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DiJonai Carrington top-3

FWIW, she recently followed several Baylor WBB associate accounts including Baylor WBB and Kim Mulkey's Twitter. Usually recruits make it harder to read by following all the schools/coaches in question, but I'm 99.9% sure it's Baylor after seeing that.
 
As one of many “older” prognosticators that frequent the BY, I can only say that when I was in my early 20’s, back in the Dark Ages, I am sure that I made more than my share of questionable decisions. Fortunately for me, social media didn’t exist back then, unless you count the telegraph.

Just a thought. How about we all sit back and allow DiJonai Carrington to make her decision in her own way and then wish her well wherever she ends up? :oops:
 
While playing time is important as she needs to demonstrate her health. But, if I were in her shoes, the primary decision is where am I going to be the most prepared for the WNBA draft. It's all about the benjamins and where do I improve my stock. The TV and IG announcements is just about building her name recognition and creating brand. If she presents a sweet, humble, happy, excited attitude during the TV, she won't appear to be a diva but a likeable young lady.
 
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Just a reminder. A year ago, many BY’ers felt that Evina, as well as her mom, both fit the same characterization that some are now making about Carrington. Since Evina arrived in Storrs, she has been a model citizen about whom Geno has had nothing but complimentary things to say.

On the current 10 player roster, with no other seniors, is there any UConn fan that actually believes the Huskies are better off without Evina?
 
I guess everybody is just different. I’m only 27 and I don’t really care for that kind of attention at all, but then again I don’t have a spotlight on me lol. I’m sure some of you would have a different opinion had UConn not been one of the finalists but carry on ....
 
oldude said:
Just a reminder. A year ago, many BY’ers felt that Evina, as well as her mom, both fit the same characterization that some are now making about Carrington. Since Evina arrived in Storrs, she has been a model citizen about whom Geno has had nothing but complimentary things to say.

On the current 10 player roster, with no other seniors, is there any UConn fan that actually believes the Huskies are better off without Evina?
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This is the boneyard. Evinas worth will be judged by her contributions on the court and/or bench.
 
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So, what some people are saying is that they wish we would use a roster spot for someone we will have for a single year, who has a history of injuries, and might or might not see a lot of playing time. Again, I would rather have a four year recruit who I have followed for two or three years in high school and on their various clubs. Sometimes they work out, sometimes they don't. With Geno they have a long history of working out.
 
I want to throw out one additional point. 538 has suggested that Paige’s social media presence is worth $600,000+ per year. Paige, along with her BFF, are ubiquitous on the internet. In this day and age, when college athletes will soon be able to market themselves for $$$, it’s a bit unrealistic for us to expect talented athletes to quietly plod along, while their universities rake in millions.
 
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Steelerone said:
So, what some people are saying is that they wish we would use a roster spot for someone we will have for a single year, who has a history of injuries, and might or might not see a lot of playing time. Again, I would rather have a four year recruit who I have followed for two or three years in high school and on their various clubs. Sometimes they work out, sometimes they don't. With Geno they have a long history of working out.
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That's not an accurate reflection of where UCONN WBB is right now. The UCONN roster for next year stands at 11. UCONN already has 5 four year recruits coming in this fall. Four year recruits to play in the 20-21 season (if there is going to be one) are no longer available. What is available are players like Carrington that are transferring with immediate eligibility and experience. UCONN can stand back and watch Carrington go to a school like Baylor or it can engage and hope she picks UCONN.
 
CocoHusky said:
That's not an accurate reflection of where UCONN WBB is right now. The UCONN roster for next year stands at 11. UCONN already has 5 four year recruits coming in this fall. Four year recruits to play in the 20-21 season (if there is going to be one) are no longer available. What is available are players like Carrington that are transferring with immediate eligibility and experience. UCONN can stand back and watch Carrington go to a school like Baylor or it can engage and hope she picks UCONN.
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A slight correction. Subject to Carrington’s decision, UConn’s roster currently stands at 10 including 1 player who is coming off of 2 knee surgeries and two players who can hopefully find a way to get from Europe back into the U.S. before the season starts.
 
