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2019/20 UConn Recruiting

MilfordHusky said:
The UConn players that Azzi is compared to most are Maya and Kaleena. She’s shorter than Maya. My guess is that she’s close to Kaleena’s 5’10-3/4” (my best guess on K). Recently, I saw Azzi listed at 5’9” and thought that was too short. We’ll get more info next season.
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Think 5'9 is pretty accurate.

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Sluconn Husky said:
Interesting. Horston never mentioned UConn in any of her interviews about visits. Wonder if something changed.
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yes it's called the realization that you have passed up on recruiting every other quality guard in the 2019 class
 
Charliebball said:
yes it's called the realization that you have passed up on recruiting every other quality guard in the 2019 class
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Not sure that applies to this situation though because UConn was scouting Horston during the season. I kinda doubt they brushed a player of her caliber off only to go back to her after lesser players went elsewhere.

UConn was supposed to be in on Charisma Osborne (#11 PN) at one point too. She's still uncommitted.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
Not sure that applies to this situation though because UConn was scouting Horston during the season. I kinda doubt they brushed a player of her caliber off only to go back to her after lesser players went elsewhere.

UConn was supposed to be in on Charisma Osborne (#11 PN) at one point too. She's still uncommitted.
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I was half joking....................Horston is far better then the three NJ guards that UConn passed on but it is interesting that we only have reports of them watching her fairly recently.................I've been back and forth on her in the past year but from all reports she seems to have gotten her act together and is playing more composed basketball these days............my early thoughts were that she would drive Geno crazy with her undisciplined play.............
 
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MilfordHusky said:
Thoughts on Horston getting an offer/choosing UConn?
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I'd love to see her development under Geno and staff, but man it'll really irk me to see her leave Columbus. (Only because I want to be able to watch her regularly. But doesn't seem like Gene Smith is changing the McGuff situation anytime soon.)
 
CBus13 said:
I'd love to see her development under Geno and staff, but man it'll really irk me to see her leave Columbus. (Only because I want to be able to watch her regularly. But doesn't seem like Gene Smith is changing the McGuff situation anytime soon.)
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I would rather see her develop under coaches who could bring out the best in her and help her expand her already excellent skillset. No offense but McGuff would just keep her in a rut not just offensively but DEFENSIVELY as well, and the same goes for Cooke and Bell.
 
SCspur said:
I would rather see her develop under coaches who could bring out the best in her and help her expand her already excellent skillset. No offense but McGuff would just keep her in a rut not just offensively but DEFENSIVELY as well, and the same goes for Cooke and Bell.
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That's what I'm saying. Since Gene Smith isn't changing the coach, there is not point for any top Ohio player to go to OSU if they want to leave elevated.
 
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DEpup said:
I've met her and she is taller than 5' 9". I think KML is a better comparison height wise but she is less built and more agile.
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I’ve seen Azzi from about 20’ away. My best guess is 5’10” to 5’11”.

Azzi does not have a slender frame, but she’s thinner than Kaleena, except maybe during K’s sophomore year at UConn.

In terms of shooting, Azzi’s form appears to match her mother's. It’s sort of a cross between Maya and Kaleena. In terms of accuracy, Kaleena is the only prep player I’ve seen who was as good. Azzi is 15 and shoots like a 20-year-old. Like EDD and Stef Curry, Azzi is pushing the human limits for accurate shooting.
 
CBus13 said:
I'd love to see her development under Geno and staff, but man it'll really irk me to see her leave Columbus. (Only because I want to be able to watch her regularly. But doesn't seem like Gene Smith is changing the McGuff situation anytime soon.)
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Geno had a super athlete in Gabby. How did that work out? ;)

Jordan remind me a little of TipHayes. Quick, quick, quick.
 
Will somebody tell me just how good or potentially good Boston is? Also, if Horston commits to Uconn, do you think that would keep Van Lith from committing to Uconn?
 
donalddoowop said:
Will somebody tell me just how good or potentially good Boston is? Also, if Horston commits to Uconn, do you think that would keep Van Lith from committing to Uconn?
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I’ll take a crack at this, though others here know much better.

