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Post by standerd on Apr 7, 2024 8:47:37 GMT -8
I woke up this morning with a vague sense of loss after a few days of probably too much speculation about who might leave the team through the transfer portal and how that might effect the OSU WBB team. I realized that I was finally mourning the disintegration of the PAC 12, one of the the most premier athletic conferences that had been the focus of my sports world since I was an elementary-age kid in Corvallis back in the 1950s. What an amazing conference it has been since its formation 109 years ago. And I realized how much I am going to miss it.
I also thought about how a player recruited to and playing WBB for OSU in the PAC 12 might perceive this change and what that player might think about playing the next 2 years in the WCC. Based on the WBB 2024 NET Conference rankings (warrennolan.com), the PAC 12 has the #1 NET ranking of 33 ranked conferences. The WCC is ranked at #9. Then I calculated the average and median NET ranking (from NCAA Women's Basketball NET Rankings) of the combined schools in each conference and found that the PAC 12 schools have a combined average NET of 37 and a median NET of 23; WCC schools have a combined average NET of 161 and a median NET of 156.
So if I were a player, I too perhaps would be mourning the disintegration of the PAC 12 and loss of level of competition, and these NET differences could be concerning. I know it is going to take me some time to get used to watching WCC basketball (but that's just me). I don't think any of this is going to be easy, and each team member has much to consider (reasons for playing, reasons for committing to OSU, future expectations, etc.). Tough choices are going to be made. I wish each individual the best, and thank each of them for choosing to be a BEAV and giving us fans such an incredible season.
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Post by nwhoopfan on Apr 7, 2024 8:55:20 GMT -8
Well, Rueck isn't going to Tennesssee, we know that much now. They just hired Marshall's coach, who has 1 year of experience as a D1 head coach. That's not what I expected. Huge risk by the Vols.
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Post by flyfishinbeav on Apr 7, 2024 8:59:51 GMT -8
Well, Rueck isn't going to Tennesssee, we know that much now. They just hired Marshall's coach, who has 1 year of experience as a D1 head coach. That's not what I expected. Huge risk by the Vols. What other possible destinations are there for Rueck? Maybe more firings to come?
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Post by beaverwbb fan on Apr 7, 2024 9:05:02 GMT -8
Well, Rueck isn't going to Tennesssee, we know that much now. They just hired Marshall's coach, who has 1 year of experience as a D1 head coach. That's not what I expected. Huge risk by the Vols. What other possible destinations are there for Rueck? Maybe more firings to come? Marquette (Big East) may be the biggest current opening. Clemson, Miami, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, and Kentucky all made their hires. May be a few openings I’m not thinking of.
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Post by flyfishinbeav on Apr 7, 2024 9:06:38 GMT -8
You guys are filling page after page with reasons why our girls should leave - I sure as hell hope none of them read this board. Until such time as any or all of Gardiner, Beers, and Hunter announce an entry into the portal, why don't you lighten up? If it's money, why didn't Raegan leave after last year's 13 win season when she was conference freshman and 6th player of the year? Hunter came to OSU because she wanted to, and that was less than a year ago. She became a starter on an elite eight team and was on the all conference freshman team. How can she be unhappy with things here? Like so many of you, I've invested a lot of myself in this team, and I see absolutely no point in buying into rumors of its demise as readily as you are. And that's all they are - rumors. If we need to bemoan facts as and if they come out, fine. I'll be one bemoaning son of a bitch. But it's silly to bemoan a rumor. No, that's really not what the vast majority of us are doing at all. And nobody here wants one more player to leave. We are frustrated, and rightfully so. Top level D1 athletes don't care about what's on these fan boards. And if they gave any thought at all, I think they would see that we are passionate about our school, and this program.
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Post by lotrader on Apr 7, 2024 9:51:59 GMT -8
What other possible destinations are there for Rueck? Maybe more firings to come? Marquette (Big East) may be the biggest current opening. Clemson, Miami, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, and Kentucky all made their hires. May be a few openings I’m not thinking of. I just spoke with my daughter and her source says all the OSU coaches are staying. If Raegan stays at OSU then nearly all the girls will stay. A lot of pressure on Raegan to consider the NIL deal being offered. My conjecture is that the NIL deal was put together quickly so that coaches can get Raegan to commit early this month so coaches have time to pursue a replacement in the portal for Timea (if she leaves). Also confirmed that Martha is exploring her options.
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Post by 411500 on Apr 7, 2024 10:14:44 GMT -8
Martha exploring options is probably best for her, and best for the program. With OSU's reputation as a basketball destination for the right kind of player, it seems that an upgrade in ability and talent via the portal would be fairly easy for the Beavs. ----- On another topic: I've lost track of Rees' status. Does she have another year of eligibility? Is it thought she will be returning? Or is that also part of the great unknown? GO BEAVS!!
