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oldhuskie said:
Whether Cheli was considered the top five recruit or not I don't know, but that comment gives us some hope that there could be another player considered top 5 by Geno or some rating service that is a secret get. For that reason I hope Cheli is not that person and we have more top five news to come.
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Sarah Strong?
 
From Canada said:
Day-Wilson of Duke entered the portal on March 27. In her first season she was selected ACC freshman of the year. She is a Crestwood alumna and did not seem happy there. Aaliyah Edwards is also a Crestwood alumna and seemed thrilled to be at UConn. Come on Toby is coming to join the Huskies.



Toby Fournier dominates in Nike Hoop Summit with 18 PTS, 9 REB, and 3 BLK against Team USA
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THERE SHE WAS== Kara Larson of Duke watching Toby Lee Fournier on this video (towards the end). I'm glad she is
from Crestwood Prep ( Alliyah's old school) and Plays for KIA Nurse's Team.. Now
we just need a commit from Toby and Sarah ( the Strong one )11
 
darrell said:
Not every player on the floor has to take/make those shots. Gabby and Aaliyah are examples of improving as you move along, it’s something that she can develop.

In terms of hustle, rebounding, defense, running the floor, speed, she had advantage over any of the other Forwards UConn are looking at. This game made me a believer.
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I’m still taking Strong! I think she is exactly what we need! A big strong yet still skilled banger. A bigger, stronger Morrow! I like Toby but between those two? I’m definitely taking Strong. Give me someone who’s gonna make players step out of the way when she drives the lane.
 
Cuango said:
I’m still taking Strong! I think she is exactly what we need! A big strong yet still skilled banger. A bigger, stronger Morrow! I like Toby but between those two? I’m definitely taking Strong. Give me someone who’s gonna make players step out of the way when she drives the lane.
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Forgive me for wanting both.
 
Bone Dog said:
Forgive me for wanting both.
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Why have one ( letter of intent).... when you can (wish for) and maybe get two!
I again surprised myself ( this often happens! ) by the fact that
both Sarah Strong and Toby Lee Fournier are both 6'2"!!! Toby
has been noted as being 6' 2" , 6' 3", and 6' 4", but the Canadian
Girls, 2022 U17 roster has her as 6' 2"... so I'll go with that. She
surely can "fly" into those dunks! Go Toby, Go Sarah.
 
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ESPN HoopGurlz has updated their rankings. Kate Koval is now ranked #3 in the class of 2024, and her teammate at Long Island Lutheran High School, Kayleigh Heckel, has made a huge jump from 50 to 22. Sarah Strong is ranked 5, and Adhel Tac is ranked 21. Toby Fournier is ranked 13.

Zakiyah Johnson is ranked second in the class of 2025.
 
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Cuango said:
I’m still taking Strong! I think she is exactly what we need! A big strong yet still skilled banger. A bigger, stronger Morrow! I like Toby but between those two? I’m definitely taking Strong. Give me someone who’s gonna make players step out of the way when she drives the lane.
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Agreed............I'm tired of watching UConn's skilled but undersized players get mauled under the basket..........Strong's physical presence and skills are a gamechanger.........that said I'd be thrilled but surprised if Geno could bring her to Storrs
 
Strong and Tac or Koval is what I'm expecting to hear. Then Geno's work is done for this cycle.
 
Kelis Fisher was elevated from #22 to #18 in the 2025 rankings.


Other movement in ESPN's rankings noted by Shane Laflin:


No. 12 Imari Berry out of Clarksville High School in Tennessee went on a scoring tear this year. She is long and bouncy and plays the game with a zest and flair that adds entertainment value. She has supreme ball skills, deep range on her 3, the ability to pull up and knock down jumpers, and is a playmaking passer. Previous ranking: 32

No. 22 Kayleigh Heckel of Long Island Lutheran saw her game grow and her ranking rise. She refined her point guard attributes and really separates herself with her athleticism and continual motor, especially on the defensive end. Previous ranking: 50
 
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Laflin's article is a whos who of UConn POI:


Justice Carlton (Seven Lakes HS, Texas) is strong and skilled and comfortable all over the floor. She handles the ball well and does a great job on the glass and anticipating defensively. Her face-up game is what sets her apart. She carries herself with a confidence many do not have. She may not be the highest jumper or fastest sprinter, but she is a hooper.

Sarah Strong (Grace Academy, North Carolina) is the most fundamentally skilled of this group. She is by far the best passer and her feel for the entire floor is unmatched in the class. She has a silky touch out to the 3-point line and handles the ball like a point guard. Of the group, we have seen Strong in the fewest of the elite matchups, which leaves much anticipation for the summer season.

Kennedy Smith (Ewitanda HS, California) is the best outright athlete of this group in terms of the combination of strength, power, speed, lateral quickness and leaping ability. She brings a presence to the floor with how locked in and intense she is defensively -- she can guard one through five and utilizes her gifts and acumen to excel in all matchups. The fact she grabs rebounds at rim level but also burns opponents with corner 3's makes her a matchup problem.

