That is why I have been hoping Vic can bring in someone for this season who is a "natural" point guard. Hate to call it an "insurance policy", but it would be depth at that position if Rori is unable to start/play in any games, regardless of the reason.
Unsubstantiated rumor that she will grad-transfer to Stanford. That would be huge for them not having to depend on a true freshman PG this coming season.
Hold the damn phone!
I am not familiar with her "natural" position. or how she was utilized at BYU.
I think she was a PG, but a player that good would not come here just to back up Rori. She is 5’10” so she could play other wing positions. This girl is no joke and from what I’ve read WNBA material. She ain’t just a backup so I have to believe Vic would utilize her skills at other positions on the perimeter.
And, that's a logical assessment.
Well again a player this good would not come just to back up Rori. She’s capable of playing 1 through 3, so you can bet Vic would utilize her in any of those spots….BUT she ain’t comin to Tx to sit the bench…. She may come off the bench, but she would play major minutes….
Exactly! Case in point, there was this team about 20 years ago that had two natural PGs both capable of starting. Their names were Nina Norman and Jamie Carey and the team was Texas and interestingly enough that was the last time said team made the final four. #justsayin
I'd prefer to look as it as Vic wanting to improve the roster, and promoting more competition in the practice gym. And, potentially adding more experience at some positions.
49.5 from 2 point land is excellent…..22.7 from 3 is terrible. I thought I saw better stats in her from 3 point land…..ugh…
How's her defense?
Very quick hands, can use some work on positioning. She attempts to take a lot of charges and has a tendency to sometimes be just shy of where she needs, but overall has a good IQ and a lot of potential with a possible two years under Vic. Already averages 2.3 steals per game, Rori averaged 2.4.
Gonzales is a really solid player, but I don't see her starting regularly in front of Matharu.If we do get Gonzales she can play 1-3. Now she would definitely see more of the 2-3 spot unless Harmon is in foul trouble. My prediction would be..
1. Harmon
2. Gonzales
3. Morris
4.Moore
5. Jones
Of course this is hypothetical and that does take out Matharu but, Matharu is going to get plenty of minutes. She came off the bench last year and it was beneficial to her in my opinion just because she does play hard and sparks a fire off the bench. She can also shoot lights out so Matharu is a great 6th man. Gonzales is the real deal so you don’t pass her up if you make her top 3. Bring her home Vic and let’s go win a natty!!
This is based solely on the number of social media followers they have. These athletes have large social media followings, regardless of their level of performance or what might appear to be a lack of overall interest in their sport. I attended a conference a few weeks ago where an entertainment lawyer from LA spoke for an hour on NIL. I was pretty surprised how much what an athlete can make is tied to the number of social media followers they have. However, what this chart doesn't show is the compensation an athlete might be able to command solely because they are perceived to be a star athlete in a significant sport, where a booster or a collective really values them being a member of that school's team. That is far better compensation than what the athlete could get paid as a social media influencer promoting someone's product. And yeah, I know the booster scenario sounds like pay for play, but you know its going on because we've seen examples of it in the news.
After watching extended video of her, I have to agree. I had read somewhere WNBA prospect, but not so sure about that, I think this is Matharus year to shine.
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