Mulkey Transferring

[Oliver Hardy]

Dramatic loss. She was our highest ranked and nationally recognized recruit since Abi and Hand.

This is a crippling blow which, I think, makes it unlikely the program gains forward improvement within the next 3 years at least.

Don't know what's behind this.

Perhaps the girls got wind that Sherri is bailing this summer or next.

Whatever the reason, and I hate to say this, but it is time for Sherri to be replaced. Either let her retire and give her another position at OU or fire her immediately.

This program is collapsing right before our eyes.

 

[scrybe]

Dramatic loss. She was our highest ranked and nationally recognized recruit since Abi and Hand.

This is a crippling blow which, I think, makes it unlikely the program gains forward improvement within the next 3 years at least.

Don't know what's behind this.

Perhaps the girls got wind that Sherri is bailing this summer or next.

Whatever the reason, and I hate to say this, but it is time for Sherri to be replaced. Either let her retire and give her another position at OU or fire her immediately.

This program is collapsing right before our eyes.

Hyperbole?

 

[cjhsooner]

Dramatic loss. She was our highest ranked and nationally recognized recruit since Abi and Hand.

This is a crippling blow which, I think, makes it unlikely the program gains forward improvement within the next 3 years at least.

Don't know what's behind this.

Perhaps the girls got wind that Sherri is bailing this summer or next.

Whatever the reason, and I hate to say this, but it is time for Sherri to be replaced. Either let her retire and give her another position at OU or fire her immediately.

This program is collapsing right before our eyes.

It isn't the end of the world...

 

[Pike Pastor]

You won't hear me roast you, 8693...I agree completely.
I wish no ill on the young woman and hope she moves on to a happier place, but in my eyes, Nancy Mulkey never looked like more than a project. Yes,we only saw her one year, and indeed, she arrived in Norman with accolades and honors and was a legit 6'9", but she seemed woefully low on basketball IQ and skill. Her footwork and positioning down low were slow and with her slight frame she was easily pushed off the block. She seemed to labor while running the court--was this a lack of conditioning or was it a deficit in desire? She altered shots, that 's a fact, and showed flashes of promise, even winning a Freshman of the Week honor. Yet those skills didn't seem consistent nor did they grow. 8693 could be on to something that her teammates weren't coached to ge the ball into Nancy up high. And maybe she learned that D1 ball was way more work than she expected.
And perhaps I'm selling her way short--I never met the young lady.
All I know is that she was a long way from becoming a force on the court for OU, and now she has left the LNC. Honestly, I wish her success down the road--maybe closer to Houston.

And the prospects for 2017-18 OU WBB just grew darker...
Perhaps some talented post prospect now realizes she can play immediately and will announce her commitment to the Crimson and Cream...

 

[Mac]

Dramatic loss. She was our highest ranked and nationally recognized recruit since Abi and Hand.

This is a crippling blow which, I think, makes it unlikely the program gains forward improvement within the next 3 years at least.

Don't know what's behind this.

Perhaps the girls got wind that Sherri is bailing this summer or next.

Whatever the reason, and I hate to say this, but it is time for Sherri to be replaced. Either let her retire and give her another position at OU or fire her immediately.

This program is collapsing right before our eyes.

http://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/123294/gabrielle-ortiz

 

[tooney]

I'm sure I will be cooked on here for this opinion, but, here goes. I felt Mulkey regressed during the year. It did not appear to me that she was being coached in ways that would help her develop or improve to her strengths. Also, it never seemed that the rest of the team had been coached in a way that would help the other players learn how to properly utilize the big girl. For example, constantly making entry passes or inbounds passes at her waist or knees. I could go on, but, I'm sure I've said enough now to be crucified by the pumpers.

I don't know that I disagree with this.....

To me, Sherri should have changed her offense and defense when Mulkey stepped on the floor. To have Mulkey out setting screens out at the 3 point line was just nonsense. And to have her follow the opposing center out there was also foolish. That's not Mulkey's game. She needs to stay within 8-10 foot of the basket. She can alter opponent's shots and game plans when she is near the bucket. And when she gets the ball on the blocks and above her shoulders, she can be a force. Was Mulkey a great scorer???? Maybe not, but 6'9"" inch players don't show up every day, and when they do, you have to make allowances for their talent.

I think Mulkey may have seen the writing on the wall....that sherri was never changing her offense or defense. And that it would be a waste for Mulkey to stay.

JMO

 

[Oliver Hardy]

Not in my opinion, Scrybe. We were extremely short-handed around the time Jeffcoat was on the team, so that's twice in what, 10 years? For a major program like OU to have this many transfers and this kind of rebuilding-out-of-desperation going on is a serious problem that must now be dealt with immediately.

 

[Oliver Hardy]

Mac, I am sorry for being so obtuse, but your point (no pun intended)? Gabbi is up and down at best. She's great one game and crappy the next.

Please, explain to me.

 

[soonermike22]

Stunned. To have both (all) freshmen transfer out, after significant playing time is baaad for any program, but for us after underachieving for a while, it is either a wake up call to get better, or a knock out punch for present coach (s).
It can't be ignored.

