2014 - 2015 Jackrabbit WBB season

[jackdaniel]

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AJ made a comment recently--maybe most saw it. He said this year's team is young--over 50% are underclassmen. I guess so--62% of the team minutes are from underclassmen--38% then for upperclassmen. I checked the 2008-2009 team that had only 3 losses I believe and the underclassmen had 36% of the minutes--upperclassmen had 64% of the team minutes. This is basically a complete reversal for this years team. I guess this is why some close games we don't win.

Something I hadn't considered, good research. I knew we were young, but didn't know the underclassmen accounted for that many minutes. Jackrabbit women get the trial by fire treatment, but they become veterans fast. This season's had it's ups and downs, but we are building for the future with this team under the guidance and leadership of some great seniors. The future looks great.

[UWMandSDSU]

Re: 2014 - 2015 Jackrabbit WBB season

AJ made a comment recently--maybe most saw it. He said this year's team is young--over 50% are underclassmen. I guess so--62% of the team minutes are from underclassmen--38% then for upperclassmen. I checked the 2008-2009 team that had only 3 losses I believe and the underclassmen had 36% of the minutes--upperclassmen had 64% of the team minutes. This is basically a complete reversal for this years team. I guess this is why some close games we don't win.

He made a comment on the Jackrabbit Insider on Sunday comparing the % number of minutes played by SDSU underclassmen vs. % of minutes played by upperclassment from USD.

[Southeast]

Re: 2014 - 2015 Jackrabbit WBB season

Since we are on this topic, here's another stat from the USD game. 69% of SDSU points were scored by freshmen/soph.

[jackdaniel]

Re: 2014 - 2015 Jackrabbit WBB season

Since we are on this topic, here's another stat from the USD game. 69% of SDSU points were scored by freshmen/soph.

With our #1 scoring senior sick.....disclaimer. I am excited about the future and the young players contributing both this year and in the future.

[jackdaniel]

Re: 2014 - 2015 Jackrabbit WBB season

AJ made a comment recently--maybe most saw it. He said this year's team is young--over 50% are underclassmen. I guess so--62% of the team minutes are from underclassmen--38% then for upperclassmen. I checked the 2008-2009 team that had only 3 losses I believe and the underclassmen had 36% of the minutes--upperclassmen had 64% of the team minutes. This is basically a complete reversal for this years team. I guess this is why some close games we don't win.

Wish Gabby and Megan could of cut into those minutes a little to get more wins, but very happy we will be a much better team next year because the younger players got valuable game experience. To our programs credit, we are able to absorb the loss of key players a little better than many because of the depth and quality of players we get year after year.

[jackmd]

Re: 2014 - 2015 Jackrabbit WBB season

He made a comment on the Jackrabbit Insider on Sunday comparing the % number of minutes played by SDSU underclassmen vs. % of minutes played by upperclassment from USD.

Playing devil's advocate. Who is in charge of making sure there is that balance between experience and youth? Not like you lose your best players to the WNBA. Not saying AJ is making an excuse because I don't think he is. If he is, I don't buy it.

I might counter by saying Amy Williams is getting more out of players with less talent and manage her rotation and game plan better, especially the last 2 games against SDSU. I'd say that is a ridiculous assumption to make but an assumption some have considered (some being me).

[bigticket1]

Re: 2014 - 2015 Jackrabbit WBB season

Playing devil's advocate. Who is in charge of making sure there is that balance between experience and youth? Not like you lose your best players to the WNBA. Not saying AJ is making an excuse because I don't think he is. If he is, I don't buy it.

I might counter by saying Amy Williams is getting more out of players with less talent and manage her rotation and game plan better, especially the last 2 games against SDSU. I'd say that is a ridiculous assumption to make but an assumption some have considered (some being me).

I agree with the balance between classes. There are situations like the senior class where injuries happen that no one can control. But then we have a one person junior class where the only player is getting limited back-up minutes. I am trying to remember who was originally recruited in this junior class. I believe Jessica Hart , who didn't work out was in that class. Were there any more or was in only a two-person class to start with ?

[krak-r-jacks]

Re: 2014 - 2015 Jackrabbit WBB season

Playing devil's advocate. Who is in charge of making sure there is that balance between experience and youth? Not like you lose your best players to the WNBA. Not saying AJ is making an excuse because I don't think he is. If he is, I don't buy it.

