- players who can create their own shot when a play breaks down: Suarez, King, Krimili, Maul (?)
- Cal needed to get longer and more athletic in order to compete in the ACC which feels like a league of wings and crossover guards. I think they did that with Ackerman, Mafua, and Maul.
- Def more depth, especially in the front court. they have 8-10 players they can rotate between based on the opposing lineup and not really lose anything.
- game changer: I don't really expect much with Donez with the talent in front of her. if her number gets called due to injury or production, she has the ball skills and the shooting.
Good job, Nick. You're so right about the impossibility of predicting the season ahead. I was impressed with Zahra King in the exhibition game. She made a few unforced errors but she's very talented. Natalie Ackerman looked good too. Kayla Williams picked up an early knock and hardly played but looks like a savvy point guard. I think fans will miss Lelani the person, but we've got Lelani the player covered. BTW Claudia Langarita is probably out until January with back issues.
Claudia had back surgery earlier this year and is in recovery mode. She was riding the stationary bike yesterday during the open practice. Hope that procedure will rid her of the problems she suffered last season
some notes after watching the exhibition:
- players who can create their own shot when a play breaks down: Suarez, King, Krimili, Maul (?)
- Cal needed to get longer and more athletic in order to compete in the ACC which feels like a league of wings and crossover guards. I think they did that with Ackerman, Mafua, and Maul.
- Def more depth, especially in the front court. they have 8-10 players they can rotate between based on the opposing lineup and not really lose anything.
- game changer: I don't really expect much with Donez with the talent in front of her. if her number gets called due to injury or production, she has the ball skills and the shooting.
I don’t know what happened to cal wbb after gottlieb, but I hope they can bring it back.
Good job, Nick. You're so right about the impossibility of predicting the season ahead. I was impressed with Zahra King in the exhibition game. She made a few unforced errors but she's very talented. Natalie Ackerman looked good too. Kayla Williams picked up an early knock and hardly played but looks like a savvy point guard. I think fans will miss Lelani the person, but we've got Lelani the player covered. BTW Claudia Langarita is probably out until January with back issues.
Man Langarita just has no injury luck. I guess we'll get a good look at Ackerman then
Claudia had back surgery earlier this year and is in recovery mode. She was riding the stationary bike yesterday during the open practice. Hope that procedure will rid her of the problems she suffered last season