Adamec: in Colorado....great article on Lexi Gordon

[Blakeon18]

UConn recruit Gordon hopes to be cut above at USA U-17 camp

The link is to Carl's latest blog...great reading! The Dean of The Horde is going the extra miles
to Colorado to cover our team....fantastic! Keep an eye over the next few days on his SNY blog for more info. The final cut is announced on Monday.

 

[Sonny44]

Gotta love her!

 

[HGN]

What a great article!!..........Sounds like Lexi is going to be a great player and teammate. Along with being just an outstanding Student-athlete , period.
I loved the part about her working on all her fellow Texans and players to come to UCONN with her. Including Chrystyn Williams.

The Class of 2017 could potentially be a blockbuster.

 

[EricLA]

I'm with HGN - a great article all the way around. As HGN said, the kid is a natural magnet for other players and I think she could be one of our more important recruits in terms of "who kids want to play with and who they want to be around" - absolutely terrific for team chemistry too.

And bottom line she just get it as far as the USA teams go... It's not all about "But I averaged 30 PPG all season"...

"They're looking for people that are going to do the intangibles and not just shoot and not just score all of the time," Gordon said. "When you try to make your team look better, you make yourself look better and the people evaluating you will notice.


"Being a good teammate means being a leader, bringing a lot of energy, picking up your teammates when they're down, and giving 100 percent all of the time. Maybe I'm not the most athletic or most skilled in the building, but I know there are a lot of other things that I can bring to the court."

 

[MilfordHusky]

Lexi has the type of personality and game that makes other kids want to hang out with her and play with her. Just as Kaleena helped recruit Moriah and Stewie (at least), Lexi is working on her friends. I think Christyn Williams is a UConn lean, perhaps strongly so. Megan Walker is also buddies with Lexi.

Regarding Lexi, paying her own way last year and almost making the team says a lot about her. I think she'll make a great Husky and a fan favorite.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

I loved the part about her working on all her fellow Texans and players to come to UCONN with her. Including Chrystyn Williams.

The Class of 2017 could potentially be a blockbuster.

Just to be clear, Williams is in the 2018 class. UConn already has Espinoza-Hunter and Gordon plus the two transfers coming in '17. Gordon is supposedly "recruiting" '18 players like Sedona Prince, Charli Collier, and of course Williams.

Incidentally, Myra Gordon continues to get pretty rave reviews. She's a 2020 kid.

 

[jsloanjr]

The Rich are getting richer with players and UCONN recruits the best team players.......Best wishes for continued success!!!

 

[Kibitzer]

Lexi mentions her concentration on improving her "intangibles." Hmm. . .

We know she can play. Next step, Lexi: Convince the committee that you are a Badass.

 

[CoachBill]

Lexi is def a special kid. family is fully of personality & quality minds

just a perfect fit of a young lady (personal intangibles )
&
program (culture )

 

[CoachBill]

Chris Hansen ‏@ChrisHansenPSB 49m49 minutes ago
The @CharliC_14 we're seeing this year at #USABwu17 is infinitely more impactful than a year ago. She putting in work these first 2 sessions

 

[CoachBill]

speaking to Sam this morning... she mentioned how she is developing a quality relationship with Lexi Gordon

 

[CoachBill]

Emerging young TX Post


Chris Hansen ‏@ChrisHansenPSB 18h18 hours ago
Got to work with @tayllorjoness earlier this month at #CheckMeOutTexas & she is off to a good start at #USABwu17

Taylor Jones
POST
CLASS: 2019

• Forney, TXHOMETOWN
• Dallas Christian HighHIGH SCHOOL

• 6-3 HEIGHT

DFW Elite Marchfest-March 2016: Agile finesse-5 prospect with emerging offensive arsenal; length and wingspan offer shot blocking presence; mobile in transition; untapped potential. (Olson )




I recently spoke with Taylor . She is already receiving strong interest from majority of Big 12. she quickly mentioned UConn as school she wants interest from

 

[EricLA]

Taylor Jones
POST
CLASS: 2019

• Forney, TXHOMETOWN
• Dallas Christian HighHIGH SCHOOL

• 6-3 HEIGHT

DFW Elite Marchfest-March 2016: Agile finesse-5 prospect with emerging offensive arsenal; length and wingspan offer shot blocking presence; mobile in transition; untapped potential. (Olson )

I recently spoke with Taylor . She is already receiving strong interest from majority of Big 12. she quickly mentioned UConn as school she wants interest from

Do you have the ability to reach out to the UCONN staff? I'm sure they have communications with coaches, etc. on the circuit.

 

[CoachBill]

LaQuita Thompson ‏@xheat 3h3 hours agoColorado Springs, CO
Charli Collier is making it happen in the post @CoachJohnLucas1 . She is playing with STRENGTH, good seal off, Power finishes. I love it!


LaQuita Thompson ‏@xheat 1h1 hour agoColorado Springs, CO
Charli Collier and Jade Williams going head to head in the paint, best post action so far #USABwu17 #usabasketball @CoachJohnLucas1

 

[CoachBill]

@passthaball: Look who still showing off the stroke!!! Lexi Bell Gordon lol

go to @passthaball twitter account to see the quick highlight clip ( top of key 3 )



Ms. Marissa ‏@passthaball
2017s is working Lexi Gordon into Rennia Davis

( highlight clip with Lexi displaying 2 dribble Mid Range pullup )

 

[CoachBill]

ProspectsNation.com‏@ProspectsNation
#USABwu17 First Impressions after three skill sessions from @KeilMoorePSB https://prospectsnation.com/story/usa-u17-trial-first-impressions…


Staying in Texas, Connecticut verbal commit Lexi Gordon of Fort Worth, Texas, brought an enthusiasm for the game that was unmatched. She is an effort and energy kid who has developed an elite skill set. This is a great combination for success.


