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Sorry for the delay folks! Here goes –

DAHT’s take on the WSSU’s Women’s Team:

R. RECTOR: Where’s your swag mama? I hear you’re one of the most prolific players that’s ever been in the Winston Salem high school circuit. I want to see it. It’s like your confidence is shot. I SEE the potential, but it’s like, when you’re on the court, you don’t wanna make ANY mistakes because you feel like you’re on a yo-yo. Shoot mama. Shoot. Shoot. SHOOT! I see when you miss a three pointer, you get SO frustrated. Don’t. Let it come to you. I’d suggest in the gym shooting 300 3’s a day! Why not?

V. WOODS – 24 and 18 the other night. Great showing. I love your game girlie. As soon as we get some size to compliment you, we can move you to the 4 and you can REALLY get off!!!

C. BRADFORD – I got love for all of our lady rams, but Corb’s my favorite. I got a chance to see her hoop a game in high school and was very impressed. I want you to get your swag back too! Don’t let Coach steal your game. I can see the lack of confidence in your game when you’re out there (because whenever there’s a mistake, turnover or missed shot, you immediately look to the bench), so I KNOW the opposition can see it too, ya know? Attack the basket, and MAKE YOUR LAY-UPS!!! Keep shooting!

P. HARRELL – Enjoying your game, your swag, and your leadership on the court. I hear people whispering, saying “she never shoots”. Cool. You don’t have to. You’re one hell of a PG with some kick ass vision; keep going hard.
M. Bumpus – At first sight, I thought you were just a ball hogging, shoot every time you get the ball, Freshman. I was wrong. You got game lil mama. EVERY TIME you shoot, I REALLY believe the ball’s going in. You showed just how clutch you were against Norfolk State. A bandage on your chin from a collision at mid court(similar to the one that has Kee resting a couple games) and you’re still hitting clutch free throws and jumping right in the mix of inbound passes to get fouled? Awesome. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you lil homie!

K. WORTHY –Missing 2 clutch free throws and a blatant turn over to a winless Norfolk team is unacceptable. I see the brace, and I know you’re not 100%, but I just expect so much from you mama. I expect the ball in your hands in the clutch. You at the free throw line hitting clutch ft’s, not Bumpus. YOU! YOU! YOU! I was expecting this to be YOU’RE team this year! You’re the last one. Of the Richae’s, and Sholanda’s, and Tonkins’, YOU’RE the last one! And you owe em more than you’ve been giving.

COACH STOKES – First off, I’m NO COACH. Couldn’t do it, and applaud anyone who puts on those shoes, BUT, I don’t know what the problem is. Is it size? Is it lack of discipline? Do the players feel if they make one mistake (missed shot, turnover, etc.) their butts will be on the bench NEXT dead ball? If not, why do players IMMEDIATELY look to the bench when there is a mess up? Why doesn’t it appear our girls get so flustered when they are pressed, and OUR press is broken SO easily? How often do the girls have a grueling practice for 2 or 3 hours with NO BALL? How many free throws do the ladies have to shoot EACH practice?

I know it must be difficult to recruit, when they can’t compete for a Championship, but I remember an ENTIRE team being cut (and the only person staying is Worthy) and I haven’t seen that move produce MORE wins. I do believe we have some talented ladies, but they seem to be holding back. Why? Let em play Coach! Let em get they Swagger back, I mean, what’s the worst that can happen? We lose?

Ok. So digest that, and I’m working on the Men’s team. Don’t think I’ll have as much positive to say about the fellas though! PLEASE LEAVE COMMENTS!! And you can leave em anonymously.

Chuuch