Topic: 2005 Recruiting - 4 Incoming Players (Read 20889 times)

adamspt2 · « **on:** Sep 08, 2004, 11:45:40 AM »

**Edited 5/11/2005**

Carly Ormerod, 5'7 PG, Louisville KY, Sacred Heart Academy
Student Sports Junior All-America, Student Sports Sophomore All-America, Orlando Sentinel All-South Team HM (2003, 2004), Louisville Courier-Journal All-State First Team (2003, 2004), AP All-State First Team (2003), State Tournament MVP (2002, 2004), All-Region First Team (2004).

Jenne Jackson, Hardin County, 6-0, C - will play the 4 at UK

Oreonna Taylor, Stockbridge High Schooll, Stockbridge, Ga, 5-6 PG
“We are really excited to have her on board,” DeMoss said. “She is a very athletic point guard who plays extremely hard and brings a lot to the table. She can shoot the ‘three’ and breaks down the defense. She also distributes the ball well. She is a very good student and a great competitor.” She averaged a team-high 17.0 points per game, shooting 38.6 percent from the floor, including 37.8 percent (37-of-98) from beyond the arc. She also grabbed 4.0 steals, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game during her senior campaign.

Laqwesha Gamble, Winter Haven High School, Winter Haven, Fla, 6-0 G/F
“LaQwesha is a tremendous athlete and we feel very fortunate to have her join our program,” DeMoss said. “She runs the floor extremely well and can play the three and four positions. She has the potential to help us right away.” Averaged a double-double her senior year - 10.7 points, 14.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 3.9

Signed with KY - apparently did not qualify
Shana Andrus, 6'0 F/G, Barberton OH, Barberton HS
Nike All-America Camp (2004), Div. I All-State Second Team (2004), All Region First Team (2004), Area Player of the Year (2004). 15 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 4.5 apg.

Signed with KY - has now signed with Gulf Coast Community College (6/14/2005):
Kasi Galloway, 5'8 G, Knott County HS
adidas Top Ten Camp Underclass All-Star (2002, 2003), Street & Smith All-America HM (2002, 2003), Lexington Herald-Leader All-State Second Team (2002), Louisville Courier-Journal All-State Second Team (2004), AP All-State Third Team (2001, 2002), All-State HM (2003). Began playing on high school varsity team in 5th grade. 22.5 ppg, 5 rpg, 5 apg, 4 spg.

No longer considering KY:
Cassie Kerns, 6'3 PF, Valparaiso IN, Valparaiso, Verbal to UCONN.
Jill Stephens, 6'3 C, Parkersburg WV, Parkersburg South HS, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Virginia Tech.
Lauren Aitch, 6'2 PF, Lansing MI, Michigan
Samantha Johnson, 6'5 C, Jeffersonville IN, Jeffersonville HS, Xavier
LaToya Bullard, 5'7 PG, Memphis TN, Craigmont HS Florida
Marshae Dotson, 6'0 F, Columbus OH, Mifflin HS Florida
Aisha Jefferson, 6'0 F, Dayton OH, Chaminade-Julienne HS Michigan
Dewanna Bonner, 6'3 PG, Fairfield AL, Fairfield HS Auburn
Sophronia Sallard, 5'10 SF, Syracuse NY, Nottingham HS Kansas.
Star Allen, 6'0 G/F, Columbus OH, Independence HS Ohio State
Tori Arndt, 6'2" out of Beloit W. Branch, Ohio Illinois

Keep up the good work Mickie!

adamspt2 · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 08, 2004, 02:28:31 PM »

Apparently, Lauren Aitch has removed Kentucky from her list of top schools. Her schools of interest are now listed as Auburn, Duke, Michigan, Michigan State, Syracuse, UNLV, Vanderbilt, others. And while UK could be included in 'others' it probably doesn't look good.

adamspt2 · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 13, 2004, 02:25:11 PM »

Based on nothing more than hunches, here's what I think may shake out for the UK women's basketball team for the fall 2006 class:

Kasi Galloway, Guard
Latoya Bullard, Point Guard
Marshae Dotson, Forward

and possibly one other recruit - maybe Sophronia Sallard. In the end, I think she'll wind up with a top 10 recruiting class but maybe a couple of spots lower than this year's freshman class - so maybe 8 or 9.

TheLegacy · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 15, 2004, 04:20:09 PM »

I think we'll sign four over all.

I still would love to get Ashia Jefferson. She's that big time poward foward that can really come in and help this team next season.

Bullard and Carly I think is a toss up. I would like to have Carly first since she is a Kentucky kid and a proven winner at a big time school, but Bullard might be the higer ranked of the two after the recruting list comes out.

Doston name came out of now where. Mike drop that on us, but from what I've read she is a top 30 recruit and it looks like we have are foot in the door with her.

