[joemontes]

New rankings by espn
1. Betts
2. Rice
20. Nivar
70. Lepolo. Uncommitted

Hmmmm....the prospect of new #2 overall 5'11 PG Kiki RICE choosing Stanford becomes even more salivating, as this would mean Stanford gets #1 and #2, the best inside-outside combination.  The most recent would be UConn with #1 Breanna STEWART and #2 Moriah JEFFERSON ten years ago, and that 1-2 punch produced 4 consecutive national championships for UConn! 

I'm surprised UCLA commit 5'5 PG Londynn JONES dropped from #9 to #22.  She performed very well as the backup PG  for the USA U16 Naitonal Team that won gold in 2019 (teammate of BETTS and RICE). I kind of compare her game with # 6 overall 5'5 Diamond JOHNSON from the Class of 2020, who played very well as a teammate of BETTS with the USA U19 National Team that won the gold at the World Championships last month.

[joemontes]

New rankings by espn
1. Betts
2. Rice
20. Nivar
70. Lepolo. Uncommitted

Hmmmm....the prospect of new #2 overall 5'11 PG Kiki RICE choosing Stanford becomes even more salivating, as this would mean Stanford gets #1 and #2, the best inside-outside combination.  The most recent would be UConn with #1 Breanna STEWART and #2 Moriah JEFFERSON ten years ago, and that 1-2 punch produced 4 consecutive national championships for UConn! 

I'm surprised UCLA commit 5'5 PG Londynn JONES dropped from #9 to #22.  She performed very well as the backup PG  for the USA U16 Naitonal Team that won gold in 2019 (teammate of BETTS and RICE). I kind of compare her game with # 6 overall 5'5 Diamond JOHNSON from the Class of 2020, who played very well as a teammate of BETTS with the USA U19 National Team that won the gold at the World Championships last month.

[jonnyss]

Also, a nice write up on big movers in the rankings on ESPN.  Mentions two Stanford prospects.  Indya Nivar moved up to #20 in the rankings and has narrowed it to UNC, NCST, and Stanford.  Also mentioned is #18 Hannah Hidalgo, and lists Stanford as heavily recruiting her. So, may need to add her as a prospect for 2023.

https://www.espn.com/womens-college-bask...new-levels

2 others on the big movers list caught my eye: 2023 #3 ciera toomey is a golfer as well. more fun to golf at stanford than uconn. 

2024 #17 harper peterson, a 6'3" stretch forward from california, has offers from ivies so may like our academics.

[jonnyss]

Also, a nice write up on big movers in the rankings on ESPN.  Mentions two Stanford prospects.  Indya Nivar moved up to #20 in the rankings and has narrowed it to UNC, NCST, and Stanford.  Also mentioned is #18 Hannah Hidalgo, and lists Stanford as heavily recruiting her. So, may need to add her as a prospect for 2023.

https://www.espn.com/womens-college-bask...new-levels

2 others on the big movers list caught my eye: 2023 #3 ciera toomey is a golfer as well. more fun to golf at stanford than uconn. 

2024 #17 harper peterson, a 6'3" stretch forward from california, has offers from ivies so may like our academics.

[BobK]

I thought I added Peterson several months ago. Thanks I added her

[BobK]

I thought I added Peterson several months ago. Thanks I added her

[CompSci87]

New rankings by espn
1. Betts
2. Rice
20. Nivar
70. Lepolo. Uncommitted

I guess we'll find out eventually if the info in the PN article saying Lepolo committed is accurate.

How many do you think we can sign in this class? Sorry, you probably said that already. I'm sure it's fuzzy because we may or may not extend scholarships to returners for the extra COVID year.

[CompSci87]

New rankings by espn
1. Betts
2. Rice
20. Nivar
70. Lepolo. Uncommitted

I guess we'll find out eventually if the info in the PN article saying Lepolo committed is accurate.

