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Post by vbshrink on Dec 6, 2023 16:45:10 GMT -5
I don't think that's the case, though, for either Nolan or Thurman. I'm more familiar with Thurman's recruitment, and I know for sure that she had multiple DI offers from P5 programs -- ACC and SEC, at least, and perhaps others -- that she was choosing from. Other coaches were BUMMED when she opted for UNC. She was a prized recruit, not a "maybe she'll stick, maybe she won't" type.
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Post by tarheellife on Dec 7, 2023 13:43:13 GMT -5
Anyone know what Mike is looking at in the portal?
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Post by volleyheels10 on Dec 8, 2023 1:26:00 GMT -5
Coaches I think have learned their lesson and have been portal hunting. So far discussions with a middle and a middle/opposite.
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Post by bvolley17 on Dec 8, 2023 7:47:06 GMT -5
Coaches I think have learned their lesson and have been portal hunting. So far discussions with a middle and a middle/opposite. 🗣️TALK TO LIBEROS! They are following Savannah Kjolhede (Indiana) and Alexis Engler (Iowa State) on social media.
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Post by volleyheels10 on Dec 8, 2023 8:15:34 GMT -5
I do think they need to seek out a libero. I do not know if they have or not. I know that Savannah is a Management Major, so the UNC Business Grad School would be a solid academic move if it comes to fruition.
Both Savannah and Engelbrecht would be solid additions.
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Post by bvolley17 on Dec 8, 2023 15:31:22 GMT -5
I do think they need to seek out a libero. I do not know if they have or not. I know that Savannah is a Management Major, so the UNC Business Grad School would be a solid academic move if it comes to fruition. Both Savannah and Engelbrecht would be solid additions. Engelbrecht is from Cary. Maybe she’ll want to come home.
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Post by oldhead on Dec 8, 2023 16:52:37 GMT -5
I do think they need to seek out a libero. I do not know if they have or not. I know that Savannah is a Management Major, so the UNC Business Grad School would be a solid academic move if it comes to fruition. Both Savannah and Engelbrecht would be solid additions. Engelbrecht is from Cary. Maybe she’ll want to come home. Her profile indicates she played at Triangle. Did she play for Mike? He coached a top 10 team one year with a bunch of high D1 players.
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Post by tarheellife on Dec 8, 2023 18:51:44 GMT -5
How many scholarships do we have open, besides the two that just left and had a full ride? We really need to give a good lib a full ride to attract them. Libs don’t typically get all 4 years. Maddie is an exception to that rule. We need one desperately. Glad to see Tennessee do well despite their Lib going down. Importance of 2 good Libs can’t be overstated.
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Post by bvolley17 on Dec 9, 2023 9:44:02 GMT -5
Now also following Makenzie Morris (L/DS) from KState and Peyman Yardimci (OH/RS) from Miami. Yardimci is a lefty but moved to the left with Grace Lopez coming in and was an All-ACC Freshman in 2021.
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Post by bigfish3 on Dec 9, 2023 10:05:04 GMT -5
Peyman would be a good addition. I am wanting the heels to hold out longer but she would be a good add
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Post by bvolley17 on Dec 9, 2023 15:26:28 GMT -5
Also following outside hitter Chelsea Thorpe (Ohio State). She’s a red-shirt FR and 6-3. And Kamille Gibson, 6-1 outside/middle from Tennessee, who never played there.
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Post by tarheellife on Dec 9, 2023 17:57:05 GMT -5
Following a setter as well from Ole Miss
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Post by volleyheels10 on Dec 11, 2023 8:35:33 GMT -5
Seems like coaches are definitely hitting the portal. At this point I would be very happy to snag Savannah and Thorpe. Those two would instantly make us much better in the middle and on the RS.
Thorpe is following our staff as well as Wake Forest. Savannah, unless someone sees something else seems to be following only UNC at the moment.
I am not sure why we are following a setter unless they want 3 on the roster. While I am glad we are following a DS/libero in Morris, I do not see us getting her at all.
I just hope we are patient and get high quality players and do not settle for mediocre. If we are going to improve, we have to get some good portal players.
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Post by tarheellife on Dec 11, 2023 9:19:04 GMT -5
Seems like coaches are definitely hitting the portal. At this point I would be very happy to snag Savannah and Thorpe. Those two would instantly make us much better in the middle and on the RS. Thorpe is following our staff as well as Wake Forest. Savannah, unless someone sees something else seems to be following only UNC at the moment. I a not sure why we are following a setter unless they want 3 on the roster. While I a glad we are following a DS/libero in Morris, I do not see us getting her at all. I just hope we are ptient and get high quality players and do not settle for mediocre. If we are going to improve, we have to get some good portal players. Agree. A quality libero and middle are a priority. I wouldn’t get another setter as our troubles are not at that position.
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Post by caarmadillovb on Dec 11, 2023 10:08:09 GMT -5
I am guessing that the IU middle will not be going to UNC...Too many upgrade options for her, especially considering she would be a Grad transfer. Thorpe would be a great young get, but I am sure many of the upper level programs are recruiting her as well.
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