2019/20 UConn Recruiting

[Carnac]

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2020 Duncanville C Hannah Gusters (@Hgusters_12) has received an offer from the University of Connecticut.

Now THIS is what I'm talkin' about! I see raw clay in the hands of the master here. I'm glad they offered her early!!
Offer her early. That gives her lots of time to get use to the idea of being a Husky, and committing to UConn.

 

[nwhoopfan]

New Faces In 2020 Elite 60 | Prospects Nation

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.

 

[Golden Husky]

Do we know if UConn has offered a scholarship to anyone else from the class of '20? Bueckers, I suppose. What about Van Lith and/or Brink?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Do we know if UConn has offered a scholarship to anyone else from the class of '20? Bueckers, I suppose. What about Van Lith and/or Brink?

Van Lith has an offer.

 

[CocoHusky]

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..

Right because UCONN has never had 3 quality post player on the roster at the same time before.

 

[Charliebball]

Right because UCONN has never had 3 quality post player on the roster at the same time before.

three outstanding 6'4" post players?

 

[CocoHusky]

three outstanding 6'4" post players?

Sure, why not? On second thought let's stretch that to 6. ONO, Boston, Gusters, Brink, DeBerry, & Hollingshead.

 

[Charliebball]

Sure, why not? On second thought let's stretch that to 6. ONO, Boston, Gusters, Brink, DeBerry, & Hollingshead.

an excellent idea...........five can play at the same time..............

 

[DEpup]

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.

I remember a Dolson, Stokes, and Stewart line up that could be lethal.....

 

[MilfordHusky]

I remember a Dolson, Stokes, and Stewart line up that could be lethal.....

Best defensive lineup I've ever seen.

 

[oldude]

three outstanding 6'4" post players?

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.

 

[CocoHusky]

an excellent idea......five can play at the same time....

Don't be silly, I was thinking 2 shifts of 3 on the front line.
C: Boston, Gusters
PF: ONO, DeBerry
F: Brink, Hollingshead

 

[CocoHusky]

I remember a Dolson, Stokes, and Stewart line up that could be lethal.....

Throw in a healthy Morgan Tuck and you really had something!

 

[oldude]

Don't be silly, I was thinking 2 shifts of 3 on the front line.
C: Boston, Gusters
PF: ONO, DeBerry
F: Brink, Hollingshead

Interesting, Geno picking up something from his good buddy Doug Bruno?

 

[southie]

Is Sarah Andrews also visiting UConn this weekend?

 

[TitleTown]

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..

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.

 

[CocoHusky]

Is Sarah Andrews also visiting UConn this weekend?

Had not seen that reported anywhere.

 

[TitleTown]

I remember a Dolson, Stokes, and Stewart line up that could be lethal.....

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.

 

[CocoHusky]

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.

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.

 

[TitleTown]

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.

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.

 

[southie]

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.

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?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

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?

Yes, many that I can recall got an offer after an unofficial. Fudd, Bueckers, and Van Lith all did last year.

 

[HopJim]

I remember a Dolson, Stokes, and Stewart line up that could be lethal.....

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.

 

[Carnac]

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.

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.

 

[DEpup]

Throw in a healthy Morgan Tuck and you really had something!

Too bad she was hurt but then they had KML draining 3s while the other team was focused on the big line up.