December UConn Recruiting Thread

[Kurebeach5]

I’ve got a feeling she’s getting the “face of the program” recruiting pitch from ND and NC which may well be true. Might be hard to pass up. BTW, did you notice that she’s from Laney HS in Wilmington, NC, Michael Jordan’s old HS?

Her first two years she went to Laney. She transferred this year to Ashley HS in Wilmington, saying she legitimately relocated because her home was decimated by Hurricane Florence. If it was for hoop reasons Ashley is the worst of the Wilmington schools with both New Hanover and particularly Hoggard having a richer history.

 

[victor64]

Her first two years she went to Laney. She transferred this year to Ashley HS in Wilmington, saying she legitimately relocated because her home was decimated by Hurricane Florence. If it was for hoop reasons Ashley is the worst of the Wilmington schools with both New Hanover and particularly Hoggard having a richer history.

Spill it Kurebeach. You seem to have familiarity with Rivers. Of those 12, who do you think it is down to?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Amari DeBerry's first game line from last Saturday (12/7):

14 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 blocks, 2 steals

 

[Kurebeach5]

Spill it Kurebeach. You seem to have familiarity with Rivers. Of those 12, who do you think it is down to?

To be perfectly honest, I'm as clueless as anybody. I am going to watch her play Friday night, I'll let you know if I hear or see anything (such as who else may be there).

 

[MilfordHusky]

Damn good. Best defender in the class. Bucket getter deluxe. UCONN started recruiting her right after she made that statement.

She reminds me of Jordan! Michael Jordan.

 

[MilfordHusky]

if anybody can have a seamless transition to college ball it's PB...........she was college ready two years ago as far as I'm concerned..............she may have her bad moments but I'd be shocked if she isn't ready to rumble from day one........

Geno also thought Paige was college-ready 2 years ago. Same with Azzi--she could have played on UConn when she was a high school freshman. Crazy but true.

 

[Najee76]

So would Edwards, DeBerry, and possibly Poffenbarger.

It's understood they are coming but I see DeBerry playing more of the 5 and Edwards will need a backup/replacement and Saylor is more of a 3, not a 4 like Tuck.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I HAVE BECOME JADED! I've watched so many Paige highlights that it has become hard for me to appreciate anything less. I'm sure she's great, 1,000 points is quite a feat, but Paige has ruined my appreciation for videos for a while.

After watching Maya Moore for 3+ seasons, I went to watch Mater Dei (ranked #1 nationally) and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis. My initial reaction was, "She's no Maya Moore." But no one else is either. When I watched closely, I saw that Kaleena had world-class hands. It's no wonder she's a great shooter. My point is that watching Paige--like watching Maya--spoils you for watching anyone else.

 

[cjon4442]

North Carolina is full of talent right now. Indya Nivar, Imani Lester, or Rivers out of Ashley high school are all tough. Nivar is a top 20 player in the 2022 class that does it all.
https://youtu.be/lmAJp3KAXjg

 

[sivad40]

I'm not sure if UConn was recruiting her or not, but I will post this here anyway.

 

[Najee76]

if Fudd ends up somewhere else (which is a sickening thought), UConn needs another pure outside shooter from the guard position in '21-'22

I did say "if Fudd is coming." So we're on same page.

 

[MilfordHusky]

According to the Roland Park website, Mir's team won 29-28 on Friday and 48-47 on Saturday. I'm looking for details.

They lost 66-37 tonight. Ouch!

Maybe someone can confirm this: Is Mir still playing volleyball and not on the basketball team yet??

 

[Sluconn Husky]

I'm not sure if UConn was recruiting her or not, but I will post this here anyway.

They showed interest in Kampschroeder over the summer.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

According to the Roland Park website, Mir's team won 29-28 on Friday and 48-47 on Saturday. I'm looking for details.
...

Maybe someone can confirm this: Is Mir still playing volleyball and not on the basketball team yet??

According to Mark Lewis, Mir didn't play due to a family emergency.


Even with the best of scheduling the twists and turns of life and basketball always has a hand in who actually takes the floor. Azzi Fudd (St. John’s) is still rehabbing that knee. Rain Green (Roland Park) is cleared for practice but not for actual games while teammate Mir McLean had a family emergency.

