Andra Espinoza-Hunter to UConn

[bschwartz]

Per @klhoops Andra Espinoza-Hunter, a sophomore at Blair Academy, committed to #UConn. She was at the Duke game

Via Jim Fuller

 

[MilfordHusky]

Wow! Put her on the floor with Lou as a zone buster.

 

[huskeynut]

WOW is right!!!!!!

Guess she like our style.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Andra was a teammate of Saniya at Ossining. She now plays for Blair Academy in NJ, the same school that Sadie Edwards graduated from. Blue Star has her as the #5 recruit for 2017. At Ossining she was a guard approx 5'9" in height. She started playing HS Ball in the 7th grade. She attended the Duke vs UConn game.

Info from Kevin Lynch. :https://twitter.com/klhoops

 

[EricLA]

What do we know about her? she's not in the top 25 of either HG or PN...

 

[iri10]

Andra was a teammate of Saniya at Ossining. She now plays for Blair Academy in NJ, the same school that Sadie Edwards graduated from. Blue Star has her as the #5 recruit for 2017. At Ossining she was a guard approx 5'9" in height. She started playing HS Ball in the 7th grade. She attended the Duke vs UConn game.

Info from Kevin Lynch. :https://twitter.com/klhoops

I thought she was a bit taller than 5'9". Though maybe I'm just being confused by the perspective or other stuff:

 

[MarieYLee]

What do we know about her? she's not in the top 25 of either HG or PN...

#4 (or #5 as they have 2 players listed at #1) on Bluestar.

 

[Waquoit]

What do we know about her? she's not in the top 25 of either HG or PN...

We know Blue Star has her ranked #5 in 2017.

 

[uconnfan68]

What do we know about her? she's not in the top 25 of either HG or PN...

Played with Saniya back in Ossining as an 8th grader.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Blue Star writeup from two weeks ago:

Andra Espinoza – Hunter has been on the recruiting radar for some time now and continues to turn heads with her strong play. The 5-10 guard from Blair Academy has the tools to create options in transition or out of sets in the halfcourt. Her size and agility make her challenge off the cut or when she puts the ball on the floor, which seems to be her preference more often than not. As she’s matured she’s doing a better job of reading defenses and recognizing options for both herself and her teammates. On the drive Espinoza – Hunter can slash in the paint and work effectively in traffic. Her ability to drive should get her double figure attempts at the line almost every time out. The perimeter shot is smooth with range and has quality elevation for clean looks. The defense is evolving and the tools are there for her to be just as effective at both ends of the floor with right approach.


http://bluestarmedia.us/index.php/blogmain/marksblog/item/1081-tina-thompson-she-got-game-classic

 

[CaliHuskyFan]

Congratulations! So happy and excited for Andra Espinoza - Hunter's verbal. These early, high quality verbals are good for my heart and blood pressure. That said I am only 49! I am so looking forward to watching Andra play for UCONN. To those who said UConn's recruiting would drop off in the AAC - NOT so! These top recruits want to play for a WINNER!

Here's an (relatively) oldie but a goodie picture of Andra with the maestro.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Since when does Geno like players who are taller than him?

 

[MilfordHusky]

Played with Saniya back in Ossining as an 8th grader.

And as a 7th grader, I believe.

 

[Vowelguy]

Since when does Geno like players who are taller than him?

It's ok so long as she takes off her shoes for pix.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Welcome to Husky Nation Andra!!!!

 

[HuskiesU]

Wow! Put her on the floor with Lou as a zone buster.

Wow! Put her on the floor with Lou as a zone buster.

And Ekmark and Dangerfield

 

[Icebear]

Since when does Geno like players who are taller than him?

Since Rebecca Lobo.

 

[John Glass]

must be a great player to verbal as a sophomore

 

[jsloanjr]

Wow, what a catch by UCONN................

 

[cohenzone]

Congratulations! So happy and excited for Andra Espinoza - Hunter's verbal. These early, high quality verbals are good for my heart and blood pressure. That said I am only 49! I am so looking forward to watching Andra play for UCONN. To those who said UConn's recruiting would drop off in the AAC - NOT so! These top recruits want to play for a WINNER!

Here's an (relatively) oldie but a goodie picture of Andra with the maestro.

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You think you're old, my forced IRA withdrawal is less than a year away. When a soph commits, let alone a senior, I have to wonder if I'll be around to see them or have enough of a mind left to know what I'm watching. But on a brighter note GO HUSKIES and HAPPY NEW YEAR.

PS. I'm sure that picture of her and Geno, and her and Maya will find its way into the NCAA compliance office. unless, of course, those are GA and MM look alikes.

 

[cferraro04]

Since Kara Wolters

 

[Blakeon18]

I was in the Albany Civic Center to watch Breanna's Cicero team beat Ossining [by a lot] in the state tourney. Breanna a senior...Saniya
a junior and Andra a 7th grader. I had heard of the precocious 7th grader but am forced to admit that I only had eyes for Stewie and Saniya.
Breanna had 42/24...in my top 3 high school games ever...Saniya had 21 after a dismal start with her shooting.
Anyone have a link to a recent video of Andra's game???

BTW: that venue is hosting a regional come March...pretty close by for Husky fans. It is not exactly a charming arena but if UConn is playing there
that is charm enough.

 

[Vowelguy]

2016: G Jefferson, F Stewie
2017: G Chong, F Tuck
2018: G Nurse, W Ekmark, F Williams, C Butler
2019: W KLS, F Collier, F Boykin
2020: G Dangerfield, F Irwin
2021: G Espinoza-Hunter

2016: 11
2017: 11+
2018: 10+

 

[meyers7]

Was hoping she might come to UCONN. I believe she's been interested (and UCONN's been interested) since she played with Chong at Ossining.

 

[Sonny44]

2016: G Jefferson, F Stewie
2017: G Chong, F Tuck
2018: G Nurse, W Ekmark, F Williams, C Butler
2019: W KLS, F Collier, F Boykin
2020: G Dangerfield, F Irwin
2021: G Espinoza-Hunter

2016: 11
2017: 11+
2018: 10+

what?