Sad to see Monika move on. If I were a talented post player I would zoom my ass to Iowa pronto. Caitlin Clark will turn you into Karl Malone. Just sayin
As a newly minted Iowa women's basketball fan, I would LOVE to see Lauren Betts sign with Iowa. There is a hole left to fill with the graduation of Monika Czinano, and while O'Grady is great off the bench, Betts would be a better starter in this position. And LSU's bench shooting is what doomed Iowa in the Championship (along with some questionable officiating). The addition of Lauren Betts in the paint would not only give Caitlin a BIG target for passing, but would get them more rebounds as well. I can't wait to see what this team accomplishes next season, regardless of what the transfer portal does.
The decision has been made. Betts to UCLA. That being said Iowa still has a chance to get a solid big in the portal ua-cam.com/video/DngIXKwz308/v-deo.html
There was questionable officiating for both sides. I'm not sure if I've ever watched any game of men's or women's basketball where there was not a questionable or bad call from a referee. The officiating did not cause the 17-point deficit. The bottom line is that LSU played the better game that day and was indisputably the winner.
Iowa also benefited from very questionable calls against SC that handicapped the gamecocks. As a result, Boston spent much time on the bench and had to play gingerly when she was in the game. SC was a nightmare matchup for LSU and had already beaten them by 24. The championship game would have been similar. There were questionable calls against both teams in the LSU vs Iowa matchup. However, ever call against Caitlin Clark was legit. The two push offs especially. It's something she does a lot. I would have loved to have seen Betts and Clark together though. Instead, she will be teaming up with the # 2 player in her high school class Kiki Rice. They should be a dynamic duo.
Iowa Addison O'Grady and Lauren Betts High school teammates. Caitlin Clark and Lauren Betts played together on the USA 19u team together and won gold! I'd love to have these 3 out there together along with Gabbie, Kate and talk about a power 5 team. Then Hannan and Taylor out there wow! Colorado, she'd like it being closer to home, but i don't see them really going that far this year. South Carolina, I personally can't see that. But little do i know.😅
I hope so badly you are right that she ends up at Iowa. Iowa's offense is 4 perimeters and 1 post as is much of the B1G. However, USC completely embarrassed Iowa on the glass as well as LSU and others. Betts at 6'7", O'Grady at 6'5", and a very athletic 6'2" Stuelke would definitely help to neutralize that if Iowa needed. Oh yeah, Caitlin Clark still droppin dimes...heard she can score some too.
Big Kaylan Clark fan🎉🎉 really appreciate the way you break things down and make things make very simplistic and clear. Glad I found you on UA-cam. Thanks for your input.
Iowa fan here, I sure hope she comes to Iowa because Czinano leaves big shoes to fill. Stuelke did really well for a freshman, but we need depth in the paint and better rebounding. Plus Iowa is pretty close to Colorado and Addi O’Grady would be a familiar face (she’s also developing well as a big!). Fingers crossed
Being an Iowa grad & big fan of Lisa Bluder, Jan Jensen (the best bigs coach in the country), Caitlin Clark & rest of that team, I'm hoping she goes to Iowa. Iowa has a sell out crowd every game (home and away). Lisa creates a big family atmosphere and the group has a blast playing together. If not Iowa, I hope she goes to Colorado. I was really impressed with their coach - another really good and fun coach to play for.
You gave a good overview. I am definitely rolling with you when you stated Betts and Cardoso would be unbeatable with the Gamecocks. I feel you nailed it when you point out the overall goal is to win a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP . Cardoso and Betts together along with the existing class spells Champs.
Very interesting and astute reading of things. I can’t stand the portal. It makes athletes far less committed to the schools they play for. The WNBA is different; it’s a professional league and I understand players opting for financial rewards. College ball has traditionally been more about loyalty and passion for a particular college.
They had Cardoso and Aaliyah the Legend Boston and got beat by Caitlin and Monika. Cardoso may turn into a great player but let’s be real Betts is no Aaliyah Boston. Plus Paige Bueckers returns along with Aaliyah Edwards, Azzi Fudd, Ice Brady, Nika Muhl, Aubrey Griffin, Caroline Ducharme, and a powerful bench for UConn. They are the team to beat for the Natty. Paige is a better all around player than Caitlin. She doesn’t turn the ball over, plays ferocious defense, rebounds, shoots lights out and is the greatest passer in basketball.
Iowa needs a rebounder. Their offensive and defensive rebounds were a sore point most of the year. Betts with Caitlin and the other guards, not to mention Hanna Stulke at 6.2, Sharon Goodman at 6.3, Addison O'Grady at 6.4. Iowa would be the team to beat next year
Okay, we will give Kim a technical and assume Caitlyn shoots the free throws makes all of them then gets the ball back and makes a 3-pointer. They still lose.....
The most dominant and skilled women's basketball team last year was clearly South Carolina but they are not the Champions. Why does everyone continue to whine...
As a HAWKEYE fan, I would love to see her pair up with Caitlin. Also of note, associate head coach Jan Jensen is an excellent post coach, who developed a National Player of the Year (Meghan Gustafson) and Monika Czinano.
My 2 cents on the transfer portal... for some it will work, and for others it will fail miserably. Talent will rise to the top and transferring will help talent get to the floor. Some of these players looking to transfer, will now move into a system they don't know, and if they aren't already gaining floor time they may find the same status at the new school. The portal should make picking the right 1st school the priority for a lot of these kids.
That’s college sports in general. So I personally am for it. It helps the schools get a more refined player to fulfill a definite need, it also helps add to parity of the sport. TCU went from 5-7 the previous year to 1 loss sea so thanks to 7 key portal players. Woman’s basketball the national champion also won the portal battle in Reese. For the player it gives them the same mobility anyone else would have from the coaches leaving when they want or like any fan that changes a job for a better situation. Players should also have that ability find their best situation as there are only so. Any snaps, passes, swings or dribbles
And the ability to transfer for non athletic reasons is ok too . I wish transfer portal was around when I was in college (played D3) and I would have transferred
I grew up in the Iowa City area, so I would love to see Lauren choose Iowa. She does have the connection with HS teammate Addison O'Grady, plus she played w/ Caitlin on the USA squad. She would be the immediate starter there, and have plenty of exposure and NIL opportunity. There is a sports writer for an area newspaper who claims insight that Betts is NOT choosing the Hawkeyes. ? Others list not only Colorado, but UCLA as a destination, but I think it's a lot of speculation, and Lauren seems to be keeping things quite close to the vest. By the way, Iowa may have another spot available from a possible medical redshirt for incoming (and severely injured) freshman Ava Jones. So could you imagine both Betts and Morrow playing w/ Clark? Lights out.
As soon as I heard Betts was available (granted, being an Iowan I'm biased) I thought puhleez come to Iowa. With Czinano gone, Betts would start immediately, if not, would still get significantly more minutes than she had at Stanford.
O’Grady from Iowa is good friends with Betts. Also, with the possibility of HVL going to Iowa, we could be seeing the formation of a super team. Concerned about the lack of a second scholarship open at Iowa? Don’t be. I believe it’s covered.
Hey Haley where do you want the ball? Right here Caitlin! Ok! SWISH. Sorry Lauren we don’t need no offensive rebounds. Just roll to the hoop whenever Caitlin gets double teamed and you will get two thousand points too.
If you watched Stanford last game Tara sat most of the game and did little if any coaching so they lost.... Ms. Betts needs to go Iowa where they have assistant coach, Jan Jenson who will make her better as she has Ms. Czinano and MS. Gustafson....... My second choice would be UCONN as they have a lady as a freshman who might start???..... After they place their name in the portal can they call the coach as to be taken or do they wait for the coach to call them??? Please teach us on the process!!!
Thanks for your question Stan. I will make a video explaining the transfer portal process. And I can walk thru what it means for student athletes and schools. Be on the lookout for it
The Colorado choice is the most interesting and would really elevate that team plus the hometown girl comes home story line. I haven't decided on the transfer portal yet. I think you need to include NIL in the same conversation.
I love that she went to UCLA! I am a fan mostly due to Jaime and his sis. I like Kiki, Charisma too. I am not a big Brink fan. Especially due to her connection to Steph. Not a Warriors fan! I can’t wait to see Stanford and UCLA face off! It’s ridiculous (and a big mistake) that Betts was not given more playing time. It’ll be great to see UCLA play SC, with Kamilla too!
She fits our needs for sure. I want to get excited about her coming to Iowa but so many things point to her not coming here. Iowa didn't even recruit her out of high school. Not even in her top 9 as I understand it. Some sources I follow say she has no interest in coming here and will stay out west. Only reason to go east would be uconn. Most indications point to ucla. Same with morrow. Or Louisville hvl. Another ball dominant guard would not fair to well in out offense. Basically same position as Clark. I would love to be wrong but I don't see any of these players coming to Iowa.
