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Azzi Fudd--She's 14 and Geno has visited

MilfordHusky said:
I'm sure race is not a consideration at UConn. I know the background of our players much better than those at other schools. Perhaps there are many multi-racial players elsewhere. One that comes to mind--because of her hyphenated name--may be Ros Gold-Onwude.

No problem. I think the BY is more open-minded than the country as a whole on the issue of race, but perhaps I'm wrong. The basis of my thoughts are stories from friends who felt more welcome and accepted in some places than in others. Of course, there are nice people everywhere and not so nice folks in most places as well.

I agree about picking nits--lots more of that here than in the world overall. I plead guilty at times to that offense.
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Amen!
 
Alydar said:
Bueckers & Fudd = Bugs & Elmer
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Azzi + Fudd = Azzi Fudd


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MilfordHusky said:
I'm sure race is not a consideration at UConn. I know the background of our players much better than those at other schools. Perhaps there are many multi-racial players elsewhere. One that comes to mind--because of her hyphenated name--may be Ros Gold-Onwude.

No problem. I think the BY is more open-minded than the country as a whole on the issue of race, but perhaps I'm wrong. The basis of my thoughts are stories from friends who felt more welcome and accepted in some places than in others. Of course, there are nice people everywhere and not so nice folks in most places as well.

I agree about picking nits--lots more of that here than in the world overall. I plead guilty at times to that offense.
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Don't worry Mil. I have no problem telling you when and if I think you're wrong or whether you've crossed a line. With me, you're all good.
 
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blakeon18 said:
Milford: I trust you realize you have both a moral and legal obligation to see this kid play.....THIS YEAR!
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I'd give myself a C- on this over the years, but I'll try to improve my grade.

I saw Kaleena and Mater Dei when they visited D.C.

I also saw De'Janae twice in her senior year.

I didn't see Tierra Ruffin-Pratt when she played up the street, but she may have been injured when I learned about her.

I wanted to see Meg last year, but it's 120 miles each way. The one day I planned had rain and ice in the forecast. Then, I was out of town during the finals.

I still hope to see Sam Brunelle, though she's 100+ miles away.

I haven't been to St. Johns, but it's fairly close, less than 15 miles. It's about 30 minutes without traffic and 75 minutes at rush hour. They may play some away games closer to me. Their alums include Marissa Coleman and Lindsay Allen, so they play good basketball.
 
MilfordHusky said:
Most of our players fit into that category, though a few play at an other-worldly level.
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I've always been fascinated by this phenomenon at UConn. I couldn't articulate why. It's also interesting that not all are black and white.
Kaleena is black-hispanic. Saniya is black-asian (chinese). In general, it seems like a good thing that a group of young women with one thing in common--being good at basketball--come from such diverse backgrounds.
 
Gus Mahler said:
I've always been fascinated by this phenomenon at UConn. I couldn't articulate why. It's also interesting that not all are black and white.
Kaleena is black-hispanic. Saniya is black-asian (chinese). In general, it seems like a good thing that a group of young women with one thing in common--being good at basketball--come from such diverse backgrounds.
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Threads like this make me a little crazy....yes, the initial comment was a little off-base BUT you want to play at UConn you either ball or not - no one gives a hoot about where your ancestors came from. And it's the same at any big sports school. Sports has been a great equalizer for the past 50 years. Black, white, brown, yellow, pink, blue, orange, red, straight, gay, or whatever other label you might bring, you get judged on 1) how you play the game, and 2) the quality of your character.

BTW - I WANT AZZI FUDD just cuz she's got the greatest name I've ever heard!!!!!
 
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pinotbear said:
Be vewy, vewy quiet! Geno's huntin' wecwuits!

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Very good pinotbear. I love it!! Your illustration goes to prove that some things we see, hear or encounter in our youth, never leave us. Most of us have not seen Elmer or a Bugs Bunny cartoon for 60 years or more, but we remember him (and his speech impediment) none the less. Good one!!! :D
 
augustaTC said:
Threads like this make me a little crazy....yes, the initial comment was a little off-base BUT you want to play at UConn you either ball or not - no one gives a hoot about where your ancestors came from. And it's the same at any big sports school. Sports has been a great equalizer for the past 50 years. Black, white, brown yellow, pink, blue, orange, red, straight, gay, or whatever other label you might bring, you get judged on 1) how you play the game, and 2) the quality of your character.

BTW - I WANT AZZI FUDD just cuz she's got the greatest name I've ever heard!!!!!
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You're not alone. After viewing this piece, many yarders will feel the same way. She looks like she going to be special. The fact that she made the USA U16 team, and helped them to win gold is proof. Good parents, good size (5'11" and maybe still growing), good background and attitude (she's coach-able).

It appears that she has been well coached to this point. She appears to just want to play basketball, and become the best player she can be. Based on all of these factors (and her unique name) she does appear to be a recruit UConn should take a very hard look at over the next 3 years. With the guidance and mentoring of her parents, wherever she goes, she'll be ready.
 
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I am super high on Fudd. I don't care if she's purple, blue, black or white.
She seems super talented and has a good head on her shoulders.
We should be all in.
 
damn... how long til the verbal? We know how this recruiting stuff works, especially lately... lets wait and see
 
Gus Mahler said:
Ms. Fudd has something in common with Kaleena in that it's hard to say which is sweeter, her stroke or her smile.Confession: I miss Kaleena. Both parts.
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Ditto on missing KML. Fudd and Bueckers would both be great at UCONN but in the mold of that KLM stroke is currently #1 in the 2020 class Miss Caitlin Clark.
Pure stroke! One of the teams she carving up in this mixtape is the Philly Belles team with Kylee Watson #2 in 2020 and Celeste Taylor #14 in 2019.
Class of 2020 PG Caitlin Clark Mixtape @ EYBL Indy With All-Iowa Attack!
 
Gus Mahler said:
Ms. Fudd has something in common with Kaleena in that it's hard to say which is sweeter, her stroke or her smile.

Confession: I miss Kaleena. Both parts.
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Nice.
 
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I hate to be redundant again...but what a great name and game! :) Hope she becomes a Husky.
 
Gus Mahler said:
Ms. Fudd has something in common with Kaleena in that it's hard to say which is sweeter, her stroke or her smile.
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It's odd because when I watched Fudd play this summer KML came to mind. They're not identical----Fudd's a better ball-handler and quicker while KML had more of an interior game at times----but there were similarities. Fudd is really smooth in so many ways.
 
Im dating myself but I remember watching Katie, Azzi Fudd's mom, from her Georgetown playing days. The old Big East days.
Katie was very very good player, particularly on offense. One of Georgetown Women's Basketball's best players.

Obviously, the apple did not fall far from the tree.
 
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I have a feeling quite a few patrons here don't read the big recruiting threads so I thought it might be a good idea to add some new info here via Adamec and originally posted by Alydar.

UConn offered Azzi Fudd a scholarship on her recent visit to the campus. Paige Bueckers also received an offer the same weekend.


USA U-16 stars Bueckers, Fudd get UConn offers
 
Sluconn Husky said:
I have a feeling quite a few patrons here don't read the big recruiting threads so I thought it might be a good idea to add some new info here via Adamec and originally posted by Alydar.

UConn offered Azzi Fudd a scholarship on her recent visit to the campus. Paige Bueckers also received an offer the same weekend.


USA U-16 stars Bueckers, Fudd get UConn offers
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Thanks for the news. Knowing how selective Geno is about offering, it speaks volumes about their personality, skill set and family support group. I'm glad they were offered, and hope they ultimately choose to join the UConn family.
 
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