WBB: GSAC

[scottiedoug]

GHH:  Do you have any info or opinions about any of these young women?

[GottaHaveHeart]

GHH:  Do you have any info or opinions about any of these young women?

I have not been able to make any open gyms as of yet to watch any play.

Only three I know is Whitehead from Walker Valley, McNutt from McMinn Central and Menard from Loudon.

With 18 on the roster so far, not sure if any players from last year or any new recruits have changed their minds about playing, I'm anxious to see the depth develope. I think that will be the key as to how far we go this year as the starting 5 IMO ( Alexis and Alicia at guards, Draper and Tara at forwards and Harmon at post) seems pretty solid. That only leaves Holder as the only other player who played major minutes last year when it really counted. There will definitely be opportunities for some.   

[scottiedoug]

I would appreciate any sense you get about the newcomers after you get to some open gyms.  Also, what about the three you do know already?

[scottiedoug]

I read that the Scots lost an assistant coach position to the budget crunch.

[GottaHaveHeart]

I read that the Scots lost an assistant coach position to the budget crunch.

Would this just be the position that Fowler was holding last year but was unable to fulfill because of other obligations? 

[scottiedoug]

I do not know which position it was but the young woman assistant from Oliver Springs and UT-C will not be back...she is going to try to play pro maybe in Europe and will not return to MC even if she does not make a pro team because her position was eliminated, according to the newspaper.

Seen any open gym?

How is Alex?

[GottaHaveHeart]

Alex is about 85%. She has been working hard in the weight room on getting her leg strength back. She has regained all her calf and thigh definition, but strength is still not completely all the way back. She's real close! She has been running and shooting, working out in Lee University's gym with no issues so far. She says the knee feels great!

I have not been to any open gyms. Alex is not going to play until school starts back, close to when official practice starts. Her surgeon recommended she take all the time possible before she hits the floor actually playing.

Thanks for asking! 

[scottiedoug]

Scots have landed another player, this time a forward/guard.

http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/athletics/news-detail.asp?sportNameID=10&id=3067

[GottaHaveHeart]

Scottiedoug:

Going to open gym with Alex tomorrow evening.

I'm anxious to see all the new recruits that are present.

[scottiedoug]

I am anxious for your report!

[GottaHaveHeart]

I am anxious for your report!

I think 5 of the 10 were there. Guard from Seymour shot the ball well. Transfer guard from Roane State has good size. Post / forwards have average size. Nice freshman class to compliment our returning players.

If Harmon and Alex both come back healthy and strong, first 7 will be solid. There definitely will be opportunities for some of the young players. Point guard minutes will be very competitive.

First 6 games.....whew.......can you say challenging!

[scottiedoug]

Is the schedule up somewhere?

[GottaHaveHeart]

Is the schedule up somewhere?

You get my email...?

[scottiedoug]

Maryville announces a transfer who played high school at Farragut and last year played at Birmingham Southern.

http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/athletics/news-detail.asp?sportNameID=10&id=3081

[GottaHaveHeart]

Is the schedule up somewhere?

Schedule is up on school website.