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Congrats to Baylor. They are gonna have a real nice team the next couple of years. Won't matter too much this year, but after that..... it's anybodies game.

Onward to 2017 and 2018 for UCONN.

It's hard to pull back to back great recruiting classes. Usually, the year after a great class is kind of a down one (numbers and/or talent). i.e. A. Valley after DT's class, Chong after Stewart's class. So to get some top ranked talent and numbers after Samuelson's class is really a pretty good deal for UCONN.
 
easttexastrash said:
I love Davis and think she is a spectacular college talent but I am not sure she is WNBA material at this point. She better start working on her outside shot or she will not last past training camp. Her athleticism and hustle won't beat out bigger players at the pro level.
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DaddyChoc said:
where the heck is @CocoHusky probaly fell asleep trying to stay up for the announcement... guess he gotta settle for Boykins
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I'm here saw the announcement-Cox to Baylor. My reaction is Congrats to Lauren. I'll still be a fan except for when they play UCONN. Better Her going to Baylor than ND because ND has wings and PGs + Turner and can be really really good. Love how the "I knew she was never leaving Texas" crowd is coming out of the wood work now.
 
easttexastrash said:
I'm blessed
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I think we all caught that. A certain Florida QB flashed through my mind. I suspect there will be no kneeling on the court with Mulkey. Of course, while kneeling at the scorer's table before going in .... Always liked the moment in Hoosiers between Gene Hackman and his player where Gene is encouraging him to shorten up the prayer and get on the court!
 
For those who feel we still need another big, maybe Abrosimova could whisper a few encouraging recruiting words to 17 year old Russian Maria Vadeeva. That kid's dynamite with a huge upside, the winters in Storrs will remind her of Moscow, and Sveta could teach her English ;)
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p.s. Rocky- The preacher's son from Hoosiers was named Strap...and Norman Dale could only get him to stop praying and start playing by saying, "Strap, God wants you on the floor." But he was not at the scorers table, Rocky, he was at the bench.

A favorite line, which would definitely qualify as a Geno-ism from the film; when confronted by whiny players who thought he was pushing them too hard:

"My practices aren't designed for your enjoyment."
 
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RockyMTblue2 said:
I think we all caught that. A certain Florida QB flashed through my mind. I suspect there will be no kneeling on the court with Mulkey. Of course, while kneeling at the scorer's table before going in .... Always liked the moment in Hoosiers between Gene Hackman and his player where Gene is encouraging him to shorten up the prayer and get on the court!
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Funny I was reminded of a UCONN signee using the exact same words!

Crystal Dangerfield
@_CrystalD32
God is so GREAT !!!! Blessed to have been selected to the U19 USA Basketball team instagram.com/p/2ympRuPZ0i/
Crystal Dangerfield
@_CrystalD32
Blessed to be able to say that I committed to UConn this weekend #BleedBlue ❗️❄️ instagram.com/p/uWYP9IvZzA/

Must be a Southern thing no cause for alarm!
 
Cox will wind up regretting her decision to go to an inferior academic institution and basketball program.
However, on the positive flip side for her, she can enjoy a bagful of munchos on her couch as she watches UCONN play and win national titles annually.
When she's an old woman, she'll tell her grandkids, I could have and should have gone to play for and with the best at UCONN. However, Baylor was close to home, so that trumps all else.
(Side note to Cox), they have these things called the internet, cable TV, and planes, your family can watch basketball games played some distance away or can easily and quickly get to CT to watch them in person. You might want to look into these things.
 
snsservices said:
Jade Williams isn't leaving Texas either. I warned everyone about Cox and Megan Walker to Notre Dame is not even a secret anymore. Can't speak on the others listed
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I'm really torn here! Should I believe you or should I believe Jade? Jade said she will choose from these schools UCONN, Notre Dame, Utah, Duke. Did one of these schools move into Texas?
 
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FASTEDDY said:
Cox will wind up regretting her decision to go to an inferior academic institution and basketball program.
However, on the positive flip side for her, she can enjoy a bagful of munchos on her couch as she watches UCONN play and win national titles annually.
When she's an old woman, she'll tell her grandkids, I could have and should have gone to play for and with the best at UCONN. However, Baylor was close to home, so that trumps all else.
(Side note to Cox), they have these things called the internet, cable TV, and planes, your family can watch basketball games played some distance away or can easily and quickly get to CT to watch them in person. You might want to look into these things.
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What is wrong with playing for your state university?
 
