What does signing Gibbs mean?

[SoonerNorm]

There has been some talk about Sherri going with a 4 guard offense. Does the signing of Gibbs indicate Sherri still wants more of a traditional PF?

 

[atlantasooner]

I hoping it means Sherri's found an overlooked player from Arkansas like Nyeshia Stevenson.
A great athlete with a high hoops ceiling.
The main issue with the 4 guard attack is on defense/rebounding.

 

[35TangoTango]

First, I'm somewhat confused when people talk about a "traditional PF". What does that mean? Height, or bulk? Face the basket or post up?

As far as I can see, OU's idea of a traditional power forward has always been a face-up player that can move back and forth between the perimeter and the inside. In other words, the only difference between this and a "4 guard" offense is the height of the 4 player. There's really not much we would need to change about the offense to run, for example, Sharane or Nicole K at the 4.

Gibbs sounds like an athletic player with inside and outside skills that can run like the wind. She may be something of a project, coming from small school competition, but physically she sounds like Angel McCoughtry (who, as I recall, was also something of a project).

 

[sybarite]

I think it means that Sherri has found five freshmen and a transfer that she thinks can help the team. Two are pretty tall. Two are not so tall. Then, there are some in the middle.

 

[SoonerNorm]

First, I'm somewhat confused when people talk about a "traditional PF". What does that mean? Height, or bulk? Face the basket or post up?

As far as I can see, OU's idea of a traditional power forward has always been a face-up player that can move back and forth between the perimeter and the inside. In other words, the only difference between this and a "4 guard" offense is the height of the 4 player. There's really not much we would need to change about the offense to run, for example, Sharane or Nicole K at the 4.

Gibbs sounds like an athletic player with inside and outside skills that can run like the wind. She may be something of a project, coming from small school competition, but physically she sounds like Angel McCoughtry (who, as I recall, was also something of a project).

Angel was ranked the 10th best forward by All-Star Girls Report. Yes, she got better in college but she was a known commodity.

With regard to a PF, I would say Ashley filled the bill of a traditional PF her senior year pretty well.

People are talking about how athletic Gibbs is. I don't have a clue if that is accurate or not. But, even if true, it doesn't mean she has the skills to play the position at this level.

 

[Mac]

I think it means we missed out on someone else OU wanted more...

 

[sybarite]

If you already have four new signees in addition to a supposedly prize transfer, wouldn't you feel comfortable waiting untill next year if you didn't get someone that you wanted?

 

[Oliver Hardy]

Particularly when you've got 4 seniors, three of whom are 30-plus starters, who are going to graduate, I think it makes a little sense to wait now that Sherri has filled the roster.

I have a nagging feeling a couple of these players could be filler practice players, similar to Zander and Jeffcoat, but I will wait patiently to see.

Sherri is going to be able to focus now on finding 4 quality, top 50 players for the 2015 season. And we will likely need them pretty badly by then.

Next season, even with three solid seniors on the floor to start, it's going to be one of the most interesting seasons at OU in quite some time.

I am excited to see what all the freshmen have and what the non-senior leftovers are going to put forward. We have four solid starters coming back in Campbell and the seniors.

We will need a big rebounder and for Griffin to pick up her rebounding game if we are going to be truly competitive.

Step up a couple of you ladies. There's playing time and star waiting for you.

 

[mikeareese]

I think Griffin will be better her senior year. She has improved every year. Gibbs is a unknown. She made all-state in 3A. She could be a surprise or sit a year.

 

[Mac]

If you already have four new signees in addition to a supposedly prize transfer, wouldn't you feel comfortable waiting untill next year if you didn't get someone that you wanted?

Well have to wait and see, It could mean that Sherri wont be looking to sign any power forwards in this 2014 class, but she will still need to find a point guard and a true tall post.

 

[Keller Sooner]

Does it mean we are not getting Dunbar? I would love to have her.

 

[SoonerNorm]

Does it mean we are not getting Dunbar? I would love to have her.

We still have room for Dunbar but I'm beginning to lose hope that we are going to sign her. She and Ortiz would be amazing.

