Boykin transferring

[ucdt3]

Per ESPN Women's Hoops Twitter.

Freshman forward De’Janae Boykin has decided to transfer from @UconnWBB, Geno Auriemma has announced.

 

[Sonny44]

Well Tony, you were right about no redshirt for her.

 

[UcMiami]

Darn - really wanted her to get healthy and thrive here.

 

[VAMike23]

1. I wish the best for DJB in all she does, and feel awful that things did not work out at UCONN. Crap. Really wanted to see her succeed in Storrs!

2. Since the moment I learned she was not in the Christmas card, I was afraid this is what would happen, and soon.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Not surprised if this is true, but as of right now she is still listed on the official roster.

 

[NewCorn]

I am so sorry to hear this. DJ is a talented basketball player. I realize only DJ and her family know what's best for her. I do believe, however, that if this young woman had been willing and able to battle through Geno's brand of tough love, she would have emerged as a far stronger human being, ready for whatever the future holds. As it is, I only wish her the best and hope that she will find her path to her goals.

 

[Orangutan]

Not surprised if this is true, but as of right now she is still listed on the official roster.

Courant has picked it up: http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn...nae-boykin-transfers-1216-20151215-story.html

Quote from Geno: "Recently De'Janae expressed her desire to be closer to home," Auriemma said. "She is a great kid and I am glad I was able to get to know De'Janae and her family. The entire coaching staff and team wish her nothing but the best in the future."

 

[meyers7]

Courant has picked it up: http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn...nae-boykin-transfers-1216-20151215-story.html

Quote from Geno: "Recently De'Janae expressed her desire to be closer to home," Auriemma said. "She is a great kid and I am glad I was able to get to know De'Janae and her family. The entire coaching staff and team wish her nothing but the best in the future."

With what she did for her brother, being close to home sounds about right. Wish her best of luck. Bummer we didn't get to see her talent here.

 

[DaddyChoc]

Not surprised if this is true, but as of right now she is still listed on the official roster.

WTH... smh

 

[VAMike23]

With what she did for her brother, being close to home sounds about right. Wish her best of luck. Bummer we didn't get to see her talent here.

Good point.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Boykin is now off the roster, so I guess it's a done deal.

 

[TerpWomenFan]

With what she did for her brother, being close to home sounds about right. Wish her best of luck. Bummer we didn't get to see her talent here.

I remember the story about her brother. That made her really special in my eyes. If she is going somewhere close to home I guess one of the DC schools like GW or Georgetown. She could go to Bowie State which is Div. II but is really close to her home.

 

[xHunt3r]

Good luck De'Janae, hope everything works out well for you.

 

[HGN]

This is really sad news...............But I guess I understand it. And I wish her nothing but the best. I just wish NONE of the obstacles ( wrist injury, Achilles , academics) had occurred such that she could have stepped out on the floor for UConn.........And for herself. From all I have read from the time she was recruited until now she was a nice and talented person.

Good Luck DJ.

 

[DaddyChoc]

do she lose anything, can she play right away at another school?

 

[Gate81]

or Maryland scoops her up. They did it for the Duke guy who was kicked off the team (can you spell sexual assault?)...
Just don't let her land at tOSU.

 

[bschwartz]

Being injured right at the beginning of your Freshman year especially at a place like UConn is really tough to recover from. Anyone would be behind the eight ball to try to crack this rotation. I am disappointed of all the speculation about her academics. I am sure that didn't help the situation. Hopefully, her best fit is in College Park. G-d speed.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Really liked her in her int'l play. Sorry it did not work out. Hope it all comes up roses for her after this change.

 

[TerpWomenFan]

or Maryland scoops her up. They did it for the Duke guy who was kicked off the team (can you spell sexual assault?)...
Just don't let her land at tOSU.

Maryland don't have a scholarship to offer her and Maryland don't have a redshirt junior (or two) who we can reject for their senior season.

 

[HoopsFan21]

do she lose anything, can she play right away at another school?

As long as it's not D-I. Otherwise she can start playing for another team Jan 2017.

 

[HGN]

I remember the story about her brother. That made her really special in my eyes. If she is going somewhere close to home I guess one of the DC schools like GW or Georgetown. She could go to Bowie State which is Div. II but is really close to her home.

All good possibilities. Whatever she decides she has my Best Wishes. I think she is a good kid.

 

[ktuck911]

Per ESPN Women's Hoops Twitter.

Freshman forward De’Janae Boykin has decided to transfer from @UconnWBB, Geno Auriemma has announced.

Not surprised.. wish her best of luck where ever she ends up...

 

[Sonny44]

I hope she does well elsewhere.
But it's really going to hurt us next year.

 

[GG]

Best of luck to her.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Best wishes to DJB. Perhaps her brother's situation was a factor in her wanting to be closer to home.

Georgetown, Maryland, and GWU are all reasonable options.