South Carolina misses Kamilla, TVO is a no show for USC and Olivia Miles shows out! Day 1 recap

[@QuitaLovesSports]

Thanks for watching!!! Please let me know if this recap is helpful and if you want to see more of this. Also sorry for the strange sounding audio

[@thedoranwilliamsshow6863]

Great recap. You're right about SC's first half defense. Michigan's ball movement caused them fits. I was at the game. She played a great floor game. Was patient on offense and hunted for shots within the offense. I picked Syla Swords to lead all Freshmen in scoring over the summer. Looks good so far

[@Mr.SCbredGullahaccent]

it's easy for to go off Notre Dame show out against a bottom tier Mercyhurst NCAAW team in one game you have Michigan on your radar now

[@73shay93]

Thanks for your coverage. South Carolina’s post game is hurting.

[@written12]

Yes, the recaps are great, especially for those of us who can’t watch all these games.

[@pumapath2282]

Talia needs to put up, or shut up. She acted like her decision to go to usc was a big as lebrons “the decision” and she goes out there and plays like dog shit ??!? Nah man we need to hold these girls to the same standard as men

[@JOSHUA8CS]

Kitts was on fire 🔥!! This was the game Dawn needed!! Live fire!!! She knows what she needs to do!! Great channel!!! You are a really good analyst my friend. Great job!!

[@rustynail1071]

You can't teach 6'7" Kamilla Cardoso was the cheat code.

[@faflafaflev3899]

bigs also aways overperform in NCAAW because size matters more you play 5,5 -5,6 guaards 24/7 etc. For example look at top big picks like Kalani Brown & Teaira McCowan dominate NCAAW /good numbers meanwhile, very hard time in WNBA and not adapting well at all.

[@bernardriggs2079]

The Separator as Dawn so eloquently said

[@Kai-r4e]

You can't teach CC22 either. CC is the GOAT.💯🎯

[@jessicagreen8883]

I’m so glad both USCs had a tough matchup. It will only help them.

[@lisadiaz9229]

You are spot on with “Swords”! She was good and poised!!

[@andesiawolfe]

As a Michigan fan myself this game made me extremely happy. Syla Swords is one special player and is gonna be an absolute star.

[@rarerock5020]

She's gonna be good against short and lite guards. She's gonna have to fix her game a bit because raven put clamps on her.

[@Moormores]

In terms of South Carolina... It is called a team sport for a reason... When the starters are not shooting well, the other memebers are to stand up and deliver. They did!

[@lindabiddenstadt927]

Thanks Quita, so hard to keep track of what is going on in college ball, very much appreciated!

[@YoungkidNO]

Quita!!!! I love how you break it down for new WBB fans such as myself!!! You are awesome!!!

[@Charl_19]

Good morning, Quita. Thanks so much for this morning's WNCAABB wrap-up. It's my favorite time of year. Have a blessed day, peace.

[@frogglover]

Really loved the recap. Thanks for your efforts!

[@latoyajavis7511]

SC will be just fine!

[@RustyLou18]

AMEN! Lessons learned for sure! Michigan was hitting, we were not.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

Juju wasn’t a smooth as normal but new team. Turns overs were really bad. I thought Smith played well USC will get better. Team not jellin yet. Ol’Miss surprised me. Hung in there but loss. Olivia Miles from Notre Dame, getting a triple double back from knee injury was awesome. Really like this player. Didn’t see the other games😞. Glad your here Quita to help me learn about all these players and teams. Appreciate you! 🌺🌺

[@mrjay3047]

Great to see Olivia Miles back. Hope she has a successful and healthy season.

[@MarciaPeters-t8u]

I ❤ this kind of update. I watched 3 games yesterday but loved hearing about the other games and your analysis of all.

[@bodicount72]

Not worried about South Carolina, the gamecocks missed so many open 3’s, the shots will start falling soon.

[@natureredux1957]

But so did the other team.

[@RustyLou18]

@@natureredux1957 Hidalgo scored 31 in a big loss against South Carolina last year in Paris as a freshman, Swords, 27. South Carolina was not prepared for Michigan's shooting.

[@kb72977]

Tessa is most effective coming off the bench, think the sun's Marina, she struggles as a starter but lights it up off the bench

[@RustyLou18]

Chloe Kitts saved the day for South Carolina, would have been a totally different game with Ash Watkins.

