2020/21 UConn Recruiting

[Sluconn Husky]

January writeup on Aaliyah Edwards:


Nationally Ranked #2 in the 2020 Class is 6’2 F Aaliyah Edwards. The level at which this forward has become a guard (in my book) is insane. Her handles in the open court are now breaking down defenders in the offense; her keen passing ability is now off the bounce; her 7-foot turnaround jumper is now a steady 3 ball. Oh, and the obvious and invaluable plethora of O boards. Defensively she’s in passing lanes and locking up on ball; uses her length and agility on the perimeter and swats shots and rebounds to run inside.

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[Sluconn Husky]

Crestwood Prep game from November. Aaliyah Edwards scored 38 points showing off a terrific post repertoire and excellent passing skills.

 

[Titusk82]

Crestwood Prep game from November. Aaliyah Edwards scored 38 points showing off a terrific post repertoire and excellent passing skills.

Has UConn expressed interest in Aaliyah Edwards? Does she have an offer? Or is she someone we hope UConn will look at?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Has UConn expressed interest in Aaliyah Edwards? Does she have an offer? Or is she someone we hope UConn will look at?

An offer hasn't been confirmed, but they are definitely recruiting her. A local article said as much late last year. More recently, her team began "following" Jasmine Lister's Instagram account. That's not a coincidence.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

For those who wanted Azzi Fudd's shooting percentages, aka Milford:

Azzi Fudd. The 5-11 sophomore guard at St. John's College (Washington, D.C.), was the Gatorade National Player of the Year and she continued to show why she is one of the most prized recruits in years. Need proof? She averaged 26.4 points per game, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals and shot 52 percent from the field and 46 percent from 3-point range.

Acclaim for the top games and names from the 2018-19 girls' high school basketball season

Seniors Maria Alvarez and Aliyah Matharu need another round of applause. Same for sophomores Azzi Fudd and Kayla McPherson.

www.espn.com

 

[BobbyJ]

For those who wanted Azzi Fudd's shooting percentages, aka Milford:

Azzi Fudd. The 5-11 sophomore guard at St. John's College (Washington, D.C.), was the Gatorade National Player of the Year and she continued to show why she is one of the most prized recruits in years. Need proof? She averaged 26.4 points per game, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals and shot 52 percent from the field and 46 percent from 3-point range.

Acclaim for the top games and names from the 2018-19 girls' high school basketball season

Seniors Maria Alvarez and Aliyah Matharu need another round of applause. Same for sophomores Azzi Fudd and Kayla McPherson.

www.espn.com

That's all?? For a sophomore shouldn't it have been a little better?

 

[donalddoowop]

I believe there are two highly ranked players out there being recruited by UConn who are planning to sign with UConn to participate in FF, win NC, and break Collier's and Samuelson's duo total career point record. I don't know who they are but, I believe they are out there and those are goals worth achieving that involves team accomplishments as well as individual accomplishments. Just saying.

 

[Carnac]

It’s going to be hard to sway her away from Texas and Baylor!!!! And UCONN hasn’t had luck on landing any bigs the past few years. We were very lucky to have landed Olivia. Texas is so overrated not sure why top recruits even consider going there.. just don’t see player development like I see at Baylor .... most Texan kids stay home so I would be shocked if we land her

C’mon blue, think positive and prepare to be shocked. During this period of decision making by the transferring players, we need to exude only positive vibes and thoughts during these next few weeks. Let’s hope and pray that UConn gets all of the players they’re recruiting this spring.

 

[BleedBlue72]

I promise I will think positive!!!!

 

[MTC]

I believe there are two highly ranked players out there being recruited by UConn who are planning to sign with UConn to participate in FF, win NC, and break Collier's and Samuelson's duo total career point record. I don't know who they are but, I believe they are out there and those are goals worth achieving that involves team accomplishments as well as individual accomplishments. Just saying.

Why not?

 

[MilfordHusky]

Thanks! She is a 50/40/90 shooter.

 

[MTC]

Thanks! She is a 50/40/90 shooter.

How does that compare with DT's high school stats?

 

[Orangutan]

If anyone's interested, there are stats available for all of the games at the Nike EYBL Boo Williams tournament:

http://nikegirlseybl.com/live-stats

One interesting game that is about to finish is Exodus v. Pro Skills.

Caroline Ducharme has 24 pts (9-15 FG) to lead Exodus. I assume she's on UConn's 2021 radar (?)

Sarah Andrews has 23 pts and 5 ast for Pro Skills.

