We are blessed to have Blackwell for this season. We need Bickle on the court badly for some leadership. Jaden Owens is going to shine bigtime this season. Very disappointed in Gillispie at the moment. Her lack of jumping ability is really hurting her. Sarah Andrews is a silent assassin. But for me that's her biggest issue, SILENT.
Can't wait to see Abraham get more time on the court. And those frosh, wow, are they going to be good with time.

I like what I'm seeing from Jaden so far. I'd be inclined to give her a bigger share of the minutes than Asberry even after she gets back.

Hopefully the first half last night was an anomaly, because we can't win if Blackwell is the only person who can make a basket. I agree with you that Sarah Andrews ought to be the one to step up. Collen has made the comment that Sarah needs to have the mentality that SHE is Batman now, and I agree. Maybe she isn't quite option #1 over Blackwell, but I'd like to see her kick it into another gear and decide "I am going to take over this game" when things are not going well.

I'm loving early showings from Fontleroy and Littlepage-Buggs. As they get more comfortable, I think they will both continue to be great contributors. And if she really spends the time in the weight room, I think Darianna can definitely grow into Mediumpage-Buggs.

Ok, I was being a dork on that last bit.

There's a lot of work to do and chemistry to develop, but there's good potential if we can bring it all together.

We also really need Dree on the court. A veteran player with her skills and energy will be big help to this team.

I hope her eligibility issues are resolved very soon!

Do we know when Dree and Catlin will be back?

I heard Bickle will be back in a couple of weeks.

Where are the fans?????

fredcweekl said:

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Where are the fans?????

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Very good question. You would think locals would at least be curious about this new bunch. Very sad!

Bone Squad said:

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I like what I'm seeing from Jaden so far. I'd be inclined to give her a bigger share of the minutes than Asberry even after she gets back.

Hopefully the first half last night was an anomaly, because we can't win if Blackwell is the only person who can make a basket. I agree with you that Sarah Andrews ought to be the one to step up. Collen has made the comment that Sarah needs to have the mentality that SHE is Batman now, and I agree. Maybe she isn't quite option #1 over Blackwell, but I'd like to see her kick it into another gear and decide "I am going to take over this game" when things are not going well.

I'm loving early showings from Fontleroy and Littlepage-Buggs. As they get more comfortable, I think they will both continue to be great contributors. And if she really spends the time in the weight room, I think Darianna can definitely grow into Mediumpage-Buggs.

Ok, I was being a dork on that last bit.

There's a lot of work to do and chemistry to develop, but there's good potential if we can bring it all together.

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Obviously that is the key, Chemistry and Development. But the upside is so exciting.

I honestly got sad when I seen the fans on TV vs the men. I know people don't care about wbb much but man crowd energy makes a difference. Recruits want to play in front of good crowds. I think we had more fans of the ex-coach than actual wbb fans. Hopefully the building of the foster pavilion will help our small crowds look better.

I love our freshman. Darianna will be defensive player of the year before she graduates from Baylor. I feel like both Bella and Darianna will be 1k point & rebounds by the time they leave. I see the potential in porter. I don't think I have seen a player leave a layup short three times. Her shot is a little awkward but I can see her being a big threat by the end of the season.

Kendra played well to me. Can she move as fast as the other girls... No but she had a few good plays and some big rebounds. Kyla looks a little lost on defense but I can definitely see potential in her. Had a few fouls in the little time she played.

We need Dre and Bickle. I know that Bickle will be back soon but the "up in the air status" on Dre sucks. We need her strength

No idea here, mods likely know, but possibility is eligible like midterm transfers, In December.

Fans will come when we play legit opponents. Agree with most above with one exception. Gillispie moves well, hustles and is immovable on the block as a defender. She plays much taller than she is. And she makes, quick, decisive moves to the basket. All the love to the her. Keep bringing it girl!

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No idea here, mods likely know, but possibility is eligible like midterm transfers, In December.

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Isn't this the third school for Dre? That means she has transferred twice, so maybe she's not automatically eligible. She is definitely needed!

itsjuzme said:

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Isn't this the third school for Dre?

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Dre'una Edwards
Utah > Kentucky > Baylor

2018-19 Utah
2019-20 Sat out for NCAA transfer rules & torn ACL
2020-21 Kentucky COVID Eligibility Relief Year
2021-22 Kentucky

Do you think that data means she can play this year and next, if she wants? Basically a redshirt year and covid year meaning she has 2 years of elig left (hopefully becoming elig asap)? This has been discussed before but I am not sure we knew exactly.

Jpbu152001 said:

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Do you think that data means she can play this year and next, if she wants? Basically a redshirt year and covid year meaning she has 2 years of elig left (hopefully becoming elig asap)? This has been discussed before but I am not sure we knew exactly.

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Hi Jpbu152001,
04 Aug 2022 interview with Ashley Hodge
I remember Dree stating that she planned to play college basketball for 2 more years.

Great! Thanks!

We could also see Jaden return, with her NIL success I do not see why she would leave unless she sky rockets on the draft boards but I am unsure about it.