2024 Recruiting

Not to be outdone Caitlin  Monahan had her own noteworthy game of 42 points, 11 rebounds and 9 steals. Polishing her game for her impending D1 play no doubt.

https://www.maxpreps.com/m/news/_sNidBBEJUG5QYMP5MpLVw/caitlin-monahan-game-report.htm

DoubleDipper wrote:And if so, what position is most in need for next season's team?

Like almost every basketball team, a strong low post player is a need. Whether it is a defensive stopper like Cochrane or a dominant scorer like Fowler, you can't go wrong with a strong low post player.

Or a Caitlin Clark clone.

Couple of questions DD. Why keep silent about a commitment? The university is unlikely to benefit. Beware of Greeks bearing gifts and silent commits. Perhaps why there is now an announcement.

You indicate that there were two young ladies whose commitments were not public. Are we to learn the other tomorrow?

The competition for minutes on this team will be fierce.

A couple of thoughts regarding the recruitment of Osade Igbinedion, 6'5" center.
It does not suggest a player of particularly high caliber that there is no press nor social media commenting on her game, but one must acknowledge the possibility that she is an undiscovered gem for whatever reason. This program has had its difficulties recruiting height though. Let's hope she is everything and more the current optimism implies.

The recruiting landscape is such that a D1 program
without NIL money may be motivated to take a long shot on an obscure big because bigs may be largely unavailable through more common means for those without funds.
One thing we know: this coaching staff has decided that considering their options, the risk of extending a 4 year commitment to Osade is worth it. Their in position to make such a judgment.

A pleasant smile. Welcome Osade.

https://youtu.be/DEm-UDPXuVM?si=ILu4kXTJNxzj7Sqs

There is limited video in which Osade looks capable. Blocked a shot.

DoubleDipper wrote:Tiffany in action:

I watched the tape on Tiffany Barbosa. This young lady can play defense--Meek is no doubt pleased. She drives to the bucket, often using her left hand. She can shoot the three.

Good things come to those who wait?

Of course, we need to wait until she gets here, but from the tape and her impressive stats, she may earn significant and early playing time.

Would be interesting to learn what recruiting activity/offers she had.

Go Pilots.

Some quotes from various articles about Trista Hull as a player and athlete. First, from Trista herself about her role at Boise State:

"I've been mostly a power forward for my high school and club teams, but their idea is what's called a trailing post. It's part of an up-tempo offense, which is what we have at La Salle and I love it, and there's more opportunity on the perimeter with shots and screens. I like the sound of that a lot."

https://www.yakimaherald.com/sports/sports_watch/la-salle-all-state-basketball-player-trista-hull-signs-with-boise-state/article_e2cdfc00-d8b6-54b8-8889-2902692599f8.html

The Boise State coach echoes Hulls very words but also comments on the level of recruit she was:

"Trista is a long, skilled trail post, and the No. 2-ranked player in Washington," Presnell said.

https://broncosports.com/news/2020/11/12/womens-basketball-broncos-sign-hull-lovrovich

Then comments from the article linked by DD about Trista's rebounding, character and effort:

"“She’s definitely a high-character person,” said senior forward Abby Muse, who finished with eight points, nine rebounds, four blocks and two steals. “She wants to win. So she makes this program better through and through 100%.”

Hull proved that during this past offseason. She said she really worked on her perimeter game, especially.

It all got the attention of Boise State head coach Gordy Presnell. He stated before the season that Hull was the player who had shown the most improvement."

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"It was just one of those things where she was steadily progressing,” Presnell said. “She’d been so good all spring and fall."

“She put an incredible amount of work in the weight room. And it makes a difference. Those people that are really committed to that, it really pays off for them. And she did. She’s really developing into a very nice player for us.”

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Hull had the best shooting percentage of anyone on the floor. She was 5-for-6 (80%) from the field. The only shot she missed was on a jumper a little more than a minute into the game.

“You have to block her out. She’ll go get it,” Presnell said. “There’s certain kids that just get the ones that come to them. And she can go get hers. So she did a nice job tonight. I thought she was a difference-maker early in the game.”

https://www.bronconationnews.com/boise-state-backing-up-hull-who-went-nearly-two-years-between-starts/

Given the impact of Dickie and Hamilton on this program, they are hard to follow. Hull may have the stuff to do it well. Help on the boards
is welcome. Welcome Trista.

Apparently there is a change in the Pilot recruiting class. After committing to Portland, Osade  Igbinedion has committed to UTEP?

If your information is correct, there really remains only one WCC grad transfer not yet signed who can impact this team significantly. As before, competition for minutes will be fierce, perhaps more fierce if that young lady signs.

A WCC Honorable Mention player who at least at one point during the season lead LMU in scoring. Haven't checked her stats but she is a player and will play plenty for the Pilots.

Welcome Alexis!

https://lmulions.com/news/2024/3/5/womens-basketball-alexis-mark-earns-all-wcc-honorable-mention.aspx

An article detailing some of Alexis' collegiate basketball accomplishments.