A Name to Remember: Sam Brunelle - 2019 William Monroe (VA)

[alexrgct]

Samantha Brunelle & Megan Walker maybe on the same Boo Williams Elite AAU team this spring. Note to Self: Book hotel for Boo Williams now.

I say this out of observation rather than criticism: if you can make the trek to watch high school underclass girls play basketball, you are incredibly dedicated to your sport of choice. And " incredibly dedicated " is something of a euphemism. Again, who am I to judge?

 

[Mdoggie]

I say this out of observation rather than criticism: if you can make the trek to watch high school underclass girls play basketball, you are incredibly dedicated to your sport of choice. And " incredibly dedicated " is something of a euphemism. Again, who am I to judge?

When I retire and I am independently wealthy, I will do the same. Enjoy life and do what you love.

 

[CocoHusky]

I say this out of observation rather than criticism: if you can make the trek to watch high school underclass girls play basketball, you are incredibly dedicated to your sport of choice. And " incredibly dedicated " is something of a euphemism. Again, who am I to judge?

I have been going to Boo Williams and other high level AAU tournaments for about a decade and 1/2 now straight. Had two daughters that grew up in the sport and I was/have been hooked. I enjoy watching these girls play and the growth in their game before the rest of world gets to know them.

 

[alexrgct]

I have been going to Boo Williams and other high level AAU tournaments for about a decade and 1/2 now straight. Had two daughters that grew up in the sport and I was/have been hooked. I enjoy watching these girls play and the growth in their game before the rest of world gets to know them.

Makes total sense. It'll feel like your own daughter was at Boo Williams when she makes some flavor of All American, hits a GW shot, and/or walk up-stage to the wNBA commissioner after she's drafted. It's just very early for some, and for others, the sound of "I've followed you since you were 14" might just be bit creepy, albeit completely unintentional.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Another evaluation, this time from Blue Star's Prentice Beverly during the summer of '14:


Samantha Brunelle BWSL Richmond: a 6-2 prototype forward very skilled. Brunelle played extremely well showing herself to be a low post presence at both ends of the floor. She has a really strong interior game which is a nice blend of athleticism and power. Brunelle also showed that she has a nice face up attack with an effective midrange jumper that extends out to the 3pt line. The rebounding is there and with the ability to put the ball on the floor she does a great job initiating the fast break. Brunelle has all the tools and skills to very successful and should be considered as Top 25 prospect in Class of 2019.


http://www.ballnprepgirls.com/?p=4154

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Brunelle won her 3rd award on Sunday, this time as the 3A East Region player of the year.

http://www.dailyprogress.com/sports...cle_c01e8f28-e4bb-11e5-9fe8-f3f0b1484070.html

 

[Dillon77]

I have been going to Boo Williams and other high level AAU tournaments for about a decade and 1/2 now straight. Had two daughters that grew up in the sport and I was/have been hooked. I enjoy watching these girls play and the growth in their game before the rest of world gets to know them.

Missed this thread earlier. I, too, enjoy watching youth sports, particularly in the ones my girls played and/or I coached: soccer, basketball, lacrosse. I'm going to drive up 9 miles tonight to see NJ frosh sensation Michelle Sidor, and will probably head down to the Shore this weekend to see Mabrey3 (Dara) and another frosh, Faith Masonius (who has strong ties to Geno via her mom, from what I understand.).

 

[Sluconn Husky]

and another frosh, Faith Masonius (who has strong ties to Geno via her mom, from what I understand.).

Thanks for the name. Her brother goes to UConn and plays for the hockey team.

Here's a report on her from a tourney she played against Brunelle in last year:


Faith Masonius - 6'1/2019/ Manasaquan (NJ)/ Exodus Wildcats

A big POINT guard that will have high school opponents shaking their head and college programs coveting her. Masonius was the most complete guard at the showcase and it wasn't close. Fundamentally sound handle, high IQ, physical, can shoot, rebound, pass and finish with the best of them, a legit triple double threat every time she steps on the floor.

 

[Charliebball]

Thanks for the name. Her brother goes to UConn and plays for the hockey team.

Here's a report on her from a tourney she played against Brunelle in last year:


Faith Masonius - 6'1/2019/ Manasaquan (NJ)/ Exodus Wildcats

A big POINT guard that will have high school opponents shaking their head and college programs coveting her. Masonius was the most complete guard at the showcase and it wasn't close. Fundamentally sound handle, high IQ, physical, can shoot, rebound, pass and finish with the best of them, a legit triple double threat every time she steps on the floor.

Faith's Mom (also her AAU coach I believe) played at St Joe's and later coached with CD at UConn for a few years, so I think the Huskies would have the strong inside track.....Faith is a great all around player and if she continues to improve her game I could see serious UConn interest

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Faith's Mom (also her AAU coach I believe) played at St Joe's and later coached with CD at UConn for a few years, so I think the Huskies would have the strong inside track.....Faith is a great all around player and if she continues to improve her game I could see serious UConn interest

Lots of praise for her from different sources. Watched some video clips and she's built similarly to Kyla Irwin. Dan Olsen refers to her as a tweener---I'm thinking that's 3/4 position-wise.

