Congratulations Aubrey

[Geew1992]

 

[Zarathustra]

Well Done, Aubrey!........ On to Graduate school!!

 

[sun]

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!

 

[HuskyFan1125]

As a graduate transfer she is not held to the May 11th deadline I believe.

 

[Geew1992]

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!

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

 

[sun]

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

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.

 

[Geew1992]

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.

Ahhh…. Maybe. I hadn’t heard that. She may but I still think she’s in a husky uniform next season

 

[choclate45]

Geno was asked if Aubrey would be honored at senior night with Dorka and Lou and she said no senior night for me.

 

[BRS24]

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.

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.

 

[mrmojack]

Congrats to my favorite player.

 

[HuskyNan]

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.

Dad is a PhD and NBA coach, mom has a masters in education . I’m thinking money isn’t a factor

 

[sun]

Dad is a PhD and NBA coach, mom has a masters in education . I’m thinking money isn’t a factor

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.

 

[HuskyNan]

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.

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.

 

[JellyBean]

Congrats, Aubrey!!

 

[MainefanSC]

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!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BBallF]

It would be great to see her healthy after a summer of work outs and practice. I think we are in for a treat.

 

[Kaizen]

Dad is a PhD and NBA coach, mom has a masters in education . I’m thinking money isn’t a factor

Her brother Adrian Darnell "AJ" Griffin Jr. plays for Atlanta Hawks.

 

[David54]

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.

 

[oldhusky]

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!

 

[EdSaid]

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.

 

[Hayven]

She technically still has 2 years of eligibility left. Enough to get a graduate degree

 

[Alydar]

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.

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.

 

[BBallF]

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.

I think she will. She has a unique skill set just needs a good practice and development period pre-season. I am very hopeful.

 

[Carnac]

Dad is a PhD and NBA coach, mom has a masters in education . I’m thinking money isn’t a factor

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?