Yep, There's a Certain Yin-Yang To It All...
by dillon77 (2021-04-12 16:30:57)

In reply to: I think this is why Baba took a leave of absence. *  posted by MPG

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On one hand, it's fascinating to see how teams construct, break down/up and reconstruct (see Syracuse, Texas Tech, Maryland last year).

But on the other hand, it kinda tears at the traditional "let's get better" aspects of team-building when you see folks like Camryn Taylor of Marquette and Aaliyah Patty move on from teams that could only get better.

This year will probably be the most frenzied, with the opened-up roster sizes, instant eligibility and the spirit of "let's go (anywhere?)."

And to think we're worried about 2022? (Imagine if your're Griffinor DeBerry on UConn right now?)


Seems there is less movement in professional sports
by NDoggie78  (2021-04-13 08:53:24)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I realize Covid has made it an even greater problem with the extra year of eligibility, but this seems like Pandora's box - makes you wonder if the NCAA even considers the repercussions of its decisions?

Hopefully this will stabilize - it was nice knowing who might be on the roster the next year.
The onus falls on the coaches to adjust
by ram  (2021-04-12 18:30:26)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

The ones that are creative & figure a way to keep their players engaged will prevail

Welcome to the real world where everyone on your team is a free agent able to bail any day

I think you have it right
by BmoreIrish  (2021-04-12 18:47:42)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

My bet is that this will the highest year for transfers that we will see for the next 5-10 years because of the newness of it. I believe we will come to an equilibrium where players realize the grass isn't always greener, and coaches realize that finding the right fit in transfers who can play right away isn't easy in terms of team chemistry.

As we have seen with the one-and-dones on the men's side, you can catch lightning in a bottle with a group of new players but it can also really go sideways. Most coaches don't want to operate with such instability. The ones who think creatively will thrive.