 

[Keller Sooner]

We still have room for Dunbar but I'm beginning to lose hope that we are going to sign her. She and Ortiz would be amazing.

Dunbar and Ortiz would be pure gold!

 

[sybarite]

Some of the responses seem a little anxious. Let's take a firmer look at what appears to be happening, assuming that Felisha Gibbs does pass her test and signs with OU. This would give OU 14 on scholarship this year, with one ineligible until next year. But, we also have four seniors. This means that we have five openings that could be used to sign anyone and everyone that might wish to come to OU.

The signing of Edwards and Gibbs doesn't mean a thing about whom we have been recruiting or who might be deciding to go elsewhere. Most of those decisions were made in November. I'm rather surprised that we found two that interest us in April. But, there are enough openings that neither signing has anything to do with the 2014 class. Since we do have one commitment for 2014, we can only look now for four (4) other people that we might want to sign, unless someone transfers out.

 

[Oliver Hardy]

I agree with you Syb, surprisingly.

However, in reality, the signing of those two could mean something about who we're getting. It's not completely impossible.

 

[sybarite]

Somehow, if Sherri had some targets in 2014, I don't think she would have given up on all of them just yet. She might give up in November, but not in April.

 

[SoonerNorm]

As I previously said, I think these two are for depth (insurance). Sherri knows we are short on bigs and at the point and she wants to have someone to work with if injuries should occur. Hopefully she still signs some great players at those positions for next year.

 

[SoonerNorm]

Some of the responses seem a little anxious. Let's take a firmer look at what appears to be happening, assuming that Felisha Gibbs does pass her test and signs with OU. This would give OU 14 on scholarship this year, with one ineligible until next year. But, we also have four seniors. This means that we have five openings that could be used to sign anyone and everyone that might wish to come to OU.

The signing of Edwards and Gibbs doesn't mean a thing about whom we have been recruiting or who might be deciding to go elsewhere. Most of those decisions were made in November. I'm rather surprised that we found two that interest us in April. But, there are enough openings that neither signing has anything to do with the 2014 class. Since we do have one commitment for 2014, we can only look now for four (4) other people that we might want to sign, unless someone transfers out.

You're right, I recently said we would have 13 on ship but I wasn't counting Little. Guess, I was thinking since she would not play that she didn't count...not true. Glad you posted so we have accurate information.

 

[rocjunkie]

Some of the responses seem a little anxious. Let's take a firmer look at what appears to be happening, assuming that Felisha Gibbs does pass her test and signs with OU. This would give OU 14 on scholarship this year, with one ineligible until next year. But, we also have four seniors. This means that we have five openings that could be used to sign anyone and everyone that might wish to come to OU.

The signing of Edwards and Gibbs doesn't mean a thing about whom we have been recruiting or who might be deciding to go elsewhere. Most of those decisions were made in November. I'm rather surprised that we found two that interest us in April. But, there are enough openings that neither signing has anything to do with the 2014 class. Since we do have one commitment for 2014, we can only look now for four (4) other people that we might want to sign, unless someone transfers out.

Absolutely! I look at her last two signings, (well one and future one after Gibbs posts her test scores) as a very good sign at how hard the staff is working on recruiting. The 2013 class is done, now its off to work on 2014. With four seniors leaving next year and one commitment in the books, I hope Sherri can close the deal on 2 or 3 high quality kids. I have to agree, a point and a post would be a nice addition.

 

[SoonerNorm]

Dunbar and Ortiz would be pure gold!

I've been thinking more and more about this duo. IF we get those two plus an elite center, we would be right in the middle of a national championship run. Yes, I realize that amounts to 3 recruits and I know that is not an easy feat but, I think there is reason to believe we are already recruiting Dunbar and Ortiz very hard. I think both would like to sign with the same school (although a lot of girls say the same thing but it seldom happens) and if they said yes, we are 1 great center away from having all the pieces needed to begin a NC run.

If you include those 3 (center is unknown at this point) with Little, Sharane, Manning, Kornet, Dungee, Carter, Kellogg, etc, I believe you have a true contender. Add another great player when Sharane leaves and the Sooners would be hard to handle. Out of that group, I can almost guarantee some would play in the WNBA.