But she also now said she wants to play with her high school teammate and play with Caitlin Clark again like she did on the 19u team. Caitlin clark also said in a press conference she has 2 years left after the LSU game. So betts will have 2 years here with a great team. And possibly here sister maybe here in 2025? So tired of all these big name teams getting everyone cause of the school name.
@@philippdegood6117 I'm still not convinced she will come to Iowa. I have followed women's and men's basketball recruiting for years and have been excited so many times only to be disappointed. Even coach Jan jensen had to tell the team recently to tone down the expectations regarding the portal players they may or may not get. Whoever they get I hope Clark is involved to help build another bond like with Monika. I'll believe it when we see it happen with Betts. We are recruiting her sister for the 25 class as well. I think we are recruiting her sister more than we recruited Betts. Iowa was deeply involved in recruiting Addison. I would love to belive and be proven wrong so well see. I do find it interesting it has been silent since Betts said she will will transfer from Stanford. And her mom said on Twitter their will be no thank you or goodbye stateme t either. Which is odd.
I am from Iowa and would like to see Haley and Lauren play with Clark. The big issue is Clark is a ball dominant player. I don’t if there is enough points to go around
Betts would be playing behind All American center Cameron Brink again should she have returned for Stanford. Best bet would be her home state Colorado IMHO. Also heard UCLA. More financial opportunities for NIL money in LA. Also would bring Betts and Kiki Rice together again (Team USA) along with a great incoming UCLA recruiting class. Besides Stanford, UCLA and Notre Dame were strongly considered schools for Betts. Notre Dame would reconnect Lauren with 3 Team USA gold medalist teammates: Olivia Miles, Sonia Citron, and KK Bransford. A twin tower lineup always sounds good on paper, but rarely if ever works out as planned in reality.
I would love to see Betts at UConn. I believe she can really excel there playing along with Paige and Azzi! Great post players has come out of UConn that have had tons of success going into the WNBA and or playing overseas. There she will have the chance to shine, grow as a elite player and of course win a championship with the Huskies. UConn is gonna be great next year with a lot of talent coming in… Geno has hinted in a interview that UConn isn’t going anywhere, but he’s on the hush hush for now… He deff seems excited of what’s to come?? So we shall see! 😊
Most people think Betts is going to UCLA. She should go to Colorado, a Sweet 16 team on the rise, because she could do for Colorado what Rebecca Lobo did for UCONN-start a dynasty. Just imagine an old timey floor of Betts at Post, Vonleth and Miller at Forward, Sherrod and Formann at guard, with Wetta playing starting minutes off the bench. Wetta van shoot the three but she passes too much. Get her in the gym in the off season pouting in threes. Not only would it add a scoring punch to the CU attack, it would allow their current three point ace Formann more unguarded moments. CU would obviously continue to be a defensive juggernaut but Betts playing with these five turns Colorado an offensive power. The other reason for Betts at CU is that mom and dad are only 45 minutes away from 20 plus games a year and two years down the road you add little sis Sienna and mom and dad are in heaven-and CU consistently in Final Four.
Uconn would be best for her. Everyone wants what's best for their team. How about what is best for her. Geno gets the most out of his players. They leave ready for the WNBA and the Olympics. Look what he did for Lou Lopez Sen. She wasn't known by the pro scouts. After 1 year she was drafted 5th.
I don’t see her doing Iowa.. You got to remember they chasing money not just play basketball.. Endorsements chase stars on team and going to Iowa the market is set for Clark to profit there not another star money wise.. This not just about basketball, they chasing endorsements and to be the star of the team..
@@QuitaLovesSports they probably are, but my guess she goes to somewhere to market herself.. You can’t market yourself with Clark being look at as the star of the team.. Like going to play with lebron or Jordan when you know they are the featured attraction
@@itiswhatitis8638 Respectfully, I completely disagree. Betts doesn't have the pedigree to dominate the scene yet. Clark has the national exposure and if she and Betts were to put wins together and produce some impressive stats, the money will follow.
One thing players do not consider is that they get better in practive. Having a player on your team that can challenge you in practice should not be overlooked. Going against Brinks in practice would help her development.
Theres a reason they don't get playing time as a Freshman in college... they need to be developed into a system which is the why schools like Stanford, Notre Dame and UCONN are so successful. Just because you played great in HS with sub par players,, doesn't mean you will at the college players who are at the sae level or better. Needs more playing time because she was great in HS and tall... smh.
You have a point there but in the age of the portal it seems less likely that top recruits will stay for long if they aren’t really playing. Even if they need more development, I think that more and more players will opt to leave and go somewhere where they will play
Chloe Kitts? I suspect she knew exactly she would be getting a lot of bench time as she was a early enrollee and tons of depth was already there. With so many players leaving, the opportunity now exists to get significantly more time, so that should be a good situation for her now.
Why would she transfer when she enrolled in Dec? Who was she going to play in front of? Players who come to SC are asked to trust the process. It works. What other team had 5 players drafted? SC's 6th player went 7th in the draft. Coach Staley develops bigs. She has two centers who were POY in college & were #1 picks in the draft. Aja Wilson won the ship and MVP in the WNBA. SC has won 2 ships in the past 5 yrs. "Where they do that at".........GAMECOCK NATION!!? Chloe will stay and Betts needs to come to SC.
Here are the teams that she apparently considered joining as a freshman according to ESPN: Arizona State Sun Devils, UCLA Bruins, UConn Huskies, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Louisville Cardinals, Baylor Bears, Oregon Ducks, South Carolina Gamecocks Of these teams, I think Notre Dame was be a good fit for her. South Carolina would definitely be interesting with Watkins, Kardoso and Betts on the same roster, but for that reason, I'm not sure if she will get tons of playing time there.
first off SC is out. No way she goes there because they have Cardoso. It's not always a good thing to have two 6'7" players in the paint. if they did do that it doesn't automatically mean championship. Till they resolve their outside shooting dilemma which everybody who knows. last year was there achilles heal they were very beatable because of it. (yeah I know 1 loss but they got taken to OT twice) I think if she was home sick she goes to Colorado if not UCLA is a good bet. I believe if Dawn keeps playing the race card every time somebody talks about how they play defense she will turn off players from wanting to go there. Dawn take your loss commend the other team and cut with the woes me every time a coach talks about a bar fight playing your team. Your defensive scheme is physical so what. Basketball is a contact sport. I don't care if she has her team play that way but when somebody calls her out on it she pulls the race card. I for one am sick of hearing it. Quit with the talk. Figure out how to defend the pick and roll. The loss to Iowa was because she was terrible at her in game adjustments to what Iowa was doing. That loss falls squarely on her. I was shocked she was supposed to be this great coach and she seemed lost as to what to do in the Iowa game. maybe she should have consulted Kim Mulkey at half time!!!!
@7:20 - The "Hi-Low" setups with those 2...could be similar to David Robinson and Tim Duncan! @8:32 - I think she can be successful at any of those schools. @8:49 - Definitely a different aspect to college athletics than prior-to. I do have a concern as it relates to HS recruiting: Will there be less opportunities for high schoolers, as college programs can choose from a pool of college players [w/ college experience] at-the-ready?
Betts has ton of potential. She has the dominance near the rim like B.G. but....she is not B.G. yet. If coaches like Tara V. give p.t. to highly-talented/recruited freshmen so as to keep them happy and content - that's the end of women's basketball as we know it. For instance, Aliyah Boston had the great credentials coming into S.C. but upon arrival she wasn't playing behind an All American like Aja - the starting position was her's to lose. Betts came in and was playing behind a more mobile, game changer, now All American in Brink. Posts like Brink are the future in women's bball - whereas Betts needs LOTS of work getting quicker in transition. Betts could have kept the position as 1st post off the bench, but she got outworked by a senior in Fran Belibi, a dunking post who was far superior on the Stanford system and hustle boards - again, a senior and Brink finally got a clue as to what foul trouble meant. Add to that also another senior 5 in Ashten Prechtel whose 3 pt range helped them win a Natl. Champshp. Who knew this would all become a curse? You shared an excellent but obviously forgotten quote by Betts. Now next year only Brink will be returning as a senior and a 5 so there has to be more to Betts' move than freshman year P.T. Sadly, I bet Tara V. learned a Stanford education, again a Stanford education, doesn't hold its weight when up against playing time for freshmen psyche AND NILs. Betts will land where the team is strong, no doubt, but also where the NILs are tremendous and where her sister can also land in a few yrs. Stanford can't utilize the transfer portal as others due to its Admission demands - there are no hardship academic cases that can slip in. This past season did show Stanford in a funk. IMHO the senior leadership who have won a Natl Champ expressed always how much the team enjoyed one another and less about how they're pissed about losing regular season PAC games or the need to outwork their opponents. That part was left up to the staff to feel - remember who is on that staff. Then enter Ole Miss into Maples and all was revealed. Hard-nosed leadership examples left with the Hulls and Wilson. Hope Betts lands somewhere that will push her hard...UConn would prepare her best as seen in Dolson and her conditioning/transition. Join Staley and still once again, the need is still perimeter shooting no matter how big the low block sitters can be. Look forward to more of your insight into today's game - you made great points!
