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victor64 said:
I have seen Coombs listed at 5'8, 5'9, 5'10 and 5'11.
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Looking at the photo of her in between Geno and Shea Ralph from last year, I'm guessing much closer to 5'8.
 
Sure does remind me of Bria Hartley, love it!! To me this was a big get as I thought the roster was short a combo guard, now anyone else we get is really icing on the cake. That 2017-18 team could be something else!!!
 
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"UConn began recruiting me when I was in the ninth grade," Coombs said. "Through my knee injury their staff continued to recruit me, building a great relationship. I feel I can grow as a person and as a player while being in Storrs.

Coombs, an explosive and acrobatic player with a high ceiling, tore the ACL in her left knee the first game of her sophomore season.

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"My desire to pursue a degree in broadcast journalism and my proximity to ESPN studios in Bristol will hopefully open other doors for me," Coombs said.


Mikayla Coombs commits to Geno Auriemma and Connecticut Huskies
 
Sounds like a great kid. Looking forward to seeing her play at UCONN. Good job by Geno and staff.
 
MarieYLee said:
Walker is a 2/3. With that said, Walker would most likely be ahead of any of the 2017 commits. Only issue for Walker if she wants to play right away and will be playing behind Lou (3/2) and Collier (3/4) for 2 years, and Nurse (1/2) and Gabby (4/3) for a year.

TBH, if Walker commits and all 4 of Coombs (2), AEH (2/3), Gordon (3/4) all come, it would not surprise me to see transfers in the future. Look at the 2014 class, Nurse (1/2), Edwards (2), Ekmark (2/3) and Williams (described as a 2/3 in HS, but a 4 now...).
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Play with, not behind !! If you want to improve your game, you play with the best players everyday.
 
And she's in Norcross. I'll have to get out there to see her play.
 
Time for a 2017 Roster update

SR - Nurse (G), Gabby (F), Butler (C)
JR - Collier (F), Stevens (F/C), KLS (W)
SO - Camara (F), Dangerfield (G), Irwin (F), Bent (G)
FR - AEH (G), Gordon (F), Coombs (G)

Hopefully I didnt miss anyone. But I'm sure I will be quickly corrected if I have. :)
 
vowelguy said:
Time for a 2017 Roster update

SR - Nurse (G), Gabby (F), Butler (C)
JR - Collier (F), Stevens (F/C), KLS (W)
SO - Camara (F), Dangerfield (G), Irwin (F), Bent (G)
FR - AEH (G), Gordon (F), Coombs (G)

Hopefully I didnt miss anyone. But I'm sure I will be quickly corrected if I have. :)
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Nope you got 'em. 3/3/4/3, almost a perfect setup.
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
Mikayla's mom writes a supporting letter for the doctor who performed the ACL surgery.

ACL Injury: Mikayla's Success Story - Orthopedics, Spine & Sports Medicine
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I think the dates mentioned in this article must be off by a year. This article says that the injury occurred in November 2015 and that the surgery was on the last day of 2015 -- only six months ago. But another article says that she was injured at the beginning of her sophomore year (which would have been 2014-15) and that she came back to play in her junior year. That makes more sense, and it means that the injury was in November 2014, not 2015.
 
2 scholarships left for 2017. I know who most want to fill one but any suggestion for the other?
 
vowelguy said:
Time for a 2017 Roster update
SR - Nurse (G), Gabby (F), Butler (C)
JR - Collier (F), Stevens (F/C), KLS (W)
SO - Camara (F), Dangerfield (G), Irwin (F), Bent (G)
FR - AEH (G), Gordon (F), Coombs (G)
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I don't follow the off-season as closely as many here do. But my hot take is that looks like a pretty competitive roster.
 
CocoHusky said:
I would suggest UCONN not using the last scholarship slot in 2017.
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I didn't have to scratch my head in wonderment on your comment. I understood your reasoning on the first pass. Geno should keep and retain an "ace" in the hole, just in case.
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
Looking at the photo of her in between Geno and Shea Ralph from last year, I'm guessing much closer to 5'8.
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I'd agree. I think she's roughly Geno's height, about 5'8" or 5'9". But that photo is 10 months old, so Mikayla may have grown. I don't know if she's taller than Bria Hartley, but I'm pretty sure she's taller than Crystal Dangerfield.
 
UcMiami said:
As you say, 'almost'! I much prefer the 3/3/4/4 version or maybe even the 3/3/4/5 with an infusion of international talent! :cool:
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If we are going to go International how about adding a big to the class in Julia Reisigerova.


I know I know I been hyping her for a while now.
 
I was traveling all day yesterday for business and got the message from Ken (Milford). Thanks for the great news! And welcome to UCONN Mikayla! Super excited and glad you are part of the family! It will be an amazing 4 years - LOTS of hard work, but it will pay off in spades in the long run!
 
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There is always room for a talent like Walker but it is interesting that UConn has basically 3 wings already committed from this class. Honestly, it looks like they could stand pat from here and be in good shape. Y'all are pretty much in the bonus round now.
 
Orangutan said:
There is always room for a talent like Walker but it is interesting that UConn has basically 3 wings already committed from this class. Honestly, it looks like they could stand pat from here and be in good shape. Y'all are pretty much in the bonus round now.
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Where is ND in terms of commitments in 2017/18? Trying to see if Coombs coming on board will have a big impact on Walker's final decision
 
Charliebball said:
Where is ND in terms of commitments in 2017? Trying to see if Coombs coming on board will have a big impact on Walker's final decision
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ND has nobody committed for 2017 yet. Lauryn Miller (6'1 PF, ESPN #46) has taken an official visit. Danielle Patterson (6'3 forward, ESPN #11) is scheduled to visit in the fall as is Walker. ND is still in on Evina Westbrook and La'Dazhia Williams as far as I know, though I have not heard of visit plans. Not sure if they still are interested in Jade Williams or vice versa.

I would assume there are other targets as ND probably wants to sign at least 3, maybe 4 this year, but I don't know who they would be.

ND doesn't really *need* a wing given that they got Mabrey (2/3) and Ogunbowale (2) in '15 and have Young (2/3/4) and Boley (3/4) in '16. Really ND's glaring need is for posts. Wings are probably last on the priority list in terms of need but I think ND feels that Walker and Westbrook would be scheme fits and are too good to pass up if they want in.
 
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Orangutan said:
Prospects Nation #23, Blue Star #6, and (as stated in the tweet in the first post) ASGR #4
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#19 per Dan Olson's Collegiate Girls Basketball Report. Olson notes:

Athletic combo-guard with pro-frame brings a scorer's mentality; manufactures in midrange game off the bounce, transition finisher; smooth floor game attacks in either direction
 
vowelguy said:
Time for a 2017 Roster update

SR - Nurse (G), Gabby (F), Butler (C)
JR - Collier (F), Stevens (F/C), KLS (W)
SO - Camara (F), Dangerfield (G), Irwin (F), Bent (G)
FR - AEH (G), Gordon (F), Coombs (G)

Hopefully I didnt miss anyone. But I'm sure I will be quickly corrected if I have. :)
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In the top three years I see six stars and four solids. I'm comfortable with that.
 
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