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Adamec: Christyn Williams to Visit UConn Oct 12-15

BobbyJ said:
I believe the comparisons have been done and I don't believe Auriemma needs the last word. This is a done deal.
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WOW! A DONE DEAL. I'll drink to that!
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I hope Christyn do like Megan, and follow Collier to Storrs. Crossing my fingers....hoping UConn can continue to build it's team 2-4 players a year.
 
Dillon77 said:
I feel a bit like a few other comments here: after going through the Megatron and Evina exercises last year, I'm keeping (emotional) involvement with this particular recruit to a bare minimum. Obviously, top-level D1 hoops is the aim of the game with UConn, ND, UCLA, Texas and Tennessee the finalists. Outside of that, I don't see a whole lot in common (ND and UConn run similar offenses, Tenn. and Texas both wear orange) so will kind of sit back and see what happens. Not get too high or get too low.

Perhaps some of this has also been tempered by the amount of transfers and changes in commitments. MM had an interesting quote the other day that said she still had up to three spots open for 2018 if "there was mutual interest." I get that. Katlyn Gilbert has been a long-time commitment to ND who has not wavered and while she may not be at William's level, I'm cool with the bird in hand who will stay in nest.

Hopefully, Chistyn Williams will find the right place for her and the same with the school that recruits her. Until then, let's see what plays out....
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Nice try Dillon, you almost had me believing you on the whole "I'm keeping the emotional involvement down to a bare minimum". Once the buzz of the visit comes out and the picture of her with the Irish green tshirt with Gold ND on it, you'll be hyped up and justifiably so. Think positive! At some point the recruits do have to wonder about playing time and if they want to build their own program legacy. Hopefully that starts after CW signs as a Huskie in October :D (Notice I used the green one for you)...just sayin'
 
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Hope said:
WOW! A DONE DEAL. I'll drink to that!
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Seeing your Bill Murray's, "Wow a Done Deal...I'll drink to that", I went looking at Google for "done deal" images. Found this one quote from a Calvin Williams (...I'm not saying anything regarding same last name :rolleyes:). I mean if this isn't Karma this deal is a Done Deal, what is? :D


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DefenseBB said:
Nice try Dillon, you almost had me believing you on the whole "I'm keeping the emotional involvement down to a bare minimum". Once the buzz of the visit comes out and the picture of her with the Irish green tshirt with Gold ND on it, you'll be hyped up and justifiably so. Think positive! At some point the recruits do have to wonder about playing time and if they want to build their own program legacy. Hopefully that starts after CW signs as a Huskie in October :D (Notice I used the green one for you)...just sayin'
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Fair enough points and I do like the green guy ;).
It's interesting that -- for whatever reason -- I just can't seem to get a feel for this young person via the various articles, clips, etc. Might be a good thing; could be a fleeting moment and I'll be right back there after I see her with her picture on God Quad under the Dome. We'll see.

For now though, I am interested in Jordan Nixon coming out to ND this weekend. Niele Ivey spent a lot of time in the metro NYC area and it's pretty apparent now that she was also getting to know Ms. Nixon, as well as Danielle Patterson, when she came to Queens, N.Y. For that one, I'll pull out my "cross fingers and think positive thoughts!" :)
 
Position-wise in college, where is Christyn projected to play? Early on, it seemed as if she would be a PG. But, not sure that's the position she's played with USA basketball teams. I've seen her height listed from maybe 5'9 to 5'11. I figured SG or SF would be her future position in college, but perhaps she wants to play the point.
 
southie said:
Position-wise in college, where is Christyn projected to play? Early on, it seemed as if she would be a PG. But, not sure that's the position she's played with USA basketball teams. I've seen her height listed from maybe 5'9 to 5'11. I figured SG or SF would be her future position in college, but perhaps she wants to play the point.
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I'll talk to Geno and get back to you. ;)
 
Dillon77 said:
I just can't seem to get a feel for this young person via the various articles, clips, etc.
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I agree Dillon77. Pretty opaque. Synopsis: 'I'm not getting all worked up. Taking my visits.'
 
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Dillon77 said:
I feel a bit like a few other comments here: after going through the Megatron and Evina exercises last year, I'm keeping (emotional) involvement with this particular recruit to a bare minimum. Obviously, top-level D1 hoops is the aim of the game with UConn, ND, UCLA, Texas and Tennessee the finalists. Outside of that, I don't see a whole lot in common (ND and UConn run similar offenses, Tenn. and Texas both wear orange) so will kind of sit back and see what happens. Not get too high or get too low.

Perhaps some of this has also been tempered by the amount of transfers and changes in commitments. MM had an interesting quote the other day that said she still had up to three spots open for 2018 if "there was mutual interest." I get that. Katlyn Gilbert has been a long-time commitment to ND who has not wavered and while she may not be at William's level, I'm cool with the bird in hand who will stay in nest.

Hopefully, Chistyn Williams will find the right place for her and the same with the school that recruits her. Until then, let's see what plays out....
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That may be a good position to take. I feel we should avoid all the excitement we had while recruiting DD because Christyn may have some similar issues. During summer play, I thought she took many shots coach's would wish they had back. There may be a bit too much individualism in her game. And I didn't see much defense. Maybe I have the wrong person. It was hard to identify her since she wasn't in the game a lot. Maybe coach kept her out for a reason.
 