 

[MsProudSooner]

Not in my opinion, Scrybe. We were extremely short-handed around the time Jeffcoat was on the team, so that's twice in what, 10 years? For a major program like OU to have this many transfers and this kind of rebuilding-out-of-desperation going on is a serious problem that must now be dealt with immediately.

That may be true. But one difference between the men's game and the women's game historically has been that the women tended to stick it out more than the men did. That doesn't seem to be as true over the past few years. It seems there are more and more women changing schools every year.

At this point, everyone is just guessing as to reasons. I'm not sure that's fair to players or coaches.

 

[sybarite]

If it is worth it to you to join James Hale's board, you will find out why Dungee and Mulkey transferred. I will not post anything that he said. But, I am somewhat relieved after seeing a few facts.

 

[Oliver Hardy]

Give us a broad hint. Grades, homesick, boyfriends? They didn't want to play for a program that would have someone like you as a fan? What?

 

[Rbeam1]

If it is worth it to you to join James Hale's board, you will find out why Dungee and Mulkey transferred. I will not post anything that he said. But, I am somewhat relieved after seeing a few facts.

I'm a member there as well. I agree. His write up was eye opening and definitely made me feel better about the situation.

 

[scrybe]

Not in my opinion, Scrybe. We were extremely short-handed around the time Jeffcoat was on the team, so that's twice in what, 10 years? For a major program like OU to have this many transfers and this kind of rebuilding-out-of-desperation going on is a serious problem that must now be dealt with immediately.

To say "This program is collapsing right before our eyes" is indeed hyperbole, Ollie.

 

[atlantasooner]

Moving beyond the why of the transfer which always ends up being some combo of
1. grades
2. personalities fit with coaches.
3. playing time (not in dungee/mulkey's case)
4. location/homesickness (not in dungee/mulkey's case)

The response is my concern.
Program depth for 2017 is critically hurt. I think most folks thought Dungee was a key future pieces of a Big 12 title competitive roster. I think most of us thought Dungee was going to take a huge step up in her play next year.
Mulkey at a minimum provided depth and size inside. I think we all hoped for progressive improvement year over year for Nancy. So as an upperclassman surrounded by athletic wings she would be even more effective.

That's all gone.
The reload/reset/rebuild to being an Big 12 champion is now pushed back further. Unless the SD girl plays way above ranking. It's 2019-2020 before this roster could have 3 legit difference makers in Llanusa/Tatum/????

And Sherri isn't built for signing a five player powerhouse class. She never has. Her big classes tend to be more role players.

 

[sybarite]

You are ignoring Pellington.

 

[OKUman]

I don't know that I disagree with this.....

To me, Sherri should have changed her offense and defense when Mulkey stepped on the floor. To have Mulkey out setting screens out at the 3 point line was just nonsense. And to have her follow the opposing center out there was also foolish. That's not Mulkey's game. She needs to stay within 8-10 foot of the basket. She can alter opponent's shots and game plans when she is near the bucket. And when she gets the ball on the blocks and above her shoulders, she can be a force. Was Mulkey a great scorer???? Maybe not, but 6'9"" inch players don't show up every day, and when they do, you have to make allowances for their talent.

I think Mulkey may have seen the writing on the wall....that sherri was never changing her offense or defense. And that it would be a waste for Mulkey to stay.

JMO

You hit the nail on the head. Why in the &@$ would any coach send her post player out to the three point line chancing anyone? Most especially a player who is 6'9".

 

[Mac]

I don't know that I disagree with this.....

To me, Sherri should have changed her offense and defense when Mulkey stepped on the floor. To have Mulkey out setting screens out at the 3 point line was just nonsense. And to have her follow the opposing center out there was also foolish. That's not Mulkey's game. She needs to stay within 8-10 foot of the basket. She can alter opponent's shots and game plans when she is near the bucket. And when she gets the ball on the blocks and above her shoulders, she can be a force. Was Mulkey a great scorer???? Maybe not, but 6'9"" inch players don't show up every day, and when they do, you have to make allowances for their talent.

I think Mulkey may have seen the writing on the wall....that sherri was never changing her offense or defense. And that it would be a waste for Mulkey to stay.

JMO

I thought Mulkey was going to be a star after her few big 12 games, but if you look at her high school numbers you could tell something wasn't right... some people had high expectations for her, maybe because she played on a USAB team, but if you paid attention you would see she didn't really play because she was in over her head. She's not a D1 talent player and doesn't have to foot speed to play in anything other then a slow half court offense... I expect her to head to a Mid major where she won't be asked to do so much... also she isn't strong enough to play with her back to the basket, at 6'9 she prefers to shoot and play in the high post, if used right that could have worked for her...

 

[atlantasooner]

I'm not ignoring Pellington. I'm going by the recruiting rankings. Top 20/30 type players.

Hopefully Pellington plays way above her rankings same thing for Simpson.
Pellington being a superstar creates an issue of where Tatum plays but that's a nice
problem to have.
But who was the last Sherri recruit that came in unheralded and was all Big 12 upon
leaving, truly out played their rankings.
Nyeshia?? I guess VPL has a shot with a great senior year.

 

[Romulus]

You can spin this all you want, but it is not good for the program to be losing her. She was the biggest recruit in years and you have three more years for her to develop. I do not know what's going on the program, but Sherri need to look at all aspects of the program and make some changes quick.