Lady Rebels Infinity basketball thread

[Rebels_88]

Talked with Winfrey and she is doing great. She has been through this before, possibly multiple times. Coaches have said that Spencer lights it up as a scout team player. I'm guessing the defense is where there needs to be improvement for her. Very curious to see how Elli and Teagan mix in.

 

[WYNN or Dye]

My projected Starting 5 for 24/25.

PG 5' 7" Sr Kiara Jackson
CG 5' 8" So Amarachi Kimpson
SG/SF ? Transfer Portal?
PF 6' 1" Sr Alyssa Brown
PF/C 6' 2" Fr Meadow Roland

Bench - PG 5' 7" Teagan Colvin, CG 5' 8" Jasmyn Lott, SG 5' 11" Macie James, SG 5' 11" Winfrey, SF 6' 1" Brackins

No way, does Teagan Colvin Redshirt. She, is our back-up PG. And, we need her to spell Jackson and/or Kimpson.
Good, we can use some good news on the Transfer Portal front.

 

[RebelScrub]

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Do they do box and 1’s in women’s basketball these days?

 

[WYNN or Dye]

We are going to be dead meat without Desirae Young.

Crazy to see women jump in the portal.

No, we're not. Meadow Roland, played Juju Watkins, head to head in an AAU game.
Played, almost even with her. Can, shoot the 3 pointer too.

 

[RebelScrub]

Wow..the Iowa game, that’s a terrible foul for UConn.

When you step back though, it was an illegal screen. I guess..

My roommate was entertained

 

[WYNN or Dye]

Now, it's the game that everybody wants to see.
Iowa vs undefeated S. Carolina.
I'll be rooting for Iowa.

 

[RebelScrub]

Now, it's the game that everybody wants to see.
Iowa vs undefeated S. Carolina.
I'll be rooting for Iowa.

Dude that South Carolina center..

Right before halftime, she said “**** it..fake foot injury I’m going in and taking a rest.”

That game was a blowout from the getgo.

I think South Carolina blows them out the water but what the hell Do I know.

 

[RebelScrub]

My projected Starting 5 for 24/25.

PG 5' 7" Sr Kiara Jackson
CG 5' 8" So Amarachi Kimpson
SG/SF ? Transfer Portal?
PF 6' 1" Sr Alyssa Brown
PF/C 6' 2" Fr Meadow Roland

Bench - PG 5' 7" Teagan Colvin, CG 5' 8" Jasmyn Lott, SG 5' 11" Macie James, SG 5' 11" Winfrey, SF 6' 1" Brackins

No way, does Teagan Colvin Redshirt. She, is our back-up PG. And, we need her to spell Jackson and/or Kimpson.
Good, we can use some good news on the Transfer Portal front.

I yelled “Kiara Jackson” right behind the bench as I’m being escorted out by security.. hahaha. That was the last game I will go to.

 

[WYNN or Dye]

Dude that South Carolina center..

Right before halftime, she said “**** it..fake foot injury I’m going in and taking a rest.”

That game was a blowout from the getgo.

I think South Carolina blows them out the water but what the hell Do I know.

I, hope it is not a blowout. S. Carolina, is a scary team for sure.
They, are the favorites against Iowa. S. Carolina, open as -6.5 point favorites.
I, would like to see, a competitive game.

 

[rebeltob]

So UNLV is obviously losing their basketball coach right?

 

[lvrebalum2012]

So UNLV is obviously losing their basketball coach right?

Obviously?

“Negotiations are underway for Kate Paye, a former player under VanDerveer and a longtime member of her staff, to become her successor.”

 

[WYNN or Dye]

WNBA mock draft: Who are the lottery picks after Clark?

Caitlin Clark has been a lock as the projected No. 1 WNBA draft pick. But there's movement among the other potential lottery picks.

www.espn.com

ESPN, has Desi going in the 2nd Round to the Las Vegas Aces.
Please, make it happen. LV Aces organization.

 

[dcut03]

I would imagine Lindy would have to make a bit more noise in the tournament to get a premier job like Stanford.

Handing the keys to a longtime assistant also makes a ton of sense.

 

[WYNN or Dye]

I would imagine Lindy would have to make a bit more noise in the tournament to get a premier job like Stanford.

Handing the keys to a longtime assistant also makes a ton of sense.