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Post by jefframp on Apr 7, 2024 10:37:45 GMT -8
Martha exploring options is probably best for her, and best for the program. With OSU's reputation as a basketball destination for the right kind of player, it seems that an upgrade in ability and talent via the portal would be fairly easy for the Beavs. ----- On another topic: I've lost track of Rees' status. Does she have another year of eligibility? Is it thought she will be returning? Or is that also part of the great unknown? GO BEAVS!! Yes, Rees has one more year. I think she stays but I have no information on that.
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Post by 93beav on Apr 7, 2024 10:52:52 GMT -8
Marquette (Big East) may be the biggest current opening. Clemson, Miami, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, and Kentucky all made their hires. May be a few openings I’m not thinking of. I just spoke with my daughter and her source says all the OSU coaches are staying. If Raegan stays at OSU then nearly all the girls will stay. A lot of pressure on Raegan to consider the NIL deal being offered. My conjecture is that the NIL deal was put together quickly so that coaches can get Raegan to commit early this month so coaches have time to pursue a replacement in the portal for Timea (if she leaves). Also confirmed that Martha is exploring her options. If I were Martha, I'd leave. I don't know that she got a single minute in the 2nd half of the season. I don't recall seeing her in the tourney. If she's content just being a practice player, sure, but I think she probably feels like she could at least play every day in a lower division. I wish your daughter, or more importantly your source, could tell us what exactly is Beers deciding. Not that I don't think she should keep an open mind to all possibilities, but just for curiosity's sake - if the NIL is being offered - and coach is staying - what are the other factors that are making her rethink her OSU choice? The loss of TVO and Timea?
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Post by bvrbooster on Apr 7, 2024 10:56:45 GMT -8
You guys are filling page after page with reasons why our girls should leave - I sure as hell hope none of them read this board. Until such time as any or all of Gardiner, Beers, and Hunter announce an entry into the portal, why don't you lighten up? If it's money, why didn't Raegan leave after last year's 13 win season when she was conference freshman and 6th player of the year? Hunter came to OSU because she wanted to, and that was less than a year ago. She became a starter on an elite eight team and was on the all conference freshman team. How can she be unhappy with things here? Like so many of you, I've invested a lot of myself in this team, and I see absolutely no point in buying into rumors of its demise as readily as you are. And that's all they are - rumors. If we need to bemoan facts as and if they come out, fine. I'll be one bemoaning son of a bitch. But it's silly to bemoan a rumor. No, that's really not what the vast majority of us are doing at all. And nobody here wants one more player to leave. If posters don't want anybody to leave, why are they filling a public forum with reasons that they should do so and prophesies that they will?
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Post by grayman on Apr 7, 2024 11:14:50 GMT -8
No, that's really not what the vast majority of us are doing at all. And nobody here wants one more player to leave. If posters don't want anybody to leave, why are they filling a public forum with reasons that they should do so and prophesies that they will? Nobody is giving players reasons to leave. The players are aware of the WCC situation and NIL options or reasons specific to themselves such as playing time. As far as "prophesies" are concerned, it's mostly more like speculation based on what some people have said they have heard or actually seen reported. TVO has left. It has been reported by a journalist(s) that 3 to 6 players are weighing their options, There is a report out there that Hunter is going to enter the portal. Maybe Timea as well, though I can't remember if this was an actual report by a journalist or not. The possibility of portal transfers from the program is not just something that people on this board made up.
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Post by escott58 on Apr 7, 2024 13:19:35 GMT -8
Marquette (Big East) may be the biggest current opening. Clemson, Miami, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, and Kentucky all made their hires. May be a few openings I’m not thinking of. I just spoke with my daughter and her source says all the OSU coaches are staying. If Raegan stays at OSU then nearly all the girls will stay. A lot of pressure on Raegan to consider the NIL deal being offered. My conjecture is that the NIL deal was put together quickly so that coaches can get Raegan to commit early this month so coaches have time to pursue a replacement in the portal for Timea (if she leaves). Also confirmed that Martha is exploring her options. Sounds like we need to contribute to the NIL pool right away! Anyone have a link handy?
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Post by beaverstever on Apr 7, 2024 13:43:55 GMT -8
The player I expected to be most at risk is Adlee. She had a great close to her season last year, and never was able to return to that level of PT this whole season. She's the one player I figured would be most likely to look for other options given how her role played out this year. Of course, things open up for her a lot at OSU if certain departures happen.
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Post by beaveragain on Apr 7, 2024 14:19:15 GMT -8
If posters don't want anybody to leave, why are they filling a public forum with reasons that they should do so and prophesies that they will? Nobody is giving players reasons to leave. The players are aware of the WCC situation and NIL options or reasons specific to themselves such as playing time. As far as "prophesies" are concerned, it's mostly more like speculation based on what some people have said they have heard or actually seen reported. TVO has left. It has been reported by a journalist(s) that 3 to 6 players are weighing their options, There is a report out there that Hunter is going to enter the portal. Maybe Timea as well, though I can't remember if this was an actual report by a journalist or not. The possibility of portal transfers from the program is not just something that people on this board made up. TVO has not "left". May be leaving, but players do change their mind and decide to drop out of the portal.
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Post by beaverstever on Apr 7, 2024 14:20:20 GMT -8
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