We saw flashes of brilliance from Williams last season, and one can expect she'll be even more consistent in 2019-20. Tennessee’s Evina Westbrook (2) looks out into the seats as she makes her way to the benches after Tennessee's 73-71 loss to Kentucky on Thursday, January 10, 2019. But Westbrook would have given the Huskies one more very valuable and versatile weapon, a player they really could have used, especially in a season after losing two high-impact players like Collier and Samuelson.The ESPN Daily delivers the biggest sports news and moments every weekday. UConn is appealing the decision. "Later asked whether she expected Warlick to be back for an eighth season, Westbrook paused for a few seconds before saying, “I don’t know. And while it took them a while to grow into those roles, by their senior seasons they were players that could always be counted on. She distributes the ball effectively, with good court vision, but Westbrook also takes up a lot of defensive attention with her scoring ability.She isn't a superb 3-point shooter -- she was 38 of 100 from beyond the arc last season -- but she's serviceable there. Like most young players, she had to learn to defend without fouling, but she made progress on that while at Tennessee. UConn Women’s Basketball: Tennessee Transfer Evina Westbrook Commits The Huskies add an elite transfer from their former arch-rival. They will be missed.UConn has three seniors and two redshirt seniors this season, but only one of them -- Dangerfield -- has had significant playing experience as a starter for the Huskies.
Plus, UConn coach Geno Auriemma said recently he didn't want his team (or women's basketball in general) to be as She is the type of player who can break down defenses by penetrating and dishing off, or by scoring at the rim. '"UConn argued that issues at Tennessee, which fired coach Holly Warlick in March, met the NCAA's recently revised standards for a waiver of the rule requiring Westbrook, a 6-foot guard, to sit out a season. They also play most of their highest-profile nonconference games at home this season -- either at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs or the XL Center in Hartford. UConn has landed another transfer, this time from its most storied rival.Former Tennessee guard Evina Westbrook announced Friday night that she’s committed to the Huskies.Westbrook, a 6-foot sophomore, averaged 14.9 points (matching a team-high) and 5.3 assists across 31 starts for the Lady Vols. Our journalists provide in-depth analysis and reporting about the people, places and issues that matter most to you. UConn will appeal the decision. Previously, players transferring to UConn simply had to sit out the season. Asked by a reporter what Tennessee needed to focus on in the offseason, Westbrook said: "I just think off-the-court stuff, steps need to be taken with our staff and just overall off the court with this team.
The junior guard will have two years of eligibility remaining when she suits up for UConn next season. 5 in the At 6 feet, Westbrook is a scoring point guard with good size and strength. The Huskies and Westbrook will appeal. Ex-Tennessee guard Evina Westbrook transfers to UConn She started all 64 games she played at Tennessee.Ultimately, UConn still has a lot of talent, and the Huskies' ownership of the American Athletic Conference in their last season in the league seems assured. UConn coach Geno Auriemma made clear Wednesday night that he is not happy with the NCAA's decision to deny an appeal that would have allowed Tennessee transfer Evina Westbrook to …
That includes their games against Notre Dame, Baylor, Tennessee and Oregon.UConn will still be a force to be reckoned with. Evina Westbrook (22) Guard - As a Junior (2019-20): Redshirt season per NCAA transfer rules. But she's a tough kid, she's a tough kid." As a Sophomore at Tennessee (2018-19): Started all 31 games she Senior guard Crystal Dangerfield said they gave Westbrook a group hug. UConn will host Tennessee on Jan. 23, 2020, then the Lady Vols will host the Huskies and Westbrook at Thompson-Boling Arena in 2020-21. Photo: Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire Via Getty Images UConn has won 11 NCAA championships under coach Geno Auriemma, the most in women's basketball. NCAA denies UConn appeal on transfer Evina Westbrook. (0:21)NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- UConn coach Geno Auriemma says there's no other avenue for the Huskies to follow now that the NCAA has denied an appeal that would have allowed Tennessee transfer Evina Westbrook to play with them this season.Auriemma made clear Wednesday night after a 64-51 victory over Vanderbilt that he's not happy with either the decision or the NCAA's reasons for it. Say something else.