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Post by beavershoopsfan on Apr 26, 2017 12:21:29 GMT -8
Is it too early to get just a little bit excited about Destiny Slocum's eventual landing spot? A credible OSU source reports that Destiny is in Corvallis today checking out the Beavers basketball program.
Attached are some clips below that give you a glimpse of her basketball talents. The third clip below is from her high school career.
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Post by bennyskid on Apr 26, 2017 13:43:20 GMT -8
It's never too early to get excited about anything connected to Beaver sports!
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Post by hof99 on Apr 26, 2017 16:35:18 GMT -8
Best destination ?
Seems that it would be between UW and OSU. Playing time at uo will be very limited.
OSU needs a penetrating point guard that can distribute the ball and also bang home the three ball.
Sort of a Jamie replacement which we missed last year, allowing everyone to focus on Syd. JMO.
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Post by hof99 on Apr 27, 2017 5:51:41 GMT -8
You are correct, she is a great one. I did notice last year that unless it was Syd or Mikayla bringing the ball up the floor, things got a little sketchy. This led to a lot of turnovers, especially on teams that pressured. There were also games where Mikayla was covered like a blanket. If we had another ball handler, with speed, on the floor, I think we could cut down on turnovers and more effectively run the floor. Too many times, we were pushed beyond the arc to shoot a three and if those are highly contested and not dropping, we got into some deep holes.
Shooting three's and lobbing into the post are relatively easy to establish a defense against.i would like to see us step up against the teams that apply a lot of defensive pressure.
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Post by ricke71 on Apr 28, 2017 8:12:27 GMT -8
You are correct, she is a great one. I did notice last year that unless it was Syd or Mikayla bringing the ball up the floor, things got a little sketchy. This led to a lot of turnovers, especially on teams that pressured. There were also games where Mikayla was covered like a blanket. If we had another ball handler, with speed, on the floor, I think we could cut down on turnovers and more effectively run the floor. Too many times, we were pushed beyond the arc to shoot a three and if those are highly contested and not dropping, we got into some deep holes. Shooting three's and lobbing into the post are relatively easy to establish a defense against.i would like to see us step up against the teams that apply a lot of defensive pressure. Another point guard type, especially one with supreme quickness, is always a plus. Between Pivec and Katie Mac, they should be in pretty good shape in the 'bringing-the-ball-up' department. It would be logical for both players to grow significantly between last season and next. Pivec especially has that 'it' factor. And Katie Mac, after playing on squads with obvious leaders like Syd and Jamie, might well surprise us with how much she 'steps up'. It should be a fun team to watch! |
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Post by jdogge on Apr 28, 2017 8:25:53 GMT -8
Best destination ? Seems that it would be between UW and OSU. Playing time at uo will be very limited. OSU needs a penetrating point guard that can distribute the ball and also bang home the three ball. Sort of a Jamie replacement which we missed last year, allowing everyone to focus on Syd. JMO. But, as a non-graduate transfer, won't she have to sit out a year? |
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Post by bennyskid on Apr 28, 2017 8:59:48 GMT -8
I'm pretty sure that she's been granted a release. These days it's unusual for schools to not grant a release if the player is leaving for reasonable non-sports reasons. I imagine if Destiny was heading to Ohio State things might be different.
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Post by TheGlove on Apr 28, 2017 11:12:59 GMT -8
I'm pretty sure that she's been granted a release. These days it's unusual for schools to not grant a release if the player is leaving for reasonable non-sports reasons. I imagine if Destiny was heading to Ohio State things might be different. If she played in the 2016/17 season (which she did; Big10 Frosh of the Year) she has to sit out a year. |
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Post by Tigardbeav on Apr 28, 2017 13:03:12 GMT -8
tsdtr does not seem to have a problem playing (guys) right away
are they all grad transfers?
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Post by beavdowg on Apr 28, 2017 17:24:53 GMT -8
I like Katie Mac and think she is very talented. However, I can remember a game last year when she was bringing the ball up and twice got it stripped away from her and led to an easy layup. So, as much as I like her I'm not in love with her at the PG position. And, for whatever reason, she didn't wow too much last seasonI. The talent is there, for sure, but it just feels like she can't quite harness it yet. I would be thrilled to have Destiny on our team and think she would contribute greatly.
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Post by TheGlove on Apr 28, 2017 18:03:46 GMT -8
tsdtr does not seem to have a problem playing (guys) right away are they all grad transfers? if they "play right way" yes. |
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Post by 2ndGenBeaver on Apr 30, 2017 20:08:02 GMT -8
So.....any word on how the visit went?
I keep waiting for an announcement :-).
Go Beavs!
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Post by drunkandstoopidbeav on Apr 30, 2017 21:08:46 GMT -8
She has well into September to pick a school (technically September of 2018 I think). An announcement may not be imminent, then again, she could decide tonight.
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Post by ochobeavo on May 1, 2017 15:42:43 GMT -8
Official
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Post by bennyskid on May 1, 2017 16:36:19 GMT -8
It's a great day to be a Beaver!
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