2022 Transfer Season

Moooooo said:
She had 10 points, 6 steals, and 5 rebounds against Texas in Austin.

17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals in Stillwater.

Guess you have high standards.
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She played well against us. I'd say Vic knows what he's specifically looking for and why.
 
brnkj said:
She played well against us. I'd say Vic knows what he's specifically looking for and why.
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For sure. And, let's face it; she did not have a lot of talent around her at OSU as the team finished 9-20. I think she'd do great as a two-guard / wing on a team with more offensive talent (like Texas).
 
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flash34 said:
In looking at her stats against Texas, they were inefficient. Remind me why she is coveted.
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It is hard to be efficient when your team lacks other scoring options. As someone else mentioned, defense could be a factor. Littlel’s teams were always sound defensively.
 
Just a note: she shot 50 for 176 from 3 for .284%
Matharu .421%
Harmon .319%
JAT .333%
Warren .393%
Holle .273%
Hunter .389%

But she did well in other categories.
Averaged 15.4 ppg - Matharu was our highest at 12.0

2022 All-Big 12 Second Team
Good productive all around game and work a little Vic magic on her and she might be something special.

Let’s send Vic and an assistant coach to be named later and go get her.
 
Moooooo said:
Elena Lovato liked below tweet:

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Blair liked the tweet as well. The fact that she went to Cal, and some of the other schools that she considered in high school tells you that academics is very important to her. I looked at her Cal bio and it said that she was interested in majoring in Business. The McCombs school being one of the best in the country cant hurt.
 
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In regards to me having high standards……yes I absolutely do (wife watching me type this). In looking at the “stats” tab if your post, Fields went 6-17 in first game……and 2-10 in second…..against Horns. In a lot of minutes….second game she played 40. Obviously she does other things than shoot. And I now remember her and how hard she plays. OSU was needy last year and she was one of the bright spots. I love the academic accolades too…..would improve presser content. I do wonder how she would feel in seeing her minutes decline somewhat. I’m ALL-IN on Fields if Harmon….and Schaefer see her as a good fit.
 
In regards to Fatou….looking at her offer list, she obviously has the IQ. Harvard, Rice, Vanderbilt, Cal………they don’t recruit knuckleheads.
 
flash34 said:
In looking at the “stats” tab if your post, Fields went 6-17 in first game……and 2-10 in second…..against Horns. In a lot of minutes….second game she played 40. Obviously she does other things than shoot. And I now remember her and how hard she plays. I do wonder how she would feel in seeing her minutes decline somewhat. I’m ALL-IN on Fields if Harmon….and Schaefer see her as a good fit.
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Why would her minutes decline? She'd be able to possibly play some at SG and SF and perhaps log some of the minutes vacated by Joanne and Audrey.
 
flash34 said:
In regards to Fatou….looking at her offer list, she obviously has the IQ. Harvard, Rice, Vanderbilt, Cal………they don’t recruit knuckleheads.
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Not sure if Business ended up being her major at Berkeley; but, Texas does offer a great Business school.

Once again one of the main factors that played out in my decision,” Samb said of the academic piece. “I was looking between schools that hold high academic standards. Cal was that place that offered that standard and also a wonderful business program (my planned major). My dad constantly reminded me basketball can only last so long, but that degree will most likely get you further. This stayed with me throughout the process. This year so far, I’ve liked college algebra and accounting!”

GoldenBearReport - Fatou Samb is excited to join diverse Cal community (rivals.com)

While her stats at Cal don't necessarily scream instant starter at her next school, perhaps she would be a solid backup if Texas lands an instant Center starter, as well. She did camp with us twice (2017 & 2018); so, there is some familiarity (although that was under Aston's regime).
 
