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Another 6'9" on the recruiting radar....

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huskeynut said:
WOW!!!!!!!!!!

What a great prospect. If she decides to attend UCONN, Tony may have to resurrect his 195 - 0 prediction.
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Thought that was still active - just didn't go to 235-0 'cuz we missed out on Durr.....?

If we get Fefe and then Mo'Ne, it should run out to at least 346-0
 
Bestiarius said:
Her body proportions resemble a big Tina Charles. The advantage to Geno & staff of a player lacking in experience is no bad habits to break. And, she's currently getting good experience speaking Philly!
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A big Tina Charles lol, not that's saying something.



Icebear said:
She isn't even trying hard when dunking.
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Agreed. There's dunking in practice and game dunking. She looks like dunking could be and effective part of her game. Can you imagine a UConn guard throw an ally-oop to her in a game?
 
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Some background on Felicia Aiyeotan. She's been in the country for a few years. She has played VERY sparingly for Neuman Goretti HS so far. Her high ranking is based on potential. That being said, I think she would be perfect for UConn ! She would have the luxury of being brought along at her own pace. With her athletic ability, Geno's coaching, and playing against the best everyday in practice, I think there is little doubt that she would be a force by her junior year.
 
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She might be a project or a redshirt prospect, buy Geno really liked what Britney Griner added to Team USA. In addition to Britney, think about another Nigerian immigrant who learned the game at a late age. He was known as The Dream.
 
With the way UConn plays on offense I'm always leery of bringing in these super tall trees which is why it's odd to me that they're involved with this girl and Mulkey. I'd much, much rather get Cox or, failing that, go after Kushkituah in '17.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
With the way UConn plays on offense I'm always leery of bringing in these super tall trees which is why it's odd to me that they're involved with this girl and Mulkey. I'd much, much rather get Cox or, failing that, go after Kushkituah in '17.
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I think Geno would love to get Cox or Holmes but it's a two way street. The recruit has to want to come to UConn too. It's been rumored that both Holmes and Cox want to stay in Texas. That's probably why the push for McCoy from the 2016 class (and that she's really,really good), she is probably more likely to leave her home state.
 
rvwsleep said:
I think Geno would love to get Cox or Holmes but it's a two way street. The recruit has to want to come to UConn too. It's been rumored that both Holmes and Cox want to stay in Texas. That's probably why the push for McCoy from the 2016 class (and that she's really,really good), she is probably more likely to leave her home state.
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They've been in on McCoy for more than a year so I don't think the other two have a bearing on their interest in her. Holmes strikes me as a bit redundant with Collier and Boykin on the roster, and Cox or McCoy would have two years with Butler so I'm not sure how that would work either. I know Holmes intimated that she'd like to stay close to home but would be willing to leave Texas. I haven't heard anything about Cox outside of speculation from fans, but I seem to be about the only one who hasn't thrown in the towel on her.
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
They've been in on McCoy for more than a year so I don't think the other two have a bearing on their interest in her. Holmes strikes me as a bit redundant with Collier and Boykin on the roster, and Cox or McCoy would have two years with Butler so I'm not sure how that would work either. I know Holmes intimated that she'd like to stay close to home but would be willing to leave Texas. I haven't heard anything about Cox outside of speculation from fans, but I seem to be about the only one who hasn't thrown in the towel on her.
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Interesting. So you see Collier/Boykin playing the 4 next year with KLS the 3 ? If we don't sign a"big" in the 2016 class, that would mean that Butler would be the only size on the team that year other than Tuck.
Don't give up the ship. Boneyarders would be doing handstands in Geno's office if, somehow, he could convince Cox to come to Storrs.
 
rvwsleep said:
Interesting. So you see Collier/Boykin playing the 4 next year with KLS the 3 ? If we don't sign a"big" in the 2016 class, that would mean that Butler would be the only size on the team that year other than Tuck.
Don't give up the ship. Boneyarders would be doing handstands in Geno's office if, somehow, he could convince Cox to come to Storrs.
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I think Collier can play any frontcourt position, even center against smaller opposition. I don't know if she'll get to start as a freshmen if Tuck is healthy even though I think she's going to be an impact player immediately. I can't see Boykin getting much time her first year with all the talent around her.

