Chong will most likely choose between UCONN & Louisville

[easttexastrash]

Find out what she did her 3rd year of HS. Compare apples and apples.

I'm not the one who brought up Riley. Tell that to whomever brought Riley into the conversation.

 

[Alydar]

I'm not the one who brought up Riley. Tell that to whomever brought Riley into the conversation.

I brought her up as a good example of a gunslinger. I based that on watching her play at least 10 games (complete games, not UTube edits) during her college career. She was a 25 - 30 shots a game type. If you don't think she was a gunslinger while continuing to hold your opinion of Chong then I'm done with this thread.

 

[easttexastrash]

I brought her up as a good example of a gunslinger. I based that on watching her play at least 10 games (complete games, not UTube edits) during her college career. She was a 25 - 30 shots a game type. If you don't think she was a gunslinger while continuing to hold your opinion of Chong then I'm done with this thread.

I NEVER said that Riley was not a gunslinger. Her photo should be in the dictionary next to the word. But just because Riley was the ultimate gunslinger does not mean that others cannot fall into that category.

From what I saw of she looked trigger happy, much like Simmons and Schimmel.

Sorry, that's my opinHion.

 

[triaddukefan]

So Chong will probably choose between UCONN and Louisville ?? Has she even visited Louisville ?

 

[John Fryer]

So Chong will probably choose between UCONN and Louisville ?? Has she even visited Louisville ?

I believe that she is scheduled to visit Louisville sometime this month.

UConn in October.

If I am not mistaken, both of those will be official visits.

Peace,

John Fryer

 

[Kibitzer]

Geno and, I am sure, other coaches on his expert staff have not only seen Chong play often, but they have been in touch with her coach and with Saniya herself. As a result of their comprehensive evaluation Geno has invited her to Storrs for an official visit and he has offered her a scholarship to the most prestigious wcbb program in existence.

Here on the Boneyard we have a poster who has seen Chong on YouTube and thereby determined that she is a "gunslinger" and therefore a questionable fit at UConn.

This is beyond ridiculous. It's just plain nuts. Certainly unworthy of serious discourse.

 

[Wbbfan1]

ETT why do you continue to make negative comments about UConn recruits, Geno and others in the UConn family. If I made similar comments about members of the Baylor family on the Baylor board, the posts would probably be deleted and I would possibly be banned. I also highly doubt you would make a similar comment about a player that Kim was recruiting.

I've read articles/columns where players, recruits and family members have said they were not happy over comments that were made on fan boards.

 

[doggydaddy]

ETT why do you continue to make negative comments about UConn recruits, Geno and others in the UConn family. If I made similar comments about members of the Baylor family on the Baylor board, the posts would probably be deleted and I would possibly be banned. I also highly doubt you would make a similar comment about a player that Kim was recruiting.

I've read articles/columns where players, recruits and family members have said they were not happy over comments that were made on fan boards.

ETTMary, ETTMAry, quit Contrary, how does your post count grow,
With calling Chong a gunslinger,
And putting Geno trough the wringer,
And questioning Taurasi for pulling her wisdom teeth all in a row.

 

[jennyo70]

So Chong will probably choose between UCONN and Louisville ?? Has she even visited Louisville ?

Chong is visiting next weekend, 9/14-16.
It is a big football weekend, last home game for several weeks, vs. UNC.
I don't follow college football much, but hopefully we will dust the field with their powder blue uniforms.

 

[Icebear]

Chong is visiting next weekend, 9/14-16.
It is a big football weekend, last home game for several weeks, vs. UNC.
I don't follow college football much, but hopefully we will dust the field with their powder blue uniforms.

If you can't the school should quit football.

 

[Kibitzer]

I've read articles/columns where players, recruits and family members have said they were not happy over comments that were made on fan boards.

It's time to take out the trash.

Several years and a couple versions of the Boneyard ago, we had a particularly nasty poster who relentlessly criticized Maria Conlon, not only a fine player but a wonderful Connecticut girl.

It is a matter of record that (1) the vast majority of 'Yarders defended Maria and (2) it is known that Maria's family read Boneyard comments and threads.