I haven't looked at this board in a couple of weeks. I'm in shock. This portal thing is crazy to me. Makes something of a joke out of college basketball. "Well, let's see...where am I in the mood to play this year?" Ebo and Warren don't want to play here anymore, but are happy to go to uproot and go to another university with new people, coaches, and teammates for just one year? Weird. Yes, it is possible that they weren't welcomed by a coach who doesn't want a logjam. But that would be a bit strange after all the glowing, positive words Vic has showered on them. Lattimore really was also a shock, after reading a lot earlier in the year about how happy she was here. Do these players all think they are going to be bigger stars or get more minutes at other schools? I don't know why so many want to leave. Everyone on this board is giving Vic the benefit of the doubt. He is obviously a really good coach, but he is a pretty intense guy and may not be everyone's cup of tea. I haven't been in practice. I don't know what practices are like. And so much for college education having anything to do with these players choices. It is possible that academics play a part in their choices, but I doubt it. It looks like there are players in the country who will go to up to 4 colleges, a year at 4 different places. That is not a normal college experience in any way. This is all just weird. It's taking some of the fun out of it for me. Or maybe making me realize what delusions I had.
 
In regards to why Fields minutes “might” decline…..solely being presumptuous. She averaged 34.7 per game this last year….out of 40. I don’t think she would need to play that much at Texas. I was thinking she would split time as a two guard with Matharu…..with relieving Harmon at times. I am hoping that she wouldn’t have to play the 3 at 5’-9” much. I’m wanting to move on from playing small at that position…..as I “think” we’ll have more size options at wing next season. Schaefer does like experience so Fields might get some 3 time. She apparently offers some position flexibility so maybe I’m wrong on minutes. However, I still think she wouldn’t play 34.7 minutes with several at 38-40.
 
flash34 said:
In regards to why Fields minutes “might” decline…..solely being presumptuous. She averaged 34.7 per game this last year….out of 40. I don’t think she would need to play that much at Texas. I was thinking she would split time as a two guard with Matharu…..with relieving Harmon at times. I am hoping that she wouldn’t have to play the 3 at 5’-9” much. I’m wanting to move on from playing small at that position…..as I “think” we’ll have more size options at wing next season. Schaefer does like experience so Fields might get some 3 time. She apparently offers some position flexibility so maybe I’m wrong on minutes. However, I still think she wouldn’t play 34.7 minutes with several at 38-40.
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With our dribble-drive offense, we need 3 players who have speed and can handle the ball well. Our SF consists of Shay, unproven Kobi, and incoming Ndjakalenga.

Not sure how much Fields played at PG for OSU, but if she can also contribute backup minutes there, she becomes even more valuable with her ability to play some at PG, SG, and SF.
 
JoeD…..I’m with you. There is an entire spectrum of reasons. Some are real and some are imaginary. You and others listed them eloquently. I’m thinking that in trying to simplify the Horns cases….it might just be its so dadgum hard. Schaefer has talked incessantly about August training and how hard they practice. And the style of play is like no other. It’s hard…..maybe they want a victory lap as a senior. My last semester at Texas, I took a victory lap. Listening to the players…..it’s not obvious. So that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Other programs will have to come up with their own reasons.
 
I selfishly want all portal targets who have been contacted by Texas to post all visits and contact just to keep me at ease and to let me know Vic is working behind the scenes. Thank you to Lauren Fields father now all she has to do is join the good guys/women :yippee:
 
A lot of great players don't have great games against us and our defense. Watched a lot of B12 games in the past few years and Fields is pretty good. I definitely wouldn't turn her away.
 
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xdxmmxchxxl said:
A lot of great players don't have great games against us and our defense. Watched a lot of B12 games in the past few years and Fields is pretty good. I definitely would turn her away.
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Would or would not turn her away? I’m thinking you think she’s a keeper (as do I).

You have a good point and I think at least in one of the Texas games (if not both) she had a lot of missed shots late in the game in comeback efforts because she was the only show in town for OSU which put her in situations to not have good shot selection in interest of time. I do remember thinking in my head I’m sure glad she’s missing shots now or we’d be in trouble.
Also remember in both games “not liking her” because she was doing damage to Texas on both ends. Vic probably remembers that too lol
 
brnkj said:
Who IS everybody's cup of tea? Staley, Mulkey, Geno, Tara, etc. aren't exactly all sunshine either. But they win.
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I am just searching for explanations. I haven't heard a convincing one yet. The logjam theory is plausible, but Audrey and Ebo are very good and are proven commodities. Frankly, I am not blown away by our incoming freshmen. If they were in the top 5 rated players in the country, I would give that theory a little more credence. (I know, I know -- Vic gets the kind of players who fit his system.) If I understand the logjam theory, the idea is that you let Warren and Ebo know that they are not really welcome back and may not get as much playing time because you want to be sure new players get brought in quickly. That is counter to Vic's professed philosophy of the best player getting the court time, and would make all of his bragging about Warren and Ebo seem a little inauthentic. I am just offering a possibility, that not everyone loves playing for Vic. I don't know that to be true. It is just a possibility. I like Vic a lot in his press conferences, which is all I really know about him, but I also see him getting very angry on the sidelines and brimming over with emotion. In some games, it seemed over the top to me. Again, I have no idea what this transferring is all about. It puzzles me greatly. But it makes it seem like things aren't as rosy and wonderful as at least some of us assumed it to be.
 
