2025 Recruiting: Blanca Quinonez

[ec33]

or Blanket........

If she can defend like Aubrey.

 

[ec33]

A highlight from the aforementioned playoff game:

 

[Charliebball]

A highlight from the aforementioned playoff game:

To those who say she's not going to be a difference-maker at UConn next season, I say......really?

 

[DEFCONN1]

When does she get here !

 

[Bone Dog]

She’s obviously a ballerina in transition. But I’m actually surprised she didn’t simply go directly to the rim through contact.

 

[Charliebball]

She’s obviously a ballerina in transition. But I’m actually surprised she didn’t simply go directly to the rim through contact.

that's too damn easy.......

 

[From Canada]

Box Score of game #2

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The best-of-5 semi-final series is now tied 1-1. Campobasso won the second game 61-59. For Blanca: 11 pts (5/10) - 5 reb. - 2 ast. The next two games will take place at Campobasso, on April 23 and 25. No highlights for the moment, but stay tuned...

 

[MHD789]

To those who say she's not going to be a difference-maker at UConn next season, I say......really?

I very nice spin move in the video. Looking through play-by-play write-up it seems that the majority of her shots/baskets are lay-ups. Any concerns that she won't be able to immediately replicate as a freshman with smaller, more packed (with defenders) paint area in US?

I'm not "bashing" --- I think it's a legitimate question/challenge for her.

 

[Charliebball]

I very nice spin move in the video. Looking through play-by-play write-up it seems that the majority of her shots/baskets are lay-ups. Any concerns that she won't be able to immediately replicate as a freshman with smaller, more packed (with defenders) paint area in US?

I'm not "bashing" --- I think it's a legitimate question/challenge for her.

A fair question.......time will tell but as you know UConn's transition game is a major component of their offense and Blanca appears to have the ideal skill set to thrive there........I haven't seen enough of her midrange and three point shooting to know what her full capabilities are but the ball-handling skills, the fearless dribble-drive mentality and her defensive prowess should lead to some serious court time from day one.....

 

[DemonDeac22]

A fair question.......time will tell but as you know UConn's transition game is a major component of their offense and Blanca appears to have the ideal skill set to thrive there........I haven't seen enough of her midrange and three point shooting to know what her full capabilities are but the ball-handling skills, the fearless dribble-drive mentality and her defensive prowess should lead to some serious court time from day one.....

Blanca’s ability to adapt to team defense requiring switching and to the UConn motion offense with staggered screens will be the key for her and the other incoming freshman. No matter what skills and abilities these players bring with them they need to show they can understand and play within these team concepts if they want to see the court.

 

[ec33]

I very nice spin move in the video. Looking through play-by-play write-up it seems that the majority of her shots/baskets are lay-ups. Any concerns that she won't be able to immediately replicate as a freshman with smaller, more packed (with defenders) paint area in US?

I'm not "bashing" --- I think it's a legitimate question/challenge for her.

The 3-point shooting needs work, but it isn't so bad as to not be a threat.

I think she will remain a threat to take the ball to the basket due to spacing in the UConn offense. That, and she appears to be too fast for the average player her size and too big for the average player her speed.

 

[Charliebball]

Blanca’s ability to adapt to team defense requiring switching and to the UConn motion offense with staggered screens will be the key for her and the other incoming freshman. No matter what skills and abilities these players bring with them they need to show they can understand and play within these team concepts if they want to see the court.

Agreed but since she's been playing for a professional European team that runs all kinds of complex sets not even considered in high school basketball or even elite summer competition I'd say she has a major head start over your typical incoming freshman........of course, the proof is in the pudding.......

 

[From Canada]

Box Score of game #2

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The best-of-5 semi-final series is now tied 1-1. Campobasso won the second game 61-59. For Blanca: 11 pts (5/10) - 5 reb. - 2 ast. The next two games will take place at Campobasso, on April 23 and 25. No highlights for the moment, but stay tuned...

Highlights

 

[MHD789]

Highlights

Thanks for posting. This was a game in which half the shot attempts were layups (thus 57% 2pt). Interesting to see shot selection in following games. She is no doubt a kamikazee driver which is great if she can do so without charging.

