UConn Recruiting Speculation

[ConnMotors]

Can she medically retire and still have a scholarship that doesn't count against the team's 15 player scholarships?

She can be given an academic scholarship

 

[GenoWept]

I thought this pairing of players was interesting… seems suspicious to have a player committed to Duke, a player committed to NC State… and a player potentially headed to UNC? Maybe they know something we don’t

 

[GenoWept]

I thought this pairing of players was interesting… seems suspicious to have a player committed to Duke, a player committed to NC State… and a player potentially headed to UNC? Maybe they know something we don’t

Scroll to the third picture to see what I’m talking about.

 

[Ladeeeeda]

I thought this pairing of players was interesting… seems suspicious to have a player committed to Duke, a player committed to NC State… and a player potentially headed to UNC? Maybe they know something we don’t

Prob nothing. They have two Mich commits with a UCONN commit in the 5th pic.

 

[The CDR-Ret]

Neither will declare ( IMO ) until the Big Dance is over. In addition, I think Emily wants to hear where Sarah is going before she declares. There is little point for both to wind up at the same school.

Seeing that the McDonalds AA Game is in Houston on Tuesday, does anyone know if Sarah Strong will be attending the Final Four in Cleveland?

Could be a nice back-drop to announce (hopefully to UConn, with their win tonight over [Cheryl Miller-less] USC)!

Go Huskies! ("Just keep winning, just keep winning...." Finding NC #12 - a new movie)

 

[Charliebball]

Seeing that the McDonalds AA Game is in Houston on Tuesday, does anyone know if Sarah Strong will be attending the Final Four in Cleveland?

Could be a nice back-drop to announce (hopefully to UConn, with their win tonight over [Cheryl Miller-less] USC)!

Go Huskies! ("Just keep winning, just keep winning...." Finding NC #12 - a new movie)

No bad mojo! One game at a time...........

 

[The CDR-Ret]

No bad mojo! One game at a time...........

I prefer to think of it as one play at a time: win the play in front of you: either offense OR defense....

As I said numerous times in submarining: "It is far better to be blessed, than lucky or good!" Truly GREAT things are accomplished as you "step out" in your blessings.

UConn is blessed with PB & company, along with Geno, CD & the rest of the staff + men's practice players. Those blessings are 'more than enough' and they believe.

We are blessed to watch it unfold...

Go Huskies!! Believe & step out onto the court in that belief - the results will be amazing!

 

[Fossil]

If a coach gets fired from an orange school, and then a coach from a blue school gets hired can a recruit that had previously signed with the blue school now leave that blue school and possibly go to another blue school without losing any time. Can they follow the coach to the orange school or reopen recruiting without any penalties?

 

[BRS24]

If a coach gets fired from an orange school, and then a coach from a blue school gets hired can a recruit that had previously signed with the blue school now leave that blue school and possibly go to another blue school without losing any time. Can they follow the coach to the orange school or reopen recruiting without any penalties?

Per wikipedia - Student-athletes whose athletic aid is reduced, canceled, or not renewed by their current school may enter the transfer portal at any time without penalty. This exception also applies to those undergoing a head coaching change

 

[HuskyNan]

Liza Karlan is in the portal. Kid’s a player. In 3 games vs UConn, Karlen averaged 15.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1 block

Liza Karlen - Women's Basketball - Marquette University Athletics

Liza Karlen (32) Forward - Honors & Awards 2023-24 All-BIG EAST First Team AP Player of the Week (Dec. 19, 2023) BIG EAST Player of the Week (Nov. 1...

gomarquette.com

 

[HuskyNan]

This is a UConn recruiting speculation thread. Discussion of other schools should be on the General board

 

[Jaml]

Liza Karlan is in the portal. Kid’s a player. In 3 games vs UConn, Karlen averaged 15.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1 block

Liza Karlen - Women's Basketball - Marquette University Athletics

Liza Karlen (32) Forward - Honors & Awards 2023-24 All-BIG EAST First Team AP Player of the Week (Dec. 19, 2023) BIG EAST Player of the Week (Nov. 1...

gomarquette.com

We definitely could have used her this year. I really like her game and I think it would translate here. I'm just going to assume that we're going to be healthy next year and won't have a spot for her. I mean, what are the chances we'll be decimated by injuries again?

