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Dr. V 
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11-08-17 06:10 PM - Post#235696    

Well, the pregame writeup is up, and Engles is starting all upperclassmen: Smith, Hickman, Castlin, Meisner and Tape.

 
mrjames 
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Re: Nova
11-08-17 06:12 PM - Post#235697    
    In response to Dr. V

A bit surprising given what I've been hearing about the frosh class. I'd expect at least 3 frosh to see rotation minutes.

 
Columbia 37P6 
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11-08-17 07:14 PM - Post#235703    
    In response to mrjames

Meanwhile, Coach Megan Griffith and her Lady Lions just received a commitment from Sydney Brown, an outstanding player from Blair Academy. ESPN has Brown as a three-star recruit with a 90 rating. Griffith is an excellent coach and recruiter. Look for the Lady Lions to rise to the top of the Ivy League in the not so distant future!

 
Columbia 37P6 
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11-08-17 07:31 PM - Post#235705    
    In response to Columbia 37P6

I agree with Mr. James--"a bit surprising," but certainly not shocking inasmuch as it is the opening game of the season and it is Engles' style to substitute freely and often. It makes sense to me that Engles would start his veterans in the opening game of the season at Villanova; however, Faulds, Bibbs, Brumant, Henson and Stefanani will probably all see significant playing time against Villanova, and perhaps even early in the contest.

 
Chet Forte 
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11-08-17 07:45 PM - Post#235706    
    In response to Columbia 37P6

This starting lineup makes a lot of sense to me.


 
internetter 
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11-08-17 08:11 PM - Post#235708    
    In response to Chet Forte

Adlesh will be a fairly early sub, being a good 3-pt shooter and floor general.
west coast fan


 
whitakk 
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11-08-17 09:08 PM - Post#235710    
    In response to internetter

Practices differ by athletic department but the public "projected starters" aren't always in line with the coaches' actual plan.

Last year's game one preview listed five returning players as starters, but Smith and Killingsworth both started instead;
http://www.gocolumbialions.com//pdf9/5071307.pdf?S...

So don't take the game notes as gospel.

 
Columbia 37P6 
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11-08-17 09:30 PM - Post#235711    
    In response to whitakk

That's a great point. Thanks!

 
Columbia Alum 
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11-08-17 10:00 PM - Post#235713    
    In response to Columbia 37P6

Let's hope tape has improved and gets some serious playing time. This year he could become a force to be reckoned with.

 
Columbia 37P6 
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11-09-17 11:47 AM - Post#235730    
    In response to Columbia Alum

I mentioned the recent commitment of 3-star/90 rated Sydney Brown yesterday, as an indication of how well Coach Griffith's Lady Lions are recruiting this year. Here the other known commitments:

Mikayla Markham-- point guard,St Rose, Belmar, N.J (one of the best guards in New Jersey)

Sienna Durr--6'0" forward, Grinnell H.S., Grinnell, Iowa, (high-scoring athletic forward who is also a standout hurdler)

Hannah Pratt--6'1" forward, Boca Raton H.S. Boca Raton Florida (strong frontcourt player).

And certainly more to come........

 
cc66 
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Nova
11-09-17 01:29 PM - Post#235743    
    In response to Columbia 37P6

This lineup is not unexpected. While most of the first years will get some playing time, players with seniority are hard to dislodge unless like last year, the difference is = Smith over C.J. Davis.

Amid tomorrow's anticipated loss, we should look for positive signs such as better defense (keeping Villanova below its projected 88 pts), Castlin's return to form, Tape and Smith's development, and of course, whether when they do play, the first years show the promise that everyone has talked about.

Edited by cc66 on 11-09-17 01:30 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.

 
hoopsfan 
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11-09-17 01:54 PM - Post#235745    
    In response to Columbia 37P6

Another Columbia commit is Madison Hardy a 5'9" guard from Good Counsel in Maryland. She is ranked #20 in the DC/VA/Md area, bracketed by commits to Elon, Richmond and BC.

 
rbg 
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11-09-17 02:05 PM - Post#235749    
    In response to hoopsfan

Thanks Columbia 37P6 and hoopsfan. I will put that info on the Women's Recruiting thread at the conference page.

I remember seeing Hannah Pratt's commitment this summer, since she was high school teammates with Harvard first-year Rachel Levy.

Coach Griffith does have things looking up for the program. This year, though, may be a tough one for the team. Last year, they were 10-3 in non-conference, then Josie Little had a season-ending injury and they went 3-11 in the conference.

The Lions get Little back, but they lost Oliver, Koerner and Surloff. Zimmerman is one of the nation's best scorers and she will certainly get her points. Hopefully, they will be able to get another good front court player and improved three point shooting this year. If the recruits are as good as noted in your posts, thing should only get better.

 
internetter 
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11-09-17 02:21 PM - Post#235751    
    In response to rbg

AD: Columbia senior Camille Zimmerman has been named to the preseason watch list for the inaugural Katrina McClain Award, recognizing the top power forward in women’s NCAA Division I college basketball. The award is presented by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Women’s Basketball Coaches Association.
west coast fan


 
Chet Forte 
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11-09-17 02:41 PM - Post#235754    
    In response to internetter

Kevin Whitaker at nyc buckets picks Jaron Faulds for ROY.


 
roarlionroar 
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11-11-17 05:26 PM - Post#235943    
    In response to Chet Forte

Castlin is okay.

 
Columbia 37P6 
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11-11-17 06:27 PM - Post#235947    
    In response to roarlionroar

That's great news! Thanks.

 
Columbia Alum 
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11-11-17 07:04 PM - Post#235950    
    In response to roarlionroar

That's a relief! He's a fighter.

 
Murph 
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Nova
11-12-17 09:52 AM - Post#235967    
    In response to Columbia Alum

The lack of an appearance from Randall Brumant makes me think that Engles is going to put four guards on the floor for a lot of minutes each game this season.

This is consistent with the way Engles coached at NJIT, where he gave guards the overwhelming majority of the minutes...and ran.

We haven't really seen Columbia run the fast break very effectively yet during Engles tenure. I'm looking forward to seeing the team run more and more over this and the coming seasons.

 
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