 

[UConnCat]

 

[BobbyJ]

No surprise, her talent level has been obvious all along. Now people can start worrying about whether or not she can learn the UConn offensive system.

 

[ec33]

Whenever I watch her I marvel at her strength.

 

[MHD789]

It was a nice move but the one-on-one defense was pretty unimpressive. The center you mentioned provided absolutely no help. Maybe the width of the paint area (4 feet more than NCAA) impacts the level of help defense in her league? When I watch the clips of her games the overall defense played just doesn't appear as intense as when UConn plays top notch teams. Does anyone else get a similar impression?

 

[From Canada]

Game #3 Box Score

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Overtime defeat 86-79. Venezia leads best-of-5 series, 2-1. Next game, Friday April 25 at Campobasso. Highlights to come later.

 

[MHD789]

Game #3 Box Score

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Overtime defeat 86-79. Venezia leads best-of-5 series, 2-1. Next game, Friday April 25 at Campobasso. Highlights to come later.

Thanks again for posting this. This game, only about one-third of her shots were layups (down from about 50% prior game). Also, she shot 50% for 3pt (2 of 4) which is very nice to see (I think so, at least).

 

[From Canada]

Highlights (this is the best I could find)

 

[Zonepress]

It was a nice move but the one-on-one defense was pretty unimpressive. The center you mentioned provided absolutely no help. Maybe the width of the paint area (4 feet more than NCAA) impacts the level of help defense in her league? When I watch the clips of her games the overall defense played just doesn't appear as intense as when UConn plays top notch teams. Does anyone else get a similar impression?

no

 

[From Canada]

It's all over for Campobasso - Highlights + Box Score game #4.

Campobasso's participation in the 2025 playoffs ended in the same place as last year, in the semi-finals. They lost the series 3 games to one, the last two defeats being particularly hard to take, one in overtime and the other by two points. For Blanca: 20:52 min - 7 pts (3/6) - 2 stl - +3 - 5 PF.

Next up for Blanca is a possible appearance in the Italian U19 National Finals. I mention this because last year she took part and even won, being chosen MVP. The tournament will take place in Campobasso from May 13 to 17. I've attached the news on this subject, but it will arrive in Italian, sorry.

I've also been looking into the Italian education system to see when she might be available for an early arrival at Storrs. Her school year should end around June 12. The primary and secondary cycles are divided as follows: primary, 5 years from age 6 to 11 - lower secondary, 3 years from age 11 to 14 and upper secondary, 5 years from age 14 to 19. You will find a summary of the educational scheme at the bottom of the attachment.

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[ec33]

It's all over for Campobasso - Highlights + Box Score game #4.

Campobasso's participation in the 2025 playoffs ended in the same place as last year, in the semi-finals. They lost the series 3 games to one, the last two defeats being particularly hard to take, one in overtime and the other by two points. For Blanca: 20:52 min - 7 pts (3/6) - 2 stl - +3 - 5 PF.

Next up for Blanca is a possible appearance in the Italian U19 National Finals. I mention this because last year she took part and even won, being chosen MVP. The tournament will take place in Campobasso from May 13 to 17. I've attached the news on this subject, but it will arrive in Italian, sorry.

I've also been looking into the Italian education system to see when she might be available for an early arrival at Storrs. Her school year should end around June 12. The primary and secondary cycles are divided as follows: primary, 5 years from age 6 to 11 - lower secondary, 3 years from age 11 to 14 and upper secondary, 5 years from age 14 to 19. You will find a summary of the educational scheme at the bottom of the attachment.

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Appreciate all the info.

 

[DEpup]

Question. So is she an Italian citizen if she plays on their youth national team? I thought she was from Ecuador.

 

[ju6381]

Question. So is she an Italian citizen if she plays on their youth national team? I thought she was from Ecuador.

I don't think this is a national team situation but a national u-19 tournament and would be playing for her clubs u-19 team

 

[From Canada]

Question. So is she an Italian citizen if she plays on their youth national team? I thought she was from Ecuador.

