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VAHokie89
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Lots of dynamics

Freshman may want more playing time but that does not mean they will get it. I am not worried about that dynamic. That isn't a problem as long as they don't become poisonous on the bench. From everything we saw this year, players like Swanson, Jenkins, Spela and Kayl had great attitudes. So, the "current freshman wanting more playing time" - to be cynical. They can want it all theyw want; it does not mean they will get it. If it means someone transfers AFTER this year, so be it. And I won't even get into the whole Kate Sears conversation. We hear every year that incoming freshmen are good enough for playing time. We will see. Any guard is not going to get a lot of playing time...point blank. Sears isnt likely to. And freshman isn't going to. Barring a transfer out, Wenzel, Nelson, Suffren, Wells are going to command most of the playing time. In ACC play, Wenzel and Nelson will get 30 minutes a game. If we bring in a portal wing like we did with Lani White or Daley...one who can shoot.....then that is another person competing for time. And if Baker gets time at the 3.... Will someone transfer out? I won't get into specifics but I think it is a possibility. We have a lot of guards, so it is possible. We will see. If the coaches need to target a strong post and/or a good shooting wing, they will make room. Next year is important: Baker and Wenzel are seniors. Nelson is a junior. We have a veteran guard group. We need the forwards to step up alot and/or bring in posts..... The progress in the first three years should have been: year one - recover from Brooks leaving, with many players taking on new roles, including starting and being go-to players.... year two - top five of the ACC. Make the NCAA tournament year three - top 3-4 of the ACC. Advance out of the first round and make a round to the quarterfinals? year four - Wenzel and Baker are gone...we need new go to players......
Posted: 03/21/2026 at 11:32 AM ET
(In response to this post by hokeyhokie)

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If all current players stay there may not be room for portal players
hokeyhokie 03/21/26 10:30 AM ET
I’d expect a current player or two to leave. **
David CunninghamAdmin 03/21/26 03:02 PM ET
Lots of dynamics
VAHokie89 03/21/26 11:32 AM ET
the good thing with Sears... they should know her ability
VermontDDS 03/21/26 08:56 PM ET
Kate Sears
delmarva hokie 03/21/26 12:58 PM ET
K
JerryLopez5 03/21/26 04:10 PM ET
I don't know, which is why I'm curious to see her.**
delmarva hokie 03/21/26 04:17 PM ET
What was her injury? Has she been practicing?**
HokieDelNorte 03/21/26 04:10 PM ET
She had foot surgery before the season.
delmarva hokie 03/21/26 04:14 PM ET
Totally agree next year is important,
1977hokie 03/21/26 12:56 PM ET
See my post in the link. Many transfers is not the player's choice.**
vtbball80 03/21/26 11:14 AM ET
I expect we'll lose a player or two,portal opens April 6,
1977hokie 03/21/26 10:54 AM ET
Players are already announcing their intention to enter, and
TabbHokie 03/21/26 01:57 PM ET
Agree ,short or tall ,we've got to find players that can score**
mrknowitall 03/21/26 12:06 PM ET