Newcomers to watch in women’s basketball

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Kelsey Bone, 6-foot-5, South Carolina

Dawn Staley’s first big-time recruit for the Gamecocks, Bone could be an immediate impact player. The John Wooden national high school player of the year spurned some of the top programs in the country to join Staley.

China Crosby, 5-5, Virginia

The New York City native is going to make big contributions for the Cavaliers right away. A talented point guard who can also score, Crosby will take some pressure off All-America guard Monica Wright.

Elena Delle Donne, 6-5, Delaware.

After a year away from basketball this former national high school player of the year is playing again for the Blue Hens. She will be tough to guard with her size and ability to shoot.

Skylar Diggins, 5-9, Notre Dame.

The Big East preseason rookie of the year, Diggins will fit right in with a very talented Notre Dame roster. She has the versatility to play several positions, and coach Muffet McGraw already has called Diggins the best player she’s ever recruited.

Kelly Faris, 5-11, Connecticut

The Huskies have had a lot of success over the last few years with freshmen. Faris, the lone true first-year player on the team, already has impressed coach Geno Auriemma with her basketball knowledge and leadership.

Updated Nov 7, 12:06 am EST
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  1. Jim
    2. Posted by Jim Thu Nov 12 9:25am EST

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    Watch for South Carolina. Kelsey Bone is a program changing player. Not even on the radar with most but when all is said and done with this season the Lady Game@#$% will be heard from. Go Lady Game@#$% and Go Coach Staley!
  2. Vincent
    1. Posted by Vincent Sat Nov 7 8:53pm EST

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    The virginia cavs should do great with the new star freshman and also with Monica Wright they are gonna go deep in march with a great team coming back.
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