03-31-2024, 07:16 AM
Not very popular on this site, I know, but it’s time to recognize Mulkey for one of the better coaches in the history of the womens game. She is a superb recruiter, her teams play really hard for her and her game management is excellent. I thought it really showed in this game where UCLA had equal or better talent and a mismatch that LSU players couldn’t effectively stop.
Say what you will about her dressing style, how combative her players are or whether you like her social jusdgements but recognize her as a winner and great coach.
While I’m at it, I confess that Betts is a whole lot better than I thought. I saw none of the slow , tentative big I saw at Stanford. Her loss is a vey, very big one to the program. It may have neen unavoidable. There probably is not any way to stockpile great players anymore . I thought Tara , Brink and Kiki did a great job of managing the problems associated with having TWO all American level post players on the sa e team. But three? I probably would have picked the two we have if I had to cut down from three and with the transfer portal, that’s what you wind up doing.
Say what you will about her dressing style, how combative her players are or whether you like her social jusdgements but recognize her as a winner and great coach.
While I’m at it, I confess that Betts is a whole lot better than I thought. I saw none of the slow , tentative big I saw at Stanford. Her loss is a vey, very big one to the program. It may have neen unavoidable. There probably is not any way to stockpile great players anymore . I thought Tara , Brink and Kiki did a great job of managing the problems associated with having TWO all American level post players on the sa e team. But three? I probably would have picked the two we have if I had to cut down from three and with the transfer portal, that’s what you wind up doing.