 

[CocoHusky]

Lots of praise for her from different sources. Watched some video clips and she's built similarly to Kyla Irwin. Dan Olsen refers to her as a tweener---I'm thinking that's 3/4 position-wise.

ESPN has her listed as a wing so tweener could be 2/3 also. Or 1/2/3. Does anyone know which AAU team? Exodus from NYC?

 

[Dillon77]

Lots of praise for her from different sources. Watched some video clips and she's built similarly to Kyla Irwin. Dan Olsen refers to her as a tweener---I'm thinking that's 3/4 position-wise.

She's been playing down low for Manasquan -- obviously filling a need on the team. Will let you know what I see. My initial interest for Manasquan, of course, came from seeing the third (and final) of the Mabrey sisters (she's a sophomore), but I'd heard -- now read -- good things about Faith. Thanks for making me even more aware of the Conn. connections -- didn't realize they were deep in many aspects of the family. Would seem to be very strong, natural and to some degree, subtle mutual interest if things (like talent and need) play out...for both Masonious and Mabrey players.

 

[Dillon77]

ESPN has her listed as a wing so tweener could be 2/3 also. Or 1/2/3. Does anyone know which AAU team? Exodus from NYC?

This article is dated, but gives you insight on who she played for (Exodus Wildcats) and whom she was with...kind of a who's who of the Jersey shore: http://nothingbutskills.com/aau-spotlight-team-the-wildcats-17-masonius/

And another this summer on Shore players who were going to be frosh...
http://njsportsreport.com/2015/08/26/five-freshman-players-that-you-cannot-miss-in-2016/

 

[Sluconn Husky]

ESPN has her listed as a wing so tweener could be 2/3 also. Or 1/2/3.

Just based on her video highlights she strikes me as a wing/forward. Frame looked like a thicker Ekmark. That's why I was thinking 3/4.

 

[CocoHusky]

This article is dated, but gives you insight on who she played for (Exodus Wildcats) and whom she was with...kind of a who's who of the Jersey shore: http://nothingbutskills.com/aau-spotlight-team-the-wildcats-17-masonius/

And another this summer on Shore players who were going to be frosh...
http://njsportsreport.com/2015/08/26/five-freshman-players-that-you-cannot-miss-in-2016/

Thanks. Jersey shore basketball-Love it. My youngest daughter was knee deep in it not so long ago when teams like Red Bank Catholic and Neptune were the teams to beat.

 

[Charliebball]

Thanks. Jersey shore basketball-Love it. My youngest daughter was knee deep in it not so long ago when teams like Red Bank Catholic and Neptune were the teams to beat.

For some reason the South Jersey schools are always excellent at women's basketball and softball.......part of it can be blamed on Tiny Green and NBS in Neptune....a very competitive basketball academy......there have been a bunch of Mabreys, Masonius kids and Clark kids (Faith's Mom is a Clark) who have been great players down there.....my daughter's school team here in Bergen County has won their NJ State group the past few years but when they go south to win the whole thing they keep on running into these excellent programs like Middletown South and Manasquan....

 

[Dillon77]

Thanks. Jersey shore basketball-Love it. My youngest daughter was knee deep in it not so long ago when teams like Red Bank Catholic and Neptune were the teams to beat.

The Caseys! One of my favorite school names! As I might've recounted, I was dragged down to the shore to watch a game featuring Mabrey 1 and 2 and Katelynn Flaherty. They've all done pretty well...Mabreys at ND and Flaherty setting the scoring record at Michigan. Small worlds all: Flaherty's college coaches are Kim Barnes Erico, the former St. John's coach, and Megan Duffy, the former ND point guard. What goes round...

BTW, one of my ND and Dillon Hall classmates, Bill Paterno, is still on the Jersey Shore circuit and there's a Paterno cited as a promising underclassman. Certainly has a good gene pool....Billy had some good years for Digger Phelps in the mid-70s.

 

[HGN]

UCONN recruiting class for 2019
Samantha Brunelle F
Mone Davis PG

Who else?

Sounds like a good start to me.

 

[JordyG]

Lots of praise for her from different sources. Watched some video clips and she's built similarly to Kyla Irwin. Dan Olsen refers to her as a tweener---I'm thinking that's 3/4 position-wise.

It looks like Geno's class for 2019 could all be players between 6'2" and 6 even. All versatile, smart, skilled ball handlers.

 

[MilfordHusky]

http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/faith-masonius/4osYIZ4bEeW-8KA2nzwbTA/default.htm

Faith plays for the same school where the Mabreys played.

 

[CocoHusky]

http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/faith-masonius/4osYIZ4bEeW-8KA2nzwbTA/default.htm

Faith plays for the same school where the Mabreys played.

