Another sensational year is in the rearview for DeeDee Dillard and the Lady Wildcats. A Final 4 run with a pair of players like Lucy Hood and Ellie Southards was everything shy of a state title you could ask for. Now, a new chapter begins as Dillard looks to a younger core to uphold that same, high standard.
PRESEASON INFO
2023-24 Record: 24-7; Final 4; #3 Rank
Head Coach: DeeDee Dillard (19th Season)
Returning Starters: 2
Key Departures: Lucy Hood, Ellie Southards, Mili Watts
Key Players: Jacie McCall, Chloe Erlewine, Adelyn Thompson, Addy Beth Owens
Offense: Up-tempo with an emphasis on ball movement
Strengths: “We have a younger group who is eager to work and excited about the opportunities in front of them,” adds Dillard.
Biggest Challenges: “The graduation of four seniors last season who provided leadership on and off the court will create an opportunity for growth and development in that area for some of our other student-athletes,” says Dillard. “It will be imperative for our success as well as maintaining our program’s culture that players step in and fill that void.”
“To compete hard and progressively improve throughout the season in order to put ourselves in a place to find success in the post-season,” says Dillard of the goals and expectations.
