Paige Bueckers to UConn

[eebmg]

I have not pulled this out since Megatron...

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit drinking.


Congrats UConn fans....such a good get, its unbelievable. I will now need to book Muffet multiple round-trip tickets to Iowa. Uggh.

Keep it on speed dial.

 

[Guru]

Van Lith and Paige next!!!! We want em all!!

Your Right!! Van Lith is an amazing player too! I very much would like to see that duo in UCONN uniform's.

 

[CL82]

Next year won't be as bad as you think. Not only do we have major talent returning, but I'm confident that Griffin won't be the only new face on the team next season (and I'm NOT talking walk-ons)...!!!

We are watching her underclassmen Blossom before our eyes. Nothing is certain, but I’m feeling better than I was even just a few weeks ago.

 

[DeeHusky]

I like when the recruits just know and commit early. That’s how you know they really bleed blue!

 

[Guru]

As boneyard GURU, I approve this recruit.

 

[NewCorn]

Seriously? Lou, Pheesa, Crystal, Megan, Christyn?

Seriously!

 

[CL82]

It is BECK-ERS

Well that's a relief. I thought it might be:

 

[Charliebball]

From ESPNW

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#3, #7, #8 please..............

 

[DEpup]

Your Right!! Van Lith is an amazing player too! I very much would like to see that duo in UCONN uniform's.

I doubt it but why not, DT and Maria Conlon were a good duo sharing both guard positions. Bird and DT have been doing it in USA basketball for over a decade.

 

[mrmojack]

I find the timing of this commitment interesting. Releasing this prior to
a possible rematch with Notre Dame coming up in Final Four
showdown. They can't be happy in the midwest. Now all we have to do
is beat them again.

 

[uconnfan68]

'BREAKING - Top 10 Update', Bueckers verbals to UConn in Top 350 Recruiting 2020 Class Rankings @NathanASGR @UConnWBB | ASGR Basketball

So she’s #2? In asgr?

 

[DeeHusky]

This increases the chances for Clark to go ND, which increases the chance for Van Lith to come to UConn

 

[hoopsfan22]

This increases the chances for Clark to go ND, which increases the chance for Van Lith to come to UConn

Or for Hailey Van Lith to stay on the west coast and join one of the fine Oregon programs.

 

[Charliebball]

You should be happy - this increases the likelihood that Hailey Van Lith stays in the NW

that could be true but how much fun would a back court with those two be to watch...........................

 

[uconnfan68]

Aw, let her have #1.

Aw, let her have #1. Swag is her thing, and she can back it up. Go Huskies.

#10 has a nice history. Better lock it up before it’s retired.

 

[osu87]

Full disclosure since this is my first post and I just joined, I was very happy to hear this news. I am a huge UCONN women’s basketball fan going all the way back to Rebecca Lobo and Jen Rizotti. I am an alumna of The Ohio State University and the only team in America I would ever root against UConn would be if they were playing my alma mater, other than that I fully invested In UCONN women’s basketball. Go Huskies!!

 

[Charliebball]

Leaving aside her basketball skills, as a person she seems to be in the mold of Napheesa and Lou -- her top personal goal is to maximize her development as a player; she wants to be coached; and she definitely wants to be one but not the only part of a successful team. She fully understands the tradition and accomplishments of Uconn WCBB.

curiously others have said it and gone elsewhere......................thankfully the big dog followed her head and her heart...................I'm confident that she made the right decision

 

[j66kicker]

that could be true but how much fun would a back court with those two be to watch.......

That would be awesome.

I didn't say it was a done deal. Just more likely now IMO

 

[Ouremblem]

What wonderful news totally out of the blue! Welcome, Paige!

 

[BleedBlue72]

Clark won’t go to ND I think she stays home and goes to Iowa State or Heads to Oregon State. And Hailey will stay out west .. I think with Paige coming to UCONN we have a very good chance at landing Azzi. It will be interesting after the final four when recruiting starts to heat up.. we might end up knowing most of our class by summers end... it’s very exciting!!! Now let’s enjoy the final four and no matter what happens this coming weekend win or lose it’s been one heck of a ride and UCONNS future looks so bright!! Remember 2020 has more talent then 2019. I have a feeling were onto something special in the making......

 

[Dillon77]

I find the timing of this commitment interesting. Releasing this prior to
a possible rematch with Notre Dame coming up in Final Four
showdown. They can't be happy in the midwest. Now all we have to do
is beat them again.

Well, this April Fool's Day would've been a he+l of a lot worse if we had lost the game (too).
Luckily, the Irish got rolling in the 2nd half to set up another calm evening on The Boneyard and McGraw's Bench next Friday.

Until then, enjoy the verbal commit. Well played.

 

[HGN]

Hopefully the Bueckers commitment will open a floodgate to UCONN.

 

[bballnut90]

Not the news I was hoping for but congrats on landing Bueckers. She is a stud. Reminds me a LOT of Taurasi with her swagger and style of play.

The rich get richer....Geno sure has a stronghold on #1 recruits:
#1 Recruits Since 2006:
UCONN-8 (or 9): Charles, Moore, EDD (signed NLI but never played), KML, Stewart, KLS, Walker, Williams, Bueckers
Stanford-2: Ogwumike and Jones
Baylor-2: Griner and Cox
Tennessee-1: Russell
South Carolina-1: Wilson
Delaware-1: EDD

 

[DaddyChoc]

Without a lot of hoopla too...

you don't think posting on Twitter is hoopla? Did you see MWalker's announcement?

 

[shinobimono]

Holy Cow. I just watched her 3 minute mix from her Soph. year. I want to say who she reminds me of but I don't want to jinx it. Just watch for yourselves and enjoy.

She is kind of flashy, but very much under control, and she looks great in blue!