I might counter by saying Amy Williams is getting more out of players with less talent and manage her rotation and game plan better, especially the last 2 games against SDSU. I'd say that is a ridiculous assumption to make but an assumption some have considered (some being me).

bingo on your final comments. i was in the camp that thought usd hit a homerun with the amy williams hire---and, i'll go as far to say if she pulls off another summit championship this year, her name will become very attractive amongst schools that may be in the running for a new head coach.

[Roy]

Re: 2014 - 2015 Jackrabbit WBB season

Looking back, apparently we only had the 2 scholarships available, Jessica and Chloe signed. Also in the mix that year - Catilin Duffy, Augie, Heidi Hoff, USD and Riley Nordgaard, Colo State (?).

[SUPERBUNNY]

Re: 2014 - 2015 Jackrabbit WBB season

bingo on your final comments. i was in the camp that thought usd hit a homerun with the amy williams hire---and, i'll go as far to say if she pulls off another summit championship this year, her name will become very attractive amongst schools that may be in the running for a new head coach.

I agree on the great hire for USD and she will get a lot of looks if the success keeps up. I expect a war in Sioux Falls between USD and SDSU for the title. Being female gives her a big advantage on getting a ****** job. If AJ was a woman he would have been snapped up from here a long time ago IMHO.

I still think that come tournament time the Jacks will be playing their best ball and they will win it all in Sioux Falls. This team has enough talent to challenge a higher ranked team in the tourney. Let's hope they get the chance!

SUPERBUNNY

[2002jack]

Re: 2014 - 2015 Jackrabbit WBB season

Looking back, apparently we only had the 2 scholarships available, Jessica and Chloe signed. Also in the mix that year - Catilin Duffy, Augie, Heidi Hoff, USD and Riley Nordgaard, Colo State (?).

Duffy started at Colorado State, and has now transferred to USD. She is redshirting on transfer rules. Nordgaard started at Augie, and transferred to Montana State, now redshirting on transfer rules. I believe both will be in their junior seasons next year.

[krak-r-jacks]

Re: 2014 - 2015 Jackrabbit WBB season

I agree on the great hire for USD and she will get a lot of looks if the success keeps up. I expect a war in Sioux Falls between USD and SDSU for the title. Being female gives her a big advantage on getting a ****** job. If AJ was a woman he would have been snapped up from here a long time ago IMHO.

I still think that come tournament time the Jacks will be playing their best ball and they will win it all in Sioux Falls. This team has enough talent to challenge a higher ranked team in the tourney. Let's hope they get the chance!

SUPERBUNNY

you could very well be right about AJ. when there was chatter about the minny job, i really wondered if he would be in the running. there were comments made by some that cover gopher sports that stated there is no way minny hires a male for a coach.

it should be an interesting summit tourney. i hope you are correct they will be playing there best ball come tourney time.

[Jacks#1Fan]

Re: 2014 - 2015 Jackrabbit WBB season

bingo on your final comments. i was in the camp that thought usd hit a homerun with the amy williams hire---and, i'll go as far to say if she pulls off another summit championship this year, her name will become very attractive amongst schools that may be in the running for a new head coach.

Williams may prove to be a good coach, but I wouldn't start out giving her that much credit right away. I think that USD may be one of the top three teams this year, but there is a lot of season left. Noticed that JackMD pointed out the last two times we played USD. The tournament win was certainly a big body blow, but we beat them twice last year including on their own floor. Then we came close, again in the Dome, without Waytashek playing. I venture to say that if they came up with Contreras, and played on our floor, it wouldn't be close. I'll take AJ any day.

[Nidaros]

Re: 2014 - 2015 Jackrabbit WBB season

Williams may prove to be a good coach, but I wouldn't start out giving her that much credit right away. I think that USD may be one of the top three teams this year, but there is a lot of season left. Noticed that JackMD pointed out the last two times we played USD. The tournament win was certainly a big body blow, but we beat them twice last year including on their own floor. Then we came close, again in the Dome, without Waytashek playing. I venture to say that if they came up with Contreras, and played on our floor, it wouldn't be close. I'll take AJ any day.

Agree AJ any day. I could be very surprised, but I think he has found a home here at SDSU. How many little people does he go home to every night? At least two.

[Captain Jack]

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Congratulations Megan,

Waytashek Two for Two: http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.d...B_OEM_ID=15000

BROOKINGS, S.D.—Senior Megan Waytashek (Lino Lakes, Minn.) picked up her second honor Monday when she was named the Summit League Player of the Week after helping the South Dakota State women’s basketball team to a 1-0 week. Waytashek, who was named the College Sports Madness Summit League Mid-Major Player of the Week earlier in the day, earned her second Summit League Player of the Week honor this season and fifth of her career.