Stanford didn't play Betts because they have Cameron Brink who is more experienced and also a powerhouse on the glass. Coach VanDerveer didn't give Betts a whole lot of playing time simply because they already have a dominant post player. As to Betts possibly going to South Carolina I'm certain that she won't because they already have Kamilla Cardoso who has pretty much the same skill set (same height, position, athleticism, etc.) as Betts so she won't come off the bench much there either. The best fit for her is obviously Iowa, she would be a starter for sure, get the minutes she wants, get a chance to contend for a national title, and most importantly she would experience vast player development because of our post player genius wizard Jan Jensen.
It's hilarious that all Iowa fans think every elite player is going to Iowa. UCONN, TENN, UCLA, SC, LSU, TEXAS, ND, MD have great coaches. Good luck pulling Betts, Morrow, etc from those schools. Not saying you can't do it eventually; it just doesn't happen overnight. Of the 2, Betts is the better fit at Iowa. I don't see Morrow's style of play meshing at Iowa. But, I can also see Betts going to UCLA. She said she likes Cali.
Iowa has traditionally not been too active in the transfer port5al and prefers to promote and develop from within. That's an old-fashioned idea today; coach Lisa Bluder should change her thinking. Iowa needs to change and be competitive with the rest of the league (and nation) and take advantage of Catlin Clark's last year (or two). Iowa's current three post player reserves returning have shown no outstanding performances yet. Time to make a move!
Why would she go to SC and play behind Cardosa when she could have just stayed at Stanford and played behind Brink. Iowa is a good destination with Clark leading the offense and so is UCONN since Dorkas left and her playing with Edwards would be a hell of a tandem with Paige and Azzi. Colorado had a heck of a season but in the Pac 10 I think she wouldn't get the publicity since its a west coast team.
I think at UConn, she would get the start or come in at the 5-minute mark. We're still waiting to see Ice Brady and Samuels coming to UConn. So Deep! 🏆
Can you imagine what the combination of Betts/Clark would be like? The Greatest thing that would happen for Womens College Basketball those two would PACK every arena.
If Bets wants to be in contention for the championship next year then she needs to chose South Carolina. Betts,Cardoso,KittsJohnson and Fulwiley or Bree Hall is an unbeatable combo
@@QuitaLovesSports Yes I do. After the magic Clark year and the jump in viewership that it caused, I think NIL will jump dramatically in NCAA Women's BBall. It's an excellent time to test the market and it's showing in the quality of players in the portal. We're likely to see fewer women leaving college early for the draft because women's college basketball will likely pay more than the WNBA for the big names (and marginal names too). Unless Iowa can get their NIL house in order, I think it will be really hard for Bluder to pick up any big name transfers. The Hawkeyes have been taking sizeable hits in the big NIL sports, and the biggest name they've picked up in any sport since the beginning of the Portal era is a second string Senior QB from Michigan. That's terrible. They've got to be one of the very worst NIL schools in the country. The AD has hamstrung NILs. Hopefully Clark can change their way of thinking.
Unless she’s smart enough to see the results of player development at UConn-like the move Juhasz made from OSU to UConn, for instance. Dorka was already playing in the toughest conference, but she realized that the UConn program would challenge and develop her in a way she’d get nowhere else. Betts might get more minutes at other places, tho-and if that’s what she thinks is most important, then a Colorado or Iowa (or UCLA or Ohio State) would make sense. But I think she’d be a better and more WNBA-ready player if she goes to UConn. 9:12
I don't disagree with anything you said about PT and the transfer portal -- but really that's a shame for some of these talented players. There's an old saying that goes, "If you're always the smartest person in the room, that just means you're in the wrong room." Similarly, "if you're always the best player on the court, that just means you're on the wrong court." Yes, if you go to UCONN or SC or Stanford, you're probably not going to start right away. You're probably not going to be the best player on the court even in practice. You're going to have to outplay your teammates in practice for every game minute you earn because none will be GIVEN to you. And at the end of your college days you will be that much better a player for all those minutes spent battling against high-level talent in practice. That's the point of the old saying right? You don't get better by playing people who are not as good as you are -- you get better by playing against people who are better than you. That's how you elevate your game. If you don't WANT to do that, that just tells me you probably don't have the heart to make it to the next level. I think the bigger issue right now is that the NIL money is too important. I.e., you get no minutes, you get no NIL money because no one sees you. That is going to be the main factor driving the portal in coming years.
It would really help Iowa if Betts was in there. I like O'Grady and Stuelke but Betts would give Iowa a true big and it would free Clark up even more and also a bigger target inside. UConn, LSU, Tennessee, South Carolina, Utah, and a couple other teams will be good next year. Caitlin can't do it on her own. She needs help, especially on defense. A 6-7 girl and then O'Grady is what? 6-4? That's done good size that will create a no fly zone in the paint on defense and then Clark's points will be more powerful.
I don't agree with your position that coaches need to re-evaluate playing time for freshman in the time of the transfer portal. Perhaps with an average program, yes. But with an elite program like Stanford, she can still afford to make freshman earn their playing time. Betts may have been a top ranked high school player, but we don't know what her practice habits are, and that might be keeping her game minutes down. The fact is, even if someone like Betts leaves because of the transfer portal, it is just as easy for Tara to get a player to replace them from the portal. This may not be the case for a program like Colorado or Auburn, or similar. But Stanford, LSU, South Carolina, and UConn can make top players earn their playing time, and sit them if necessary as a result. If Betts isn't happy and is transferring those programs are not gonna be too worried about it because they can get another, more seasoned player, out of the portal for the upcoming season.
@@QuitaLovesSports that’s what I’m banking on. Them 2 would be a show to watch, but why would anybody wanna leave that? Especially a freshman who’s probably gone get the start this year. Shit keep getting interesting. I wish HVL announce her decision already. Lol I can’t keep checking my HVL news feed like this 😂
I think Lauren Betts is a better fit than Haily Van Lif. Iowa needs a center to replace Monika. If Haily Van Lif comes to Iowa, than you have to sit Gabby Marshall who is very good three point shooter. IOWA has very good perimeters in Caitlin Clark, Gabby Marshall and Kate Martin. Addison O'Grady at 6"4 and Lauren Betts at 6"7 would give Iowa the size they need. If Lauren Betts would to go South Carolina, now you would have two 6"7 post players having to share the paint. Iowa showed you how to beat teams with height. South Carolina need some three point shooters to play Kamilla Cardoso. Would love to see Haily Va😮n Lif go to South Carolina.
Hailey won’t be coming to Iowa, we already have Taylor McCabe and she’s one of the best three point shooters in the country. Betts can go where she wants but if she wants to be a huge star and play in front of sold out arenas, the best bet for her is actually Iowa. But also Indiana is a home no one has said much about and has the same love for women’s basketball as Iowa does.
Iowa needs needs a forward and center. If Haily Van L comes to Iowa who you going to put on the bench between Gabby Marshall or Kate Martin? Both will be 5th year players. Iowa can bring one of there big girls off the bench to replace McKenna Warnock and than put Lauren Betts at Center. If they bring in Haily you will destroy the teams chemistry. Those two 5th year seniors are not coming back to sit on the bench.
women’s college basketball is my favorite sport. Paige Bueckers got my attention when she was a junior in high school. She opened the door and Caitlin Clark blew the door off the hinges. I love UConn, the University of Michigan, of course Iowa, the University of Toledo and loved Stanford with Haley Jones, the Hull twins and Cameron Brink. My favorite basketball player (men’s or women’s) will be starting her college career in the upcoming season. Her name is Ava Stoller from St. Petersburg High in Florida. 5’6” point guard who averaged 28.5 ppg and 6.6 steals per game this year. I don’t know where she will end up but they will be my favorite team. The Energizer Bunny from Hell. She is not only the most aggressive basketball player I have ever seen but the most aggressive athlete I have ever seen. I thought Isaiah Thomas of the Detroit Pistons had the greatest motor I had ever seen defensively until I saw Ava. The only word I can think to adequately describe her is FEROCIOUS. You will be reporting on her a lot very shortly.
