Picton to Sac State

[JohnGotti]

Absolutely that’s why I so baffled over this. Seemed so sincere. But moods change with reflection I guess Nanacat. Or no? Seems like my ex af me. Everything was great. Then 15 minutes later everything changed. Hard to tell.

[MSU01]

Absolutely that’s why I so baffled over this. Seemed so sincere. But moods change with reflection I guess Nanacat. Or no? Seems like my ex af me. Everything was great. Then 15 minutes later everything changed. Hard to tell.

I don't think anything necessarily changed, as some players choose to transfer for reasons other than being dissatisfied with their current situation. Maybe she'd rather live in California than Montana, maybe there's something else about Sac State that appeals to her, or maybe she entered the portal hoping for a bigger offer that never came.

[nanacat]

Absolutely that’s why I so baffled over this. Seemed so sincere. But moods change with reflection I guess Nanacat. Or no? Seems like my ex af me. Everything was great. Then 15 minutes later everything changed. Hard to tell.

I don't think anything necessarily changed, as some players choose to transfer for reasons other than being dissatisfied with their current situation. Maybe she'd rather live in California than Montana, maybe there's something else about Sac State that appeals to her, or maybe she entered the portal hoping for a bigger offer that never came.

I feel like this is a big time reality, that may have an affect on how many portal as years go on. It's still new, players see others get signed for big money, many think they are better than they are and who wouldn't want them? Then they don't get those 6 figure offers, they can't go back, (well maybe they can depending on the coach, but pride is difficult to swallow), and they're not ready to retire so they take what they can get.

Perhaps she sees herself as the next Morales, who obviously benefited MSU, and herself, by transferring.

None of us will likely ever know.

[gtapp]

So you leave a program where you got lots of playing time that would probably only go up next year. A program that is arguably the best program in the BSC, at what is arguable the best school in the BSC, in the arguably the best town in the BSC, which has the largest average attendance for WBB and for a coach who is the longest tenured in the BSC for pretty much the opposite of all that!

[JohnGotti]

Spot on gtapp!

[grizzh8r]

So you leave a program where you got lots of playing time that would probably only go up next year. A program that is arguably the best program in the BSC, at what is arguable the best school in the BSC, in the arguably the best town in the BSC, which has the largest average attendance for WBB and for a coach who is the longest tenured in the BSC for pretty much the opposite of all that!

Grass isn't always greener...



I think a ton of this is just due to the current "instant gratification" nature of the current generation of young adults. Gonna be a rude awakening for them once they get out in the real world...

[lutecat]

As I think about this more I wonder if she would've played the 1 this next year. Esme played the 1 while Dylan played the 2. So would Dylan play the 2 again next year with Natalie at the 1?

[RickRund]

Spot on gtapp!

YES...

[MSU01]

As I think about this more I wonder if she would've played the 1 this next year. Esme played the 1 while Dylan played the 2. So would Dylan play the 2 again next year with Natalie at the 1?

Do we know exactly what Dylan's injury is yet? It happened far enough into the season that if it was an ACL tear it's very unlikely that she would be able to return until late next season if at all.

[Bobcat4Ever]

Absolutely that’s why I so baffled over this. Seemed so sincere. But moods change with reflection I guess Nanacat. Or no? Seems like my ex af me. Everything was great. Then 15 minutes later everything changed. Hard to tell.

I don't think anything necessarily changed, as some players choose to transfer for reasons other than being dissatisfied with their current situation. Maybe she'd rather live in California than Montana, maybe there's something else about Sac State that appeals to her, or maybe she entered the portal hoping for a bigger offer that never came.

I feel like this is a big time reality, that may have an affect on how many portal as years go on. It's still new, players see others get signed for big money, many think they are better than they are and who wouldn't want them? Then they don't get those 6 figure offers, they can't go back, (well maybe they can depending on the coach, but pride is difficult to swallow), and they're not ready to retire so they take what they can get.

Perhaps she sees herself as the next Morales, who obviously benefited MSU, and herself, by transferring.

None of us will likely ever know.

Morales left a team that could barely find the court let alone a basket — a huge number of them left — and moved to the best team. Picton left the best to move down a few notches. Morales stated she moved because she wanted a shot at winning the conference. Not comparable at all.

[Bobcat4Ever]

As I think about this more I wonder if she would've played the 1 this next year. Esme played the 1 while Dylan played the 2. So would Dylan play the 2 again next year with Natalie at the 1?

