WBB: Landmark Conference

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

I thought everyone got an extra year due to COVID?

The COVID year doesn't count for anyone.  You only get a fifth year if you played 20-21.

[Augie2020]

Watching Stanford vs Maryland Coach Van Derveer understands thst defense wins titles Every basket shot and player is contested going toward the basket for Maryland.So If you scroll through defense was good this year work on it more this off season to get by the sweet 16 !

[ronk]

I thought everyone got an extra year due to COVID?

They did; if u played games in the covid year, it didn't count, but u still only get 4 years of play, not counting the covid year. For example, Bridget, Hannah, and Kyra(current Lady Royals juniors) have played 3 seasons but 1 season was covid, so they have 2 more years of eligibility. Jackson has played 4 seasons but 1 was covid , so he has another season of eligibility.
  Abby, however, didn't play during the covid season, but did play 4 other years, so no more eligibility.

[Augie2020]

Hopefully recruiting will bring in another low d1 player type and have a stellar year.He has the talent slot on the bench to do it also!!

[Augie2020]

Just saw Allison Dammer is committed to Scranton but it's for lacrosse.She is 6ft 1and she should try out for team if it's true what Ronk said only one recruit so far this year.Also I see Nepa elite aau has commits up like for Kings,Wilkes, Etown, Catholic,Bowdoin and Muhlenberg.They are starting to come into Scrantons territory so if you only get one recruit that is not good!!

[Augie2020]

Well this board is dead for the next couple months.So I said on my last post about teams coming into Scranton to recruit.Just like Casey (Prep, M)went North to Williams i see Belardi(Prep,W)is headed further north to Bowdoin.Best of luck!I think bringing jv teams back to the Men's and Women's program would be a plus for University of Scranton,What is your thoughts?

[ronk]

Well this board is dead for the next couple months.So I said on my last post about teams coming into Scranton to recruit.Just like Casey (Prep, M)went North to Williams i see Belardi(Prep,W)is headed further north to Bowdoin.Best of luck!I think bringing jv teams back to the Men's and Women's program would be a plus for University of Scranton,What is your thoughts?

May not be dead with possible action on the transfer portal front and the start of the AAU spring/summer season.
  A JV schedule would be a good idea with all the possible opponents only an hour away at most; would give development action to the last 8 players on deep rosters. In addition to the local D3s, there are also the PA St extension schools, Bloomsburg and East Stroudsburg D2s, Lackawanna JC, Binghamton D1 as possibilities.

[Augie2020]

Agree Ronk.Definetly develope those kids on the bench better.In meaning the board is dead-Usally it is until May,June but like you said transfer portal might change that!When I heard Scranton might only be recruiting one player-I'm like I hope not when you see Etown ,Catholic filling up on recruits and a Scranton Prep girl going up north to Bowdoin.Like Saratoga said  when Casey went to Williams how do they get away from you in your own back yard.Im not sure if Coach Dipilo has it in with some nepa elite aau teams but he should. some nice players are leaving area for league teams

[NEPAFAN]

Agree Ronk.Definetly develope those kids on the bench better.In meaning the board is dead-Usally it is until May,June but like you said transfer portal might change that!When I heard Scranton might only be recruiting one player-I'm like I hope not when you see Etown ,Catholic filling up on recruits and a Scranton Prep girl going up north to Bowdoin.Like Saratoga said  when Casey went to Williams how do they get away from you in your own back yard.Im not sure if Coach Dipilo has it in with some nepa elite aau teams but he should. some nice players are leaving area for league teams

I remember the men had a JV team within the first few years when Danzig came in. He had to call up a few to play on year  as I recall.

[ronk]

 Etown adds a Loyalsock teammate of Summer McNulty, Allyia Kennedy 6', player of the year in 4-county Williamsport area. Could be a good replacement for Veronica Christ.

[saratoga]

Not sure what's going on with recruiting at the UofS but bringing in one freshman does not bode well for the long term health of the program.
This becomes especially concerning considering his first 3 classes brought in 8 players & only 1 of them sees any semblance of playing time.
Not sure where he's getting his talent leads from but they certainly don't appear to be working out.
The kids that have carried him are all Tevor's & as Augie states, Allison Dammer is a really nice player that doesn't want to play??
He seems to be missing out on some really good local kids & the freshmen & soph's he has brought in are not anywhere near the calibre of student-athletes to make a serious programatic impact.
If they are, he certainly hasn't let that talent be shown.
After this upcoming season, the cupboard is going to be very bare talent wise.
Bringing in only one freshman this year will help ensure it unfortunately stays that way.

[ronk]

 If u want to do your own survey of talent, there's a good girls' AAU tourney in Scranton today and tomorrow with prospects likely to be playing in the Long Center in the coming years, both future Lady Royals and opponents.

[Augie2020]

Yes Thank you Ronk!Pertaining to that one recruit(If True and source is usually right on this) I agree with Saratoga man does this set you back a whole year to only have a 1 recruit and praying on some transfer portal miracle.Im just at awe with one recruit coming in like are they only carrying 16 players,I mean when Catholic comes he has 20,Hope 23.I just dont get the 1 recruit bit and nothing against 1 recruit bug with all the talent out there and you know that Ronk very well to bring in one recruit is just not Scranton  womens basketball.Unless Coach has a magic wand and can make the players he refused to put in last year becomeAll Americans over night  it is great then.He does have some nice players and that is why I mentioned JV to develope those young ladies and prep them for the next year.Bring Back JV sports in Men and Women basketball 

[Augie2020]

Etown adds a Loyalsock teammate of Summer McNulty, Allyia Kennedy 6', player of the year in 4-county Williamsport area. Could be a good replacement for Veronica Christ.

also Ellie Fasick PF out of Hershey

[Augie2020]

I will have more to add with Juniata,Wilkes,Susquehanna,Catholic league teams