I know I way late to the party on this thread but @easttexastrash congrats on great pick up. You guys are going to be formidable.
 
Remember, next year Cox will be a frosh. Butler will be in her 4th year of development and Tuck will be in her 5th year. I like our chances in the post for this year and next!! Also, many people say guards win college championships. This year loaded--next year Nurse, Chong Dangerfield, Gabby, and Lou (oh yea--what a 2 guard she could be.) Please don't forget the best coaching tandem in WBB history (10 NC) - Onward and upward.
 
Huskies Rule said:
For those who feel we still need another big, maybe Abrosimova could whisper a few encouraging recruiting words to 17 year old Russian Maria Vadeeva. That kid's dynamite with a huge upside, the winters in Storrs will remind her of Moscow, and Sveta could teach her English ;)
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p.s. Rocky- The preacher's son from Hoosiers was named Strap...and Norman Dale could only get him to stop praying and start playing by saying, "Strap, God wants you on the floor." But he was not at the scorers table, Rocky, he was at the bench.

A favorite line, which would definitely qualify as a Geno-ism from the film; when confronted by whiny players who thought he was pushing them too hard:

"My practices aren't designed for your enjoyment."
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I love that seen and the following one where, after Strap scores a couple of baskets, says "What got into you?" Straps reply, "The Lord, I feel his power." To which Dale says: "Keep his power in the dribble" or something equivalent.
 
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PhillyCoach said:
Remember, next year Cox will be a frosh. Butler will be in her 4th year of development and Tuck will be in her 5th year. I like our chances in the post for this year and next!! Also, many people say guards win college championships. This year loaded--next year Nurse, Chong Dangerfield, Gabby, and Lou (oh yea--what a 2 guard she could be.) Please don't forget the best coaching tandem in WBB history (10 NC) - Onward and upward.
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We're going to be thin at guard next year. We'll have Nurse and? KLS isn't a guard. Dangerfield best case looks like Mo in her freshman year (in other words, not that good), Chong should be serviceable, we'll see what we're going to get from her in a few weeks, and Gabby the jury is still out as she hasn't played guard regularly in 3 years.
 
Cox committing mid-way through her official visit this weekend tells me that her choice was Baylor all along; no taking time to return home and discuss the pros and cons of all schools under consideration. No further conversations with any head coaches.

The family kept things very tight-lipped throughout the recruiting process No idea why mtsuraider continued to insist that Notre Dame was the leader; completely inaccurate.
 
HoopsFan21 said:
We're going to be thin at guard next year. We'll have Nurse and? KLS isn't a guard. Dangerfield best case looks like Mo in her freshman year (in other words, not that good), Chong should be serviceable, we'll see what we're going to get from her in a few weeks, and Gabby the jury is still out as she hasn't played guard regularly in 3 years.
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Unless Molly is better than we are projecting or Courtney stays healthy and lives up to her ranking as best shooter in the class. Harris, Chou & Inescou & Caretti still uncommitted but no indication any are considering UCONN. Best option is to leave as for 1 year & entice Walker with the immediate availability of minutes at SG/SF. Walker would join a 3 Guard rotation with Nurse, Dangerfield while ND is going to be very guard heavy.
 
FASTEDDY said:
Cox will wind up regretting her decision to go to an inferior academic institution and basketball program.
However, on the positive flip side for her, she can enjoy a bagful of munchos on her couch as she watches UCONN play and win national titles annually.
When she's an old woman, she'll tell her grandkids, I could have and should have gone to play for and with the best at UCONN. However, Baylor was close to home, so tharusht trumps all else.
(Side note to Cox), they have these things called the internet, cable TV, and planes, your family can watch basketball games played some distance away or can easily and quickly get to CT to watch them in person. You might want to look into these things.
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We pause at this delicate juncture to note the thread is on its way to hundreds of posts -- gracious, analytical, indifferent, as varied as the personalities of Boneyarders (if you get past a sneaking suspicion that we're all somewhat demented).

This is the type of post that, unfortunately, will be seized upon by those wishing to paint the reaction of UConn fans, when recruits go elsewhere, with a broad and unflattering brush.
 
