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Post by al on May 7, 2018 11:47:38 GMT -5
Duke is getting a very good recruiting class for this 2018. Additionally, the 2019 class class is also excellent and includes Camille Nazor a top 50 setter out of Kiva/Assumption HS in Louisville. That should help their setting problems greatly for the next few years.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2018 11:50:30 GMT -5
I do think Nagele is going to get Duke back to being strong again. She has some home grown recruits to. The question for teams like UNC, Duke, GA Tech will be how fast does their youth mature.
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Post by mpr2477 on May 9, 2018 22:46:50 GMT -5
My Top 8. I think it could be quite competitive this season
(The ONLY women’s sport that Pitt is decent in the acc at!) 1. PITT. They bring back pretty much everybody from last year’s championship team 2. DUKE. If Meyer is healthy all year, and their star studded freshmen perform, they’ll be good. Nelson must be an improved setter in year 2. 3. FSU. Lost a lot of firepower, but bring in strong transfers/freshmen. Back line should be very good especially w/ transfer Wicinski. 4. MIAMI.. Offense should be a problem, as 4 top 6 hitters return, plus two highly recruited hitters. The problem could be their defense. 5. L’VILLE. Return depth at OH, and S Rivera should step in nicely for the departed Eaken. But loss of MH’s Dejong and Clark is a concern 6. NOTRE DAME. Yeoman, Nunge and DeJarld are key returnees, and Niego is a stud frosh. Must find a setter to replace Holt 7. UNC. Injuries and transfers have hurt what could have been a championship year. Easterly is a strong returnee at MH. Frosh Cox & Bell, plus Nebraska transfer Atherton will need to step up 8. UVA. A very young team that will only be better this year, along with a very good recruiting class
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Post by ProfessorPlum on May 10, 2018 6:50:07 GMT -5
My Top 8. I think it could be quite competitive this season (The ONLY women’s sport that Pitt is decent in the acc at!) 1. PITT. They bring back pretty much everybody from last year’s championship team 2. DUKE. If Meyer is healthy all year, and their star studded freshmen perform, they’ll be good. Nelson must be an improved setter in year 2. 3. FSU. Lost a lot of firepower, but bring in strong transfers/freshmen. Back line should be very good especially w/ transfer Wicinski. 4. MIAMI.. Offense should be a problem, as 4 top 6 hitters return, plus two highly recruited hitters. The problem could be their defense. 5. L’VILLE. Return depth at OH, and S Rivera should step in nicely for the departed Eaken. But loss of MH’s Dejong and Clark is a concern 6. NOTRE DAME. Yeoman, Nunge and DeJarld are key returnees, and Niego is a stud frosh. Must find a setter to replace Holt 7. UNC. Injuries and transfers have hurt what could have been a championship year. Easterly is a strong returnee at MH. Frosh Cox & Bell, plus Nebraska transfer Atherton will need to step up 8. UVA. A very young team that will only be better this year, along with a very good recruiting class I’ll give you strong kudos for not making the obvious choices. Duke has real issues on second touch. You are expecting great things from a converted DS and you didn’t mention that they will need another setter to run a 6-2. I think the following year they will be in good shape with 2019. I can’t see them finishing 2nd. I hope you’re right on Miami but they lost one of their best terminators in school history. Not sure that will be overcome by a couple freshman. And you are correct, first touch has been an issue for some time. UVA ahead of NcSt, GT, & Cuse? Maybe they slide out of cellar past VT & Wake but I see no reason to suggest that.
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Post by ProfessorPlum on May 10, 2018 6:54:01 GMT -5
5. L’VILLE. Return depth at OH, and S Rivera should step in nicely for the departed Eaken. But loss of MH’s Dejong and Clark is a concern Regarding Louisville post above, Rivera was starting setter for Louisville last year (earning first team ACC, ACC setter of the year, and HM All American). She won't be "stepping in" this year for Eaken. I wish Eaken all the best at Wichita State, love her and her family to pieces. Clark played OH last season not MH. She and Dejong WILL be missed dearly (on and off the court) but Louisville returns MH Bennett and MH Roe (who is ready and has been waiting patiently. Did I mention she broke her state's blocking record in 2015). Louisville also returns other starters.... ACC defensive player of the year Sauer, DS Hamilton (who more than holds her own while playing in the shadow of Sauer), McHenry and Green. Louisville picked up transfer Van Dyke from Illinois who could play OH/OPP and has another OH/OPP in the 2018 class who is on the Jamaican National team. Don't know much else about the 2018 class, but I have heard we have a solid DS in there to fill Wiley's shoes if needed. And for the record, I am not related to Rivera. Define “related”! I kid I kid ... very informative post!