Why would Betts leave a great team and great school? She’d be playing a lot next year even though Cam will still be leading the front line next year. And then 2 years in which she’d be the number 1 front lone player. I’m sorry, as a Stanford fan, and as someone who thinks education is important, that Lauren is giving up on Stanford. Yes, you’re right, though, that Tara made a mistake. Do keep in one that Stanford had Kiki and Fran. But I think you’re right that Tara failed to realize how she might be driving Lauren away by playing her so few minutes this past year.
I’m not familiar with Lauren Betts. Why did Coach VanDerveer keep her sitting on the bench so much? Am I to assume Lauren wasn’t productive and quick enough against higher caliber teams? Because if she was as productive as Cameron Brink and Haley Jones, Coach would definitely play her.
Actually Iowa Doesn't Have A Whole @Center They Got A 6' 4" Commit at Center ... If Betts Goes to Iowa with The 6' 4" Commit and Kennise Etienne The Illinois PG who Commit Who is More Athletic Than Caitlin Clark and Has Handles Like A Male Player and Loves to Drive or Shoot The 3 ... They Will Definitely Be Back to The Final 4
The NCAA set themselves up to being forced to create this type of transfer situation. They were too draconian and inconsistent in who the approved and turned down. I think they did this to stave off eventual law suits that were sure to come. Had the acted earlier and created more reasonable transfer rules it never would have come to this. For example they could have allowed a free transfer for freshman. Or perhaps allowing sophmores a free transfer which would make them give a program at least a couple years. I do not like the system as it is now, because it is not fair to in coming freshman, who can continue to be transfered over by vets from other teams. Players used to accept less playing time knowing they would eventually get a chance to play. Now an incoming freshan can not plan who they commit to based on the age of a teams pressent roster because it will constantly be up for change each year. Now that did not apply to Betts because she knew how long Brinks would be there. But what about a freshman who was ok with waiting for two years and then would have a senior transfer in over her. It was bad enough with grad transfers but now too many players can move in and not have to sit. It basically throws the entire system out of wack.
We will see what happens... I think we will be able to tell a bunch after that first game. Boston will need to get a bit stronger to be able to handle WNBA bigs. Do you think that Grace will start right away?
Do you mean my prediction that South Carolina would win the tournament this past year? Yes, I was totally wrong about that and so was most of America. Iowa showed up with an amazing game plan to knock them out. I like South Carolina but I also equally like LSU, Iowa and Louisville (before the the HVL transfer).
@@louispillette3237 All good! I went to a small school so I never really have a dog in the fight. It’s mainly about the players and coaches that I like at the time, right now it’s those 4 teams. Is LSU your favorite team?
@@QuitaLovesSports yes, we love our 🐯 here. Hopefully we can get a certain point guard that just hit the transfer portal. We would love her here and you to can come over since you don't have a team yet. Lol
@@louispillette3237 HVL to LSU would be amazing! I think it would be the first super team in the transfer/NIL era. It’s a new day in women’s basketball!!
Good question about the transfer portal. It will be interesting to see if this will breed mercenary college players that jump from school to school for a chance to win the National Championship or better NIL deals? The NBA is a mess because of free agency and many star players today, I don’t respect due to their integrity. Money is important but loyalty is also important. But, I am old school and proud of it! Hahaha
Yea we are in interesting times. I really think of it in terms of fan bases. What has really helped grow the college game in my opinion is 4 years of consistency when it came to players at schools. It’s interesting to see how that changes the fans experience
Reach high and wide Staley. Betts is on the loose. I hope we can reel her in.. die heart fan of the lady gamecock. I played guard half court , star on my locker, retired number 10. We did not lose.🤣🤣🤣🤣😊
Tara doesn't need to reconsider anything! U can give a player everything they want and they'll still transfer. Tara is a 🐐 for a reason. Please Stop linking every transfer to LSU or Iowa. It's just lazy af. Especially these top transfers who aren't gonna wanna go to EITHER! I get a lot of u ppl just started watching WCBB a month ago but, seriously 🙄.
Thanks for your comment! Tara for sure is a goat, I've personally been a Tara fan since the Ogwumike days. Tara is a legend for a reason but I really feel that players now a days are built different and likely won't want to wait for their opportunity like players did in the past. For sure not all transfers are going to LSU and Iowa. I've only covered a handful of players in the portal, but I'll cover some more players who will likely be going to other teams. I used to play basketball so I've been watching the NCAAW for most of my life, so for sure not a newbie. Do you have a favorite team?
Thats way shes been saying shed love to come to iowa and play with her high school teammate and play with clark again. The one telling you this must be off his rocker
I don't like the trend I am seeing in College Sports with regards to the Transfer Portal. IMO, this severs to "Lowers the Bar" that we will regret someday. The idea of the Student Athlete has become a JOKE!
Update: I was wrong: Betts has made her choice, she is headed to UCLA. Watch my video about it:
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Trust me, Hawkeye fans want this talented young woman at Iowa!!! 🖤💛🏀
@Rick Kirkman, ABSOLUTELY!!
I thought she was coming to Iowa? At least that's what I heard?
Sad to see Monika move on. If I were a talented post player I would zoom my ass to Iowa pronto. Caitlin Clark will turn you into Karl Malone. Just sayin
@@patrickadams6726, i agree!!!
Why would she go to Iowa because they made it to the championship.its not happening this up coming year Clark can't do everything.
As a newly minted Iowa women's basketball fan, I would LOVE to see Lauren Betts sign with Iowa. There is a hole left to fill with the graduation of Monika Czinano, and while O'Grady is great off the bench, Betts would be a better starter in this position. And LSU's bench shooting is what doomed Iowa in the Championship (along with some questionable officiating). The addition of Lauren Betts in the paint would not only give Caitlin a BIG target for passing, but would get them more rebounds as well. I can't wait to see what this team accomplishes next season, regardless of what the transfer portal does.
The decision has been made. Betts to UCLA. That being said Iowa still has a chance to get a solid big in the portal
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There was questionable officiating for both sides. I'm not sure if I've ever watched any game of men's or women's basketball where there was not a questionable or bad call from a referee. The officiating did not cause the 17-point deficit. The bottom line is that LSU played the better game that day and was indisputably the winner.
@@curtisloden7201 day part 😂😂
Iowa also benefited from very questionable calls against SC that handicapped the gamecocks. As a result, Boston spent much time on the bench and had to play gingerly when she was in the game. SC was a nightmare matchup for LSU and had already beaten them by 24. The championship game would have been similar. There were questionable calls against both teams in the LSU vs Iowa matchup. However, ever call against Caitlin Clark was legit. The two push offs especially. It's something she does a lot. I would have loved to have seen Betts and Clark together though. Instead, she will be teaming up with the # 2 player in her high school class Kiki Rice. They should be a dynamic duo.
The turning point is Catlin passes to the open player, all you have to do is hustle and catch the ball.
Iowa Addison O'Grady and Lauren Betts High school teammates. Caitlin Clark and Lauren Betts played together on the USA 19u team together and won gold! I'd love to have these 3 out there together along with Gabbie, Kate and talk about a power 5 team. Then Hannan and Taylor out there wow!
Colorado, she'd like it being closer to home, but i don't see them really going that far this year.
South Carolina, I personally can't see that. But little do i know.😅
I hope so badly you are right that she ends up at Iowa. Iowa's offense is 4 perimeters and 1 post as is much of the B1G. However, USC completely embarrassed Iowa on the glass as well as LSU and others. Betts at 6'7", O'Grady at 6'5", and a very athletic 6'2" Stuelke would definitely help to neutralize that if Iowa needed. Oh yeah, Caitlin Clark still droppin dimes...heard she can score some too.
Go Hawks
@@chrisbacon5223 Sadly, it's looking like UCLA.
Iowa is where she should transfer …her best chance for a ring…
Big Kaylan Clark fan🎉🎉 really appreciate the way you break things down and make things make very simplistic and clear. Glad I found you on UA-cam. Thanks for your input.
Thanks for watching! If you have any questions or anything you want me to make a video of let me know and I’ll see what I can do
Iowa fan here, I sure hope she comes to Iowa because Czinano leaves big shoes to fill. Stuelke did really well for a freshman, but we need depth in the paint and better rebounding. Plus Iowa is pretty close to Colorado and Addi O’Grady would be a familiar face (she’s also developing well as a big!). Fingers crossed
The decision has been made, Betts is going to UCLA. I think Iowa still has a chance to get Aneesah Morrow. We will see!!
@@QuitaLovesSports lol nope morrow went to lsu 😂😂😂 Iowa down bad 😂😂😂
@@daijourcalloway998 tough luck for Iowa fans
Being an Iowa grad & big fan of Lisa Bluder, Jan Jensen (the best bigs coach in the country), Caitlin Clark & rest of that team, I'm hoping she goes to Iowa. Iowa has a sell out crowd every game (home and away). Lisa creates a big family atmosphere and the group has a blast playing together. If not Iowa, I hope she goes to Colorado. I was really impressed with their coach - another really good and fun coach to play for.