CocoHusky said:
I'm really torn here! Should I believe you or should I believe Jade? Jade said she will choose from these schools UCONN, Notre Dame, Utah, Duke. Did one of these schools move into Texas?
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I don't think that was her final list. Just a list of the confirmed home visits for September. I don't think she has given a list yet.
 
My wife, whose interest in sports perpetually hovers very close to the zero level, professes to be very pleased with this news. She will actually look up from her book or her needlework to see what Kim is wearing, but is generally frustrated that late-season, nationally televised opportunities to do so have grown relatively rare of late. As for me, I agree with those who are OK with any decision of Lauren's that excludes Notre Dame! Having said that, after watching her play this summer, I certainly admire Lauren's talent but feel she's got quite a way to go to be college-level ready. I'm sure (and hope) that Kim will do a good job with her, but with the talent Baylor will lose to graduation they have to follow this nice coup up with additional top recruiting classes to extend their window of opportunity for another NC. Lauren will not make that big a difference right out of the gate.
 
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CocoHusky said:
How so?
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What has made Davis a scintillating performer is her unique nose for where the BB is going to be and where she should position herself to maximize her play and do the most damage. Like thinking 5 moves ahead in chess.

You'd think that that attribute is common but actually it is quite rare...something akin to the unique skills that Louis Armstrong brought to Jazz and is the very trait that allows Kiah to snatch so many boards and get so many blocks.

That god-given ability will translate very well to the pros despite other perceived weaknesses.
 
Orangutan said:
I don't think that was her final list. Just a list of the confirmed home visits for September. I don't think she has given a list yet.
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Certainly not a finalized list yet for Jade but still noteworth for the absence of ANY Texas schools.
Also documented in two places ESPN Hoopgurlz & Wiseeyesports. I'm just saying for a girl who intends NOT to leave the state I would expect at least 1 Texas school, instead I hear about UTAH from her own lips.
 
msf22b said:
What has made Davis a scintillating performer is her unique nose for where the BB is going to be and where she should position herself to maximize her play and do the most damage. Like thinking 5 moves ahead in chess.

You'd think that that attribute is common but actually it is quite rare...something akin to the unique skills that Louis Armstrong brought to Jazz and is the very trait that allows Kiah to snatch so many boards and get so many blocks.

That god-given ability will translate very well to the pros despite other perceived weaknesses.
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I disagree. I Love Davis, she will eventually be a 3 time All American but she will not be able to play any where near the post in the WNBA at 5' 10-11". Her perimeriter skills (ball handling, passing & shooting) are no where good enough for her to make an WNBA roster. Aleshia Welch of South Carolina played effectively in the post in the NCAA had all the heart, leadership & determination in the world was released in training camp by WNBA and she is 3 inches taller than Davis. Even our very own Gabby, absent significantly improved perimeter skills would struggle in WNBA post.
 
FASTEDDY said:
Cox will wind up regretting her decision to go to an inferior academic institution and basketball program.
However, on the positive flip side for her, she can enjoy a bagful of munchos on her couch as she watches UCONN play and win national titles annually.
When she's an old woman, she'll tell her grandkids, I could have and should have gone to play for and with the best at UCONN. However, Baylor was close to home, so that trumps all else.
(Side note to Cox), they have these things called the internet, cable TV, and planes, your family can watch basketball games played some distance away or can easily and quickly get to CT to watch them in person. You might want to look into these things.
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Remix: I wish Lauren all the best (except....). I hope she will never regret her decision to attend Baylor a very reputable academic institution and a recent multiple national championship WCBB program.
If in the near future UCONN happens to be playing for a national Championship, I hope that Lauren is playing in the Championship game. When Lauren is an older woman and blessed to have grandchildren she will explain her decision to attend Baylor the same way she explaind it in October of 2015-Not that she owes anyone an explanation. If part of that explanation is that she stayed close to home to be closer to her siblings-that is something we should all collectively applaud because no amount of internet, cable TV, and planes trains or automobiles could ever replace being home for her brothers and sisters.
How very mature of Lauren to come to that realization now as opposed to a year from now when she is several hundred miles away from where her heart is.
 
CocoHusky said:
I'm really torn here! Should I believe you or should I believe Jade? Jade said she will choose from these schools UCONN, Notre Dame, Utah, Duke. Did one of these schools move into Texas?
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UCONN women's basketball could move into Texas and be number one in that state,too.;)
 
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