A couple of the portal players look like they will be an improvement in the paint – I know, a low bar - at least they will be more physical. Jordan, at a stout 6-2, seemed to shoot 3s surprisingly well. Ayodele, a stout 6-1, was doing a decent job of scoring in the paint.
—Loanna didn’t participate- they said due to an injury. She was suited-up and working the heavy ropes over in the corner.
—Gabby Hutchinson was working strictly with the guards. Makes sense, even though she’s 6-2. She was making 3s in 5-on-5 action.
Well, you've seen them in person, so that's helpful.
Last yr's team as we all know, went with forwards inside
and it was a mismatch in ACC play. The transfers you
mentioned might be an improvement, we'll see. Loanna
hopefully gets eligible as this team needs all the help it
can get "in the paint.". Gabby Hutherson 6'2" playing on
the outside is not a surprise to me. She can hit the three
as you stated. However she's physically not strong and
other than an occasional rebound is better on the wing.
King should have a good yr. She's proved she can play
at the ACC level. I wish she were a few inches taller.
The guards are really going to be challenged IMO.
They have #'rs, but they're young. This is mostly what I
remember from last yr. Let's see what the transfers and
h.s. recruits can add to this program that is almost
starting from scratch. Hopefully they and the new coach
can get them in sync and actually show some improved
bball.