She's been playing down low for Manasquan -- obviously filling a need on the team. Will let you know what I see. My initial interest for Manasquan, of course, came from seeing the third (and final) of the Mabrey sisters (she's a sophomore), but I'd heard -- now read -- good things about Faith. Thanks for making me even more aware of the Conn. connections -- didn't realize they were deep in many aspects of the family. Would seem to be very strong, natural and to some degree, subtle mutual interest if things (like talent and need) play out...for both Masonious and Mabrey players.

 

[Mdoggie]

Maybe we can get the youngest Mabrey. Won't be the first time we snatched the baby from its nest . LouConn didn't follow her sisters path.

 

[Dillon77]

For some reason the South Jersey schools are always excellent at women's basketball and softball..part of it can be blamed on Tiny Green and NBS in Neptune....a very competitive basketball academy.there have been a bunch of Mabreys, Masonius kids and Clark kids (Faith's Mom is a Clark) who have been great players down there.....my daughter's school team here in Bergen County has won their NJ State group the past few years but when they go south to win the whole thing they keep on running into these excellent programs like Middletown South and Manasquan....

I saw you were from Bergen County and thought you might have an interest in this. I drove up to Paterson from Montclair (I'm an Essex County guy) and saw Saddle River Day play Queen of Peace in the Sectional B Finals. It was a very well played battle that saw the winning point scored with 7 seconds left and ensured with a steal with three seconds left. I went to see Michelle Sidor and she somehow scored 21 points despite the fact that she was faceguarded the entire time. The girl must've put extra miles on running her faceguard off screens to able to get the ball. And Queen of Peace is where the oft-transferred 6'4" Raven Farley-Clark (class of 2017) is. She had 20, but I thought she could've had more, given Saddle River's center was out with a knee injury. She's calm under pressure, hitting clutch free throws and a nice short jumper. Does not miss put backs.

Sidor can hit threes but what struck me most was her speed, ball -handling ability and willingness to take it to the hoop. She plays within the system, too. Unselfish. Only a frosh...will be interesting to see what happens....

Here's a link to the story, boxscore, etc. http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news...r-day-capture-programs-first-sectional-title/

 

[Dillon77]

Maybe we can get the youngest Mabrey. Won't be the first time we snatched the baby from its nest . LouConn didn't follow her sisters path.

Hey Doggie! That's divine providence or eminent domain we're talking about here!
That the Mabreys (ND) and Masonius family (UConn) are on the same HS team (Manasquan) is pretty interesting (Ok, ironic even). I'm going to try to see that team play in the sectional finals this week.

 

[Mdoggie]

Hey Doggie! That's divine providence or eminent domain we're talking about here!
That the Mabreys (ND) and Masonius family (UConn) are on the same HS team (Manasquan) is pretty interesting (Ok, ironic even). I'm going to try to see that team play in the sectional finals this week.

Let us know what you think of "our" two recruits

 

[Sluconn Husky]

AAU Games of Brunelle's team now available. She is super impressive. #33 in White



Some notes:

First play after she came in at 6:30, turnaround hook shot for 2

9:00 = made 3-pt

11:10 = made long jumper

24:48 = highlight type pass for assist

26:30 = breakaway layup shows speed

29:00 = made 3-pt right after missing turnaround jumper

38:35 = rebound, fastbreak pass for assist

40:10 = highlight block

43:20 = strong driving basket after a pump fake

44:08 - missed 3-pt from 9 feet behind the line (I laughed)

Stats: 19 points (7-14 fg), 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Another game. She's #33 in Black in this one. Very aggressive player, don't think she's seen a shot she doesn't like. Terrific free throw form.




Notes:

11:47 = fade-away jumper

18:27 = up and under with left hand

20:45 = tough turn-around jumper with two players in her face

24:50 = offensive rebound and putback

27:07 = big block

53:43 = 3-ptr

Stats: 19 points ( 6-15 FG, 6-7 FT ), 10 rebounds, 2 blocks

 

[Sluconn Husky]

#33 in White



Stats: 18 points (5-10 FG, 8-8 FT), 3 blks, 2 rebs

 

[Sluconn Husky]

#33 in Orange---Brunelle will throw up 2-3 really bad shots a game which is fixable. She also can be a bit of a cherry-picker at times.



3:40 = Hook shot for 2

17:05 = 3-pt

19:25 = 3-pt

32:50 = Off rebound/ putback and one

21 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3-pt, 5-5 FT)

 

[CocoHusky]

#33 in Orange---Brunelle will throw up 2-3 really bad shots a game which is fixable. She also can be a bit of a cherry-picker at times.
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3:40 = Hook shot for 2

17:05 = 3-pt

19:25 = 3-pt

32:50 = Off rebound/ putback and one

21 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3-pt, 5-5 FT)

Slu I was going to get on her about that Cherry picking from the previous video also. Glad you mentioned it first. The forced/bad shots I agree is correctable with the right coaching and emphasis. Is there any doubt in your mind that she is #1 in the class at this point?