True, I just dont like relying on true freshmen to contribute, it's such a wild card. Bewteen the two, I'd prefer Phifer as the forward, feels like her accomplishments as a dual sport star maker her ideal at forward.
Surprised Evans hasn't transferred somewhere as of yet. Been in portal since 04-04. I agree she would be a tremendous get.
Weird circumstances with Deshields going to Mississippi State and then Moore entering with a day left. Could be something brewing!
Stranger thing have happened…… not sure she ever wanted to leave MT?
They want a point guard with no more than 2 years of eligibility remaining. That’s my guess.
Which is fine by me, I wouldn't want to see Harrison playing 30 min/pg or more to start the season. In a perfect world, Hamby could give them 10-12 off the bench, not sure if she's ready though.
She told me she loved it here. Wheeler coming here probably played a big role in her leaving. I think this was more Mom and Dad than her, just my opinion.
I think we need to find an experienced starting point guard ASAP. I don’t think that Harrison is going to be much help at this point, and starting a freshman scares me. Harrison was still wearing a boot at the Blue Raiders Choice Awards. I wish I knew more about her injury (anyone?). She’s been out of basketball for a loooong time. I hope I’m wrong and she can get fit/conditioned by November, but I’m very pessimistic. I wish I knew more about the type of injury she has/had, 11 months is a long time to be in a boot. Courtney would be the perfect replacement. Players have returned to the program they left, but it is extremely rare.
In total agreement. If not Blakely fine, but an added quality pg seems paramount at this time. I imagine if we feel this way it would likely hold water for the coaches as well. Somewhat expected another player or 2 to have been added to the roster by now, but things seemed to have settled down a bit in the last week. Now that the portal has closed player availability may open up a bit for those still without a home. As mentioned earlier I'm kind of surprised all of the MT opt outs are apparently still in the portal without finding a home yet. I would have thought Iullia would have found a home within the 1st week of signing into portal. Wonder if she changed her mind if coaches & players would like her back on the roster? I never heard of any disgruntlement prior to her entering portal.
I'll take CAB in a minute; the girl is all this team needs to be really good. With her I think we are 10 deep. Blakley and Harrison would be a two headed monster at point.
I’m sure they’ve hit the PGs hard, pretty confident it’ll be off that list—especially Blakely. I’d find it hard to believe Blakely entered the portal at the 12th hour without a landing spot in mind. Just feels like a smart move for both parties.
Based on Matt’s radio show comments I would be surprised if the PG we sign is Blakely. Could still be her but I get the feeling it’s not.
Tendency to agree with you. When CMI said the player requested 1 on 1 training even if it entailed early mornings prior to 1st class. First off who can't appreciate that motivation. But to me it doesn't sound like something a lot of experienced upcoming seniors would be saying. Sounds more like a comment from someone with 2 or more years of eligibility remaining, & seeking to develop a better understanding of what's expected of a new point guard here at MT.
CMI stated that player we’re signing (hopefully), is a senior PG. I hope it wasn’t Alston and that the player mentioned is still in the pipeline.
I'm pretty sure the player Matt's after is there and will be headed this way. I think everyone will be happy if it comes to pass. I know I will be.
