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2019/20 UConn Recruiting

Scoop said:
Pepperdine Univ. sets on a hillside in Malibu Calif, and offers an unparalleled view of the city and the pacific ocean.
I've been on this campus several times, it's beautiful. The ocean can be seen from every point on campus if you get away from the buildings. The air on campus is ALWAYS healthful, no smog. Just a clean fresh "cool" ocean breeze. On a clear day with a good pair of binoculars, you can see Catalina Island on the horizon approx 35 miles away.

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When my niece was choosing a school this is where I told her to go, drawing disapproving glares from my sister. I explained that grad school was where you chose academics. Unfortunately she chose Harvard.
 
Charliebball said:
not sure what to make of that....with ONO and Boston you wouldn't think she's a priority with ONO alone she certainly is..
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I'm glad UConn is recruiting elite talent regardless of who else is in the pipeline or being targeted. ONO can play 4-5 and maybe even a huge 3 in certain future lineups. That's why versatile players are so important.
 
Like the production 2 years ago, the technical quality of this show needs work. It's better than nothing, but one would think they've had plenty of time to iron out any deficiencies/issues they may have had during the setup and testing/sound check.
 
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oldude said:
Bridge required too much thinking for me. We would play whist at the frat house for quarts of beer.
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We played bridge for a penny a point--a fortune at that time--hoping to win enough to have some ammunition for Aqueduct or Belmont. Given all that, it's amazing I still have shoes.
 
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DaBball said:
New Faces In 2020 Elite 60 | Prospects Nation
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From that link you can get to what I'm assuming is the updated top 60 list. 4 of the top 42 from the State of Washington. I've gotta think that's an unprecedented amount of talent out here. Plus Brink from Oregon. Hailey Van Lith and Brink are #2 and #3 overall. That just doesn't happen out here in the NW.
 
Charliebball said:
not sure what to make of that....with ONO and Boston you wouldn't think she's a priority with ONO alone she certainly is..
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:cool:Right because UCONN has never had 3 quality post player on the roster at the same time before. :eek:
 
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CocoHusky said:
Sure, why not? On second thought let's stretch that to 6. ONO, Boston, Gusters, Brink, DeBerry, & Hollingshead.
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an excellent idea...........five can play at the same time..............
 
Charliebball said:
three outstanding 6'4" post players?
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How about Steff, Kiah & Stewie, all 1st round draft choices in the W. While it didn’t happen often, I distinctly remember several occasions during the 2013-14 season when Geno rolled all 3 onto the court together. During those stretches opposing teams struggled to secure a rebound at either end of the court or get a shot off within 15 feet of the basket.
 
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CocoHusky said:
Don't be silly, I was thinking 2 shifts of 3 on the front line.
C: Boston, Gusters
PF: ONO, DeBerry
F: Brink, Hollingshead
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Interesting, Geno picking up something from his good buddy Doug Bruno?
 
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Charliebball said:
not sure what to make of that....with ONO and Boston you wouldn't think she's a priority with ONO alone she certainly is..
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Who knows? Maybe Coach Auriemma feels that recruiting has changed and that it is imperative to get in early with these recruits? Maybe he feels that he can move ONO to the 4? Maybe he has heard the same rumblings that I have heard that Boston is headed to ND? I don't think it is a sign that has heard definitively from Boston, one way or the other.
 
DEpup said:
I remember a Dolson, Stokes, and Stewart line up that could be lethal.....
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Great point! Dolson and Boston are very similar type players. Gusters and Stokes are very similar, and ONO and Stewart are very similar in that I believe ONO could be used at the 4 like Stewart was.
 
TitleTown said:
Who knows? Maybe Coach Auriemma feels that recruiting has changed and that it is imperative to get in early with these recruits? Maybe he feels that he can move ONO to the 4? Maybe he has heard the same rumblings that I have heard that Boston is headed to ND? I don't think it is a sign that has heard definitively from Boston, one way or the other.
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Gusters is a HS Junior class of 2020. UCONN has confirmed offers to Van Lith definitely and Bueckers likely both in the same class. By those standards the UCONN offer to Gusters is late.
 
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CocoHusky said:
Gusters is a HS Junior class of 2020. UCONN has confirmed offers to Van Lith definitely and Bueckers likely both in the same class. By those standards the UCONN offer to Gusters is late.
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Coach Auriemma's past MO used to be to not offer until "official" visits, the fact that he did so during an unofficial visit is earlier than most cases.
 
TitleTown said:
Coach Auriemma's past MO used to be to not offer until "official" visits, the fact that he did so during an unofficial visit is earlier than most cases.
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I thought Geno normally did not offer until a recruit at least made an unofficial visit to Storrs. Wasn't that the case with Lexi Gordon and Christyn Williams?
 
southie said:
I thought Geno normally did not offer until a recruit at least made an unofficial visit to Storrs. Wasn't that the case with Lexi Gordon and Christyn Williams?
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Yes, many that I can recall got an offer after an unofficial. Fudd, Bueckers, and Van Lith all did last year.
 
DEpup said:
I remember a Dolson, Stokes, and Stewart line up that could be lethal.....
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Perfect reply. Geno has always been the expert at utilizing talent, not matter what position. Based on the competition, not unusual to see him go big, small, defense oriented, etc. Not sure I understand posts that say UConn (or any team) is well served by only having one #1 at each position.
 
TitleTown said:
Coach Auriemma's past MO used to be to not offer until "official" visits, the fact that he did so during an unofficial visit is earlier than most cases.
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It appears he’s changing his recruiting approach with the times. If other elite programs are offering the elite recruits early and you’re not, that puts you at a disadvantage whether you realize / admit it or not.

Gone are the days when Geno got any recruit he wanted mearly by wanting. Some of the other top 10 programs have amenities, policy and culture that appeal to these recruits also. All’s fair in love and recruiting. You can’t afford to give quarter in the recruiting game, and expect to be successful.
 
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