Tuck, Collier, and Boykin are all about the same height and all have inside game to one extent or another. The three of them and Butler should be able to hold the fort in '15 and '16. That said, Cox is my #1 wish and I like McCoy and perhaps Kushkituah if they miss on both of them.
 
Wonkster said:
Do you think Cox could pretty much slide into Stewie's just-vacated slot in 2016 w/o a huge falloff?
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There'd be some falloff because Stewart will likely be amazing by her senior year. That said, I think Cox is a potential superstar. Her mobility and passing skills are a perfect match for UConn's style. McCoy's got great scoring potential, but Cox is a notch better in every other facet, imo. And that's a testament to Cox, not a knock on McCoy.
 
intlzncster said:
Cue all the posters who say they don't want her dunking at UCONN. Or that Geno doesn't want it. Or whatever.
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My guess is the past discouragement on dunking had mostly to do with the lack of ability to dunk consistently under game conditions. A player with big enough hands and leaping ability who can complete a high percentage of dunks would be welcome. Felicia may be the person to legitimize the dunk in college women's basketball. I'm remembering Griner to be very thin as a freshman. Felicia is already more physically developed than Brittney was coming into college.
 
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MilfordHusky said:
She might be a project or a redshirt prospect, buy Geno really liked what Britney Griner added to Team USA. In addition to Britney, think about another Nigerian immigrant who learned the game at a late age. He was known as The Dream.
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Speaking of The Dream, did he have any daughters? What are they up to?

(google, google, google)

Well what do you know? (Learn something new everyday.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abi_Olajuwon
 
pap49cba said:
Not sure I would choose Swahili to address a Nigerian.
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PAP: that was as close as I could get! :D ( As a kid, I had a book entitled "Jambo." ) Am guessing this gal speaks about five languages anyway.
 
I need some help on this one. I read in our local (Illinois) press that McCoy wants to announce her school choice in her senior year. If she holds to that, would UConn likely have a scholarship left for her by then? And if UC gets a post other than McCoy to verbal first, is McCoy then automatically off Geno's radar? I am a few miles from McCoy's school, but much, much farther from understanding the recruiting dynamics for the 2016 class.
 
Wonkster said:
Excellent point! Nigeria has an enormous English-speaking population.
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WONK: True enough. In fact, I think English might be the official language of the country. I was just trying to convey to this possible recruit that we go the extra mile at UCONN.
 
BigBird said:
I need some help on this one. I read in our local (Illinois) press that McCoy wants to announce her school choice in her senior year. If she holds to that, would UConn likely have a scholarship left for her by then? And if UC gets a post other than McCoy to verbal first, is McCoy then automatically off Geno's radar? I am a few miles from McCoy's school, but much, much farther from understanding the recruiting dynamics for the 2016 class.
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UConn has always had fewer than the maximum 15 scholarships taken. So by the time McCoy commits to UConn (potentially) there will be at least one more scholarship available.
 
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winlots said:
WONK: True enough. In fact, I think English might be the official language of the country. I was just trying to convey to this possible recruit that we go the extra mile at UCONN.
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Even if it is in the wrong direction! :eek::rolleyes:
 
CL82 said:
A big Tina Charles lol, not that's saying something.




Agreed. There's dunking in practice and game dunking. She looks like dunking could be and effective part of her game. Can you imagine a UConn guard throw an ally-oop to her in a game?
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Yes, Dangerfield and Nurse.
 
Our tallest player thus far has been Kara Wolters...correct? Maybe 6'7" or 6'8"?
My guess is she lacked the [potential] athleticism of Felicia but she had soft hands...great post moves...and developed
into a first team AA. I believe Kara still teaches post moves to locals in her garage? Hmm....get Felicia up here on a visit and do some one-on-one.

It is still bizarre that Kara's Dad's alma mater....Boston College...did not seriously recruit the local gal. I remember seeing a picture of Kara as a junior in high school...by the start of her frosh year in Storrs, she had lost a lot of weight and was an immediate presence down low with her fellow twin tower Lobo.
 
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