The decision has been made, Betts is going to UCLA. I think Iowa still has a chance to get Aneesah Morrow
@@QuitaLovesSports Thanks for letting me know - I thought for sure she would go to Iowa but I guess she wanted to stay in CA.
You gave a good overview. I am definitely rolling with you when you stated Betts and Cardoso would be unbeatable with the Gamecocks. I feel you nailed it when you point out the overall goal is to win a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP . Cardoso and Betts together along with the existing class spells Champs.
Cardoso is so talented. I think she may be better than Aaliyah.
Very interesting and astute reading of things.
I can’t stand the portal. It makes athletes far less committed to the schools they play for. The WNBA is different; it’s a professional league and I understand players opting for financial rewards. College ball has traditionally been more about loyalty and passion for a particular college.
@@written12 Her coach didn’t think so.
They had Cardoso and Aaliyah the Legend Boston and got beat by Caitlin and Monika. Cardoso may turn into a great player but let’s be real Betts is no Aaliyah Boston. Plus Paige Bueckers returns along with Aaliyah Edwards, Azzi Fudd, Ice Brady, Nika Muhl, Aubrey Griffin, Caroline Ducharme, and a powerful bench for UConn. They are the team to beat for the Natty. Paige is a better all around player than Caitlin. She doesn’t turn the ball over, plays ferocious defense, rebounds, shoots lights out and is the greatest passer in basketball.
Iowa needs a rebounder. Their offensive and defensive rebounds were a sore point most of the year. Betts with Caitlin and the other guards, not to mention Hanna Stulke at 6.2, Sharon Goodman at 6.3, Addison O'Grady at 6.4. Iowa would be the team to beat next year
Yea, Iowa will be really good if they end up getting Betts. They would be a solid pick for the final four
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I want to know how Mulkey is able to run onto the court and stop play without getting a delay of game Tech.
That's a mystery we will never figure out
Okay, we will give Kim a technical and assume Caitlyn shoots the free throws makes all of them then gets the ball back and makes a 3-pointer. They still lose.....
The most dominant and skilled women's basketball team last year was clearly South Carolina but they are not the Champions. Why does everyone continue to whine...
As a HAWKEYE fan, I would love to see her pair up with Caitlin. Also of note, associate head coach Jan Jensen is an excellent post coach, who developed a National Player of the Year (Meghan Gustafson) and Monika Czinano.
If Betts gets coached with success like Czinano she'd be an even easier target for Cailten passes. Wild that!
My 2 cents on the transfer portal... for some it will work, and for others it will fail miserably. Talent will rise to the top and transferring will help talent get to the floor. Some of these players looking to transfer, will now move into a system they don't know, and if they aren't already gaining floor time they may find the same status at the new school. The portal should make picking the right 1st school the priority for a lot of these kids.
That’s college sports in general. So I personally am for it. It helps the schools get a more refined player to fulfill a definite need, it also helps add to parity of the sport. TCU went from 5-7 the previous year to 1 loss sea so thanks to 7 key portal players. Woman’s basketball the national champion also won the portal battle in Reese. For the player it gives them the same mobility anyone else would have from the coaches leaving when they want or like any fan that changes a job for a better situation. Players should also have that ability find their best situation as there are only so. Any snaps, passes, swings or dribbles
And the ability to transfer for non athletic reasons is ok too . I wish transfer portal was around when I was in college (played D3) and I would have transferred
I grew up in the Iowa City area, so I would love to see Lauren choose Iowa. She does have the connection with HS teammate Addison O'Grady, plus she played w/ Caitlin on the USA squad. She would be the immediate starter there, and have plenty of exposure and NIL opportunity. There is a sports writer for an area newspaper who claims insight that Betts is NOT choosing the Hawkeyes. ? Others list not only Colorado, but UCLA as a destination, but I think it's a lot of speculation, and Lauren seems to be keeping things quite close to the vest. By the way, Iowa may have another spot available from a possible medical redshirt for incoming (and severely injured) freshman Ava Jones. So could you imagine both Betts and Morrow playing w/ Clark? Lights out.
Betts, Morrow and Clark would be box office. We will see what happens
As soon as I heard Betts was available (granted, being an Iowan I'm biased) I thought puhleez come to Iowa. With Czinano gone, Betts would start immediately, if not, would still get significantly more minutes than she had at Stanford.
OGrady and Lauren Betts would send Iowa back to the Championship game. Now you have two inside players paired with three point shooters.
Ava Jones is not taking a medical redshirt she would have to retire from basketball in order to do so, not going to happen.
O’Grady from Iowa is good friends with Betts. Also, with the possibility of HVL going to Iowa, we could be seeing the formation of a super team. Concerned about the lack of a second scholarship open at Iowa? Don’t be. I believe it’s covered.
Hey Haley where do you want the ball? Right here Caitlin! Ok! SWISH. Sorry Lauren we don’t need no offensive rebounds. Just roll to the hoop whenever Caitlin gets double teamed and you will get two thousand points too.
More times, than not,it's about a players practices, and their ability to learn plays.
If you watched Stanford last game Tara sat most of the game and did little if any coaching so they lost.... Ms. Betts needs to go Iowa where they have assistant coach, Jan Jenson who will make her better as she has Ms. Czinano and MS. Gustafson....... My second choice would be UCONN as they have a lady as a freshman who might start???..... After they place their name in the portal can they call the coach as to be taken or do they wait for the coach to call them??? Please teach us on the process!!!
Thanks for your question Stan. I will make a video explaining the transfer portal process. And I can walk thru what it means for student athletes and schools. Be on the lookout for it
Good job, thank you!!! Vol for Life!!!! Please come to the Lady Vols!!!!
The Colorado choice is the most interesting and would really elevate that team plus the hometown girl comes home story line. I haven't decided on the transfer portal yet. I think you need to include NIL in the same conversation.
Yea NIL and the portal go hand in hand. Maybe I should make a video on it…
She would fit in at Iowa perfectly. Between her and Clark they could bring in a national championship.
Breaking News: Lauren Betts signs with UCONN. Will replace Dorka in the post. LOL
Now that would be interesting lol
@@QuitaLovesSports LOL
Hi I am a UCONN fan. I like for her to come to UConn teams won't like to play us we are the big East Champions at that.
NIce piece…but I really would be interested as to why you don’t think UConn is a possibility…
I love that she went to UCLA! I am a fan mostly due to Jaime and his sis. I like Kiki, Charisma too. I am not a big Brink fan. Especially due to her connection to Steph. Not a Warriors fan! I can’t wait to see Stanford and UCLA face off! It’s ridiculous (and a big mistake) that Betts was not given more playing time. It’ll be great to see UCLA play SC, with Kamilla too!
She fits our needs for sure. I want to get excited about her coming to Iowa but so many things point to her not coming here. Iowa didn't even recruit her out of high school. Not even in her top 9 as I understand it. Some sources I follow say she has no interest in coming here and will stay out west. Only reason to go east would be uconn. Most indications point to ucla. Same with morrow. Or Louisville hvl. Another ball dominant guard would not fair to well in out offense. Basically same position as Clark. I would love to be wrong but I don't see any of these players coming to Iowa.
But she also now said she wants to play with her high school teammate and play with Caitlin Clark again like she did on the 19u team. Caitlin clark also said in a press conference she has 2 years left after the LSU game. So betts will have 2 years here with a great team. And possibly here sister maybe here in 2025? So tired of all these big name teams getting everyone cause of the school name.
@@philippdegood6117 I'm still not convinced she will come to Iowa. I have followed women's and men's basketball recruiting for years and have been excited so many times only to be disappointed. Even coach Jan jensen had to tell the team recently to tone down the expectations regarding the portal players they may or may not get. Whoever they get I hope Clark is involved to help build another bond like with Monika. I'll believe it when we see it happen with Betts. We are recruiting her sister for the 25 class as well. I think we are recruiting her sister more than we recruited Betts. Iowa was deeply involved in recruiting Addison. I would love to belive and be proven wrong so well see. I do find it interesting it has been silent since Betts said she will will transfer from Stanford. And her mom said on Twitter their will be no thank you or goodbye stateme t either. Which is odd.
Do a segment on Lauren Park-Lane, she may be small but she's more talented than almost everyone in the transfer portal.
I am from Iowa and would like to see Haley and Lauren play with Clark. The big issue is Clark is a ball dominant player. I don’t if there is enough points to go around
Do you think that Caitlin would be able to change her style to better suit those players?
@@QuitaLovesSports if Iowa were to get both of those players maybe they can find a way for them to fit the team
Screw Hailey we need height not someone fighting for Caitlin spot
100%, she might even get better shots with Betts on floor since Betts might get doubled team.