How many do you think we can sign in this class? Sorry, you probably said that already. I'm sure it's fuzzy because we may or may not extend scholarships to returners for the extra COVID year.

[BobK]

The extended scholarship is this season for fall and winter sports. Next season back to 15. We have 17 and 6 are academic Srs or grad students.

[BobK]

The extended scholarship is this season for fall and winter sports. Next season back to 15. We have 17 and 6 are academic Srs or grad students.

[BostonCard]

So, we could take up to 4.  By class;
Anna Wilson, 6th year
Jordan Hamilton, grad student
Alyssa Jerome, 5th year 

I assume those three will be out of eligibility, which means that we are guaranteed of having at least one spot.  Then, we have three with eligibility remaining:
Lexie Hull, Sr.
Lacie Hull, Sr.
Jenna Brown, RS Jr.

I think one or both Hulls would be welcomed back if they wanted to come back, but Lexie may have WNBA ambitions and my guess is she is draftable (this mock draft: https://www.lines.com/wnba/drafts has her in the third round).  Jenna Brown had a formal redshirt, that may figure into her planning.  How much of a contributor she will be is a bit of an unknown.  She may reinsure herself or have long term lingering effects, or she could get healthy and become our starting point guard.

BC

[BostonCard]

So, we could take up to 4.  By class;
Anna Wilson, 6th year
Jordan Hamilton, grad student
Alyssa Jerome, 5th year 

I assume those three will be out of eligibility, which means that we are guaranteed of having at least one spot.  Then, we have three with eligibility remaining:
Lexie Hull, Sr.
Lacie Hull, Sr.
Jenna Brown, RS Jr.

I think one or both Hulls would be welcomed back if they wanted to come back, but Lexie may have WNBA ambitions and my guess is she is draftable (this mock draft: https://www.lines.com/wnba/drafts has her in the third round).  Jenna Brown had a formal redshirt, that may figure into her planning.  How much of a contributor she will be is a bit of an unknown.  She may reinsure herself or have long term lingering effects, or she could get healthy and become our starting point guard.

BC

[BobK]

Being drafted in the third means Lexie’s chance of making the team that drafts her is slim. Sadly

[BobK]

Being drafted in the third means Lexie’s chance of making the team that drafts her is slim. Sadly

[AxeMan89]

WNBA needs to expand! Even 2nd round pick Kiana didn't stick (at least not yet, anyway.) I'd go see a team in Oakland for sure.

[AxeMan89]

WNBA needs to expand! Even 2nd round pick Kiana didn't stick (at least not yet, anyway.) I'd go see a team in Oakland for sure.

[mbdude]

Kate Paye was in D.C.   a week ago watching 2023 Delaney Thomas, 6'2" fwd

[mbdude]

Kate Paye was in D.C.   a week ago watching 2023 Delaney Thomas, 6'2" fwd

[BobK]

Kate was also at Sidwell Friends when in DC.
Going to be a fun weekend

[BobK]

Kate was also at Sidwell Friends when in DC.
Going to be a fun weekend

[Softball Fan]

WNBA needs to expand! Even 2nd round pick Kiana didn't stick (at least not yet, anyway.) I'd go see a team in Oakland for sure.

The unfortunate reality is there aren't enough fans for WNBA.  The entire league would go under if it wasn't being subsidized by the NBA.   IMO the WNBA needs to consolidate.   For me, I love watching Stanford WBB but have no interest in the WNBA.  You have to look at women's basketball as an entirely different sport than men's basketball to enjoy it.

[Softball Fan]

WNBA needs to expand! Even 2nd round pick Kiana didn't stick (at least not yet, anyway.) I'd go see a team in Oakland for sure.

The unfortunate reality is there aren't enough fans for WNBA.  The entire league would go under if it wasn't being subsidized by the NBA.   IMO the WNBA needs to consolidate.   For me, I love watching Stanford WBB but have no interest in the WNBA.  You have to look at women's basketball as an entirely different sport than men's basketball to enjoy it.

