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My question is how did IU & PU miss on her or was she just not interested in them. But Hopeful she can add some punch and depth to go with iot. From what I have heard is that the first JC she was at (Broward College in Florida) really jerked her around and had her taking underwater basketweaving type classes. In the article it said she wants to pursue a career in Pharmacology- "jock" classes will not get to where she wants to go in life. So she moved on from Broward to Vincennes. At Vincennes she has had a lot of work to make up to be able to move on to NCAA next year. I don't know if this is 100% correct but she had like 28 credits to take in this current spring semester and this summer to be able to qualify. I can see schools just not wasting their time on someone that has so much work to do to be able to qualify. Maybe PU is set at that position? I see at least IU had her in and was interested- obviously she was not interested in them. Kalenta seems to be a high character young lady, and wants to move forward and improve her life. It would take a strong person to leave her home country and pursue her opportunities in America. We, as NU fans know ......It's very, very important to UNL that they offer all the opportunities to help the student be successful in school, and life.... not just a given sport. Yori's said (somthing to the effect) in the LJS article that Hanna is smart, and is a great person, with a wonderful sense of humor......not just a good basketball player. Just the type of person NU, Connie Yori, and UNL's fans, love as student athletes. I wish for her nothing but sucess at UNL in her two years here.

Just guessing...but her JC is about 100 miles from Indy where the B1G tourney was held. Who knows ....could be Kalenta (and her coach) watched NU in tourney..... and contacted Yori ??

Just saw where Kalenta was recently named 3rd team Jr College All-American. Her coach didn't really agree saying ..... “I find it hard to believe that there are 20 better junior college players in the country,” Meeks said, “but I want to congratulate Anya on being an All-American. She had an incredible season and I’m very proud of her. VU certainly appreciates everything she has done for our program.” _______ Also found where she played on the Belarus national U16 team in 2010 The 2010 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship for Women was the 22nd edition of the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship for Women. 16 teams featured the competition, held in Greece from August 12–22. She was the top shot blocker (3.9 per game) in the tourney, had as much a 24 pts in a game.

ANYA “HANNA” KALENTA I googled her and saw a little video, from her freshmen year. Played there and at another school in her Soph. year. By the short video it appeared she moves fairly well. Could drive to the hoop.......and did hit a 3 too. More than just a post player probably. Looked tall and long...good hands. Not as strong as Hooper probably, but not as thin as Havers either. No way to tell how much international play she may of had......at least I didn't find it in a quick search. But she'll have some experience beyond high school. She may end up being a nice add. As a Juco she'll play this fall....making this a large class coming in. Unexpected get.... but her inside presence could be a big benefit, if she can quickly grasp Yori's schemes. http://athletics.vinu.edu/players/kalenta-anya

I notice that none of each teams new comers are included in the rankings. It would seem that the strength of new freshmen could make a difference.....but their rankings are a place to start I suppose. No Penn St ?

Yori's comment ...while blunt and maybe make one cringe...is right on. We don't have an answer for someone like UConns center....6'-5" and I'll bet nearly 200lbs......but no one else does either. (she was no speed demon down the floor though, but very tough in the paint.) BYU's 6-7 center was a force in the paint...but not much else....the 3 shooting was their killer as stated above. Sample is obviously one of the best defenders in the B1G...but to win in the NCAA's....she must be a scorer too...maybe 10 points/gm would work. BYU didn't cover her at all....just let her open to shoot. That's opens up their defense to double teamimg, and two down low at the same time....that hurt us. Everyone knows we need depth and the ability to run, hopefully with the added depth next year. We couldn't do it much this year because we're playing 5 ...or 6...maybe 7. We can negate the big posts somewhat if we can run more. On paper at least...we look to be deeper next year....if the "newbies" can get a feel for Yori's scheme. Got to think the coaching staff is drooling at the thought of the new talent. Next year seems to have real chance for an upgrade to the team overall. Recruits in 2015 like the 2014 bunch could elevate the team to another level.....wishfull thinking maybe?