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WBB - Makenzie Ellis is transferring from the University of Colorado

buffaholic said:
Averaged 24 minutes per game.... Is this a big loss and was it known she was leaving?
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News to me that she was leaving. Pretty good 3pt shooter and pretty good rebounder from the wing. Production isn't hard to replace, but she was kind of in the Haley Smith spot so now it's replacing their combined production. Haley was 11.2p/ 6.4r/ 1.2a. Ellis was 6.4p/ 4.2r/ 0.7a. So that's 17.6p/ 10.6r/ 1.9a in production that the Buffs need to find just to match last season (and they were 39.2% and 37.1%, respectively, from 3pt range). It's a pretty big hole.
 
Ouch!! With the team already very thin in the front court, losing Mackenzie will definitely hurt. I doubt it was known because she just played as part of a CU WBB 3-on-3 team at the Olympic Training Center this past weekend.
I really hope that the posts from CUOldTimer about the coaches bringing in JUCO players is true. The roster really needs a boost. Hope to hear they also bring in grad transfers or regular transfers. There are many players this season who were considered top talents coming out of high school looking for a new place to play.
 
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Feeling a bit sad reading about Makenzie's departure. She looked to be on the rise the last part of the season playing with more confidence on the offensive end and hitting some critical shots. Given the roster, it looked like she would have been a good bet to start again next season. Also, she was a teammate of Kennedy's in club ball. I figured she's be an important contributor next season.

In terms of numbers at the position/role she played, there are a lot of players available. In order of experience:

• Monica Burich jr
• Eleanor Jones so
• Annika Jank fr
• Mya Hollingshed fr
 
MarkW said:
Feeling a bit sad reading about Makenzie's departure. She looked to be on the rise the last part of the season playing with more confidence on the offensive end and hitting some critical shots. Given the roster, it looked like she would have been a good bet to start again next season. Also, she was a teammate of Kennedy's in club ball. I figured she's be an important contributor next season.

In terms of numbers at the position/role she played, there are a lot of players available. In order of experience:

• Monica Burich jr
• Eleanor Jones so
• Annika Jank fr
• Mya Hollingshed fr
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Those appear to be the 4's next year plus 1 JUCO. There will be plenty of times two of those will be on the floor together. At the 5, I see Correal plus a JUCO.
 
BeBe said:
Ouch!! With the team already very thin in the front court, losing Mackenzie will definitely hurt. I doubt it was known because she just played as part of a CU WBB 3-on-3 team at the Olympic Training Center this past weekend.
I really hope that the posts from CUOldTimer about the coaches bringing in JUCO players is true. The roster really needs a boost. Hope to hear they also bring in grad transfers or regular transfers. There are many players this season who were considered top talents coming out of high school looking for a new place to play.
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1-2 JUCO's at the post positions (4/5). Could also get a grad transfer or a normal transfer.

Her transfer wasn't due to anything to do with the coaches or CU. It was a surprise.
 
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Buffnik said:
News to me that she was leaving. Pretty good 3pt shooter and pretty good rebounder from the wing. Production isn't hard to replace, but she was kind of in the Haley Smith spot so now it's replacing their combined production. Haley was 11.2p/ 6.4r/ 1.2a. Ellis was 6.4p/ 4.2r/ 0.7a. So that's 17.6p/ 10.6r/ 1.9a in production that the Buffs need to find just to match last season (and they were 39.2% and 37.1%, respectively, from 3pt range). It's a pretty big hole.
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She's a 4 so not in the Haley position moving forward. I would imagine Knight will play that position for a lot of minutes next year with Caylao-Do & Freeman getting some minutes there too.
 
Big ouch! I'm surprised she was even allowed to play in the 3x3 tourney last weekend. If she played and had not told the coaches she was leaving, that was not good sportsmanship.

Remember, Leonard, Robinson, Ellis and Burich were Lappe recruits, not Payne recruits.

I know Payne has a higher bar at practice than Lappe did and I think in games. I also think winning games in the Pac12 should have shown Ellis she belongs.
 
CUoldtimer said:
She's a 4 so not in the Haley position moving forward. I would imagine Knight will play that position for a lot of minutes next year with Caylao-Do & Freeman getting some minutes there too.
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With the issues we saw on rebounding and interior defense, I was expecting her to play the 3.
 
CUoldtimer said:
1-2 JUCO's at the post positions (4/5). Could also get a grad transfer or a normal transfer.

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JUCOs better happen. In my mind, I have no idea of the ability of Eleanor Jones. Didn't see enough of her to know her talents.
 
Buffnik said:
With the issues we saw on rebounding and interior defense, I was expecting her to play the 3.
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She tried to this year. Just not athletic or quick enough for this system. How many times did we see her foul on the perimeter trying to draw charges? They want to press, press, press. That's why late in the season, they went so small with her at the 4.
 
CUoldtimer said:
She tried to this year. Just not athletic or quick enough for this system. How many times did we see her foul on the perimeter trying to draw charges? They want to press, press, press. That's why late in the season, they went so small with her at the 4.
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Maybe that explains why she is transferring.
 
Buffnik said:
Maybe that explains why she is transferring.
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That's not it. She would've gotten plenty of PT next year at the 4 and probably a little 3. Let's wait and see what she says publicly before I say anything but it's nothing bad at all.
 
Buffnik said:
Maybe that explains why she is transferring.
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My thought exactly after reading these latest posts. Playing the 4 at Kenzie's size (both height and her comparatively slight build) in the PAC-12 could be somewhat brutal. If she wants to play on the wing, which seems to suit her given her 3 point ability, she's probably not a good fit as the new system shapes up.
 
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No doubt that the coaching staff wants athletic players who can press, trap and run the court. Ellis does seem to have perimeter skills, but I am not sure about her athletic ability at the 3. Still, I will miss her. She seemed to be passionate and was definitely improving.

It will be interesting to see what happens this spring with recruiting. The late signing period begins tomorrow, if I remember correctly. Unlikely there will be any jucos signing as they most likely haven't taken official visits.
 
Just in case you think that this transfer thing is sort of shocking.......well, it's really par for the course right now.
 
I have seen so many transfers this week of players who were top recruits and they were playing at their school of choice. I do not understand the lack of loyalty by these privileged players.
 
I really enjoyed watching the effort that Ms. Ellis brought to the floor every night. I have no doubt that she will be a solid player, no matter where she goes and regardless of whether she plays on the wing or at the 4. I wish her nothing but the best and thank her for her time at CU.
 
MarkW said:
No doubt that the coaching staff wants athletic players who can press, trap and run the court. Ellis does seem to have perimeter skills, but I am not sure about her athletic ability at the 3. Still, I will miss her. She seemed to be passionate and was definitely improving.

It will be interesting to see what happens this spring with recruiting. The late signing period begins tomorrow, if I remember correctly. Unlikely there will be any jucos signing as they most likely haven't taken official visits.
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There will be at least one juco signing. I hope two.

Agree on Ellis. I liked her work ethic and grit.
 
Still no announcement by CU, although I do believe what is on Twitter
 
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