That's why, when Desi was interviewed.
She said, "Lindy, will be at UNLV for a while."
If, she stays another 4 years in Las Vegas. That would be great.

 

[Rebels_88]

Hopefully during the "for a while" people will start to reward Lindy by attending games. She has done unprecedented things here and that work deserves reward. I was disappointed that after the first two Cox Pavilion sellouts that none happened this season. Frankly, the Aces fans are the letdown for me. Having someone with a table selling season tickets prior to Aces games would not be a waste of time.

23-24: $75 for 13 games.
22-23: $75 for 17 games.
21-22: $75 for 19 games.

45-4 in that stretch. $225 for 49 hours of entertainment. $4.59/hour is great value for a great product. Oh yeah, after games, you get to talk to the players and coaches on the court. That is worth the price of admission.

Lindy has poured her heart and money into getting people in the seats. When her kids get a bit older, what's to keep her here unless this changes.

 

[WYNN or Dye]

5' 8" Jr SG Aaliyah Alexander from E. Washington. Has, signed with us.
I, thought we were going for size at the SG/Wing position.

 

[WYNN or Dye]

Congrats, Desi. Now, go kill it and make the roster. Finger's crossed!

 

[Rebels_88]

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5' 8" Jr SG Aaliyah Alexander from E. Washington. Has, signed with us.
I, thought we were going for size at the SG/Wing position.

Did someone on staff say that?

I know we all hope to see taller and longer guards and some 6'4"+ mobile bigs.

 

[WYNN or Dye]

Did someone on staff say that?

I know we all hope to see taller and longer guards and some 6'4"+ mobile bigs.

Because, we got exposed in the NCAA Tournament.
We, had 5'7, 5'7", 5' 7" guards going up against 5'11", 6'0", 6'1" guards.
Would, have thought releasing 5'7" Durazo Frescas. Would, get a taller guard in the portal.

 

[Rebels_88]

Because, we got exposed in the NCAA Tournament.
We, had 5'7, 5'7", 5' 7" guards going up against 5'11", 6'0", 6'1" guards.
Would, have thought releasing 5'7" Durazo Frescas. Would, get a taller guard in the portal.

Sure, we want the taller/longer players. I don't believe pure physical characteristics are the whole picture for this staff.

Durazo was not "released," she chose to go as did Nneka. It was about playing time. Sad to see both of them go but if they didn't want to be here or think there is something better at another place, I get it.

 

[WYNN or Dye]

Sure, we want the taller/longer players. I don't believe pure physical characteristics are the whole picture for this staff.

Durazo was not "released," she chose to go as did Nneka. It was about playing time. Sad to see both of them go but if they didn't want to be here or think there is something better at another place, I get it.

I don't get Durazo Frescas, wanting more playing time?
She, started 92 out of 99 games in her career.
Her, defense was bad, that's why she was on the bench a lot.
Plus, she never improved on her Freshman season.
Fr. averaged 8.1 PPG, So. averaged 7.5 PPG, Jr. averaged 7.8 PPG.

 

[WYNN or Dye]

Nneka went to Grand Canyon. She, wasn't going to start here at UNLV.
She, wanted to start. I don't blame her. Good luck to you, Obiazor.

 

[RebelScrub]

Sure, we want the taller/longer players. I don't believe pure physical characteristics are the whole picture for this staff.

Durazo was not "released," she chose to go as did Nneka. It was about playing time. Sad to see both of them go but if they didn't want to be here or think there is something better at another place, I get it.

Get rid of those midgets. They are gonna be replaced..by more midgets.

 

[Meister_Rebel]

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Congrats, Desi. Now, go kill it and make the roster. Finger's crossed!

On the WNBA website it says that Desi signed a "Rookie Scale Contract". This is different than a "Training Camp Contract". The Mercury signed four undrafted players to Rookie Scale contracts and none to Training Camp contracts. I find the different contracts complicated but there are differences. The Training Camp contract is classified as a non-standard contract. The Rookie Scale contract seems better to me but still doesn't guarantee they keep her.

 

[Meister_Rebel]

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5' 8" Jr SG Aaliyah Alexander from E. Washington. Has, signed with us.
I, thought we were going for size at the SG/Wing position.

