April recruiting thread

[Sluconn Husky]

AAU standouts from the weekend:

Koval, Heckel, Johnson, Alexander

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Johnson & Alexander

 

[BobbyJ]

Johnson & Alexander

They let Johnson and Alexander play on the same team? That ain't right.

 

[cgshuskie]

We need Ustey Uceti

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[HuskyNan]

Readable size

 

[Gus Mahler]

Thanks

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[Sluconn Husky]

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That's from the recent ESPN prospect update article posted earlier in this thread. In case anyone wants to read the blurbs on many UConn POI.

 

[BobbyJ]

I'm down with the Big O. She's gonna be a load.

 

[FormerCTrez]

We need Ustey Uceti

I see what you’ve done here! Juste Jocyte’s name in it’s pronounced form!!

 

[Alydar]

Coach Valley unfollowed Lauren Betts, Lauren followed more UCLA players. I’d expect her commitment to be coming soon.

Makes UCLA an instant contender now with Betts and Rice.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

More scouting opinions on last weekend's top players:

Kayleigh Heckel, Kyndal Walker, Dee Alexander, Sanai Green

 

[UConnCat]

More scouting opinions on last weekend's top players:

Kayleigh Heckel, Kyndal Walker, Dee Alexander, Sanai Green

Kyndal Walker announced a top 5 that does not include UConn.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Kyndal Walker announced a top 5 that does not include UConn.

Ah, can mark her off the list then.

Thanks.

 

[rvwsleep]

Kyndal Walker announced a top 5 that does not include UConn.

For those that want to know where she will go:

 

[HuskyNan]

Is this an NIL thing?

 

[darrell]

Is this an NIL thing?

I believe so. I just checked out their Instagram and they rep tons of talent from Sabrina Ionescu to Luka Doncic to Aliyah Boston.

Great opportunity for Morgan.

 

[BobbyJ]

Is this an NIL thing?

It's a talent agency that represents sports and entertainment clients.

WME Sports | Company Overview & News

WME Sports, a division of Endeavor, has long been a power in tennis and golf through IMG, representing stars like Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic. More

www.forbes.com

 

[Kaizen]

Is this an NIL thing?

Yes, this is a NIL.

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as William Morris Endeavor and WME-IMG) is an American holding company for talent and media agencies with its primary offices in Beverly Hills, California, United States.[2][3] The company was founded in April 2009 after the merger of the William Morris Agency and the original Endeavor Talent Agency. Endeavor represents artists in film, television, music, theater, digital media, and publishing.[4] It also represents the NFL and NHL.

.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endeavor_(company)

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Extensive piece from Maggie Vanoni on Morgan Cheli:



Phillips, who has led the Monarchs for 30 years, says Morgan came to her as a freshman already with a high basketball IQ. But in the past few seasons, Morgan’s learned how to take those skills and apply them to different positions on the court. While she often plays point guard for the Monarchs, the 6-foot-2 guard can also play positions two through four.


"I think I’m pretty comfortable everywhere," Morgan said. "I love having the ball in my hands and being a playmaker, being able to score at all three levels, being able to keep the defense guessing (and) spread out the defense so I can find my teammates."


When that versatility is met with her competitive fire, Morgan becomes a whole different person out on the court. She’s fearless. She creates her own shot. She makes elaborate passes look seamless and never seems to back down.

Why California recruit Morgan Cheli chose UConn women's basketball program: 'Wanted to follow my heart'

Morgan Cheli, ranked the No. 17 in the Class of 2024, is the second player in the Class to commit to UConn women's basketball.

www.ctinsider.com

 

[Dillon77]

Johnson & Alexander

Notable edit: Makayla Blakes is 6' tall (not 5'7"), if it's the same Blakes I've seen play for Rutgers Prep and the Philly Rise.
Difference is worth noting.

 

[visitingcock]

Notable edit: Makayla Blakes is 6' tall, if it's the same Blakes I've seen play for Rutgers Prep and the Philly Rise.
Difference is worth noting.

Most of these "reporters" take the heights listed by the first "reporter." In some cases, the heights were listed when the prospect was in the seventh/eighth grade. Some girls do grow some after age 12/13. For us, Milaysia Fulwiley has grown at least three inches since she was listed at 5-6 in the eighth grade - and never changed. Im sure there are plenty of other examples.

 

[Dillon77]

Most of these "reporters" take the heights listed by the first "reporter." In some cases, the heights were listed when the prospect was in the seventh/eighth grade. Some girls do grow some after age 12/13. For us, Milaysia Fulwiley has grown at least three inches since she was listed at 5-6 in the eighth grade - and never changed. Im sure there are plenty of other examples.

Thanks, got that down. That's why I brought it up. It's not really that hard to check -- my go-to, tie-breaker is the U.S.A. basketball site since they really don't have a vested interested in inflating a kid's height. Right?

 

[Bone Dog]

Thanks, got that down. That's why I brought it up. It's not really that hard to check -- my go-to, tie-breaker is the U.S.A. basketball site since they really don't have a vested interested in inflating a kid's height. Right?

I sometimes wish there were some objective source for stuff like this. But I’m pretty sure every summer team just takes the kid’s word for it. I suppose the school they commit to may actually take a measurement. Now I wonder what relationship that measurement has to whatever they put on their website.

 

[HuskyNan]

I sometimes wish there were some objective source for stuff like this. But I’m pretty sure every summer team just takes the kid’s word for it. I suppose the school they commit to may actually take a measurement. Now I wonder what relationship that measurement has to whatever they put on their website.

USA Basketball reports actual heights