Class of 2018 posts Charli Collier of Mont Belvieu, Texas, and Sedona Prince of Liberty Hill, Texas, have stood out as two players looking to make their presence known around the rim. Their size is a factor but their understanding of how to use their body and then make the play has separated them early.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

ProspectsNation.com‏@ProspectsNation
#USABwu17 First Impressions after three skill sessions from @KeilMoorePSB https://prospectsnation.com/story/usa-u17-trial-first-impressions…

Working link, and thanks for all the reports and info.

USA U17 Trial First Impressions | Prospects Nation

 

[Charliebball]

Wouldn't want to be the one making the decision on the final 12 out of 143 excellent players.................Yikes!!!!!!

 

[Charliebball]

Emerging young TX Post

I recently spoke with Taylor . She is already receiving strong interest from majority of Big 12. she quickly mentioned UConn as school she wants interest from

CoachBill - Off Topic but be on the lookout for 2020 NJ guard named Kamari Reynolds, plays up with Toms River Starz, I have not seen her but the word is she is the next great player from South Jersey................

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Gordon and Espinoza-Hunter bond, recruit at trials.


“We are getting to know each other so we have to build chemistry here,” Gordon said. “It is cool that she is committed and I am committed at the same time.


“She (Espinoza-Hunter) can shoot very well and she is a very good teammate as well. We are both energetic people and it helps us to recruit as well. Not yet but of course I talk up Connecticut. I am working on some people.”


Certainly one of those people could be top Class of 2018 prospect Christyn Williams who visited UConn with Gordon and now plays for the same Texas United Nike AAU program. Williams is also trying out for the U-17 squad.


“She is an extremely explosive guard, she brings a lot energy to the court,” Gordon said. “She is an unbelievable athlete, a great all-around player and I love playing with her. Off the court, we are pretty close so it translates onto the court as well.”



UConn commits Espinoza-Hunter, Gordon develop chemistry at U.S. U-17 trials

 

[Charliebball]

I have said it before and I will say it again................I will be shocked if Christyn Williams chooses any school other then UConn..................in addition to her unofficial visit and her close relationship with Lexi Gordon, she currently follows Shea Ralph, Kia Stokes, Kia Nurse, Moriah Jefferson,Morgan Tuck, Uconn Huskies and UConn Women's Basketball on twitter so I think she has UConn on the brain.....................as well she should!!

 

[HuskyFan1125]

So glad Lexi is headed to UCONN!

 

[CoachBill]

Charlie - will do


there is an Emerging Stud "Guard' in 2018 class in UConn's backyard ( NYC )

i saw JORDAN NIXON (from the Bronx ) a couple weeks ago at the Philly Face off event... and fellin love with her !
and now all reports out of CO , have her SHININ vs the country's best at the trials.

5'10" ...Smooth , Athletic... capable of competently & efficiently shining at either Guard spot. But i think she could really distinguish herself as a rangy PG that creates high % offense for herself & teammates all game. legit on both ends. competes on Defense! . Rebounds.
as i said, real smooth ! great pace with ball in her hands... terrific 1/2 court vision. legit pullup scorer... efficient with deep penetration either passing or athletic body control finishes.
for me...she evoked some visions of Alana Beard (former Duke star )
my eval coming away from that in person exposure..was that she was a consistent perim shot away from being a Complete Guard

Advanced basketball IQ & poise ... but yet true BALLA's competitor. have been able to talk to her... terrific kid with appetite to be Coached !



JustRegularMe ‏@JustRegularMe 25m25 minutes ago
#iExcel @ShakeJordan RT @NYGHoops: '18 Jordan Nixon Has played very well at #USABWU17

Tony Swindle ‏@TonySwindle 1h1 hour ago
Jordan Nixon man I like her... pg all the way through @usabasketball #USABASKETBALL #shesupshowcase


Ms. Marissa ‏@passthaball 1h1 hour ago
2018 Jordan Nixon is giving the business!! Out of NY


Premier Basketball ‏@PBRhoops 10h10 hours ago
Jordan Nixon (18-NY) drops DIMES!! #USABWU17



Nicc Jackson ‏@wcgbMedia 21h21 hours ago
'18 G Jordan Nixon (New York) has grown man game. @NYGHoops

Chris Hansen‏@ChrisHansenPSB
The play of @ShakeJordan the past two days has been crazy good. Poised, explosive, communicates. Would not be a surprise if she makes it.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

there is an Emerging Stud "Guard' in 2018 class in UConn's backyard ( NYC )

i saw JORDAN NIXON (from the Bronx ) a couple weeks ago at the Philly Face off event... and fellin love with her !
and now all reports out of CO , have her SHININ vs the country's best at the trials.

Nixon is rated #17 at Prospects Nation. Here is another long scouting report on her.

#9 Jordan Nixon – iExcel Basketball -


Blue Star likes her a lot too:

Jordan Nixon – 2018 – 5-7 – PG – (New York, NY IExcel 15U/ 16U)

This point guard was one of the best prospects in any age group over the weekend. Nixon simply did it all. She has fantastic size as a lead guard with an explosive first step to boot. When you throw in her ability to hit the mid-range shot, ability to drive by defenders, plus the focus to finish over bigger players, you have to smile. She also drew plenty of fouls for playing down at the 15U.

Philly Face Off - Bluestar Media