2023 Recruiting - WBB

CreakyHorn said:
I see that she's the 45th ranked player for 2023. An earlier post, I don't remember which thread, posited that until we start bringing in players in the top 10 (or 20?) we are going to struggle to be at the top. I don't follow high school basketball that closely so I would ask what does she bring that will take us to the next level?
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That's easier said than done.

Those programs (UConn, South Carolina, Stanford, Louisville, etc.) who have been fixtures in the Final Four the last few years are the ones who pick and choose from the best high school players across the country. Since Texas hasn't been one of those programs, Vic has to rely on getting the best players in our state/region. In 2021, he was lucky Rori Harmon and Aaliyah Moore were nearby and among the best in the country (nation Top 10). The 2022 and 2023 in-state classes aren't necessarily comparable to 2021. Still, Vic has landed two very good 2023 recruits in Wagner and Maul who will help our program in many ways; they are considered 2 of the top 3-4 players in the state for 2023, and national Top 40 or so overall.
 
brnkj said:
I would say Maul's closest comparison would be to C. Taylor. Although not slow by any means, she doesn't appear to have the cat-like quickness and athleticism of Taylor but seems to be more skilled offensively.
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Very good analysis and comparison. Has the motor and does the little things like Celeste did, but looks like a much better shooter, although that is comparing her high school stats so you never really know.


Celeste shot the ball very poorly her entire career at Texas, I haven’t looked up exact stats but I would guess high 30’s percentage wise? Yet we all still talk about how much of an asset and great she was because she did the little things. Watching Giselle she does those things while also making shots.
 
xdxmmxchxxl said:
Very good analysis and comparison. Has the motor and does the little things like Celeste did, but looks like a much better shooter, although that is comparing her high school stats so you never really know.


Celeste shot the ball very poorly her entire career at Texas, I haven’t looked up exact stats but I would guess high 30’s percentage wise? Yet we all still talk about how much of an asset and great she was because she did the little things. Watching Giselle she does those things while also making shots.
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Absolutely agree! In saying that Maul may not be quite as quick as Celeste, that's no knock. Celeste was EXCEPTIONALLY athletic and quick.
 
Ellis21d said:
Danny Davis does a great job for Texas WBB with his articles in the Statesman.
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Agree 100%. Over the last couple of years they seem to have amped up their coverage of Texas WBB considerably. As fans, the way to keep it going is the key to everything these days - views and likes. Of course, Gisella being local probably helped a great deal.
 
DFW_Horn said:
Agree 100%. Over the last couple of years they seem to have amped up their coverage of Texas WBB considerably. As fans, the way to keep it going is the key to everything these days - views and likes. Of course, Gisella being local probably helped a great deal.
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Yes, he actually GOES to the women's games and I see him. The other two: Kirk and Cedric, they just literally "phone it in".
 
CreakyHorn said:
I've tried to keep up with Texas high school basketball so am aware of Gisella. Player of the year in Texas. Obviously Vic sees her as a fit for his system and I am not going to question his judgement. That being said, I see that she's the 45th ranked player for 2023. An earlier post, I don't remember which thread, posited that until we start bringing in players in the top 10 (or 20?) we are going to struggle to be at the top. I don't follow high school basketball that closely so I would ask what does she bring that will take us to the next level?
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Trust me, Maul is exactly the type of player you don’t let leave the state. Even if she was unranked you still recruit her to your team. Lefty who is the ultimate slasher and when I say slasher I mean she can get to the rim when she wants. Aggressive first step and her ability to finish at the rim is what I’m most impressed with. If she’s not getting a layup at the rim she’s getting to the free throw line.

She’s just an aggressive player who isn’t afraid to get on the floor and dive for loose balls. She has the aggressive nature like Audrey and she can put up points. You won’t ever have to question her buy in and she’s a great teammate from what I’ve seen from her over the years. She’s going to make a name for herself in a Texas uniform:hookem:
 
I'm glad to see Sydney Carter going fast and strong out on Instagram following elite national recruits like Juju Watkins, Aalyah Del Rosario, and Mikaylah Williams. Even though I don't see us having room for more than one (and hopefully still under consideration by Breya Cunningham), I guess if you land just one of them that makes us a better program.
 
