WBB Molina
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Sad that Chanelle's career was really cut short by the torn ACL her freshman year. She missed half that season and really wasn't fully back until last year. Molina I believe is the only 5 star recruit to ever play for WSU - in any sport.
Kamie is fortunate to have two seniors who are two of the better players to ever wear a Cougar uniform. Molina and Bobi are scoring about 60 percent of the teams points. The next couple years could be pretty grim for this team. I really don't see much Pac-12 level talent left on the roster other than a couple of decent projects in the post. Recruiting will have to amp up.
Kamie is fortunate to have two seniors who are two of the better players to ever wear a Cougar uniform. Molina and Bobi are scoring about 60 percent of the teams points. The next couple years could be pretty grim for this team. I really don't see much Pac-12 level talent left on the roster other than a couple of decent projects in the post. Recruiting will have to amp up.
Lets not get carried away. While 5 star recruits have been few, the Cougs just signed a 5 star soccer recruit. Price signed a half dozen or so, starting with Bledsoe, followed by Dewayne Sanders and Signor Mobley, and people forget that Mark Rypien was considered the Top QB prospect in the country coming out of high school.
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In 36 minutes against Cal Molina went for 28 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals, and 1 block on 1 turnover. She shot 75% from the field, 50% from 3. Monster game even though Cal wasn't the best competition. Hristova had a big game as well.
I'm not sure where the production comes from when they leave as this year. Murekatete definitely looks like a good one down the line but right now I'm not seeing the guard talent although Muzet and Chrelyn Molina have improved this year and Sarver looks pretty good if she can stay healthy.
I think they only were able to sign a Canadian big in the fall. Agree recruiting is going to need to ramp up a lot to compete in this conference.
We will have Krystal Leger-Walker in the lineup next year.
https://wsucougars.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/krystal-leger-walker/8257
Bella M is a great prospect. She needs a year to work on her conditioning and continue to adjust to D1 ball. They also have an Australian 6'3 big joining the team next year. Chanelle s sister was rated higher than her and may blossom next year. They really need a wing who can hit the outside shot and provide defense at that position.
Regarding five star recruits, none of the football players mentioned were five stars because they were all pre internet when the star ranking started. Certainly never implied that Molina was the best recruit ever but she still remains the only five star to ever suit up for the Coug - looks like Rodman will be the next. The only five star football player we ever had was Terry Mixon and he was kicked off the team before he attended a class at WSU.
I believe Cherilyn was a 3-star recruit compared to Channelle being a 5-star so not sure where you are getting she was a higher rated recruit. More importantly than stars though she hasn't approached Channelle in terms of production on the court. I don't want to diminish Cherilyn because beyond the "big 2" she's really been one of the better players in the program this year and only a sophomore.
I have seen Leger-Walker in some practice highlight clips and she looks like a good addition. She plays more like what Ethridge seems to want from the guards. When she signed I found some games of her playing with her younger sister Charlisse. Charlisse would be a big coup but also seems a bit out of our orbit at this point even with the potential draw of playing with her sister for a year.
Even by your hypertechnical, can't admit I made a mistake, standard, you got it wrong.
and the "recruiting world" and player/team rankings existed well before the internet. Probably never heard of Blue Chip Illustrated.
I do not remember the stars accorded the various Molina sisters However Cherilyn was twice named POY of year In Hawaii and Gatorade POY awards.She was named to the first team in Hawaii for 4 years I believe. I do remember when she signed that Chanelle said that she was the best player in the family. Perhaps she has been held back by her older sister getting the vast amount of minutes? I see ledger Walker being more of a 2 guard and i think that both will be on the court at the same time next year. But the Molina sisters have been a blessing to the program. But the well will not be dry once the 2 outstanding seniors depart. I see the program continuing to grow in the years ahead.
Channelle's the only source I recall.
While it's inaccurate to say Cherilyn was rated higher than Channelle it really doesn't matter what their high school ranking was at this point. It only matters what they are doing on the court in college. It's borderline ridiculous to suggest Channelle is somehow holding back her little sister.
Chanelle is not " holding back her sister." It is the responsibility that Chanelle has to be the leader and she gets a lot of minutes. Once she leaves then the role is wide open and the job is there for whomever takes over. To the source who does not recognize the different roles on teams you only have to play a little basketball to know that. She indeed may blossom if she earns the role of starting PG and team leader next year. I think that she has the ability and leadership abilities to do that next year..
Hey guys, Ben Parker from Cal Rivals swinging by. Here is my recap from the Cal-Washington State WBB game. Cal's head coach Charmin Smith sang Chanelle Molina's praises.
Also, I voted Molina for Pac-12 Player of the Week. Well deserved.
Also, I voted Molina for Pac-12 Player of the Week. Well deserved.