I don't think Blanca has Italian nationality, we're talking about a national championship here, not about playing for the Italian national team. It's a bit like the Chipotle National that took place recently, Deniyah Prawl was taking part and she's a Canadian national. I think what counts is to have played during the season in Italy. When we do a search and type in google: Blanca Quinonez fiba profile, we can see that only the nationality of Ecuador appears. It's a different story when we enter Olivia Vukosa or Agot Makeer, with both nationalities appearing, respectively.

I haven't managed to find out which country you're associated with for international competitions, as FIBA isn't very clear about this. FIFA (Soccer) is very clear, the first time you align yourself with a country in an official competition, the choice becomes definitive, it's probably the same for FIBA.

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[Molisanos]

Blanca only have Ecuadorian citizenship, she played the first season in Italy as "foreigner" in Serie A1 then she got the "formazione italiana" that allowed her to be considered "italian" only by the Italian basketball federation, this allow Campobasso to play with 2 Americans plus Blanca and this year plus Scalia (she has Italian passport and played for the national team too) Fiba counts Blanca as foreigner and this is why she played only 2 games in Eurocup (Campobasso choose to play with Pallas and Morrison), she only can play with Ecuador National Team. She will participate to the Under 19 National Championship that is something close to Ncaa tournament (teams from all Italy participate to end in a final 8 tournament). She won the Under 17 2 years ago (MVP) and last year the Under 19 (MVP) this year the finals will be host by Campobasso.

 

[Zarathustra]

Blanca only have Ecuadorian citizenship, she played the first season in Italy as "foreigner" in Serie A1 then she got the "formazione italiana" that allowed her to be considered "italian" only by the Italian basketball federation, this allow Campobasso to play with 2 Americans plus Blanca and this year plus Scalia (she has Italian passport and played for the national team too) Fiba counts Blanca as foreigner and this is why she played only 2 games in Eurocup (Campobasso choose to play with Pallas and Morrison), she only can play with Ecuador National Team. She will participate to the Under 19 National Championship that is something close to Ncaa tournamen (teams from all Italy participate to end in a final 8 tournamen). She won the Under 17 2 years ago (MVP) and last year the Under 19 (MVP) this year the finals will be host by Campobasso.

Thank you, Molisanos for these insights. It was a clear answer to the question
raised by DEPup at threat # 207. My understanding to the other somewhat question, about "FIBA isn't very clear about this" (i.e. the report that FIBA Basketball being "unclear" about national affiliations and FIBA
"soccer" being "clear"), is that the same rule applies = you play for
one national team, but if you have 'Dual' citizenship you get to choose
and that becomes your "affiliation" for the future. IF and I say "if this is true" then
best example for the BONEYARD is "the BIG O". My understanding is
when the USA was picking one of its FIBA girls' basketball team some years ago that OLIVIA was injured, unable to "try out". Because her family is Croatian
she was (therefore?) eligible to play for Croatia... AND THEY WERE
HAPPY TO GET HER. The BIG O has won many awards playing for the
Croatian side in at least two years of work with them. Remember the
photos of Olivia V. with NIKA and Hana Muhl standing holding up the Croatian
flag. If there are contrary ideas I would be happy to learn from others!

 

[MHD789]

It's all over for Campobasso - Highlights + Box Score game #4.

Campobasso's participation in the 2025 playoffs ended in the same place as last year, in the semi-finals. They lost the series 3 games to one, the last two defeats being particularly hard to take, one in overtime and the other by two points. For Blanca: 20:52 min - 7 pts (3/6) - 2 stl - +3 - 5 PF.

Next up for Blanca is a possible appearance in the Italian U19 National Finals. I mention this because last year she took part and even won, being chosen MVP. The tournament will take place in Campobasso from May 13 to 17. I've attached the news on this subject, but it will arrive in Italian, sorry.

I've also been looking into the Italian education system to see when she might be available for an early arrival at Storrs. Her school year should end around June 12. The primary and secondary cycles are divided as follows: primary, 5 years from age 6 to 11 - lower secondary, 3 years from age 11 to 14 and upper secondary, 5 years from age 14 to 19. You will find a summary of the educational scheme at the bottom of the attachment.

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Thx, great stat package including a nice shot chart.