For those of you on this board (not everyone, just a few posters) who questioned Goestenkors' recuiting, consider this: For the first time in the history of the girls' McDonald's All-America game (first game was 2002), Duke will not be represented. In fact, until this year, Duke had TWO commitments play in EVERY game: 2002: Mistie Bass, Brooke Smith 2003: Brittany Hunter, Alison Bales 2004: Wanisha Smith, Chante Black 2005: Abby Waner, Carrem Gay 2006: Joy Cheek, Bridgette Mitchell 2007: Krystal Thomas, Jasmine Thomas Now, being a Burger girl doesn't predict future success. But all of these non-freshmen players have had very solid careers, including some form of all-conference recognition. So while Duke did not have a Burger girl this year, Gail, despite getting a late start at Texas (since she was recruiting for Duke before that), still managed to get a commitment from one.
Thanks Cam. Most of us (not all, of course ) know full well how fortunate we are to have Coach G and her staff here at Texas. We are fully aware of her (and the staff's) recruiting prowess and we know that good things are just around the corner. Thanks for pointing us toward our future - we need all the help we can get!
Also it is interesting that Ashley Gayle is the only Mickie D player in the B12! Player College LaSondria Barrett LSU Ayanna Dunning LSU Destini Hughes LSU Lynetta Kizer Maryland Shenise Johnson Miami Samantha Prahalis Ohio State Chelsey Lee Rutgers April Sykes Rutgers Jasmine Dixon Rutgers Nikki Speed Rutgers Brooklyn Pope Rutgers Nneka Ogwumike Stanford Amber Gray Tennessee Glory Johnson Tennessee Alicia Manning Tennessee Shekinna Stricklel Tennessee Alyssia Brewer Tennessee Ashley Gayle Texas Elena Delle Donne Uconn Tiffany Hayes Uconn Chay Shegog UNC Shela White UNC Ashley Corral USC Briana Gilbreath USC College No. of Players Tennessee 5 Rutgers 5 LSU 3 UNC 2 Uconn 2 USC 2 Maryland 1 Miami 1 Ohio State 1 Stanford 1 Texas 1 Conference No. of Players SEC 8 BE 7 ACC 4 Pac-10 3 Big-10 1 Big-12 1 _________________
Watch the differences in the post next year.Her and Ashley will make a good tag team together.I also look for one of the freshmam guards to eventually take a spot starting next year. Energy will be the difference.Remember this post, and pay close attention.
