2019/20 UConn Recruiting

[Charliebball]

Boston is a player but IMHO Griffin is not in that Top tier of players. The fact that her surgically repaired ACL is still giving her trouble is also a Red Flag to me.

are you basing your opinion of Griffin on her lack of being rated? Not sure how much you've seen her play but from what I've seen she has the chance to be a very special player...........she's in the first year back from ACL surgery and she is already dominating again.......Gabby, Coombs, Amihere, ONO have all had knee issues.................you just never know if there will be a recurrence or if it will hit the previously healthy like what happened with ND

 

[Charliebball]

sure hope UConn doesn't ignore this Jersey girl.........................it's not that often that a UConn quality recruit can be found in this geographic area

 

[BillW]

I’d like to know who (if any) are or could be the Moore/Taurasi recruit(s). Not just great players e.g. Williams, Samuelson but “take you to the promised land”. Is C. Williams that player? Doesn’t look like Megan W. Doesn’t look like Brunelle.
Azzi Fudd?

 

[Charliebball]

I’d like to know who (if any) are or could be the Moore/Taurasi recruit(s). Not just great players e.g. Williams, Samuelson but “take you to the promised land”. Is C. Williams that player? Doesn’t look like Megan W. Doesn’t look like Brunelle.
Azzi Fudd?

player's like that are few and far between..............hopefully CW will end her UConn career with her name in the rafters..............I think Beuckers also has the talent to be one of the top UConn guards ever............I haven't seen enough of Azzi Fudd but just about everyone who has seen her close up says she is a true basketball prodigy...........as always, time will tell...........

 

[MilfordHusky]

I’d like to know who (if any) are or could be the Moore/Taurasi recruit(s). Not just great players e.g. Williams, Samuelson but “take you to the promised land”. Is C. Williams that player? Doesn’t look like Megan W. Doesn’t look like Brunelle.
Azzi Fudd?

Of the kids on the horizon, Williams, Bueckers, and Fudd may be the closest to that level.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Haley Jones named All North Cal player of the year:

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There’s not much Haley Jones can’t do on a basketball court.

At 6-1, she’s tall enough to post up. So when Archbishop Mitty’s starting center, Nicole Blakes, tore her ACL just before the start of the 2018 postseason, Jones became the first inside option for the team that wound up No. 3 in the nation.

As a 64-percent shooter from the field, Jones can operate from the wings, getting to the rim, dropping in runners and hitting mid-range jump shots.

As a 45-percent shooter from 3-point distance, Jones can switch to shooting guard, extending defenses and opening up the court for herself and her teammates.

And speaking of teammates, they need to be ready when Jones has the ball. When the situation demands it, she’s going to get the ball to the player with the best available shot. Thus, the 4.1 assists per game.


There aren’t numbers like the 21.8 points and 10.0 rebounds per game on the other end of the floor. However, Jones, a coach’s daughter, is a superb defender who uses her length and athleticism to guard whoever she’s assigned. It could be a post or it could be a point guard, as one word that cannot be left out of any description of Haley Jones’s game is “versatile.”


All-NorCal Girls Basketball '17-'18 » SportStars Magazine

I like efficient players. 64% on FGs and 45% from the arc are stellar!!

 

[DEpup]

I’d like to know who (if any) are or could be the Moore/Taurasi recruit(s). Not just great players e.g. Williams, Samuelson but “take you to the promised land”. Is C. Williams that player? Doesn’t look like Megan W. Doesn’t look like Brunelle.
Azzi Fudd?

CW is better than MW because she is more mature and business like. She could be one of the special ones.....

 

[Charliebball]

CW is better than MW because she is more mature and business like. She could be one of the special ones.....

Everyone handles the pressure of high expectations in their own way..........I'm not sure we know how each will do in the final analysis........hopefully next year will be a great one for both of them.......

 

[HopJim]

I don't like ND, but the win against Uconn and than claiming the championship pushed ND to the top of ALOT of recruits lists. Bueckers, Brunelle, and Fudd will go to ND

Not sure I agree. While logical that wins equal recruits, UConn has only won 1-2 strong players a year for the past 3 years. Did not obtain commits from many of the top players they pursued.

