2025-2026 is now not that far away. Collen has Littlepage-Buggs, Fauntleroy, Abraham, Van Guitenbeek Jennings, Nelms, and two incoming freshman guards. Bringing in a tall post and a couple of Felder/Matharu types who ran, defend and shoot threes would be ideal, preferably with two years left. Has anyone heard any transfer portal speculation for the Bears?

Who is the second freshman coming in besides Marcayla?

Have heard chatter from LSU friends that Aalyah Del Rosario, 6'6" center, is unhappy since Wolfenbarger came in from Arkansas and took a lot of her minutes. Think she'll be a junior next year. She'll be looking for a team that needs a big if she decides to leave.

Well Missouri will get a new head coach next season for sure. There are 2 notable players that could enter the transfer portal that are double digit scorers at guard. Those two would be Grace Slaughter (6 ft 1 inch) and Ashton Judd (6 ft 2 inch). I know Abbey Schreacke isn't a double digit scorers but can shoot as a 6 ft guard. Ashton is a junior this year while other two are sophomores.

Granted we will see what other openings in the power conferences occur and what transpires in the transfer portal. If the Penn State job becomes open they do have a post who has done good against bigger competition some in Gracie Merkle at 6 ft 6 inches tall. Of course baylor could go find a gem from the mid major level like Yaya Felder or Madison Bartley which I know it didn't work out for Madison due to injury issues.

She doesn't fit CNCs system at all. She also appears to be incredibly lazy when she's on the court. Would guess whether she's unhappy or not she'll be encouraged to move on

Likely she'll get the "talk".

Just a guess. Have only watched a handful of LSU games. Maybe the opponent was why she looked bad. But I just don't see her fitting in scheme wise.

IowaBear said:

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Just a guess. Have only watched a handful of LSU games. Maybe the opponent was why she looked bad. But I just don't see her fitting in scheme wise.

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She looked very promising as a freshman. Thumbs down this year.

Sometimes a new system or a new coach can revitalize a player. Fritz has done well with Tech. Staff will have to be smart and fill gaps, but think it will be a fun offseason.

IowaBear said:

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Just a guess. Have only watched a handful of LSU games. Maybe the opponent was why she looked bad. But I just don't see her fitting in scheme wise.

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She looks out of shape this year. Wolfenbarger much quicker.

Wolfenbarger if I recall was a tall guard at Arky. First year making the transition to the post i believe.
There's a big at Wisconsin her name is slipping me. But if/when their coach is fired Baylor should go after her. She's much better than Del Rosario. Think she averages north of 15 a game this year.

Serah Williams is the player from Wisconsin at 6 ft 4 inches tall at forward that could enter transfer portal if head coach is fired. She averaged 19.2 PPG and 9.8 rebounds per game. She does average 1.1 steals per game and 2.3 blocks per game, and she makes 78 percent on free throws on 164 attempts. If she is available I would target her or the Penn State post that I mentioned earlier to get a low post scoring threat with size. It's not that I don't believe in Kyla but she is more of a defensive presence than scorer which isn't a bad thing for a backup post though we will see what happens there.

Those are ridiculous stats. If she does enter CNC needs to be on her quickly. She's going to attract attention from the big programs. Get in Early and see if CNC can establish a relationship with her

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IowaBear said:

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Just a guess. Have only watched a handful of LSU games. Maybe the opponent was why she looked bad. But I just don't see her fitting in scheme wise.

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She looks out of shape this year. Wolfenbarger much quicker.

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She had an injury in the offseason that bled into beginning of season. She played noticably worse b/c of it.

BREAKING: Houston has parted ways with head women’s basketball coach Ronald Hughey, a source told @On3sports.

They have begun a search for their next head coach.

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— Talia Goodman (@TaliaGoodmanWBB) March 6, 2025

I would like to see kateri poole who transferred over to houston from lsu, who played big minutes on their championship team. She sat out this year due to injury but she got good handles, can get to the bucket, strong, and can shoot.

we also will most likely be looking to fill some roles on the coaching staff as well. The departure of Sadie and the recruiting coordinator.

I would expect recruiting coordinator would be a high priority. Can't spread this position around to others…too important. Especially in the current climate. Also to combat the negative recruiting that CNC said was going on.

she ended up speaking out about what was going on and why they were fired?

Not a peep that I know of. She didn't elaborate on the negative recruiting statement.

Beggars can't be choosers. We'll be entering next year with just 2 players who logged significant minutes (assuming LB and Bella both return).

I know a lot of folks around here won't want to admit it, but we no longer have the cred we had 5-10 years ago, when the top players were lining up to come here.

We're at the point now where if there is someone out there with height/size, you at least consider them. And that includes someone like a Rosario.

Sure, you'd be wise to stay away from any potential drama. But that's different from thumbing your nose up at players because you don't feel they're good enough to even consider.

I don't recall anyone doing flips when Vonleh first decided to come here, but she is now our most reliable player, and we will only go as far as she can take us in the Tourney (I don't even want to think about where we'd be at without her).

Sometimes players get to a new place and they end up being the difference-maker.

Which is why you keep an open mind at this point.

ScottyB_The_Baylor_King said:

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Well Missouri will get a new head coach next season for sure. There are 2 notable players that could enter the transfer portal that are double digit scorers at guard. Those two would be Grace Slaughter (6 ft 1 inch) and Ashton Judd (6 ft 2 inch). I know Abbey Schreacke isn't a double digit scorers but can shoot as a 6 ft guard. Ashton is a junior this year while other two are sophomores.

Granted we will see what other openings in the power conferences occur and what transpires in the transfer portal. If the Penn State job becomes open they do have a post who has done good against bigger competition some in Gracie Merkle at 6 ft 6 inches tall. Of course baylor could go find a gem from the mid major level like Yaya Felder or Madison Bartley which I know it didn't work out for Madison due to injury issues.

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Granted merkle could enter the transfer portal if she wants.

Are we positive that Bella and Buggs will stay? I could imagine one of the upper-tier schools foaming at the mouth (and opening their wallets) to get one of them.

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Are we positive that Bella and Buggs will stay? I could imagine one of the upper-tier schools foaming at the mouth (and opening their wallets) to get one of them.

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In listening to them talk I think that would be highly unlikely unless CNC goes elsewhere, which I also don't see happening. Of course in this day and age anything is possible.

BREAKING: BYU is expected to part ways with head women’s basketball coach Amber Whiting, sources told @On3sports.

Whiting has been at the helm of the Cougars since 2022 and had a 45-51 overall record with the program. 

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— Talia Goodman (@TaliaGoodmanWBB) March 8, 2025

She's not very good though. That's why she never sees the floor at LSU. She's been a liability for them every time I've seen her play. But she is 6'6"….so there is that!