MU Women's Basketball Thread

[Galway Eagle]

I don't really see her ending up at UCONN.  But if she continues to do well at Marquette a school from a P5 conference will hire her at some point.  As I've said before, I just plan to enjoy the ride while she's here...

Realistically what type of success would she need to have to build her brand at MU? I mean Carolyn K built a solid foundation, if Duffy continues to build on that are we looking at getting a bump in status as a job she might stay at? Or will there never be enough support to actually keep someone?

[Marquette Fan]

Realistically what type of success would she need to have to build her brand at MU? I mean Carolyn K built a solid foundation, if Duffy continues to build on that are we looking at getting a bump in status as a job she might stay at? Or will there never be enough support to actually keep someone?

There are two big issues with that happening in my opinion - the status of the Big East as a Women's Basketball conference and fan support of the program.  The Big East in Women's Basketball is one small step above a mid-major and is not a power conference.  UCONN returning this season is not going to change that all that much.  Kieger jumping to Penn State moved to a much better conference. 

And if they couldn't draw well during the 18-19 season, I just don't see that happening really.  They moved up to as high as #8 in the national rankings and had two stars from Milwaukee along with a star from Green Bay (so local products too) yet their attendance still wasn't all that great.  It was higher during the 18-19 season than it had been in years before that but it still was quite sad to me that they weren't selling out the Al regularly with that team.  I had feared that if they had gotten to host NCAA Tournament games that they wouldn't have even had all that great attendance for those.  But then Davenport tore  her ACL and that conference tournament final game against DePaul that I never want to think about again happened and that wasn't a concern any more...

I'd love to be wrong and see Duffy doing really well at MU for a long time though .

[shoothoops]

It is being reported that current Boston Celtics assistant, and former Tennessee star player, Kara Lawson has emerged as a leading candidate for the vacant head coaching position at Duke. (She was a terrific in hame basketball analyst in my opinion)

[warriorchick]

It is being reported that current Boston Celtics assistant, and former Tennessee star player, Kara Lawson has emerged as a leading candidate for the vacant head coaching position at Duke. (She was a terrific in hame basketball analyst in my opinion)

Superbar.

[shoothoops]

Superbar.

This is Superbar. It’s also the MU women’s basketball thread. There has been previous discussion about MU’s coach leaving for a Power 5 position in a few years if she is successful at MU.  MU was not able to be competitive to keep the previous coach. This is one of the different examples of coaches being considered and hired at Power 5 positions. We really didn’t need a Duke women’s basketball thread. (although that’d be fine as some of us here like to discuss women’s hoops beyond just MU)

We don’t have to be insular, provincial, and parochial.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

We don’t have to be insular, provincial, and parochial.

Welcome to Scoop!  Feel free to grab a drink at the bar and stay awhile!

[shoothoops]

Welcome to Scoop!  Feel free to grab a drink at the bar and stay awhile!

Got me there. That just isn’t my thing.

[warriorchick]

This is Superbar.

My bad.  Wrong thread.

[shoothoops]

My bad.  Wrong thread.

No worries. 👍

[warriorchick]

No worries. 👍

No, I meant that a post about Duke basketball does not belong in this thread.

[shoothoops]

No, I meant that a post about Duke basketball does not belong in this thread.

Lol.

Well then I will refer you to my post above. Or I can just simply cut and paste it for you to help you:

This is Superbar. It’s also the MU women’s basketball thread. There has been previous discussion about MU’s coach leaving for a Power 5 position in a few years if she is successful at MU.  MU was not able to be competitive to keep the previous coach. This is one of the different examples of coaches being considered and hired at Power 5 positions. We really didn’t need a Duke women’s basketball thread. (although that’d be fine as some of us here like to discuss women’s hoops beyond just MU)

We don’t have to be insular, provincial, and parochial.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

How about a diversion. Any news on Women's basketball recruiting?

[Marquette Fan]

It is being reported that current Boston Celtics assistant, and former Tennessee star player, Kara Lawson has emerged as a leading candidate for the vacant head coaching position at Duke. (She was a terrific in hame basketball analyst in my opinion)

Yeah I miss her as a commentator - thought she did a good job.  I never saw Duffy's name suggested for the opening which is fine with me .  I think it's a good hire by Duke.