As far as I know, this is the first TV announcement for a grad year commitment, men or women, nevermind a one hour post-announcement analysis. I hope it's not a precedent.
All the power to her as long as she understands that a TV announcement doesnt automatically translate to starting spot, lots of playing time, and big offensive role. TV announcement or not, if she comes to UConn she'll have to work her tail off and earn everything. I'm sure that was made abundantly clear during Geno's recruiting pitch to her; team success does not take a backseat to a single player's. No sulking or whining if things dont work out according to her expectations.
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UConn2SF said:
As far as I know, this is the first TV announcement for a grad year commitment, men or women, nevermind a one hour post-announcement analysis. I hope it's not a precedent.
All the power to her as long as she understands that a TV announcement doesnt automatically translate to starting spot, lots of playing time, and big offensive role. TV announcement or not, if she comes to UConn she'll have to work her tail off and earn everything. I'm sure that was made abundantly clear during Geno's recruiting pitch to her; team success does not take a backseat to a single player's. No sulking or whining if things dont work out according to her expectations.
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Geno probably just told her to read the Boneyard, since everyone here knows more than he does.
 
oldude said:
I want to throw out one additional point. 538 has suggested that Paige’s social media presence is worth $600,000+ per year. Paige, along with her BFF, are ubiquitous on the internet. In this day and age, when college athletes will soon be able to market themselves for $$$, it’s a bit unrealistic for us to expect talented athletes to quietly plod along, while their universities rake in millions.
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With all the social media and presence and national exposure Paige has, she didn’t even announce a top 5, she just out of nowhere announced on IG
 
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I don't know why some cast aspersions on folks that they don't even know. I do not see a diva at all. In fact I see a fighter and hardworker who has battled back from 5 knee surgeries and graduated from Stanford with two degree's. I also hope that she chooses UConn, her experience alone would be valuable.
 
UConn2SF said:
As far as I know, this is the first TV announcement for a grad year commitment, men or women, nevermind a one hour post-announcement analysis. I hope it's not a precedent.
All the power to her as long as she understands that a TV announcement doesnt automatically translate to starting spot, lots of playing time, and big offensive role. TV announcement or not, if she comes to UConn she'll have to work her tail off and earn everything. I'm sure that was made abundantly clear during Geno's recruiting pitch to her; team success does not take a backseat to a single player's. No sulking or whining if things dont work out according to her expectations.
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Hhmm, just thinking. If this is the first TV announcement of a transfer and I have already posited my opinion that she is building a brand for the 'W' draft, does it not follow form that she would be interested in the biggest coverage market of the 3 finalists? Just thinking out loud without any idea of actual motivations.
 
I dont post much, but I read the Boneyard every day and I have to say that as much as I love this site, I also find myself cringing at many posts.

I sure hope DiJonai and her family aren't reading the fan forums. If it was me, it would sure leave a bad taste in my mouth of a fan base calling me a diva or taking shots at my character without personally knowing me. Like some people have mentioned, we are living in a world of social media. Let her make her decision the way she wants to and not judge. She is clearly very bright and I for one would love to have a tough, experienced player from another top program come help us out this year.

Hopefully we can be smarter with some of our posts. If recruits and their families are reading these forums to see what the fan base is all about, they may be turned off by some of the stuff they are reading on here. Hell, they may be so turned off they use it as fuel to the fire and want to put a major whooping on us instead playing for another team. Think Michael Jordan.

Tonight gives us all something to look forward to. Isn't that a good thing?

Go Huskies.
 
So shortly after 6 PM west coast time the Boneyard will blow up? DiJonai needs visibility to WNBA scouts/coaches and a demonstration of a very good performance with no touchy knees. This announcement and Instagram chit chat may be helpful to her. Got no problems with it.
 
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Rings R Us said:
I dont post much, but I read the Boneyard every day and I have to say that as much as I love this site, I also find myself cringing at many posts.

I sure hope DiJonai and her family aren't reading the fan forums. If it was me, it would sure leave a bad taste in my mouth of a fan base calling me a diva or taking shots at my character without personally knowing me. Like some people have mentioned, we are living in a world of social media. Let her make her decision the way she wants to and not judge. She is clearly very bright and I for one would love to have a tough, experienced player from another top program come help us out this year.

