...clearly #1: South Carolina. They got Jordan Lee who is similar to Tessa Johnson. But should be starting after Tessa gets drafted. 

LSU will be #2. Great portal additions and incoming recruits. Mulkey will have her easy schedule to work out the kinks and foster illusions of grandeur. She has some size in the front court too. 

Texas #3. We will be battling out. So much will depend on how quickly the new players adapt to playing offense and defense. Can Preston top or equal Rori? 

Kentucky #4: Great coach who has recruited and portaled really well. Strong returner too. 

OU: Aaliyah Chavez! 

Concur with your assessment.

You’re forgetting Vanderbilt who I’d put above Texas. And honestly, I’d put Kentucky and probably Tennessee above Texas, too. I’m sorry, I might love Texas, but I’m a realist. I don’t know what’s going on with this program but it’s Madison and a lot of youth. That’s risky and scary, in my opinion, and I am disappointed it’s come to this for Booker’s senior year. 

Edited April 30Apr 30 by TexasEx_10

I'm similar 

SoCar

LSU

Vandy 

Then you get to Kentucky and Texas IMO

50 minutes ago, TexasEx_10 said:

You’re forgetting Vanderbilt who I’d put above Texas. And honestly, I’d put Kentucky and probably Tennessee above Texas, too. I’m sorry, I might love Texas, but I’m a realist. I don’t know what’s going on with this program but it’s Madison and a lot of youth. That’s risky and scary, in my opinion, and I am disappointed it’s come to this for Booker’s senior year. 

Something is wrong. Heard from a basketball fan connected to a player (now transferred ), that after the HC crazy rant, things got worst. A couple of the players families told their daughters to transfer. The old way of coaching doesn't work now. Apparently,  Vic forgot there was a transfer portal.

I'm sure Bobby knows alot more about what happened behind closed doors. 

31 minutes ago, Ronald Dato said:

Something is wrong. Heard from a basketball fan connected to a player (now transferred ), that after the HC crazy rant, things got worst. A couple of the players families told their daughters to transfer. The old way of coaching doesn't work now. Apparently,  Vic forgot there was a transfer portal.

The old way of coaching? He’s made two Final Four appearances in a row. 

1 hour ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

I'm similar 

SoCar

LSU

Vandy 

Then you get to Kentucky and Texas IMO

why did but so nothing in the portal honestly?  is he really depending on freshman to waste bookers last year?

12 minutes ago, LILP said:

The old way of coaching? He’s made two Final Four appearances in a row. 

He still treats some players like crapp. 

1 hour ago, LILP said:

The old way of coaching? He’s made two Final Four appearances in a row. 

Vic lost his cool in his rant. Old school or not, he came off like a jerk. He embarrassed himself and the University. Just my opinion….

4 hours ago, TexasEx_10 said:

You’re forgetting Vanderbilt who I’d put above Texas. And honestly, I’d put Kentucky and probably Tennessee above Texas, too. I’m sorry, I might love Texas, but I’m a realist. I don’t know what’s going on with this program but it’s Madison and a lot of youth. That’s risky and scary, in my opinion, and I am disappointed it’s come to this for Booker’s senior year. 

Good point. I did forget them. 

1 hour ago, Lotie Dah said:

Vic lost his cool in his rant. Old school or not, he came off like a jerk. He embarrassed himself and the University. Just my opinion….

I think he regrets doing that. He had a moment where he manifested Woody Hayes. Now that's old school coaching. 

It should have been an Augie Garrido style moment in the locker room, but he was so embarrassed by the team getting absolutely smoked that he lost it in the press conference.

Gotta wait until the 2027-28 season for them to make another deep run imo.  This upcoming season will be the equivalent of the 2025 football team’s season.

Let's hope the new girls can blend quickly. Some have experience playing together at AAU tournaments. There's familiarity there. Itute is a beast. Just wait and see.  I love her game.