at the bottom of the announcement in the DRC of the 2 new Assistants, there was a blurb about next year's schedule.

Non Conference - SMU, Mississippi State, and Arizona are confirmed.

I know it's not even pre-season but wanted to share what I saw at the Rec.

Some of the men's/women's teams were at the rec playing pick up. I watched for a little while and I won't say I was impressed (after all, it isn't even pre-season), but I think hopes should remain high. I had to do a little research to make sure I had everybody right.

The men that I recognized:
Alonzo Edwards
Dominique Johnson
RJ McGhee
Shannon Shorter

I was impressed (so to speak) with the ability of the 2 recruits to get above the rim. Edwards was a blocking machine - tossing alot of shots with his head near the rim. McGhee is a scorer with alot of hops. I think it's safe to say the men have reloaded. Johnson & Shorter weren't really playing - they were doing some conditioning and shooting around.

The women that I recognized:
Ravven Brown
Raquel Cuffie
Kasondra Foreman
Jasmine Godbolt
Alyssa Hankins
Brittney Hudson
Denetra Kellum
Laura McCoy
Desiree Nelson
Tamara Torru

Also playing were
Alisha Filmore (SMU)
Brianna Hypolite (Rice)
Brittney James
Danielle Robinson (OK) - Future WNBA

Of all the recruits... I was most impressed with Hankins. Her handle is tight. She can drive, dish, and pull up (and take a hit). She was also making good decisions with the ball. I also like McCoy's game. She's still a little green (for the college level) but is fearless and was not afraid of mixing it up with Robinson. Nelson needs some meat on her bones. She was unable to guard the older guards and I only saw her penetrate the lane twice. She did show flashes of skill - so maybe she was just a little intimidated by the older girls. Foreman was sketchy, threw the ball away a few times and likes to sit on the 3 pt line (but didn't really make any 3's). It is, HOWEVER, just pick up (and not even pre-season) so, no way of telling how the players would do in a real game when they get in shape and the X's and O's are implemented.

Nice to hear that Edwards and McGhee are already in town working out. (as well as several of the female recruits).

Good report, sounds like there could be a lot of help at the point. I think a good point could have made a lot of difference last year, maybe as much as 3 or 4 more. wins. Sounds like a great turnout for the WBB team for summer workouts.

Looks like Drake is on the schedule

www.godrakebulldogs.com/SportSelect.dbml...8128&SPSID=71374

UTPA - December 10 (away)
grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/txpa/sports...11SeasonSchedule.pdf