy player this year, her rebounding was crazy good. But why does it seem she never breaks down the defense with her dribble? I would have thought by now she would be more dynamic with the ball in her hands.

 

[Patriot321]

I and others have said for many years that Dawn is not the GOAT in college WBB, Geno Auriemma holds that title. A few years back when the Gcocks supposedly had equal talent with UConn, Geno would beat Dawn every time. Not until Dawn's talent significantly surpassed Geno's did she start beating him. Given equal talent Geno will beat Dawn 9/10 times. She does not adjust game plans like Geno and the preparation and "team play" that UConn exhibited Sunday far exceeded the GCocks, they were just better coached and more motivated. The passing gane of UConn was exceptional, to say the least, individual talent doesn't beat team talent.

 

[gcock5]

I and others have said for many years that Dawn is not the GOAT in college WBB, Geno Auriemma holds that title. A few years back when the Gcocks supposedly had equal talent with UConn, Geno would beat Dawn every time. Not until Dawn's talent significantly surpassed Geno's did she start beating him. Given equal talent Geno will beat Dawn 9/10 times. She does not adjust game plans like Geno and the preparation and "team play" that UConn exhibited Sunday far exceeded the GCocks, they were just better coached and more motivated. The passing gane of UConn was exceptional, to say the least, individual talent doesn't beat team talent.

Geno ain't running out a bunch of 2* on the court.

 

[Patriot321]

Geno ain't running out a bunch of 2* on the court.

I didn't say he was, and I think he has more talent than Dawn this year, but the coaching methods were evident, the passing game for UConn stood out vs ours.

 

[stu1cocks]

I didn't say he was, and I think he has more talent than Dawn this year, but the coaching methods were evident, the passing game for UConn stood out vs ours.

I believe there is some truth to what you say but UConn had 3 players on the court that are likely generational talents with a strong supporting cast. I love the calls on social media for Dawn to retire. Yes, let's make sure we suck in this sport as much as we do in about every other one. Freaking brilliant minds out there.

 

[cockofdawn]

I believe there is some truth to what you say but UConn had 3 players on the court that are likely generational talents with a strong supporting cast. I love the calls on social media for Dawn to retire. Yes, let's make sure we suck in this sport as much as we do in about every other one. Freaking brilliant minds out there.

They werent UNDEFEATED, they were beatable, so it looked to me as if he "OUTCOACHED" Staley Sunday. Just IMO.. Tenn, USCW and Notre dame beat them..

 

[DeeDave]

I didn't say he was, and I think he has more talent than Dawn this year, but the coaching methods were evident, the passing game for UConn stood out vs ours.

The last time we beat UConn at their place, we wiped the floor with them. Better talent=win.

 

[usc_nc]

I and others have said for many years that Dawn is not the GOAT in college WBB, Geno Auriemma holds that title. A few years back when the Gcocks supposedly had equal talent with UConn, Geno would beat Dawn every time. Not until Dawn's talent significantly surpassed Geno's did she start beating him. Given equal talent Geno will beat Dawn 9/10 times. She does not adjust game plans like Geno and the preparation and "team play" that UConn exhibited Sunday far exceeded the GCocks, they were just better coached and more motivated. The passing gane of UConn was exceptional, to say the least, individual talent doesn't beat team talent.

I think a fair review of the year shows many third and fourth quarter bounce backs. That would be coaching adjustments, so let’s not make generic statements.

 

[cockofdawn]

I think a fair review of the year shows many third and fourth quarter bounce backs. That would be coaching adjustments, so let’s not make generic statements.

Because they were behind at the Start so many Games, NOT PREPARED> They looked totally "Shell-Socked" against UCONN. Maybe they were up late making TIK TOK Videos?? Still, like i said Earlier, it was a Good Season for them, just seemed they were UNPREPARED for what UCON threw at them!!

 

[JohnnySolo]

So does anyone know of any players coming in that will help? HS or portal recruiting?

 

[JohnnySolo]

Just saw that Latson committed. So that is good.

 

[DeeDave]

Just saw that Latson committed. So that is good.

Raven Johnson also announced she's staying.

She's friends with Latson who is a big time shooter transfer from Florida State.


This is big.

 

[JohnnySolo]

Can we create a big from a 3-D printer or AI?

 

[hahnenkampf]

Just saw that Latson committed. So that is good.

She is a Huge pickup.

 

[stu1cocks]

She is a Huge pickup.

Latson is huge. She can light it up!! Need a big too unless Tac is the real deal.

 

[taiwancock]

Raven Johnson also announced she's staying.

She's friends with Latson who is a big time shooter transfer from Florida State.


This is big.

Chloe's sister Kylee just announced that she is in the portal. Has a "do not contact. " I imagine that is a good sign for us?

 

[hahnenkampf]

Chloe's sister Kylee just announced that she is in the portal. Has a "do not contact. " I imagine that is a good sign for us?

I predicted a month ago she would enter the portal and go to South Carolina. She redshirted at UF so she’ll have four years of eligibility left.

 

[hahnenkampf]

Sakima Walker entered the transfer portal. That opens up a slot for another big….perhaps Kylee Kitts(?).