This isn’t fair. That we have to wait a whole year to see Wagner, Maul and Boutilier in burnt orange. Did I say how excited I am to watch these players? Every year the team seems to be getting stronger. Schaefer has been exceeding with good talent….less than elite. Now expectations are through the roof. How else to figure experts like ESPN ranking us #4 for next year after losing 3 starters and a key back-up. With incoming 3 freshmen, the two(maybe) transfers, and the WGM infusion…..life couldn’t be better for a fan of Horns WBB. Hook ‘Em Schaefer.
 
A little brain freeze this morning over here. Transfers….Jones and maybe Fields. WGM should have been WMB….Wagner, Maul and Boutilier.
 
flash34 said:
A little brain freeze this morning over here. Transfers….Jones and maybe Fields. WGM should have been WMB….Wagner, Maul and Boutilier.
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I'm starting to worry about the # of available spots for this class. I'm assuming we would take Brea Cunningham no matter what. I believe Vic or Blair attended her AAU games over the weekend and they just did an in-home with her on 3/30. And we've also been in play with some excellent guards from this class as well. But the current players and possible transfers will have eligibility remaining, as shown from the chart Mooooo posted a few days ago on the 2022 Transfer thread:

Moooooo said:
Adding 2023 Gisella Maul to the (future) puzzle. Scholarship numbers getting tighter for the 2023-24 roster. A lot will depend on any seniors and if they remain at Texas for their super-senior seasons, and how many additional transfers we add for the coming season, as well as their years of eligibility.

2 years remaining:
Aliyah Matharu
Femme Masudi
Kobe King-Hawea
Taylor Jones

3 years remaining:
DeYona Gaston
Shay Holle
Aaliyah Moore
Rori Harmon
Kyndall Hunter

4 years remaining:
Amina Muhammad
Jordana Codio
Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda

Unsigned 2023 verbal commitments:
Abbie Boutilier
Sammie Wagner
Gisella Maul

At the moment, we have 3 scholarships available for this coming season; apparent transfer targets based on social media: Lauren Fields (official visit planned for Monday, April 25), Khadija Faye, Fatou Samb
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DFW….I did think of that……but couldn’t remember the players. You’ve forced me to remember Blanks, Mays and Wright for BMW. I think resurrection of that would be fitting. Until we get Cunningham and then what? Oh the joys of good recruiting.
 
Born in ATX said:
I'm starting to worry about the # of available spots for this class. I'm assuming we would take Brea Cunningham no matter what. I believe Vic or Blair attended her AAU games over the weekend and they just did an in-home with her on 3/30. And we've also been in play with some excellent guards from this class as well. But the current players and possible transfers will have eligibility remaining, as shown from the chart Mooooo posted a few days ago on the 2022 Transfer thread:
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It gets really convoluted trying to determine future available scholarships with transfers and extra COVID years of eligibility. The powers that be aren't paying millions to a staff that isn't competent in managing that whole matrix. I just sit and wait for us to add new talent and leave the "minor" details up to them.:)
 
flash34 said:
DFW….I did think of that……but couldn’t remember the players. You’ve forced me to remember Blanks, Mays and Wright for BMW. I think resurrection of that would be fitting. Until we get Cunningham and then what? Oh the joys of good recruiting.
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it would be BMW - C Class. You're giving me layups here.
 
Tempest….I can’t quit chuckling. Leave it up to this forum and somebody has the perfect answer. Now……SOMEBODY needs to suggest this to Texas WBB. First…..get Cunningham.
 
Not sure what to make of this since its not directly from Breya's account, but it comes from the CalStars account which she has retweeted before. I can't tell if this is a trimming of the list from 8 to 5, but if it is - then she's removed ND, UConn and Duke. And, it would set us up as the only non-Pac12 team on her list and the school with the most successful coach.

 
Breya has started taking her official visits. Vic better hurry up and name his assistant coaches or we'll be out of this race before it heats up.

 
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