WBB: Landmark Conference

[Augie2020]

To add to what I posted this coach in 2020 hit the 300th win Mark in 12 seasons at same School and is (Young and knows x and o)

[NEPAFAN]

Well it is official!

https://athletics.scranton.edu/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220726fr047h


Local guy with deep roots in the area.

[ronk]

 Scranton officially announces WBB HC selection as Ben O'Brien from Dunmore High School; takes over Aug 1.

[Tim the Enchanter]

Welcome to the U, Coach O'Brien!

Now he just needs to get the current players and the incoming recruits on board, hire an assistant (Abby would make a great grad assistant, but he'll need someone full time) and hit the recruiting trail quickly to minimize the lost opportunities. 

[saratoga]

This is a great hire that will once again give the Lady Royals some long term stability.
A proven winner with his kids playing everywhere from the UofS to North Carolina and all points in between.
The other great option Ben brings is his complete understanding of local talent and all the coaches.
The immediate need will be to make contact with the best juniors out there and hit the ground running with recruiting...something the most recent coach failed to do to any measurable extent in his 3 years at the helm.
All the best Ben.

[Augie2020]

This might be Dipillos best recruiting Class Jenna sloan(Great player can play the game ) Kaci Kranson ( alot of d1 wanted her enough said)Maybe Morgan Griffin says top 50 players from Staten Island that says enough)!I trust Dave Martin to pick the best candidate for this job knowing what it means to the Ladies,Community and to keep that tradition in D3.

[NEPAFAN]

8 candiates-- whittled down to 4---then to 1 per the Scranton Times

[ronk]

 Sometimes, a player rep is part of the interview process(team concerns and ultimate buy-in); I'd guess Bridget as the PG and rising senior would be the choice.
  It would be interesting to know who those 4 finalists were but confidentiality probably eliminates that as a possibility.

[Augie2020]

Ronk( not sure )a Student rep was involved in the process this time.I think it is made up of 8 members or head coaches of the University of Scranton Teams !I know 4 of them on it but will not put it out here.Like it said in the times he will be hired August 1st and first order will be putting  a staff together and meeting the team.He should be familiar with a couple players on the team already (Local players).But main thing is setting up shop!

[Augie2020]

This might be Dipillos best recruiting Class Jenna sloan(Great player can play the game ) Kaci Kranson ( alot of d1 wanted her enough said)Maybe Morgan Griffin says top 50 players from Staten Island that says enough)!I trust Dave Martin to pick the best candidate for this job knowing what it means to the Ladies,Community and to keep that tradition in D3.

make it 4 recruits

[Augie2020]

Should be some great games down at St petersburg tournament Dec 19th,20th.4 teams I know will be playing  [Trine vs North Park 19th]-[Trine vs Wartburg 20th]also Wartburg vs Scranton on the 19th searching for second game wish it was Trine but some powerhouses in this tourney!

[saratoga]

I know Kaci committed to the UofS a few months back, but beside the war in Ukraine, drought in Europe and on the West coast & the recent issues at Mar A Lago, it's been a slow news day. 

Enjoy...school starts in just 2 weeks.


https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/sports/college/high-school-kranson-commits-to-university-of-scranton/article_f0218887-fbca-51b0-a9b1-aaa0c66024d6.html

[Augie2020]

Nice Article-So all together 4 recruits coming in for Coach Obrien and some great players from last year's sweet 16.Will miss Abby as we do every year with a player of her greatness but I think Kaci will help fill that void a lot also the Sophmore class has some outstanding players that will be used hopefully under Obrien!Just waiting on Assistant Coach,Schedule and before you know it GameDay will be here hate the weather love the sport and UofS Basketball

[saratoga]

Augie:
I know Kaci is coming plus the young lady from Syracuse & the soccer/basketball player from LI.
Who is the 4th. recruit?
Thanks

[Augie2020]

Hope all is well with family Saratoga.The lady that will be the 4th player joining the Lady Royals will be out of powerhouse St John Vianney played with 3 d 1 players Page Knutsen 6 footer.I received that info from a friend on this board!!