Anriel Howard visiting UConn this weekend

[CocoHusky]

Texas A&M rebounding ace Anriel Howard visiting UConn this weekend

 

[CTtoSanDiego]

Texas A&M rebounding ace Anriel Howard visiting UConn this weekend

This is a very positive article.... gives me hope! Now if they can just arrange a visit to ESPN... lol

 

[Charliebball]

well if she wants the best chance to win a NC, I would think UConn gets her closer to that goal then South Carolina, Florida State, Tennessee or a somewhat depleted Miss State team............only Louisville would be able to equal UConn in this area............can't speak to the graduate school part of the equation.........

 

[CocoHusky]

well if she wants the best chance to win a NC, I would think UConn gets her closer to that goal then South Carolina, Florida State, Tennessee or a somewhat depleted Miss State team..only Louisville would be able to equal UConn in this area..can't speak to the graduate school part of the equation....

You two Jersey people sure do sound alike.!

If the Howards are really talking about a national championship, there's only one school in there that I can think of that fills the bill and she's visiting it this weekend. Not sure her addition to Mississippi State would make up for the loss of Vivians. And she'd be better served in her pursuit of a championship staying at Texas A&M rather than head to Tennessee and/or Florida State. Just too much reloading at both schools. Maybe Louisville as the fifth school?
Stay tuned.

 

[Charliebball]

You two Jersey people sure do sound alike.!

must be the water....................

 

[MilfordHusky]

Welcome, Anriel! Stick around for a while!

Our rebounding may go from Z to A.

 

[WiseOne]

Welcome, Anriel! Stick around for a while!

Our rebounding may go from Z to A.

Sounds sweet!!!

 

[Dillon77]

You two Jersey people sure do sound alike.!

Hah! It's all that time spent comparing notes on Mabreys, Masonius and Correa!

 

[Vowelguy]

Jim fuller NH register:

HOward has/ will visit:
FSU
UConn
Miss St
Tenn
1 school TBD

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Do you guys believe me that she’s coming this weekend yet?? Haha. Word is, there’s another recruit coming as well. Thinking it’s also a grad transfer. Can’t confirm that for sure, just know there are 2 recruits coming in. Don’t ask for my source.

It's confirmed but I don't know if it can be posted yet.

 

[bbballfan23]

It's confirmed but I don't know if it can be posted yet.

You mean the 2nd recruit, right?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

You mean the 2nd recruit, right?

Yes. Confirmed by a university/team employee. I'll let the mods decide when to give specifics though.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

With UCONN offering a Communications degree, ESPN close by, the type of people/players and coaches UCONN has, puts this visit in a very positive light!
Anriel has to realize that UCONN will give her the playing opening with Azura leaving and the best shot to get to the Final 4 and a Championship!

 

[donalddoowop]

She is not coming to sit on the bench, which means she will have to learn very quickly.

 

[Charliebball]

She is not coming to sit on the bench, which means she will have to learn very quickly.

great point...........if starting is important to her, watching Azura come off the bench after a full red shirt year of practice might give her second thoughts

 

[oldude]

great point......if starting is important to her, watching Azura come off the bench after a full red shirt year of practice might give her second thoughts

Which of the programs she’s looking at will guarantee Howard a starting spot and the ability to compete for a championship? She probably starts at Fl St, MS st & TN, but none of those teams will be FF material next season imo. If her mystery team is SC, there is no guarantee that she starts and I really don’t see the Gamecocks getting close to the FF next season.

If her mystery team is either Louisville, ND, Baylor or Oregon, all of which are potential FF teams, her best opportunity to start may be with the cardinals, but it’s hardly guaranteed.

Of all the teams Howard is considering, an undersized UConn team that desperately needs rebounding next season, and is always in the discussion to make it to the FF after 11 straight trips, is probably her best option.

Geno will only guarantee Howard the opportunity to work hard and compete for a starting position, which is exactly the way it should be. Howard appears to be an intelligent young lady with a great motor.

I like the Huskies chances.

 

[oldude]

One other element that hasn’t been mentioned relative to Howard’s decision is her interest in playing at the next level. If I’m Howard, and I see how transferring to UConn translated to substantially upgrading the draft status of both Z & Nat, it has to be intriguing.

Even more intriguing, is the evolution of Gabby, a player with similar skill sets, to become the #4 pick in the draft.

 

[BostonFan]

Wow. This would be a nice get for Geno & exactly what the team needs. The team, as constituted, will struggle to get out of the E8. They are too soft & undersized. AH would immediately give them more physical play. If I were Geno, I would promise her major minutes.

 

[oldude]

Wow. This would be a nice get for Geno & exactly what the team needs. The team, as constituted, will struggle to get out of the E8. They are too soft & undersized. AH would immediately give them more physical play. If I were Geno, I would promise her major minutes.

Agree with what you say, but Geno won’t promise Howard anything except the ability to work hard and compete for PT and a starting spot, which is the way it should be. Anriel is a very smart young lady who’s graduating in 3 years. She will see right through any coach that promises her a starting role.

Also worth noting that Shea appears to be heavily involved in Howard’s recruitment. If I recall, Shea indicated that one of the reasons she chose UConn was that Geno was the only coach who recruited her who didn’t guarantee her a starting spot.

 

[HopJim]

With UCONN offering a Communications degree, ESPN close by, the type of people/players and coaches UCONN has, puts this visit in a very positive light!
Anriel has to realize that UCONN will give her the playing opening with Azura leaving and the best shot to get to the Final 4 and a Championship!

For all the posters that commented Z should have stayed to be coached another year by Geno, surprised you didn't make this point regarding Howard. While I understand Z's decision, getting the feedback she would receive at UConn would be invaluable. Other programs are good but nothing guaranteed except exceptional coaching in Conn.

 

[Hayven]

According to Adamec, Howard’s TA&M teammate Danni Williams is visiting Storrs with her as a potential graduate transfer as well. Danni is from my state, so I hope she’s in a UConn jersey next year

 

[oldude]

According to Adamec, Howard’s TA&M teammate Danni Williams is visiting Storrs with her as a potential graduate transfer as well. Danni is from my state, so I hope she’s in a UConn jersey next year

Your just a tad late to the discussion, as another thread on the subject was started about 1 hr ago.

 

[JustinesGuy]

I bet she commits on her visit. I put the odds at 80%

 

[Hayven]

Your just a tad late to the discussion, as another thread on the subject was started about 1 hr ago.

I just saw it

 

[meyers7]

Wow. This would be a nice get for Geno & exactly what the team needs. The team, as constituted, will struggle to get out of the E8. They are too soft & undersized. AH would immediately give them more physical play. If I were Geno, I would promise her major minutes.

2 AA's (seniors) returning and one of the top (2/3? ) PG's in the country and they are gonna struggle? Yea, I don't see that. Aren't too many other team with that next year.