In regard to the Guelph game in December, Latasha
by MPG (2019-09-10 20:41:42)

In reply to: Easier?  posted by goirish01

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Lattimore is a well-regarded prospect from Ontario, a 6-4 forward ranked 16th by PN for 2021. Could the timing of this game and the honor for Natalie Achonwa in November be a signal to her?

Also, the three games in Cancun are against solid teams.

Could Be. Isn't Ace from Guelph, As Well?
by dillon77  (2019-09-11 08:28:26)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Although I don't know why the University of Guelph would schedule an away exhibition game for a player who didn't go there?

Lattimore, who is #11 in Hoopgurlz btw, sounds a bit like Laeticia Amihere, according to write-ups: very athletic, quick and springy feet, great on defense and rebounding, developing her offensive skill set.

I still get an inkling things went south (no pun intended for South Carolina) with Amihere following her ACL injury and recovery...or what is known of it. I'll be following her closely this year, when she joins forces with Aliyah Boston for the Gamecocks.

Yes, Ace is from Guelph. The December 21 game is an odd
by MPG  (2019-09-11 10:32:32)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

piece of scheduling, although an exhibition right before Christmas is an easy way to send the players home for the holiday before the ACC schedule begins.

I would like to see ND recruit Lattimore because defense and rebounding are so important and she would arrive during the final year of eligibility for Vaughn and Cosgrove with time to improve her offense.
Right After Exams, Just Before Xmas Break...
by dillon77  (2019-09-11 14:01:39)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

...as you said. Still, can't quite get why Guelph would come here, but I'm sure both teams have their reasons. Yes, the Irish most certainly need (at least) one big in that 2021 class, for the reasons you cite.
And who knows what transfers will be eligible after the 2019-20 season (he added, looking at all options.).

In the meantime, fingers crossed on the (mostly) guard focus of the 2020 class.