She has looked good... on both offense and defense. She's fast up and down the floor with the ball in their hands, too.
Ok. Everyone take off your shoes. We’re gonna count digits based on current roster. Based on Gaston, Faye and Gonzalez gone. Graves our favorite walk-on is counted. So we have 12 roster spots filled as of today. Adding the 3 freshmen gets us to 15. Assuming we’ll add an experienced two guard to replace Gonzalez and a big to replace Gaston, if I count all my 10 little piggies and a few fingers…..two spots have to open of the current roster. I’m not going to mention names as potential transfers, as Gaston was a big surprise. No way does Schaefer not add the two players….a 2 guard and big.
Flash, I'm not at all concerned. The numbers seem to always work itself out. Personally, I believe Justice Carleton is the big that replaces DeYona. Vic describes Justice as the most physical player he's seen coming out of high school in his entire career. But Justice is much more than an interior player. She has such a developed mid-range game similar to Madison's reliable mid-range shots, and Justice is an accomplished 3-pt stretch player.
Our messages are out of date with Michigan 2 guard committing. Laila for Herron is a good roster trade. I’m hoping Carlton will pick up some of the minutes at the 4 spot that Gaston had. I think with a big coming in to replace Herron at the backup 5, Schaefer is done. Not sure who that big is yet.
Why does everyone on this message board seem to think Vic is only looking for a "backup" post player? I can pretty much guarantee you he's not...
Probably because no potential starting post players from the portal have visited Texas the entire month of April. Vic and our staff can "look" for better post players than we have, but we have yet to see the interest reciprocated.
As of yet and that we know of. And if Cameron Williams visited, who's to say that she will be a backup? She was the top 30 recruit coming out of high school and she started 16 (approx) of Michigan's games... Scoring in double figures 12 times IIRC. From where I sit, the only way I see a guaranteed starting spot for Jones is due to the current lack of competition.
I hope Cameron Williams could be a starter; I see her as a backup. She averaged 7 points as a senior at Michigan this past season. And, in her 4 years, never received any post-season All-B1G honors. Career scoring average is 5 points a game. Cameron Williams - Women's Basketball - University of Michigan Athletics (mgoblue.com)
If Jones could stay healthy, one additional big would suffice. Jones has NEVER been able to do that. I’m still thinking two bigs. Williams? Probably not. For some reason I can’t quit thinking about the Baylor big…..Valencious or something like that. If get 2 back-up bigs, would need one more transfer out. The Stanford big Iriafrim is the one I want. She wouldn’t be a back-up.
I'm right there with you on still wanting Vasconcelos... She's got 3 years remaining, great height and athleticism. Definitely one who could be developed but not probably ready right away. As far as big name post player, I want Janiah Barker simply because she has potential to be just as good as Kiki and also she has two years remaining where Kiki has only one. Barker is a beast that just hasn't been unleashed yet.
Roster Conjecture. With a scholarship available, I wouldn't be surprised to see another 4 or 5 added who will accept minutes off the bench. *** = Projected Starter ***C Taylor Jones (SR-6Y) G/F Shay Holle (SR-5Y) Having Shay start the season on the bench may trigger some but it makes sense. In past seasons, she has become a starter at some point, often after a significant injury. Best case scenario (no costly injuries): She's a key contributor and in the running for SEC 6th Player of the Year award. ***SG Leila Phelia (SR) ***PG Rori Harmon (SR?) Vic has said Texas will fight tooth and nail to get Rori a redshirt for last season but there's no predicting the outcome. The NCAA is incredibly inconsistent when it comes to redshirt and eligibility appeals. ***PF Aaliyah Moore (RS-JR) G/F Jordana Codio (JR) SF Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda (JR) G Sarah Graves (JR) C Kyla Oldacre (JR) C Abbie Boutilier (SO) ***W Madison Booker (SO) PF Justice Carlton (FR) With the departure of DeYona and Amina, I expect Justice to average 20-25 minutes a game as the primary backup to Aaliyah and other minutes playing at the 3 when Madison is at PG/resting and Vic wants to keep a big lineup on the floor. SG Jordan Lee (FR) I actually thought Jordan might get the starting spot at SG until Leila transferred in. Jordan's and Shay's speed and athleticism coming off the bench should be fun to watch for Longhorn fans, not so much for opponents. Jordan's an aggressive defender and a freshman - that usually equates to foul trouble. PG Bryanna Preston (FR) Vic needs to get Bryanna as many minutes at PG as he can. Getting a redshirt for Rori is far from a certainty and she's really the only guaranteed option at PG for the 2025-2026 season should Rori be out of eligibility.
Great summary! I'll add... don't be surprised if Vic is looking for an athletic player with good size that can play both the 4/5 and talented enough to be a starter.
These days just mention one or two names of the many successful law firms that have litigated against the NCAA and they should fold like a napkin.
Graduating in 3 years has tons of good things. Guess she’ll go to grad school next year. Masters is one year. Makes me wonder if she’ll be here for two more years. A waiver for a second year to play is iffy. If she gets the waiver, guess she could get another masters degree or ? If not, then she starts life with a LOT of education. Never a bad thing.
Really? Two of my daughters got Masters in one additional year each. Guess it depends on lots of factors
I sincerely hope "open the season" means first game of the non-conference schedule so we can watch, as opposed to a closed-door pre-season scrimmage like the one against Southern California last year where all we learned was Texas won, but Madison Booker was in foul trouble all game.
Our Coach is so well respected nationally! Would love to make this trip to listen him speak, and maybe take my chances at the tables!!
What about A-Mo? She, like Rori, graduated in three years. At least that what was posted on instagram.
