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Congratulations Aubrey

It was said that she was going to consult with her family about whether she would return to UConn or not.
I'm not sure when the decision will be made. or if it will be announced.
I hope that her back pain issue gets resolved.
Congrats to the grad!
 
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As a graduate transfer she is not held to the May 11th deadline I believe.
 
sun said:
It was said that she was going to consult with her family about whether she would return to UConn or not.
I'm not sure when the decision will be made. or if it will be announced.
I hope that her back pain issue gets resolved.
Congrats to the grad!
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I would think if she was transferring it would’ve already been announced and she obviously isn’t going to the WNBA. I’m thinking you will see her in a husky uniform next year
 
Geew1992 said:
I would think if she was transferring it would’ve already been announced and she obviously isn’t going to the WNBA. I’m thinking you will see her in a husky uniform next year
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I thought that her decision would hinge on whether she should explore overseas opportunities to be better prepared for the upcoming WNBA expansion.
Then she would be able to get paid to develop as a pro player instead of going to grad school.
There may be some advantages to playing overseas instead of staying in the NCAA.
Players only have limited years to earn money as a pro depending on their skills, health & desire.
 
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sun said:
I thought that her decision would hinge on whether she should explore overseas opportunities to be better prepared for the upcoming WNBA expansion.
Then she would be able to get paid to develop as a pro player instead of going to grad school.
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Ahhh…. Maybe. I hadn’t heard that. She may but I still think she’s in a husky uniform next season
 
sun said:
I thought that her decision would hinge on whether she should explore overseas opportunities to be better prepared for the upcoming WNBA expansion.
Then she would be able to get paid to develop as a pro player instead of going to grad school.
There may be some advantages to playing overseas instead of staying in the NCAA.
Players only have limited years to earn money as a pro depending on their skills, health & desire.
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Counterpoint - Aubrey stays at UConn, has full access to coaches, training staff, hones her game in an environment that is well known, competes against high level competition, is on tv and is "accessible" to WNBA scouts more so that if she went overseas. Some have said that the 2024 draft class will be loaded, so IMHO she looks for the situation that will give her as much exposure as possible.
 
sun said:
I thought that her decision would hinge on whether she should explore overseas opportunities to be better prepared for the upcoming WNBA expansion.
Then she would be able to get paid to develop as a pro player instead of going to grad school.
There may be some advantages to playing overseas instead of staying in the NCAA.
Players only have limited years to earn money as a pro depending on their skills, health & desire.
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Dad is a PhD and NBA coach, mom has a masters in education . I’m thinking money isn’t a factor
 
HuskyNan said:
Dad is a PhD and NBA coach, mom has a masters in education . I’m thinking money isn’t a factor
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What do you think that she's consulting with her family about that would impact her decision?
I would guess that it's about decisions that will affect her future career choices & helping her to weigh her options.
Money may be a consideration for Aubrey if she wants to start earning more than whatever NIL she gets, and depending on how much that she wants to go to grad school vs. trying to make it to the WNBA some day vs. playing overseas.
Maybe she wants to earn enough to buy a house or a new BMW (or both) before she turns 25.
 
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sun said:
What do you think that she's consulting with her family about that would impact her decision?
I would guess that it's about decisions that affect her future career choices & weighing her options.
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It could be what you’ve mentioned or things that we might not have considered- the desire (or not) for a non-basketball career, the heath/durability of her back, a personal relationship, family matter, etc. sometimes we basketball fans don’t look beyond the game itself for a player’s motivations.
 
I absolutely love this young woman. It's been sheer pleasure to watch her for her career. Even her younger years, she made a difference when she came into the game. It was heart breaking to see her sit out a year. I am confident she will be wearing "our" uniform this coming season and I pray for her good health and just enjoy the year.
She will succeed in whatever endeavor she pursues. Congrats Aubrey!!!!!!!!!!!
 
It would be great to see her healthy after a summer of work outs and practice. I think we are in for a treat.
 
She’s getting about 30k in NIL. So not a fortune but enough to keep her comfortable for a final year. If her back doesn’t become a chronic issue think she’s got a good shot at being drafted next year.
 
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We have a team that didn't need much of anything and had to sit back and watch other top contenders land great portal transfers, or have a star return for a 5th year. Aubrey is our only bonus addition that could have left after the season, but we expect to return. I certainly would think Aubrey would want her parents by her side for senior night, and I fully expect that to happen NEXT YEAR!
 
I'm surprised that no one has keyed in on her family situation with regard to education. Clearly she comes from a family that values graduate education and I would think that is a big part of her decision process.
 
