Think of her as a front court version of Anna DeWolfe
by Raoul (2024-04-13 11:06:43)
Edited on 2024-04-13 11:07:37

In reply to: Liza Karlen visiting ND  posted by Orangutan

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Meaning very steady. Not flashy. True 6'2" and solid frame. Very smart player. Not as fast/athletic as a Maddy. Excellent mid-range jumper (not a 3 point shooter generally). Kind of a jack of all trades. I believe an excellent student so no issue there.

At Marquette she assumed the lead option on O but that really isn't her strength. Very much like DeWolfe, she'd be stepping "down" into a role by coming to ND from having been the lead option. And personality wise, like DeWolfe, she'd have no problem making that transition.



Sounds like a perfect fit. *
by MountainMan  (2024-04-13 11:22:33)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Good Description. Plays To Strengths & Limitations
by dillon77  (2024-04-13 11:19:54)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

- Was not highly recruited but developed every year, so tip of the hat to Justine Waterman, the post coach at Marquette, and former coach Megan Duffy.

- Have thought a lot about the types of players that could come to ND and most need to realize they won't be "the straw that stirs the drink."
As Raoul noted, Anna DeWolfe knew that (surprise, we really, really needed her), and Karlen will be a perfect complementary player to a Maddy. And could probably play with Maddy if MW slides over to spell Kate Koval against a smaller team.

- Lastly, she can shoot the jumper.

Cross fingers and think good thoughts.

p.s. Still think Niele is going after some top-drawer names.