Forward Zuzi Klimesova, one of only two seniors next season with Jillian Danker, said the finish wasn't what the Commodores wanted after improving so much this season. Good shooting was the reason for their success. Vandy shot 50 percent or better from the floor 26 times this season, including seven of its final nine games, and went 22-4 in those games. That shooting touch deserted them against Notre Dame as they hit just 41 percent from the floor. Klimesova said that is why she plans to spend time this summer working on her 3-point shooting and becoming stronger.
Next season offers only more promise.
Foster loses nobody from this team, especially if the NCAA grants an extra year to Storey, a backup center and forward. Foster has four signees coming in led by Ashley Earley of Briarcrest in Memphis and Abi Ramsey of Shelbyville. Katie Smith, a transfer from Louisville, also will be available. Foster won't make any predictions. Sports Illustrated and CNN have combined to form a 24 hour sports news and information channel.