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2018 7:47:15 GMT -5
My predicted finishes:
1. Pittsburgh: returns everyone from a strong offensive team. Defense will need work. If they improve the defense they could be top 25 material.
2. Louisville: good incoming recruits and transfers, replacing DeJong, Clarke, and Wiley
3. FSU: they lose a lot in Kabura and Calkins, but Caffrey and a healthy Ambrose can be a good pin combo. They also will have stellar middles back.
4. Notre Dame: offensively, they need someone other than Yeadon to step up. If they can get a more balanced offense with their strong defense they will have a solid team.
5. North Carolina: with Lauren Harrison I would have them higher, she is that good. But with her injury and the likelihood she may be out, Cox and Bell will be required to have an immediate impact. Add in Esterly, Atherton, and Tontai and the UNC offense should be more balanced as the defense has also had a year to mature.
6. NC State: losing Brown, Bailey, and Kemp are big losses. However, with Evans, Prickrell, and Sopitan returning, the Wolfpack should compete well.
7. Duke: pretty good recruiting class coming in with Okiniran and a strong liberal. If Meyer is healthy, add in Amos and Shwantz and Duke can be in business IF Nelson has improved her setting range and consistency.
8. Miami: Miami could finish higher, but Strantzali carries an exceptionally heavy load on offense and defense. They have some solid returnees especially Templeton, Byrd, and Leukeanova. However, lots is tbd.
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Post by rblackley on May 10, 2018 8:44:41 GMT -5
I dont see GT being a threat this fall. UNC will take a while to get their new squad solidified but should finish well.
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Post by pepperbrooks on May 10, 2018 12:16:38 GMT -5
My Top 8. I think it could be quite competitive this season (The ONLY women’s sport that Pitt is decent in the acc at!) 1. PITT. They bring back pretty much everybody from last year’s championship team 2. DUKE. If Meyer is healthy all year, and their star studded freshmen perform, they’ll be good. Nelson must be an improved setter in year 2. 3. FSU. Lost a lot of firepower, but bring in strong transfers/freshmen. Back line should be very good especially w/ transfer Wicinski. 4. MIAMI.. Offense should be a problem, as 4 top 6 hitters return, plus two highly recruited hitters. The problem could be their defense. 5. L’VILLE. Return depth at OH, and S Rivera should step in nicely for the departed Eaken. But loss of MH’s Dejong and Clark is a concern 6. NOTRE DAME. Yeoman, Nunge and DeJarld are key returnees, and Niego is a stud frosh. Must find a setter to replace Holt 7. UNC. Injuries and transfers have hurt what could have been a championship year. Easterly is a strong returnee at MH. Frosh Cox & Bell, plus Nebraska transfer Atherton will need to step up 8. UVA. A very young team that will only be better this year, along with a very good recruiting class I wish you were right about UVA, but I don't see any way that happens.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2018 12:17:51 GMT -5
Have any of the recruiting class rankings been published yet? What are the best 2018 classes in the ACC, and how do they rank nationally? To my knowledge, the class rankings have not been posted. UNC probably has the highest in the ACC this year followed by Duke.
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Post by c4ndlelight on May 10, 2018 12:43:37 GMT -5
I like Notre Dame's class above Duke's. And if transfers counted, FSU's would probably be top.