Hopefully we can be smarter with some of our posts. If recruits and their families are reading these forums to see what the fan base is all about, they may be turned off by some of the stuff they are reading on here. Hell, they may be so turned off they use it as fuel to the fire and want to put a major whooping on us instead playing for another team. Think Michael Jordan.

Tonight gives us all something to look forward to. Isn't that a good thing?

Go Huskies.
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I actually hope the opposite. I hope that DiJonai and her family are reading the BY. I trust that they are intelligent enough to discern that that vast majority of BY posters think very highly of their daughter and are hoping that chooses to join UCONN. I further hope that they understand that the BY is an opinion forum and the negative opinions expressed here should NEVER influence any life decision they are about to make.
 
RockyMTblue2 said:
So shortly after 6 PM west coast time the Boneyard will blow up? DiJonai needs visibility to WNBA scouts/coaches and a demonstration of a very good performance with no touchy knees. This announcement and Instagram chit chat may be helpful to her. Got no problems with it.
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Half the boneyard will be asleep at 6PM west coast time... So any blowup might be delayed until Tuesday morning. ;):p:D:eek::cool:

I kid I kid...
 
You know, the knee jerk reaction of some was to call her a "diva" and to say (paraphrasing), she's not a UCONN-type person/player.

Disappointing. Some (not all) seem to be obsessed with the low-key kids who sign LOI's on the hood of their car, or don't make huge announcements on social media, or *gasp* hold a press conference. I did not realize that only the "top" players in the minds of fans were allowed to do that.

Some folks need to understand that the times are-a-changing. As my friend @ucbart said recently, you want to know why so many kids are flocking to South Carolina, just take a look at Dawn's presence on social media (IG, twitter, etc). Then add to it that she went out and got a proven top notch recruiting assistant coach (Jolette Law), and soon every team, including UCONN, may be looking at SC from behind.

How on earth does it make her a diva to want to have an IG presser and answer questions? What difference does it make if she's #1 or #100? We are talking about kids between the ages of 16-21 or so, who are going thru these experiences for the first time in their lives. They are excited, enthused, all incredibly tied in to social media, and they all have a right to enjoy their moment in the sun.

How does her decision to do what she did have any impact on the lives of individual fans? Why do people think that if someone wants a big production about a big decision it makes her a diva? Look at the men's side. It's ALL about followers, popularity, hyping their brand, and yeah of course they need to be good or great on the court, but with millions of $ at stake, the men do anything and everything to create hype.

Didn't a recent UCONN player pop color coordinated balloons at her presser to announce her choice? Another brought out a Husky puppy to announce, Another lowered a small banner at the table to announce. Another spent about a half hour in a televised presser thanking everyone she could think of before announcing UCONN. I could go on and on.

Much as I can't stand them, the Kardashians are about the biggest thing on the internet. I can't open my news feed without seeing DAILY updates on what sort of bikini one wore, or if the other "clapped back" at some internet troll. It's what his hip and current now, and social media is where many many high school girls are now, and it will only get worse.

Coaches who don't get that and still think they can get top notch players who only care about hoops and want to sign LOI's on the hood of their car with no fanfare are becoming more and more rare. If you folks want UCONN to stay at, or near, the top, you better hope the coaches get that and continue to change and adjust accordingly.

And for the record, I'm not a fan of all that fanfare. But I'm in my 50's and don't even have an IG account. I barely can keep up with Facebook. But my 7 year old niece probably knows more about social media and surfing the web than I do, and that's the future, folks...
 
EricLA said:
Didn't a recent UCONN player pop color coordinated balloons at her presser to announce her choice? Another brought out a Husky puppy to announce, Another lowered a small banner at the table to announce. Another spent about a half hour in a televised presser thanking everyone she could think of before announcing UCONN. I could go on and on.
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I think that same player was called a diva by some people here during the recruiting process because she cares so much about expanding her "brand", at least that's the perception. Turns out she is a low key, quiet person, exactly the opposite of a "diva" at Uconn.
 
Throughout life, we all care about"our brand", to have a better life and one more rewarding for our families.There is nothing wrong with wanting the best in life that you can get. People change as they mature,usually,and this young lady is not only intelligent,but more mature than she was entering college.No matter what school she decides to continue her education,we should cheer that she is going to be a part of the future of our country,and whether she chooses Connecticut or not,should be secondary in her decision.
 
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