Has anyone seen Diamond Johnson play? She's a frosh who can do it all--bring the ball up as a PG, score from anywhere on the court & play excellent D. Leads the Nation[I assume for women] with .537% from 3, hits the pull up, elbow jumper & floater from 2 & can drive & slash to the hoop &, oh yeah, can knock down FT's. Has scored in double figures in all of RU's games. Hit for 26 against the Gophers last night.
OT: Women's Hoops--Diamond Johnson
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This team has a chance to be special. Opponents cannot just double 'ella as Johnson is a scorer and fearless. Wish she hadn't taken that last three as she was perfect from 3 before that AND with all the players who don't get much playing time in the game would have liked her to try to set up a teammate. With Mack and Giles both better scoring threats than they were in earlier years this team can be hard to defend.
I started a thread on the women's board this morning saying she may be the best 3 points shooter ever mens or women besides Quincy; also she happens to be from the same high school as our newest 4 star football committment in Philly
I've watched several of the games, and she is a deadeye shooter, but can also drive and dish. She's not terribly fast -- she has a stout build, rather than one of those short, fast guards -- but she's deceptively quick, and very smart, so she PLAYS fast.
With Guirantes, Johnson's emergence gives RU two legit "stars" and two legit scorers, and reduces the need for T-Mack to force things. Mack is better as a third option, and she's been playing really well in that role since returning from the elbow injury.
And, under the radar, Taia Singleton has been a nice surprise at the 5 spot.
With Guirantes, Johnson's emergence gives RU two legit "stars" and two legit scorers, and reduces the need for T-Mack to force things. Mack is better as a third option, and she's been playing really well in that role since returning from the elbow injury.
And, under the radar, Taia Singleton has been a nice surprise at the 5 spot.
What is so amazing about Johnson is that her height doesn't prevent her from taking and making all types of shots.The womens team is now scoring over 70 points a game and defeating opponents by double digits.Rutgers should be ranked.and get a favorable NCAA seed.
Or the first Diamond.
She is beyond legit. The women have been ballin' since coming back from the covid break.
Absolute pleasure to watch their games. If they get healthy, they have a chance to do some good things in conference and national tournaments.