If they have thrown the gauntlet down, I'm thinking "hands down." :)
 
southie said:
Position-wise in college, where is Christyn projected to play? Early on, it seemed as if she would be a PG. But, not sure that's the position she's played with USA basketball teams. I've seen her height listed from maybe 5'9 to 5'11. I figured SG or SF would be her future position in college, but perhaps she wants to play the point.
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Interesting question. USA basketball had CW playing very limited minutes almost exclusively at SF. Per the pod cast posted here recently Geno considers it a red flag
when a recruit gets locked into playing a specific position or worried about who is ahead of them on a depth chart.
 
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RockyMTblue2 said:
Tenn Frosh throwing down the gaunlet. It was a quiz question of mine, but no one bit. There once was a girl, who had a little curl....
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read it, oh I'm glad they didn't bite... good job fellow boneyarders
 
DaddyChoc said:
read it, oh I'm glad they didn't bite... good job fellow boneyarders
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We can love em, but still be honest about them Daddy. She was an example on one Geno could not figure out. He doesn't "control" anyone, but himself ... occasionally. ;)

Then there was the kid with the biggest smile who Geno said set her alarm every year for March. I know, no one wants to play!
 
RockyMTblue2 said:
We can love em, but still be honest about them Daddy. She was an example on one Geno could not figure out. He doesn't "control" anyone, but himself ... occasionally. ;)

Then there was the kid with the biggest smile who Geno said set her alarm every year for March. I know, no one wants to play!
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Are you talking about Wilnett Crockett? Most of her career was before my time as a UConn fan, but I do remember Geno commenting on how she only really showed up for NCAA tournament games. (Just like Lorin Dixon only showed up for North Carolina games, probably because she relished that chaotic style.)

Kiah Stokes was not that different, especially before her senior year. Even Tina Charles was hardly the model of motivation before her senior year. Both of them are examples of players whose biggest skill improvement came post-UConn, probably just as a result of finally getting enough personal maturity to realize that they really did need to give 100% to get the results that they wanted.
 
JoePgh said:
Are you talking about Wilnett Crockett?
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Congrats. Of course. Kiah I have to disagree on. She's an enigma with her offensive game NOT. Like a couple of other BY favorites. Did Geno tell her not to shoot? I suspect not. Remember her little joke after the last championship (3rd in a row or am I forgetting a year) for her? She's still doing the disappearing act on offense, much as I love her.
 
oldude said:
While I don't necessarily view CW as an absolute lock, it's about as close as it gets. Making Storrs the last stop and coming in with Collier has everything lined up for a verbal to the Huskies soon thereafter.

Geno, CD and the team do a great job on these recruiting weekends. I will be amazed if CW ends up in LA, South Bend or (god forbid) Knoxville.

Maybe ONO will join the gang for the weekend. That would be perfect. :)
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I don't intend to be a downer but it is a little presumptuous to expect her to be a lock for the Huskies. I've read of numerous kids that went on one of their early official visits and was so captivated by that visit, that they cancelled the remainder of their visits. I'd hate that to happen but some kids are a bit impulsive or feel they have found the PERFECT place and decide there's no point in utilizing the rest of their official visits. I do agree that unless this occurs, UConn will highly likely be where CW ends.
 
JoePgh said:
Are you talking about Wilnett Crockett? Most of her career was before my time as a UConn fan, but I do remember Geno commenting on how she only really showed up for NCAA tournament games. (Just like Lorin Dixon only showed up for North Carolina games, probably because she relished that chaotic style.)

Kiah Stokes was not that different, especially before her senior year. Even Tina Charles was hardly the model of motivation before her senior year. Both of them are examples of players whose biggest skill improvement came post-UConn, probably just as a result of finally getting enough personal maturity to realize that they really did need to give 100% to get the results that they wanted.
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Actually Tina Charles "got motivated" in her junior year. After two lackadaisical years, she erupted in her 3rd year and continued to blossom, from that point on.
 
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CocoHusky said:
Interesting question. USA basketball had CW playing very limited minutes almost exclusively at SF. Per the pod cast posted here recently Geno considers it a red flag
when a recruit gets locked into playing a specific position or worried about who is ahead of them on a depth chart.
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from what I've observed over the last 18 months, Christyn Williams is the consummate team player, although she handles the ball well, CW was never a true point guard, I believe she would be happy to contribute wherever the coach wanted her to play........most likely at shooting guard or wing.........she had been fighting several injuries during the spring and summer and that's most likely why she was not at her best...........attitude is absolutely not going to be an issue with CW...........Geno would be thrilled to add this excellent all around player to the UConn roster
 
There is a lot of conjecture and angst concerning potential recruits from the next 2 classes possibly going to UConn. If UConn could get any 4 recruits ( a player you would consider a must get) from these classes, who would you like to see UConn get LOI's from?

I don't keep up with the top recruits in high school or AAU. Those of you that do are doing an excellent job keeping us (in the yard) informed on their activities on the court, their ranking and who is recruiting them, and any rumors about which way they may be leaning.

I'd like Brunell and ONO to come to Storrs.
 
Scoop said:
There is a lot of conjecture and angst concerning potential recruits from the next 2 classes possibly going to UConn. If UConn could get any 4 recruits ( a player you would consider a must get) from these classes, who would you like to see UConn get LOI's from?

I don't keep up with the top recruits in high school or AAU. Those of you that do are doing an excellent job keeping us (in the yard) informed on their activities on the court, their ranking and who is recruiting them, and any rumors about which way they may be leaning.

I'd like Brunell and ONO to come to Storrs.
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I certainly wouldn't complain if Brunelle & ONO ended up in Storrs, but I sense that Aliya Boston may have a greater upside, and she's just up the road in Worcester, MA.
 
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