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Paopao to South Carolina
Wow...transferring to one of the elite powers in college basketball.
Will be interesting to see if she starts?
Graves seems to have lost some of his touch as Oregon has not been able to sustain his previous successes.
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Re: Paopao to South Carolina
Since there is less parity in the women's game than the men's game, if you had to choose a school where you would realistically have a chance to earn a ring now there are about five schools to choose from. She chose well.
Graves had a championship run stopped short by C19 and from there never recovered. Since that time, a liberal transfer portal coupled by NIL have stripped away any continuity from the program, having basically to rebuild each season- like the men's program, the softball program, etc. On top of that, he has no issues calling out poor play and practicing and that hurts feelings. He and Altman facing similar issues and handling them with relatively the same approaches.
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Re: Paopao to South Carolina
I haven't watched much women's basketball the last couple years.
But one thing I always thought to myself when I did, is how unimpressed I was with Paopao as a player and a leader. I'm shocked South Carolina would take her. Maybe I'm just all wet?
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Re: Paopao to South Carolina
Two points...
1) I was surprised too at her going to South Carolina so I Googled their team and they MAY lose up to 7 seniors!
2) I don't think Altman and Graves PUBLICLY calling out players is an effective strategy. Does anyone feel like either program is improving?
With the Transfer Portal it is easy to say goodbye in a second. Keep it behind closed doors.
Personally I think they are blaming players for their shortcomings as LEADERS. They recruit and coach the players...adjust your approach to both. Bring in different attitudes. When you(Graves) have an entire recruiting class transfer out before becoming seniors, it is time to look in the mirror rather than point fingers.
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