Red Don Posted March 22, 2021 Report Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) Will She; or Won't She Stay - Seems like not even Kate Knows for Sure! Whether it comes down to 'What Might BE" or "Move-On;" What a Way to Go! Here is a good article by Abby Barmore of the OWH! (subscribers only, but you may be able to access it if you open in a private browser window). A great read about Kate and her family as well as her time in Lincoln and future. https://omaha.com/sports/huskers/womens-basketball/just-like-kate-cain-influences-shots-on-the-court-nebraska-has-done-the-same-for/article_2c9b94f0-788e-11eb-8594-ffe6180a0eaf.html Quote Kate Cain had it all planned.......She was committed to play basketball at the University of Delaware, Then everything changed, After two years looking forward to being a Blue Hen, she didn’t have a team. Cain and her family squeezed in four official visits in 2½ weeks - And the one farthest from her home, is where Cain landed. Four years later, Cain has seven program records for blocks - She recorded the program’s first triple-double of points, rebounds and blocks — as a freshman. Cain, who had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 11 blocks against Florida Atlantic on Dec. 19, 2017, doesn’t remember much about the game. Quote Cain’s success should come as no surprise. She is a part of a basketball family. Her mother, then Alison Martinsky, is still the second-leading shot blocker at Fairfield (Conn.) University. Her father Tim is the all-time leading scorer (1,872) at Manhattan College. “My parents have done so much for me and my siblings, supportwise and being able to get us to practices and workouts and pushing us to do our best, Quote What stuck out most to Cain about Nebraska was the coaching staff. “They were really kind, genuine people which played a really big role because I really was looking for that sort of support within a coach,” Cain said. “Also, I enjoyed the team and the campus. And the facilities obviously are incredible.” “You don’t really realize (the fan support) until you’re in Lincoln and you get recognized and then after a game you have little kids coming up asking you to sign posters,” Quote Cain, who earned her Master’s in business administration, is projected to be a second-round WNBA draft pick. She is now ready to move on from Nebraska, her home for the past four years. She will leave a lasting legacy, but will take something much more valuable with her. Edited May 3, 2021 by Red Don mwm89, HB and whoopdeedoo 3 Quote
Red Don Posted March 22, 2021 Author Report Posted March 22, 2021 (Follow-On Article in Hail Varsity) https://hailvarsity.com/womens-basketball/husker-center-kate-cain-talks-about-a-potential-return-next-season/ Quote What will Kate Cain decide come season’s end? The senior center can come back to Nebraska for a fifth season next year thanks to the NCAA, or she can move on to prepare for the WNBA Draft. “The coaches have really respected the idea that I really want to just focus on this season as it goes,” Cain said. Her preference is to wait until the year is completely finished, then weigh the pros and cons of another year in Lincoln, making the WNBA wait. Coaches have respected that. Quote “More so, my decision weighs on personal things and opportunities for myself in the future. I really need to evaluate all of that with my family and the coaches. Trying to push that off as far as I can has really been able to help me kinda stay with it and just focus on each game that is at hand.” Quote
tcp Posted March 22, 2021 Report Posted March 22, 2021 I hope she does what's best for her. I don't see her hanging in the WNBA since it's a really athletic league now, and I don't think anyone of our best players over the last few years have stuck very long in the league. On the other hand, not much point in returning if you're already done with your education. Tough call for Ms. Cain. Wish her the best however she goes! 12dozen 1 Quote
All About the Corn Posted March 22, 2021 Report Posted March 22, 2021 With all of this crazy stuff allowing a "free" year, it will screw some class over at some point. Whether is be Kate's class or the incoming freshman or the class after them. I do not agree with what the NCAA did. Did high school seniors get extra time on things they missed? No. IMHO not only does Kate have think over her status but also maybe think what is best for the team going forward. We are lucky we only have her with that decision to make. What if we has 4-5 seniors needing to make that choice. Kind of think the VB team with 4 seniors will not have any of them return in the fall. Lexi and Lauren both should have chances to play professionally and Hayley and both Jazz I see ready to move on with their lives. Tough choices to make. whoopdeedoo, mwm89 and HUD 1 2 Quote
HUD Posted March 22, 2021 Report Posted March 22, 2021 My gut feeling is that she will not be back. mwm89 1 Quote
whoopdeedoo Posted March 22, 2021 Report Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, HUD said: My gut feeling is that she will not be back. i really won't be surprised either way. i would bet we know before the end of the week. Edited March 22, 2021 by whoopdeedoo HUD 1 Quote
whoopdeedoo Posted April 3, 2021 Report Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) Hoops news: Kate Cain won't use extra season with Nebraska women's basketball team https://t.co/XNEm4nFIdP via @JournalStarNews — Steven M. Sipple (@HuskerExtraSip) April 3, 2021 Edited April 3, 2021 by whoopdeedoo mwm89 and 12dozen 2 Quote
HUD Posted April 3, 2021 Report Posted April 3, 2021 I wish the best for her. Over the past four years she helped us a lot. Smart young lady. HB, Red Don, 12dozen and 4 others 3 4 Quote
HB Posted April 4, 2021 Report Posted April 4, 2021 No surprise. Great career here. Huge positive impact defensively. Red Don, mwm89, 12dozen and 1 other 4 Quote
redsteve Posted April 4, 2021 Report Posted April 4, 2021 Great young lady. Classy always...very positive personality, never heard her say or do a negative thing since the day she walked on campus. Thanks Kate, it was great to have you here as a Husker. Good luck in everything you do. whoopdeedoo, NUtball, Cazzie22 and 4 others 4 3 Quote
12dozen Posted April 4, 2021 Report Posted April 4, 2021 Much respect Kate. Thank You. Maybe, send a son or daughter our way, sometime down the road. Red Don, mwm89 and whoopdeedoo 2 1 Quote
Cazzie22 Posted April 4, 2021 Report Posted April 4, 2021 Good Luck Kate! I am certain you will have a great career in whatever path you select. mwm89, 12dozen, Red Don and 1 other 3 1 Quote
whoopdeedoo Posted April 5, 2021 Report Posted April 5, 2021 best of luck Kate...no matter where that path leads. thank you for being a Husker! 12dozen, Red Don, mwm89 and 1 other 1 3 Quote
mwm89 Posted April 6, 2021 Report Posted April 6, 2021 I am adding my sincere thanks to Kate for her contributions and success here and well wishes for her future!! An awesome young lady! GBR!! 12dozen, Red Don, Cazzie22 and 2 others 2 3 Quote
whoopdeedoo Posted April 30, 2021 Report Posted April 30, 2021 Women's basketball: The Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA announced on Friday that they waived center Kate Cain. The Aces signed the former Nebraska Cornhusker to a training camp contract on April 19. — Brent Wagner (@LJSSportsWagner) April 30, 2021 mwm89 1 Quote
mwm89 Posted May 3, 2021 Report Posted May 3, 2021 On 4/30/2021 at 3:13 PM, whoopdeedoo said: Bummer. We'll see what happens next in her journey. Quote
All About the Corn Posted May 3, 2021 Report Posted May 3, 2021 Kate needs time overseas to develop more. She may never catch on in the WNBA. IMHO you really need to get with the right system/style that fits you to make it in the WNBA. mwm89 and Silverbacked1 1 1 Quote
Red Don Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Posted May 3, 2021 Best Wishes to Kate and what's next on her journey!!! mwm89 1 Quote
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