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Posted on 1/11/26 at 6:24 pm to
Posted by Septiger
Member since Nov 2020
3077 posts
Posted on 1/11/26 at 6:24 pm to
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She just struggled badly. Actually defended super well but she turned it over the two times she got the ball


I think she moves her feet well for her size , definitely needs to work on her hands and not rush her shots .
Posted by Python
Member since May 2008
6621 posts
Posted on 1/11/26 at 6:25 pm to
I’m pulling for her, but she has Jose Vargas level hands of stone.
Posted by QB
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2013
8159 posts
Posted on 1/11/26 at 6:39 pm to
she must have very small hands for her size, because she really does struggle to hold on to the ball, even when not being harassed.
Posted by SLIPSHITE
Doyline, LA
Member since Jul 2019
1249 posts
Posted on 1/11/26 at 6:41 pm to
Fouls and bad hands she also feels the need to put the ball and the floor instead of just going straight up with it. We continue to struggle finding a big. She is not what I thought she would be.
Posted by des4271
Member since Oct 2014
4650 posts
Posted on 1/11/26 at 7:06 pm to
Too slow and skills are limited to excel at the SEC level.
Posted by The Egghead
Member since Nov 2024
23 posts
Posted on 1/28/26 at 5:16 am to
Man is Koval ssssssssslllllllloooooooowwwwwwwww.

Good shot blocker though.
Posted by KWL85
Member since Mar 2023
3487 posts
Posted on 1/28/26 at 8:19 am to
If she plays decent defense and rebounds when we have matchup problems with bigs, then she will be doing her part. That is all we need from her to be a value add.
Posted by SEC Doctor
Member since Aug 2024
11872 posts
Posted on 1/28/26 at 8:22 am to
Kate is going to play varying minutes depending on the matchup and how well she is playing. She played a very good game in the road win at Oklahoma. Her size helps against teams with dominant post players like OU"s Beers.
Posted by winkchance
St. George, LA
Member since Jul 2016
6393 posts
Posted on 1/28/26 at 9:23 am to
4 pts 10 rebounds in 15 minutes. I will take that against UF
15 pts 5 reb against AM 19 min
9 pts 7 reb against OK Played 24 min
Did not do much or play much against TX 8 min
Same for GA 10 min

You can't just watch one game kids. Kim uses people the way she thinks is best. You are seeing this in every game.



Posted by Tom Bronco
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2011
2891 posts
Posted on 1/28/26 at 11:16 am to
Give the girl a break. She wasn't great but did ok when she was in there. She is really active and hustling which she wasn't at the start of the season. Joyner played her best game of the season IMO and Koval may not have looked good in comparison but look at the stats. Koval tied for most rebounds at 10 with Joyner in half the time. She did have 2 turnovers but our three "stars" had 3 each. So ease up until she does have a bad game. This wasn't one of them.
Posted by lsualum96
Los Angeles, CA
Member since Nov 2005
3419 posts
Posted on 1/28/26 at 11:18 am to
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I think she moves her feet well for her size , definitely needs to work on her hands and not rush her shots .


My sentiments exactly!
She actually IS very skilled in the paint, but you can tell she's not used to the speed and physicality of the SEC. Remember, she's only a sophomore playing in her first season in the SEC. I think she'll be fine. In fact, I think she'll surprise many in this thread by the end of the season. She has shown flashes of her offensive skillset in a number of games, just not consistently. She will be fine. Remember, everyone was criticizing Jada Richard at the beginning of this season and she's now settled in to her role as the starting PG.

Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
54803 posts
Posted on 1/28/26 at 11:25 am to
Koval is way better then Del Rosario
Posted by SEC Doctor
Member since Aug 2024
11872 posts
Posted on 1/28/26 at 11:30 am to
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Koval is way better then Del Rosario


Anyone who can't see this hasn't watched either one play. Del Rosario is picking up DNP-CD in SEC play, she is not even in Vanderbilt's rotation.
Posted by SouthernInsanity
Shadows of Death Valley
Member since Nov 2012
26247 posts
Posted on 1/28/26 at 11:33 am to
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I’d rather Del Rosario


She still hasn't gotten back down the court on defense..... since game 1.
Posted by Septiger
Member since Nov 2020
3077 posts
Posted on 1/28/26 at 11:43 am to
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My sentiments exactly!
She actually IS very skilled in the paint, but you can tell she's not used to the speed and physicality of the SEC. Remember, she's only a sophomore playing in her first season in the SEC. I think she'll be fine. In fact, I think she'll surprise many in this thread by the end of the season.


The coaches obviously see something in her , Mulkey said Koval is her best post defender and Redus thinks she’s a future pro. I think her junior year her offense will blossom .
Posted by Tiger on the Rag
Cattle Gap Egypt
Member since Jan 2018
7713 posts
Posted on 1/28/26 at 2:00 pm to
Like Delrosario she has very eak hands. Cant hold the ball when players are grabbing at it. She is definitely more athletic tho
Posted by Bedtiger
Thibodaux
Member since Dec 2018
762 posts
Posted on 1/28/26 at 2:20 pm to
Wolfcola
quote:

I’d rather Del Rosario


Really, u must be a troll or not know anything about bball.
Posted by Hoss00
Wisconsin
Member since May 2023
91 posts
Posted on 1/28/26 at 3:31 pm to
Ten rebounds in last game.She will be in the WNBA.If you listen to her speak she's intelligent and pretty.
Posted by BIG CAT
louisiana
Member since Jan 2005
3883 posts
Posted on 1/28/26 at 6:30 pm to
She’s terrible,she can’t get off the bench At vandy
Posted by SEC Doctor
Member since Aug 2024
11872 posts
Posted on 1/29/26 at 10:51 pm to
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Kate is going to play varying minutes depending on the matchup and how well she is playing. She played a very good game in the road win at Oklahoma. Her size helps against teams with dominant post players like OU"s Beers.


Bump. Koval with a monster game.
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