How do you know they didn't try? Maybe JOJ wasn't receptive? Don't get me wrong I too think JOJ is extremely athletic but I think its a stretch to say they chose not to develop him. He started 19 games.
I cant remember where I read it, but I did read that Coach P would welcome an invite to the WNIT. Your thoughts if they are invited to the WNIT and both Sophie and Mara are cleared by then would you play them?