Ariel???

Discussion in 'Women’s Basketball' started by LeoBenz74, Nov 24, 2015.

  1. LeoBenz74

    LeoBenz74 25+ Posts

    anyone have some inside reliable info on when Ariel is coming back to the team?
     
  2. lewishawks

    lewishawks 25+ Posts

    She is actually running and cutting now....so i am thinking soon. Getting back to practicing with contact is next on the list.
     
  3. overseasbbfan1

    overseasbbfan1 1,000+ Posts

    Thanks for info, lewishawks. I was actually thinking we might see her for a few minutes tonight, since she's been back at full practice for a couple of weeks. I guess it depends on whether the staff plan on using her in the Vol contest. If so, then I'd expect for her to see a bit of action this evening. I guess we'll find out in about 12 hours!
     
  4. Slgore76

    Slgore76 100+ Posts

    Per Twitter:
    @MarkRosner3: For those who asked, Karen Aston estimates guard Ariel Atkins (ankle surgery) will return for Big 12 play in January #Longhorns
     
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  5. BabHorn

    BabHorn 10,000+ Posts

    well, this will give LaShann more time to get used to the pace of the game with Ariel out. We will need a tall guard/wing in the Big 12 and NCAAs.
     
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  6. Slgore76

    Slgore76 100+ Posts

    I agree. I think Higgs will work herself into the starting at the 2 guards, with her size and speed, before it's all done. And this is prime opportunity to do it. Ariel will go to that primary wing spot with her size. That could be a lethal combo if Atkins regains her shot as Higgs continues to develop.
     
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  7. Moooooo

    Moooooo 5,000+ Posts

    Would have liked to see Ariel guarding Diamond Deshields.

    Considering how much off-season conditioning and practice time Ariel missed, and it continuing until most of Fall, I am gonna have to keep my expectations low for how much she contributes upon her return. Her return from injury last season was not instant nor did really ever re-gain her form/groove from earlier in 2014.
     
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  8. utfannforlife

    utfannforlife 1,000+ Posts

    I've thought about this since the Tenn game yesterday. She has missed all off season and preseason, which means she will have to play herself back into shape, get her timing and legs back etc, so I've been thinking "what if we redshirt her?"

    I'll know more forsure after the Ms State game, but if we can beat two top 10 teams without her, then why waste an entire season on what would probably be about 10 healthy games?

    Just a thought....................
     
  9. overseasbbfan1

    overseasbbfan1 1,000+ Posts

    She's healthy and practicing, and will be back for conference play. I can't see any way we're not going to see her this season, unless there is a re-injury. We need her, and she wants to play. And beating a couple of ranked teams doesn't mean we're as good as we can be, or will be with Ariel in the rotation. There are many times a player doesn't see action for a significant period of time, but that doesn't mean a season has been wasted. Unless something changes, she'll be back for the start of Big 12 play, which is just 4 weeks away.
     
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  10. Dr. D

    Dr. D 250+ Posts

    Ariel is practicing. Does that mean she's playing in scrimmages, too? If so, I would think they could start working her into games for a few minutes at a time, but they haven't yet. Is there any word?
     
  11. loyallonghorn

    loyallonghorn 500+ Posts

    Coach Aston recently did an interview this week that the earliest we'd see Ariel is in about a week. But the staff wants to make sure Ariel is fully healed and so she might be held out until the conference schedule approaches. She also said Ariel is such a gym rat and though her body was in pain last year, she'd continue to go to the gym, ignoring what her body was telling her. Can't wait for her return.
     
  12. BBV_Horn

    BBV_Horn 1,000+ Posts

    I honestly wish she would redshirt, giving her more time to heal and catch up with the "system" as it is now..but I guess we will see...
     
  13. hoopsalot

    hoopsalot 500+ Posts

    I think the team really needs Ariel for the conference grind and the post season. The reports are that Ariel is healed and practicing. If so, I look forward to her return. We have two more home games after Stanford and before conference. Maybe she will get her feet wet in one or more of those games.
     
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  14. BBV_Horn

    BBV_Horn 1,000+ Posts

    Well, seeing her play vs Arkansas & Sam Houston, i would say she IS for sure back and playing very well...welcome back, Ariel!!
     
