- As an ND fan, I think you're vastly under-rating a #5 team. Olivia Miles will be back (she's already practicing with the team) and putting her with Hidalgo, who is strong scorer, and her true back-court mate, Sonia Citron, gives the Irish 3 All-Americans in the backcourt. Then, there's Maddy Westbeld and incoming frosh post Kate Koval.
- USC, as good as JuJu Watkins is, looked too dependent on her against better teams...and they had Ivy League vets with her. Top Ten, yes. Not sure of top 5.
- As for UConn, Azzi Fudd hasn't played much and lets see if Caroline Ducharme can have a good day, let alone one in the gym. Plus, where's the front line without Aaliyah Edwards?
UConn at 3 is wild, they got to the Final Four with 5 of their best players out!! With them coming back along with a strong recruiting class they’re at least #2
Justin:
Thanks for the Way-Too-Early predictions.
Just a few notes:
- As an ND fan, I think you're vastly under-rating a #5 team. Olivia Miles will be back (she's already practicing with the team) and putting her with Hidalgo, who is strong scorer, and her true back-court mate, Sonia Citron, gives the Irish 3 All-Americans in the backcourt. Then, there's Maddy Westbeld and incoming frosh post Kate Koval.
- USC, as good as JuJu Watkins is, looked too dependent on her against better teams...and they had Ivy League vets with her. Top Ten, yes. Not sure of top 5.
- As for UConn, Azzi Fudd hasn't played much and lets see if Caroline Ducharme can have a good day, let alone one in the gym. Plus, where's the front line without Aaliyah Edwards?
But I certainly agree with S. Carolina....
Kentucky will be in the 25 once we clear “way too early” territory
Sincerely,
A sad Hokie
P.S. We’ll miss you, Georgia and Clara
UConn at 3 is wild, they got to the Final Four with 5 of their best players out!! With them coming back along with a strong recruiting class they’re at least #2