[Baez87]

Good on Blanca Thomas, whom ESPNW says is #8 for 2024 and is 6'5"...

Great that she's a possibility but as so many others have said, sure would be nice to have a PG come in

I still think a high chance Kiki Rice is coming our way. I know some have lessened their their thoughts on the likelihood of her coming, but I personally still think a great chance she is coming our way.

I also think everybody is underestimating Jana.  I actually had a slight preference to her in over Kiana last season (ready for the onslaught of disagreement ?) as she has a very interesting demeanor … aggressive and urgent yet calm and poised at the same time, and she showed she can shoot and pass while remaining collected.  I’m really excited to see her this coming season.

I love Jana and her game.  I just wished she had shown a little more quickness this past year, especially on defense.  That said, typically the biggest leap forward is from Frosh to Soph years, so I’m excited to see where her game is at as the seasons begins.  She has displayed Sniezek-like passing skills and a Karie-like touch from the outside.  Fingers crossed that it all starts to come together soon.

All good points re Jana. I do think she has great potential, and I, too, love that poise.

I, too, am excited about Jana's ability to spark the fast break, distribute the ball, and shoot the three. And I expect her to start at PG for at least two of the next three years. The year is a bit stacked against her, though, with Anna coming back and projected to be a point guard. It’s also likely that players will be utilized out of their customary positions, so I think we are in for plenty of surprises as game situations call for more creativity. With our depth of talent, I expect to see Tara to give Anna plenty of developmental time at PG in the early season. Jordan Hamilton will probably get time at PG during the preseason to determine how well she handles the team. I’m afraid that this will cut into Jana's time at the point. She could earn significant minutes at point later in the season to provide toughness for the challenging season ahead.

[Baez87]

Good on Blanca Thomas, whom ESPNW says is #8 for 2024 and is 6'5"...

Great that she's a possibility but as so many others have said, sure would be nice to have a PG come in

I still think a high chance Kiki Rice is coming our way. I know some have lessened their their thoughts on the likelihood of her coming, but I personally still think a great chance she is coming our way.

I also think everybody is underestimating Jana.  I actually had a slight preference to her in over Kiana last season (ready for the onslaught of disagreement ?) as she has a very interesting demeanor … aggressive and urgent yet calm and poised at the same time, and she showed she can shoot and pass while remaining collected.  I’m really excited to see her this coming season.

I love Jana and her game.  I just wished she had shown a little more quickness this past year, especially on defense.  That said, typically the biggest leap forward is from Frosh to Soph years, so I’m excited to see where her game is at as the seasons begins.  She has displayed Sniezek-like passing skills and a Karie-like touch from the outside.  Fingers crossed that it all starts to come together soon.

All good points re Jana. I do think she has great potential, and I, too, love that poise.

I, too, am excited about Jana's ability to spark the fast break, distribute the ball, and shoot the three. And I expect her to start at PG for at least two of the next three years. The year is a bit stacked against her, though, with Anna coming back and projected to be a point guard. It’s also likely that players will be utilized out of their customary positions, so I think we are in for plenty of surprises as game situations call for more creativity. With our depth of talent, I expect to see Tara to give Anna plenty of developmental time at PG in the early season. Jordan Hamilton will probably get time at PG during the preseason to determine how well she handles the team. I’m afraid that this will cut into Jana's time at the point. She could earn significant minutes at point later in the season to provide toughness for the challenging season ahead.