ND commit Nat Marshall (Exodus) and UConn target Hannah Gusters (Pro Skills) both have 11 points.

 

[BobbyJ]

If anyone's interested, there are stats available for all of the games at the Nike EYBL Boo Williams tournament:

http://nikegirlseybl.com/live-stats

One interesting game that is about to finish is Exodus v. Pro Skills.

Caroline Ducharme has 24 pts (9-15 FG) to lead Exodus. I assume she's on UConn's 2021 radar (?)

Sarah Andrews has 23 pts and 5 ast for Pro Skills.

ND commit Nat Marshall (Exodus) and UConn target Hannah Gusters (Pro Skills) both have 11 points.

IMO, Andrews is the best pure PG in that class of '20. Electric in the open floor. I consider Bueckers a combo guard.

 

[Argonaut]

IMO, Andrews is the best pure PG in that class of '20. Electric in the open floor. I consider Bueckers a combo guard.

Why do you feel like she’s a better pure PG than Hailey Van Lith?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

2020 Sasha Goforth reveals a final three of Oregon State, Arkansas, and Texas A&M.

So strike her from the UConn list.

 

[UConnCat]

2020 Sasha Goforth reveals a final three of Oregon State, Arkansas, and Texas A&M.

So strike her from the UConn list.

I posted this earlier in the non-UConn recruiting thread. Doesn't seem like the interest was very serious.

 

[UConnCat]

If anyone's interested, there are stats available for all of the games at the Nike EYBL Boo Williams tournament:

http://nikegirlseybl.com/live-stats

One interesting game that is about to finish is Exodus v. Pro Skills.

Caroline Ducharme has 24 pts (9-15 FG) to lead Exodus. I assume she's on UConn's 2021 radar (?)

Sarah Andrews has 23 pts and 5 ast for Pro Skills.

ND commit Nat Marshall (Exodus) and UConn target Hannah Gusters (Pro Skills) both have 11 points.

Ducharme has been to a few UConn games. Geno reportedly likes her a lot but so do a lot of other coaches. She's had a bit of the injury bug, torn acl and then some injury (shoulder?) kept her off the court during her high school season.

I would be surprised if ND does not show interest, though maybe Campbell and Clark would be an obstacle. Bright kid so academics may be a factor.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Big first day for Brooke Demetre at Boo Williams:

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Angel Reese continues to excel at AAU ball. Her Boo Williams lines from Day 1:

18 points (8-12 FG), 7 reb, 2 assists

13 points (4-10 FG, 5-9 FT), 9 reb, 4 assists

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Caroline Ducharme's Day 1:

24 points (9-16 FG, 4-10 3-PT), 3 assists

9 points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3-PT)

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Paige Bueckers is playing in Pennsylvania this weekend, and doing things like this via Nivtop:

 

[BobbyJ]

Big first day for Brooke Demetre at Boo Williams:

I really like Demetre but I’ve just got a feeling she’ll stay on the West Coast.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Jasmine Lister started following a new account on Instagram today: Hannah Gusters

 

[BobbyJ]

She’s a BAD girl.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Another Paige highlight from her AAU game thanks to Geesworld who posted it in Paige's thread:

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Dalayah Daniels matching up against Amari DeBerry at Boo Williams right now. It's not going well for DeBerry.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Paige Bueckers is playing in Pennsylvania this weekend, and doing things like this via Nivtop:

I like how she acts like it's no big deal when she makes a big play.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

More Boo Williams lines from Friday:


Olivia Miles:

15 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3-PT), 2 assists

10 points (4-5 FG), 2 assists

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Dalayah Daniels:

13 points (6-7 FG, 1-5 FT), 5 reb

10 points (5-7 FG), 6 reb

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Hailey Van Lith:

10 points (3-10 FG, 1-5 3-PT), 4 assists

13 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3-PT, 4-6 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists

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Amari DeBerry:

5 points (2-5 FG, 1-4 FT), 3 reb, 2 blocks

5 points (2-6 FG, 1-2 FT)

 

[Charliebball]

More Boo Williams lines from Friday:


Olivia Miles:

15 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3-PT), 2 assists

10 points (4-5 FG), 2 assists

*

Dalayah Daniels:

13 points (6-7 FG, 1-5 FT), 5 reb

10 points (5-7 FG), 6 reb

*

Hailey Van Lith:

10 points (3-10 FG, 1-5 3-PT), 4 assists

13 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3-PT, 4-6 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists

did Hailey Van Lith "mug" anybody?....................