(10-19-2023, 09:19 AM)bl82 Wrote:(10-19-2023, 09:16 AM)81alum Wrote: Good article:
https://www.cbssports.com/womens-college...situation/
Quote:"I think we'll go 10 deep pretty much in every game," VanDerveer said.
Talana Lepolo – who recently earned a gold medal with Team USA at the 2023 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup – has improved significantly from last season, VanDerveer says.
Meanwhile, VanDerveer is looking at Kiki Iriafen to be a strong rebounder, scorer and overall leader. She also expects sophomore forward Brooke Demetre, who tallied 125 assists last season, to get a lot more playing time. The freshman class has been putting in the work as well.
"The one that is surprising me the most so far is Chloe Clardy" VanDerveer said. "She has incredible poise. She just had some great scrimmages and is looking really good. All the freshmen are doing really well. They are game ready. We are very excited about that."
Clardy was also the first frosh name Tara mentioned at the Pac-12 media day. I hope she has the defensive quickness to give us that added dimension.
(10-19-2023, 09:19 AM)bl82 Wrote:(10-19-2023, 09:16 AM)81alum Wrote: Good article:
https://www.cbssports.com/womens-college...situation/
Quote:"I think we'll go 10 deep pretty much in every game," VanDerveer said.
Talana Lepolo – who recently earned a gold medal with Team USA at the 2023 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup – has improved significantly from last season, VanDerveer says.
Meanwhile, VanDerveer is looking at Kiki Iriafen to be a strong rebounder, scorer and overall leader. She also expects sophomore forward Brooke Demetre, who tallied 125 assists last season, to get a lot more playing time. The freshman class has been putting in the work as well.
"The one that is surprising me the most so far is Chloe Clardy" VanDerveer said. "She has incredible poise. She just had some great scrimmages and is looking really good. All the freshmen are doing really well. They are game ready. We are very excited about that."
Clardy was also the first frosh name Tara mentioned at the Pac-12 media day. I hope she has the defensive quickness to give us that added dimension.
I saw Clardy play in high school. She was successful driving and had a nice mid-range shot. She shot three-pointers but they weren't always falling for her. The one thing that was consistent through all three games I saw was her commitment to defense. Hard to say how high school performance will translate at the next level, but I'm looking forward to seeing her on the court.