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Post by kaBOOOOM on Dec 30, 2013 21:29:36 GMT -5
Granato is a 2014 recruit or 2015? I was pretty impressed with alot of videos I've seen of her. Granato is a 2015 recruit.
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Post by Mix Breed-TEXAS,HI,LBSU on Dec 30, 2013 21:44:29 GMT -5
I think she'll be pretty good for Hawai'i then.
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Post by madonna on Dec 30, 2013 22:07:49 GMT -5
volleyballfan99- Granato is a completely different than Tai. Different hitter, different passer and different player. According to coaches, Granato received multiple scholarship offers so walking on to any team was not an option. McKenna seems to be a much more complete player (and fearless player) than Olevao was like at Punahou too. It's too bad that Olevao very rarely played backrow at Punahou. It would have made a world of difference for her had she did played a lot of backrow before coming into the college level, in my opinion.
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Post by ACE on Dec 30, 2013 23:23:52 GMT -5
I was quick to put down Tai, but as someone mentioned - and I must agree - she's made huge improvements from high school, freshmen year, to last year. I will give her that. She works hard. Sometimes it shows on the court and sometimes it does not. At least you could see the hard work in terms of her athleticism and quickness. I just hope it turns those athleticism into volleyball skills (passing, hitting efficiently, blocking) and she'll be okay.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Dec 31, 2013 16:31:45 GMT -5
I was quick to put down Tai, but as someone mentioned - and I must agree - she's made huge improvements from high school, freshmen year, to last year. I will give her that. She works hard. Sometimes it shows on the court and sometimes it does not. At least you could see the hard work in terms of her athleticism and quickness. I just hope it turns those athleticism into volleyball skills (passing, hitting efficiently, blocking) and she'll be okay. If tai can improve, she would be good, but I just dont see her improving her pct that much
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Post by WahineFan44 on Dec 31, 2013 22:35:23 GMT -5
And im actually going to take back what i said about granato. After watching more videos, she actually has alot of potential.
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Post by fetchin on Dec 31, 2013 23:27:13 GMT -5
And im actually going to take back what i said about granato. After watching more videos, she actually has alot of potential. You mean you changed your mind just seconds after finding out Granato made the top 50 juniors list.... How transparent can you be? No wonder you are so annoying.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Jan 1, 2014 0:42:38 GMT -5
And im actually going to take back what i said about granato. After watching more videos, she actually has alot of potential. You mean you changed your mind just seconds after finding out Granato made the top 50 juniors list.... How transparent can you be? No wonder you are so annoying. I actually posted this because seeing her in the top 50 made me google her a little more to see more videos. I only saw one youtube video.And actially when i googled her, a thread on this site came up and provided a video of her ALL around game. So stop being a troll. And im annoying? Thats lovely. Im so hurt that an anonymous person on a volleyball website thinks im annyoing.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Jan 1, 2014 0:49:04 GMT -5
And im actually going to take back what i said about granato. After watching more videos, she actually has alot of potential. You mean you changed your mind just seconds after finding out Granato made the top 50 juniors list.... How transparent can you be? No wonder you are so annoying. And the fact you seem to quote me all the time, while mot providing anything intellectual to the conversation really says alot about you.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Jan 1, 2014 0:51:55 GMT -5
And im actually going to take back what i said about granato. After watching more videos, she actually has alot of potential. You mean you changed your mind just seconds after finding out Granato made the top 50 juniors list.... How transparent can you be? No wonder you are so annoying. Also being a top 50 recruit doesnt really impress me. I was impressed with alohi from kamehameha and she wasnt a top 50 recruit. I was impressed with casey castillo long before i knew she was a top recruit.
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Post by vballfreak808 on Jan 1, 2014 4:22:55 GMT -5
I'm wondering what the spring practices will be like. There will only be Vorster in the middle as Adolpho is still in basketball season. There will be only be three defensive specialists/liberos which hasn't happen in a while since at one point Shoji had seven in the fall of recent years. There also will possibly be a few indoor players playing sand (Long/Manu-Olevau/Mendoza/Higgins/Taylor).
Speaking of the 2014 team, there can be many different combinations for a starting line-up. I may get some hate for this but I think Manu-Olevau will still be in the mix for a starting spot. There were a few times she showed potential and they could use her at a full time right side player so she wouldn't have to pass. I'm wondering how Passi fits into the mix because haven't seen her play but have heard good things about her. Higgins seems to have the setter position locked up but if Goodman is fully healthy I can see her become a blocking setter like what Minnesota did subbing in Schau/Howard for Palmer when in the front row. Mendoza and Kahakai fighting for the libero spot should be interesting. Whoever doesn't win will get playing time as a serving/defensive specialist. Vorster does well in the beginning and end of the season as she seems to have a slump in midseason so hopefully with more sets she will have the right determination all season. Adolpho had her ups and downs but Shoji predicted when she came that she could be an All-American by the time she leaves so maybe it will happen. Then I'm wondering how Taylor does as an all around outside. I know she played in the back row but that was back right and it is way different from middle back and she will have to pass.
The play of the freshman is a bit iffy. Kahakai is the most probable to play. Greeley was ranked high as a high schooler and brings some power but I'm wondering if she can handle playing six rotations unless they do what they did with Taylor only playing front row as a freshman. I'm hoping either Maglio or Huff redshirts to save a year. Whoever doesn't redshirt should get a lot of playing time as a backup so they get the feel of the game. Does anyone know if Guinasso is still going committed to indoors because Cindy says she might not which leaves four back row players.
