Ashlynn Shade article

[HuskyNan]

 

[eebmg]

“Basketball is my life,” Shade said. “It just molds me every single day as a person, especially as a person, because it’s just the gift that keeps on giving.”

 

[Scud49]

Love her - intense and the real deal........and with a great turn around jumper.

 

[oldude]

Also a tough, physical defender. Perhaps another Nika on defense….

 

[The deacon]

Also a tough, physical defender. Perhaps another Nika on defense….

Perhaps even better, Oldude, certainly in tandem with her offensive game...

 

[dtbtbtb]

I predict that she'll do great things for UConn

 

[Bald Husky]

The problem with signing players early is the anticipation of them finally getting here, especially from us older folk. LOL. Can't wait to see Ashlynn and K.K. in a UConn uniform.

 

[Bone Dog]

I've watched a few of her HS games, and she is impressive. Her speed isn't what you mainly notice, but she seems really resolute, never loses her cool, is really strong on D, and has good shooting range. She seems like the guard the opposing guards would rather dribble away from than challenge. It's not her 'handles' you notice, but when other teams press, once the ball is in her hands they don't bother anymore.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

What is not to like here - I mean really like. And she sounds a bit like an old soul. That she felt it in the Werth Center and just about jumped out of her skin telling Geno she wants to be a Husky are telling markers of someone who really gets it.

 

[MilfordHusky]

“Basketball is my life,” Shade said. “It just molds me every single day as a person, especially as a person, because it’s just the gift that keeps on giving.”

This past season, Geno differentiated between kids who play basketball and basketball players. Like Paige, Azzi, et al., Ashlyn is a basketball player. Those kids are the best fits at UConn.

 

[TeamFirst!]

One thing you can count on with Ashlyn is her work rate and commitment. She probably continues to improve. She will have no problem with our conditioning drills. If she had Paige's level of training she would be a different player and I'm sure she will work to achieve it when she gets that training. I know she's had professional workout support but Paige has a training regimen that would benefit any player. Ashlyn is clearly a 2 way player and that's a huge plus.

 

[JoePgh]

I was very impressed by the story recounted in the article about how a big game was won by Ashlynn's team on a near buzzer-beater. Ashlynn had the ball with a few seconds left, and instead of taking the shot herself, she passed to a teammate who averaged 3.4 points per game(!). The teammate "didn't have time to think. She caught the pass and made the layup, winning the game." The coach went on to say that the win "had nothing to do with anything on the court. That was all the work that Ashlynn put into that kid off the court."

That is as impressive as anything that might be said about Ashlynn Shade's basketball skills or conditioning.

I sense the arrival in September 2023 of a potential "Momma A".

 

[RoadMaster]

 

[Bone Dog]

The future of the guard positions at UConn looks to be in good hands.

 

[Geew1992]

She's very strong. seems like she likes the contact.

 

[CocoHusky]

The future of the guard positions at UConn looks to be in good hands.

She's very strong. seems like she likes the contact.

Anyone else get a Shea Ralph flash back/ vibe from that Ashlynn video?

 

[DEpup]

Also a tough, physical defender. Perhaps another Nika on defense….

She gives me Nika/Kelly Faris feel with a much more developed offense. Can't wait for her to show up on campus.

 

[rvwsleep]

Another short video on Shade.

#BrandonClayTV: Ashlynn Shade - Indianapolis Training Academy - September 2021

Class of 2023 Guard Ashlynn Shade of Indiana has established herself as the preeminent scoring guard in the Hoosier State regardless of class. She’s a rare b...

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[Dogstar]

Great form on her jumps hot, and seems like she's very fluid going to her left hand

 

[Bone Dog]

Another short video on Shade.

#BrandonClayTV: Ashlynn Shade - Indianapolis Training Academy - September 2021

Class of 2023 Guard Ashlynn Shade of Indiana has established herself as the preeminent scoring guard in the Hoosier State regardless of class. She’s a rare b...

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You can really see her excellent elevation on the jump shot in this video.

 

[TeamFirst!]

She seems a little bigger and stronger in the recent Instagram video. These kids develop a lot in their senior year sometimes. I noticed the same thing with KK recently. Just a bit more physically mature.

 

[JordyG]

Anyone else get a Shea Ralph flash back/ vibe from that Ashlynn video?

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How this young woman didn't make the U17's is beyond me. Watching that teams need for a PG that sets her bigs on the block when they show their numbers is what that team is lacking.

 

[HopJim]

Also a tough, physical defender. Perhaps another Nika on defense….

Nika is great at guarding with her body-often pushes her player out of position. Shade uses her footwork more and may be better at defending quicker guards, an issue for UConn since MoJeff graduated.

 

[Carnac]

When you know, you know!! It’s like shopping for THAT perfect house or car. When you see it the first time, you stop looking. You know that’s the one.

 

[Stymie]

Looks like she’s hungry for the big stage at UCONN.
The look on her face says “ bring it”!