The Conlon family was reportedly stung and hurt by the harsh and persistent comments of the hostile poster. Other old Boneyarders, who have discussed this with the family, know better than I whether Maria's supporters provided sufficient comfort to overcome the nasty critic.

It is quite legitimate to say (in a qualifying way) something like, "Although I have only seen [player] on video a few times she seemed to have a tendency to force shots when passes should be attempted."

ETT has not yet mastered the art of civility that is appropriate for guests.

 

[UcMiami]

I will trust the Uconn coaching staff more than individual posters on this board in terms of evaluation of HS students. It is a fact that all of the coaches in fairly quick succession made trips to watch Chong play, and they are obviously interested in recruiting her so they see her as being an asset to the Uconn program.
As far as her play - yes it is against less than the highest levels of HS in the US, but NY State women's HS basketball is not chopped liver either. To consistently score the way she does, to rebound and dish the dimes the way she does, takes a level of skill that is impressive against almost any competition. The little that I have seen of her play has been impressive. She is a very good outside shooter who is also very capable of driving to the hoop and finishing against bigger players.
As far as her ranking, which has been discussed previously - if a HS player does not play for a powerhouse AAU team that travels to all the big events, and does not play for a HS team that travels, the ranking services never see her play and have a hard time ranking her as they depend for the most part of live evaluations. USA basketball for everyone's complaints tend to cast a wider net in their evaluations - and having their national team coach located in CT for the last four years means that they probably had a few live eyes on Chong over the last couple of years. She received an invitation to the trials which put her in their evaluation in the top 30 or so players. The fact that she did not make the team is neither here nor there - please remember that this year is the first time that Jefferson made it from trials to a team and she is considered a top 3 recruit.

 

[UConnChapette]

Chong is visiting next weekend, 9/14-16.
It is a big football weekend, last home game for several weeks, vs. UNC.
I don't follow college football much, but hopefully we will dust the field with their powder blue uniforms.

The UConn women's team make every effort to attend UConn's home football games and have seats of honor - always the first two rows to the left of the band (as you look at it from the field). Up until practice starts, that is. After First Night, for Saturday noon time games you will not find the women's team in attendance.

For a lot of recruits, football games are part of the college experience and I think (but have no proof, in case anyone wonders) most of them are big sports fans in general. But if they are looking to go to a school that has a "big time" college football footprint, then I am afraid that is one recruiting battle UConn loses 9 times out of 10.

 

[JS]

It's time to take out the trash.

Rarely do I disagree with you, Kib, but in this instance I must.

There's no comparison between ETT and BBallxxxxx. The latter, as you said, focused relentlessly over a long period of time on criticizing one player. ETT is entitled to his first-voiced opinion about a recruit, even if undiplomatically (not uncivilly IMO) stated.

The brou-ha-has that follow could stand to be toned down, and that has to come from him, as we're happy to discuss with him by PM. This is, after all, primarily a UConn board, and any persistence in snarling back at the first couple of huskies to growl will just attract a larger pack.

We have scores of valued visitors. Successful visitor status on this or any similar board either comes naturally or is at least a learnable art. Some with a lot to contribute (like ETT), and with no ill motive (like the obsessive provocateur BBall had), need to work at it.

And overall, we'd like discussions about the status of other posters, at least those who are something more than fly-by-night trolls, to take place by PM.

In that regard, and acknowledging the less than lofty bar, some of you would make better mods than we are. I've got this one guy, he probably knows who he is, that I can't stop agreeing with every time he reports a post or wants to lock a thread. I'm just waiting for the chance to ignore him.

 

[wallman]

I have had many similar an argument over the years but my rule of thumb is always stick to the players I have seen with my own eyes or state that the information is from another who I trust but that I myself have not seen them. Arguing about high school stats in itself is a very difficult area, unless you have some like competition, like at a national TOC for example, it is very difficult to do. There are schools well known to us in CA that pad stats, so unless you see a kid play one cannot use them to determine their potential ability. On the other hand, there are coaches I would trust as to their recruitment of athletes, Geno being one of them. Do I agree or disagree with anything said in this thread - no, but sometimes taking a moment before you post helps. I posted once and my meaning was taken the wrong way but I was helped out by a mod and I appreciate that as I am most definitely not the most articulate.

