|
Post by hookem1 on Jul 24, 2024 16:50:44 GMT -5
Just watched her highlights and agreed, she is very raw right now. Long arms, blocks well, and is a good athlete, but an extremely weak arm. Some time with Skinner and the S&C coach and she could have a very nice future, however. Really good '26 class for Kentucky imo. She’s like a textbook fit to pair with the shorter, better overall game in Beuss. Plus their initials are both BB. (Same with Bella Bell, and Brooke Bultema)
|
|
|
Post by floatserve22 on Aug 4, 2024 9:03:43 GMT -5
Anyone else notice Thigpen is listed as a middle blocker on UK roster? Do we think this is a mistake or are trying to use her similar to Tealer. I thought she was a DS/L but I knew she could swing a bit.
|
|
|
Post by cbrown1709 on Aug 4, 2024 17:36:59 GMT -5
Anyone else notice Thigpen is listed as a middle blocker on UK roster? Do we think this is a mistake or are trying to use her similar to Tealer. I thought she was a DS/L but I knew she could swing a bit. Mistake
|
|
|
Post by wildcat403 on Aug 15, 2024 11:35:13 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by floatserve22 on Aug 20, 2024 9:07:12 GMT -5
Media Day yesterday for UK. Here is what starting lineup looks like based off what I heard from Skinner: OH1: DeLeye OH2: Lamb MB1: Bultema MB2: Dailey OPP: Wilson DS (OH2) Thigpen DS (OPP) Tuzzo L: Beavin
It sounds like the MB position is really tight with Hogan and Washington very close behind. He also mentioned using Thigpen in the front row as well. I think she'll play Lamb's backrow so that she can sub in for her in the front too if she struggles.
|
|
|
Post by jwvolley on Aug 20, 2024 9:20:31 GMT -5
Media Day yesterday for UK. Here is what starting lineup looks like based off what I heard from Skinner: OH1: DeLeye OH2: Lamb MB1: Bultema MB2: Dailey OPP: Wilson DS (OH2) Thigpen DS (OPP) Tuzzo L: Beavin It sounds like the MB position is really tight with Hogan and Washington very close behind. He also mentioned using Thigpen in the front row as well. I think she'll play Lamb's backrow so that she can sub in for her in the front too if she struggles. Formidable. Im excited for match #1 of the season against y’all
|
|
|
Post by 2Close4Missiles on Aug 20, 2024 9:36:18 GMT -5
Definitely getting excited for the season! Screw the haters, I'm high on this team. I think they'll be a fun group to watch.
|
|
|
Post by wildcat403 on Aug 20, 2024 10:26:20 GMT -5
I think how good Kentucky ends up being comes down to how well the two new middles play and also if Lamb and Wilson made a huge jump this offseason. Really wish Benjamin didn't get hurt.
Deleye is going to have to carry offensively, but I think our passing and back row defense should be pretty strong. Hopefully they can hang with Nebraska game one.
|
|
|
Post by seceason on Aug 20, 2024 11:36:25 GMT -5
Definitely getting excited for the season! Screw the haters, I'm high on this team. I think they'll be a fun group to watch. They're going to get their Elite 8 match that never was, playing Nebraska in the opener. I don't think they win that match, but am highly interested in their capacity for staying close as a cue to what this teams ceiling is.
|
|
|
Post by floatserve22 on Aug 20, 2024 13:03:50 GMT -5
I think how good Kentucky ends up being comes down to how well the two new middles play and also if Lamb and Wilson made a huge jump this offseason. Really wish Benjamin didn't get hurt. Deleye is going to have to carry offensively, but I think our passing and back row defense should be pretty strong. Hopefully they can hang with Nebraska game one. I think the biggest indicator of success is more so which other pin steps up in production. Wilson or Lamb are going to have to set up and get 10+ kills a match.
|
|
|
Post by wildcat403 on Aug 23, 2024 11:45:45 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by gocatsrawr on Aug 24, 2024 10:12:07 GMT -5
I know they didn’t allow fans, but does anyone know how yesterday went?
|
|
|
Post by volleydad859 on Aug 26, 2024 12:14:53 GMT -5
Anyone going to the First Serve Showcase?
|
|
|
Post by volleydad859 on Aug 27, 2024 18:46:36 GMT -5
Started out hot and faded late first set. Setter/hitter connection needs to be better
|
|
|
Post by volleydad859 on Aug 27, 2024 19:13:28 GMT -5
Started out hot and faded late first set. Setter/hitter connection needs to be better Cleaned up second set, they have been fun to watch thus far
|
|