Uh, Clark led the country in assists.
Perfect fit with Caitlin Clark, and the Iowa offense. Gives them a bigger presence at center than Monica .
Hope it happens .
Betts would be playing behind All American center Cameron Brink again should she have returned for Stanford.
Best bet would be her home state Colorado IMHO.
Also heard UCLA. More financial opportunities for NIL money in LA. Also would bring Betts and Kiki Rice together again (Team USA) along with a great incoming UCLA recruiting class.
Besides Stanford, UCLA and Notre Dame were strongly considered schools for Betts. Notre Dame would reconnect Lauren with 3 Team USA gold medalist teammates: Olivia Miles, Sonia Citron, and KK Bransford.
A twin tower lineup always sounds good on paper, but rarely if ever works out as planned in reality.
Location makes sense for UCLA. UCLA is going to be making some serious noise in the tournament in the coming years
I would love to see Betts at UConn. I believe she can really excel there playing along with Paige and Azzi! Great post players has come out of UConn that have had tons of success going into the WNBA and or playing overseas. There she will have the chance to shine, grow as a elite player and of course win a championship with the Huskies. UConn is gonna be great next year with a lot of talent coming in… Geno has hinted in a interview that UConn isn’t going anywhere, but he’s on the hush hush for now… He deff seems excited of what’s to come?? So we shall see! 😊
UCONN would be an interesting landing spot. We will see what happens. Thanks for sharing!
@@QuitaLovesSports Yet you didn't say UCONN. If you shoot 2 and 3's from the outside trees are just standing there doing nothing.
Lauren Betts Iowa would be a great fit ❤
I’m pretty sure she’s going to Iowa
Betts and Caitlin Clark would be a good pairing
I'm an atheist but I'm praying that she goes to Iowa.
Most people think Betts is going to UCLA. She should go to Colorado, a Sweet 16 team on the rise, because she could do for Colorado what Rebecca Lobo did for UCONN-start a dynasty. Just imagine an old timey floor of Betts at Post, Vonleth and Miller at Forward, Sherrod and Formann at guard, with Wetta playing starting minutes off the bench. Wetta van shoot the three but she passes too much. Get her in the gym in the off season pouting in threes. Not only would it add a scoring punch to the CU attack, it would allow their current three point ace Formann more unguarded moments. CU would obviously continue to be a defensive juggernaut but Betts playing with these five turns Colorado an offensive power. The other reason for Betts at CU is that mom and dad are only 45 minutes away from 20 plus games a year and two years down the road you add little sis Sienna and mom and dad are in heaven-and CU consistently in Final Four.
Uconn would be best for her. Everyone wants what's best for their team. How about what is best for her. Geno gets the most out of his players. They leave ready for the WNBA and the Olympics. Look what he did for Lou Lopez Sen. She wasn't known by the pro scouts. After 1 year she was drafted 5th.
Either Iowa or Colorado would be great for her!
I don’t see her doing Iowa.. You got to remember they chasing money not just play basketball.. Endorsements chase stars on team and going to Iowa the market is set for Clark to profit there not another star money wise.. This not just about basketball, they chasing endorsements and to be the star of the team..
Yes but I wonder is Iowa is using CC as a way to really boost their overall NIL infrastructure so that can be appealing to players like Betts
@@QuitaLovesSports they probably are, but my guess she goes to somewhere to market herself.. You can’t market yourself with Clark being look at as the star of the team.. Like going to play with lebron or Jordan when you know they are the featured attraction
@@itiswhatitis8638 Respectfully, I completely disagree. Betts doesn't have the pedigree to dominate the scene yet. Clark has the national exposure and if she and Betts were to put wins together and produce some impressive stats, the money will follow.
@@hd90dog I completely agree with you!!!
One thing players do not consider is that they get better in practive. Having a player on your team that can challenge you in practice should not be overlooked. Going against Brinks in practice would help her development.
That's a fair point. Betts is going to UCLA, so we will get a chance to see her battle against Brink
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Theres a reason they don't get playing time as a Freshman in college... they need to be developed into a system which is the why schools like Stanford, Notre Dame and UCONN are so successful. Just because you played great in HS with sub par players,, doesn't mean you will at the college players who are at the sae level or better.
Needs more playing time because she was great in HS and tall... smh.
You have a point there but in the age of the portal it seems less likely that top recruits will stay for long if they aren’t really playing. Even if they need more development, I think that more and more players will opt to leave and go somewhere where they will play
Can you talk about Chloe Bitts, she did a lot bench time, and I think she should transfer!
Chloe Kitts? I suspect she knew exactly she would be getting a lot of bench time as she was a early enrollee and tons of depth was already there. With so many players leaving, the opportunity now exists to get significantly more time, so that should be a good situation for her now.
Why would she transfer when she enrolled in Dec? Who was she going to play in front of? Players who come to SC are asked to trust the process. It works. What other team had 5 players drafted? SC's 6th player went 7th in the draft. Coach Staley develops bigs. She has two centers who were POY in college & were #1 picks in the draft. Aja Wilson won the ship and MVP in the WNBA. SC has won 2 ships in the past 5 yrs. "Where they do that at".........GAMECOCK NATION!!? Chloe will stay and Betts needs to come to SC.
I agree with Jaiden. Uconn is losing Dorka Juhasz and could really use a big like Betts.
We will see what happens. This is such an eventful transfer portal season
Keep it all about WBB U do great job
Thanks, will do!
Iowa has a recruiting problem. Big Facts.
Yea, but I get the tough spot they are in, Iowas not as flashy as other schools
Here are the teams that she apparently considered joining as a freshman according to ESPN: Arizona State Sun Devils, UCLA Bruins, UConn Huskies, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Louisville Cardinals, Baylor Bears, Oregon Ducks, South Carolina Gamecocks
Of these teams, I think Notre Dame was be a good fit for her. South Carolina would definitely be interesting with Watkins, Kardoso and Betts on the same roster, but for that reason, I'm not sure if she will get tons of playing time there.
Yea if she went to South Carolina she might struggle for playing time
first off SC is out. No way she goes there because they have Cardoso. It's not always a good thing to have two 6'7" players in the paint. if they did do that it doesn't automatically mean championship. Till they resolve their outside shooting dilemma which everybody who knows. last year was there achilles heal they were very beatable because of it. (yeah I know 1 loss but they got taken to OT twice) I think if she was home sick she goes to Colorado if not UCLA is a good bet. I believe if Dawn keeps playing the race card every time somebody talks about how they play defense she will turn off players from wanting to go there. Dawn take your loss commend the other team and cut with the woes me every time a coach talks about a bar fight playing your team. Your defensive scheme is physical so what. Basketball is a contact sport. I don't care if she has her team play that way but when somebody calls her out on it she pulls the race card. I for one am sick of hearing it. Quit with the talk. Figure out how to defend the pick and roll. The loss to Iowa was because she was terrible at her in game adjustments to what Iowa was doing. That loss falls squarely on her. I was shocked she was supposed to be this great coach and she seemed lost as to what to do in the Iowa game. maybe she should have consulted Kim Mulkey at half time!!!!
I'm a Carolina fan I would like to see those two play together
@7:20 - The "Hi-Low" setups with those 2...could be similar to David Robinson and Tim Duncan!
@8:32 - I think she can be successful at any of those schools.
@8:49 - Definitely a different aspect to college athletics than prior-to. I do have a concern as it relates to HS recruiting: Will there be less opportunities for high schoolers, as college programs can choose from a pool of college players [w/ college experience] at-the-ready?
I love women’s basketball I like to see women’s basketball grow
Me too!
Betts has ton of potential. She has the dominance near the rim like B.G. but....she is not B.G. yet. If coaches like Tara V. give p.t. to highly-talented/recruited freshmen so as to keep them happy and content - that's the end of women's basketball as we know it. For instance, Aliyah Boston had the great credentials coming into S.C. but upon arrival she wasn't playing behind an All American like Aja - the starting position was her's to lose. Betts came in and was playing behind a more mobile, game changer, now All American in Brink. Posts like Brink are the future in women's bball - whereas Betts needs LOTS of work getting quicker in transition. Betts could have kept the position as 1st post off the bench, but she got outworked by a senior in Fran Belibi, a dunking post who was far superior on the Stanford system and hustle boards - again, a senior and Brink finally got a clue as to what foul trouble meant. Add to that also another senior 5 in Ashten Prechtel whose 3 pt range helped them win a Natl. Champshp. Who knew this would all become a curse? You shared an excellent but obviously forgotten quote by Betts. Now next year only Brink will be returning as a senior and a 5 so there has to be more to Betts' move than freshman year P.T. Sadly, I bet Tara V. learned a Stanford education, again a Stanford education, doesn't hold its weight when up against playing time for freshmen psyche AND NILs. Betts will land where the team is strong, no doubt, but also where the NILs are tremendous and where her sister can also land in a few yrs. Stanford can't utilize the transfer portal as others due to its Admission demands - there are no hardship academic cases that can slip in. This past season did show Stanford in a funk. IMHO the senior leadership who have won a Natl Champ expressed always how much the team enjoyed one another and less about how they're pissed about losing regular season PAC games or the need to outwork their opponents. That part was left up to the staff to feel - remember who is on that staff. Then enter Ole Miss into Maples and all was revealed. Hard-nosed leadership examples left with the Hulls and Wilson. Hope Betts lands somewhere that will push her hard...UConn would prepare her best as seen in Dolson and her conditioning/transition. Join Staley and still once again, the need is still perimeter shooting no matter how big the low block sitters can be. Look forward to more of your insight into today's game - you made great points!
