WBB: Landmark Conference

[Augie2020]

Well on the men's side The Coaches really got on the road this year and really welcomes in some very  good talented players as of May 1st.I see on the Women's side Coach picked up 1 recruit so far and it is a pretty good recruit(But a little bird whispered in my ear and said that is it)I hope that is not true .With all the talent around this area and a 1000pt scorers you should have at least 3 to 4 recruits at Scranton every year.Hopefully I'm wrong just wait and see

[ronk]

 According to the impact of donations listed for today's Scranton U fundraising, the Lady Royals intend to play in St. Petersburg(FL) this December; they were supposed to play in Naples(FL) last December, but the trip was aborted when opponents pulled out for covid concerns.

[saratoga]

Hope this week's fundraiser buys them another gallon of gas to visit a local player or two they seem to be striking out on.
Just wondering...how many games would this past seasons team have won if Abby didn't fall from the heavens?

[Augie2020]

Well here is a local one that not only got away but headed to a divison foe-Kaeli Romanowski from Western Wayne scored 1583 pts all time scorer is 2nd team all state not bad just a few miles up the road from Scranton(She said that see saw Etown play at Scranton before she choose ETown I think that is like 5 th recruit I have seen for Etown.Then not sure about this other player up the street in Dunmore Kaci KransonHoly Cross another 1000 pt scorer not sure if she picked her school yet but another local basketball player that is a great player.So I will repeat if they brought in one recruit with all this transfer portal.My question is what the hell did you do for the year.Rule of thumb you should never have a lack in recruiting especially at a well established Powerhouse Program known for its women's basketball!

[ronk]

 Abby Anderson's jersey chosen to be displayed(for 9 months, starting in July) in the Ring of Honor of the women's basketball HOF for her past season. Seemingly, someone on the nominating committee saw my praise for Abby's play this season. 

[saratoga]

The Lady Royals land one of the best local players in the Scranton area in Kaci Kranson.
She's a 6'er that can handle the ball, rebound, shoot the 3 & drive to the hoop.
She's a 3 time Pennsylvania 1st. team All-State in both basketball & softball.
Accepted into the Physical Therapy M.A. program with a 3.99 overall high school
gpa.
Scored 33 pts. in a state playoff game this season & had numerous D-1 offers from UMass, Drexel, Binghamton, & Lehigh to name a few.
Coach DiPillo pulled a rabbit out of his hat with this catch. 
Congrats to Kaci & the Lady Royals.

[saratoga]

PS...
Same high school as Abby. 

[Tim the Enchanter]

A rabbit out of his hat, indeed!  Last I heard, she wasn't sure if she would play basketball or softball in college and had 16 acceptances.

Hopefully she can bring a lot of the same mentality and ability that last Holy Cross graduate brought to the Lady Royals!

Welcome to the Long Center, Kaci!

[Augie2020]

Well I retract my top^ Statement.Great article in the Scranton times about how she had 20 offers brought it down to 3 and Choose Scranton for Physical therapy!Great pick up something in that water up in Dunmore,Pa

[Augie2020]

Yes welcome Jenna Sloan and Kaci Kranson to the Long Center also.I still see one or two more coming thru transfer portal.

[Augie2020]

 Congratulations To Coach Dipillo and his Wife on the birth of their bundle of joy!

[ronk]

PS...
Same high school as Abby. 

Abby was also a very good high school softballer.

[Augie2020]

Racheal Rose will be attending Wofford College so staying in South Carolina great pick up for Wofford!

[Augie2020]

I think Bishop O'Hara is Holy Cross today So another great player came from that school that played for the ladies My Favorite All time player Taryn Mellody -Liuzzo

[Augie2020]

Have to say that is awesome news on Abby Anderson!Will take a trip down to Knoxville to see H.O.F.Congratulations.Im amazed great job Lady Royals .