Thread to start discussing upcoming season

Will start with this...

https://tcu360.com/2024/08/17/petition-garners-over-129000-signatures-to-remove-sedona-prince-from-tcus-womens-basketball-team/

This is terrible.

Great start to this thread

Outcome determines if a major player in the conference will participate this season. TCU got some very good players through the portal, will be interesting. With her height, Prince hard to defend.

Losing dre and aijha, was a big loss for the team but getting vonleh, kyla back, and Kayla Nelms. I feel like we are in for another great season. And with that we get a extra shooter jn jennings


This team is a really good nice balanced roster, im expecting great things this year for this team because after this year Im not sure what the future looks like for this team.

I have high hopes for Vonleh, she was a good catch for us. Kyla showed some skills her freshman year, yet took the option to redshirt last year to give the two upperclassmen their time. She could have chosen to transfer, but staying shows she wanted to be at BU. Having some seasoned vets like Jada, Buggs, Bella, Jana, and YaYa at the core helps. They do seem to enjoy playing together. A breakout freshman would be great, if Nelms is up to it. Height would be a great help, but someone might still commit.

BUVA said:

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I have high hopes for Vonleh, she was a good catch for us. Kyla showed some skills her freshman year, yet took the option to redshirt last year to give the two upperclassmen their time. She could have chosen to transfer, but staying shows she wanted to be at BU. Having some seasoned vets like Jada, Buggs, Bella, Jana, and YaYa at the core helps. They do seem to enjoy playing together. A breakout freshman would be great, if Nelms is up to it. Height would be a great help, but someone might still commit.

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I think Bartley will be more effective this year. Kyla will benefit from practicing with Dre and Aijha last season. Vonleh's experience and strength will be the crucial to our ability to compete up front. I expect DLB and Bella to be even better. Barring injury we may not need to rely on Nelms for significant minutes but I hope she can force her way onto the court enough to prepare her for a much bigger role her sophomore year.

I hope Bartley has overcome her back issues because we really need her in the paint. Also Jennings may be a big surprise, I really like her positive attitude.

Good article about ISU's Audi Crooks. Fennelly really knocked one out of the park with her! He does well with homegrown talent.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/cyclone-insider/2024/08/18/audi-crooks-iowa-state-womens-basketball-cyclones-big-12-conference/74453181007/

BUVA said:

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Good article about ISU's Audi Crooks. Fennelly really knocked one out of the park with her! He does well with homegrown talent.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/cyclone-insider/2024/08/18/audi-crooks-iowa-state-womens-basketball-cyclones-big-12-conference/74453181007/

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This is another reason why it is so important for Bartley to be in the mix. We will need all the height we can get to defend her. Vonleh's strength and experience, Kyla's athleticism, and Bartley outside shooting threat and experience may be enough overcome her size and offense ability.

Bartley also has enough strength to hold up decently. I wonder how a springy defender like Kyla could do against her? Front or play behind. I might play to deny. Thoughts?

I think have kyla front guard her and hit every pass away from her, or steal it.

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