You don’t think she’s going to Colorado? The girls team did good this year.
I think she might go to Colorado. Yes they were really good this year. Better than I expected
I wouldn’t mind SC 👀. I’m looking forward to seeing Kardoso shine some more for sure
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Iowa! All the way! :-)
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I think Notre Dame is looking for a post and she may be a great fit
Think Iowa would be best place to play!!!
Decision made, she picked UCLA
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Stanford didn't play Betts because they have Cameron Brink who is more experienced and also a powerhouse on the glass. Coach VanDerveer didn't give Betts a whole lot of playing time simply because they already have a dominant post player. As to Betts possibly going to South Carolina I'm certain that she won't because they already have Kamilla Cardoso who has pretty much the same skill set (same height, position, athleticism, etc.) as Betts so she won't come off the bench much there either. The best fit for her is obviously Iowa, she would be a starter for sure, get the minutes she wants, get a chance to contend for a national title, and most importantly she would experience vast player development because of our post player genius wizard Jan Jensen.
Jan Jensen is an AMAZING coach!
It's hilarious that all Iowa fans think every elite player is going to Iowa. UCONN, TENN, UCLA, SC, LSU, TEXAS, ND, MD have great coaches. Good luck pulling Betts, Morrow, etc from those schools. Not saying you can't do it eventually; it just doesn't happen overnight. Of the 2, Betts is the better fit at Iowa. I don't see Morrow's style of play meshing at Iowa. But, I can also see Betts going to UCLA. She said she likes Cali.
Decision made, UCLA it is: ua-cam.com/video/DngIXKwz308/v-deo.html
Iowa has traditionally not been too active in the transfer port5al and prefers to promote and develop from within. That's an old-fashioned idea today; coach Lisa Bluder should change her thinking. Iowa needs to change and be competitive with the rest of the league (and nation) and take advantage of Catlin Clark's last year (or two). Iowa's current three post player reserves returning have shown no outstanding performances yet. Time to make a move!
Why would she go to SC and play behind Cardosa when she could have just stayed at Stanford and played behind Brink. Iowa is a good destination with Clark leading the offense and so is UCONN since Dorkas left and her playing with Edwards would be a hell of a tandem with Paige and Azzi. Colorado had a heck of a season but in the Pac 10 I think she wouldn't get the publicity since its a west coast team.
I think at UConn, she would get the start or come in at the 5-minute mark. We're still waiting to see Ice Brady and Samuels coming to UConn. So Deep! 🏆
Can you imagine what the combination of Betts/Clark would be like? The Greatest thing that would happen for Womens College Basketball those two would PACK every arena.
The decision has been made, it's UCLA
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If Bets wants to be in contention for the championship next year then she needs to chose South Carolina. Betts,Cardoso,KittsJohnson and Fulwiley or Bree Hall is an unbeatable combo
Decision made, it's UCLA
@@QuitaLovesSports This seems personal
She will be playing against her old team
I'd have to think NIL will have a huge impact.
You think so? Stanford is a basketball powerhouse. My assumption is that there’s a lot of NIL opportunities there if she can get in the game
@@QuitaLovesSports Yes I do. After the magic Clark year and the jump in viewership that it caused, I think NIL will jump dramatically in NCAA Women's BBall. It's an excellent time to test the market and it's showing in the quality of players in the portal. We're likely to see fewer women leaving college early for the draft because women's college basketball will likely pay more than the WNBA for the big names (and marginal names too).
Unless Iowa can get their NIL house in order, I think it will be really hard for Bluder to pick up any big name transfers. The Hawkeyes have been taking sizeable hits in the big NIL sports, and the biggest name they've picked up in any sport since the beginning of the Portal era is a second string Senior QB from Michigan. That's terrible. They've got to be one of the very worst NIL schools in the country. The AD has hamstrung NILs. Hopefully Clark can change their way of thinking.
@@billsmith5166 yea hears to hoping Iowa’s NIL thought process changes
Nobody transfers to a place where they wont start and get big minutes. So schools like South Carolina, LSU and UConn are out.
Yea, you are likely right
UConn Big graduated and is in the W. DeBerry is a Bust so PT for post player is available.
Unless she’s smart enough to see the results of player development at UConn-like the move Juhasz made from OSU to UConn, for instance. Dorka was already playing in the toughest conference, but she realized that the UConn program would challenge and develop her in a way she’d get nowhere else. Betts might get more minutes at other places, tho-and if that’s what she thinks is most important, then a Colorado or Iowa (or UCLA or Ohio State) would make sense. But I think she’d be a better and more WNBA-ready player if she goes to UConn. 9:12
Team up with Caitlin Clark will be her best move
The decision has been made, Betts is going to UCLA. I think Iowa still has a chance to get Aneesah Morrow. We will see what happens
I don't disagree with anything you said about PT and the transfer portal -- but really that's a shame for some of these talented players.
There's an old saying that goes, "If you're always the smartest person in the room, that just means you're in the wrong room." Similarly, "if you're always the best player on the court, that just means you're on the wrong court."
Yes, if you go to UCONN or SC or Stanford, you're probably not going to start right away. You're probably not going to be the best player on the court even in practice. You're going to have to outplay your teammates in practice for every game minute you earn because none will be GIVEN to you. And at the end of your college days you will be that much better a player for all those minutes spent battling against high-level talent in practice. That's the point of the old saying right? You don't get better by playing people who are not as good as you are -- you get better by playing against people who are better than you. That's how you elevate your game. If you don't WANT to do that, that just tells me you probably don't have the heart to make it to the next level.
I think the bigger issue right now is that the NIL money is too important. I.e., you get no minutes, you get no NIL money because no one sees you. That is going to be the main factor driving the portal in coming years.
What about UConn, great place for her, great coaching, young talented roster, not a one season option !
What if LSU gets her plus hlv.
It would really help Iowa if Betts was in there. I like O'Grady and Stuelke but Betts would give Iowa a true big and it would free Clark up even more and also a bigger target inside. UConn, LSU, Tennessee, South Carolina, Utah, and a couple other teams will be good next year. Caitlin can't do it on her own. She needs help, especially on defense. A 6-7 girl and then O'Grady is what? 6-4? That's done good size that will create a no fly zone in the paint on defense and then Clark's points will be more powerful.
Betts has chosen UCLA. We will see what Iowa does to get another big body in the paint
I don't agree with your position that coaches need to re-evaluate playing time for freshman in the time of the transfer portal. Perhaps with an average program, yes. But with an elite program like Stanford, she can still afford to make freshman earn their playing time. Betts may have been a top ranked high school player, but we don't know what her practice habits are, and that might be keeping her game minutes down. The fact is, even if someone like Betts leaves because of the transfer portal, it is just as easy for Tara to get a player to replace them from the portal. This may not be the case for a program like Colorado or Auburn, or similar. But Stanford, LSU, South Carolina, and UConn can make top players earn their playing time, and sit them if necessary as a result. If Betts isn't happy and is transferring those programs are not gonna be too worried about it because they can get another, more seasoned player, out of the portal for the upcoming season.
Go Bruins!!
Yup! Can't wait to see them play next year
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Aww dam there’s my theory out the window. HVL not headed to Stanford
Well I guess you never know Stanford still has Brink
@@QuitaLovesSports that’s what I’m banking on. Them 2 would be a show to watch, but why would anybody wanna leave that? Especially a freshman who’s probably gone get the start this year. Shit keep getting interesting. I wish HVL announce her decision already. Lol I can’t keep checking my HVL news feed like this 😂
@@marcusjasper4236 I don’t think Betts thinks her playing situation will get better until Brink leaves, so that’s why she entered the portal
@@QuitaLovesSports Brink play the 4 don’t she ? This girl is a center
I think Lauren Betts is a better fit than Haily Van Lif. Iowa needs a center to replace Monika. If Haily Van Lif comes to Iowa, than you have to sit Gabby Marshall who is very good three point shooter. IOWA has very good perimeters in Caitlin Clark, Gabby Marshall and Kate Martin. Addison O'Grady at 6"4 and Lauren Betts at 6"7 would give Iowa the size they need.
