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LuvBball said:
wanted Jersey last year and would love her this year. Too bad her career has been squandered so far by making her play out of position.
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What exactly is Jersey’s position? It doesn’t seem to be 5 or even 4. But given her weak midrange and beyond shooting it’s hard to picture her as a 3 or a 2. Still, I can imagine Geno figuring out some way for her to contribute. Since she doesn’t seem to like grappling with other bigs in the paint it might be comically paradoxical. Like, picture her as part of the “small” lineup next to Sarah and three other perimeter shooters. This would leave her free to roam the midrange without fear of being doubled. Of course, this would also mean 1) putting a so-so defender on the floor, and 2) getting her to settle for similar minutes to what she got at LSU.
 
Bone Dog said:
What exactly is Jersey’s position? It doesn’t seem to be 5 or even 4. But given her weak midrange and beyond shooting it’s hard to picture her as a 3 or a 2. Still, I can imagine Geno figuring out some way for her to contribute. Since she doesn’t seem to like grappling with other bigs in the paint it might be comically paradoxical. Like, picture her as part of the “small” lineup next to Sarah and three other perimeter shooters. This would leave her free to roam the midrange without fear of being doubled. Of course, this would also mean 1) putting a so-so defender on the floor, and 2) getting her to settle for similar minutes to what she got at LSU.
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Agree it is hard to define her position, but clearly a player who does not get assists and can't shoot from outside is not a wing or a guard. Being pretty mobile and having a good handle isn't enough to be a good perimeter player.

I don't agree with LovBball at all about her career being squandered by being forced to play out of position. I think the evidence is just the opposite. Kim put her in the post and she had a significantly better year than her time at Arkansas. My take is Jersey is best as a 4 even if she doesn't like it, and shys away from contact. She can rebound and block shots pretty well for that spot and IMO her future would be best served by bulking up some and trying to be a better post player, than looking for a coach that will let her play on the perimeter. Kim may have done her a favor using her inside.
 
oldhusky said:
Agree it is hard to define her position, but clearly a player who does not get assists and can't shoot from outside is not a wing or a guard. Being pretty mobile and having a good handle isn't enough to be a good perimeter player.

I don't agree with LovBball at all about her career being squandered by being forced to play out of position. I think the evidence is just the opposite. Kim put her in the post and she had a significantly better year than her time at Arkansas. My take is Jersey is best as a 4 even if she doesn't like it, and shys away from contact. She can rebound and block shots pretty well for that spot and IMO her future would be best served by bulking up some and trying to be a better post player, than looking for a coach that will let her play on the perimeter. Kim may have done her a favor using her inside.
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WE may have all the opinions in the world, but its her career. And if you recruit someone with the understanding they're a guard or wing and then flip them into a PF or center (against their will) thats squandering someone's potential
 

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Just a little background perspective on Wolfenbarger and her position. She was never a post player. She started her career as a guard (5’11-6’0) and was projected as such. Then she had an impressive growth spurt and shot up to 6’5 and was naturally funneled into a post position which she hasn’t really played. Her best would be a stretch 4 or an offense where she is in the high post. As someone alluded too she doesn’t like post contact. Reason being it’s not really how she grew up playing. She was a guard. She just needs to find the right system and i believe she could thrive.
 
LuvBball said:
I wanted Jersey last year and would love her this year. Too bad her career has been squandered so far by making her play out of position.

My new transfer ranking wishlist:
1. Serah Williams
2. Serah Williams
3. Serah Williams
4. Serah Williams
5a. Aaliyah Guyton
5b. Jersey Wolfenbarger
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You don’t want 5a. Helicopter family!! She is likely headed to Illinois.
 
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LuvBball said:
I wanted Jersey last year and would love her this year. Too bad her career has been squandered so far by making her play out of position.

My new transfer ranking wishlist:
1. Serah Williams
2. Serah Williams
3. Serah Williams
4. Serah Williams
5a. Aaliyah Guyton
5b. Jersey Wolfenbarger
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I’m not sure Geno would want Wolfenbarger. I think he already is skeptical of a lot of players that enter the portal. So for Wolfenbarger to be going to a third school in the last three years, that definitely has some red flags for me. Now Serah Williams (who is leaving from a school that had a coaching change), I feel more comfortable with.
 
Bone Dog said:
13 is big enough for Geno’s roster. Serah, sure. Why not? Same for Kneepkens. Neither one is essential, and the opportunity cost for the recruited players is high.
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Kneepkens would be a huge pick up as another really good three point shooter, especially with Azzi's history of injuries.......Ziebel could take that role but we have yet to see her enough to be sure of that....
 