[jonnyss]

WNBA needs to expand! Even 2nd round pick Kiana didn't stick (at least not yet, anyway.) I'd go see a team in Oakland for sure.

The unfortunate reality is there aren't enough fans for WNBA.  The entire league would go under if it wasn't being subsidized by the NBA.   IMO the WNBA needs to consolidate.   For me, I love watching Stanford WBB but have no interest in the WNBA.  You have to look at women's basketball as an entirely different sport than men's basketball to enjoy it.

maybe, but some women think it has a lot to do w marketing. if i'm not mistaken, women's tennis gets fans, women's golf has increasing viewers. don't women's swimming and beach volleyball get as many viewers as the men's?

[jonnyss]

WNBA needs to expand! Even 2nd round pick Kiana didn't stick (at least not yet, anyway.) I'd go see a team in Oakland for sure.

The unfortunate reality is there aren't enough fans for WNBA.  The entire league would go under if it wasn't being subsidized by the NBA.   IMO the WNBA needs to consolidate.   For me, I love watching Stanford WBB but have no interest in the WNBA.  You have to look at women's basketball as an entirely different sport than men's basketball to enjoy it.

maybe, but some women think it has a lot to do w marketing. if i'm not mistaken, women's tennis gets fans, women's golf has increasing viewers. don't women's swimming and beach volleyball get as many viewers as the men's?

[WBB fan]

WNBA needs to expand! Even 2nd round pick Kiana didn't stick (at least not yet, anyway.) I'd go see a team in Oakland for sure.

The unfortunate reality is there aren't enough fans for WNBA.  The entire league would go under if it wasn't being subsidized by the NBA.   IMO the WNBA needs to consolidate.   For me, I love watching Stanford WBB but have no interest in the WNBA.  You have to look at women's basketball as an entirely different sport than men's basketball to enjoy it.

maybe, but some women think it has a lot to do w marketing. if i'm not mistaken, women's tennis gets fans, women's golf has increasing viewers. don't women's swimming and beach volleyball get as many viewers as the men's?

I agree -- marketing and TV availability are crucial. No fans? Well, how can you be interested if there is little media coverage. Sports Illustrated, for example, had a great article a while back about how the WNBA doesn't get attention etc., and in the same issue, no article about on-going games. Amazing! The SF Chron mostly puts WNBA on the back page in the Digest Section. Fans follow what they think is popular and what they CAN follow -- and they won't if the media don't give decent cover.  Yes, the WNBA can succeed and will IF they are respected and get the attention they deserve. The game is wonderful and when people watch, they are impressed. As for the NBA subsidizing, I'm not so sure about that in all cases. To some extent, it depends on acocunting.

[WBB fan]

WNBA needs to expand! Even 2nd round pick Kiana didn't stick (at least not yet, anyway.) I'd go see a team in Oakland for sure.

The unfortunate reality is there aren't enough fans for WNBA.  The entire league would go under if it wasn't being subsidized by the NBA.   IMO the WNBA needs to consolidate.   For me, I love watching Stanford WBB but have no interest in the WNBA.  You have to look at women's basketball as an entirely different sport than men's basketball to enjoy it.

maybe, but some women think it has a lot to do w marketing. if i'm not mistaken, women's tennis gets fans, women's golf has increasing viewers. don't women's swimming and beach volleyball get as many viewers as the men's?

I agree -- marketing and TV availability are crucial. No fans? Well, how can you be interested if there is little media coverage. Sports Illustrated, for example, had a great article a while back about how the WNBA doesn't get attention etc., and in the same issue, no article about on-going games. Amazing! The SF Chron mostly puts WNBA on the back page in the Digest Section. Fans follow what they think is popular and what they CAN follow -- and they won't if the media don't give decent cover.  Yes, the WNBA can succeed and will IF they are respected and get the attention they deserve. The game is wonderful and when people watch, they are impressed. As for the NBA subsidizing, I'm not so sure about that in all cases. To some extent, it depends on acocunting.

