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Christyn Williams's Final 2: UConn and SC

Scoop said:
Are you seriously trying to figure out an 18 old? Who is about to make the biggest decision of her like to this point? Who has MOST top 25 programs in the country wooing her?, and all of them promising her the sun, moon and the stars. With the constant wooing and begging, after awhile, it all starts to run together, and becomes a blur. I was very impressed with Ionescu last year. She's special. She's going to break some records before she moves on to the next level.
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as far as I know, the only thing that Geno promises to recruits is that he's going to work their butts off .............that and a few home cooked Italian meals..............
 
SCGamecock said:
Well. I’m surprised.

According to our Texas friend, SC had no chance and only received a visit because of DeCosta and as a courtesy to Law.

I’m glad Christyn wasn’t listening to him.
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I will eat crow. SC has obviously made up a lot of ground to be in Christyn's top two when they weren't even in her top 5 six weeks ago.

While I wanted her to choose Texas, we also were a late re-addition this summer, which is why I had maintained that UConn and Tennessee were most likely her favorites as they were constants.
 
southie said:
I will eat crow. SC has obviously made up a lot of ground to be in Christyn's top two when they weren't even in her top 5 six weeks ago.

While I wanted her to choose Texas, we also were a late re-addition this summer, which is why I had maintained that UConn and Tennessee were most likely her favorites as they were constants.
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Lots of UConn fans need to eat crow too. Too many said she was going to the horns. Just like walker
 
Sluconn Husky said:
Thanks to Paul Doyle we now have at least a bit of info on Williams and Nelson-Ododa, the latter of whom he says is going to announce her school choice during the early signing period too.
Top Recruit Christyn Williams Choosing Between UConn And South Carolina
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And thanks to you for being the first to state that UCONN needed to get in on the ONO recruiting.
Looks like UCONN was there all along.
"So Nelson-Ododa, who has been a top UConn target throughout high school, could fill the need for a post player."
 
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Honestly, I'm surprised UConn is in it at this stage. Best of luck to the Huskies. Let's hope this young woman sees the advantages of becoming a Husky.
 
Fairfield Fan said:
Any recent word from Ododa?
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Charliebball said:
she hasn't made official visits to Duke or Georgia as far as I know....not sure if or when that's happening..
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Scoop said:
Yeah, THAT's who I'd like to hear something from!! :rolleyes:
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It would not surprise me if ONO's recruiting drags on until April. She is coming off injury and skipped her HS volleyball season, Additionally one of her final schools is Stanford which requires a cross country trip for an official visit.
 
Charliebball said:
as far as I know, the only thing that Geno promises to recruits is that he's going to work their butts off ...that and a few home cooked Italian meals....
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Believe me, Geno WAS NOT included that "most coaches" narrative. We all know he does not make deals or promises. :D
 
CocoHusky said:
And thanks to you for being the first to state that UCONN needed to get in on the ONO recruiting.
Looks like UCONN was there all along.
"So Nelson-Ododa, who has been a top UConn target throughout high school, could fill the need for a post player."
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CocoHusky said:
It would not surprise me if ONO's recruiting drags on until April.
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Thanks for the kind words. As I mentioned, Doyle says via her high school coach that ONO is going to decide in November.
 
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So here we are with another A'ja Wilson scenario. A'ja (and Collier for that matter), rightfully, chose to be close to her family. That seemingly won't be the issue for ONO. Hopefully she'll realize that committing to UConn would mean significant minutes in her freshman year, playing against some of the best players in the country in practice, and playing for the best coach in WCBB history. All while playing for the "Broadway" of WCBB. That should be enough for anyone. Would be for me.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
Thanks to Paul Doyle we now have at least a bit of info on Williams and Nelson-Ododa, the latter of whom he says is going to announce her school choice during the early signing period too.


Top Recruit Christyn Williams Choosing Between UConn And South Carolina
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Unless I missed something, UConn really needs to sign these two "elite" (top 5) players. It never hurts to have two elite guards. If they don't get ONO, and AZ leaves after this coming season for the W, that will leave UConn with no height. They would be worse off than last year because they will not have Butler or Williams, and that's for real. :eek:
 
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Scoop said:
Unless I missed something, UConn really needs to sign these two "elite" (top 5) players. It never hurts to have two elite guards. If they don't get ONO, and AZ leaves after this coming season for the W, that will leave UConn with no height. They would be worst off than last year because they will not have Butler or Williams, and that's for real. :eek:
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There's always the Thunder From Down Under. I'd push for both of them. Hard.
 
Here we go again; I have a feeling the future will hold more recruiting and hardcourt battles between our schools.
 
Right now size is most important. We have several outstanding 6ish types, so CW will have to contend for playing time. The Big O is who we really need. Our belief that we are always the best choice for any top player worth her salt isn't always the reason kids make the choices they do. I'm sure Aja is happy at SC, but she'd have been contending for a 4th NC had she come here.
 
I believe she already knows precisely where she is going to go. Then why do it this way?
1. Because she wants the coach of the other school to think she's really torn-- matter of respect and politesse
2. Because she wants that moment in the sun where they orchestra some really stupid t-shirt or hat thing in the gym in front of all the other students. It'd be nice if a high school did that for every student: every student gets to announce their final choice of colleges.
 
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UConnCat said:
Why are you surprised?

I am stunned that any poster on this board would be surprised that UConn made Williams's final 2.
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I’m just surprised there’s a final 2. I’ve had her as a UConn lock all along.
 
huskyd said:
Right now size is most important. We have several outstanding 6ish types, so CW will have to contend for playing time. The Big O is who we really need. Our belief that we are always the best choice for any top player worth her salt isn't always the reason kids make the choices they do. I'm sure Aja is happy at SC, but she'd have been contending for a 4th NC had she come here.
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Getting the #1 player in the country is not exactly inconsequential. While UConn does have a number of 2/3 position players on their roster, Samuelson graduates after next year and Walker is the only other player that is the caliber of Williams. I think Walker at the 3 and Williams at the 2 playing together for three years would be pretty damn special. This is not a dig at all towards Coombs, Gordon, or Espinoza-Hunter.
 
bags27 said:
I believe she already knows precisely where she is going to go. Then why do it this way?
1. Because she wants the coach of the other school to think she's really torn-- matter of respect and politesse
2. Because she wants that moment in the sun where they orchestra some really stupid t-shirt or hat thing in the gym in front of all the other students. It'd be nice if a high school did that for every student: every student gets to announce their final choice of colleges.
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Exactly.
 
DeeHusky said:
Pretty sure she goes to UConn now, she knows she has a more realistic chance to wins a championship with UConn especially with the rosters both have for the coming years. I don’t mean to discredit S Carolina’s championship, but UConn’s loss gave them one - just being honest!
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Like Baylor's loss gave Uconn one in 2013.
 
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