Follow-up Notes

After the scrimmage sessions, there was an intro session to the two freshmen and the two transfers. Sam Brunelle was the emcee and handled it well. She has a great future in broadcasting and was comfortable talking about herself growing up on a farm in small-town Virginia. She also asked good questions of her teammates. Anaya Peoples was encouraged to discuss how she first started playing with Katlyn Gilbert when they were in second and third grade respectively. They have been friends ever since and both wanted to play for ND at early age. They are looking forward to being on the court together this season and so am I. Anaya did not look like a freshman on the court Tuesday.

Sam noted that Marta was the DC Gatorade Player of the year in both soccer and basketball. I could see that soccer ability on the court because she was so strong on her feet. She has a nice combination of toughness and passing skill.

For what its worth, a Hawkeye Report message board poster believes that Caitlin's decision has been made and will soon be announced. This is the same person who earlier said that ND had pulled its offer to pursue Kapinus. Another poster believes as of this morning that ND will be the choice and that Caitlin will be announce it soon. That timing would be perfect for her ND visit.

Over on Vols Nation, they don't sound optimistic about Maddy Westbeld committing to the Vols.