It is worrisome to me that the only player who we know to be interested in us is Lauren Fields. I don't remember her that well, but that 3 point percentage is not good. Maybe she is great in other ways.
 
Latasha's decision hurts. I'll miss not following her career in the Moody Center.

We need a Post player in the worst way. Vic? You out there?

I commented in another thread that he may have been waiting on Latasha's decision before moving aggressively to secure a post transfer.
 
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JoeDallas said:
It is worrisome to me that the only player who we know to be interested in us is Lauren Fields. I don't remember her that well, but that 3 point percentage is not good. Maybe she is great in other ways.
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I think you're just worrying for the sake of worrying.

There were a few other transfers who started following our assistant coaches (before they left for new jobs) out on social media; those tidbits are listed earlier in this thread. We'll know in the upcoming weeks if they have continued interest in Texas.
 
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Forward Lattimore enters transfer portal
Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman

After one season at Texas, freshman forward Latasha Lattimore will enter the transfer portal.

Originally a Syracuse signee and a four-star recruit, Lattimore was a late addition to UT’s 2021 recruiting class. During her freshman year, the 6-foot-4 Toronto product appeared in 32 games for a Texas team that reached the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament. She averaged 3.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 10.3 minutes.

Lattimore had a 12-point, 10-rebound performance against Idaho in December. She played 30 minutes at Texas Tech on Feb. 9.

Lattimore revealed her plans for the future on Instagram. Her decision comes during the same week that UT seniors Lauren Ebo and Audrey Warren went into the transfer portal.

Ebo and Warren had participated in last month’s senior day activities, so their departures weren’t necessarily a surprise. The loss of Lattimore, however, seemed unexpected.

Even though her minutes were limited, Texas coach Vic Schaefer spoke positively about Lattimore throughout the season. Lattimore had injured her knee in high school and did not receive the proper treatment before she arrived at Texas. Schaefer seemed pleased with the progress of Lattimore, who acknowledged the work of UT sports performance coach Zack Zillner on social media last week.

'That’s a kid that’s coming,' Schaefer told reporters in February.

'It took a while to get her going, and she’s had some really big games for us,' Schaefer reiterated last month. 'I think we all feel great about her potential and where she’s at.'

Ebo and Lattimore were two of the three tallest players on the Texas roster. Texas still has some depth in the paint in returning starter DeYona Gaston and budding star Aaliyah Moore.

Femme Masudi is a 6-5 center who appeared in 15 games this season, and UT signed the 6-4 Amina Muhammad in November.

Texas must also hire a new mentor for its post players.

Former UT assistant April Phillips was hired last week to be the head coach at San Jose State.
 
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JoeDallas said:
It is worrisome to me that the only player who we know to be interested in us is Lauren Fields. I don't remember her that well, but that 3 point percentage is not good. Maybe she is great in other ways.
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We only know about Fields because of Moooooo's expert social media detective-work, and the fact that Fields has a proud Father who posted that really cool edit that someone with TexasWBB apparently put together. That tells me it is very likely there are other potential transfers Vic and Co. are communicating with.
 
Moooooo said:
Elena Lovato liked below tweet:

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Of note, Coach April Phillips was an assistant coach at Cal from 2019-2021. She likely recruited Samb and was her position coach for one season while at Cal. Samb is from Westside High School in Houston and played on the Cy Fair Premier AAU team, which was also Rori Harmon's AAU team. Vic possibly has insight into Samb's strengths/weaknesses from Coach Phillips and Rori. Although Coach Phillips is now a HC at San Jose State, I believe she left Texas on good terms and she and Vic will consult with each other, if needed.
 
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