Texas women's basketball portal thread

[harveycmd]

The good news here is that men's basketball should regain the spotlight in Austin next season. 

[TexasEx_10]

2 hours ago, Califashorn75 said:

All fair points, however, there just comes a point that we have to move on. I am among the biggest fans of Longhorn women's hoops on here and was perplexed when the three entered the portal. But after a few days of doing my research, and a confidante within the program's analysis,  I just figured it was time to focus on the positive. What are those? An amazing coaching staff, a head coach who wins, 5 incredible incoming recruits, and a rabid, loyal fan base. I am looking forward to next year. However,  there still might be a surprise recruit or two knocking on our door. 

Recruit(s)? So more freshmen?!?

Texas needs more 1-2 portal players with experience, not more freshmen. This team is already too young.

 

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[TexasEx_10]

2 hours ago, Califashorn75 said:

 

 

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[HonkEm]

I was frustrated too when the departures happened, but it’s really not doom‑and‑gloom. The portal deadline just means players had to enter by that date - they can still choose schools now. There are still plenty of proven players available, and Texas is an attractive landing spot with Booker, a top recruiting class, and a staff that wins.

Would I prefer experienced portal players over more freshmen? Absolutely. And that’s exactly what the staff should be targeting. It’s not too late, and it’s not a failure - it’s just the new reality of roster building.

I’m confident Texas will add the right pieces.

[HookemDTX]

1 hour ago, TexasEx_10 said:

 

No way there's a bigger fan of our WBB program than you!! 

[TexasEx_10]

Tennessee is back in it for Oliviyah Edwards. Her camp is looking for $500,000. I expect her to go to the highest bidder.

[harveycmd]

Given that WCBB loses money, how can teams be stupid enough to pay 500k for a player? Who makes these decisions?

[TexasEx_10]

25 minutes ago, TexasEx_10 said:

Tennessee is back in it for Oliviyah Edwards. Her camp is looking for $500,000. I expect her to go to the highest bidder.

She’s committing to South Carolina. So, ya, everyone is getting better but Texas.

[Hank South]

Not portal but Oliviyah Edwards to SC 

 

[Beldar]

51 minutes ago, TexasEx_10 said:

She’s committing to South Carolina. So, ya, everyone is getting better but Texas.

Guess we will see. I think young kids can win in basketball. know that is true on men's side, 

 

 

[texcoyote15]

 

[texcoyote15]

Just now, texcoyote15 said:

 

I really don’t know what these kids expect or think it’s going to be.  You go to the Final Four two years in a row.  Vic coaches hard as all the top 4 or 5 best coaches in the country do.  

[harveycmd]

Just now, texcoyote15 said:

I really don’t know what these kids expect or think it’s going to be.  You go to the Final Four two years in a row.  Vic coaches hard as all the top 4 or 5 best coaches in the country do.  

They expect to have fun. Vic needs to think about his rock-em, sock-em style and adjust to new realities.

[Califashorn75]

The key was family. She missed her family. Coach Vic was hard on her because she only played inspired ball in spurts. He wanted her to be like Rori. Even Booker takes plays off. 

[harveycmd]

Just now, Califashorn75 said:

The key was family. She missed her family. Coach Vic was hard on her because she only played inspired ball in spurts. He wanted her to be like Rori. Even Booker takes plays off. 

She said "part" of it was family. The obvious key was she just didn't like playing for Vic. You can coach hard all day long, but these kids aren't going to understand that. 

[JMarquette]

So uh, what are we doing here?

[TexasEx_10]

4 minutes ago, harveycmd said:

They expect to have fun. Vic needs to think about his rock-em, sock-em style and adjust to new realities.

You realize most coaches in WBB are tough, right? Mulkey, Geno, Staley, Lawson.

Look at the men’s side. This is only a topic because it’s WBB. 

[Califashorn75]

South Carolina is going to be tough as nails annually. Signing Olivia Edwards was quite a coup. But there are plenty of talented players out there and we will get more than our share! 

[harveycmd]

2 minutes ago, TexasEx_10 said:

You realize most coaches in WBB are tough, right? Mulkey, Geno, Staley, Lawson.

Look at the men’s side. This is only a topic because it’s WBB. 

Of course we understand that. It doesn't matter if it's only a topic for WCBB. That's the reality. 

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[Califashorn75]

7 minutes ago, harveycmd said:

They expect to have fun. Vic needs to think about his rock-em, sock-em style and adjust to new 

Coach loves his players but he prefers dogs. You can't play uninspired with how he coaches. Look at his track record. He doesn't owe anyone an apology. Would Kobe Bryant expect less? No way. He had 10 year olds learning the triangle for God's sake.

[texcoyote15]

Vic isn’t going to soften up.  What he’s been doing has been really successful.  We can go back to a softer coach and lose about 15 games per year.  I don’t think anyone on here would want that.  Everyone doesn’t adjust well to hard coaching.  All the top coaches in WBB coach hard so these players need to give it alot of thought before they decide to go somewhere.  I personally don’t care about turnover.  I like going to the Elite Eight/ Final Four every year. Some of these recruits coming in won’t be here in a year.  It’s just reality. 

[LonghornFan4Ever]

21 minutes ago, Hank South said:

Not portal but Oliviyah Edwards to SC 

 

Not surprised as Texas already has two 5-star PFs signed in this class with Bri Crittendon and Isi Etute.

[texcoyote15]

8 minutes ago, harveycmd said:

She said "part" of it was family. The obvious key was she just didn't like playing for Vic. You can coach hard all day long, but these kids aren't going to understand that. 

Then don’t come here. Do your research.  Go where there is a softer coach and lose 15 games per year and not make the tournament. 

[harveycmd]

Just now, texcoyote15 said:

Vic isn’t going to soften up.  What he’s been doing has been really successful.  We can go back to a softer coach and lose about 15 games per year.  I don’t think anyone on here would want that.  Everyone doesn’t adjust well to hard coaching.  All the top coaches in WBB coach hard so these players need to give it alot of thought before they decide to go somewhere.  I personally don’t care about turnover.  I like going to the Elite Eight/ Final Four every year. Some of these recruits coming in won’t be here in a year.  It’s just reality. 

I'm not saying get rid of Vic. I'm suggesting that he should adjust. Two Final Fours are great. That semi-final against UCLA was one of the worst games I've ever seen. 

[stephanie]

Just now, harveycmd said:

I'm not saying get rid of Vic. I'm suggesting that he should adjust. Two Final Fours are great. That semi-final against UCLA was one of the worst games I've ever seen. 

Guess you didn’t watch the S Car vs UCLA game?