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Post by jr67 on Jan 1, 2014 6:16:14 GMT -5
Unless they get a transfer Maglio is not going to redshirt. They're going to need to have a third middle. Not sure if they are planning to use Huff in the middle or the outside but she sounds like she's the rawest of the incoming frosh so is most likely to redshirt. They should also have Mitchem coming in 2015.
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Post by Mix Breed-TEXAS,HI,LBSU on Jan 1, 2014 14:23:49 GMT -5
I believe Hawai'i will be real strong come 2015. Greely will have a year along with Passi and maybe Maglio and Huff if they don't redshirt. Taylor will have a year experience as well. I'm more excited to see them 2015 than next season but still hopeful we can somewhat crack into the top 10. Is Casey also a 2015 recruit? Mitchem will be here in 2015 as well.....
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Post by WahineFan44 on Jan 1, 2014 14:26:40 GMT -5
I believe Hawai'i will be real strong come 2015. Greely will have a year along with Passi and maybe Maglio and Huff if they don't redshirt. Taylor will have a year experience as well. I'm more excited to see them 2015 than next season but still hopeful we can somewhat crack into the top 10. Is Casey also a 2015 recruit? Mitchem will be here in 2015 as well..... Yes casey is a 2015 recruit and im really excited about her. I was wondering why she did not play this year, but someone said she had a torn acl.
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Post by 5100 on Jan 1, 2014 14:27:16 GMT -5
I'm wondering what the spring practices will be like. There will only be Vorster in the middle as Adolpho is still in basketball season. There will be only be three defensive specialists/liberos which hasn't happen in a while since at one point Shoji had seven in the fall of recent years. There also will possibly be a few indoor players playing sand (Long/Manu-Olevau/Mendoza/Higgins/Taylor). Speaking of the 2014 team, there can be many different combinations for a starting line-up. I may get some hate for this but I think Manu-Olevau will still be in the mix for a starting spot. There were a few times she showed potential and they could use her at a full time right side player so she wouldn't have to pass. I'm wondering how Passi fits into the mix because haven't seen her play but have heard good things about her. Higgins seems to have the setter position locked up but if Goodman is fully healthy I can see her become a blocking setter like what Minnesota did subbing in Schau/Howard for Palmer when in the front row. Mendoza and Kahakai fighting for the libero spot should be interesting. Whoever doesn't win will get playing time as a serving/defensive specialist. Vorster does well in the beginning and end of the season as she seems to have a slump in midseason so hopefully with more sets she will have the right determination all season. Adolpho had her ups and downs but Shoji predicted when she came that she could be an All-American by the time she leaves so maybe it will happen. Then I'm wondering how Taylor does as an all around outside. I know she played in the back row but that was back right and it is way different from middle back and she will have to pass. The play of the freshman is a bit iffy. Kahakai is the most probable to play. Greeley was ranked high as a high schooler and brings some power but I'm wondering if she can handle playing six rotations unless they do what they did with Taylor only playing front row as a freshman. I'm hoping either Maglio or Huff redshirts to save a year. Whoever doesn't redshirt should get a lot of playing time as a backup so they get the feel of the game. Does anyone know if Guinasso is still going committed to indoors because Cindy says she might not which leaves four back row players. Well, I can only hope Vorster works on her timing and adding variety to her arsenal. And blocking. Basically work on being an actual presence in the middle. Being the only middle in the spring will give her more reps. Olevao will be in the mix due to two things: she improves on all aspects of her game, or because UH has no choice but to put her on the court, like this past season. Higgins should be solid at setter, and I'm hoping Kyra Goodman turns out to be a pleasant surprise. Taylor can work on handling more passing responsibilities and shouldering the bulk of the offense. She has no choice since that is the UH system. The three back row specialists can get some valuable reps. Mendoza will be in the mix for libero in the fall, Kawamura needs to work on her serving AND defense if she wants an expanded role this coming season. Or be a consistent passer if she is to be in the libero mix, especially since she was already the No. 2 libero at the beginning of the 2013 season. Ponce has seen the least time, so the spring season could give her valuable experience. Very interested in what Passi can provide. If she can come up with what Satele did in her two years at UH, she'd have a slot. Ginger Long - I really hope she improves enough to be of some use. I hope the newcomers make a quick transition especially the middles. Yes, both starters return, but with Hartong gone, UH could really use an upgrade at both middle spots. Outside hitter has no depth, with Taylor being the only proven player. Newbies better be ready to contribute, because unless Olevao and Long make gigantic strides, it's going to be a long (short) season. So fall players: 1 Ginger Long, OH/DS, 5-11 5 Kyra Goodman, S, 5-11 7 Tayler Higgins, S, 5-9 8 Nikki Taylor, OH, 6-3 9 Jade Vorster, MB, 6-4 10 Tai Manu-Olevao, OH, 6-0 12 Keani Passi, OPP, 5-9 14 Sarah Mendoza, Lib./DS, 5-5 16 Kayla Kawamura, Lib./DS, 5-4 20 Katiana Ponce, DS, 5-3 If there is going to be a spring match, Vorster will have to play both middle positions if Adolpho is unavailable. Or maybe Goodman will play some middle. Taylor will probably be joined by Long on the left, with Higgins setting and Passi opposite. If Goodman has Thurlby-like attacking skills, she might also play opposite. I see Mendoza and Kawamura taking turns at libero with Ponce as a defensive sub.
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