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Jwheeler035 said:

Same, but I think Walz and other coaches will adjust. Im not concerned about Walz adjusting to it yet, but I would be if it continued after our next season (even though I think we will be better next season). To me it seemed like Nyla was improving every year except this past year. This year she didn’t look like herself physically or athletically and seemed to regress. She didn’t seem right from the start of the season sadly.

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Point on about Nyla. I really thought this was going to be her team to lead this year. Maybe Olivia staying caused a rift? Or, maybe she just lost her fire for the game.

2330859 said:

Towson State in Baltimore explains just about everything we need to know about the Leadership at UL, as her DEI reputation preceded her arrival here. The irony for me, is hearing how much Schatzel contributed to UL during her brief tenure from those few who I know on the faculty, particularly considering by low expectations when she was hired.

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Agreed. I thought the hire was ‘odd’. Yet, she seemed to jump in and embrace her role. Plus at least for me, I didn’t her name in conversations. We heard Bendibuttplug’s name ALL the time and that isn’t good in my opinion.

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2330859 said:

Perhaps the answer is as simple as UL is no longer obtaining the services of pitchers with MLB-level talent like before.

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Hand in hand with the first part of my post above ☝️
The second part speaks to something different, the clubhouse.

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2330859 said:

I cannot imagine what level of frustration that CJW, and for that matter any WBB Coach must experience in dealing with these young ladies in this culture and environment.

There are so many examples of unpredictable behavior exhibited just here at UL, but the latest one that I find curious is Nyla Harris. She showed early signs of living up to her 4 Star ranking when she arrived at UL, but over the course of her career, it appeared to me that she lost interest and while failing to improve her game.

I remain a huge fan of Jeff Walz, both on the court and off ……. so I am inclined towards assigning the responsibility more to the players rather than to Jeff and his staff.

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Same, but I think Walz and other coaches will adjust. Im not concerned about Walz adjusting to it yet, but I would be if it continued after our next season (even though I think we will be better next season). To me it seemed like Nyla was improving every year except this past year. This year she didn’t look like herself physically or athletically and seemed to regress. She didn’t seem right from the start of the season sadly.

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There is some flexibility to move people around. If Ament commits then I am less worried only because they wouldn’t be dead. Also hard sell to get another big that fits because minutes will be limited. The kid from Charleston would be perfect.

Khalifa and Scott 5’s
Pryor and Fru are 4’s.
Ament and Rooths are 3’s.

Ament doesn’t commit and Hadley stays they will definitely throw money at a high end big.

There are dudes everywhere. The challenge is can they be as good moving up and in a different system? It can’t just be a money game. Hawkins and the other big Louisville was on last year ended up with big pay days but didn’t translate to team success. Hunter Dickerson was a 2M bust.

The players has to embrace the staff and system. The player has to have the skills set that fit their schemes. Last year was interesting in that only Smith fit their offensive system in terms of shooting. Edwards, Hepburn, Hadley, Waterman and Pryor were all streaky shooters. Good shooter when open but not catch and shoot like Smith. They were much better defensively but limited athletically.

I think this team will be built to score at all 5 spots. Pay good money to find 2-3 legit shooters. If Ament commits that become a really long team especially if they get a 6-4 to 6-6 shooting guard. If they miss that clear space to go get a great portal guy that fits.

They can be really selective. I think the kid from Howard is my choice. 6-7 guard that has NBA skill.

One of the greatest comebacks in UL BB history for sure!

Towson State in Baltimore explains just about everything we need to know about the Leadership at UL, as her DEI reputation preceded her arrival here. The irony for me, is hearing how much Schatzel contributed to UL during her brief tenure from those few who I know on the faculty, particularly considering by low expectations when she was hired.

It is truly amazing as to how many talented HS and College Basketball players there are to choose from. For example, just watching the NIT, I have seen some kids that I had never heard of who exhibited as much talent as any of those highly-rated left playing in this NCAA a tournament.

I wonder how many UL fans thought Chucky Hepburn was as talented at Wisconsin prior to arriving here at UL? This thread has identified a lot of very interesting targets, but I truly wonder just how many others candidates have been identified by our staff that are flying well below the radar of the multiple schools being listed?

I cannot imagine what level of frustration that CJW, and for that matter any WBB Coach must experience in dealing with these young ladies in this culture and environment.

There are so many examples of unpredictable behavior exhibited just here at UL, but the latest one that I find curious is Nyla Harris. She showed early signs of living up to her 4 Star ranking when she arrived at UL, but over the course of her career, it appeared to me that she lost interest and while failing to improve her game.

I remain a huge fan of Jeff Walz, both on the court and off ……. so I am inclined towards assigning the responsibility more to the players rather than to Jeff and his staff.

Perhaps the answer is as simple as UL is no longer obtaining the services of pitchers with MLB-level talent like before. Coach Williams enjoyed a reputation as one of the very best pitching coaches in College Baseball. Did he forget, or lose all of that over these last several years, or are we witnessing a reduction in the level of talent and depth of players?

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If her strength was DEI

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Not a far reaching accomplishment to hang your hat on. Good riddance.

If her strength was DEI that is probably why she is leaving since Louisville and every other university is doing away with their DEI departments.

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Couple of things about Williams and it's just as somebody who watches them a lot, this year and the last 15.
I think Williams will call more off speed stuff if that guy can get it in the zone. When it's clear that guy is missing the zone, he's got no choice but to call fastballs and hope his pitcher can LOCATE those pitches.

Everybody and their brother hunting fastballs so location is everything. A real catch 22 for Williams I think.

I was thinking about it from the pitcher's side today too. I can't help but wonder about that" lack of focus " being due to guys not feeling like they're where they should be in the grand scheme of the pitching staff-not good.