🏀Carly's recruitment process and decision to choose Virginia Tech.
🔴The benefits of redshirting and the growth it provided for Carly.
🌊Carly's experience playing overseas in Greece and the cultural differences she encountered.
📈The advantages Carly's height gives her as a point guard and how she plans to utilize it.
🤝Carly's emphasis on being a facilitator and team player rather than just a scorer.
Why did Carly choose Virginia Tech?
—Carly chose Virginia Tech because of the strong relationship she built with coach Brooks and the opportunity to leave Texas and experience something new.
Why did Carly decide to redshirt?
—Carly decided to redshirt to take advantage of the opportunity to learn and grow as a player behind a more experienced team. She also wanted to prove herself and be a part of the program's future success.
How has Carly's game evolved since her redshirt year?
—Carly has focused on gaining weight and building muscle to become a stronger facilitator and team player. She has also made changes to her shooting technique to improve her accuracy.
What advantage does Carly's height give her as a point guard?
—Carly's height gives her an advantage over smaller defenders and allows her to see over the defense and make accurate passes. She is working on using her body effectively to create scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates.
What is Carly's mindset going into the upcoming season?
—Carly's mindset is focused on being a supportive teammate and facilitator on the court. She wants to put her teammates in the best positions to succeed and contribute to the team's overall success.
00:00Carly Wsel shares her journey from redshirting to becoming an elite shooter on the Virginia Tech women's basketball team.
02:30Carly discusses her recruitment process and why she chose Virginia Tech.
11:45Carly talks about her decision to redshirt and the benefits it provided for her growth as a player.
17:20Carly shares her experience playing overseas in Greece and the cultural differences she encountered.
24:10Carly explains how her height gives her an advantage as a point guard and how she plans to utilize it in her game.
31:50Carly emphasizes her role as a facilitator and team player rather than just a scorer.
