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Disappointing for us, but hopefully cathartic for De’Janae. From everything I've seen and read she is a super kid with a competitive and kind heart.
Godspeed, De’Janae!
 
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I was looking forward watching her play this year. It is a shame that it didn't work out. Regardless, I wish her the best.
 
Sonny44 said:
I hope she does well elsewhere.
But it's really going to hurt us next year.
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Certainly could. Not a lot of depth in the front court. But as long as Tuck stays we'll be ok.

Butler, Tuck, Irwin and Collier and Williams can play the sorta 4 some.
 
Sonny44 said:
I hope she does well elsewhere.
But it's really going to hurt us next year.
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I think we'll be OK. Tuck being back next season is still an "if", but a roster of Tuck, Chong, Ekmark, Nurse, Gabby, KLS, Collier, and Crystal (among the other 2016 pups), make for an intriguing and powerful roster. A five-peat (if, knock on wood, stewie and UConn win #4 in a row in 2015) is not to be assumed at all and an extremely tall order, but the Huskies probably will still close the decade out in style.

It also is nice Geno is investing in Gabby like he has been, as we we have the added contributions of a starter with an unfortunate transfer as a result. I'm not shocked by the transfer, but losing Sadie and DJB is a shame for all concerned. However, I don't think Geno could have or should have handled either situation for those two any better, at least from what little I know...
 
Blessings to her in all things and may her injuries heal and her love for the game carry her in a tough time. May her academic challenges be met and exceeded and her future be filled with a rich and joyous bounty of good things
 
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Boykin's loss is disappointing and I wish her the best, Kyla Irwin comes next year and she is 6'2 and is talented.... on 12/8 she scored 31 and she is tough on the boards. Mom's a coach and that is beneficial. UCONN coaches are great in player selection and development. They always have a plan!!!
 
You have to be happy,where you play to your skills,learn,and just plain old have fun.No matter what her reason(s)for transferring,I truly hope she will find comfort,happiness,joy,and peace of mind.
 
TerpWomenFan said:
Maryland don't have a scholarship to offer her and Maryland don't have a redshirt junior (or two) who we can reject for their senior season.
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It's nice to know that Maryland doesn't have a hard heart and dump a "red shirt" for a hot product like Boykin. Too bad Maryland Doesn't have a red shirt or scholarship to offer her. I wonder what her Major was at Uconn?? English I read somewhere.
 
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Icebear said:
She won't be able to play Div. 1 until after first semester next year. Div. 2 or 3 she could play right away.
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She can play D2 or D3 right away IF she is in good academic standing when she leaves UConn after first semester. Otherwise she would not be eligible. To play right away also requires a UConn waiver, but I'm sure that would not be an issue.
 
Very sad..... feeling sad that I will not see her suit up for Huskies..... Good luck with everything, and I am sorry not to see you play here!!!!
 
Very sad for us, I hope it turns out to be a good move for her and her family.

I was hoping this class of 3 would come close to replicating the accomplishments and character of our class of Stewie-Mo-Morgan.

Good things have come in 3s, and I liked the pictures of KLS-NC-DJB together and smiling!
 
ucdt3 said:
Per ESPN Women's Hoops w Twitter.

Freshman forward De’Janae Boykin has decided to transfer from @UconnWBB, Geno Auriemma has announced.
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There were a lot of signals out there that we might be headed towards this outcome.
Even so, right now it feels like a kick in the stomach. I remember how elated I was when she committed to UCONN.

When any of these young women decide to play for us they immediately feel like adopted children. We want to know everything about them and how they're going to fit into our program. That's why it's so much fun to watch them grow over their four years, not only as players but as people.

Like many other Boneyarders, I wanted to know more about what was really going on (especially when she was not included in the team photo) but I have no problem with the way it was handled by Geno or the coaching staff.

Like with Elena, it's always better to take the high road. Not every situation is going to work out. All we can do is wish her the very best and move on.
 