[@onark777]

If you keep making these, I will watch every single one. I'm getting into NCAAW hoops for the first time so it's nice to have an overview and context for setting expectations. I'm also on draft watch for the Sky so it's nice to know who's doing what around the country.

[@craftymystic4868]

Was disappointed to see Big10 network app and local other channels did not carry the USC game. Could only find South Carolina and Michigan. Thanks for this glimpse and notes.

[@Moormores]

I love they way you bring me my ladies' sports...

[@gotz2bfitnatural]

Extremely valuable to me! I appreciate your work.

[@jdub2488]

Both USCs struggled whew. But happy they both pulled it out.

[@FM-ui8fz]

There is only one USC and then there is So Cal

[@stanleyjh601]

@@FM-ui8fz The University of South Carolina is older than Cali. as a state, but yet "they" are usc......why because everyone in the national media calls them that?!?!?!? So Cal is not a good team despite what their fans think about Linkon Riley. Come to an eastern conference and see that your glitz and glamour fade away quick like!!!!! Ask Texas and Oklahoma! So Cal is just Hollywood on the fake guts and no nuts!

[@liarcheckmate701]

Quita rockin' the peach. Looks great! As always solid, comforting commentary. And there was some terrible basketball yesterday but man it was fun to watch some women's basketball devoid of insane narrative hype!!!

[@FM-ui8fz]

Thanks Quita. Great work. My 2 cents: focusing on 2 or 3 highlight games as a break down. that way we get some detail on individual teams and players. Trying to cover all Top 25 every week would be a heavy task.

[@bodicount72]

All charges against Asylyn Watkins have been officially dropped today.

[@RustyLou18]

Thank GOD!!!

[@missy1066]

We enjoy all your content Quita. Please continue

[@QuitaLovesSports]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@unclegleesh8627]

We appreciate your hard work Quita

[@kidrissa]

A great video as always Quita. Your audio sounds like the "main" mic in front of you isn't on/picking you up. It sounds like it's your computer/laptop mic.

[@vicster8178]

Thanks for your hard work, really enjoyed it

[@rebradley4]

Thanks for doing this. I can tell that this was a lot of work.

[@ramseyramerman5595]

Thanks for doing this - great to have something just focused on women’s basketball. As a new fan there is just so much and your filter seemed dead on

[@ThatDudeRightThere1]

Very poor showing from South Carolina yesterday. Obviously, it was the first game of the season, and teams are adjusting to new players, but South Carolina only lost Cardoso, so they should have had more familiarity with one another as a team. Michigan truly could've (and probably should've) won that game

[@janictealbert4010]

No they shouldn't have. Michigan played their best game and South Carolina was no where near their best game and it had nothing to do with Michigan. There was no time that Michigan controlled the game. South Carolina is still playing with combinations.

[@tamekcaf9571]

You forget Watkins is also not there

[@futurehofer1564]

Losing Kamilla is a HUGE loss to them, even if she was only one player.

[@natureredux1957]

@@janictealbert4010 If Michigan had played their best game they would have won.

[@stanleyjh601]

@@TUGG75 hold up on that! Nothing is official yet

[@politicallil7060]

Ole Miss gave USC that game they just didn't know how to finish down the stretch. Coach Yo can't do much about the will to win that's has to be on you. They are not as mentally tough as they need to be to become champions.

[@LadyL-m1s]

I totally agree

[@reyse123]

Great day of women's ball! South Carolina looks mortal without Kamilla. TVO is not a PG! Her situation is similar to HVL trying to be a PG. She will improve though. And I love Olivia Miles so much. She's a stud. Excited to see ND get healthy and play stronger competition.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

No they are not were they mortal when she sat out those games last season? And they still won yall are delusional

[@Criminal.Lawyer.2024]

With SC losing Kamilla and USC gaining Kiki, it's going to be a showdown. Uconn has some key players injured so when they return they will be right there as well.

[@darksteel78]

That SC vs. NC State game is about to be 🔥. SC better step it up if they want to stay undefeated. I think they will take 3-5 losses this year as they adjust to playing without Watkins and Cardoso.

[@xPinkPlushie1]

i love this and i hope you can keep doing it! i’m not able to keep up with every team so it’s great to have a resource like this to get what happened with the top teams from a known women’s basketball lover! in other news, silas surprised me last night and i’m happy to see she got you as a fan too! :)

[@Beatles4Sale.]

