Strong showing for a road exhibition game without key players. Looking forward to the team’s growth this year.
Maryland Game (scrimmage) thread
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You know that is kind of funny because both of them are from the ATL. The state of GA has had a ton of outstanding players to come from there including Maya Moore. For Kate to break all of the scoring records in that state should tell you something about her. As I stated awhile back. I was not sure how legit she was until I saw her play in the McDonalds AA game. After that game, I admitted then that I was dead wrong and this young lady is special and legit. Today's stats just confirmed what we all knew. She is special and legit. I am so glad that we have her and NB. I do believe that once we get CT, SB, GW back and CC playing at 100%, this team is going to be dangerous.
This would have been a good game for Gabby White.
I am hearing Toomey is not day to day. We really need her and Burrows to help on the boards.
I am hearing Toomey is not day to day. We really need her and Burrows to help on the boards.
Do you think that RK's confidence has gone down? FT's must improve no exceptions and no excuses. The team defense will improve. I am sure of this fact. If RK and CT continue to struggle like you are saying then at some point, CC, NB, and GW will have to have their minutes increase and RK and BT might have to be on the bench more. I think RK timing and rhythm might be off and it may take her some time to get back to her form, but I also understand that we must win these important non conference games and we just don't have time to wait on her to get back to form; therefore, in order to win, some tough decisions might have to be made by CB which may cause some people to become upset, etc.
I agree. Did Bofia play a lot against Davidson. The question that I have for you bradar08, is How did she get those fouls? Was she helping out from the weak side because other players on our team were getting beat by their woman that they were guarding which cause her to have to go and try to help them out.
If she is not able to get the proper lift off when she jumps off the floor to shoot the ball then this will cause a player to not shoot the ball well.
Thanks for the summary, I didn’t see the game. Always appreciate your perspective!
Yeah after the Davidson game I heard something from someone who was at one of our practices that made it sound like it may be more than day to day. Hope she gets back quickly.
Without those 4 (including Clardy w min restriction)…. Really encouraging to see the defense hold Maryland to just 37% from the field and to turn the ball over just 11 times for the game. We had very little turnovers against Davidson as well.
if you take care of the ball and play that level defense against teams, you’re going to win a lot of games. When you get healthy, you have the potential to be elite.
if you take care of the ball and play that level defense against teams, you’re going to win a lot of games. When you get healthy, you have the potential to be elite.
I think the ceiling for this team will be determined by inside play. No surprise to anyone there. I certainly feel good about our guard play especially if we can see the old RK again. So rebounding, interior defense and at least some threat to score. We may be okay there, I am just not sure at this point.
Kate showed why she is National HS player of the year. She was great.
Nyla B showed flashes of how good she can be.
Noelle Bofia showed in limited time that she brings athleticism for a big we do not have.
I miss Nyla H in the post and Lanie in the corner.
Toomey, Burrows and Clardy/White would have made a bunch of difference in the outcome.
Nyla B showed flashes of how good she can be.
Noelle Bofia showed in limited time that she brings athleticism for a big we do not have.
I miss Nyla H in the post and Lanie in the corner.
Toomey, Burrows and Clardy/White would have made a bunch of difference in the outcome.
I whole heartedly agree about Harris. She would have helped so much.
Was unable to join today, but from what's being said apparently Toomey, Burrows, Clardy along with White it would have been a different game. Noted that FT shooting has been a problem over the past several season, something they need to improve on. In regards to Thomas, based upon pictures of their workouts before starting their exhibition game, she appears to be larger than she was in HS, maybe I could be wrong. Still not sure about her work ethics, hate to say this but she will probably transfer after this season. Lastly RK, hope she finds her groove, but the question is will she ever be the player again before the injuries.
It appears that she, Toomey, Zubich, Hull, and Barker are inseparable. I feel like if she was going to transfer - or really cared about playing time - she probably would have left already.
She's insane. In the best way. I like that we have a player that can take over when she needs to.
One of hers was a really poor call, but yeah, at least two completely avoidable fouls.
I agree but speaking generally many people transfer between under grad and grad school. It is over 50%. It will be interesting to see if/when this affects the UNc veteran bench.
Really looking forward to seeing Burrows and Toomey.
We need a second 3 point shooter/maker and we seem poor at rebounding the ball.
Kate is one of our best rebounders.
Toomey is capable of being a double digit rebounder, we need it.
We need a second 3 point shooter/maker and we seem poor at rebounding the ball.
Kate is one of our best rebounders.
Toomey is capable of being a double digit rebounder, we need it.
Just from reading the comments, I thought yesterday was a plus. We were missing several players, two being possible starters, and had we hit our free throws we win. At this point we have what we have. Let's get get healthy first. I'd like to think we'll be ok!
I agree. I think we will be good this year. Any comments I made that seemed critical were just directed at the areas I think we need to improve and I believe we will. The start of this year is really tough so need to be ready from the start.
I agree with the statements about BT. This is a make or break year for her. I love what CB has stated before this season started. CB stated that she wants to get pass the Sweet Sixteen now. She is challenging the players on this year team to step up. If they cannot step up then she understands if they want to leave. CB and staff are stepping up their game in recruiting. I am sure her and Kate talk about this behind closed doors. She has shown Kate that she and the staff are serious in bringing in top level talent to help her and NB. Just think, Kate played USA basketball with Ryan Carter and Micah Ojo. Getting them to commit is not only a blessing but it is showing Kate and Nyla Brooks that they are committed to bringing in talent to help them.