I started thinking some time ago that this was a mistake.
We should have got Kiah Gillespie.
Did not have the courage to post it.
The first question I would have been asked - how many NC have I won.
 
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The enormous stress on an 18 year old struggling with serious, long-term injuries (wrist surgery/ Achilles), being far away from the loving support of family and friends, and facing the daunting academic rigors of a first-year student-athlete in a new and strange environment can be a brutally overwhelming burden.

I wish De'Janae nothing but health, happiness and prosperity. I will be rooting for her always in the years ahead.
 
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I was having a good ay until I read this. This is horrible news. The last thing we need right now is one of our young ladies leaving the program. This news is almost as bad as slipping and falling in the shower.....ooouch! :( I join with the other posters in wishing nothing but the best for De'Janae and her family. Too bad things did not work out for her at UConn. I was looking forward to see her do some great things during her time in Storrs.

Good luck to you De’Janae. Even though you never put on a uniform, or played one minute in a game, you'll always be part of our family. I too will be rooting for her in the coming years, wherever she goes.

Blessings and favor to you and your family. :(
 
Icebear said:
Blessings to her in all things and may her injuries heal and her love for the game carry her in a tough time. May her academic challenges be met and exceeded and her future be filled with a rich and joyous bounty of good things
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Amen.
 
Boykin never got into a game, so couldn't this year not count against her eligibility regardless of the transfer? If she never plays this season, which she wouldn't be able to anyway because of the transfer, wouldn't it be akin to what Heather Buck did where she basically took a year off and didn't need any special NCAA status for it to not count? That would mean potentially getting to play next fall at her new school instead of having to wait until the spring semester of 2017.
 
Carnac said:
I was having a good ay until I read this. This is horrible news. The last thing we need right now is one of our young ladies leaving the program. This news is almost as bad as slipping and falling in the shower.....ooouch! :( I join with the other posters in wishing nothing but the best for De'Janae and her family. Too bad things did not work out for her at UConn. I was looking forward to see her do so great during her time in Storrs.

Good luck to you De’Janae. Even though you never put on a uniform, or played one minute in a game, you'll always be part of our family.
Blessings and favor to you and your family. :(
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We lose one every year. The only question at the start of a season is who.
 
HoopsFan21 said:
We lose one every year. The only question at the start of a season is who.
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Especially when there are 11 scholarship players. A coach can always find time for 10, but more than that is very difficult to manage. Next year, there will also be 11; time to once again hold one's breath.
 
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rt bb fan said:
What was De'Janae ranking out of HS. Was she rated higher than Collier?
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Generally, no, though some observers (including one of our own) thought that DJB was as good as anyone. HG had Collier at #6 and DJB at #23.
 
rt bb fan said:
What was De'Janae ranking out of HS. Was she rated higher than Collier?
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She was ranked lower than Napheesa but still consensus top 20, IIRC. Others will chime in hopefully

Edit: Milford beat me to it !
 
HoopsFan21 said:
Boykin never got into a game, so couldn't this year not count against her eligibility regardless of the transfer? If she never plays this season, which she wouldn't be able to anyway because of the transfer, wouldn't it be akin to what Heather Buck did where she basically took a year off and didn't need any special NCAA status for it to not count? That would mean potentially getting to play next fall at her new school instead of having to wait until the spring semester of 2017.
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The NCAA rule is that as soon as you sign a letter of intent you are committed to a school. If you transfer to a new school, you must be in residence for a full year prior to being eligible to play for that new school. That means if she transfers second semester this year, she is not eligible until second semester next year. She doesn't lose any eligibility, but playing second semester next year would count as a 'full year' so she would have three more years thereafter.
Because she did not play in any games, there is no need for her to apply for a 'waver'.
 
She was a five-star recruit and was selected as a McDonald's All-American despite having not played much her senior year. I thought she looked pretty good in the U18s in the summer of '14.
 
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