I think she’s a pure, true SF - something Texas hasn’t had in recent memory. If anything, it would result in starting 2 guards instead of the 3 currently (Rori, JAT and Aliyah). I could see a starting 5 of Rori, Aliyah, Rickea, and a combo of DeYona, Aaliyah or Latasha.
My understanding is that she plays small forward, and isn't really a fan of the physical contact required to play power forward (even though she has the size/height to do so). She has great speed and footwork on the offensive end. Destined to be a small forward at the pro level, IMO.
I think she would play the 3 wing spot. I also think she could land at a number of different programs depending on her priorities.... She’s a major talent!!!
She actually has 2 years of eligibility remaining (COVID season); but, most expect her to go pro after the 2022-23 season.
She didn’t quit on her team. There have been things going on at Mississippi state for quite some time now that would cause anyone to want to leave. She held out as long as she could and losing doesn’t help the situation either. Rickea is a great player who any coach in the country would want and she is loyal honestly. She could’ve left after the awful season they had last year but she decided to stick it out and stay at Mississippi state. Joanne and Audrey are not returning next season as it’s been stated multiple times by Vic and Ebo is still up in the air.
If she quit because they were doing poorly and not getting into the NCAA tournament, why not transfer after last season when they not only didn’t make the NCAA but declined the NIT invite. I read yet another article this morning that cited sources saying there has been a lot of drama amongst teammates this season. I don’t know exactly which players are involved but I’d say that is the cause for transferring now. Vic and Dionnah know her better than any other coaches and if she decided to transfer to Texas, I’d trust their judgment.
well Chris Del Conte approves
Vic Basically said it’s better to bring in a seasoned veteran like Warren into the game who knows what she’s doing instead of someone who is new to the college level or to his system. Now how that correlates to Jackson I have no idea but, the tweet mentioned Vic recruiting Rickea and CDC responded so I’ll take that as confirmation that Vic is trying to get Jackson to Texas.
It looks like CDC quote tweeted about “this is directed at R Jackson” to me and he is confirming that
When you stop playing in the middle of the season voluntarily you're quitting on you're team.....that was already shorthanded to begin with. IMO, I think this young lady has too many red flags! Vic is doing this the right way thru developing young talent and building a good foundation. He should stay on course.
You can’t expect a player to remain in what seems to be a mentally abusive environment. She’s had three coaching changes and half her original team has already left. She gutted it out and finally something happened where she decided enough was enough. I wish her well just like I wish Chevalier well.
One thing you can best believe, Vic has his finger on the pulse of that situation and probably knows most of the fine details if not all. When the Hayes sisters were brought into Mississippi State, everyone who knows anything about them predicted that there was going to be trouble. After all this is Anastasia's third school... Remember she was kicked off of Tennessee's team before she transferred to Middle Tennessee.
Perfectly said!
When you’re in a mentally draining environment where leaving is your only option then she 100% has every right to remove herself from the situation. It was only getting worse so she did the right thing by leaving. If you knew what was going on you would have a different outlook and understand where she is coming from and I don’t see how she has any red flags when she only did what was best for her mental health. Everyone on this planet has a breaking point and she reached hers so you can’t fault her for that.
That said, I truly believe he wouldn't do anything that would disrupt what he's building. He knows way more about that player than any of us do... that's for sure. Like @WCBBNUT said... Whatever he's decides to do is fine by me.
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