Good Deduction: Here's Info on Weimar's Season ..
by dillon77 (2024-04-25 08:05:40)

In reply to: Another possible visitor this week  posted by mwayne


...from the Patriot League End-of-Year press release on its MVP's, All-Star teams, etc.

Here's Weimar's information (posted whole article below):

2023-24 Patriot League Women’s Basketball Player and Defensive Player of the Year
Caitlin Weimar, Boston University, Sr., F, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y./Hendrick Hudson
* Weimar finished the regular season leading the League in points per game (18.5), rebounds per game (10.5) and blocks per game (2.9) in 28 games played.
* The senior recorded 17 double-doubles this season – good for 12th in the nation.
* The four-time Patriot League Player of the Week recently moved into 12th on BU’s career scoring list with 1,217 points.
* She is now the sixth Terrier in program history to reach 800 career rebounds.
* Weimar was named the 2023-24 preseason player and defensive player of the year and is a two-time Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year.

Druthers:
- There are multiple reports that Oregon State's Raegen Beers is down to Oklahoma and/or UConn. If true, I think Weimar could very well be Niele's prime focus for the post position to split time with Kate Koval.

- While I'm aware Weimar hasn't played in P5 conferences, she's played in a solid mid-major and gotten better every year. Maybe she'll continue to grow her game like Jonquel Jones of George Washington, another mid-major big.
I agree with other that Kate Koval will probably start off better on offense. Weimar is the defensive alternative.

- Niele and Carol Owens must be getting reports form Melissa D'Amico Graves, Weimar's current coach and the former ND center under Muffet.

- Bronagh Power-Cassidy, the senior guard from Holy Cross, made 1st team, a well. I was interested in her as providing depth to the Irish, but now that KK Bransford has re-upped, don't think there's a need for her skill set (which is more all-around than say a driver/rebounder or three-pt. whiz).




I believe it's Weimar as well
by GriffinGold16  (2024-04-25 08:26:27)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

If we're to take Horka at his word, then this player won the conference player of the year award (i.e. not sixth player or defensive player, etc.) and averaged a double-double. I just ran through all the conferences and no player in the portal was a POY with a double-double average except Weimar.

It's strange, though, because in the article about her visit to NC State it intimated that she had already visited Notre Dame. Either way, good to have her come.


She seems like a Kylee Watson type player, but a better
by MountainMan  (2024-04-25 09:17:46)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

rebounder and maybe a better scorer as well.


I watched some video of her's
by MackDaddy82  (2024-04-25 11:44:03)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

she is a leaner, quicker and more athletic player than Watson. Is she as strong as Watson in body'ng opposing Centers ? I think that is where she is a lesser player than Watson, but the overall tradeoff is I think she brings more to the table.


Agreed. *
by MountainMan  (2024-04-25 13:26:38)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


She Moves Well and Can Chase People Past the Paint
by dillon77  (2024-04-25 11:57:51)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

In that sense, there's a bit of Nat to her.


You've liked her all along and now I'm a convert. *
by MountainMan  (2024-04-25 13:27:24)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


2.9 blocks per game *
by ram  (2024-04-25 10:14:18)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


A perfect back up big. She'll get to play on the big stage,
by MountainMan  (2024-04-25 13:30:54)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

and improve, play for a potential national championship and improve her game.

I see her getting significant minutes and contributing accordingly.


Perhaps the NC State Report Was Off? Or...
by dillon77  (2024-04-25 08:58:16)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Weimer flipped her plans and went to NC State first?

In any case, if she comes in and everything is mutually thumbs up, I'd sure hope for some white smoke out of the Dome or Joyce Center. That post position is crucial.


Yes, there is a good chance that the NC State reporter
by MPG  (2024-04-25 10:06:05)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

thought that Weimar had visited ND when she was actually planning a visit to ND. I think that this timing helps the Irish.

I agree that a post position replacement for Watson/Marshall is crucial!