 

[HopJim]

I can’t identify who it is, but I trust you.

It’s not great, but it was an exciting play and it wasn’t against UConn. Plus, she’s wearing grey and not green. Paige is a sophomore and seems to be divided between ND and UConn, possibly others.

How many player does ND have in the WNBA—Achonwa, Skylar, and KMac? Maybe one other? UConn has 12-13 and maybe 15 this season. How many does ND have on Team USA—maybe Skylar? We have 3 for sure and maybe 5-6.

In many sales, all you need to win is prove you can reach goal. While UConn has put more in pros than anyone else, hope this is not our primary recruiting pitch.

 

[HopJim]

That is a good question! I know I've been hoping shed commit to us since I started posting here over a year ago. Listen, I don't think she's a generational player and if we miss out on her were dead, as you know I just really appreciate her skill set, combined with her size and off the court values she would be a wonder addition to Storrs campus. Of course I would wish her the best and root for who we do sign. I think these next 2 classes are so crucial to continuing our legacy. Most of our premium proven talent has graduated or will graduate after this coming season. Im not confident in last years freshman class, in fact the best player might have transferred. We will see, if SB goes to ND, lets hope we can hit on Bueckers, Van Lith, Watson, etc...

Two years ago, we were predicting 3-5 losses. Most of the "generational" players had gone elsewhere. Two years of undefeated seasons and a few points away from national championships shows Geno still has it. While I comment on some of his tactics I disagree with, "the sky is falling" is not in my vocabulary.

 

[Charliebball]

Not sure I agree. While logical that wins equal recruits, UConn has only won 1-2 strong players a year for the past 3 years. Did not obtain commits from many of the top players they pursued.

it sure hasn't helped Dawn and South Carolina very much

 

[LasVegasYank]

Posted by me in another thread -

"April 11 is the National Letter of Intent early signing day.

If UConn's back to back semi-final losses have had an impact on recruiting, it may show up then.

I know Williams and ONO were last-minute additions for the 2018 class but it would sure feel good to wrap up some 2019 players early. "

 

[oldude]

Posted by me in another thread -

"April 11 is the National Letter of Intent early signing day.

If UConn's back to back semi-final losses have had an impact on recruiting, it may show up then.

I know Williams and ONO were last-minute additions for the 2018 class but it would sure feel good to wrap up some 2019 players early. "

You may be confused about signing dates. April 11 is the regular signing period for the class of 2018, so had Ezi not opted for the pros, we would all be on pins and needles to see if her decision was UConn or UCLA.

The early signing period for the class of 2019 occurs in November. So even if Brunelle declares her intention to sign with ND on April 15, she has 7 months to change her mind.

 

[LasVegasYank]

Sorry Oldude but you're wrong. It's the early signing date for enrollment in 2019/20.

Sorry I didn't include this link.

NLI Future Signing Dates

 

[oldude]

Sorry Oldude but you're wrong. It's the early signing date for enrollment in 2019/20.

Sorry I didn't include this link.

NLI Future Signing Dates

Yank,

Take a look at the dates again. As listed on the link, the early signing date for the graduating class of 2019 is November of 2018. The regular signing period is April of 2019.

 

[LasVegasYank]

I give up. Evidently, confusion is my constant companion.

 

[TitleTown]

are you basing your opinion of Griffin on her lack
of being rated? Not sure how much you've seen her play but from what I've seen she has the chance to be a very special player......she's in the first year back from ACL surgery and she is already dominating again..Gabby, Coombs, Amihere, ONO have all had knee issues.......you just never know if there will be a recurrence or if it will hit the previously healthy like what happened with ND

Chong and AEH also dominated at Ossining. I am basing my opinion on the tape I have seen on her. I don't ever offer an opinion on a recruit that I have not watched sufficient tape on. I agree that an injury can strike anybody at any time, the fact that Griffin played with persistent pain in her knee this entire year is a little alarming to me. There is a reason that Gabby Williams got her 2nd procedure done by UConn's Dr. Joyce. Very few surgeons are skilled enough to provide a stable enough repair to the ligament in order to take the beating a WCBB player puts on it.

