April recruiting thread

[BobbyJ]

Has either Fournier or Strong visited Storrs yet?

Yes, Strong was on campus at Gampel for a game this past season.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Everyone has been offering Vukosa. She posted about 10-12 offers yesterday

Yes, but I'm far more concerned with SC than Wake Forest or West Virginia.

 

[UConnCat]

Yes, but I'm far more concerned with SC than Wake Forest or West Virginia.

So you thought SC might not offer?

This kid is 2026! More offers from elite teams are coming.

 

[BobbyJ]

Yes, but I'm far more concerned with SC than Wake Forest or West Virginia.

I'm not that concerned with any of them as long as Vukosa is still living in Queens, NYC.

 

[Bone Dog]

I'm not that concerned with any of them as long as Vukosa is still living in Queens, NYC.

Same here. I’m unconcerned by all those others. The Big O is Storrs bound.

 

[Bone Dog]

Prechtel is 6-5 and never could/can move, handle the ball, or pass like this kid. Prechtel was/is a post who can shoot stand still 3s. McGaughy is a pure wing with post up capabilities. Like a Haley Jones that can shoot.

I think you’re describing Stanford Prechdel. My memory of highlights I saw from her in hs looked more like this kid. Of course, it’s been several years since I saw those, and I never saw any full game tapes. But this highlight video rang a bell for me.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Same here. I’m unconcerned by all those others. The Big O is Storrs bound.

Mmmm let's not be counting our chickens too early (cough Aaliyah Boston cough)

 

[mkwstar23]

Williams....

Have seen her play several times this year and she is the real deal…strong and very athletic…great asset to any program

 

[Dezoworld]

Yes, but I'm far more concerned with SC than Wake Forest or West Virginia.

Big girl from NY I like UConn chances more then SC

 

[WFFL]

Has either Fournier or Strong visited Storrs yet?

Fournier is the one i want . She will be the best player/athlete in the college game by her senior season imo.

 

[rvwsleep]

Fournier is the one i want . She will be the best player/athlete in the college game by her senior season imo.

She has a lot of very good qualities but she MUST improve her shooting.

 

[oldhusky]

She has a lot of very good qualities but she MUST improve her shooting.

I think there are certain things you can put in the bank with Fournier. She will be a good rebounder/defender with almost complete certainty, and also can clearly handle the ball better than most bigs. As you point out, however, shooting is not good, and unlike some I don't expect a weak FT shooter to ever be a good shooter.

Improve some? Sure, but players don't usually make quantum leaps in their pure shooting ability. She can still score at a decent level around the hoop and in transition, but being a top go to scorer is probably expecting too much. If she was that, or had that potential, she would probably be the consensus #1 pick in the 2024 class.

I don't know of the PF candidates who I would want most. Strong vs. Fournier is a toss up for me, but I like both of them better than Carlton, and would be happy with either, and I still would like a C, either Koval or Tac.

 

[WFFL]

She has a lot of very good qualities but she MUST improve her shooting.

She has 4 years to do that . She can get her shot off around the rim right now over anyone at her level and in the college game imo. The way she leaps around the rim is exciting and she can finish with contact. Definitely underrated the USA vs World game showed me a new pov of her as a future talent. She has the tools and if she chooses the right program will develop into a monster at the 4 or 5 .

 

[Cedar]

Koval, Fournier, Carlton, Knox

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I’d be interested to know which schools are recruiting Leah Macy. I imagine that many P5 schools are pursuing her. She was the leading scorer in the Boo Williams Nike tournament, averaging 20.8 points per game. She also was the #3 rebounder, averaging 8.8 rpg.

Koval was the #5 scorer, averaging 17.0 points per game.

 

[BobbyJ]

I’d be interested to know which schools are recruiting Leah Macy. I imagine that many P5 schools are pursuing her. She was the leading scorer in the Boo Williams Nike tournament, averaging 20.8 points per game. She also was the #3 rebounder, averaging 8.8 rpg.

Koval was the #5 scorer, averaging 17.0 points per game.

Nationally ranked 2025 prospect Leah Macy breaking out as in-state star

Mercy Academy sophomore Leach Macy is turning heads in the state of Kentucky as a nationally ranked hoops prospect.

www.on3.com

 

[darrell]

Dawn/South Carolina’s offered both Jazzy Davidson and Brihanna Crittendon.

Wonder if Geno will be offering more underclassmen or if it stops with “Big O”.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Cheli, Fiso, Fournier, Koval, Randolph

 

[tower1]

She has a lot of very good qualities but she MUST improve her shooting.

I would take her in a heart beat! She reminds me of Steward. She plays so aggressive.

 

[BobbyJ]

Dawn/South Carolina’s offered both Jazzy Davidson and Brihanna Crittendon.

Wonder if Geno will be offering more underclassmen or if it stops with “Big O”.

No one knows for sure how many underclassmen he has offered in the past unless the kid made it public. One recent that we know of was Ice Brady as a sophomore. Kelis Fisher is another sophomore. If he thinks the kid is good enough he’ll offer them.

 

[donalddoowop]

I think there are certain things you can put in the bank with Fournier. She will be a good rebounder/defender with almost complete certainty, and also can clearly handle the ball better than most bigs. As you point out, however, shooting is not good, and unlike some I don't expect a weak FT shooter to ever be a good shooter.

Improve some? Sure, but players don't usually make quantum leaps in their pure shooting ability. She can still score at a decent level around the hoop and in transition, but being a top go to scorer is probably expecting too much. If she was that, or had that potential, she would probably be the consensus #1 pick in the 2024 class.

I don't know of the PF candidates who I would want most. Strong vs. Fournier is a toss up for me, but I like both of them better than Carlton, and would be happy with either, and I still would like a C, either Koval or Tac.

Moriah Jefferson did and so did Faris. (sp)

 

[MilfordHusky]

Cheli, Fiso, Fournier, Koval, Randolph

Another Belibi??

 

[Alydar]

She has 4 years to do that . She can get her shot off around the rim right now over anyone at her level and in the college game imo. The way she leaps around the rim is exciting and she can finish with contact. Definitely underrated the USA vs World game showed me a new pov of her as a future talent. She has the tools and if she chooses the right program will develop into a monster at the 4 or 5 .

She may never be a 40% 3pt shooter but being a 75% ft shooter is just a matter of doing the work.

I became a huge fan in the US v World game. And I read a good article about her family's uber competitive nature and her playing a lot against boys growing up. There's a toughness in the way she plays.

 

[Cuango]

Fournier is the one i want . She will be the best player/athlete in the college game by her senior season imo.

I too like her, but I still think Strong is a bigger need for us at this time. Too bad we can’t have both!

 

[From Canada]

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Finales U17 (Chavez vs Fournier 3:21:05) and U16 (Olivia Vukosa 4:49:50) Platinim Bracket EYBL Session 1, April 23-2023.