2021 Transfer Season

I could definitely be wrong, but I feel we may have a good chance to pick up at least one (possibly two) of the PG's in the transfer portal who hail from the state of Texas.
 
Lambert has already earned 2 degrees from Duke before completing her eligibility- if she comes to Texas the NCAA should grant her another year for being a bada$$ in the classroom.
 
DFW_Horn said:
Good news!

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Well this solves our need for a pg. With two spots left I wonder if Vic is now looking for a wing/foward type player... if we were to get one of these 3 players then we would really be in business next season.
1. Destiny Pitts
2. Dijonai Carrington
3. Zaay Green
 
Jacob Johnson said:
Well this solves our need for a pg. With two spots left I wonder if Vic is now looking for a wing/foward type player... if we were to get one of these 3 players then we would really be in business next season.
1. Destiny Pitts
2. Dijonai Carrington
3. Zaay Green
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Don't we technically have 2 PG at this point? Lambert and Chevalier? And then Joanne in a pinch?
 
Still have some incoming freshman that may change their minds due to coaching changes. I'd like to see De'yona Gaston at Texas if she has a change of heart about Mississippi State with the coaching change.
 
As far as the freshman all but Johnson has said they are 100% committed to Texas but I 100% expect her to stay committed as well. The poster who first told us about Kyra lambert coming to texas said Gaston is likely coming to texas as well. He was right about Lambert so I believe they will be right about Gaston as well. Thanks to the poster @LonghornsWBB with the inside scoop:hookem:
 

Gaston is a very physical player who will not take any BS from anyone. She is very versatile as she can handle the ball very well for her size and can be a physical presence in the paint. Has great form on her shot as well.
 
Duke's Kyra Lambert to join the Longhorns in a Texas homecoming | Hookem.com

A 5-9 native of nearby Cibolo, Lambert started 77 games and was a three-year captain for the Blue Devils. After sitting out the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons, Lambert averaged 5.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game this winter.

Lambert could fill two needs for Texas and new coach Vic Schaefer. Following the graduation of Sug Sutton, Texas will need to find a starting point guard for this upcoming season. UT is also searching for veteran leadership since all of its returnees and signees will be juniors, sophomores and freshmen.


 
Moooooo said:
Duke's Kyra Lambert to join the Longhorns in a Texas homecoming | Hookem.com

A 5-9 native of nearby Cibolo, Lambert started 77 games and was a three-year captain for the Blue Devils. After sitting out the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons, Lambert averaged 5.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game this winter.

Lambert could fill two needs for Texas and new coach Vic Schaefer. Following the graduation of Sug Sutton, Texas will need to find a starting point guard for this upcoming season. UT is also searching for veteran leadership since all of its returnees and signees will be juniors, sophomores and freshmen.


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Her stats don't even do her justice which is the best part. I expect her to have a breakout season at Texas as this will be her first full season without any restrictions or anything. Great get for us as she was one of the most sought out transfers. Not to get ahead of myself but I think we finally have the pieces and coaches to win the big 12:hookem:
 
Jacob Johnson said:
Her stats don't even do her justice which is the best part. I expect her to have a breakout season at Texas as this will be her first full season without any restrictions or anything. Great get for us as she was one of the most sought out transfers. Not to get ahead of myself but I think we finally have the pieces and coaches to win the big 12:hookem:
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I think she will have an outstanding season as well. BIG get for us. As far as players and coaches, isn't it nice to KNOW without a doubt that we are in VERY capable hands now??? Vic Schaefer AIN'T PLAYIN AROUND....
 
Jacob Johnson said:

Gaston is a very physical player who will not take any BS from anyone. She is very versatile as she can handle the ball very well for her size and can be a physical presence in the paint. Has great form on her shot as well.
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Even in these highlights, she watches too much. She's raw. But with her size, she's got big up size I expect Coach Vic to develop.
 
loyallonghorn said:
Even in these highlights, she watches too much. She's raw. But with her size, she's got big up size I expect Coach Vic to develop.
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Agreed she definitely has some things to work on but if anyone can get her to elite level it's OUR coaching staff especially coach Harris. Very bright future for Texas with these incoming freshman.
 
Gaston is raw and seems like I remember she has had some recent injury problems. So it will take some time. However, from watching just those few clips, it is obvious she is a real talent. A few years ago she was ranked number 1 in nation. If she is coachable, she will be outstanding. She has the physical ability that is tough to find. Consider me excited to watch her be part of Schaefer’s solution.
 