The number of free throws in the USC game I think was 51! Who were the refs? 😂😂😂

[@roee78]

All these first cames were close and competitive. Good games.

[@superkat460]

OMG! LOVE WHAT KENNEDY SMITH BRINGS TO THE TROJANS TEAM! FIGHT ON!

[@McDonaldshadbucketsoffries]

If a team almost got got . It doesn’t matter because they didn’t get got lol

[@williamfragaszy6016]

That USC game was so hard to watch. 42 turnovers! Ole Miss shooting 29.7%! Both teams need to get a lot better and fast.

[@anthonyturner3054]

Although South Carolina brought back a lot, there are still adjustments with role players taking on bigger roles. Chloe Kitts came to work, and the rest of the frontcourt will get to a point where they can gel. Although there is talent, most of the group has limited experience as a unit. Cardoso and Watkins are missed. The guards will have to lead until the front court gels, but they will get hounded more until the front court makes opposing defenses pay.

[@RustyLou18]

YES!

[@mzdee2u894]

GOOD JOB OLE MISS AND LETS GO GAMECOCKS

[@RustyLou18]

GO SEC!!!

[@nancylaw2213]

I figured that anyone who hadn't seen Olivia play pre-injury would be shocked!

[@QuitaLovesSports]

Facts! I’m so excited that she is still as good as I remember

[@mzdee2u894]

GAMECOCKS ARE MY TEAM 4EVA ROCKING WITH COACH DAWN

[@anthonyturner3054]

Also, South Carolina will get the best from everyone as they are a premier program. Everyone else has improved.

[@smolbeen4766]

It will be interesting to see South Carolina going up against teams with dominant bigs. They do not have Kamilla anymore and other teams can exploit them.

[@MakaveliTheDon9625]

I watched the Notre Dame game Olivia Miles I was impressed.USC didn't look good Ole Miss should have won.Raven Johnson need to get better offensively

[@philipmtran05]

Raven Johnson is playing herself out of the first round WNBA draft pick.... She got to get back to be better.

[@RustyLou18]

@@philipmtran05 Dawn is addressing that with Raven AND Bree Hall, they have GOT to make their threes, GOT TO.

[@tyleesab523]

I’m so glad they dropped the charges against Watkins

[@RustyLou18]

You and me both! I thanked God the minute I saw the AP press release!

[@mzdee2u894]

THANK YOU QUITA FOR THIS

[@natureredux1957]

Michigan, Indiana, and Iowa are all underrated starting out the Season. SC certainly will miss KC but this game was no Fluke.

[@bjtesch9571]

Thanks Quita ❤🎉❤

[@drefunk9458]

Michigan turned it OUT. Mich would've beat USC if it weren't for fatigue and inexperience. I fully agree with you Quita, Syla and the Michigan squad is going to be one to watch this season!!

[@RustyLou18]

That's exactly how South Carolina BEATS their opponents. They sub and run opponents to death.

[@labibaby08]

We not going to act like SC and USC didn’t play tournament teams the 1st game of the season after months off as a Gamecock fam we haven’t gotten so spoil with blow out games we expect every win to be a 30 point blowout Milla will be missed but post players there can dominate

[@mischievoustimes8460]

Dawn showed Michigan love they would have gotten into foul trouble extra early. Tac played 5 min, and Walker didn't play, Marian only played 7 min and Fulwely 15 minutes. Gamecocks could have gone big. Dawn kept it entertaining. Michigan ran a 5 gaurd rotation. If anyone believes that once Swatkins comes back and Maddie starts playing, they have a real chance, I say, nope.

[@RustyLou18]

Ash Watkins IS this season's X-Factor, Michigan would have been slaughtered had Ash played. PERIOD.T

[@shamarjames1315]

Juju is the LeBron of USC a lot of players watching and waiting to see what see does

[@jerbearschannel2208]

Tessa is from Minnesota she is a baller. Definitely start Tessa

[@RustyLou18]

I agree, but Dawn is going to give her seniors the chance first, THEN here comes the great BENCH! Not to worry!

[@jerbearschannel2208]

@ Tessa will eventually earn it. She is so consistent and hard working. My friends daughter was her teammate in high school. Best player around here since Paige.

[@qcfitness930]

Swords of the Canadian. She was a McDonald's High School All-Star as well.

