Daily News | Talya Brugler’s fantastic freshman season bodes well for St. Joe’s future
When freshman Talya Brugler first set foot on the hardwood at Hawk Hill, she immediately felt at home. The family atmosphere on the team, a promising business school program, and ideal location were important for the Nazareth, Pa., native, but most of all, she knew that she would be joining a squad on which she felt needed. In an up-and-down season for the Hawks Brugler’s presence has made a notable difference, one recognized not only by her coaches and teammates but by the conference as well.
The 6-foot-1 forward is a member of an impressive group of freshmen Hawks, as this season the Rookie of the Week award has gone to St. Joe’s players eight times so far.“I didn’t know how big of an impact I would make this year,” Brugler said. “It’s a lot bigger than I thought it was going to be. But I didn’t expect to get [the award] as many times as I have.”
Perhaps the best example of Brugler’s capability for growth has been her rebounding, in which she has been prolific ever since high school. So far this season, she’s had three games when she has recorded a double-double, including an impressive 18-point, 16-rebound win against Davidson at home. Her rebounding skills didn’t immediately translate into the college game, however.
“She reads over the scouting report,” Griffin said. “She watches film on our opponent, and she just has an incredible basketball IQ in addition to a high motor and great hands. So with those three factors, you know that you’re going to get a lot of hustle plays. She’s going to get a lot of stats just through hustle and unscripted plays.”
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