2023 Winter Non-UConn Recruiting Thread

[Rooster C.]

Leah Harmon 5'6" PG ESPN HG 2024 #24 commits to Miami

 

[darrell]

Jocyte (Lyon, ASVEL- Ligue Femenine de Basketball ), Malonga (Lyon, ASVEL), Kosu (UMMC Ekaterinburg - Russian PBL), and Puoch (Jayco Southside Flyers, Australian WNBL) all play for top level professional teams. Not 100% sure but I think they’ve relinquished their eligibility to play NCAA WBB. Didn’t check #7-#14 in your list.

I’ve read on the UConn Recruiting Thread that Jocyte isn’t being paid a salary by her Club, instead an allowable stipend that would still grant her the option to attend College. With her age, she’d likely be class of ‘24, so I guess we’ll see by November what her plans are.

 

[oldhusky]

Anybody know when these top international players usually commit?

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Rank	Name	Country
1	Justus Jocyte	Lithuania
2	Dominique Malonga	France
3	Anastasiia Kosu	France
4	Cassandre roser	Canada
5	Annika Patricia Soltau	Germany
6	Nyadiew Puoch	Australia
7	Ariadna Termis Casas	Spain
8	Kati Ollilainen	Finland
9	Dyani Ananiev	Australia
10	Emily Kalenik	Poland
11	Dallas Loughridge	Australia
12	Georgia Grigoropoulou	Greece
13	Adja Kane	France
14	Isobel Borlase	Australia
15	Agata Makurat	Poland

I believe I heard somewhere that Malonga expected to stay in the professional league and wasn't interested in coming to a US college. She may have been too good for that, figuring she could star in Europe without that step. Jocyte while apparently weighing her options, may be facing similar trade-offs, but I think she would also have significant NIL prospects here even with foreign restrictions, and of course back home, so building a brand here might be part of her considerations as well.

 

[jake0414]

I’ve read on the UConn Recruiting Thread that Jocyte isn’t being paid a salary by her Club, instead an allowable stipend that would still grant her the option to attend College. With her age, she’d likely be class of ‘24, so I guess we’ll see by November what her plans are.

Thanks for clarifying. The Eurobasket Lyon ASVEL roster page shows Jocyte without an agent so she does remain eligible if she doesn’t draw a salary.

I believe I heard somewhere that Malonga expected to stay in the professional league and wasn't interested in coming to a US college. She may have been too good for that, figuring she could star in Europe without that step. Jocyte while apparently weighing her options, may be facing similar trade-offs, but I think she would also have significant NIL prospects here even with foreign restrictions, and of course back home, so building a brand here might be part of her considerations as well.

Malonga and Kosu both represented by agencies. Suggests they will forego NCAA BB.

 

[Ozimoto]

If I recall correctly, Jocyte may have, or is eligible for, US citizenship since she was born in the US. If so, I don't think the NIL restriction on foreign players earning NIL money would apply to her, but I don't work for the State Department.

 

[Ladeeeeda]

@triaddukefan
I like our chances!

 

[JDuro]

 

[Ladeeeeda]

Woohoo!

 

[triaddukefan]

 

[triaddukefan]

Woohoo!

I thought about breaking the seal, but I should probably wait until signing day.

 

[Ladeeeeda]

I thought about breaking the seal, but I should probably wait until signing day.


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They really need a single serve/shot sized container for these moments!

 

[Dillon77]

Congrats! Ms. Fournier can now continue her high school rivalry with Cassandre (Cass) Prosper in the ACC.
(As if Duke-ND, Lawson-Ivey needed any further sharpening. )

 

[Rooster C.]

One year at Duke should just about do it.

 

[FormerCTrez]

I thought about breaking the seal, but I should probably wait until signing day.


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Congrats Triad, you deserve a little happiness also!

 

[Dillon77]

Cori Close lands her third 2024 commitment for the UCLA Bruins. From what I've seen, this combo guard is a lefty, with an accurate long-range shot.

 

[bbsamjj]

A huge and unexpected coup for Coquese Washington in the spring signing period. Ranked #60 in Hoopgurlz top 100.

 

[Dillon77]

A huge and unexpected coup for Coquese Washington in the spring signing period. Ranked #60 in Hoopgurlz top 100.

Maybe not so unexpected when you hear this background: Coquese Washington was one of the lead recruiters for Lisa Thompson when Coach Q was at Notre Dame. The interest between coach and prospect must've been genuine to have Ms. Thompson head considerably further east on Rte. 80 than South Bend! Congrats to both player and coach.

 

[SECbbfan24]

A huge and unexpected coup for Coquese Washington in the spring signing period. Ranked #60 in Hoopgurlz top 100.

@Coler gonna be celebrating this weekend

 

[Coler]

@Coler gonna be celebrating this weekend

 

[cancontent]

This Rutgers team for 2023-2024 is going to be an intriguing one. They played hard last season. Looking forward to seeing how they develop this year.

 

[Dillon77]

This Rutgers team for 2023-2024 is going to be an intriguing one. They played hard last season. Looking forward to seeing how they develop this year.

If Destiny Adams is "unleashed" to run the floor, she can impact a game. Reminds me a lot of Cassandre Prosper, now that I think of it.

 

[triaddukefan]

One year at Duke should just about do it.

Simmer down

 

[Nash83]

Any guesses?

 

[Cockygirl]

I’m guessing Tenn since that was her last visit.

 

[JDuro]

Any guesses?

My uninformed guess is Duke or Notre Dame.