WBB: Landmark Conference

[ronk]

Since Pitt's head coach was let go, and usually new coaches bring in their own staff, I wouldn't be surprised if Nick is out of a job...

And the associate head coach, Terri Mitchell, a cousin of a high school friend of mine, she formerly was head coach of Marquette, but gave it up for family reasons, and Abby Anderson, possibly, if not kept for recruiting.

[saratoga]

Like I mentioned when DiPillo first announced he was leaving for Pitt, I hope he got at least a 2 year contract because Lance White was already on very shaky ground due to his horrible record over his first 4 years & this past season was the final year of his contract.

Not exactly the program you want to leave for given the circumstances.

I hope his 'agent" gives him a rebate on this move cause it was a head scratcher from the beginning...unless the ego is so large that any position in D-1 had to be attained.

He'll probably have a position carved out for him back at Seton Hall & in two years he'll leave again, this time for William Patterson or FDU Florham.

The UofS struck gold with his departure.

[Augie2020]

What could have been????Congrats to RIC going to the Final four next week in Hartford.Might head up to watch.

[saratoga]

Well, if you're going to lose, it takes a little of the sting away when that team that defeated you keeps on winning.
Can't win without an inside game...hope Coach O'Brian has made that priority number 1.

[ronk]

 I like RIC PG Madison Medbury(only a soph) but I think Cinderella is finished when they play CNU. The other game could be a tossup. Transylvania's Stacy and Thornton are excellent, as is Yamada for Smith. Don't know why Trinity didn't focus on Yamada; she's been doing it all year.

[saratoga]

Not to mention the unbelievable job on the boards Kelly Pakunka & Morgan Morrison do and the points in the paint they score.
Their point runs a great game & they score inside/out exceptionally well.
Plus, it certainly appears lady luck is rolling with them thus far.

[Tim the Enchanter]

Landmark conference is well represented on the all-region team with three first on the first team (Monaghan - POY, Kranson - ROY and McNulty) and three on the second team.  Congrats to all!

[ronk]

 Had 4 of my prospects make the region 5 teams, 2 1st and 2 seconds; 3 more 1st and 2 seconds on the other regions teams.

[saratoga]

Good job...now if you can ever point one in the direction of the Electric City, we'll be cooking. 

Then again, the Lady Royals have done pretty well through the years & held their own.

I see the 3 NJ recruits coming in next year have all made the North/South Jersey All-Star team.

Unfortunately, none are post players.

[ronk]

 Etown has 1 of my post prospects coming in along with a good guard; Catholic has a forward committed. They're all that I'm aware of, presently. May find out more next month at my 1st AAU tourney of the new season.

[saratoga]

E-town has Danni Ray-Renno for the next two years down on the blocks.
What's this kid thinking?
E-town has McNulty & Romanowski at guard for the next 2 & 3 years...what's that kid thinking?
Time for you to turn up the heat & close some deals. 

[NEPAFAN]

Landmark conference is well represented on the all-region team with three first on the first team (Monaghan - POY, Kranson - ROY and McNulty) and three on the second team.  Congrats to all!

I am going to call shenangins that Kranson wasn't recruited by the previous Coach.

Congrats to all.

[ronk]

E-town has Danni Ray-Renno for the next two years down on the blocks.
What's this kid thinking?
E-town has McNulty & Romanowski at guard for the next 2 & 3 years...what's that kid thinking?
Time for you to turn up the heat & close some deals. 

If you're good enough, a coach will play you; gives them some more options(hi/lo posts, screens for McNulty and the new guard, etc.

[saratoga]

This past year we received all of 7 ppg. from the previous coach's "recruiting efforts".

Maddy Ryan was not his recruit, she was headed to Millersville before a late head coaching change prior to her freshman year.

He never spoke to Kranson, Romanowski (Western Wayne) @ E-town, Clair Marion (Abington) at Dickenson, Lizzy Neville (Scranton Prep) @ F&M, Scoblick (Abington) @ Catholic & the list goes on & on.

For not even once reaching out to Kaci should have grounds for negligent dismissal.

Numerous Scranton area coaches never once heard from him in 3 years...unfortunately, the next few years may be somewhat lean due to his lack of follow through during his brief tenure.

[Tim the Enchanter]

Good job...now if you can ever point one in the direction of the Electric City, we'll be cooking. 

Then again, the Lady Royals have done pretty well through the years & held their own.

I see the 3 NJ recruits coming in next year have all made the North/South Jersey All-Star team.

Unfortunately, none are post players.

Of those 3, Gorski is 6'1" and averaged 6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks last year.  She needs a little more muscle but could develop into an effective post. 

There's also Bennett, the 6-footer from Staten Island.  She looks a little more polished right now and could contribute a little sooner. 

Hopefully at least one of them can develop at the next level.