Hannah Jump is Something Very Special

To preview Stanford’s #2  recruiting class for 2019, we’ll start with a local phenom who flew under

the recruiting radar last year and wasn’t highly ranked nationally, but couldn’t fit into Tara’s offense any better. Each week for the next month we’ll preview one of our four fantastic incoming freshman  players. The following video link will give you a brief insight into this remarkable person.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGDzg7RuN-c&feature=youtu.be

Hannah Jump is about to graduate from a tiny high school in Los Altos Hills, California (297 students), move into Stanford this summer, and get ready to play for the Stanford women’s basketball team this fall. At 5’-11” she was Pinewood’s tallest player, but don’t let her size  or her school’s size fool you. Pinewood played in the open division of the state playoffs and lost the state championship game to the number one ranked team in the U.S., Sierra Canyon. Pinewood finished their season ranked number 18 in the nation and number 6 in California.

Their coach, Doc Scheppler, is a three point shooting guru for boys and girls from far and wide and he thinks Hannah Jump may be the finest three point shooter in high school in America. He’s been recruited widely by high schools and colleges, but likes turning tiny Pinewood into giant killers every season. The following is a video link of a typical practice and a game against powerhouse Menlo School, in which Hannah hits 7 of Pinewood’s 17 threes to win the game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DYQLIuCbBw

I would bet that in order to continue her efforts to  “Warriorize” her team, Tara may decide to play Hannah right away. And having her on the team will likely elevate everyone’s shooting. I can’t wait to see our team in action this coming season, especially Hannah Jump!

Malcolm McFall

The Field of Sixty-four Has Been Whittled Down to Eight - And We're Still Dancin!!

Our Elite Eight game against the top-seeded Irish is on ESPN2 at 6PM at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

I had a clear vision in the shower yesterday morning. Stanford would come back from one of their poorest offensive performances against the Missouri Lady Bears to play one of their best against the Fighting Irish. They'll shoot their 3's in the mid-forties and their passing, screening, and cutting will be crisp and effective. Alanna, Kiana, and DiJonai will total more points than the whole team scored against the Bears. Besides hitting their threes, the whole team will use great ball-fakes, when the defense flies at them, to one or two dribble moves to pull-up jumpers, or to great dishes to post-players, or cutting teammates.  

Our defense will be even better than it was on Saturday or against Oregon in the PAC12 Championship game - and our rebounding will be even better than it was on Saturday. In other words, our game this afternoon in Chicago will be our best game of the year - so far. 

The defending national champs are better this year than last. Arike Ogunbowale is more dangerous than ever. Jessica Shepard, their 6'-4" post player is strong and highly effective. Jackie Young is one of the most improved players in the country. Brianna Turner is terrifically athletic. And Marina Mabury is an incredible shooter. That's why it will be so much fun to beat Notre Dame and then head on down to Tampa for the Final Four. 

Anyway, that's my vision - and I'm sticking with it. GO CARDINAL!!!!