River Baldwin Unofficial visit 28th

[Bajan Best]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Interesting name in more ways than one. She's ranked 24th at Hoopgulz and 49th at Prospects Nation, and is averaging 28 PPG, 12 RPG, 5 BPG while shooting 70%.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Is she related to River Phoenix? Or Alec Baldwin?

Another recruit from Tennessee? Hmmmm.

 

[jdubct]

Is she related to River Phoenix? Or Alec Baldwin?

Another recruit from Tennessee? Hmmmm.

From what I've read, she's from Alabama. A true inside defensive/rebounding presence.

 

[meyers7]

Sounds good.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

A tree among seedlings?

 

[HGN]

If the truth be told gang , it really doesn't matter who she's related to. All that matters at this stage is that she's willing to spend her own ( parents) $money to give UConn a look see. And that's a good thing, right? Hopefully , she gets to see a good game and visit with the coaches and the team. And like what she sees.

And if Geno is interested he has been known to return the favor and pay a visit to the players school to watch a game or two. Lets all hope that River flows into Storrs and wants to stay a while......Maybe like 4 years.

 

[Trappist]

I may just have to go back and re-read "The Same RIVER Twice" - a great book about a season with the Huskies!

 

[Fairfield Fan]

6'5". Going for the bigs.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

Is UConn going for the "A's" or the "B's"? Brunelle, Boston, Baldwin?

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Word on the street is she has huge upside! I like that she is paying her own way. That's always a positive sign!

 

[herbiep]

I would rather have Uconn take a strong look at Aliyah Boston, from Worcester, Ma. 6'4" ranked #10 in Hoopgurlz, and #1 at her position. 2019

 

[Papa33]

I would rather have Uconn take a strong look at Aliyah Boston, from Worcester, Ma. 6'4" ranked #10 in Hoopgurlz, and #1 at her position. 2019

Are they mutually exclusive?
Maybe, like Baylor, we can start a whole grove of tall trees.

 

[mdakota]

Is she related to River Phoenix? Or Alec Baldwin?

Another recruit from Tennessee? Hmmmm.

Well if she's related to Alec Baldwin, she's already use to someone yelling at her...

 

[CocoHusky]

I would rather have Uconn take a strong look at Aliyah Boston, from Worcester, Ma. 6'4" ranked #10 in Hoopgurlz, and #1 at her position. 2019

This is already happening. Boston was at first night and UCONN staff recently (last week?) watched Boston play. @DaddyChoc & @blakeon18 please confirm.

 

[jdubct]

Are they mutually exclusive?
Maybe, like Baylor, we can start a whole grove of tall trees.

And who knows how much they'll develop in the next few years and who they'll commit to. I think Uconn is fortunate to be recruiting two post players from that class who seem to have the fire and determination that GA wants on his team. In some years there have been none that met the criteria.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Thanks for posting this, Bajan.

 

[Eggman]

Thanks for posting this, Bajan.

She already has one leg up on Butler. ;-) wink wink

 

[Bajan Best]

Thanks for posting this, Bajan.

You are welcome Gus...

 

[Charliebball]

Nike Nationals-July 2016: True center with improved mobility, physical development; emerging back-to-basket game consistency is key to next level impact; among the elite front court prospects in the class of 2019. (Olson)

Boo Williams Invitational-April 2016: Power-post with defensive presence in the key; emerging interior game yields results; pounds glass, draws contact and delivers in the block; finds the charity stripe with regularity; improved conditioning has improved results on both ends of the floor; a stock-riser among elite post prospects in the class of 2019. (Olson)

Boo Williams Invitational-April 2015: Low-post prospect with imposing size and agility brings off-the-charts potential to the front court; shot blocker with tough, blue-collar persona; agile in uptempo game; emerging back-to-basket game, interior footwork; promising future with potential next level impact. (Olson)

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[rugbymate]

Are they mutually exclusive?
Maybe, like Baylor, we can start a whole grove of tall trees.

We can start with a Baldwin apple tree

 

[veryolddog]

Does anyone know if she can get more than 8 inches off of the ground or does she stand there because she is so tall over the average players that she shoots over their heads? Can she turn and spin and shoot for the layup under the basket with 6 hands dragging down her shorts without having to put the ball on the floor?

 

[Ozzie Nelson]

Does anyone know if she can get more than 8 inches off of the ground or does she stand there because she is so tall over the average players that she shoots over their heads? Can she turn and spin and shoot for the layup under the basket with 6 hands dragging down her shorts without having to put the ball on the floor?

Dog...What is she...16 0r 17? Glad you weren't recruiting Kara Walters for UCONN.

 

[JordyG]

Nice post. And if I have to see your avatar anymore I'll be forced to look at it through a hole in a piece of paper. Amazing.

 

[Bajan Best]

Does anyone know if she can get more than 8 inches off of the ground or does she stand there because she is so tall over the average players that she shoots over their heads? Can she turn and spin and shoot for the layup under the basket with 6 hands dragging down her shorts without having to put the ball on the floor?

There you go see for yourself, as she plays Volleyball as well, #13
At least 14 inches would be my guess