December Recruiting Thread

[UConnCat]

Malaysia Fulwiley vs Talaysia Cooper below.


Milaysia and Keenan High won. They also beat Joyce Edwards Camden Team and Asklyn Watkins Cardinal Newman team last week. Malaysia outscored Edwards and had 41 against Watkins' team.

I've lost track and don't know these players. Is UConn connected to Cooper or Fulwilley?

Trying to keep this thread about UConn recruiting.

 

[UConnCat]

Ok, while at the ND-UConn game today I went to stretch my legs at half (after the Olympics Ceremony) and I happened by the Media, ND and UConn Recruits Ticket table. All was quiet as they were packing up and I politely asked “Does UConn have any recruits here today? no names of course”, with a smile and the lady chuckled and said, “Yes, UConn had some recruits at the game today”.
So, I ask my knowledgeable colleagues here, do we know who these recruits were who went to the game? Just asking for a friend…

Orange WNBA hoodie to the right of Aubrey seems to be one.

Sorry for the disturbing photo.

 

[Mdoggie]

Orange WNBA hoodie to the right of Aubrey seems to be one.

Sorry for the disturbing photo.

? Why does that “seems to be one”? Who is it?

 

[CocoHusky]

I've lost track and don't know these players. Is UConn connected to Cooper or Fulwilley?

Trying to keep this thread about UConn recruiting.

Fulwiley maybe but Cooper has already committed to SC.

 

[EricLA]

Having checked the photo gallery

galleries

UConn Women's Basketball vs Notre Dame Photo Gallery

uconnhuskies.com

There appears to be some recruits and parents sitting behind the UCONN bench. However all/most of them are not recognizable because they were wearing masks.

Megan Rapinoe is directly behind Aubrey and Rebeca Lobo is one row behind Megan in the brown coat. Directly to Rebecca's left are where I guessing the recruits start.

The guy in the grey jacked looks like Dan Hurley. Not him I'm sure, but there is a resemblance. I hope the recruits were impressed. Q4 was really good until the last minute...

 

[UConnCat]

Having checked the photo gallery

galleries

UConn Women's Basketball vs Notre Dame Photo Gallery

uconnhuskies.com

There appears to be some recruits and parents sitting behind the UCONN bench. However all/most of them are not recognizable because they were wearing masks.

Megan Rapinoe is directly behind Aubrey and Rebeca Lobo is one row behind Megan in the brown coat. Directly to Rebecca's left are where I guessing the recruits start.

Do we count Rebecca's husband Steve and their oldest daughter? That's the bald guy in the middle.

 

[visitingcock]

I've lost track and don't know these players. Is UConn connected to Cooper or Fulwilley?

Trying to keep this thread about UConn recruiting.

Fulwiley is a UConn POI that has been featured often on this board' recruiting threads. And I mention she also beat Joyce Edwards' team . Joyce is considered the number one prospect for 2024.

So, no, I was not posting players who are unrelated to UConn recruiting. These might be players in SC high schools, but I don't think interest stops at Dawn. In fact, I greatly fear we will not get Edwards.

 

[CocoHusky]

Do we count Rebecca's husband Steve and their oldest daughter? That's the bald guy in the middle.

Definitely the daughter.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Orange WNBA hoodie to the right of Aubrey seems to be one.

I don't have confirmation, but the girl in the orange hoodie looks a lot like '24 Sarah Strong.

Watch this new video and see what you think.

 

[BobbyJ]

I don't have confirmation, but the girl in the orange hoodie looks a lot like '24 Sarah Strong.

Watch this new video and see what you think.

I certainly am not predicting the same outcome but this visit is very much like Brady's recruitment. Early interest on both sides and a unofficial visit early in her sophomore year. This kid is skilled, can get off the floor and is a load getting good coaching on how to use her body. I'm ready to get on board with her recruitment.

 

[CocoHusky]

I certainly am not predicting the same outcome but this visit is very much like Brady's recruitment. Early interest on both sides and a unofficial visit early in her sophomore year. This kid is skilled, can get off the floor and is a load getting good coaching on how to use her body. I'm ready to get on board with her recruitment.