  15. Slgore76

    Slgore76 100+ Posts

    No doubt she played well, her game just seems different at this stage. She is not the same player. She was a mid range nightmare for opponent, off the dribble and in set plays. I just haven't seen that player.
     
  16. hoopsalot

    hoopsalot 500+ Posts

    Patience? Ariel has been back only 2 games after missing the entire summer and fall rehabbing from surgery. She played hurt a lot of last year. In only her second game back, she scored 12 points in 19 minutes on 4 of 7 shooting, and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. She also recorded 1 assist, 1 block, and 1 steal against 1 turnover. I thought she played really well. Ariel has a high basketball IQ and is very dedicated. If she stays healthy this year, I think she will blossom.
     
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  17. Slgore76

    Slgore76 100+ Posts

    I hear you. I just use to seeing her in a dominant form. Hopefully she gets going soon.
     
  18. overseasbbfan1

    overseasbbfan1 1,000+ Posts

    Don't feed the troll. Everyone can see how good Ariel looks in just her second game back, hence the whole purpose of the post.
     
  19. Slgore76

    Slgore76 100+ Posts

    No one is trolling Ariel. I would love to see the mid range shooter of old. Even before the injury she seemed to be different player.
     
  20. brnkj

    brnkj 2,500+ Posts

    Finally, someone with some insight, common sense, and who's not an obvious hater.
     
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  21. Bobcat

    Bobcat 500+ Posts

    HOW anyone could criticize Ariel is beyond my comprehension. This young lady has worked VERY HARD to get her health back!!!!! Her attitude, basketball IQ and work ethic are second to none. Get off her back!!!!!
     
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  22. TagHorns

    TagHorns 250+ Posts

    She will be just fine! She had a major surgery as did several others on this team. It takes time to get the body back. Just working out and practicing is totally different than game situations. Depending on what was done it will just take time. She looked pretty good for her first couple of games back. She is playing with different sets of girls also, with the new players in the mix. It's crazy that people expect these kids to be perfect or look as they did before, after putting their bodies through some of these surgeries! They do not WISH for surgery. They put their bodies through the tolls of rigorous practices and games along with crazy weight training (I think this group of ladies works out harder than some of our football boys!). Ariel has the work ethic to get back. She may not be 100% as of yet, but she will get there! She already looks pretty good to me!
     
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  23. DINO22

    DINO22 1,000+ Posts

    Great Job tonight Ariel.
     
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  24. rattfatt

    rattfatt 500+ Posts

    Great game from Ariel tonight, but she has to do it consistently. I won't mind if she shows or proves me wrong.
     
    Last edited: Dec 30, 2015
  25. brnkj

    brnkj 2,500+ Posts

    Ariel and Imani both looked really good. If we don't clean up the FT shooting it's gonna bite us in the butt eventually. Overall, good start to Big 12 play though.
     
  26. BabHorn

    BabHorn 10,000+ Posts

    she has played in three games. and has trended upward in minutes and points every game. smh.
     
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  27. Bobcat

    Bobcat 500+ Posts

    Ariel WAS a consistent performer last year before she was injured.....and that was as a freshman. Yeah.....I'm quite sure she (like the rest of us) is concerned with YOUR perception of consistency!!!!!
     
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  28. rattfatt

    rattfatt 500+ Posts

    You can be sensitive about it all you want. And make excuses as to why she was about a 28% 3 point shooter and did not play very well last year overall. Just like I said, she needs to be consistent. And if you have a problem with that, get over it.
     
    Last edited: Dec 31, 2015
  29. HornView

    HornView 1,000+ Posts

    She was our leading scorer in Big 12 play as a freshman wth ?
     
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  30. rattfatt

    rattfatt 500+ Posts

    Yep, she also shot 29% from the 3 point line in conference play. She also shot 35% overall from the field in conference play. She also led the team in turnovers in conference play.The fact that she lead the team in scoring in conference play with such low shooting percentages and in turnovers along with Nneka getting injured it really shows you why they lost 9 games in conference play. There was no guard / perimeter player who was efficient shooting the ball.
     
    Last edited: Jan 1, 2016

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