01-20-2025, 08:05 AM
(01-20-2025, 07:45 AM)81alum Wrote:(01-20-2025, 06:33 AM)TheFarm07 Wrote: With what the season is turning out to be and a serious danger that this might be the first time in almost 40 years, that we won't make the NCAA tournament, Kate Paye's most important tasks this offseason might be to convince an elite '26 recruit or two, such as a Woliczko or an Abii or a Crittendon, that this season is an aberration and that with their help, we can restore the program to among the consistent best.I agree with your analysis here. To me, we are playing not only to make it into the tournament but to convince recruits that the program is still going to be elite. A win or two over more highly ranked teams this season would help solve both problems. We could start by knocking off Cal this week.
I'm thinking (or at least hoping) Woliczko's ACL injury might convince her that basketball isn't forever and that an elite education is a priority. Obviously, that will be in Stanford's favor. I found it interesting that Stanford is closer to her home than Mitty is. Hopefully that will also be a plus.