DeBerry Commited to Uconn!!!

[bantamlaker]

Thanks to Stewie with an assist from KML

 

[nwhoopfan]

That move to the Big East is paying off already. Being in the AAC almost killed off the dynasty, but not quite...

 

[Scud49]

Love it, love it, love it - no, wait, I really, really, really, love it!

 

[soxfan23]

6'5" AMEN!!! Two players in two different years at 6'5"? We finally are recruiting height

We will have 3 6'5 players in 2021! All we need now is Ms. Fudd to commit and we are set for the next 4 years minimum!

 

[Sonny44]

I posted this photo in Oct 2018 ...

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So she is only 6' 3"?

 

[hoopsfan22]

I am sorry to say this, but no matter how Geno might feel about it, he can never retire.....

You know what they say, 80 is the new 60, so the way I see it we have another 15 years before we have to worry about retirement.

 

[Kaizen]

She was 6'5" at 15 years old. She may reach 6'6 or 6'7" when she comes to UConn.

Amari DeBerry has stood head and shoulders above a lot of the people she has played basketball with and against for the past few years.
That will happen when you are 15 years old and 6-foot-5.

Standing 6-Foot-5 and With Elite Skills, Amari DeBerry Can Hoop Beyond Her Years

The rising high school junior and elite recruit earned a spot on USA Women’s U16 National Team.

www.usab.com

 

[Kaizen]

EspnW is fast this time ...

 

[SVCBeercats]

It’s been awhile since I could break out my inner Dan Shaughnessy, but with the recruiting classes that the Huskies will be bringing in over the next few years I just got to say it:

UConn is BAD for Women’s Basketball!!!

Well, let's hope so!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[JavaMan]

So she is only 6' 3"?

That was a year ago... by 2021 she may be 6'7".

 

[Alydar]

Dang it, some BYers are going to have to come up with something different to whine about, now that the "no size" thing seems to be getting blown out of the water.


wow, somebody literally did exactly that as I was typing this--good job!

LOL That's easy. She's listed as a forward. Where is the 6'7" 240 lb center we need ????????????????

 

[winlots]

Lordy. Now gotta update the spreadsheet again ...

. BRS24: Get to it! You do a super job on that. (Might wanna keep the ink wet)

 

[Sifaka]

Last spring the gnashing of teeth, hand-wringing, and cries of "Woe is us!" filled these pages to overflowing.

It was, in Bulwer-lyttonese, A dark and stormy night.

And then the heavens opened, and Geno produced a deluge of riches...

Bueckers
Edwards
Gabriel
McClean
Muhl

and then came still more jewels...

DeBerry
Poffenbarger

And CD and Shea and Jasmine smiled upon the bounty,
while Geno poked Good Ole Boy Phil to spring Evina loose from the clutches of the evil NCAA burro-crats. And all was well in the land.

 

[BobbyJ]

Wonder if Cardoso's commitment to Syracuse was a factor?

I like the way it turned out!

No, DeBerry has been all UConn for quite awhile.

 

[EricSD]

A special shoutout to Stewie and KML for whatever influence they imparted to DeBerry on her recent campus visit. A classic case of alumni still doing work for the program after graduation. Thank you ladies. You helped reel her in.

Let's hope they didn't go to Wendy's with her - i can do without another "french-fry gate"...!

So absolutely thrilled. I hope she continues to work hard and show that she's a truly elite player. Poffenbarger and DeBerry. Right on the heels of the Fab 5. Let's secure Ms. Fudd and then call it a day. I imagine he'd make room for one more if it felt right on both sides, but holy cow. What a way to start the weekend!

Welcome to UCONN Amari. You are following in the footsteps of many great "bigs", but I have no doubt you will carve out your own path and make your own mark of greatness before your 4 years at UCONN are up. I hope you achieve all your personal AND basketball dreams at your new "home away from home". Your family just expanded by tens of thousands!

 

[WiseOne]

Amari has on flat type shoes and Stewie’s shoes have a thicker sole.

This is from DeBerry's Twitter account. Thought Stewie was "only" 6'4" and DeBerry is listed as 6'5". Hey Hartley!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also this kid won't be affraid of the snow and cold. Williamsville, NY
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[Mdoggie]

Mark my words. She will become special under Genos tutelage.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Welcome, Amari! You will be a part of HuskyNation forever.

 

[MilfordHusky]

So, was this the Stewie effect, the Kaleena effect, the Paige effect, or the Nonna effect?

 

[Lawrence]

I am absolutely thrilled.

 

[Kaizen]

DeBerry, the two-time All-Western New York and two-time All-State first-team selection, picked UConn over offers from several other major programs, including Louisville, Notre Dame, Maryland, South Carolina and Baylor. She had offers from at least 15 programs.

“I think it’s just the way the players and coaches connect with each other and seeing how they respond to each other,” DeBerry said as to why she picked Connecticut. “The legendary players, the high school All-Americans coach (Geno) Auriemma has helped become better players … I feel he’s the type of coach who will push me to be the best player I can be.”

Williamsville South girls basketball star Amari DeBerry commits to UConn

Amari DeBerry has been a coveted women’s basketball Division I recruit since eighth grade. Although the 6-foot-5 forward won’t graduate high school until 2021, the Williamsville South junior opted to

buffalonews.com

 

[VAMike23]

Once again, I’m....

... pleased as punch !

 

[Shorty Dee]

UConn Nation welcomes you Amari DeBerry!! I am looking forward to watching you play!!

 

[NYCHUSKIES]

Espn has reported it.

Amari DeBerry, No. 5 prospect in 2021, commits to UConn

Amari DeBerry, the No. 5 prospect in the Class of 2021, committed to UConn on Friday night, giving head coach Geno Auriemma an agile interior prospect who will bring size and a strong defensive presence to the frontcourt.

www.espn.com

 

[DeeHusky]

My reaction was, “Boooooommmmm babbbbbby!!!”I love a good notification on a Friday. So glad we have an immovable, strong post on the way to UConn!! Love it when a player commits early! Bleed Blue!!!

 

[Alydar]

he’s the type of coach who will push me to be the best player I can be.

Seems I heard this many times before.

 

[soxfan23]

Just imagine this lineup in 2021:

1. Bueckers So Muhl So
2. WIlliams Sr Makurat Jr
3. Westbrook RS Sr(if she stays) Griffin Jr Poffenbarger Fr
4. Edwards So McClean So DeBerry Fr
5. Neslon-Ododa Sr. Gabriel So

Add Fudd to that mix and there is no need to even play the games, just give UConn the NC and save everybody time.

 

[augustaTC]

What wonderful news! ...Welcome, Amari!

Maybe we can stop moaning about not recruiting the right people

 

[DeeHusky]

nobody will catch geno in championship numbers if he continues to coach for the next 10 years. 2021 UConn roster will be one of the most talented teams ever when Azzi commits

 

[huskeynut]

YES!!!!!