 

[CTisballers]

CW is better than MW because she is more mature and business like. She could be one of the special ones.....

She’s a better player because she’s more mature and business like......ok.... she’s better because of skill set?? A better shooter, ball handler?? But because she’s more mature and business like. Didn’t know they were competing for an office desk and a briefcase.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

“She’s the total package,” Mitty coach Sue Phillips said. “A kid with a high basketball IQ, noteworthy work ethic, talent that’s off the charts, can play positions 1 through 5,

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“In one of her home visits, a coach remarked: ‘You know, there’s no other player in the country like you.’”

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When Jones reached seventh grade, she began playing for a club squad in San Francisco that traveled the West Coast for showcases. The team consisted mostly of high school players, including juniors and seniors. Jones was a seventh grader — and a starter.

“I didn’t realize how big that was,” Jones said. “I was just like, ‘These are my girls, this is my team.’ They were like, ‘You’re a seventh grader playing with these 16- and 17-year-old people. They were just like, ‘You’re big time,’ and I was like ‘OK, just calm down.’”


Her teammates started calling her “Baby UConn.” Now she could easily make that a reality.

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To accomplish that, Jones said she needs to play stress-free, which means making her college commitment early. She’s made several unofficial visits and hopes to narrow down her choices to fewer than the maximum five schools the NCAA allows recruits to officially visit in the fall.

Her top priority is finding teammates she can bond with. The personality and style of her coach is also a consideration — Phillips has set the bar high — and, of course, academics plays a role. Her goal, Jones said, is to play in the WNBA, but she wants to be ready for anything.


Some kinda wonderful: SC’s Haley Jones is a new breed of basketball player and people are taking notice

 

[HuskylnSC]

CW made an interesting comment abut her recruitment when she said that for a while she wanted to be the one who "brought UConn down". I think there may be a lot of that sentiment and growing opportunities to be the one to slay the giant. Or perhaps the last to have knocked some of the air out of that movement (if there really is one). I think I just found a sliver of a silver lining in the defeats.

 

[MilfordHusky]

“She’s the total package,” Mitty coach Sue Phillips said. “A kid with a high basketball IQ, noteworthy work ethic, talent that’s off the charts, can play positions 1 through 5,

....


“In one of her home visits, a coach remarked: ‘You know, there’s no other player in the country like you.’”

...

When Jones reached seventh grade, she began playing for a club squad in San Francisco that traveled the West Coast for showcases. The team consisted mostly of high school players, including juniors and seniors. Jones was a seventh grader — and a starter.

“I didn’t realize how big that was,” Jones said. “I was just like, ‘These are my girls, this is my team.’ They were like, ‘You’re a seventh grader playing with these 16- and 17-year-old people. They were just like, ‘You’re big time,’ and I was like ‘OK, just calm down.’”


Her teammates started calling her “Baby UConn.” Now she could easily make that a reality.

...

To accomplish that, Jones said she needs to play stress-free, which means making her college commitment early. She’s made several unofficial visits and hopes to narrow down her choices to fewer than the maximum five schools the NCAA allows recruits to officially visit in the fall.

Her top priority is finding teammates she can bond with. The personality and style of her coach is also a consideration — Phillips has set the bar high — and, of course, academics plays a role. Her goal, Jones said, is to play in the WNBA, but she wants to be ready for anything.


Some kinda wonderful: SC’s Haley Jones is a new breed of basketball player and people are taking notice

“Baby UConn”? I recall that Kaleena dubbed Stewie “Baby Husky,” well before Breanna made her college decision. As I recall, that turned out pretty well.

 

[Golden Husky]

I like efficient players. 64% on FGs and 45% from the arc are stellar!!

And, assuming Brunelle heads to Notre Dame, UConn would be well-served by inking Jones? I think I read (Coco, maybe) that Jones can play some D. If you could have just one, who would it be, Milford, Brunelle or Jones? Any assessment on the chances UConn lands Jones?

