(WBK) Next Season's Team

I haven't seen a discussion on next year's squad for the women. Kelly has 8 returning scholarship players if no one enters the portal. I know Paige is technically on scholarship but not counting her.

Aliyah Matharu, Alberte Rimdal, Kenza Salgues, Laila Reynolds, Jeriah Warren, Alexia Dizeko, Eriny Kindred, and Rashaya Kyle all return.

Kelly adds an outstanding freshmen class with Liv McGill and Me'arah O'Neal (Shaq's daughter), as well as Kylee Kitts who reclassified to the '24 class.

That's still room for 4 players before any possible attrition through the portal.

There is some elite talent on the roster, but depth and youth in the paint are a concern. IMO, Kelly needs about 3 players from the portal: a true point guard that allows Matharu to focus more on scoring, an experienced post player, and an elite scorer on the wing to replace Correa.

I'd be surprised if we didn't lose a couple as well. Everyone does, but we can't lose 5 again.

Personally, I'd love to see a veteran assistant brought on staff as well... à la Julie Plank. We have to get more consistent.Obviously some work to do, but if Kelly secures a nice transfer class then she will have a lot of talent to work with next season. It will be year 4 so making the NCAA needs to happen, especially with the talent acquired. Curious to hear what others think about next season's squad.

 

It is definitely time to show a significant jump.

 

There is an opening to go out and get a proven assistant now.

Tamisha Augustin Named Hampton's Head Women's Basketball Coach - Hampton University Athletics

 

If it was me I'd throw money at Plank again. Not sure what the circumstances were when she left though. I'd also give a serious look at someone who is an offensive mind... Melanie Balcomb maybe.

 

Not a bad choice at all.

 

That one stings a little.

 

Mine too... love her game.

 

Not sure about that. Don't think she'd retire to be an assistant at a school to which she has no connections. You never know. I do wonder if we will hear something soon.

 

Kelly's job didn't get easier the last few weeks. UT is probably getting Kara and Brooks is an amazing coach for UK.