I read Dr. Dad interviewed for the head coaching job with Detroit a week or so ago. He's not in the final three. He is also in the running for the head job in Toronto.
 
sun said:
What do you think that she's consulting with her family about that would impact her decision?
I would guess that it's about decisions that will affect her future career choices & helping her to weigh her options.
Money may be a consideration for Aubrey if she wants to start earning more than whatever NIL she gets, and depending on how much that she wants to go to grad school vs. trying to make it to the WNBA some day vs. playing overseas.
Maybe she wants to earn enough to buy a house or a new BMW (or both) before she turns 25.
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And "maybe" the sun won't come up tomorrow. :)

I'm confident that playing in the WNBA is pretty high on her list. There is no better place to prepare for that than in Storrs. Coaching, strength & conditioning, top quality team mates.
 
David54 said:
She’s getting about 30k in NIL. So not a fortune but enough to keep her comfortable for a final year. If her back doesn’t become a chronic issue think she’s got a good shot at being drafted next year.
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I think she will. She has a unique skill set just needs a good practice and development period pre-season. I am very hopeful.
 
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HuskyNan said:
Dad is a PhD and NBA coach, mom has a masters in education . I’m thinking money isn’t a factor
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THAT is exactly the way I was looking at her situation. Her family has been very "well-to-do" all of her life. There's zero pressure on her to provide anything for her family. I was under the impression that she had already made the decision to return next season since she declined to participate in their senior day ceremonies with Dorka and Lou. Did I miss something? :eek:
 
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Alydar said:
And "maybe" the sun won't come up tomorrow. :)

I'm confident that playing in the WNBA is pretty high on her list. There is no better place to prepare for that than in Storrs. Coaching, strength & conditioning, top quality team mates.
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The WNBA will still be there next year. Since money appears not to be a concern, she may not feel the need/urgency to leave for the next level at this time. Another year at UConn will not hurt Aubrey in any way, plus she can begin to start working on her master's this summer degree for free. ;)
 
Carnac said:
THAT is exactly the way I was looking at her situation. Her family has been very "well-to-do" all of her life. There's zero pressure on her to provide anything for her family. I was under the impression that she had already made the decision to return next season since she declined to participate in their senior day ceremonies with Dorka and Lou. Did I miss something? :eek:
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Feb 14, 2023​

UConn women’s basketball: Aubrey Griffin undecided on future; Caroline Ducharme nearing return​

Griffin won’t participate in senior day, but declined to say whether she’ll return to UConn next season.


www.theuconnblog.com

UConn women’s basketball: Aubrey Griffin undecided on future; Caroline Ducharme nearing return

Griffin won’t participate in senior day, but declined to say whether she’ll return to UConn next season.
www.theuconnblog.com www.theuconnblog.com
 
sun said:

Feb 14, 2023​

UConn women’s basketball: Aubrey Griffin undecided on future; Caroline Ducharme nearing return​

Griffin won’t participate in senior day, but declined to say whether she’ll return to UConn next season.


www.theuconnblog.com

UConn women’s basketball: Aubrey Griffin undecided on future; Caroline Ducharme nearing return

Griffin won’t participate in senior day, but declined to say whether she’ll return to UConn next season.
www.theuconnblog.com www.theuconnblog.com
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Thanks, I saw this article on Feb 14. Fast forward to May 8, almost 3 months later. I thought I read somewhere here in the yard that she announced that she would return next year. If not, I'm mistaken. So.......has she or hasn't she? :eek:
 
Carnac said:
Thanks, I saw this article on Feb 14. Fast forward to May 8, almost 3 months later. I thought I read somewhere here in the yard that she announced that she would return next year. If not, I'm mistaken. So.......has she or hasn't she? :eek:
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There was another article besides the UConn blog, or maybe it was Geno who said that she was going to consult with her family about her future.
The semester just ended so when was she supposed to consult with them and decide?
All we know is that she didn't enter the draft which doesn't automatically mean that she's coming back.
That's what I had already asked about, if Aubrey would be making an announcement about it or would just keep her decision private until she returns (or not).
It's been an ongoing issue that some fans seem to have forgotten about.
But I've mentioned it several times to make folks aware of it because it seems that most think that her return to UConn is a done deal.
But I haven't heard anything about it and no one has replied to me about her final decision.
Even if money has nothing to do with her decision, she would still need to decide that she wants to go to grad school which is a different commitment from wanting to continue playing college basketball.
 
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sun said:
There was another article besides the Uconn blog, or maybe it was Geno who said that she was going to consult with her family about her future.
The semester just ended so when was she supposed to consult with them and decide?
All we know is that she didn't enter the draft which doesn't automatically mean that she's coming back.
That's what I had already asked about, if Aubrey would be making an announcement about it or would just keep her decision private until she returns (or not).
It's been an ongoing issue that people seem to want to forget about.
But I've mentioned it several times to make folks aware of it because it seems that most think that her return to UConn is a done deal.
But I haven't heard anything about it and no one has replied to me about her final decision.
Even if money has nothing to do with her decision, she would still need to decide to go to grad school which is a personal decision.
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No ones heard anything which is why you haven't gotten an answer. Most are making an assumption since there's been no announcement
 
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