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Uconn can get guards anytime it wants but now is the time to get at least two tall players. Geno is probably going to have a #1 recruiting class.
 
Azzi Fudd's last game was, of course, a win. Her team is 29-1 and ranked 2nd nationally. Their only loss was 44-41 game against #1 Miami Country Day at the Nike Tournament of Champions in December.

Does anyone know if St. Johns College High School has a post-season? I saw Azzi only once this year and would love to watch her again. Her high school career is only half over and she's a legend already.
 
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MilfordHusky said:
Does anyone know if St. Johns College High School has a post-season? I saw Azzi only once this year and would love to watch her again. Her high school career is only half over and she's a legend already.
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They in fact do. They play next on Thursday at Middleburg Academy.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
Her first response as to what she's looking for is being able to play right away. Would Muffet give her that guarantee?
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I don't think Muffet would give her a guarantee but Muffet will play freshmen. Examples: Allen, Loyd, Turner

So she'd have a shot to earn it. And frankly, ND needs shooting. Clark's ability to hit 3s would earn her playing time from day 1. Doesn't appear to be a strong suit of Nixon, Gilbert, or Peoples.
 
HopJim said:
Seems like half the recruiting posts on the ND Muffet's Bench site reference Caitlin.
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Well, Muffet has gone to a couple of her games this year, including this past Saturday. She is clearly one of ND's top targets and she's been pretty open about ND being among the teams she is considering. Other likely top targets like Bueckers, Marshall, etc. have been a little harder to read.
 
Orangutan said:
Well, Muffet has gone to a couple of her games this year, including this past Saturday. She is clearly one of ND's top targets and she's been pretty open about ND being among the teams she is considering. Other likely top targets like Bueckers, Marshall, etc. have been a little harder to read.
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I would not be surprised if ND starts out with 20 targets and keeps narrowing it down based on the player's attitude during further conversations. They are located in a great location to attract local talent.
 
MilfordHusky said:
Azzi Fudd's last game was, of course, a win. Her team is 29-1 and ranked 2nd nationally. Their only loss was 44-41 game against #1 Miami Country Day at the Nike Tournament of Champions in December.

Does anyone know if St. Johns College High School has a post-season? I saw Azzi only once this year and would love to watch her again. Her high school career is only half over and she's a legend already.
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Yes there is a post season in the DC area.
 
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Go/huskies said:
After seeing what uconn has done for Lou and Collier, how could a 6'3 combo forward like Reese not want to play at uconn.
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Reese has been very vocal about UConn, ND etc. not being under consideration because she wants to play a lot early. Yes. WBB recruiting is taking on the same aspects as the men's. Complete with scouts favoring or being biased against certain club teams. Prospects Nation does not heart the Philly Belles for instance.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
7+ minutes of Hailey Van Lith mic'd up at practice:


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She has an odd shot. Not as bad as Coombs, but it's a push shot from the top of her chest/neck/left shoulder area. Her body type leads me to believe she would need some serious conditioning especially somewhere like UConn or ND. Her high school program doesn't look that organized, and they don't even have fully inflated balls? Did the Patriots equipment manager stop by before practice?
 
hoopsfan22 said:
She has an odd shot. Not as bad as Coombs, but it's a push shot from the top of her chest/neck/left shoulder area. Her body type leads me to believe she would need some serious conditioning especially somewhere like UConn or ND. Her high school program doesn't look that organized, and they don't even have fully inflated balls? Did the Patriots equipment manager stop by before practice?
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If you watched her in the 3x3 tournaments you wouldn't think she needs conditioning. She's stout and strong, thick legs and wide shoulders. Notorious for being a workout beast.

I don't see any issues with her shot either, quite frankly.
 
kenja said:
Reese has been very vocal about UConn, ND etc. not being under consideration because she wants to play a lot early. Yes. WBB recruiting is taking on the same aspects as the men's. Complete with scouts favoring or being biased against certain club teams. Prospects Nation does not heart the Philly Belles for instance.
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That's easy to do when at the time of that quote, no proof UConn was interested. I don't think Notre Dame would be interested and there is no mention of Muffet going to watch her. So defense mechanism for not having UConn offer, oh I don't want to go there. Now she has UConn interest and visits for a game, so do you really think UConn is not under consideration? Obviously she is considering UConn now. So I don't take those comments to mean anything.
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
Leilani Kapinus picks up an offer from Louisville today. I'm as shocked as you. She received one from Ohio State recently as well.
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She hasn't played in how long? So what made Louisville say now is the time we want her?
 
Sluconn Husky said:
If you watched her in the 3x3 tournaments you wouldn't think she needs conditioning. She's stout and strong, thick legs and wide shoulders. Notorious for being a workout beast.

I don't see any issues with her shot either, quite frankly.
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I agree. Hailey Van Lith has gone from a thin kid as a youth to a solid teenager. She plays very, very hard and is physical. Her shot reminds me of Kelsey Plum, who did pretty well for herself. Pretty much every one has Hailey Van Lith in the top 3-5 of her class.
 
HuskyMJ said:
She hasn't played in how long? So what made Louisville say now is the time we want her?
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Hasn't played since the end of November. I guess Louisville liked her enough prior to the injury and decided not to wait and see how she looks upon return. OTOH, Louisville offers everything that moves so there might not be all that much rhyme or reason to it.
 
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Saylor Poffenbarger had 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 blocks Tuesday but Middletown lost their conference title game.
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
Those comments were made prior to adding UConn to her list of schools in December and then attending the game against South Carolina last week.
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Seems UConn an ideal match for Reese. Most teams that have playing time to offer are not UConn's level, particularly in terms of coaching, school support, and schemes that fit her style.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
Hasn't played since the end of November. I guess Louisville liked her enough prior to the injury and decided not to wait and see how she looks upon return. OTOH, Louisville offers everything that moves so there might not be all that much rhyme or reason to it.
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it's actually pretty late for Louisville to offer a 2020 recruit as they believe in an early and often recruiting strategy...............perhaps they feel she's more likely to consider them after being out with an injury for a season....................I'd be surprised if UConn doesn't stay involved with her as she is a real effort player and an excellent defender...............
 
MilfordHusky said:
I agree. Hailey Van Lith has gone from a thin kid as a youth to a solid teenager. She plays very, very hard and is physical. Her shot reminds me of Kelsey Plum, who did pretty well for herself. Pretty much every one has Hailey Van Lith in the top 3-5 of her class.
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Her name is Haley (close enough to Halley), she's quick and exciting with a blonde trail and a talent like hers comes around every 75-76 years: Hey Milford, why doesn't this kid have the nickname Comet?
 
Golden Husky said:
Her name is Haley (close enough to Halley), she's quick and exciting with a blonde trail and a talent like hers comes around every 75-76 years: Hey Milford, why doesn't this kid have the nickname Comet?
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I think you may be on to something here. It's actually Hailey though. We can go with: Hailey-"The Cashmere Comet"!
 
Longer "Unguarded" profile of Natalija Marshall.
Grounded, hard working kid, looking to use basketball as a platform to change things for the girls that are coming up behind her. Says she is down to 10 schools that she is remains in contact with. Really hoping UCONN is not only among the 10 schools but ends up getting her. Great kid!
 
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