 

[oldude]

And, assuming Brunelle heads to Notre Dame, UConn would be well-served by inking Jones? I think I read (Coco, maybe) that Jones can play some D. If you could have just one, who would it be, Milford, Brunelle or Jones? Any assessment on the chances UConn lands Jones?

Earlier in the season, when UConn was playing out on the west coast, Geno, CD and some of the players all showed up to watch Jones play. More recently, Geno and CD made a joint recruiting call at her house. That tells me that UConn is all in going after Jones. Hopefully, she ends up in Storrs.

 

[connboy77]

Earlier in the season, when UConn was playing out on the west coast, Geno, CD and some of the players all showed up to watch Jones play. More recently, Geno and CD made a joint recruiting call at her house. That tells me that UConn is all in going after Jones. Hopefully, she ends up in Storrs.

I also hope UCONN gets Jones!

 

[CocoHusky]

And, assuming Brunelle heads to Notre Dame, UConn would be well-served by inking Jones? I think I read (Coco, maybe) that Jones can play some D. If you could have just one, who would it be, Milford, Brunelle or Jones? Any assessment on the chances UConn lands Jones?

Haley Jones went to the top of my UCONN 2019 wish list in January of this year and remains there. Her play in the Tournament of Champions (Dec 2017) for Mitty being the #1 team in the country was what vaulted her there. Remember Haley was cut from USA basketball U16 team this summer and somehow that cut might have fueled her more than making the team might have. Haley has the potential to be an AA caliber player at positions 2 or 3 at the NCAA level and the ability to defend positions 1-4. There was an article posted by @Sluconn Husky recently speaking to Haley's versatility.

 

[MilfordHusky]

And, assuming Brunelle heads to Notre Dame, UConn would be well-served by inking Jones? I think I read (Coco, maybe) that Jones can play some D. If you could have just one, who would it be, Milford, Brunelle or Jones? Any assessment on the chances UConn lands Jones?

I like both kids, but I'm being realistic about our chances with Sam, given the info on the board.

Whom do I want most? I haven't seen either live. I wanted to drive 2 hours from my home to see Sam, but didn't fit it in, and I was in Haley's hometown on a golf trip, but totally spaced out and didn't even think about it. Based on what I have read, I prefer Haley. She is the top player on the nation's top team. The team lost only once, late in the California tournament in triple overtime when Haley fouled out. Her coach said they would have won, if not for the fouls. Everyone describes Haley as extremely versatile, which is a quality Geno likes. She's an excellent student and a great player. She was the Nike TOC MVP, as were Maya and Tina. Kids who win that are often the best of the best.

Sam appears to be an excellent player too. At first, she was advertised as a smaller EDD or maybe a KLS. I don't think either is fully accurate. Sam has good size and a nice shot. There are some questions on her athleticism and speed. Her team lost in the Virginia quarterfinals, when she was slowed down by an athletic freshman (?) who said she was easier to defend than she expected. Contrast that with Haley's tournament performance.

What are our changes with Haley? I think pretty good, but she plays 30 miles from Stanford and may be a Stanford caliber student. Of course, we beat out the Cardinal for Rebecca, Sue, and Lou, so I have my fingers crossed.

 

[donalddoowop]

Which Samuelson sister turned out to be the better of the three? Neither of the two who went to Stanford did as well as KLS and she has another season to do even better. They did well but, not at the same level as KLS. If Jones looks at that I would hope she would choose UCONN before she would choose Stanford, if indeed UCONN is on her short list.

 

[Charliebball]

Jordan Horston '19.....check out the second tweet Jordy on Twitter.............she's got some serious hops



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[MilfordHusky]

Which Samuelson sister turned out to be the better of the three? Neither of the two who went to Stanford did as well as KLS and she has another season to do even better. They did well but, not at the same level as KLS. If Jones looks at that I would hope she would choose UCONN before she would choose Stanford, if indeed UCONN is on her short list.

True, but I think Lou's success is partly because she went to UConn and partly because she was the most talented sister. But Geno's forcing her to play defense and rebound was why she was a top-2 player this year. Geno will help make Haley Jones an icon.