 

[Kibitzer]

Rarely do I disagree with you, Kib, but in this instance I must.

There's no comparison between ETT and BBallxxxxx.

My intent was not to compare ETT with BBallxxxx. I used the past experience of BBallxxx to illustrate the point, made earlier (and quoted by me) that some parents do read this stuff and it inevitably has some effect.

I apparently did not make that point clear, which I regret.

I would never suggest that ETT has the meanness that characterized BBallxxxx.

I guess my gripe is that since he farts so often I wish he would suppress them, at least in frequency.

 

[JS]

I guess my gripe is that since he farts so often I wish he would suppress them, at least in frequency.

So you'd recommend something over-the-counter, Dr. Kibitzer?

May I assume it'd be the extra strength?

 

[alexrgct]

In Baylor green and gold:

 

[Icebear]

Maybe

 

[RadyLady]

LOL!!!!!!!
- oops

 

[glenn fisk]

Couple things.......this young lady must have talent and chemistry,because the UConn staff has shown interest....and that is good enough for me!Also,our 2013 cubbard,so far,is bare,and thus,anyone that the staff looks at with high interest,and who seems to entertain choosing the school for their college career,should be expected to be an above average player,and a wonderful personality,for,that is what UConn seems to always recruit.

 

[wallman]

This is why I always read the Boneyard, great sense of humor

 

[easttexastrash]

My apologies to anyone I offended, including Ms Chong. I obviously made my statement based on a small amount of data. I am sure that there are others who are better equipped to develop an opinion on her talent.

 

[triaddukefan]

Chong is visiting next weekend, 9/14-16.
It is a big football weekend, last home game for several weeks, vs. UNC.
I don't follow college football much, but hopefully we will dust the field with their powder blue uniforms.

As much as i would love to see that.... I just cant see that happening. If I were a betting man, I would put my money on the boys in the Sissy Blue.

If you can't the school should quit football.

UNC isnt that bad of a team.... they would probably win the Big East this season, though thats not saying much

Edit..... I just saw that Louisville was ranked in the AP Poll Wow...

 

[alexrgct]

As much as i would love to see that.... I just cant see that happening. If I were a betting man, I would put my money on the boys in the Sissy Blue.



UNC isnt that bad of a team.... they would probably win the Big East this season, though thats not saying much

Edit..... I just saw that Louisville was ranked in the AP Poll Wow...

UNC lost to Wake Forest. Louisville is starting to get it together. They dropped off significantly after Petrino left for the Falcons, but Charlie Strong is a solid football coach who should have gotten an HC gig sooner than he did.

 

[triaddukefan]

UNC lost to Wake Forest. Louisville is starting to get it together. They dropped off significantly after Petrino left for the Falcons, but Charlie Strong is a solid football coach who should have gotten an HC gig sooner than he did.

Yes.... i was quite pleased with the Wake result...... I dont think Wake is that bad of a team.... though I will learn more about them after their trip to Tallahassee on Saturday. If Louisville is gonna beat UNC.... they will have to score plenty of points... as the Tarheels have a pretty explosive offense.

 

[alexrgct]

Well it's early in the season, so data are limited, but Wake beat the Liberty Fightin' Falwells by only three opening week.

Strong's background is D obviously, but Ville's offense is looking solid thus far.

 

[jsloanjr]

Cream always rises to the top......

 

[easttexastrash]

So you'd recommend something over-the-counter, Dr. Kibitzer?

May I assume it'd be the extra strength?

May I just send a case of air freshener?

 

[sTu]

Something to think about when trying to evaluate talent via video or multiple live viewings of the player. There was this player from California who some thought was a "gunner." Some thought she was too slow to be effective in divison 1. Some thought she lacked lateral movement and would be a deficit defensively. Some folks who thought these things were not orange colored too. Not to insinuate that Chong has Diana's ability or intangbles, but we are also looking at a h.s. player who sees a lot of the court and is a point producer in addition to being a good shooter. Two years of basketball growth assuming a strong mental approach might yield one very talented, contributing player.