That appears to be the list of 4. Somewhere along the line, the involvement with Amihere dropped off. I don't know when or why, but we heard nothing on her for months. Lately, we've heard about her visits elsewhere.
Boston will visit with her parents in late October or early November--her final visit. She'll be part of the 3 x 3 U-17 team (with Brunelle, Buckers, and Van Lith) representing the U.S. in Argentina in mid-October. We have the advantages of geographic proximity to her aunt in Boston, Mass. (parents are in the V.I.), immediate opportunities, great coaching, and familiarity (Aliyah has attended several games). She's an imposing post presence, almost like Tina Charles, at least on the defensive end.
Griffin visits with Horston this coming weekend. Aubrey's father has said UConn is her "dream school." She's another Ossining player. She has had long involvement with Louisville and has added a couple of others to her list including Mississippi State, where her Ossining teammate Andi Espinosa-Hunter is now attending. Aubrey's ranking has jumped, and she was one of the last 4 cuts on the U-17 team. Geno hadn't seen her play post injury; when she put up multiple 40-point games in front of him, she got an offer.
Horston is visiting this coming weekend. We got involved with Jordan fairly late, but got her attention. She says she wants to be coached up. She was the MVP/MOP in the U-17 tourney. She has a rare combination of length, quickness, and skills. At about 6'1", she looks like Magic Johnson at PG. She can also play wing and is an excellent rebounder. She's now #2 in her class.
Haley Jones visited this summer on her own dime and will return for the Super Show/First Night, which is always a good sign. She plays for powerhouse Archbishop Mitty, about 30 miles south of the Stanford campus. Haley is very versatile and ranked #1 in her class. She was also on the U-17 all-tourney team. Like Horston, she is a good student. Geno understandably loves her.
Worst case scenario is that we strike out, but I think that is highly unlikely. There are credible rumors of a silent verbal. I think that Boston and Griffin are likely. I think we also get either Jones or Horston. I'd be happy with any 3 of that group, though Boston fills the most pressing need--size. If we get a small class, don't fret--Geno thinks the 2020 kids are even better. Personally, I want all four. Haley and Jordan have shown that they can play together.
