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Post by shorthaircut on Apr 21, 2023 16:27:38 GMT -6
Ariel Kirkwood 6' guard/forward from EKU formerly of Morehead State just committed. She posted it on her Instagram. Wow! She averaged double digits at Morehead and logged good minutes at Eastern. She will most certainly be an impact player immediately.
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Post by eagle87 on Apr 21, 2023 16:31:05 GMT -6
She was named conference defensive player of the year as a freshman and had multiple double-doubles. The ladies are going to be really good next year.
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Post by aujarhead on Apr 22, 2023 8:47:21 GMT -6
So by my math, we can pick up one more before we are capped at 15.
Great pickup.
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Post by shorthaircut on Apr 22, 2023 9:08:30 GMT -6
So by my math, we can pick up one more before we are capped at 15. Great pickup. She is already on campus working out. Great size for someone who handles the ball.
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Post by eagle87 on Apr 28, 2023 9:43:42 GMT -6
Looks like the ladies are getting another. They are killing it with this recruiting class.
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Post by eagle87 on Apr 28, 2023 9:45:09 GMT -6
Yep, they got another one for sure.
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Post by eagle87 on Apr 29, 2023 20:19:46 GMT -6
Usi recruit playing for the Kentucky all star team. We are going to be good next year imo.
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Post by aujarhead on May 3, 2023 13:26:32 GMT -6
Finally official from USI on Kirkwood: usiscreamingeagles.com/news/2023/5/3/womens-basketball-usi-womens-basketball-signs-transfer-ariel-kirkwood.aspxUSI Women’s Basketball signs transfer Ariel Kirkwood EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women's Basketball has signed Ariel Kirkwood, a 6-0 junior guard/forward from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who is transferring from Eastern Kentucky University. Kirkwood spent the last two seasons with EKU, making 26 starts in 60 games played. She averaged 6.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, shooting over 40 percent from the floor. Kirkwood also recorded over one assist and one block per contest. "We are very excited to welcome Ariel to our team and the USI family!" USI Women's Basketball Head Coach Rick Stein said. "Ari's experience at the D-I level and in the Ohio Valley Conference will be very beneficial to our team this year." In the 2022-23 season, Kirkwood posted 5.7 points and 4.8 boards in 20.1 minutes per game. Kirkwood appeared in 31 games, making 12 starts. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin native tallied a season-high 15 points on February 18 against the University of Central Arkansas. Kirkwood entered the Colonels' top-10 list for career blocks last season. "Ari's versatility as a player will be seen on both offense and defense, which will help her make an immediate impact with our team," Stein added. "Ariel is an elite shot blocker who can defend anywhere on the court. Ari can make plays on the perimeter and in the paint on the offensive end, and she fits perfectly into our style of play." Prior to Eastern Kentucky, Kirkwood played two seasons at Morehead State University. In her sophomore season, Kirkwood averaged double figures and ranked top-25 nationally in blocks and blocks per game. Kirkwood was named the Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year in her freshman season, second-team All-OVC, and OVC All-Newcomer. She scored over 10 points per game and tied a Morehead State freshman record with 82 blocks, the seventh-highest single-season total in the Morehead State record book. Kirkwood played her prep basketball at Vincent High School in Milwaukee, scoring over 1,500 points during her high school career. She was named an Associated Press All-State Honorable Mention. Kirkwood also lettered in volleyball and track in high school and graduated in the top 10 of her high school class.
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Post by eagle87 on May 3, 2023 13:45:14 GMT -6
I think she has the capability of averaging 15 a game if Rick lets her play 30/game. She is a proven college defensive specialist and can block a lot of shots. I really am looking forward to next season for the ladies team. Should be much improved imo.
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Post by shorthaircut on May 3, 2023 13:53:40 GMT -6
I think she has the capability of averaging 15 a game if Rick lets her play 30/game. She is a proven college defensive specialist and can block a lot of shots. I really am looking forward to next season for the ladies team. Should be much improved imo. Certainly an impact player day one.
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Post by shorthaircut on May 5, 2023 7:56:18 GMT -6
Ladies just landed a whale in Ali Saunders. Wow!
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Post by eagle87 on May 5, 2023 8:17:09 GMT -6
Wow. The ladies team is going to be loaded. Great news
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Post by shorthaircut on May 5, 2023 8:30:59 GMT -6
Wow. The ladies team is going to be loaded. Great news This team could very well be one of the top 3 talented teams next year in the league.
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Post by aujarhead on May 5, 2023 8:55:06 GMT -6
Great pickup, and I think that puts us at 15.
Summer practice begins on June 5th, I believe.
Team camps for high school teams on the 9th and 10th, and elite camp on the 11th.
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Post by eagle87 on May 16, 2023 19:04:41 GMT -6
This just came out. I thought we were done for the recruiting season. Unless this is just a signing and not another commitment. If it’s a new recruit then someone is leaving the team to make room. Curious to see what this tweet means.
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