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[eyevolley4]

Talk about your favorite freshmen here. I was hoping that this thread would help uncover some gems from the non-Stanford, UConn, Tenn, Duke, UNC sorta bunch, but certainly talk about the big guns like Bjorklund, Moore, Pederson, etc.

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[spikeybedhead]

K.Thomas looked pretty good. Imposing on the frontline, and even though she bobbled some chippies, her instinct to grab boards/make the right pass seemed pretty good.

Maya Moore just makes everything looks so easy.

Strickland, when she isn't reigned in, looks like she'll be a good player. I know she has got to be better than a fifth option catch and shoot-type, and maybe with Lang/Harper's graduations, she'll be able to show more of her game off next year.

Lavender is averaging 17 + 10. that's huge for a freshman center. Yes, she could go the way of Anderson/Davenport, but I think she might be a better rebounder/more physical player than both.

Lucas just needs some time on the court. She's like Hatchell's redheaded stepchild.

Bjorklund. wow.

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[Kailapea]

Dorexia Morris and Doreena Campbell from UCLA. These kids have some serious game, and do not seem to be feeling the pressure of being a freshman. Campbell has started nearly every game and Morris is turning out to be a true court leader.

They also have Nina Earl and Regina Rogers. Earl is a gamer, but can be a little out of control and inconsistent at times. I like Rogers, but she needs to drop some weight. She has good fottwork and really could make a difference in the Bruin line up. She reminds me of a young Pokey, from UoA (RIP).

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[gpark33]

I am loving Brjorklund so it pains me to say Moore is showing the most talent/potential at this point. She is really a special player. Lots of fun to watch.

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[Gator]

Four time (so far) Big 12 Rookie of the Week
Danielle Robinson, Oklahoma, G, 5-9, Fr, San Jose, Calif.
Freshman guard Robinson averaged 12 points, 6.5 assists and three steals in the Sooners' 78-39 victory over Texas Tech and 65-57 defeat of No. 17/14 Georgia last week. Robinson went 5-of-10 from the field against the Red Raiders and totaled six points, three rebounds and two steals in 19 minutes. The freshman registered a career-high seven assists against Georgia and added four steals, two rebounds and six fast break points. With 42 steals in 17 games, Robinson is on pace to break Oklahoma's single-season freshman record of 74 steals set by LaNeisha Caufield in 1998-99.

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That is the official version. The fan version is that she is lightening fast and learning how to use it better all of the time. She is sharing PG duties with Plumley (5'3")

****"I was hoping that this thread would help uncover some gems from the non-Stanford, UConn, Tenn, Duke, UNC sorta bunch"****

You guys should really be paying some attention to the conference with NINE teams with RPI'S of 45 or better if you want to see some seriously competitive WCBB night after night after night.

[ajdawg7]

She's been dealing with injuries but Jess McCormack of the UW is gonna be a good one.

Katelan Redmon is also showing a whole lot of promise.

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[eyevolley4]

Why Bjorklund is a better prospect than Zolman? I'll take that one.

Bjorklund has the same pretty release and works hard to get her shot off while handling the ball at least moderately well, just like Zolman started doing in her junior and senior seasons.

So take Shanna as a junior and add some inches, and you have Bjorklund and three more years before graduation. Bjorklund is definitely some sort of hybrid between Sidney and Shanna.

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[luvDhoops]

I can tell you why Angie is better than Shanna, because at the rate she's going she will shatter every 3 point record in Tennessee history. She shoots with just as much accuracy, can create her shot much better and is just as good inside the arc as behind. Shanna was good, but I look forward to seeing what Angie will do in her career. If you are a Tennessee fan, you pray that she'll shatter the 3-point record books. But, if you're just a player fan, I can see why this may disturb you.

[bballfan2005]

Stefanie Murphy of BC has been a solid contributor for her team. She's come back down to Earth a bit since ACC season began, but she's a good freshman that few know about.

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[stever]

Kalisha Keane!

http://shesgotgame.blogspot.com/2008/01/michigan-states-kalisha-keane.html

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[sbjules]

Regarding freshmen I've seen in person:

I like Strickland of MD and I like UCSB's Ashlee Brown. Ashlee has only started maybe one game, but comes off the bench with power. She has great basketball instincts and plays great defense.

[alaskacard]

How about some love for Stanford's Kayla Pederson? She's having a teriffic year and is a very talented player.

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[PRballer]

Deveraux Peters from Notre Dame is a good one. I was impressed with her in the Tennessee game earlier this year on CBS. Great instincts with the ball. Her athleticism is noteworthy.

Out in the MWC, San Diego State's Paris Johnson is the team's leading scorer and rebounder and will be a force in the conference for the next four years.

[pilight]

Oddly, there are no freshpersons in the top 50 in the nation in scoring.

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[eyevolley4]

I'm not big with saying player X is the next player Y.

With that said, I am going to say that I see worth while comparison between the athleticism of Jasmine Thomas and the athleticism of Armintie Price.

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