Unless one of the freshmen stole the show. Picton as 1 and Philip as 2 seem the natural positioning.

Now, with Dylan questionable — who’s going to play point?

[lutecat]

As I think about this more I wonder if she would've played the 1 this next year. Esme played the 1 while Dylan played the 2. So would Dylan play the 2 again next year with Natalie at the 1?

Unless one of the freshmen stole the show. Picton as 1 and Philip as 2 seem the natural positioning.

Now, with Dylan questionable — who’s going to play point?

A transfer or Dylan's sister. Who will be a freshman.

[JohnGotti]

Very well said Bobcat4ever. Nothing against Sac State but it most definitely is a move down. Our program dominates theirs in all aspects. No comparison at all as Gary stated above.

[ClowderUp]

I think SAC has money related to the bigger fundraising effort happening, and they are in a position to buy next year's team. It wouldn't surprise me if Picton got some $$. They want several BSC championships right now.

[nanacat]

Absolutely that’s why I so baffled over this. Seemed so sincere. But moods change with reflection I guess Nanacat. Or no? Seems like my ex af me. Everything was great. Then 15 minutes later everything changed. Hard to tell.

I don't think anything necessarily changed, as some players choose to transfer for reasons other than being dissatisfied with their current situation. Maybe she'd rather live in California than Montana, maybe there's something else about Sac State that appeals to her, or maybe she entered the portal hoping for a bigger offer that never came.

I feel like this is a big time reality, that may have an affect on how many portal as years go on. It's still new, players see others get signed for big money, many think they are better than they are and who wouldn't want them? Then they don't get those 6 figure offers, they can't go back, (well maybe they can depending on the coach, but pride is difficult to swallow), and they're not ready to retire so they take what they can get.

Perhaps she sees herself as the next Morales, who obviously benefited MSU, and herself, by transferring.

None of us will likely ever know.

Morales left a team that could barely find the court let alone a basket — a huge number of them left — and moved to the best team. Picton left the best to move down a few notches. Morales stated she moved because she wanted a shot at winning the conference. Not comparable at all.

I agree with you that it's not comparable, but just was trying to figure out what went through her head. An effort in futility for sure, as there really isn't a reasonable explanation as far as basketball goes. Therefore I go back to something on a personal level, either a locker room issue, chasing a guy, or maybe wanting to be in sunny California instead of Montana. Nothing else makes sense. But like I said above, we'll never know.

[lutecat]

Sac also picked up a commitment from a girl from Finland by way of Arkansas. Scored 40 points all of last year.

[lutecat]

Natalie posted this post to her story. I dont know if its just her reposting all of his posts or if this was about her. I cant see coach Bin not working with players individually, especially at her given position. I mean there's a reason Esme came here.

[MSU01]

Natalie posted this post to her story. I dont know if its just her reposting all of his posts or if this was about her. I cant see coach Bin not working with players individually, especially at her given position. I mean there's a reason Esme came here.

Hard for me to believe that Coach Binford has accumulated eight Big Sky Championship trophies over the past decade based on a philosophy of neglecting individual player development. That post by the Sac State coach seems more self-promotional than anything...start off with a vague statement whose truth is impossible to verify and then use it to try and sell your own program, complete with picture from this morning's candid photo shoot in which you're just as likely to be throwing the ball against a wall than working with a player.

[coachouert]

Looks like Sac signed 8 new players, 6 of which are transfers so I wouldn't read too much into it.

[Joe Bobcat]

Natalie posted this post to her story. I dont know if its just her reposting all of his posts or if this was about her. I cant see coach Bin not working with players individually, especially at her given position. I mean there's a reason Esme came here.

Hard for me to believe that Coach Binford has accumulated eight Big Sky Championship trophies over the past decade based on a philosophy of neglecting individual player development. That post by the Sac State coach seems more self-promotional than anything...start off with a vague statement whose truth is impossible to verify and then use it to try and sell your own program, complete with picture from this morning's candid photo shoot.

I'll just say this about any opponent that will be competing against coach Binford, be it a player or coach. Dissing her is about as foolish and dangerous as pouring gasoline on a fire. You stand a good chance of getting burned badly. It would be far wiser of you to shut your pie hole and keep your fingers off the keyboard.
This could be nothing, or it might get interesting. Just to be prepared I'll make a double batch of popcorn for the Sac state games this year.