[@janictealbert4010]

Stop the Cardoso nonsense. That team is going to be fine. They had a terrible shooting night and Michigan had nothing to do with it. That team is still playing with combinations.

[@LadyL-m1s]

Janice.. I totally agree with you …. We were at our worst with the exception of Chloe and we still won.

[@CarsoTM-m9o]

I'm not worried. You guys said the same thing when the freshies left. SC will be fine. Pick on another team.

[@markharden8834]

I think Ashlyn Watkins was missed in the South Carolina game against Michigan.

[@RustyLou18]

I KNOW Ash was missed, one of the greatest defenders/shot blockers in WCBB.

[@marcusb.3038]

That Syla Swords from Michigan was just really good! She might be Caitlin Clark on steroids! South Carolina will need to adjust to her next time they meet.

[@michaelpinell1861]

Chloe Kitts is tough!!

[@RustyLou18]

RELENTLESS!!! Go Chloe, when you get your teammate back, Ash Watkins, you won't have to work so hard.

[@TheDisruptiveOne]

Talia is okay. USC fans are national media forgot what she is I think. Like she has no business being on a national player of the year watch list. But she could average 10 point and 4 assists. Expect her good games to come against the weaker teams too imo.

[@BillyBobCooter]

they were parts of SC game where Chloe Kitts was the post w 4 guards, it was real bad. Sania Feagin was horrible, they missed Watkins defense most definitely. Fulwiley was an impact on defense & Adhel Tac was instant rim protection. Joyce was so-so.

[@RustyLou18]

Joyce was in shock, but I'm still very happy with her as a whole!

[@mrjay3047]

Appreciate the effort

[@written12]

So nice that we can take a break from the W, the often obnoxious W- and I say that as a fan. Nice summary of the opening day, Hey, I love Kiki. How come she didn’t correct the pronunciation last year, the year before? Juju will be fine. But ole’ Miss is a real problem on defense. On the other hand, as you note, USC had better stop looking to Juju as the savior. The coach needs to step up.

[@rarerock5020]

The wnba need to watch how Swords attack. That is how you're supposed to go right at CC.

[@jeannine1991]

As a Trojan, I’m kind of glad that USC had a tight 1st game. I think it will be helpful to make them gel as a team. Additionally, I’m guessing it was difficult to play in Paris with inevitable jet lag. ✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽

[@aplanteer7090]

With the third pick in the draft. The Washington Mystics select Olivia Miles....just let me dream for a little bit.

[@RustyLou18]

Miles should go #1 instead of PB.

[@usveteran9893]

@@RustyLou18 I would love to see this happen

[@everybodylovesjuju12]

Great day of hoops. First game for USC they turned the ball over due to a team who plays great defense. You won’t see it again. So don’t worry give them time to gel and Kayleigh Heckle will be the point guard hands down. TVO isn’t a great point but they will figure it out. On another note Kennedi Smith will be a top tier player and KiKi will start to gel with Juju. Juju is the best player in the nation. We will need TVO to figure it out. Good defense Ole Miss great work.

[@Niknack913]

I shared your video to myself to another email, did not know that helps? As for the video, I really don't care about the box scores, videos are the best. I would just pick the most popular players/teams and some other outstanding players (Syla Swords) from Michigan, and Flau'jae Johnson from LSU. Just my opinion, thank you for the video.

[@gesselberry6499]

Good call on the TERRIBLE basketball call. 😎

[@The_Underreactor]

SC is so deep because they blow out teams with time left so their bench gets valuable minutes and experience. Rinse and repeat. Starters graduate, bench steps in, blows teams out, new bench gets minutes

[@michaelpinell1861]

Ole Miss can and will place higher than many suggested in pre-season.

[@phillipsimpson447]

USC has a beast in Kennedy Smith a freshman.

[@natureredux1957]

Exactly and yet nobody is really talking about that.

[@fingerpickingood1900]

Juju looked terrible in the first half. Chloé Kitts and sophomore Johnson saved that game for SC. Sword was incredible with 27 points as a freshman.

[@Bigballer-r7d]

Who Notre Dame played?

[@DreamliveBigger12367]

This 1st game was against a lower level team. However I got to see the teams chemistry on the court, how well the transfers blended with the existing team members , and the backcourt of Miles and Hidalgo. It was not about the score.. that was expected given the team they played.