Per the LVSun recent article we are still looking for a Forward and Guard. I saw another Washington native jump into the portal from UofWisconsin yesterday. A forward that we might be able to work with and develop as she was just a freshman this past season. Imbie Jones at 6'3" could be good around the basket. 3pt shooting isn't there but, we could use another good rebounder and defensive player. She was a 3* and #2 HS player in Washington a year ago. Seems like there are some good portal players out there but a lot we can't afford. I'm not pushing Imbie it just seems the North West is working for us lately with Colvin and Alexander coming in. I trust Lindy will get us some good players.

 

[WYNN or Dye]

On the WNBA website it says that Desi signed a "Rookie Scale Contract". This is different than a "Training Camp Contract". The Mercury signed four undrafted players to Rookie Scale contracts and none to Training Camp contracts. I find the different contracts complicated but there are differences. The Training Camp contract is classified as a non-standard contract. The Rookie Scale contract seems better to me but still doesn't guarantee they keep her.

They also signed, former UNLV Essence Booker to "Training Camp Contract" last year.
But, got cut before the regular season started. Yes, noticed that 2, about the two different contracts.
Learned, something new.

 

[Rebels_88]

Nneka went to Grand Canyon. She, wasn't going to start here at UNLV.
She, wanted to start. I don't blame her. Good luck to you, Obiazor.

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And Alyssa joined her there. Glad the two of them are there together. Should be fun to follow.

 

[Meister_Rebel]

Anybody have any news on recruitment? I saw we were after Carter McCray but she opted to join Wisconsin I believe.

Colorado State has done real well in the portal. They brought in Emma Ronsiek. She was on the Creighton team that booted us out of the Tourney. Emma dropped 23 points on us. That is a good pickup for the Rams and she joins her sister there. They also brought in a G from Northern Colorado who has scored the 6th highest number of points in their school record books. A solid 3 shooter. CSU is going to be tough this year.

 

[WYNN or Dye]

Well, I guess Emma Ronsiek doesn't care about making the NCAA Tournament again.
Because, CSU isn't the answer for that. I, know she wants to play with her sister.

Yes, Carter McCray also doesn't want to make the NCAA Tournament, as she chose Wisconsin over UNLV.
She, wants to play in a P4 school, too. The NIL, at Wisconsin must be strong.

What do you want to know. Any, transfer fowards we are recruiting for this year. I, have some info.
What, 2025 HS recruits we are targeting. I have some info, on that too.

 

[Rebels_88]

Well, I guess Emma Ronsiek doesn't care about making the NCAA Tournament again.
Because, CSU isn't the answer for that. I, know she wants to play with her sister.

Yes, Carter McCray also doesn't want to make the NCAA Tournament, as she chose Wisconsin over UNLV.
She, wants to play in a P4 school, too. The NIL, at Wisconsin must be strong.

What do you want to know. Any, transfer fowards we are recruiting for this year. I, have some info.
What, 2025 HS recruits we are targeting. I have some info, on that too.

Do tell.

 

[WYNN or Dye]

2025 HS Players UNLV is going after with Offers from other schools besides UNLV:

Wing 6' 1" Soma Okolo offers from KSU, Indiana, Ole Miss, Iowa St, Cal, Miami
SG 6' 0" ESPN #45 Recruit Taylor Barnes offers from Texas Tech, FSU, Okla St, Kansas, Houston
PF/C 6' 3" Alexis Swillis offers from Hawaii, Fresno St, CSUB
PG 6' 0" Erianna Gooden offers from Marquette, Rice, Columbia, CSU, Penn, Tulsa
PG 5' 9" Kaylinn Kemp offers from she didn't list them. I, know UNLV offered her.
SF 6' 0" Palyn Reid offers from Washington, SMU, CSU, UAB, Stephen F. Austin
PG 5' 9" Olivia Owens offers from NAU, UCSB, San Diego, LMU, Yale
SG 5' 10" Shay Shippen offers from Columbia, Hawaii, E. Washington, Fresno St, Utah St

 

[RebelScrub]

Hey hey..Kelsey Plum is on the market.

I knew that marriage was F’d, once he got traded away.

 

[Meister_Rebel]

Well, I guess Emma Ronsiek doesn't care about making the NCAA Tournament again.
Because, CSU isn't the answer for that. I, know she wants to play with her sister.

Yes, Carter McCray also doesn't want to make the NCAA Tournament, as she chose Wisconsin over UNLV.
She, wants to play in a P4 school, too. The NIL, at Wisconsin must be strong.

