11-14-2022, 08:22 AM
(This post was last modified: 11-14-2022, 08:27 AM by VisitingCock.)
(11-13-2022, 09:30 PM)81alum Wrote:(11-13-2022, 07:47 PM)martyup Wrote: We are so deep that we should be able to run other teams ragged. If our bigs run the floor, we can keep fresh legs on the floor and wear out Boston.This should be (and is) our strategy. However, South Carolina has some depth, with 6'7" Camilla Cardosa backing up Boston.
Well . . . I don't think that should be your strategy against SCar. We have a bit more than "some" depth. Our two teams are the deepest at Post and forward of any teams in the nation.
Our returning front court is Boston at post and Saxton at SF. Returning starter at wing is Beal, the defensive specialist who can guard a forward or a guard. So, no change.
Cardosa can come in at either post or strong forward. 6-4 RS Junior, Latecia Amihere, is also available to play any position from point guard to post though she usually backs up Beal at SF. Behind her are 6-4 sophomore Sania Feagan (#3 prospect in 2021 class) or 6-3 frosh Ashlyn Watkins (McDonalds AA slam dunk champ).
You aren't going to run our front court ragged. Basically, our two superb front courts should nullify each other.
You should be able to beat us at home with your guards. Cook is good at shooting guard, but Jones is better. Our PGs are our weakness. One is a transfer, the other a redshirt frosh. Both sat out last year with injuries and neither is 100% yet. Gigantic Amihere has the most experience of game time point guard in our system. Henderson's departure limits the ability to press you like we did last year.
I fully expect y'all to win on your home court with your advantage at guard. My only hope is that by season's end we can nullify your backcourt advantage.
I won't wish you luck, but let us all pray that it is an injury free contest. I'm certainly thrilled that our coaches and schools have committed to this series and hope it remains a part of our schedules for years to come. Also "certainly" I'm not going to wish you luck with JuJu.
Will your fanbase fill up the arena for this 1/2 matchup? Does it have a tradition of loudness?