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Lewis's report on Kiki Rice from the same showcase:


KiKi Rice – 2022 – 6-0 – Point Guard – Sidwell Friends – Established prospect continues to mature…Mixing speed and direction more often…Creating both shots and passes…Exploiting with hesitation move to get to the rim…Pull up is more challenging to read and comes with even more elevation…Physical strength has come and is an asset on penetration…Feisty and competitive on the defensive end of the floor

 

[TheFarmFan]

I'm not sure if UConn was recruiting her or not, but I will post this here anyway.

FWIW, she seems among the more plausible of Stanford's 2021 targets and has been seriously discussed for quite a while now.

F – Kiki Iriafen, Harvard-Westlake, Jr.

Iriafen (6-foot-3) might end up being the best girls basketball player to ever come through Harvard-Westlake. This season she is averaging a mind-boggling 24.1 points and 18.9 rebounds per game. After two years of varsity basketball, Iriafen is starting to use her length to impact the game offensively and defensively. She could be a McDonald’s All-American in 2021.

Daily News girls basketball top players to watch

Here is a list of the best girls basketball players in the area.

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FWIW, she visited Stanford recently (I believe for either the Buffalo or Gonzaga game?), and there's a solid pipeline from H-W to Stanford in other sports, so I suspect she's also a very plausible target for the Cardinal.

 

[HuskylnSC]

After watching Maya Moore for 3+ seasons, I went to watch Mater Dei (ranked #1 nationally) and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis. My initial reaction was, "She's no Maya Moore." But no one else is either. When I watched closely, I saw that Kaleena had world-class hands. It's no wonder she's a great shooter. My point is that watching Paige--like watching Maya--spoils you for watching anyone else.

OF course there are multiple adjectives I could use about Paige's game, but what i like most is that she obviously plays with great joy. And its contagious!

 

[Triad]

Geno also thought Paige was college-ready 2 years ago. Same with Azzi--she could have played on UConn when she was a high school freshman. Crazy but true.

Was Geno using puffery to score points with a potential recruit. The proof is when they arrive will they start or sit it is never a certainty. Remember top recruit (at the time) Megan Walker.????

 

[Triad]

OF course there are multiple adjectives I could use about Paige's game, but what i like most is that she obviously plays with great joy. And its contagious!

She uses the Toliver step back (to open up space) and then often scores with the space. I it interesting how a former Blue Streak has had a nice career.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Was Geno using puffery to score points with a potential recruit. The proof is when they arrive will they start or sit it is never a certainty. Remember top recruit (at the time) Megan Walker.????

Walker wasn't ready. Plus, she was a freshman on a team so stacked Azura Stevens had to come off the bench.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

UConn watched 2022 local guard Caroline Lau score 23 points yesterday.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Also put this breakdown in the Bueckers thread.


To better understand how Bueckers will play at UConn, and maybe beyond, I watched a few games from her U19 FIBA World Cup run over the summer.

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[Sluconn Husky]

Some Caroline Lau footage since UConn appears to have interest:

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Aaliyah Edwards and Crestwood will be livestreamed at 6:00 central tonight. Or at least I hope Edwards is playing. She has the Canadian assessment camp starting tomorrow.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Edwards is playing tonight. She's got two fouls in the 1st quarter and has taken a lot of contact without getting any calls herself.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Crestwood survived against another undefeated team Tuesday.

Aaliyah Edwards had a quiet 14 points (7-13 FG) and 10 rebounds.

 

[Charliebball]

Crestwood survived against another undefeated team Tuesday.

Aaliyah Edwards had a quiet 14 points (7-13 FG) and 10 rebounds.

if that was the game that was broadcast her defense was of the matador variety on numerous occasions..............Geno is going to have some fun with her..........

 

[Sluconn Husky]

if that was the game that was broadcast her defense was of the matador variety on numerous occasions..............Geno is going to have some fun with her..........

She's got a chance to be a special defensive player as Geno already noted.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

DeBerry highlights from her first game:

 

[Sluconn Husky]

12/10

Paige Bueckers had 20 points (6-14 FG, 0-4 3-PT, 8-9 FT), 10 assists, 5 rebounds, 5 steals on Tuesday.


You can watch the game against DeLaSalle below:

nspn.tv

www.prepspotlight.tv

 

[Sluconn Husky]