You would think the team from Corvallis would be as quiet and stable as the tree-lined streets of this conservative Oregon town - as quiet as its by-the-numbers coach. But no. Oregon State's women's basketball team, like the Ducks and the Bruins this off-season, is a cauldron of instability. Who knows what will come of all this coming and going.
Aleah Goodman sadly is gone. She's trying to find a place in professional basketball.
Sasha Goforth also has sadly gone-forth. She's transferred to her home town school in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas.
Jasmine Simmons has gone back home to Australia.
And Savannah Samuel has transferred to West Virginia.
Katie Faulkner, Scott's Assistant, has moved to Seattle to become an Assistant for the Huskies.
Brian Holsinger, another Assistant Coach, has moved to become the Head Coach at Montana.
That's certainly a lot of going, alright. So, who's coming?
There are some terrific recruits:
Greta Kampschroeder is a 6' guard, the 8th ranked recruit in the nation, a McDonald All American who averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds as a senior in high school.
A.J. Marotte is a 6'-1" guard who was a four time 6A All State player and averaged 18 points and 9 rebounds as a senior in high school.
Talea von Oelhoffen is a 5 star, 10th ranked recruit who left high school after three years and played last season at OSU and, for the most part, played like a college junior.
And two good Grad Transfers: Emily Codding a 6' point guard from Saint Mary's University and Tea Adams a 5'-9" guard from San Diego State.
And there are plenty of talented players who are staying:
Taylor Jones, a 6'-4" Junior who was All Pac12 and led the conference in rebounding last season.
Kennedy Brown, a 6'-6" junior post player coming back from injury.
Taya Corosdale a 6'-3" senior forward.
Jovana Subasic, a 6'-4" red shirt senior forward.
Ellie Mack a 6'-3" senior forward.
Jalena Mitrovic a 6'-9" red shirt sophomore post player.
Noelle Mannen a 5'-6" junior guard.
Andrea Aquino a 6'-9" red shirt junior post player.
What will the Beavs look like next March (besides America's tallest Division One roster)? Look for a starting lineup that resembles this:
Emily Codding a 6'-0" grad transfer point guard.
Talea von Oelhoffen a 5'-11" freshman shooting guard.
Greta Kampschroeder a 6'-0" freshman guard.
Taya Corosdale a 6'-3" red shirt senior forward.
Taylor Jones a 6'-4" junior post player.
You'd better believe the PAC12 will be a tough neighborhood next season. The Beavers will definitely be ready to challenge our beloved Cardinal. Their second unit will offer a lot of problems as well. January, February, and March will be more like running a gauntlet than a conference season. And the PAC12 Tournament will feel like a war zone. But if Stanford can emerge victorious and healthy, we'll be battle-hardened and prepared to go for back-to-back championships.
GO STANFORD!!
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