I thought Aijha had already visited Ole Miss but maybe not.

Also I am sure AIjha would be a starter here and I am not sure if that would be the case at South Carolina.

I really really hope we get Blackwell and Edwards, assuming they are good culture fit for team.

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I thought Aijha had already visited Ole Miss but maybe not.

Also I am sure AIjha would be a starter here and I am not sure if that would be the case at South Carolina.

I really really hope we get Blackwell and Edwards, assuming they are good culture fit for team.

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Lol, wherever Blackwell goes, she's starting.

South Carolina has basically the starting 5 back minus Henny so that's why you would think it would be tough.

yeah i think the culture fit thing is kind hard to tell what that is. I think the coaches want heart and no you don't have to be perfect at every aspect it's about the growth and at Baylor they want ti offer you a plan to not grow just as a player but more importantly a person. I think this staff will really keep the alumni close and make this a huge family and i think other programs for baylor. I like where it is going and the hands the program is going in. She has almost made her year mark with us. At this time last year we were clueless about the future. Now we have two top 10 picks in the draft. We have great hopefuls in the portal a top 10 recruiting class. A new facility being built. A special on ESPN + about our head coach and our athletes so that we an connect with her quicker. I'm excited for the future!!

sorry for the ramble

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I will be glad when we sign some transfers.

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The waiting is the hardest part.

I saw Texas picked up Taylor Jones. Gosh, I sure wanted her for us. Hopefully there will be some news soon.

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woodsa75 said:

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I will be glad when we sign some transfers.

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The waiting is the hardest part.

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i am curious what Ashley Owusu wants they she didn't like Maryland. i know it had to do with her role

I do not think Baylor recruited Taylor.

I know that Kennedy Brown followed a lot of our coaches/players and they followed her. She committed to Duke several days ago. Not sure what happened there…

Have to get going. Right now no bigs and no bench.

Lots to fill in one portal season.

i think we are going to look for starting spots to fill. And then our freshman and Jaden and depending on who we get they could also be a bench player. But yes we need a lot. The people we have got on campus seem like great fits for what we want to do now we need them to commit. I have a strong feeling for Aijha just because of her connection with Lyss and her giving a good word for our staff. We do have 3 6'0 plus guards /Wing/ Forwards (i believe all can play a little of all those positions) coming from recruiting. Replacing Lyss is going to be tough and it would be for any program to do. Coach Nicki did say pro style and the system we play will be to bring the best out of what we have and I think we will have a little different look next year but not major!! But yea the suspense sucks!!

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I do not think Baylor recruited Taylor.

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If this is so, then it wasn't a real smart move.

Go on everyone. Jump on this, but it appears we are striking out again like last years portal. Hopefully not but sure appears that way. Of course Blackwell and Edwards would change that.

74Bear said:

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Go on everyone. Jump on this, but it appears we are striking out again like last years portal. Hopefully not but sure appears that way. Of course Blackwell and Edwards would change that.

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Jumping in...not on.
There's going to be a lot of reality hit many on this site over the next 2 seasons.
I say just cheer on the Lady Bears and hope CNC can rebuild to a Top 10 program.

Frustrating hearing MBB almost everyday about a new committment and crickets for WBB

We know that Baylor's vetting process is slow, right? And surely we realize that putting together a solid team is even far more important to Nicki than it is to us. Trust the system.

Yes, thank you. Someone finally said it. Trust the process. There are tons of delays that can slow down the transfer process like transcripts, financial aid, ect.
Also everyone needs to understand that we are not going to get player we go after. We could offer but that doesn't mean they want to play for Baylor. Be patient with our staff and trust the process. Id rather take our time and get a player that is the right fit , rather than someone that wants to come to Baylor just because of the name and then transfer out the next year.

Baylor is not Stanford. They are not standing in line here to play basketball. If the "system" is that drawn out then the system is flawed. Go ahead and wait and wait and only the bottom half will be available.

Yall need to relax. While frustrating to see other teams pull in the big fish I know our coaches are working as hard as they can. I'm just not going to worry about it. I'll root for whoever puts on a Baylor jersey regardless of their ranking. And if we are not loaded with talent like previous years, so be it. Coach C is just beginning to build her program.

I understand why you say that and to a degree I agree with you. BUT, I personally have given too much money to the WBB program since 1996 to just relax and say better luck next time.

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And if we are not loaded with talent like previous years, so be it. Coach C is just beginning to build her program.

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This would also give CNC a chance to prove whether or not she can coach players up.

We went through the same thing during high school recruiting last year and Nicki ended up with getting a great class.

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I understand why you say that and to a degree I agree with you. BUT, I personally have given too much money to the WBB program since 1996 to just relax and say better luck next time.

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You certainly have more skin in the game than I do. I'm limited to season tickets and a couple of new pieces of Baylor outerwear per year. I'm just a big fan who supports any program my school puts on the court.

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I understand why you say that and to a degree I agree with you. BUT, I personally have given too much money to the WBB program since 1996 to just relax and say better luck next time.

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So, you give money with strings attached.

What a stupid reply. If you want to be a j**k, i can too.

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Frustrating hearing MBB almost everyday about a new committment and crickets for WBB

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Frustrating-- but comparing apples and oranges.

Drew has been here a long time and has coached a lot of great teams and a recent NC under his belt. We were a top ten team before we even went to the portal. We are a top destination for every top tier player in the nation.

Not knocking CNC---she is at the beginning of her college coaching career. Drew is fortunately sitting on the top of the mountain.

https://gostanford.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jana-van-gytenbeek/18026

I only wish she came from a family of athletes. Lol

Fantastic! Glad to have this. In addition to being from a family of athletes, she was Prom Queen!

Maybe this will be the first of several to come!

but like the dude from BYU had a previous relationship with the staff they recruited him out of high school. AAU programs these kids played with have connections with Baylor mens basketball on the recruiting trail. CNC and staff are newer to this building long lasting connections one day we will get there though!!

i feel like Jackson so far going to Tennessee is the only Huge fish that anyone had a chance at . The lady is Baton Rouge got players but I don't think those players she got will help our team. It's all about fit we have some great players that want to play here and we are in the conversation with we just have to give it time.
Sonya Morris could commit very soon i feel that one being very likely i have not seen her connect or visit with any other school yet.
Edwards it was down to us and USC I think she is a player that is used the right way could have a break out season and give her some draft stock
Aijha well we know we can use her really bad here. She is the definition of Switch everything basketball. I am excited for our chances

Sounds like there is another...

And, @NickiCollen and @BaylorWBB with an addition after this commitment. #SicEm https://t.co/iCCneVfOON

— David Smoak (@DavidSmoak) April 26, 2022

i definitely hope so but i think he was saying she is an addition. Not someone else. But man to see that felt good now we need some more!!