[DC 86]

I agree -- marketing and TV availability are crucial. No fans? Well, how can you be interested if there is little media coverage. Sports Illustrated, for example, had a great article a while back about how the WNBA doesn't get attention etc., and in the same issue, no article about on-going games. Amazing! The SF Chron mostly puts WNBA on the back page in the Digest Section. Fans follow what they think is popular and what they CAN follow -- and they won't if the media don't give decent cover.  Yes, the WNBA can succeed and will IF they are respected and get the attention they deserve. The game is wonderful and when people watch, they are impressed. As for the NBA subsidizing, I'm not so sure about that in all cases. To some extent, it depends on acocunting.

The NBA loses $12 million per year on the WNBA and has for decades. With regard to marketing and TV availability, the NBA has spent many millions on ads and promotions on behalf of the WNBA and has structured its TV deals whereby in essence they are paying ABC and ESPN to televise WNBA games, so they have really invested in every sense. At some point people either watch the games or they don't. National awareness of the WNBA is very high, but you can't force people to become fans.

[DC 86]

I agree -- marketing and TV availability are crucial. No fans? Well, how can you be interested if there is little media coverage. Sports Illustrated, for example, had a great article a while back about how the WNBA doesn't get attention etc., and in the same issue, no article about on-going games. Amazing! The SF Chron mostly puts WNBA on the back page in the Digest Section. Fans follow what they think is popular and what they CAN follow -- and they won't if the media don't give decent cover.  Yes, the WNBA can succeed and will IF they are respected and get the attention they deserve. The game is wonderful and when people watch, they are impressed. As for the NBA subsidizing, I'm not so sure about that in all cases. To some extent, it depends on acocunting.

The NBA loses $12 million per year on the WNBA and has for decades. With regard to marketing and TV availability, the NBA has spent many millions on ads and promotions on behalf of the WNBA and has structured its TV deals whereby in essence they are paying ABC and ESPN to televise WNBA games, so they have really invested in every sense. At some point people either watch the games or they don't. National awareness of the WNBA is very high, but you can't force people to become fans.

[mbdude]

This is (was?) a recruiting thread

[mbdude]

This is (was?) a recruiting thread

[WBB fan]

This is (was?) a recruiting thread

If you read back a few posts, you'll see this discussion arose from comments about whether Lexie stays for a 5th year or enters the WNBA draft. But I totally agree with your implicit point. Enough of this. Back to recruiting stuff!!

[WBB fan]

This is (was?) a recruiting thread

If you read back a few posts, you'll see this discussion arose from comments about whether Lexie stays for a 5th year or enters the WNBA draft. But I totally agree with your implicit point. Enough of this. Back to recruiting stuff!!

[BosCard]

The Stanford women’s basketball account just started following Lepolo.

[BosCard]

The Stanford women’s basketball account just started following Lepolo.

[Griffins78]

The official visit is here. Think they'll be at the Women's Volleyball match tonight and the Football game tomorrow.

[Griffins78]

The official visit is here. Think they'll be at the Women's Volleyball match tonight and the Football game tomorrow.

[BobK]

Yes both the team the coaches abd the recruits Appeared to be 4. The Betts sisters Rice and unknown.

[BobK]

Yes both the team the coaches abd the recruits Appeared to be 4. The Betts sisters Rice and unknown.

[CardinalWBBFan]

Maybe Ogden for the fourth recruit?

She was apparently offered on April 29: [tweet]https://twitter.com/2023ballersonly/status/1387756674996445190?s=20[/tweet]

[CardinalWBBFan]

Maybe Ogden for the fourth recruit?

She was apparently offered on April 29: [tweet]https://twitter.com/2023ballersonly/status/1387756674996445190?s=20[/tweet]