Looks like Karisma has transferred to CAL. Formerly from Mitty

https://calbears.com/news/2021/5/7/womens-basketball-cal-signs-karisma-ortiz.aspx

This is cool. Doubt she'll be a game-changer but absolutely could help in certain situations and certainly doesn't hurt.

I think she'd actually have 3 years of eligibility should she choose to use them?

College Coaches in my Twitter Fam & Beyond- This is from 2022 5-11 PG/SG JAILAH DONALD, @CalSparksClub Gold 17u EYBL Squad- now “OPEN” For recruitment. Hit me on my Cell or email monday If the interest moves Ya. https://t.co/zkGvEdRq1K

— CalSparks Basketball (@CalSparksClub) May 6, 2021

Maybe Ortiz coming is why Donald decommited?

Karisma Ortiz was the PG for four seasons at Mitty. She was an excellent passer and played solid defense as a 6-0 guard. Her offense was decent but the Monarchs had many other scorers...It certainly can't hurt to have competition but it could create a logjam at guard. May the best young ladies win! She averaged 3.6 ppg both as a freshman at Penn State and a RS soph at Texas. Ortiz could have three seasons of eligibility if last season was not counted due to Covid-19. Karisma was 4th on the Longhorns with 19 three pointers. Evidently she can still handle the ball with 45 assists to 22 TOs. This factor alone could get her on the court for Charmin.
Karisma Ortiz - Women's Basketball - University of Texas Athletics (texassports.com)
When did 2022 PG Donald de-commit? I did not see that here. GO BEARS!
https://texassports.com/documents/2020/11/30/wbb_stats_2020_21.pdf
GO BEARS!

bobbk said:

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College Coaches in my Twitter Fam & Beyond- This is from 2022 5-11 PG/SG JAILAH DONALD, @CalSparksClub Gold 17u EYBL Squad- now “OPEN” For recruitment. Hit me on my Cell or email monday If the interest moves Ya. https://t.co/zkGvEdRq1K

— CalSparks Basketball (@CalSparksClub) May 6, 2021

Maybe Ortiz coming is why Donald decommited?

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..or could be vise versa!

Welcome Karisma!!

As for Jailah Donald, it could be a mutual parting given the limited scholarships available and a new recruiting coordinator, Paul Reed, on board. Perhaps a new direction.

I believe that this is a "no contact" week for coaches and recruits.

The comments from EGB Hoops (who is very involved in girls basketball on the west coast and across the country) were a little troubling. They made it seem like it was Cal's decision, not Donald's.

Doesnt necessary mean acal pulled the scholarship but perhaps she did not qualify to enter Cal.

I wonder if she can replace McIntosh as our starting PG? Funny, I was recently looking at Charli Collier highlights and noticed Ortiz and was impressed with her handle. Seems like she struggles putting the ball in the basket (though her shooting form looks pretty) but I'm intrigued by the idea of Ortiz running the point, with 7 inches over McIntosh, with Greene and Crocker scoring, then Daniels at the 4, Oniyah the 5.

wbbilluminati said:

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I wonder if she can replace McIntosh as our starting PG? Funny, I was recently looking at Charli Collier highlights and noticed Ortiz and was impressed with her handle. Seems like she struggles putting the ball in the basket (though her shooting form looks pretty) but I'm intrigued by the idea of Ortiz running the point, with 7 inches over McIntosh, with Greene and Crocker scoring, then Daniels at the 4, Oniyah the 5.

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incoming Jayda Curry is a PG who is much more likely to share PG duties in the future

To get assists, you need someone who can put ball in the hole. We were a terrible shooting team. Got better at the end of the year.

HoopDreams said:

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wbbilluminati said:

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I wonder if she can replace McIntosh as our starting PG? Funny, I was recently looking at Charli Collier highlights and noticed Ortiz and was impressed with her handle. Seems like she struggles putting the ball in the basket (though her shooting form looks pretty) but I'm intrigued by the idea of Ortiz running the point, with 7 inches over McIntosh, with Greene and Crocker scoring, then Daniels at the 4, Oniyah the 5.

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incoming Jayda Curry is a PG who is much more likely to share PG duties in the future

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I forgot about her lol, good call

bearwbbfan said:

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The comments from EGB Hoops (who is very involved in girls basketball on the west coast and across the country) were a little troubling. They made it seem like it was Cal's decision, not Donald's.

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yikes i wonder what's going on there? not sure who he is but seems to have a bone to pick

bearwbbfan said:

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The comments from EGB Hoops (who is very involved in girls basketball on the west coast and across the country) were a little troubling. They made it seem like it was Cal's decision, not Donald's.

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Thanks for more eloquently stating what I was thinking. My first reaction was :F THAT GUY! WHAT DOES HE KNOW ABOUT OUR STAFF???!!!???

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wvitbear said:

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In praise of McIntosh ...

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I'm a big fan of Leilani. She's well rounded, steady, and a total warrior.


There is Alma, and hopefully, she has recovered from her season ending injury. I think it was a torn ACL. She played 35 minutes, and scored 14 points in the CS Bakersfield game before her injury. She attended a sports academy in high school, which was an hour's flight from her home. Also, she played on national teams. Alma's Bio on the Cal roster page tells about her basketball accomplishments. She looks like a very good player. Charmin has said: Alma is a baller.

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was this on twitter?