All five 2020 recruits have signed, and Geno has comments.

[eebmg]

If Gabriel is 6’5” then how come she’s 3” shorter than 6’2” Edwards, and only 2” taller than 5’11” Bueckers?

Must be photo-shopped. Not realistic they are all in one place. Therefore, all comparisons are moot.

 

[DEpup]

Maybe not her 1st or 2nd year, but she's the only player on the roster including the class behind her who is a pure PG. It remains to be seen how they all will coexist. Geno certainly doesn't know at this time, but it's going to be a great mix and match.

We will be able to throw TONS of looks at opposing teams when we bring subs off the bench. I expect to see a lot of full court press and a lot of very active defenders. McLean gets all the publicity (rightfully so) for her Gabby/Aubrey elite athleticism, but Piath and Aaliyah are also very athletic. And Paige and Nika are no slouches.

UCONN worry worts (not you) can now officially go from "we don't have enough" to "how will he keep them all happy??"...

I think if people just picture:

Maria Conlon = Nika Muhl
Diana Taurasi = Paige Bueckers

It all makes sense..

 

[BobbyJ]

Muhl will have two years by the time she's at UConn.

Two years of what? She plays in the Womens Adriatic Basketball Association for Croatia. She’s not a professional.

 

[DEpup]

Let the height debate begin. If Gabriel is 6'5" then... _____________ is __________ tall!! (fill in the blanks LOL)

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I think this is a compiled picture which is why the heights are off.

 

[Biff]

If Gabriel is 6’5” then how come she’s 3” shorter than 6’2” Edwards, and only 2” taller than 5’11” Bueckers?

Do you really need to ask that question?

 

[veryolddog]

I have to interject my two cents after the diversion of this discussion to height metrics. With this kind of talent and skills available, I would like to see the option of platooning players to come in and out of the game as requirements dictate. With the playing personnel left from this year and the incoming recruits, you could almost realize two very competitive teams available for Geno to play. He's the boss and he's going to do what he wants to do. Good problem to have.

 

[JordyG]

I need to know how tall each of these young ladies are in Harley units, and I need to know right now.

 

[JoePgh]

I need to know how tall each of these young ladies are in Harley units, and I need to know right now.

Harley units? I would say that they are all between 1.5 and 2 motorcycle lengths.

 

[DaBball]

Must be photo-shopped. Not realistic they are all in one place. Therefore, all comparisons are moot.

They were all at First Night, and Aaliyah committed that weekend.

 

[MilfordHusky]

UCONN worry worts (not you) can now officially go from "we don't have enough" to "how will he keep them all happy??"...

 

[MilfordHusky]

For those of you who may be wondering, "AubreyAnna" should be correctly pronounced as "Aw, Breanna".

Very good!!!

 

[MilfordHusky]

I know we had intense discussions about who would be the fifth starter this year, but to me, the question for next year is most intriguing.

This year, we struggled to add 1 more to get to 5; next year, we struggle to eliminate 2 or 3 to get down to 5.

 

[Argonaut]

This year, we struggled to add 1 more to get to 5; next year, we struggle to eliminate 2 or 3 to get down to 5.

It’s a great problem to have, IMO, but I don’t envy Geno for having to make the decision.

 

[Bigboote]

Two years of what? She plays in the Womens Adriatic Basketball Association for Croatia. She’s not a professional.

She’s not being paid, but it is a professional league.

 

[MilfordHusky]

It’s a great problem to have, IMO, but I don’t envy Geno for having to make the decision.

Recall that some very solid players were drafted in the first round for the WNBA who started only 1 season--or not even that--for UConn.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I need to know how tall each of these young ladies are in Harley units, and I need to know right now.

Here's a graphic of exactly 1 Harley Unit:

 

[HuskylnSC]

If Fudd signs, that means that at least one person in this incoming class will likely never start (injuries and senior night aside).



With that being said, I'm excited to see the PT battle unfold. Show us your best, ladies.

During the regular season we might see up to 12 (more likely 8 to 10) players each getting 15 to 25 minutes each. Then come tournament time it will just be about 7 players (5 started plus 1 big and 1 ball handler) getting prime playing time.

 

[DaBball]

We’ll be very positionless and versatile, lots of players who can play multiple positions.

 

[Go/huskies]

I think Westbrook will just be happy to play and willing to do whatever is asked of her, if she’s a starter or a sub. I’m mostly worried about Mir getting lost in the rotation, I see she’s listed as a 5’11 guard, but I thought she was more of an undersized power forward.

 

[DaBball]

I think Westbrook will just be happy to play and willing to do whatever is asked of her, if she’s a starter or a sub. I’m mostly worried about Mir getting lost in the rotation, I see she’s listed as a 5’11 guard, but I thought she was more of an undersized power forward.

As was Gabby at the time she signed

 

[RogueDave]

This years Team is in Development mode and doing quite well. Not having AA on the team is allowing them to find there own identity. Next years recruits will follow this trend. Yes Paige will start next year, Chrystn and Econ’s We will go 3 guard line-up, Megan and Olivia...Ania and Aubrey will be 6th/7th off the bench, then the rest of the Freshman...over the season I agree we will see something we have not seen in feels like forever 10+ players all getting meaningful minutes...ala...1999-2002 teams...

 

[JordyG]

Here's a graphic of exactly 1 Harley Unit:

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You have my address. Put a bow on it and send it along.

 

[JordyG]

Here's a graphic of exactly 1 Harley Unit:

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Pardon my uncrossed T's.

 

[awhom111]

She’s not being paid, but it is a professional league.

Yeah, other than a few countries with active school sports programs, there is no real distinction between amateur and professional leagues. Neither league she plays in is at the level of the league that Makurat played in, but there are teams with full professional rosters and others that are a mixture of paid and unpaid players.

If you're good enough for a league level you play regardless of age so she has been playing at the senior level since she was 15. For those who want an accurate count, this is her third season in the Adriatic League and her fourth in the Croatian League.

FIBA - player - WABA

waba-league.com

 

[Sluconn Husky]

A clear and clean version for anyone who wants it for wallpaper. Click for HQ.