Trying to gauge Thomas' interest
by Irishfan2008 (2023-05-16 10:39:59)
Edited on 2023-05-16 10:45:33

In reply to: Blanca Thomas made a official visit to UTenn in late April.  posted by MPG

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I've been following her social media.

She was liking a lot of ND posts throughout the season but now has been following the Vols closely. She may be interested in the Vols because her brother is going to be going to school there.

Disclaimer that social media activity could mean nothing. It's possible Thomas just enjoys following ND but is equally interested other programs.

But has already been reported on this board, the entire coaching staff is all following Thomas and she is following them.

I think we have the best shot with Thomas, although Koval and other post prospects could be keeping their interest in ND private. Koval follows some UConn players but to my knowledge, no ND players or coaches.






Thx for Social Media Input. With Koval, Another Factor ....
by dillon77  (2023-05-16 11:34:14)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

...might be that, lest we forget, she's from another country, even though she's been in the States a few years. And Geno has a steady diet of international players on his roster, primarily from Europe but also from Egypt and Canada (although Edwards will probably be gone in 2024).

Koval may like that environment.
On the other hand, if ND shows an interest in the Canadian Swords sisters, that could help, too, given Cass Prosper is also on the Irish roster.

Still, like you, I think Thomas' past visits, her HS's history with ND and her social media interactions could help. Lots of chances to see her play in the next few months. Coach Owens, Ivey and Mabrey should be in prominent places in the stands/sidelines for those AAU tournies.

It's not either or
by BIG MAC  (2023-05-16 14:54:03)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Think big(s).
ND's Going After Forwards, As Well...
by dillon77  (2023-05-16 23:31:21)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

...with Strong and Carleton (see report above for details) because at some point Maddy Westbeld will move on.

So, yes, I am thinking -- and have posted -- about getting bigs as in a post and forward.

In this day and age, I highly doubt you'll see two posts of Thomas, Koval and Umeh's ability commit to the same school: too much at stake, from playing time to NIL.