Its going to be interesting to see how this class plays out. I think it will be Top Ten. I'm hoping on it and really expecting it. If its not I see it as a let down cause we have four schollys to give out.

adamspt2 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 16, 2004, 09:27:55 PM »

I think I'd love to get both Bullard and Ormerod and have 3 point guards really battle it out for playing time. It seems like we're getting good guards/forwards/centers and they'll push each other along...now we need to heat up the pg position and we'll be set!

adamspt2 · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 21, 2004, 03:14:08 PM »

Word on another board has Samantha Johnson verballing to Xavier. We wish her the best of luck!

adamspt2 · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 26, 2004, 11:37:54 AM »

Sophronia Sallard made a visit to Kansas this past Saturday. Anyone know if she has a visit planned to UK?

adamspt2 · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 28, 2004, 07:17:12 AM »

Kentucky landed a new recruit yesterday and it's a name I've not heard before - Shana Andrus 5' 10" guard, ranked by some to be the 18th best guard in the country, 127 overall. Herald Leader had a story about it here. Article goes on to mention that UK is a finalist for several Ohio seniors including Aisha Jefferson, Marshae Dotson and Star Allen 6' swing player.

adamspt2 · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 28, 2004, 11:09:30 AM »

Peck won't be one to go away as she lands LaToya Bullard, point guard from Memphis that had at least some interest in UK.

Story

adamspt2 · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 04, 2004, 01:49:34 PM »

Based on incredible guesswork, here's the list of remaining possible recruits in order of our likelihood to land them:

Most likely...
Marshae Dotson, 6'0 F, Columbus OH, Mifflin HS
Sophronia Sallard, 5'10 SF, Syracuse NY, Nottingham HS
Star Allen, 6'0 G/F, Columbus OH, Independence HS

I think somewhat unlikely...
Dewanna Bonner, 6'3 PG, Fairfield AL, Fairfield HS
Aisha Jefferson, 6'0 F, Dayton OH, Chaminade-Julienne HS

What do you all think? With three more scholarships to give out, who would you like to see us get from the above list?

Timbo · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 04, 2004, 04:28:09 PM »

I would love to see all 3 of the "most likely" gals that you listed. That group really shows some promise in getting UK into a running transition team.

adamspt2 · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 08, 2004, 10:06:16 PM »

Marshae Dotson has announced her verbal commitment to Carolyn Peck and the Florida Gators.

Story

Timbo · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 11, 2004, 09:20:49 AM »

well im sad to hear this news, however, I know Coach DeMoss will have something up her sleeve. Besides the ladies we have coming in... not slouches by any means. We will still have a awesome class

adamspt2 · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 12, 2004, 09:53:18 AM »

And we've got only three seniors leaving after this year, so even though she's got 6 scholarships to give, with her three verbals she's keepting the team where it is in terms of depth. Granted, we may still yet get a couple more signees...I'm betting Sophronia and maybe Star...

Timbo · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 12, 2004, 11:46:20 AM »

I totally agree, DeMoss will get it done

adamspt2 · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 13, 2004, 08:07:55 AM »

According to this story, Aisha Jefferson is now looking at Boston College, LSU, Michigan State and Purdue. Note: free registration is required to read the story in full.

adamspt2 · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 13, 2004, 10:07:16 AM »

So we've got three guards who have given us a verbal. Assuming the worst, that we do not get any other signees for this class, is it a top 10 class? I think they need at least one more - hopefully Star or Sophronia. I think Dewanna is more of a long shot since we've got Carly on board. What do you all think? As it stands now, is it a top-10 class?

adamspt2 · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 13, 2004, 08:19:55 PM »

And then there were two possible recruits left - that we know of...DeWanna Bonner has give a verbal commitment to Auburn.

Click here for the story

Timbo · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 14, 2004, 07:22:58 AM »

I agree that maybe we need to get one more signee, but Kasi and Carly are ranked pretty high in the class right? So.. they may have a top 10 or at least 15

NoDakSt · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 14, 2004, 10:36:18 AM »

Mickie has assembled a great recruiting class and I expect her to pull in a front court player before this year is done. Regarding national recruiting classes:

Quite a few folks left to give their verbals, including the Paris Twins (wouldn't it be wild if they went to different schools). Also interested in seeing who lands Juanita Ward.

Right now, in no particular order, I think Cal, Texas, Duke, Florida, and Notre Dame have brought in solid classes. Cal and Texas are also in the running for the Paris Twins which could really put these classes into the stratosphere.

adamspt2 · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 15, 2004, 08:33:36 AM »

Kasi and Carly both are ranked pretty high Timbo. And in the end, it doesn't matter what the recruiting class is ranked - it only matters how they play once they get here. And that goes for this freshman class we're getting ready to watch this year too. And I agree that Florida is putting together a pretty good class - Peck will have a top notch program in short order.

The last I heard about the Paris twins - they were getting ready to make their visit to Cal.

NoDakSt · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 15, 2004, 10:02:39 AM »

Demetress Adams, 6'3" post player out of South Carolina, switched her verbal from Notre Dame to the University of South Carolina. A big pickup for Walvius.

adamspt2 · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 15, 2004, 11:30:28 AM »

Anybody know anything about:

Alysha Clark, 6'0 F, Mt. Juliet TN, Mt. Juliet HS AAU 16U All-America (2004), TSWA AAA All-State Team (2004), All-Region Team (2004), 20.5 ppg, 10 rpg.

She doesn't list any schools and I noticed she's getting talked up on the Vandy boards as being a big-time 'sleeper' in Tennessee.

adamspt2 · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 18, 2004, 11:15:02 AM »

Yeah, I think Walvius was glad to get her. South Carolina fell off quite a bit last year, but they could be another good team in the SEC with some successful recruiting.

General33 · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 19, 2004, 08:56:15 AM »

UK' Coaching staff feels that they have had a great recruitting year even if they don't sign anyone else this year.

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