Very skilled

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Olivia Olson from Saturday 12/4. Keep an eye out for #30 in white Greenway too. She's a big talent that I would not be surprised to see UConn having interest in.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Just Olson highlights if you don't want to watch the whole video above:

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Brandon Clay with some quick notes on some of the players recently named to the Naismith watchlists:

Part 1:


During the 2020-21 season, Groot made the move to play alongside Ashlyn Watkins at Cardinal Newman while New York was on hault from playing games. Groot showed that she is a national level prospect who should still make plenty of noise back home this year at Dalton School.


Hidalgo is yet another product of the always talented state of New Jersey. The dynamic yet steady point guard rarely makes mistakes trying to do too much. Her production reflects that.



There aren’t many prospects nationally who have had the run during the Pandemic that Kitts has. She has been all over the country sharpening her game and her production has skyrocketed as a result. Kitts will lead DME Academy en route to a possible GEICO Nationals appearance.

Naismith Trophy Watch List I | Prospects Nation

prospectsnation.com

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Part 2:


Olson has had a banner run the past 12 months playing her way onto this prestigious list in the process. She has the length and skill to put up numbers during the school season.


Peterson really emerged over the summer months as a prospect that should be a major factor on the West Coast this season. Much like Ogden, Peterson’s team will very much go as she does so expect big things from the efficient sophomore this year.


Randolph is at one of the nation’s most prestigious high schools. As a result, she will have an elite level school schedule this season that will give her ample chances to earn even more accolades.


Thomas’ combination of size, fluidity and upside land her on the Watch List this season. She is one of the few frontcourt players nationwide with collegiate level length and talent that projects to a high level of play.

Naismith Trophy Watch List II | Prospects Nation

prospectsnation.com

 

[Sluconn Husky]

There's always a level of fun, for Arnold.

"First name would be Kamorea, but you know it's easier for people to just say KK so I respect that. They still mistake me for 'Kamoria' so honestly you know, KK is the better route to go, " Arnold says.

...

Arnold has a favorite UConn player.

"Definitely watching when I was younger, younger. Maya Moore. A couple years after that, Moriah Jefferson and them. All the point guards. Their legacy coming through is super. Diana Taurasi. All the GOATS."

Germantown junior guard, KK Arnold, going to University of Connecticut

She's the number one recruit in Wisconsin for 2023. KK Arnold committed to the University of Connecticut (UConn), and she already has a state title. But the Germantown phenom has her thoughts with her head coach.

www.tmj4.com

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

11/27

Morgan Cheli ('24): 18 points, 8 steals


12/3

Keziah Lofton HS debut: 18 points


12/6

Lauren Hassell ('27): 13 points, 10 rebounds, 3 stls, 2 blks

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[eebmg]

Plays in a gym with lots of banners. Hmmm.

 

[Blakeon18]

Well...after looking at some video of Sarah Strong I sure hope that was her here for the ND game.
2024 kid...from North Carolina...described as a 6'2" wing...espn has her #5 in the class of 2024.
She has considerable size but seems quite mobile and smooth. She has some hops....not sure that it matches our 2023
Patterson but the dunk on the video looks legit. Offensive skill package looks quite nice...especially for a soph in high school

Hope it was her...and that the interest is mutual and on a high level.

 

[Charliebball]

not many 22's never mind 25's have that advanced skill set........

 

[BobbyJ]

This kid cannot possibly be a HS freshman. In a couple years, when she’s doing this stuff a step or two quicker, she’ll probably be one of the top 3 or so HS non-posts in the country.

 

[Argonaut]

I hung around after work to watch POI Blanca Thomas (2024). The two teams were pretty mismatched and Charlotte Catholic had a 14(ish) point lead going into halftime. I’m obviously no professional, but some things I noticed…

Pros

• A sturdy frame for a sophomore of her size. She’s definitely put on some muscle from what I remember seeing in her last highlight videos
• Soft touch inside — rebounding without bringing it back down and putting the shot back up
• Really engaged on the bench when she wasn’t in at the end of the first and beginning of the second
• Vocal directing offensive movement
• Dove for a loose ball at half court — pleasantly surprised
  
  Cons
• I expected her to be more dominant, especially because she was she was at least 4 inches taller than anyone else on the floor
• Definitely needs to work on conditioning — some pretty quick up and down by the end of Q1 and she wasn’t making it back past half court
• Easily beat off of the dribble when drawn out of the post — a little bit seems like conditioning, but mostly defensive mismatches
• Not a lot of off ball movement (And their was a surprising amount of movement in their offense for an okay high school team)