Chi. Trib. article on UConn recruit Haley Gorecki

[pap49cba]

Haley Gorecki's validation date as one of the best juniors in the country is stored in her cell phone.

On Sunday, Nov. 3, eight-time national champion Connecticut joined the Haley Gorecki Fan Club. The Huskies, coached by Geno Auriemma, are one of the elite programs in the country.

"That's when they offered me," Gorecki said after searching her phone for the date UConn offered her. "It's one of the best schools in the country. It's a real honor. Not that the other (offers) aren't big, but Connecticut is one of the best. It was incredible."

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[HuskyMJ]

"Haley's game is not dictated by volume shooting," Yates said. "She makes everybody around her better. She impacts the game in so many other ways than just scoring. She's also just a very unassuming and quiet kid.

"I just am playing with more confidence now," Gorecki said. "My coach always tells me to shoot more. I can more unselfish than selfish. I'm a captain. I have to be a leader and got a lot more responsibility."

The 6-foot Gorecki, who was averaging 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists per game through Monday, would like to incorporate another dimension to her game — a few more inches. Her older brother, Adam, is 6-6.

"I don't think I'm done growing," Gorecki said.

Gorecki is 6'0 and growing while KLS is I've heard up to 6'3. Given the guard heavy class coming in next year, a class of Gorecki and KLS as wings with size and shooting ability added by a 6'5 Kalani Brown looks to be the ideal recruiting class. After seeing this article Gorecki is moving up my list for sure.

 

[DaddyChoc]

when did this happen, never heard of her... or am I getting old?

(edit) offered, not verbal or signed. ok

 

[ThisJustIn]

"I don't think I'm done growing," Gorecki said.

Oh, please! You MUST come to UConn and join the height-discussion-battles!!! Puleeeeezz!!?!?!?

 

[cferraro04]

KLS???

 

[pap49cba]

KLS???

Katie Lou Samuelson

 

[cferraro04]

Thanks, but wouldn't conventional wisdom put her in Palo Alto?

 

[meyers7]

when did this happen, never heard of her... or am I getting old?

(edit) offered, not verbal or signed. ok

You're getting old. Just like the rest of us.

 

[Artifact]

Haley Gorecki, sounds like a Polish name, - dobsha, dobsha! Tell your parent's we have a lot of good Polish food in Conn.

 

[slug25]

Thanks, but wouldn't conventional wisdom put her in Palo Alto?

Note that her 2 older sisters are not playing major minutes for Tara. Bloom off the rose???

 

[Icebear]

Thanks, but wouldn't conventional wisdom put her in Palo Alto?

Not anymore. Youngest children in birth order studies often cut their own path and are fearless doing that.

 

[Phil]

Thanks, but wouldn't conventional wisdom put her in Palo Alto?

Conventional wisdom yes, real wisdom, not so much.

 

[Ozzie Nelson]

ND or UCONN...my take

 

[Kibitzer]

Note that her 2 older sisters are not even playing major minor minutes for Tara.

In the interest of accuracy, I suggest a slight revision to the quoted post.

As for Gorecki, I seem to recall that she came to UConn for an unofficial visit (for a pre-season exhibition game) which, if correct, means that she came at her own/parents' expense.

I take that as a most positive sign as I remember that Maya Moore and Moriah Jefferson were among recruits who visited unofficially.

 

[Wonkster]

Haley Gorecki, sounds like a Polish name, - dobsha, dobsha! Tell your parent's we have a lot of good polish food in Conn.

Gorecki is indeed a Polish surname. A Polish composer of contemporary classical music, Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, had a rare popular success with his Symphony #3, a million seller in the 1990s.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

I will find out where she is playing next and see if I can catch one of her games here in Chicago.

 

[TroyHouse66]

If she is REALLY Polish, she'll have relatives in New Brht-in already.

 

[caravaggio]

I will find out where she is playing next and see if I can catch one of her games here in Chicago.

Where in Chicago do you live HF1125? I live in Humboldt Park, right outside of Bucktown.

 

[Artifact]

I married a Polish girl from Chicago, North side, Rosary college graduate. I am Blessed!

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Where in Chicago do you live HF1125? I live in Humboldt Park, right outside of Bucktown.

I am in Uptown.

 

[vladyka]

One photo shows Gorecky playing defense....very long arms....plus she's quite a scorer. Could be the next Kelly Ferris

 

[Dawson]

I am in Uptown.

As am I! Montrose and Clarendon

 

[pinotbear]

Haley Gorecki, sounds like a Polish name, - dobsha, dobsha! Tell your parent's we have a lot of good Polish food in Conn.

sounds like Holly Golightly, too..

Time to whip up some perogies, kielbasa, and some o' Nana's good kraut! Put down my customary red wine, and crack open some of my home brew, aging in the basement!

 

[caravaggio]

Lol...I hope you appreciate the Vietnamese food nearby! Pho Xe Tang (Tank Noodle)!

 

[msf22b]

Gorecki is indeed a Polish surname. A Polish composer of contemporary classical music, Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, had a rare popular success with his Symphony #3, a million seller in the 1990s.

I really freaked when I saw the thread; the name is so close.
We did a huge benefit of the Symphony for Nonsuch, the company that recorded it, broadcast nationally if I remember, with Dawn Upshaw.