If Lauren Betts would to go South Carolina, now you would have two 6"7 post players having to share the paint. Iowa showed you how to beat teams with height. South Carolina need some three point shooters to play Kamilla Cardoso. Would love to see Haily Va😮n Lif go to South Carolina.
Iowa🎉🎉
Iowa
I would like to see Hailey Van Lith And Lauren Betts team up with Clark!!! that would be top tier. For sure
Totally agree!
Hailey won’t be coming to Iowa, we already have Taylor McCabe and she’s one of the best three point shooters in the country. Betts can go where she wants but if she wants to be a huge star and play in front of sold out arenas, the best bet for her is actually Iowa. But also Indiana is a home no one has said much about and has the same love for women’s basketball as Iowa does.
@@johnraymond9170 do you think Betts will go to Iowa?
@@johnraymond9170 also, I'm not sure HVL and Caitlin will get along. I think McCabe will be capable.
Iowa needs needs a forward and center. If Haily Van L comes to Iowa who you going to put on the bench between Gabby Marshall or Kate Martin? Both will be 5th year players. Iowa can bring one of there big girls off the bench to replace McKenna Warnock and than put Lauren Betts at Center. If they bring in Haily you will destroy the teams chemistry. Those two 5th year seniors are not coming back to sit on the bench.
women’s college basketball is my favorite sport. Paige Bueckers got my attention when she was a junior in high school. She opened the door and Caitlin Clark blew the door off the hinges. I love UConn, the University of Michigan, of course Iowa, the University of Toledo and loved Stanford with Haley Jones, the Hull twins and Cameron Brink. My favorite basketball player (men’s or women’s) will be starting her college career in the upcoming season. Her name is Ava Stoller from St. Petersburg High in Florida. 5’6” point guard who averaged 28.5 ppg and 6.6 steals per game this year. I don’t know where she will end up but they will be my favorite team. The Energizer Bunny from Hell. She is not only the most aggressive basketball player I have ever seen but the most aggressive athlete I have ever seen. I thought Isaiah Thomas of the Detroit Pistons had the greatest motor I had ever seen defensively until I saw Ava. The only word I can think to adequately describe her is FEROCIOUS. You will be reporting on her a lot very shortly.
Why would Betts leave a great team and great school?
She’d be playing a lot next year even though Cam will still be leading the front line next year. And then 2 years in which she’d be the number 1 front lone player.
I’m sorry, as a Stanford fan, and as someone who thinks education is important, that Lauren is giving up on Stanford. Yes, you’re right, though, that Tara made a mistake. Do keep in one that Stanford had Kiki and Fran. But I think you’re right that Tara failed to realize how she might be driving Lauren away by playing her so few minutes this past year.
I think Lauren didn't want to wait for Brink to leave to get playing time. UCLA here she comes
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I’m not familiar with Lauren Betts. Why did Coach VanDerveer keep her sitting on the bench so much? Am I to assume Lauren wasn’t productive and quick enough against higher caliber teams? Because if she was as productive as Cameron Brink and Haley Jones, Coach would definitely play her.
Actually Iowa Doesn't Have A Whole @Center They Got A 6' 4" Commit at Center ... If Betts Goes to Iowa with The 6' 4" Commit and Kennise Etienne The Illinois PG who Commit Who is More Athletic Than Caitlin Clark and Has Handles Like A Male Player and Loves to Drive or Shoot The 3 ... They Will Definitely Be Back to The Final 4
Iowa PLEASE!!!!
She picked UCLA
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The NCAA set themselves up to being forced to create this type of transfer situation. They were too draconian and inconsistent in who the approved and turned down. I think they did this to stave off eventual law suits that were sure to come. Had the acted earlier and created more reasonable transfer rules it never would have come to this. For example they could have allowed a free transfer for freshman. Or perhaps allowing sophmores a free transfer which would make them give a program at least a couple years. I do not like the system as it is now, because it is not fair to in coming freshman, who can continue to be transfered over by vets from other teams. Players used to accept less playing time knowing they would eventually get a chance to play. Now an incoming freshan can not plan who they commit to based on the age of a teams pressent roster because it will constantly be up for change each year.
Now that did not apply to Betts because she knew how long Brinks would be there. But what about a freshman who was ok with waiting for two years and then would have a senior transfer in over her. It was bad enough with grad transfers but now too many players can move in and not have to sit. It basically throws the entire system out of wack.
I really like your perspective here. The portal is a bit of a raw deals for players who "waited their turn"
I disagree with you on where Lauren Betts will end up. I think she will go to any one of CO, ND or Iowa.
Uconn needs a big desperately.
IOWA!! Please
We will see what happens... I think we will be able to tell a bunch after that first game. Boston will need to get a bit stronger to be able to handle WNBA bigs.
Do you think that Grace will start right away?
She should go to Iowa frfr
You said that last season. You must be a SC fans. I can't imagine a better team then what they just had. And you was wrong.
Do you mean my prediction that South Carolina would win the tournament this past year? Yes, I was totally wrong about that and so was most of America. Iowa showed up with an amazing game plan to knock them out.
I like South Carolina but I also equally like LSU, Iowa and Louisville (before the the HVL transfer).
@@QuitaLovesSports ok, I apologize. I misunderstood you. Glad you cleared that up for me. Good luck to whoever your team maybe. Go LSU
@@louispillette3237 All good! I went to a small school so I never really have a dog in the fight. It’s mainly about the players and coaches that I like at the time, right now it’s those 4 teams. Is LSU your favorite team?
@@QuitaLovesSports yes, we love our 🐯 here. Hopefully we can get a certain point guard that just hit the transfer portal. We would love her here and you to can come over since you don't have a team yet. Lol
@@louispillette3237 HVL to LSU would be amazing! I think it would be the first super team in the transfer/NIL era. It’s a new day in women’s basketball!!
LSU
Really? You think there is a chance she goes to LSU?
The problem is she quit after one year. She played about 10 mpg. Top coaches may pass. Let's see.
We will see…
Go Iowa get them!
We need to add to the law ferm enjoy your cometary
Good question about the transfer portal. It will be interesting to see if this will breed mercenary college players that jump from school to school for a chance to win the National Championship or better NIL deals? The NBA is a mess because of free agency and many star players today, I don’t respect due to their integrity. Money is important but loyalty is also important. But, I am old school and proud of it! Hahaha
Yea we are in interesting times. I really think of it in terms of fan bases. What has really helped grow the college game in my opinion is 4 years of consistency when it came to players at schools. It’s interesting to see how that changes the fans experience
Dam she is tall,Mississippi St will take her.
Reach high and wide Staley. Betts is on the loose. I hope we can reel her in.. die heart fan of the lady gamecock. I played guard half court , star on my locker, retired number 10. We did not lose.🤣🤣🤣🤣😊
Decision made, its UCLA
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Tara doesn't need to reconsider anything! U can give a player everything they want and they'll still transfer. Tara is a 🐐 for a reason.
Please Stop linking every transfer to LSU or Iowa. It's just lazy af. Especially these top transfers who aren't gonna wanna go to EITHER! I get a lot of u ppl just started watching WCBB a month ago but, seriously 🙄.
Thanks for your comment! Tara for sure is a goat, I've personally been a Tara fan since the Ogwumike days. Tara is a legend for a reason but I really feel that players now a days are built different and likely won't want to wait for their opportunity like players did in the past.
For sure not all transfers are going to LSU and Iowa. I've only covered a handful of players in the portal, but I'll cover some more players who will likely be going to other teams. I used to play basketball so I've been watching the NCAAW for most of my life, so for sure not a newbie. Do you have a favorite team?
U Conn or Indiana
UCLA it is
I heard from an inside source that Iowa isn't in the picture. UCLA is what I have been told but not confirmed and believe me I hope he's wrong.
Thats way shes been saying shed love to come to iowa and play with her high school teammate and play with clark again. The one telling you this must be off his rocker
@@philippdegood6117 I guess my source wasn't to far off his rocker
Uconn
That would be interesting. I wonder if she would start at UCONN.
She’s going to U Conn
Come to Ohio State! A much better and the biggest college in the big ten.
She decided to stay in Cali and go to UCLA
I don't like the trend I am seeing in College Sports with regards to the Transfer Portal. IMO, this severs to "Lowers the Bar" that we will regret someday. The idea of the Student Athlete has become a JOKE!
Yea the portal and NIL really changes things. I’m interested to see what it looks like in 5 years time. Thanks for sharing!
Dick Vitale agrees.