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Andra Espinoza-Hunter to transfer [merged thread]

Hopefully this will put to rest all the "there's gotta be a personal reason" posts:

“Distance really isn’t a problem for me,” she said. “Wherever I think (the best fit) is, whether it’s in like California or Texas or whatever it is, no matter how far, as long as I think that it’s a good fit for me, then hopefully I’ll be going there.”

Girls basketball: Ossining alumna Andra Espinoza-Hunter to transfer from UConn
 
vowelguy said:
Hopefully this will put to rest all the "there's gotta be a personal reason" posts:

“Distance really isn’t a problem for me,” she said. “Wherever I think (the best fit) is, whether it’s in like California or Texas or whatever it is, no matter how far, as long as I think that it’s a good fit for me, then hopefully I’ll be going there.”

Girls basketball: Ossining alumna Andra Espinoza-Hunter to transfer from UConn
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So she's going to take courses at Westchester CC and entertain entreaties from other programs. If that is the way it plays out she'll sit through the first half of 2019.
 
Aluminny69 said:
She played with Saniya for Ossining when she was an 8th grader. She visited UConn with Saniya, and may have decided then that she wanted to go to UConn. ( Personally, I think that's too young for that kind of decision.)

Contrary to what some fans might think , there are actually some people who would rather play and make a significant contribution to their team, than win a NC. I think I'm safe in predicting that Hunter will be a starter for the right D1 team. I give her credit for recognizing that she may have made a mistake, for her, and correcting that mistake and extending her eligibility to make a contribution elsewhere.
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I believe that Andi played with Saniya as far back as 7th grade.
 
Sorry to hear this and good luck to you AEH!!!! I long have said that transfers are individual decisions..... every case is different..... Along with that, I never look for a reason they seek to transfer.... or think it is a byproduct of the team, the school, etc.....

What is great is that she is talented..... and smart.... and has a wonderful future ahead of her..... Andi you are going to succeed wonderfully... Good luck....
 
This is not bad news. It means that this young woman (who surely must know that there is more to life than basketball) has made a thoughtful, painful, courageous decision about what is best for her and her future. May she live long, and prosper.
 
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eebmg said:
Very sad. Did she have other colleges on her recruiting list? Was it UConn only? I don't recall
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AEH verbally committed to UCONN December 2014 -her Sophmore year of HS and mere days after Sadie Edwards decided to transfer. Being a sophomore she likely had little time to consider many other schools.
 
RockyMTblue2 said:
So she's going to take courses at Westchester CC and entertain entreaties from other programs. If that is the way it plays out she'll sit through the first half of 2019.
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Yes, if she doesn't transfer until after the spring semester -- and it sounds like that may be the plan with her taking classes -- she won't be eligible until the fall of 2019 after spending a full academic year in residence. Surprising that she would decide to transfer after the first semester but not seek to enroll in a new school in January like Samaria and Sadie did. There are reasons why this may be the preferred or necessary path.
 
Please correct me if I am wrong, but the last time a whole class of four stayed for the entire time was the class of 2002, which contained four studs (five really, but injury unfortunately intervened). It is totally normal for one or two of the four to transfer; the only question is which one. It is not just a coincidence that the last two instances had one player (Walker and Nurse) commit later than usual. The program needed at least three players; once that three became four, the dynamic radically changed
Also, the way UConn runs its program, it is virtually impossible to get more than 12 players development time on the court. If he regularly plays seven, there are only five slots for fourth quarter appearances (12).
 
vowelguy said:
“Distance really isn’t a problem for me,” she said. “Wherever I think (the best fit) is, whether it’s in like California or Texas or whatever it is, no matter how far, as long as I think that it’s a good fit for me, then hopefully I’ll be going there.”
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"Good fit" read as: "as long as that team does not recruit the #1 prospect in the country who also happens to be a shooting guard."

I had high hopes for her and thought she could be a stone-cold killer from the outside.
Good luck Andi!
 
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huskyd said:
Similar to Kia's class. 4 freshman guards came in with little chance of all 4 playing much. Two left. The 2 who remained (Kia and Gabby) became stars. and both have played significant roles in keeping the Huskies on the top of their sport. Things have a way of working out. We've discussed how so many new (and old) players would find minutes this year. Well, cream rises. Right now I expect Meg and Mykayla to be major contributors down the road. Walker should start next season, and Coombs will vie for playing the 2 as Kia departs. Oh, yeah, and then there's Christyn . . . All's well.
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Kia was a star in year 1.
 
Never expect all 4 to stay, but did not think AEH would be the one transferred, and so soon given how much and how long she has been around the UConn program just to realize now that it is not a good fit for her. Just goes to show what you see from being around the program is not even close to what reality is when you are in it.
 
I think this is too bad. I believe that Andi has enough talent to be a contributor, though she was likely to be behind Christyn Williams on the depth chart. I'm also a little surprised, because Andi has known Geno for 6 years and attended far more UConn practices than any recruit. Between that and knowing Saniya, Andi should have known what playing at Uconn is like.

I hope Andi finds a good fit for herself. Maybe Marist is an option. I think she could play and start for many Division I teams by her junior year. She may be good enough to play professionally in a lower level league down the road.

I feel for Andi. Playing for Geno is tough, and the shock of the first year can be overwhelming. Geno and Andi made their best decision in the recruitment process, but it didn't work out. Best wishes to Andi!
 
pvdoggy said:
Never expect all 4 to stay, but did not think AEH would be the one transferred, and so soon given how much and how long she has been around the UConn program just to realize now that it is not a good fit for her. Just goes to show what you see from being around the program is not even close to what reality is when you are in it.
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I agree, too many of the same types in one class with others already on the team and others coming... it was bound to happen
 
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RockyMTblue2 said:
Yes, that factor had me a bit stumped too.
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me too.................she used to take a lot of flak for being such an early UConn recruit from her opponents and she knew both UConn players and coaches particularly well...................I guess to put a positive spin on the situation, Geno now has an extra scholarship to give if he finds a hidden gem somewhere
 
Charliebball said:
me too.......she used to take a lot of flak for being such an early UConn recruit from her opponents and she knew both UConn players and coaches particularly well....I guess to put a positive spin on the situation, Geno now has an extra scholarship to give if he finds a hidden gem somewhere
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Somewhere, like Oz. ;)
 
MilfordHusky said:
Somewhere, like Oz. ;)
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Well it is rumored that Dorothy has a mean crossover.

P.S. Nike is ready to release the Ruby Hightops as soon as she announces eligibility for the draft.


dorothy_crossover.jpg
 
Sad to see that AEH decided to transfer. Whatever the reason may really be, I wish her the best of luck, success, and happiness where ever she decides to continue to collegiate basketball career. I was actually surprised of the news as I never envisioned her actually doing so even with all the speculation that was going on the past couple weeks on the board. Just goes to show you never know what's going on in the heads of the players. Nonetheless, it's time to move on and continue to strive for #12
 
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I'm sorry Andi will not be at UConn. I expect her to excel. Best wishes, Andi. Have great games even against UConn, as long as the Huskies score more points.
 
4 freshmen on a team that returned the bulk of its starting lineup from last season. We expected that at least one would bolt. It's sometimes hard to wait your turn after being a star the year prior.
 
HoopsFan21 said:
I wonder why she left after one semester. Why not stick it out a full year and then if you still don't really like it then leave. Even Stef said she thought about transferring in her freshman year, but she stuck it out and look what happened.
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Intestinal fortitude!
 
We don't know the reason AEH transfers, it could have nothing to do with playing time, but yes I never expect this class to stay intact.
 
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