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[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,612]

From Mike Schumann -

Per IU release, Sara Scalia will participate in the 2024 State Farm College 3-Point Championships On Thursday on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,612]

 

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Cheers and Congrats to Sara Scalia 3 Point Champ 2024!

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Congrats, Arielle in her recent performances including the March Madness Final Four making a positive impact on the game and representing the Indiana Ladies Basketball Program in a positive way.

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Point wise T. Moren and the Indiana Ladies came the closest to beating South Carolina at minus -4 in March Madness and only Tennessee all year came closest at -1.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,612]

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/holmes-scalia-indiana-womens-basketball-230060418/

[Artie86 1,902]

Funny, ESPN’s way too early 2024-25 top 25 rankings…. IU not listed anywhere. I know Holmes graduating has something to do with that, but good grief we have almost everyone back.

[LamarCheeks 18,777]

8 minutes ago, Artie86 said:

Funny, ESPN’s way too early 2024-25 top 25 rankings…. IU not listed anywhere. I know Holmes graduating has something to do with that, but good grief we have almost everyone back.

Scalia is gone as well -- so that's our two top scorers. The younger players did get some significant run last season, though -- so there's reason to be optimistic. Hoping Meister can make a big jump. If she can, we could be pretty good. If not, who knows? 

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,293]

Scalia is gone as well -- so that's our two top scorers. The younger players did get some significant run last season, though -- so there's reason to be optimistic. Hoping Meister can make a big jump. If she can, we could be pretty good. If not, who knows? 

Will add 2 from portal probably. We will make a revised top 25 I think. Some good pieces returning.


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[Stuhoo 80,490]

1 hour ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Will add 2 from portal probably. We will make a revised top 25 I think. Some good pieces returning.


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We’re losing our top two scorers, but the other eight from our top ten return.

We will be very good. Very very good.

#reload

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,293]

We’re losing our top two scorers, but the other eight from our top ten return.
We will be very good. Very very good.
#reload

Agree. I’m not worried. What we do at the 5 is interesting to me. We’ve got 3 starters spots spoken for. I’d say a possibility to add 2 starter types if they decide to go that route vs promote from within.


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[cthomas 6,416]

CTM built this program. No way she doesn't keep building. I think we are on the cusp of being a perennially relevant women's basketball team. I love the way they play the game and for each other. Really looking forward to next year.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,293]

CTM built this program. No way she doesn't keep building. I think we are on the cusp of being a perennially relevant women's basketball team. I love the way they play the game and for each other. Really looking forward to next year.

Yeah, similar to Hurley. She realizes it’s about Culture, winning, work ethic, and will build accordingly. It’s been a blast. Ultimate faith. I think Wierzba does some major work too.


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Why would IU Ladies be ranked in top 25 at this point in the year?  
Always competitive, yes.

 But for championships:
Need an inside impact player (6’3” plus that’s healthy), and either or both a sizable mid range player and or a really good guard….and get it all to mesh in playing time.   
Bargesser has improved and played well.  Lilly needs help and can share time.  Henna is what she is and a role player.  The rest of the bench can play but has a long way to go to be even close to featured players and that goes for the freshmen coming in as well.

probably 2 or maybe at most even 3 players that can actually help and share in a big role from transfer portal needed to seriously compete for a big ten championship and going beyond sweet 16.

[Todd41 723]

I do not hold any stock in way to early lists. NC State was not even on the first poll of the season and were in a similar situation as us at this time last year and they made the final four.  The transfer portal and the growth of current and incoming freshmen will be the key to getting back in the top 25.

 

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Way to early lists do have validity.  Yes there are exceptions…you can always point to team or that team circumstances, inaccuracy and roster change, however going with percentages it is a snapshot of who needs to rebuild, reload, or those closest to setting with the strongest teams.

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,612]

[TheWatShot 13,929]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

The Fever have the 15th pick. I wonder if they'd consider taking Mack? If I'm remembering right, I think they took Grace a few spots higher than she was projected to go. 

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51 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

The Fever have the 15th pick. I wonder if they'd consider taking Mack? If I'm remembering right, I think they took Grace a few spots higher than she was projected to go. 

I pay zero attention to the Fever but is their roster such that they could draft Mack knowing she won't be available until the following season or do they have an immediate need for her type of player?

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5 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

I pay zero attention to the Fever but is their roster such that they could draft Mack knowing she won't be available until the following season or do they have an immediate need for her type of player?

They drafted Tamika Catchings 3rd overall knowing she wasn't going to play due to a torn ACL. I wondered if Mack might be someone they'd consider because ESPN's projection has them taking a player who plays the same position, is almost the same height and has similar stats. As long as Clark and Boston are good to go, I doubt they'd be too concerned about the bench this season.