2019/20 UConn Recruiting

[Sluconn Husky]

Texas, Cal, and USC watched Haley Jones last night.

 

[CocoHusky]

She will likely bump up in rankings when they come out. Some say she could be the new #1

Fully expect that Haley Jones goes to #1 in the 2019 HS rankings by ESPN based on recent play and the Dan Olson article from 25 January 2018.

 

[Charliebball]

A'Ja Wilson?

meaning the high school player that becomes the best college player..........as we have seen high school rankings aren't always the best predictors of college success

 

[jaundicedeye]

Haley Jones highlights from the state quarterfinals on 3/9:

Very smooth, fluid movement. Makes everything look effortless.

 

[Razman43]

Looks like Tara made a home visit with Jones earlier this week. That makes Stanford, Oregon, USC, CAL, as well as South Carolina, Texas, ND who have pitched her this week

 

[Go/huskies]

Haley Jones highlights from the state quarterfinals on 3/9:

Wow I thought Walker had long arms for a player listed at 6'1, Jones might have a bigger wingspan. She looks like another kid who wore number 30 and and went on to play at UConn in this highlight package.

 

[jaundicedeye]

Looks like Tara made a home visit with Jones earlier this week. That makes Stanford, Oregon, USC, CAL, as well as South Carolina, Texas, ND who have pitched her this week

Phew! That living room couch is sure getting a lot of use!

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Watch Paige Bueckers and Hopkins begin their quest for a state title below. The game begins at 2:00 central and will be there as a replay even if you can't watch it live.

School Space Media

 

[Sluconn Husky]

3/14

Hopkins advances to the state semis with an easy win Wednesday. Paige Bueckers had a very quiet game with 14 points and 5 assists before getting some rest.

Hopkins plays their semi tomorrow night, probably online as well.

 

[MilfordHusky]

After Paige’s team wins the Minnesota championship, she can rest, work on her game, and watch Maya Moore et al. in person over the summer.

 

[southie]

Texas follows up their appearance at Haley Jones' playoff game with an in-home visit:

 

[MilfordHusky]

I hope that Haley’s neighbors know she’s a basketball star. They may wonder about all the strangers stopping by her house day after day. She gets more visitors than the President!

 

[southie]

I hope that Haley’s neighbors know she’s a basketball star. They may wonder about all the strangers stopping by her house day after day. She gets more visitors than the President!

They've probably gotten some of her recruiting mail by mistake every now and again . . .

 

[MilfordHusky]

They've probably gotten some of her recruiting mail by mistake every now and again . . .

Or seen the mailman lugging it to her door.

 

[Charliebball]

no UConn in- homes.....................very curious

 

[MilfordHusky]

no UConn in- homes......very curious

I think there will be.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Some Paige Bueckers highlights from Wednesday:

https://ve.hudl.com/p-highlights/Te...d3c777220/f7c7e27f_720.mp4?v=F4395B15168AD508

 

[MilfordHusky]

Some Paige Bueckers highlights from Wednesday:

https://ve.hudl.com/p-highlights/Te...d3c777220/f7c7e27f_720.mp4?v=F4395B15168AD508

Hopkins has some kids who can play. It’s not just Paige.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Hopkins has some kids who can play. It’s not just Paige.

Suggs is a very good player as is Chakolis. And they have an 8th grader, Amaya Battle, who might be one to keep an eye on.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

I think there will be.

That is some darn good timing.

 

[eebmg]

Any significance to Haley's mismatched footwear in the Texas Photo that is not in the UConn photo?

 

[oldude]

That is some darn good timing.

I believe this is the 3rd time at least that UConn has either watched Jones play and/or visited with her, and double-teaming her with both Geno & CD gives you that “we’re all in” feeling.

Not sure what that means relative to Brunelle, but I sense it will be an either or for UConn and not both.

 

[eebmg]

Maybe a good scrimmage should be used to decide between recruits.

 

[Charliebball]

no UConn in- homes......very curious

magical..........

 

[CocoHusky]

I believe this is the 3rd time at least that UConn has either watched Jones play and/or visited with her, and double-teaming her with both Geno & CD gives you that “we’re all in” feeling. Not sure what that means relative to Brunelle, but I sense it will be an either or for UConn and not both.

Both works for me and it will also work for UCONN the same way Napheesa and KLS worked. Samantha can play the 3/4 and Haley can play 2/3.
From a roster stand point it also works because both player have a clear path to be in the starting line up at UCONN by their Sophomore year (2020-21 season) where UCONN could feature a starting lineup of All final or former #1 players in the class.

 

[oldude]

Both works for me and it will also work for UCONN the same way Napheesa and KLS worked. Samantha can play the 3/4 and Haley can play 2/3.
From a roster stand point it also works because both player have a clear path to be in the starting line up at UCONN by their Sophomore year (2020-21 season) where UCONN could feature a starting lineup of All final or former #1 players in the class.

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That lineup starts only if Ezi goes to UCLA, not to mention Boston or Amihere.

 

[CocoHusky]

That lineup starts only if Ezi goes to UCLA, not to mention Boston or Amihere.

That line up also works if Ezi is playing in the WNBA. If Boston or Amihere come to UCONN who would they be displacing from this starting lineup?

 

[MilfordHusky]

That is some darn good timing.

Is whether Haley removes her glasses or not for a photograph an indicator of her interest?

Haley looks shorter than I thought, maybe 6’0”. But I still want her very much.

 

[CocoHusky]

Any significance to Haley's mismatched footwear in the Texas Photo that is not in the UConn photo?

Is whether Haley removes her glasses or not for a photograph an indicator of her interest?

Nah. There is however great significance to her hosting Geno and CD in the hallway vs having Texas in front of the fireplace. There is also greater significance in the fact that CD is still clutching her pocketbook. This is a clear signal that CD is ready to leave and that Haley will follow her back to UCONN. This one is a wrap! You don't even need @Carnac to call this one.

 

[oldude]

That line up also works if Ezi is playing in the WNBA. If Boston or Amihere come to UCONN who would they be displacing from this starting lineup?

I’m not sure how Ezi would be in the WNBA given the league’s restrictions on minimum age, years in college, etc.

With that said, I like the idea of starting 2 athletic BIGs to own the paint at both ends of the court. For the sake of simplicity, let’s just assume that it’s ONO & Ezi. My starting lineup would likely be: ONO, Ezi, MW, Jones & CW.

But even that lineup gives me some concerns. CW strikes me as a prototypical 2 guard, and Jones more of a wing. With all that size on the court, it sure would be nice to have a true pg to run the offense. That might be Mikayla, unless Ms Bueckers is so incredibly advanced when she arrives in Storrs that she can step in and play pg as a freshman, which is highly unlikely.