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Post by mpr2477 on Jun 14, 2018 22:26:05 GMT -5
My predicted finishes: 1. Pittsburgh: returns everyone from a strong offensive team. Defense will need work. If they improve the defense they could be top 25 material. 2. Louisville: good incoming recruits and transfers, replacing DeJong, Clarke, and Wiley 3. FSU: they lose a lot in Kabura and Calkins, but Caffrey and a healthy Ambrose can be a good pin combo. They also will have stellar middles back. 4. Notre Dame: offensively, they need someone other than Yeadon to step up. If they can get a more balanced offense with their strong defense they will have a solid team. 5. North Carolina: with Lauren Harrison I would have them higher, she is that good. But with her injury and the likelihood she may be out, Cox and Bell will be required to have an immediate impact. Add in Esterly, Atherton, and Tontai and the UNC offense should be more balanced as the defense has also had a year to mature. 6. NC State: losing Brown, Bailey, and Kemp are big losses. However, with Evans, Prickrell, and Sopitan returning, the Wolfpack should compete well. 7. Duke: pretty good recruiting class coming in with Okiniran and a strong liberal. If Meyer is healthy, add in Amos and Shwantz and Duke can be in business IF Nelson has improved her setting range and consistency. 8. Miami: Miami could finish higher, but Strantzali carries an exceptionally heavy load on offense and defense. They have some solid returnees especially Templeton, Byrd, and Leukeanova. However, lots is tbd. You’re selling Duke wayyyyy short. Two major transfers shore up the setting issues and 2nd OH depth. Duke will be a major player this year
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Post by ay2013 on Jun 15, 2018 3:38:10 GMT -5
I think the ACC finishes as follows: 1- Pitt 2- Louisville 3- Duke 4- Notre Dame 5- FSU 6- Syracuse 7- Miami This is the probably the NCAA tournament cut off for any bid consideration.
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Post by ProfessorPlum on Jun 15, 2018 6:18:28 GMT -5
My predicted finishes: 1. Pittsburgh: returns everyone from a strong offensive team. Defense will need work. If they improve the defense they could be top 25 material. 2. Louisville: good incoming recruits and transfers, replacing DeJong, Clarke, and Wiley 3. FSU: they lose a lot in Kabura and Calkins, but Caffrey and a healthy Ambrose can be a good pin combo. They also will have stellar middles back. 4. Notre Dame: offensively, they need someone other than Yeadon to step up. If they can get a more balanced offense with their strong defense they will have a solid team. 5. North Carolina: with Lauren Harrison I would have them higher, she is that good. But with her injury and the likelihood she may be out, Cox and Bell will be required to have an immediate impact. Add in Esterly, Atherton, and Tontai and the UNC offense should be more balanced as the defense has also had a year to mature. 6. NC State: losing Brown, Bailey, and Kemp are big losses. However, with Evans, Prickrell, and Sopitan returning, the Wolfpack should compete well. 7. Duke: pretty good recruiting class coming in with Okiniran and a strong liberal. If Meyer is healthy, add in Amos and Shwantz and Duke can be in business IF Nelson has improved her setting range and consistency. 8. Miami: Miami could finish higher, but Strantzali carries an exceptionally heavy load on offense and defense. They have some solid returnees especially Templeton, Byrd, and Leukeanova. However, lots is tbd. You’re selling Duke wayyyyy short. Two major transfers shore up the setting issues and 2nd OH depth. Duke will be a major player this year Have those Major transfers been announced?
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Post by mpr2477 on Jun 15, 2018 9:17:47 GMT -5
You’re selling Duke wayyyyy short. Two major transfers shore up the setting issues and 2nd OH depth. Duke will be a major player this year Have those Major transfers been announced? Not yet
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2018 14:03:08 GMT -5
Duke will be much improved, but just like UNC, there is no way to measure how much improved because the transfers have not had a chance to fully mesh on the court in a game situation with the current team, including incoming freshmen. It could be an instant mesh chemistry and technicality wise, but right now it’s pure speculation. Teams such as duke and UNC could drastically shoot higher in the rankings or they could stay where they were last year. There is a wide range of possibilities of where the middle of the pack teams from last year will go this year. It is very clear the level of competition in the ACC is ramping up. FSU, Duke, and UNC have been controllers of the conference the last decade but we may see less teams being perennial powerhouses and more teams being competitive at the top
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