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Message: [QUOTE="Carnac, post: 3947765, member: 5798"] It has happened in rare instances (Charli Collier), but not in THIS case. It's very rare for players to commit to UConn, then have second thoughts and back out. Ayanna has had plenty of time to listen to and embrace all of the "overtures" extended to her by all of the other top ranked programs across the country. Remember, she's had the benefit of counsel from her parents and coaches during that time. This WAS NOT not a decision made whimsically or in haste. Collier backed out because of the death of her father, and a hurricane that had recently had come through her home town which made her want to stay closer to family and home. She's had plenty of time to weigh the positives and negatives of all the programs that peaked her interest. UConn won out. There were many reasons (some of which she articulated in her reveal) why she chose UConn. Those dynamics won't change between now and November of this year when she can formally sign her national letter of intent during the early signing period. I really like her game. She was the uncommitted player in that class that I wanted more than any other. She plays with the same sense of urgency that Aaliyah and Paige plays with. They appear to have a similar motor. Once she adjusts to play at this level, she's going to be a nightmare for opponents. I liken her game to that of NaLyssa Smith of Baylor. Once you "publicly" verbal to a program, [U]most[/U] coaches exercise some professional tact, and stop recruiting you, and focus on other players of interest still uncommitted. [B]I would bet the farm right now [/B]that the thought of her decommitting won't even cross her mind, and she will sign her national letter of intent the first day of the signing period. The more she thinks about it (playing for Geno in a UConn uniform), the more excited she'll become. You can shift your concerns else where. Ayanna coming to UConn is a "done deal". ;) [/QUOTE]

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