WBB: Landmark Conference

[NEPAFAN]

Ronk,Saratoga,Nepafan,Etc !Any insight on recruits coming to the Lady Royals for this up coming season?I understand May 7th but usually you know who is coming!I just hope that going for a division one job didn't get in the way of recruiting,Because every coach should recruit even though they are looking to move up you never never leave the cupboards bare!

We've just seen 1 commit so far - Megan Brewer of upstate NY. In the preseason WBB interview with Coach Dipillo by Harry Dammer & Dean Corwin, plural commits was the phrase used by the coach then; we haven't come up with who the additional recruit(s) is(are).
  This week, however, I've noticed a sign of strong interest(since this is within the week of required class spot reservation) on the part of a prospect; when/if I find confirmation, I'll mention it then. This is unlikely to be one of those  previously-mentioned commits from that preseason show. And, for Saratoga's benefit, she's not his desired post player.

Ashlyn Bender is the prospect that I referred to above 2 weeks ago; she has worked out a number of times at the gym that I play pickup ball in but I hadn't seen her since it closed because of covid. Was going to check her out during her high school season this year but, again, I don't think she had one because of covid. Ashlyn has considerable potential as a mobile wing. JR. Hilite link:

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10874203/5e44c154b3c8711b780e4770

Abby Anderson was on my prospect list 4 years ago, with a sibling already @ Scranton, and I lobbied Trevor heavily for her but he was slow in agreeing with me until she had committed to D1 St. Francis(NY). Saw her on the transfer portal( grad xfer) a few weeks ago and mentioned that to Nick. Abby was a good softballer, also, if I remember; maybe she'll do that, also.

Trevor has 2(Abby Kapp & Autumn Ceppi) of his grads in the xfer portal also; maybe 1 will go to Scranton; knew Abby's great-grandparents in West Scranton; they ran a mom/pop grocery store a block from my grandfather; Saratoga was acquainted with it, also.

Can you show me a link to the transfer portal? Assuming it is only for D1 athletes. Thanks.

[saratoga]

The Senior leadership Abby Anderson will provide such a young Lady Royal team will be an absolute game changer.
If you can score 25 points against D-1 competition, you'll do fine in D-III.
If you can put together 3 double-doubles against D-1 kids, you'll do fine in the Landmark.
If you can score 13 points & grab 13 rebounds against a school like LIU, I think you'll do just fine against Juniata.
If you can score 10 and grab 8 rebounds against Boston College, I'm thinking you'll be comfortable playing Marywood.
A very good young team just got considerably better overnight.

[Tim the Enchanter]

I like the addition of Anderson for her senior leadership and her solid numbers.  If you project her averages out over starters minutes (about 30/game), she's averaged about 9 points and 6 rebounds over her career against DI competition.  Like Saratoga, I think she'll be strong in the Landmark.  Any idea why she wasn't on St. Francis' roster this past year?

I like Bender's quick release and willingness to drive.  I think she can cause matchup problems shooting over the smaller guards and getting by bigger players who come out to guard her.

The addition of these two and Brewer brings the roster up to 17.  Will DiPillo keep it that large or will there be some melt...?

[saratoga]

Tim:
I just read an article that stated she realized she had a tough choice, play her Senior year at St. Francis and only play 12 games against only conference competition or sit it out, graduate & begin fresh somewhere else with a full season & begin work on her Masters degree.
The UofS got the call.

[ronk]

 My understanding is that the waiver for D1 basketballers was granted on Oct 14 so Abby could have played this past season, graduated, and still had 1 year of eligibility left for Scranton and a grad program.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

My understanding is that the waiver for D1 basketballers was granted on Oct 14 so Abby could have played this past season, graduated, and still had 1 year of eligibility left for Scranton and a grad program.

It's probably more the time commitment than the eligibility.

[ronk]

 Ryan,
You're probably right.

[Tim the Enchanter]

Saratoga, is this the article you were referring to?  https://accessnepa.com/sports/former-holy-cross-standout-moves-to-sidelines

She stayed home and took classes virtually because of Covid concerns, which explains why she wasn't on the roster to take advantage of the blanket waiver.  I like that she had the chance to coach during that time.

[ronk]

 One could envision a playing time distribution being Kyra/Danielle(P), Abby/Maddie R/Sarah(F), Emily/Ashlyn/Morgan/Leah(W), Maddie H/Hannah(SG), Bridgette/Allie(PG). That's a lot of defensive effort and fouls to be shared in an uptempo environment.

[saratoga]

Tim:
That's the one.
Seems like a really focused young woman & takes the academic aspect very seriously.
Was thrilled to coach JV kids to remain in the game so to speak.
What an absolutely great addition to this team.

[Royals85]

Can't wait for the season to begin.Coach Dipillo doing a great job recruiting hopefully it all works out well for them.Have to agree with Saratoga about picking up Anderdon and the other two ladies on this class.Just Amazing coach.Reminded me that time when two transfers came together Deanna Kyle(Klingman) from Wilkes and Shelley Parks from E -town and we know how that turned out.Coach keep it up and can not wait to see this team play !!!!!

[Royals85]

Can't wait for the season to begin.Coach Dipillo doing a great job recruiting hopefully it all works out well for them.Have to agree with Saratoga about picking up Anderson and the other two ladies on this class.Just Amazing coach.Reminded me that time when two transfers came together Deanna Kyle(Klingman) from Wilkes and Shelley Parks from E -town and we know how that turned out.Coach keep it up and can not wait to see this team play !!!!!

[saratoga]

Tim:
Just watched Ashlyn Bender's video that Ronk forwarded & you are right...super quick release, she knows exactly where she is on the floor, and her ability to drive and use both hands is a thing of beauty...and that was her junior year.
At 6', she will definitely present matchup problems with her ability to drain the 3 from the wing then put it on the floor and drive past smaller players. Great first step.

[saratoga]

Perhaps I missed something, but is D-Mac still associated with D3Hoops?
I just realized I don't think I've seen a post from him in 3 months.
Hope everything is ok.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Perhaps I missed something, but is D-Mac still associated with D3Hoops?
I just realized I don't think I've seen a post from him in 3 months.
Hope everything is ok.

Dmac makes actual money doing production work for pro sports teams. After a year without much going on he's been making up for lost time.

There is a new episode of Hoopsville in the offing, though.