What do you want to know. Any, transfer fowards we are recruiting for this year. I, have some info.
What, 2025 HS recruits we are targeting. I have some info, on that too.

I know we have a couple of openings we are trying to fill now. I'm assuming the portal is where we are looking to fill those openings. Anything you have on that front is appreciated.

 

[Meister_Rebel]

2025 HS Players UNLV is going after with Offers from other schools besides UNLV:

Wing 6' 1" Soma Okolo offers from KSU, Indiana, Ole Miss, Iowa St, Cal, Miami
SG 6' 0" ESPN #45 Recruit Taylor Barnes offers from Texas Tech, FSU, Okla St, Kansas, Houston
PF/C 6' 3" Alexis Swillis offers from Hawaii, Fresno St, CSUB
PG 6' 0" Erianna Gooden offers from Marquette, Rice, Columbia, CSU, Penn, Tulsa
PG 5' 9" Kaylinn Kemp offers from she didn't list them. I, know UNLV offered her.
SF 6' 0" Palyn Reid offers from Washington, SMU, CSU, UAB, Stephen F. Austin
PG 5' 9" Olivia Owens offers from NAU, UCSB, San Diego, LMU, Yale
SG 5' 10" Shay Shippen offers from Columbia, Hawaii, E. Washington, Fresno St, Utah St

Thank you for that information. Looks like Lindy also sees the need for height. I usually just wait to hear on HS commitments. That way I don't get disappointed over the ones that got away.

 

[WYNN or Dye]

I know we have a couple of openings we are trying to fill now. I'm assuming the portal is where we are looking to fill those openings. Anything you have on that front is appreciated.

We lost out on Wing 6' 1" Taylor Bigby again as she signed with a P4 program TCU.
Lindy, is going to be picky on what Fowards, she is going after.
She, wants quality not quantity, this time. As, she feels the program is setting higher standards
than just winning the MW Championships. That, is why it is harder to get higher calibur fowards.
She, is competing against P4 established programs. Not, MW level type players.

 

[Meister_Rebel]

We lost out on Wing 6' 1" Taylor Bigby again as she signed with a P4 program TCU.
Lindy, is going to be picky on what Fowards, she is going after.
She, wants quality not quantity, this time. As, she feels the program is setting higher standards
than just winning the MW Championships. That, is why it is harder to get higher calibur fowards.
She, is competing against P4 established programs. Not, MW level type players.

I totally buy into that. We need to win an NCAA Tourney game.

Do we have a NIL recruitment budget to work with? Can we as a fan drop some money into that budget? I see nothing at FriendsofUNILV that says anything about Lady Rebel NIL Recruitment. You would think they could provide information to help us help them.

 

[WYNN or Dye]

UNLV Athletics

securelb.imodules.com

This is the UNLVRebels.com website, where you can give donation to the Women's Basketball only.
And, not to UNLV Athletic dept.

Women's Basketball

The official Women's Basketball page for the University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels

unlvrebels.com

 

[WYNN or Dye]

Hey hey..Kelsey Plum is on the market.

I knew that marriage was F’d, once he got traded away.

I bet Darren Waller, cheated on Plum.
They, were married for only 1 year. And, relapsed and went on a drug binge.

 

[Meister_Rebel]

UNLV Athletics

securelb.imodules.com

This is the UNLVRebels.com website, where you can give donation to the Women's Basketball only.
And, not to UNLV Athletic dept.

Women's Basketball

The official Women's Basketball page for the University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels

unlvrebels.com

I do that now. I give once annually to the Lady Rebels during the annual Rebels Give fundraiser. I'm thinking about making monthly donations. That way I can manage my budget and make incremental increases to that monthly budget each year. For me that will give them more money over time.

None of that money goes to NIL though. They need to tell us how to do that for their recruiting NIL budget.

 

[j. spilotro]

We lost out on Wing 6' 1" Taylor Bigby again as she signed with a P4 program TCU.
Lindy, is going to be picky on what Fowards, she is going after.
She, wants quality not quantity, this time. As, she feels the program is setting higher standards
than just winning the MW Championships. That, is why it is harder to get higher calibur fowards.
She, is competing against P4 established programs. Not, MW level type players.

Lamar’s daughter.