Who will Sarah Strong pick?

[BRS24]

No. 1 recruit Sarah Strong is down to three schools: Who makes the list?

Sarah Strong is the No. 1 recruit in the country and has narrowed her list to three schools. Who makes the cut and what would she bring to each team?

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[Rings R Us]

Well now we know the whole Duke picking up steam was a real thing. I'm just glad South Carolina and LSU are officially out!

Hope we can land her!

 

[BlueDevils]

Let’s go Duke!

 

[Geew1992]

If she wants to improve her game and have the best chance to make the pros, she'd pick Uconn. Although, she could do an A'ja Wilson

 

[Centerstream]

With Aaliyah still on the roster, is a scholarship available for another player?

 

[jumpstart]

North Carolina and Duke have been added to the list since everyone had her going to UCONN. I think now that those two schools may hold an edge....but who knows.

 

[hoophuskee]

I picked Duke. I don't believe she is coming to UCONN but I have no clue. SHe is perfect for this team. Everything is set up perfectly for her at UCONN. She has the chance to be the #1 option in year 2 on a powerhouse team playing in an open offense with a coach that loves coaching offensive basketball with an enormous hsitory of all-time success on team level and pro level. An Offense that fits her style with players that support her style from all over the floor.

Notto mention the #1 option player would prefer to pass the ball to her rather than shoot. The # option will set up a player liek neveer be set up before.

 

[JonathanXIV]

I know nothing about where she will go. But I kinda like that we are the only school not in North Carolina.

 

[BRS24]

With Aaliyah still on the roster, is a scholarship available for another player?

Per my latest count, yes, as she'd make #15, and that's w/o any announcement from Aaliyah.

 

[Zarathustra]

Best Wishes to Sarah Strong on her chosen school. IMHO UCONN will develop
her skill set the best. Of course, Ms. Strong may wish to stay close to home!!??

 

[hoopsnloops32]

Really curious if what happened between LSU and South Carolina on Sunday is what led to this announcement.She hasn’t said anything about her recruitment until now so the timing is a bit coincidental…

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

IMHO Aaliyah as Nika did will declare for the WNBA!
She is ready to move on!
With Nika and Aaliyah gone that leaves 12 on the roster.
With Morgan and Allie that's back to 14!
With Sarah that would make 15, the limit!
I'd sure love to add Chen somehow!
Creative bookkeeping?

 

[maple]

Really curious if what happened between LSU and South Carolina on Sunday is what led to this announcement. She hasn’t said anything about her recruitment until now so the timing is a bit coincidental…

I was wondering that myself.

 

[Veteran]

IMHO Aaliyah as Nika did will declare for the WNBA!
She is ready to move on!
With Nika and Aaliyah gone that leaves 12 on the roster.
With Morgan and Allie that's back to 14!
With Sarah that would make 15, the limit!
I'd sure love to add Chen somehow!
Creative bookkeeping?

I read a few days ago that Paige is estimated to be pulling in about $650,000 a year from NIL. And she's done a lot of very good things for others with some of that money. It wouldn't shock me in the least if she were willing to give up her scholarship if that's what it took to put UConn on the inside track to the National Championship. It also wouldn't shock me in the least if Geno and Paige have already had a discussion on that possible contingency.

 

[Geew1992]

I read a few days ago that Paige is estimated to be pulling in about $650,000 a year from NIL. And she's done a lot of very good things for others with some of that money. It wouldn't shock me in the least if she were willing to give up her scholarship if that's what it took to put UConn on the inside track to the National Championship. It also wouldn't shock me in the least if Geno and Paige have already had a discussion on that possible contingency.

I would be very shocked. I can't see Geno even entertaining the idea.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

If she wants elite pieces surrounding her ...it's UCONN. She'll make any team much better, but is it enough to make a Duke or North Carolina a national champion? Not so sure of that.

 

[bantamlaker]

Some words of advice for Sara from Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind:

“Then you bet you'd better finally decide!
And say yes to one and let the other one ride
There's so many changes, and tears you must hide
Did you ever have to finally decide?”

 

[LwrcasefaN]

I read a few days ago that Paige is estimated to be pulling in about $650,000 a year from NIL. And she's done a lot of very good things for others with some of that money. It wouldn't shock me in the least if she were willing to give up her scholarship if that's what it took to put UConn on the inside track to the National Championship. It also wouldn't shock me in the least if Geno and Paige have already had a discussion on that possible contingency.

That would be a very short conversation with Geno and me. lol

 

[Centerstream]

Per my latest count, yes, as she'd make #15, and that's w/o any announcement from Aaliyah.

Hmm. I thought that the roster for 2024-2025 contains 13 returning players (this includes Aaliyah, Aubrey and Paige as returning players) and with the 2 commits, Morgan and Cheli, this would equal 15.
As per BoneYard rules, Aaliyah has to be included on the 24-25 roster.
I will not be posting about the roster situation any more. There are many BY posters far more knowledgeable about this subject than me.

 

[Vancat]

I read a few days ago that Paige is estimated to be pulling in about $650,000 a year from NIL. And she's done a lot of very good things for others with some of that money. It wouldn't shock me in the least if she were willing to give up her scholarship if that's what it took to put UConn on the inside track to the National Championship. It also wouldn't shock me in the least if Geno and Paige have already had a discussion on that possible contingency.

No.
BTW, there are others.

 

[NEforceUConn]

No offense Dawn, I don’t think my heart could take another 5 star big going to SC.

Kim, karma.

 

[BRS24]

Hmm. I thought that the roster for 2024-2025 contains 13 returning players (this includes Aaliyah, Aubrey and Paige as returning players) and with the 2 commits, Morgan and Cheli, this would equal 15.
As per BoneYard rules, Aaliyah has to be included on the 24-25 roster.
I will not be posting about the roster situation any more. There are many BY posters far more knowledgeable about this subject than me.

Well hell. You are correct. I was looking at wrong grid. LOL

I read a few days ago that Paige is estimated to be pulling in about $650,000 a year from NIL. And she's done a lot of very good things for others with some of that money. It wouldn't shock me in the least if she were willing to give up her scholarship if that's what it took to put UConn on the inside track to the National Championship. It also wouldn't shock me in the least if Geno and Paige have already had a discussion on that possible contingency.

IMHO, Paige would do this in a heartbeat if it helped the team.

 

[RoadMaster]

 

[ERWUC65]

I read a few days ago that Paige is estimated to be pulling in about $650,000 a year from NIL. And she's done a lot of very good things for others with some of that money. It wouldn't shock me in the least if she were willing to give up her scholarship if that's what it took to put UConn on the inside track to the National Championship. It also wouldn't shock me in the least if Geno and Paige have already had a discussion on that possible contingency.

I wonder if Paige and her high GPA might also be eligible for an academic scholarship. Does anyone have any info on academic vs athletic scholarships at UConn (assume full ride)?

 

[hoopsnloops32]

You can have more commitments than you have scholarships to give so no need to worry about that now. The scholarship situation will sort itself out.