Toby Fournier (Crestwood Prep, Canada) has skyrocketed in terms of skill this year. Known for her leaping ability and ease of dunking the basketball (two hands tomahawk style, mind you), early on she played based on her activity level and nose for the ball. She has gone to work this year on her ballhandling, shooting and decision-making and now adds a methodical element to her play. Seeing her match up with any of the aforementioned forwards would be must-see TV.


Imari Berry (Clarksville HS, Tennessee) is on a mission this summer. She has joined a new club team, United Family of the adidas 3SSB circuit, and has her sights set on a continual rise. She is a naturally gifted scorer who is incredibly hard to guard off the bounce. She plays with a flair that brings a buzz to the floor and since she is no secret to opponents now, she should see some focused defensive effort -- a good challenge for her in a tougher schedule. Berry's recruitment includes schools from every power conference, from South Carolina Gamecocks to UConn to Arizona Wildcats.


Adhel Tac (South Grand Prairie HS, Texas) and her high school squad lined up quite the schedule early on in the season. They played in major ESPN events as well as the Capital Invitational and She Got Game Classic in Washington, D.C. Tac leaves an impression beyond the physical aspect. She talks and leads and brings a competitive energy that leaves an intangible effect as well. She is long and tall (6-foot-5) and alters everything in the paint. She rebounds well in area, but can grow into someone who reads the ball and clears space to claim rebounds in a greater space. She has nice touch around the rim and as she continues to add strength to her base, will finish better. One could argue she still has the most potential in the class at this position, but the time is now to prove that with the production.
 
ESPN has supposedly created their first 2026 ranking list but it's not showing at the moment. Laflin breaks down some of the players in that article.

UCONN POI include #2 Jayla Jackson and #3 Olivia Vukosa. Almost sure-to-be POI McKenna Woliczko is #4.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
ESPN has supposedly created their first 2026 ranking list but it's not showing at the moment. Laflin breaks down some of the players in that article.

UCONN POI include #2 Jayla Jackson and #3 Olivia Vukosa. Almost sure-to-be POI McKenna Woliczko is #4.
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#1 Jerzy Robinson as well.

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Sluconn Husky said:
Kelis Fisher was elevated from #22 to #18 in the 2025 rankings.


Other movement in ESPN's rankings noted by Shane Laflin:


No. 12 Imari Berry out of Clarksville High School in Tennessee went on a scoring tear this year. She is long and bouncy and plays the game with a zest and flair that adds entertainment value. She has supreme ball skills, deep range on her 3, the ability to pull up and knock down jumpers, and is a playmaking passer. Previous ranking: 32

No. 22 Kayleigh Heckel of Long Island Lutheran saw her game grow and her ranking rise. She refined her point guard attributes and really separates herself with her athleticism and continual motor, especially on the defensive end. Previous ranking: 50
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Someone needs to let Laflin know that his #3 PG, Olivia Olson, is no more of a PG than Caroline Ducharme is. Actually she probably won't even be a guard at Michigan.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
ESPN has supposedly created their first 2026 ranking list but it's not showing at the moment. Laflin breaks down some of the players in that article.

UCONN POI include #2 Jayla Jackson and #3 Olivia Vukosa. Almost sure-to-be POI McKenna Woliczko is #4.
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All definitely worth watching. But my interest in "The Big O" knows no limits. :cool:
 
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Charliebball said:
Agreed............I'm tired of watching UConn's skilled but undersized players get mauled under the basket..........Strong's physical presence and skills are a gamechanger.........that said I'd be thrilled but surprised if Geno could bring her to Storrs
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I would also be thrilled... but not Surprised!!
 
Zarathustra said:
I would also be thrilled... but not Surprised!!
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I’ve heard too much praise placed on these recruits before they even set foot on campus. i believe Patterson was the #5 recruit coming out of high school. All I heard about was her terrific vertical leap and a dunker with ease. Let’s wait until they at least get on campus before we anoint them as the next Stewie.
 
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I think Sarah Strong might leave the Carolinas and end up at LSU. From what I’ve seen on her socials, they seem to be the favorite.
 
darrell said:
I think Sarah Strong might leave the Carolinas and end up at LSU. From what I’ve seen on her socials, they seem to be the favorite.
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That would suck, I can’t think of any recruit I want more. Gotta trust Geno though.
 
uconnever said:
That would suck, I can’t think of any recruit I want more. Gotta trust Geno though.
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Of course that’s only a prediction. If she hasn’t, I hope she takes an Official and is wowed.
 
2026 Sanai Green (6-0 SF) just got an offer from Florida. Other offers mentioned on her Twitter page, backwards in timeline order:

Providence
Alabama
Miami
Texas A&M
Tennessee
Kentucky
St John’s
Florida State
Virginia Tech
Virginia
Syracuse
Mississippi State

richmond.com

Meet Steward girls basketball freshman phenom Sanai Green, a top recruit nationally in the Class of 2026

Her bevvy of D-I offers includes Tennessee, Mississippi State, Florida State, Kentucky, Virginia Tech and Virginia. Green is still just 14 years old.
richmond.com richmond.com
 
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