[Marquette Fan]

How about a diversion. Any news on Women's basketball recruiting?

I haven't heard anything lately about recruiting.

On another MU note though, I did hear today that Natisha Hiedeman has tested positive for Covid-19.  She and another Connecticut Sun player are in self-isolation for a bit now before joining their team in Florida where the WNBA is to play their games.  Hiedeman is in Connecticut for now - best wishes to her for her recovery.

https://www.courant.com/sports/connecticut-sun/hc-sp-connecticut-sun-update-20200713-20200712-szafn56kazcnjpcylx3tlfoece-story.html

[Marquette Fan]

Natisha Hiedeman's recovery appears to be going well - she has been able to enter the WNBA bubble in Bradenton, Florida.  She'll have 4 days in quarantine there and can then rejoin the team provided she still tests negative for Covid-19:

https://www.courant.com/sports/connecticut-sun/hc-sp-connecticut-sun-natisha-hiedeman-20200718-20200717-xbltkhtwozbsxea2mtjtke7idu-story.html

[shoothoops]

Yeah I miss her as a commentator - thought she did a good job.  I never saw Duffy's name suggested for the opening which is fine with me .  I think it's a good hire by Duke.

Lawson filled out her staff this week. It includes Tia Jackson, who previously replaced Carolyn Kieger as a U Miami assistant under Katie Meier the past several years along with Winston Gandy who did a really good job at Rice, and is also known for his work with John Wall and Brad Beal. Beth Cunningham is also on the staff as Niele Ivey chose Carol Owens, Michaela Mabrey, (an assistant for both Katie Meier and Megan Duffy ) and Coquese Washington as her assistants at ND. Kieger of course replaced Washington at Penn State.

Nice gesture from the Boston Celtics to all wear Duke Women’s hoops shirts as well.

[Marquette Fan]

Excited for Natisha Hiedeman to begin her 2nd WNBA season as the Connecticut Sun take on the Minnesota Lynx on ESPN at 11A central on Sunday.

[shoothoops]

2nd straight start for Natisha Hiedeman, 14 points, 3 assists, 2 boards, and a team best plus 34, in a lopsided win over Dallas.


https://twitter.com/WNBA/status/1291548821756039168?s=19

[Marquette Fan]

Interesting - just saw a tweet that former Marquette commit Shemera Williams has entered her name into the transfer portal.  She just finished her freshman year at Virginia.

[shoothoops]

Interesting - just saw a tweet that former Marquette commit Shemera Williams has entered her name into the transfer portal.  She just finished her freshman year at Virginia.

9 points a game, 22 minutes a game, almost all off of the bench. ACC Freshman of the week a few times with big performances v Louisville, Duke, BC.

[Marquette Fan]

Any other MU Women's BBall Season Ticket Holders out here on this board?  I usually have an invoice due by the end of August and haven't even heard anything about it yet this year.  I'm assuming it's on hold due to season uncertainty but also wondering if I missed some kind of communication about season tickets for 20-21...

[brewcity77]

Any other MU Women's BBall Season Ticket Holders out here on this board?  I usually have an invoice due by the end of August and haven't even heard anything about it yet this year.  I'm assuming it's on hold due to season uncertainty but also wondering if I missed some kind of communication about season tickets for 20-21...

I haven't seen anything either.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Any other MU Women's BBall Season Ticket Holders out here on this board?  I usually have an invoice due by the end of August and haven't even heard anything about it yet this year.  I'm assuming it's on hold due to season uncertainty but also wondering if I missed some kind of communication about season tickets for 20-21...

If there is a season with fans you get at least one marquee game with the UConn ladies on the schedule.

[Marquette Fan]

I haven't seen anything either.

Thanks for the response.  I can see not sending an invoice at this point but some sort of communication about it would have been nice even if it was just to say we're going to wait to see what's going on with the season to do bill you.

[Marquette Fan]

If there is a season with fans you get at least one marquee game with the UConn ladies on the schedule.

Geno alone is entertaining - love watching his assistant Chris Dailey have to hold him back from trying to go after the refs .