[@simsimmarrp1893]

Solid work

[@everybodylovesjuju12]

Tessa needs to start I said the same thing Quita.

[@Bishop56100]

She played starter minutes. With South Carolina it doesn’t matter who comes out first. Dawn will ride the hot hand.

[@RustyLou18]

@@Bishop56100 Dawn is honoring her seniors, but we all know what that bench holds!

[@briangarcia2534]

Ashlynn charges were dropped thank gosh and so that will help them in the post.

[@tiarrahwoods3266]

Did you have any thoughts on Texas A&M loss?

[@alanlee3236]

MY thoughts are that Coach Taylor just got exposed. Lauren Ware too. They scored less than 15 points in all but one quarter at home. They shot 27% at home. They lost the turnover battle with 20. All against Texas A&M - Corpus Christi. Ware had 6 points on only 4 shots. Why? Can't blame Barker right now for wanting to leave.

[@Jurnee2Peace]

Chloe competing against Edwards and Watkins ( if they return ) for that 4 spot.

[@stevederr4927]

I could see Watkins starting at the 5, instead of Sania Feagin. As the season progresses, I could see Kitts and Watkins starting and Edward’s and Adhel Tac on rotation.

[@burdphil]

Teams need to stop worrying about hurting Raven Johnson’s feelings and sag off of her full time to jam the paint

[@Reggie-lx4cv]

It’s just one game. Quita always been a South Carolina hater you should wait after a few games to make that assumption half college basketball was afraid to put South Carolina on there schedule

[@everybodylovesjuju12]

Why do they need to put them on they almost lost to an un ranked team so what is there to be worried about. It’s the first game jitters for all so let’s get another game under the belt before having a strong opinion about their season.

[@yolandahall1070]

My personal take is most of the ppl that are talking about this SC team is ppl who this SC team beat and they really hope this team is terrible this year so their favs can take SC spot but tbh Dawn scheduled these games so they will be battle tested in March when it matters I don’t have a dog in this fight but Dawn will have them right 💯

[@alanlee3236]

Stating the truth is not hating. SC almost played a closely contested game against an unranked team. Quita doesn't hate on SC. Stop being so defensive. We all know Dawn is trying stuff out and SC will be better. Nobody is hating on SC, they just didn't look good with the exception of 2 players.

[@CarsoTM-m9o]

​@@alanlee3236and that unranked team had a player who played in the Olympics against AND with grown women! Swords may be a freshmen but she has international experience and exposure. Stop acting like you don't know . She is a true freshmen in name only. SC slowed her down and shut down that drive to the rim in 2nd half.🤷‍♀️ We good over here.👍

[@hood_TheJoker]

you have to start Johnson immediately... Edwards needs to start as well until Watkins is cleared..

[@elihubildad6677]

Can’t understand why Sakima Walker for South Carolina never gets playing time.

[@virgilwhite8431]

USC I was not impressed. UCLA. I was not impressed since all the talent they have. We at South Carolina scored just as many points.

[@eveyrapp2078]

Agree that game with USC and Ole Miss was stagnant. The game was foul free throws , foul free throws over and over .

[@politicallil7060]

Think South Carolina miss Kamilla and Watkins...they looked a bit out of sync.

[@nr30199]

And they miss Ashlyn

[@johnlinvill8819]

MI gonna be a threat in Big 10

[@KsoHrd]

I was highly disappointed in Milaysia performance 2-10

[@mzdee2u894]

HEYYY QUITA AND MAMA

[@liarcheckmate701]

Oh...and lukewarm take...USC practice squad needs to go much harder on Juju and company. It felt like they weren't used to playing against a defense.

[@Jbxb4os]

Crazy u panicking. It's the first game. Jitters everywhere. Sc will not go undefeated but will be in Tampa

[@QuitaLovesSports]

Who’s panicking? I’m just pointing out what I see. I ca. care less if SC makes it to Tampa or not

[@Ice-c-o8q]

Quita, how did Juju get a double nose bleed? I missed that .

[@newmemphis]

If i was a USC ill be more worried about Marshall she disappeared the whole game and had a height advantage TVO was in foul trouble but Hackel is their point guard TVO needs to come off the bench

[@MichaelBenjaminSquarePegDem]

C'mon, it's "over the century mark." Or you could coin that they "hit the Benjamin." 100 points or more!

[@eldowns379]

Swords has a hell of a motor