I guess our scheme is set

[j2d2]

Given the plethora of apparently outstanding guards and perceived weakness at power forward and center, I'm assuming that Sherri will go with a 4 out offense. I'm not enough of a basketball guru to think of any other possibility(except for very short periods to shake up the defense or our sluggish offense). What else can she do?

 

[MsProudSooner]

Princeton offense? (jk)

 

[SoonerNorm]

I agree it is most likely she will go with a 4 out offense. The problem with that is, you lose some offensive rebounding. Not getting second chance points sure hurts in a close game.

 

[sybarite]

1. This kind of assumes that we know who our starters might be. What if the five starters were to include two of: Williams, Kellogg, Treece, Pierre-Louis? I think that they will be together in the rotation at times.

2. If the strength of the team is at guard or wing, which it may well be, a four-outside might work very well, assuming that the one can play defense and get rebounds.

I must admit that I don't have a picture of this team yet.

 

[SoonerinNC]

I think with Sherri's tendency to go with experience we will see a lot of Little, Kornet and Campbell. Also Ortiz should start and play lots of minutes.

That smells like a 4 guard lineup. I also think it is her favorite offense. Can't remember he having a real effective offense with two bigs inside. Nearest was the Paris twins senior season.

If Kornet still fouls a lot and Vionese and Treece come along you may see two bigs in the game some.

 

[SoonerNorm]

I think with Sherri's tendency to go with experience we will see a lot of Little, Kornet and Campbell. Also Ortiz should start and play lots of minutes.

That smells like a 4 guard lineup. I also think it is her favorite offense. Can't remember he having a real effective offense with two bigs inside. Nearest was the Paris twins senior season.

If Kornet still fouls a lot and Vionese and Treece come along you may see two bigs in the game some.

I agree with most of what you said but I think we may see more of Maddie than Kornet.

 

[SoonerinNC]

You are right. Completely forgot Maddie. My bad. Hope that is not an omen.

that makes it more certain that we are looking at a 4 guard offense.

 

[womenssports]

My money is on Sharane and kk to start..kornett coming off bench, but really who knows? Only sure thing, I think, is Sharane and a post. And, if I am wrong, which is quite possible, this post disappears like it never was.

 

[atlantasooner]

Starting five best guess
PG Ortiz
SG Peyton
SF Campbell
SF Kornet
Post KayKay

Manning first off the bench since she can flex so many positions 1-3
Treece first big off the bench at least initially depending upon ViVi's rehab
Gioya first guard off the bench.

 

[SoonerNorm]

I'm going with:

Ortiz
Peyton
Maddie
Sharane
Kaylon

 

[rocjunkie]

I'm going with:

Ortiz
Peyton
Maddie
Sharane
Kaylon

Agreed, Nicole, Gioya, and Treece first three off the bench. Will probably re-evaluate after the red/white scrimmage.

 

[SoonerNorm]

I hope that initially Sherri puts a premium on defense, rebounding, and taking care of the basketball and awards playing time based upon who performs best in those three areas.

 

[atlantasooner]

Again, working off the perception that Nicole appears to be a leader of this squad, I don't see her not starting.

Maddie with two injuries and can play 1-3 seems like the perfect off the bench weapon

 

[SoonerNorm]

From what some have said, Maddie is a much better athlete than Kornet. If true, I could see Sherri wanting to go with Maddie. If that isn't true, you are probably correct.

 

[sybarite]

Before the injuries, Maddie was starting for a rather experienced team as a freshman. Nicole hasn't really defined her role as yet. A lot depends on how far Maddie has come from the injury. But, I think Nicole has more ability than we have seen. If Nicole does show that she has learned enough to be a junior, she may well start---with Maddie. I think the one who is somewhat limited is Campbell. She has the experience, and she has performed. Has she peaked? I could see almost anything between these three.

Given that I have no idea what to expect from Peyton, who Sherri commented will replace Aaryn in scoring, I don't know where everyone fits. I still haven't seen Kaylon play like Sherri thinks she can, and I am watching to see how much Vionese can contribute.

There are simply a lot of questions at this point.

 

[atlantasooner]

sybarite,
Manning has not played in nearly two years.
Mid season your projection might be right.

Preseason game 1, Manning is probably coming off the bench to ease back into the flow.
Granted things could rapidly change from there

Treece and ViVi could force a bigger lineup to start. Lots of variables.

 

[SoonerinNC]

The best thing that could happen to the team is to have an effective inside rotation of ViVi, KayKay and Treece.

Sherri will have the luxury of plenty of guards if she will rotate them and keep them fresh. Ortiz, Campbell, Kornet, Maddie, Little.

Wild cards could be Carter and Williams. Williams just seems to be a much better player than her rankings. Happens often with a smaller school.

Carter is probably the quickest player on the team. With most newbies it is a matter of catching up with the speed of the game. With Carter it is more a matter of slowing down to the speed of the game.

 

[soonermike22]

The size we have with "guards" Maddie 6'2", Nicole 6'1", Peyton 5'11", Derrica and Sharane 5'10", and Gioya at 5'9" gives the coaching staff a lot of leeway in playing the 2, 3, and 4 positions. Most are versatile enough to do many things from inside and outside, and I think (or at least hope) we will see an offense that uses more movement away from the ball, and quick passes (passes as in several quick passes) to set up shots. Multiple skill players make coaching easier, just like having leaders and "ballers" on the team. IF IF IF we have those qualities, we have the skills to be really good next year.
But who starts will probably depend on health, individual improvement this summer, and what offense our coaches want to run.

 

[SoonerNorm]

Mike, you make some excellent points. We know, or at least strongly believe, Ortiz is an excellent passer. If we get good movement without the ball, it will give her a better chance of feeding the ball to breaking players for easier baskets. But, if players stand around, it will take away from any passing skills she may possess.

 

[Oliver Hardy]

Standing around/over-dribbling. One of the biggest sins of Sherri's squads over the last few years.


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