The SA write up on Kyra Lambert referenced Ebo as a fellow grad transfer, was that just a typo?

Lastly, not wanting to be greedy or anything but if we can two of the following I don't see how we would not be in immediate contention provided that they're all eligible to play this upcoming season

Alexis Morris or J. Owens
AND
Zaay Green

That would give us a legit starter at every spot with maybe the best bench in the last 15 years

PG - Lambert, Owens/Morris, Ashely C. (Frosh)
Combo Guards - Joanne AT, Karisma Ortiz
SG - C. Taylor, Isabel P.
G/F - Shay Holle
SF - Green, Warren
PF - Collier, Gaston, Routt
C - Ebo, Coleman, Johnson
 
utfannforlife said:
The SA write up on Kyra Lambert referenced Ebo as a fellow grad transfer, was that just a typo?

Lastly, not wanting to be greedy or anything but if we can two of the following I don't see how we would not be in immediate contention provided that they're all eligible to play this upcoming season

Alexis Morris or J. Owens
AND
Zaay Green

That would give us a legit starter at every spot with maybe the best bench in the last 15 years

PG - Lambert, Owens/Morris, Ashely C. (Frosh)
Combo Guards - Joanne AT, Karisma Ortiz
SG - C. Taylor, Isabel P.
G/F - Shay Holle
SF - Green, Warren
PF - Collier, Gaston, Routt
C - Ebo, Coleman, Johnson
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Yes, the Ebo thing is a typo. She has two years of eligibility left. We only have one scholarship left open, unless Shae Routt is let go or doesn’t return to the team; not to be an ***, but let’s hope that’s the case. She seems like a great young lady but is dead weight to our team.

I would really like to get Zaay Green, but I have a feeling she may be wearing green and gold next year

also, I remember watching Zaay and thinking she was super talented and athletic but not a good outside shooter and jacking up a few per game at a very low percentage. Gaston and Coleman both play the same position and could be just as effective for us collectively.. but hey, if we can get her I’m always up for adding more size and quality depth.
 
I'm surprised that Coach Schaefer moved so quickly in picking up Ebo, Lambert, and Gaston. I think he did the smart and necessary things to secure the "sure things", so to speak.

As of now, there aren't a lot of post players in the transfer portal; and, not a lot in the 2021 class in Texas. So, even if Ebo has to sit out one season, she is a player at a position which is always at a premium. At worse, she provides our other post players someone to practice against, and of course, learns Vic's system as she is coached by Johnnie Harris.

Lambert was very important, obviously.

With the one or two (if Routt maybe goes on medical scholarship as she has had a lot of injuries) 'ships remaining, I'm not sure who is best to pursue. As much as I'd like to land Zaay Green, having Karisma and Celeste means she is more of a luxury than a necessity. Jaden Owens would give us someone to compete for the PG position in 2021-22 after Lambert departs; she'd have a year to practice and learn the offensive system.

Or, do you wait until after the outcome of the one-time transfer proposal which could result in immediate eligibility as early as this season? Come end of May, there could be a whole new set of players who enter the transfer portal knowing they could transfer and be eligible to play immediately.
 
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Moooooo said:
I'm surprised that Coach Schaefer moved so quickly in picking up Ebo, Lambert, and Gaston. I think he did the smart and necessary things to secure the "sure things", so to speak.

As of now, there aren't a lot of post players in the transfer portal; and, not a lot in the 2021 class in Texas. So, even if Ebo has to sit out one season, she is a player at a position which is always at a premium. At worse, she provides our other post players someone to practice against, and of course, learns Vic's system as she is coached by Johnnie Harris.

Lambert was very important, obviously.

With the one or two (if Routt maybe goes on medical scholarship as she has had a lot of injuries) 'ships remaining, I'm not sure who is best to pursue. As much as I'd like to land Zaay green, having Karisma and Ortiz means she is more of a luxury than a necessity. Jaden Owens would give us someone to compete for the PG position in 2021-22 after Lambert departs; she'd have a year to practice and learn the offensive system.

Or, do you wait until after the outcome of the one-time transfer proposal which could result in immediate eligibility as early as this season? Come end of May, there could be a whole new set of players who enter the transfer portal knowing they could transfer and be eligible to play immediately.
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If I were a guessing person, I'd say that everything you mentioned is currently in play.
 
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