Boston is very good, but not at the Tina Charles level, at least on offense. She has AA and DPOY potential.

I think Van Lith and Horston can play together. I believe that Horston played on the wing for USA. Whether that would affect Van Lith (or Bueckers) is hard to say. Keep in mind that Taurasi chose to play with Bird. That worked out well (understatement!!). Both Horston and Van Lith are ankle-breakers, though their size and build are very different.
 
MilfordHusky said:
I’ll take a crack at this, though others here know much better.

Boston is very good, but not at the Tina Charles level, at least on offense. She has AA and DPOY potential.

I think Van Lith and Horston can play together. I believe that Horston played on the wing for USA. Whether that would affect Van Lith (or Bueckers) is hard to say. Keep in mind that Taurasi chose to play with Bird. That worked out well (understatement!!). Both Horston and Van Lith are ankle-breakers, though their size and build are very different.
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If one believes the talk that Bueckers is now leaning towards ND then having other point guards ahead of her is surely not a concern as they will have several..............as to Boston............I think she is still a work in progress but is already a dynamic low post presence at both ends of the floor, something UConn needs against some of the physically imposing bigs that are proliferating in WBB these days.......
 
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donalddoowop said:
Will somebody tell me just how good or potentially good Boston is? Also, if Horston commits to Uconn, do you think that would keep Van Lith from committing to Uconn?
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I think Boston's ends up having a career somewhere between Asjha Jones and Tamika Williams= 690-750 rebounds & 1350-1500 Points=5.5 RPG and 10 PPG.
If Boston really blew up she could have Barb Turner's career of 800 rebounds and over 1600 Points. She will never approach Tamika Williams FG accuracy though & I doubt that anyone ever will.
She will be playing with ONO for 3 years so that is not bad productivity. Asjha Jones was an Olympian and World Champion for the National Team. Outside of UCONN I could see Boston having a similar impact and numbers as Lauren Cox of Baylor in her first two seasons=11 PPG and 6.7 RPG.
 
DEpup said:
I've met her and she is taller than 5' 9". I think KML is a better comparison height wise but she is less built and more agile.
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Remember that behind-the-scenes episode when KML was measured and she was shocked to find out she was under 5'10?

Look at the pic with her and Bueckers. Look at the shoulder difference and note that Bueckers is leaning over to get in the photo. Bueckers would have to be 6-1 or 6-2 for Fudd to be 5-11.
 
donalddoowop said:
Will somebody tell me just how good or potentially good Boston is? Also, if Horston commits to Uconn, do you think that would keep Van Lith from committing to Uconn?
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I've become a big fan. Boston is strong, physical, and smart. Dependable on offense and willing to branch out as was evidenced by her three-point makes this past season. But on defense she has a chance to be special. The strength and build to muscle up in the post, but what really stands out is her timing and IQ. You see players like Magbegor fly all over the place and assume they're great defensively. Boston is something different. Reminds me of Steph Dolson who became a great defender her last two years. Boston's a bit more athletic but she has similar footwork, smarts, and strength.
 
CocoHusky said:
I think Boston's ends up having a career somewhere between Asjha Jones and Tamika Williams= 690-750 rebounds & 1350-1500 Points=5.5 RPG and 10 PPG.
If Boston really blew up she could have Barb Turner's career of 800 rebounds and over 1600 Points. She will never approach Tamika Williams FG accuracy though & I doubt that anyone ever will.
She will be playing with ONO for 3 years so that is not bad productivity. Asjha Jones was an Olympian and World Champion for the National Team. Outside of UCONN I could see Boston having a similar impact and numbers as Lauren Cox of Baylor in her first two seasons=11 PPG and 6.7 RPG.
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Thank you Coco, Sluconn, and Milford for your information.
 
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