11-08-2022, 10:30 AM
(11-08-2022, 10:19 AM)Hoops9092 Wrote:(11-08-2022, 06:45 AM)Jskass Wrote: Guess we see soon enough. Have to imagine that USC move to Big Ten not super appealing to an athlete who now will be on the far road every other weekend after her freshman year.
All speculative. But we sure don't know a whole lot about her recruitment. I wonder if she's feeling there isn't a perfect fit.
South Carolina seems like a long shot given it's location and her rumored desire to stay close to home, but what young kid wouldn't like Dawn Staley and this is the one school she posted on her own making it clear she was on an official visit in Columbia.
Sounds like she's a USC (So. Cal) supporter and that's become her home school, but I too would question the state of that program and the long history of top recruits going there (and sadly, not staying healthy/not panning out).
Arizona seems like perhaps the best fit with the top, well-balanced recruiting classes lately (and with a bunch of LA kids she's familiar with), with a young, relateable coach in Adia and the opportunity to be "part of something new". But we haven't seen anything that confirms she's visited.
Stanford makes a whole lot of sense, but I of course fear she see's the depth and very systematic style of play/program Tara runs - may not be the Juju show for awhile.
Makes me wonder why UCLA isn't in the mix (or are they). Seems like that would be an ideal fit to continue to grow her brand in that market, for her to run alongside Kiki Rice, stay in LA, get a great education, etc.
All speculation, as you say. But re UCLA, i can see the fit, but UCLA has the same problem that USC has, going to the Big 10 and all that additional travel -- could be a negative. I'm guessing that Ariz may wind up being the choice. Barnes is a big draw, as well as the great attendance. But if Ariz, RATS!
