Thanks for sharing CLK --

INTERESTING note about her --  On THIS link her position was listed as a CENTER -- on the Web Site that tracks signings/committments (where she appeared last year) lists her as a GUARD --  at DU she will probably switch back between the two forward positions.

The roster of the team for 21-22 sure remains a mystery.   Other than Tess Myers, Megan McConnell, the women from Xavier, Olivia Westphal, Precious Johnson and this recruit, it’s impossible to predict the remainder. 

I know Langley and Linard left.

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I like the pick up of Sekulvska, who in my estimation is a point forward, definitely has guard skills.  Good handle and has a nice running hook shot around the rim which is something that American players don't use very often.  I would like to see our players use that more often then driving all the way in and getting the layup blocked as we have seen in the past.  Don't get me wrong, I like going strong to the hoop, but missed layups and or blocked shots is a big thing in all of women's basketball, not just at Duquesne.  A running hook shot like Sekulvska displays in the video above will be a nice weapon in the paint.  

Also, there is a nice highlight around the 3 minute mark where Sekulvska is defending against the break and while in the paint, is able to reach in and strip the opposing player who was driving for a layup, then gets the ball and leads the break the other way.  That is the type of play that you only see made at the highest levels of women's DI basketball, especially from a player of her size.  That is why I say she will be a point-forward, with a good handle to help against the press, getting the ball upcourt.
 

From the rugged schoolyards of North Macedonia that hotbed of basketball recruiting Dan finds Natalija Sekulovska.  I wasn't too excited at the initial announcement which listed her as a 6'1" Center;  but I like the follow-up reports that she has guard skills and will most likely not be expected to play with her back to the basket at 6'1".  Can we hope for another Korie Hlede?

Diamond Bragg who started in the back court with Libby being limited at the start and Amanda going down is also on the roster.

WashPaRick wrote:

levon1975 wrote:

From the rugged schoolyards of North Macedonia that hotbed of basketball recruiting Dan finds Natalija Sekulovska.  I wasn't too excited at the initial announcement which listed her as a 6'1" Center;  but I like the follow-up reports that she has guard skills and will most likely not be expected to play with her back to the basket at 6'1".  Can we hope for another Korie Hlede?

Only one Korie Hlede.

Of course! Tongue was firmly planted in cheek; we won't likely ever see another like Korie coming to the U.S to play college ball.  She would probably sign with a pro team in Europe before she got off the Continent!