HuskyNan said:
Following Kayleigh Heckel on Instagram:
Morgan Valley
Azzi
Sarah
Kaitlyn
Caroline
Morgan Cheli
Allie
Bria Hartley
Andrea Hudy (UConn’s trainer)

Kayleigh is following back.
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Should I be worried that KK and Ash are not on this list?
 
Bone Dog said:
Should I be worried that KK and Ash are not on this list?
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Yes, and you are not alone. But the concerns are more than that. Getting Heckel is a 3 year commitment, not fair to Kelis as well and future (to be named) possible great PG's coming in '26 and '27. I could acknowledge the need for another Kaitlyn, but that combination of skill and experience and fit on a one year deal is a rare occurrence. I think Geno will know in a week who's out there and I am sure he is also concerned about the international options drying up due to visa considerations.
 
Bone Dog said:
Should I be worried that KK and Ash are not on this list?
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Bone Dog- - -Very surprising, but you would think they know about it and gave their approval and will be joining those above within a day or two?
 
I don’t know what the follows mean. A lot of top players have known each other since they started playing on an AAU travel team. Olivia Miles follows, and is followed, by a lot of Huskies. Maybe Kayleigh was an unknown POI before she went to USC. Remember that Beers had a lot of mutual follows before she committed to Oklahoma?
 
HuskyNan said:
Following Kayleigh Heckel on Instagram:
Morgan Valley
Azzi
Sarah
Kaitlyn
Caroline
Morgan Cheli
Allie
Bria Hartley
Andrea Hudy (UConn’s trainer)

Kayleigh is following back.
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I believe they all were following Kayleigh before she announced she was transferring (not sure about Bria or Andrea). Just because they all followed her before, I would say it’s not a recruiting tactic (unlike when Azzi and KK followed Serah Williams after she announced entering the portal).
 
LuvBball said:
WE may have all the opinions in the world, but its her career. And if you recruit someone with the understanding they're a guard or wing and then flip them into a PF or center (against their will) thats squandering someone's potential
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Agreed. However, it was looking fairly promising when Arkansas beat UConn early in Neighbor's process. It was looking like he was a young 'Geno' until the wheels fell off this last season.

Just wondering how a year with Poffenbarger framed Jersey's opinion of UConn. However, the pictures of the 64+ Alums (many who played in the "W") with this year's Championship hardware may be the clincher: Nothing like the ultimate prize to draw others towards you."

Geno, CD & Company will choose wisely. I'm just waiting (semi-patiently) to see who gets the invite.:):cool::)

Go Huskies!!!
 
Looking just a little further down the road at the 2026 season without knowing who is coming into the program. We have the following players:

Senior Point Guard - KK Arnold
Senior Two Guard - Ashlynn Shade
Senior Red Shirt Post - Ice Brady
Senior Red Shirt Post - Ayanna Patterson
Junior Red Shirt Post - Jana El Alfy
Junior Post - Sarah Strong
Junior Wing - Morgan Cheli
Junior Two Guard - Allie Ziebell
Sophomore Combo Guard - Kelis Fisher
Sophomore Wing - Blanca Quinonez
Sophomore Post - Gandy Malloy-Mamel

That’s a pretty good roster. But have space to fill in any gaps.
 

ESPN Lists Another UConn Player as Potential 2025 WNBA Draft Sleeper​

Paige Bueckers isn't the only UConn Huskies guard in this 2025 WNBA Draft who could become an impact player.

However, even though Azzi Fudd is returning to UConn instead of going pro, there's a solid chance Bueckers isn't the only UConn player selected on Monday. Both Kaitlyn Chen and Aubrey Griffin have also declared for the draft and hope to hear their names called.
When speaking with the media on April 13, Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma said, "I think both of [Chen and Griffin's] chances [to get drafted] are awfully good... I think the way Kaitlyn played, and some of the things she did. She brings real value to a team. So I'm excited to hear what comes."

ESPN also seems to like Chen's chances, as Eric Moody cited her as a projected pick later in the 2025 draft that experts are sleeping on in an April 14 article.

"Her journey from Princeton to UConn shows Chen's resilience, adaptability and high basketball IQ," Moody wrote. "The 5-9 guard played an important role in UConn's run to a 12th national title, shining as a poised floor general and smart decision-maker. Chen excels in different systems, is a scrappy defender, shoots efficiently and displays a calm confidence.

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ESPN Lists Another UConn Player as Potential 2025 WNBA Draft Sleeper

UConn Huskies superstar guard Paige Bueckers is going to be the Dallas Wings' pick for the 2025 WNBA Draft's No. 1 overall spot. However, even though Azzi Fudd
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Before anyone starts talking about "our bigs", none of them were every game starters. They sort of mixed and matched. Sarah was the only one who saw meaningful minutes Jana and Ice were in and out and we know absolutely nothing about Ayanna so to think our strength is going to be up front is wishful thinking.
 
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