The Faculty Basketball season is upon us and the ASUN Ladies’s basketball season ought to be very aggressive. Coach Greg Todd enters his fourth season at EKU and has constructed a stable basis. Preseason polls have the Colonels ending fourth within the ASUN, however Todd and the crew have larger expectations. Right here is my EKU WBB season preview.
On The Street
EKU is within the means of upgrading its residence stadium, which suggests the Colonels won’t play a house sport till January 11. Whereas EKU will “host” just a few video games at Transylvania in Lexington, and Berea Faculty, it won’t be the house court docket benefit of taking part in on the EKU campus. Greg Todd’s crew will begin the season at LSU, which ought to be enjoyable. They may also journey to Michigan State, Northern Kentucky, and even to Hawaii of their non-conference schedule.
Convention Play
The ASUN might be aggressive, however it’s actually FGCU versus the sector. EKU ought to be close to the highest of the convention and may very well be proper there with Florida Gulf Coast.
Returning Gamers
One purpose for top expectations this season is the slew of returners for Coach Todd. Alice Recanati returns for a fifth 12 months coming off a third-team All-ASUN season. She has mastered the system and leads this crew into the season. Kaitlyn Costner has improved from final season and can carry a bigger roll. Guard Althea Kara Angeles is a spark plug on protection and can begin the season within the first 5. Jasmine McGinnis-Taylor is a beast within the put up. Final 12 months she averaged 6.4 Rebounds per sport together with 6.9 Factors per sport. She would be the main post-player. Raphaela Toussaint will see a bigger position this 12 months, and Kailani Lindsey might be counted on as a backup to Jasmine.
Freshmen
Coach Todd introduced in a proficient Freshman class. Liz Freihofer from Union, Kentucky, has impressed the employees and will see important minutes. Guard Mya Wardle from Peoria, Illinois, will see minutes at level guard this season. Bre’Aria Cannon is from Christiana, Tennessee, and might need a small position in 12 months one, and Louisville native Savannah Garner is coping with an damage to start out the 12 months.
Transfers
Greg Todd has made a reputation for himself within the Switch Portal through the years, however this 12 months is slightly totally different. EKU has utilized the portal however extra for position gamers this season. It’s going to take time to determine the minutes for these women, however the Colonels welcome Love Mays (UT Martin), Capria Brown (Central Michigan), Ambah Kowcum (Wichita State), and Religion Walker (Western Nebraska CC) to Richmond.
Overview
I voted EKU third within the ASUN Preseason Media Ballot. If Kaitlyn Costner and Jasmine McGinnis-Taylor take a step ahead the Colonels might be superb. Alice brings the consistency, and Althea brings the vitality. Rahaela, Love, Mya, and Liz can probably kind stable depth. The schedule and lack of residence video games will affect the crew within the first half, nevertheless it additionally may put together them for match time. I consider in Coach Todd and his employees, I consider in these women, however I don’t consider within the fan base. Richmond and the EKU scholar physique have but to point out correct assist to the Girl Colonels, so I problem you to point out as much as Transy and Berea and present as much as convention video games on campus. Present up for these women, and cheer on the Colonels!
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