The official visit occurs during the fall of a recruit’s senior year in HS. In Shade’s case that would be the fall of 2022. This trip was on the recruit’s dime. I’m sure Geno visited with Ashlynn & her father, and as indicated by others, they probably had a plane to catch.
I would go further and say that if the Butler game is played (i.e., not cancelled because of COVID), and she does not attend (regardless of apparel), that would be a clear signal that she is not too interested in UConn. On the other hand, if she does attend, that would be an indication of serious interest. Of course, if she has a high school game of her own on that evening, that would be another story.
No it was not an official visit. The Shade's were visiting on their own dime and free to leave whenever they wanted to. There this thing called COVID happening and thousands of flights being cancelled nationwide. That same COVID thing also caused UCONN 4 games before Creighton to be postponed/cancelled. It is a very good sign that they made it to UCONN.
! Doesn't make sense that the family would make it to UCONN then miss a game 25 miles from home and that would be a clear sign of not being interested. the Shade Family spent their own money and made made it to UCONN on a weekend=they are interested. Ashlynn does not have a scheduled game on Wednesday.
Hmm ... I am not saying this happened and I certainly hope it didn't, but if Ashlynn walked out of Gampel yesterday and said to her parents, "Oh well, forget them", or if her parents told her that Geno is such a jerk that they would never allow her to play for him, then I wouldn't expect to see her at the Butler game. If she does come to that game, then we can be pretty sure that neither of those things has happened.
I'm pretty sure you don't have to wait until the Butler game to be certain neither of those things happened. The Shade's also did have to come all the way to Storrs to make that observation about Geno or the team. They could simply wait until the Butler game on Wednesday or wait until April for a trip to Storrs when UCONN would gladly pay the bill for an official visit. 
WTH? I’m not saying this happened but if Ashlynn went home and made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich I’m sure her parent made her eat it. If she does come to the Butler game then it was Nutella and jelly and that we can be sure of!
She sleeps in a lady vol blanket every night lol literally
The Shades may well go to the Butler game but either way it wouldn't necessarily be an indicator of their interest. When a kid's parents pay their own way to visit, it shows considerable interest. Plus keep in mind that when at UConn they were able to meet with Auriemma and the staff in his office and tour the facilities as much as they want and have all their questions answered in person. At Butler, all Auriemma can do is wave and say hello. So other than seeing the game in person, a trip to Butler isn't a big deal for either side. They are each well aware of the other's interest level already.
Consider if you will that Wednesday is a school night. Ashlynn Shade will be in class all day, after which she has practice, then she’s going to get changed, eat dinner, drive to Butler, watch the game, get home late and then get up for school on Thursday morning. Maybe that’s just not something the Shade family wants to do on a weeknight.
Ah but if you leave early, does God believe in you?
As you should.
Basically, a recruit can do just about everything on an an unofficial visit they can do on an official visit, including meeting with players, coaches and attending games. The difference being that the school cannot pay for transportation, meals and lodging.
A good guide of what is allowable on unofficial visits is at this link:
www.ncsasports.org
www.ncsasports.org
How early are we talking? Before communion? Sister Joan would not approve.
My personal feeling about Saylor 's departure is that most of her unhappiness was basketball / injury related. She just realized she got into a deep hole she did not see herself getting out of into a rotation. Since this is not something you want to admit, you suggest other reasons.A good guide of what is allowable on unofficial visits is at this link:
Unofficial Visits | NCAA Unofficial Visits Rules
Unofficial visits include any campus visit entirely financed by the recruit’s family. Find everything you need to know for a successful unofficial visit.
A guide to official visits is at this link:
Official Visits | How Does an Official Visit Work?
Any visit to a college campus paid for by the school is an official visit. Here’s everything you need to know to ace your next official visit.
Not only can recruits talk to members of the current team this is highly encouraged so that the recruit can get an idea of what the campus life is like outside of the basketball program. Based on the negative comments from Saylor's mother this was clearly something that Saylor did now get done during her visit to UCONN.
Oh no, although the walk back from it might not stop at the pew. More typically just before the recessional hymn, I'm not much of a singer anyhow.