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Post by greybeav on May 2, 2022 17:25:02 GMT -8
Just a side note about Shalexxus, on twitter she has taken the time to respond with "thanks" or ? to every response to her commitment to OSU, shows a lot of class FWIW.
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Post by jimbob on May 2, 2022 17:54:51 GMT -8
Beaverstever, I like your taking time to point out her game. I see her as very smooth, deceptive in speed because she is fluid, but yeah, never challenged in HS to run hard. I have said over and over she was severely under-utilized in HS, she slashes to the basket but no one feeds her, so she stops trying. Her AAU games were very different, when those guards got her the ball when she cut, etc. She does look "soft" for contact, I'm hoping time with our coaches ,against other D1 players will speed up her game and prep her for contact better. She is rebound "hungry", and lastly has one of the smoothest 3 pt shots I have seen in awhile. Her % is fair, she shot near the HS line a lot versus Blacklock that commonly shot a foot or so back, prepping for the college line I am guessing. Although, in this set she is behind the line a lot: linkand back to the topic of Shalexxus... I agree with you greybeav on LH....I remember a few years ago thinking that sharp-shooting recruit Kat Tudor may have been too slightly built for the Pac-12 banging, but after a year of OS coaching and weight training she became a scrappy tough player that could hold her own against anybody and still shoot lights out. I'm thinking LH could develop into that same type of player with OS coaching and weight training. She is my under the radar recruit this year that could turn into something special for us down the road if she sticks with us for the long term.
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Post by escott58 on May 2, 2022 17:59:24 GMT -8
I actually like how the roster is shaping up, considering the level of losses... team speed is better and Yeaney and Aaron bring plenty of experience. Obviously, there is room for a big or two and maybe a point guard, though I think Yeaney and/or Aaron can step in there as needed. It's not a perfect situation, but if the freshmen contribute and one or two establish themselves as potential top players, then there's no reason the Beavers can't be competitive and make the NCAA Tournament. It's also a big season for Rueck, IMO. But I think he's up to the challenge. If not, well, it will be an even more interesting offseason in 2023. Good point about team speed. When watching the Pacific game (and maybe CS-Bakersfield), I was baffled at how slow our bigs were. Anaya James, from Pacific, had a career game against us scoring 31 points, a lot of it from the team not getting back into position. Does anyone have a link to watch that game again? Couldn't find it on YT.
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Post by sparty on May 2, 2022 18:59:39 GMT -8
Just a side note about Shalexxus, on twitter she has taken the time to respond with "thanks" or ? to every response to her commitment to OSU, shows a lot of class FWIW. I guess.
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Post by beaveragain on May 2, 2022 20:20:56 GMT -8
I actually like how the roster is shaping up, considering the level of losses... team speed is better and Yeaney and Aaron bring plenty of experience. Obviously, there is room for a big or two and maybe a point guard, though I think Yeaney and/or Aaron can step in there as needed. It's not a perfect situation, but if the freshmen contribute and one or two establish themselves as potential top players, then there's no reason the Beavers can't be competitive and make the NCAA Tournament. It's also a big season for Rueck, IMO. But I think he's up to the challenge. If not, well, it will be an even more interesting offseason in 2023. Good point about team speed. When watching the Pacific game (and maybe CS-Bakersfield), I was baffled at how slow our bigs were. Anaya James, from Pacific, had a career game against us scoring 31 points, a lot of it from the team not getting back into position. Does anyone have a link to watch that game again? Couldn't find it on YT. James is 5'9" and I don't think you can blame her production on our bigs. She shot 5\7 from the 3 and the rest was mostly fast break points. That was the result of our brand new guards not knowing what to do and where to be.
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Post by escott58 on May 2, 2022 21:17:18 GMT -8
"That was the result of our brand new guards not knowing what to do and where to be."
That makes sense.
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Post by sewingbeaver on May 3, 2022 16:48:47 GMT -8
Has anyone seen the program announce Aaron's transfer?
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Post by rmancarl on May 3, 2022 18:34:53 GMT -8
Beavs have not announced. I'm guessing she has not yet signed the financial aid agreement.
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Post by bvrbooster on May 3, 2022 20:44:28 GMT -8
The Gazette Times reported it, and they're normally about 2 days behind actual events.
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Post by rmancarl on May 16, 2022 10:43:10 GMT -8
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Post by beaverfever148 on May 16, 2022 11:47:58 GMT -8
It’s nice to see that she’s joining the program as a redshirt junior. Hopefully we’ll get two career years out of her. Welcome Shalexxus!
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Post by oldbeav on Sept 1, 2022 12:11:14 GMT -8
She’s apparently known Scott for several years.
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Post by Werebeaver on Sept 1, 2022 18:40:59 GMT -8
She’s apparently known Scott for several years. Good to hear. She was a true freshman on usc’s 2017-18 team. As I recall their game at Gill was slightly controversial. I forget the details. Glad it worked out positively for us.
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