Comments on: WHWL: Enjoy Molina’s magic while you can

By: Basketball Fan

Basketball Fan — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 17:24:45 +0000

To Humble: Hafoka and Fernandez really got a lot of interest after playing in Anaheim and Chicago with Coach Mike Taylor and his club.

By: Basketball Fan

Basketball Fan — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 03:52:03 +0000

http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/rankings/_/class/2016

Miss Molina currently sits at #36. That is very impressive. I believe if she had a coach who had more mainland connections with colleges then she would have been offered by more Top 25 schools. Just a little tidbit of info. Of all the Hawaii Girls who have even been ranked since ESPN took over Hoopgurlz, Shawna Kuehu was ranked the highest. She was rated #4 overall in the 2008 class until she got injured. Vicky Tagalicod who signed with USC was also highly rated in 2009.

By: Humble

Humble — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 05:02:14 +0000

Good points Joe Schmo. Makai I think not inviting WSU to WBB might be counterproductive. I believe UH should invite WSU and more PAC-12 schoosl to show they can compete in that Conference and hopefully be considered if the conference should expand. I believe Chanelle chose WSU because of the strong relationship WSU has with the Kona program. Her past teammates was a huge part in her decision and so was her Coach. I mean, if her Coach intrusted her own daughter to play at WSU, I’m pretty sure she gave her blessing for Chanelle. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think her Coach persuaded her to go WSU, but there must be some influence. In terms of Hawaii kids staying to play in Hawaii, I think that should be directed to UH. Facilities and support are at a low point. These big schools provide more support to student athletes that UH needs to improve on. Also, local talents are often overlooked by UH for reason unknown. I commented on that earlier regarding local girls b-ball talent. UH never recruited Quinlan, Hafoka, Fernandez until other mainland schools showed interest. Why? Some mainland school were in contact with local talent since they were sophomores and UH never made contact. I think they should make contact and develope a relationship with local talent even if they may not be able to offer a scholarship. That way local talent may be more loyal to the friendship and trust that has developed. Just my thoughts.

By: Makai

Makai — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:04:37 +0000

Hurts to see the top local talent leave Hawaii especially for football. I say lets not schedule WBB against Wazu for a decade.

By: joe schmo

joe schmo — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 21:43:35 +0000

Not attacking anyone or trying to cause any drama. Just wondering how someone can say a certain player is ranked #2 unless there is an official ranking somewhere. If not, it’s just opinion. Not saying she isn’t a really good player either and she very well could be the #2 prospect in the state, but I’d like to think players are ranked on talent and potential rather than merely just offers and attention. Sometimes the best prospects don’t get attention because they are at a small school or lack media coverage. I have no clue if Mariota was considered the top prospect in the state his senior year (and maybe others had more offers or attention), but he turned out pretty good if he wasn’t. The only other players I would think could be considered at #2 based solely on talent and potential at the next level would be Hilo’s Alexis Pana or maybe Keala Quinlan from Roosevelt. Just my opinion of course.

By: Humble

Humble — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:24:09 +0000

As bloggers, I think its important to remember what we are commenting on. These are all talented young women that on any given night could be considered the “BEST” and ranked behind Chanelle based on their performance. Lahainaluna has great girls talent, but, Konawaena, Punahou, Maryknoll, Iolani, Roosevelt etc. to much to list, but all talented. However, considering the offers and attention Fernandez had, she could be considered #2 among others. No need to attack one another about rating these young women. It’s subjective and everyone is entitled to their opinions. It’s also important to remember that these young women also may read these comments and it should be positive towards all of them.

By: Humble

Humble — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:12:22 +0000

Who do you think is #2 prospect?

By: joe schmo

joe schmo — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 07:04:52 +0000

Rated #2 by who? You?

By: Mauian5

Mauian5 — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 05:04:22 +0000

Washington St. has also come to Maui and recruited Cameron Fernandez
from Lahainaluna to commit to them also. Fernandez is rated #2 prospect
behind Molina in this Senior class.

By: EwaEwa

EwaEwa — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 01:53:47 +0000

KonaWarrior enjoy it while you can because Big Island and Maui are the next hotspot for mainlanders wanting to settle down and they going be your neighbors. Also the Rich chinese and japanese have been invading Oahu for decades now and our Native locals are moving out of State. Nobody lives Aloha any more they only speak of it.