Kate is another top level player that UNC has had since Diamond Deshields and Ivory Latta.
We have not had a player like her since Diamond Deshields, Alicia Grey, and Ivory Latta.
Tarboy we do have that. Sophia Burroughs is that person who can shoot it and she is 6'2" inches tall. She might be 6'3" according to CB. Toomey is 6'5" according to CB. Chloe can shoot the 3 ball as well. We do have rebounders in Gabby W, Sophia B, and CT. CC can rebound the ball as well as a guard. Remember these 3 did not play yesterday and CC played very little.
Hi tarboy, I found this post game video from yesterday's scrimmage for you and others to look it. Once you have watched it, a lot of your concerns will be addressed. I just listened to it and NB and CB both states that they are very aware about the FT shooting and they already know that they will need to get better and that they both said they are going to get better. The same with rebounding. Just listen to it. Then you will know why I am not worried.
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Jriv I know who we have and I just posted I am looking forward to seeing all the above especially Toomey and Burroughs on the court.
I have serious concerns about rebounding. Kate and Nyla are both good for their positions.
I am not sure about the other guard spot and right now I am not so sure about Akot rebounding the ball. I know Toomey is capable of averaging a possible double double and block shots at the rim. We still have to get good play out of the other guard R Kelly's spot and the 4 spot Akot's spot.
We have pieces/great pieces but to win the ACC PLUS post season
we need great play from 5 spots and solid play from the bench.
Right this second I seriously miss Nyla Harris in the post and Lanie Grant in the corner shooting the ball and making free throws.
I love what I have seen of N Bofia. She has impressed me. Maybe we will try to go bigger and play Bofia at the 5 and Toomey at the stretch 4. Mix in Sophia B on the wing at 6'2 and we are very big.
Just some thoughts and I am sure Coach CB has thought the same thoughts and tons more.
I have serious concerns about rebounding. Kate and Nyla are both good for their positions.
I am not sure about the other guard spot and right now I am not so sure about Akot rebounding the ball. I know Toomey is capable of averaging a possible double double and block shots at the rim. We still have to get good play out of the other guard R Kelly's spot and the 4 spot Akot's spot.
We have pieces/great pieces but to win the ACC PLUS post season
we need great play from 5 spots and solid play from the bench.
Right this second I seriously miss Nyla Harris in the post and Lanie Grant in the corner shooting the ball and making free throws.
I love what I have seen of N Bofia. She has impressed me. Maybe we will try to go bigger and play Bofia at the 5 and Toomey at the stretch 4. Mix in Sophia B on the wing at 6'2 and we are very big.
Just some thoughts and I am sure Coach CB has thought the same thoughts and tons more.
Dang. I forgot Latta in my post about Kate being up there with Diamond as the best UNC freshman that I ever saw. Apologies to Ivory.
Watched the presser. Tidbits I found interesting:
1. CB treated it like a scrimmage and was “adamant” to use it as one - different lineups, playing everyone.
2. Reniya was on minutes restriction (under 25)
3. Goal was to give Blanca and Noelle 10 minutes, which they got, so not sure if that’s a minutes thing or not…
4. Ryan Carter came to the game. Reporter asked what she was excited about for her, but CB said it would get her in a recruiting violation to answer that.
5. Nyla says you have to drag Kate out of the gym.
6. Toomey is close but would not have played in a real game. Gabby and Sophie would have.
1. CB treated it like a scrimmage and was “adamant” to use it as one - different lineups, playing everyone.
2. Reniya was on minutes restriction (under 25)
3. Goal was to give Blanca and Noelle 10 minutes, which they got, so not sure if that’s a minutes thing or not…
4. Ryan Carter came to the game. Reporter asked what she was excited about for her, but CB said it would get her in a recruiting violation to answer that.
5. Nyla says you have to drag Kate out of the gym.
6. Toomey is close but would not have played in a real game. Gabby and Sophie would have.
Glad to hear that about Gabby and Sophie and hope that Toomey being close is like REAL close. Thanks.
As expected, Harpring is the best player on the team. Hope we can retain her for 4 years. If so, she’s going to put up crazy career numbers if she stays healthy.
When you have a player of Kate Harping ability ,most HS players take notice, they want to play with an exceptional player for many reason. As stated if CB continues to bring in talent, she could close the talent gap with schools like SC and UCONN. Surrounding Kate Harping with talent will make retaining her a lot easier. Still holding out hope that Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka will join this years recruits at UNC, with a chance to play with recruits which she is very familiar with.
The GoHeels YouTube account usually posts it and the Tar Heel Tribune YouTube account also post them at home games.
Yes look at my post at 5:06 pm today. Click on the link and scroll halfway down and you will see the post game video with CB and NB after the Maryland scrimmage. Jrive23.
HeelYeah2012, I think see will stay for all four years. This is why I am convinced. Having both Micah Ojo and Ryan Carter to commit is going to definitely help. As I posted earlier both Ryan C and Micah O played with Kate on the USA teams; therefore, they knew each other games already. They are close friends too. It was and is crucial that CB and staff recruit at a high level. Great players like to play with great players. Ryan C also attended the Maryland scrimmage. If you listen to the post game after the Maryland scrimmage, a reporter ask CB about her being there and CB could not give an answer because it would be a recruiting violation. However, CB did say that she does like it when recruits do attend UNC games and that was all she could say. Having NB and who has taken Kate under her wing is definitely helping.
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