 

[meyers7]

We definitely could have used her this year. I really like her game and I think it would translate here. I'm just going to assume that we're going to be healthy next year and won't have a spot for her. I mean, what are the chances we'll be decimated by injuries again?

Well we've had at least 3 major injuries the last 3 years. So I'd say chances are fairly high we'll have more. I haven't heard of anyone doing anything to address the problem, so I figure it will continue.

 

[Charliebball]

We definitely could have used her this year. I really like her game and I think it would translate here. I'm just going to assume that we're going to be healthy next year and won't have a spot for her. I mean, what are the chances we'll be decimated by injuries again?

You'd think after a few years of decimation the team would be entitled to 15 healthy players for an entire season...........I'm hopeful but not holding my breath for that.........Karlen shot about 50% from the floor, 82% from the foul line and averaged about 8 rebounds per game.......although only 6'2" she's also a tough competitor...........she's not the prototypical power forward that UConn needs but she'd certainly contribute.......

 

[hoopsnloops32]

This is a UConn recruiting speculation thread. Discussion of other schools should be on the General board

How is speculating about Roberson decommitting from Duke not UConn recruiting speculation?

 

[HuskyNan]

How is speculating about Roberson decommitting from Duke not UConn recruiting speculation?

You didn’t see the post I deleted

 

[triaddukefan]

How is speculating about Roberson decommitting from Duke not UConn recruiting speculation?

Simmer down there buddy.

 

[dtbtbtb]

You'd think after a few years of decimation the team would be entitled to 15 healthy players for an entire season...........I'm hopeful but not holding my breath for that.........Karlen shot about 50% from the floor, 82% from the foul line and averaged about 8 rebounds per game.......although only 6'2" she's also a tough competitor...........she's not the prototypical power forward that UConn needs but she'd certainly contribute.......

That should be an interesting option (if Karlen and UConn got mutual interest). She is experienced, strong, good rebounder and got a nice mid distance shot.

 

[hoopsnloops32]

You didn’t see the post I deleted

Ah for got it, my bad.

Simmer down there buddy.

just saying I’m the quiet part out loud. I don’t think Lawson is who Tennessee goes after, despite the timing being suspicious. But if they do I’d most want UConn to go after Roberson.

 

[Charliebball]

That should be an interesting option (if Karlen and UConn got mutual interest). She is experienced, strong, good rebounder and got a nice mid distance shot.

She's not the shot-blocking rebounding machine that UConn should be looking for but she's another solid, hard-working player that every good team could use.........for instance, would she be a better fit than 6'4" Caitlin Weimer from Boston University?

 

[Bone Dog]

Liza Karlan is in the portal. Kid’s a player. In 3 games vs UConn, Karlen averaged 15.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1 block

Liza Karlen - Women's Basketball - Marquette University Athletics

Liza Karlen (32) Forward - Honors & Awards 2023-24 All-BIG EAST First Team AP Player of the Week (Dec. 19, 2023) BIG EAST Player of the Week (Nov. 1...

gomarquette.com

Yup. I like her too. She's a friend of Paige's from HS in Minnesota. She's tough and clever on both ends of the floor.

 

[Bone Dog]

The more I think about it, I like Karlen as a transfer addition more than Chen or any other possibility. She would fit into Geno's schemes well. If he goes that route I hope he keeps her in mind. I also suspect she would be really happy in Storrs.

 

[BobbyJ]

She's not the shot-blocking rebounding machine that UConn should be looking for but she's another solid, hard-working player that every good team could use.........for instance, would she be a better fit than 6'4" Caitlin Weimer from Boston University?

The difference between Karlen and Weimar is that Karlen has shown she can compete successfully against top competition (UConn). Weimar has competed only in the Patriot League for her entire career. Of course Karlen may want more PT than she might receive at UConn for her last season.

 

[HuskyNan]

The more I think about it, I like Karlen as a transfer addition more than Chen or any other possibility. She would fit into Geno's schemes well. If he goes that route I hope he keeps her in mind.

She’s a heady player that, as a grad student, could add experience to what will be a very young backcourt

 

[Bone Dog]

Of course Karlen may want more PT than she might receive at UConn for her last season.

This is pure speculation, but I suspect she'd get 15-20 mins/g at the 4 playing next to Jana. It would be her and Ayanna, with Ice platooning at the 5.

Also, Like Lou, she'd probably really want the exposure of playing next to Paige for the draft.