Ezi Magbegor and Assorted Topic Drifts

[bags27]

Of course, this excited anticipation about Ezi is due to: 1. that she is apparently really talented; and 2. that this is a lull in the UConn season so we need something to talk about.

But there is also a really longing for height. The idea of getting two freshmen bigs will be the first time since Stewie that UConn isn't playing small ball. (With all respect to Z, who is getting more wonderful by the game, but until she can play without fouling against a strong big, we are holding our collective breath.)

With the sort of exception of volleyball (and in some ways in football) height isn't such a big deal in any sport I can think of except for basketball. And in basketball, it's especially important in the women's game, since so many men play above the rim anyway. To have talented bigs in the women's game changes everything....

 

[Topsail]

Ezi can soak up some LA culture while waiting for her connecting flight to Ct.

 

[mbr33ct]

This is HUGE! So much for my theory that Ezi would wait until after the Commonwealth Games to announce. Hopefully, we’ll get a second confirmation from the Courant or Register. Then I can officially say, “The rich just keep getting richer.”

What do you know?

 

[mbr33ct]

Um.....


The Canberra Capitals could be gearing up for a complete rebuild with forward Kate Gaze inking a deal with WNBL rivals the Adelaide Lightning.The loss of the 28-year-old is a blow for a Capitals outfit boasting just two players on its roster for the 2018-19 season.

...

The Capitals are still coming to grips with the departures of teenage superstar Eziyoda Magbegor (University of Connecticut) and Bendigo-bound guard Abbey Wehrung.


WNBL: Canberra Capitals forward Kate Gaze signs with Adelaide Lightning

 

[oldude]

What do you know?

Not much, according to my better half.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Um.....


The Canberra Capitals could be gearing up for a complete rebuild with forward Kate Gaze inking a deal with WNBL rivals the Adelaide Lightning.The loss of the 28-year-old is a blow for a Capitals outfit boasting just two players on its roster for the 2018-19 season.

...

The Capitals are still coming to grips with the departures of teenage superstar Eziyoda Magbegor (University of Connecticut) and Bendigo-bound guard Abbey Wehrung.


WNBL: Canberra Capitals forward Kate Gaze signs with Adelaide Lightning

Hate to tell you all I told you so: Okay, it wasn't her Coach sloppy drunk spilling the beans in a local pub ...wait a minute, how do we know that?? It could have been that for sure. Can't wait for UCLA's tampering/violation complaint to the NCAA! Wait, they'll Have The PAC do it using the Tennessee Playbook right?

What I really wanna say is: Nice Sleuthing @Sluconn Husky .

Question for @oldude: Can Geno comment. We don't know that the document is signed to we? I sleep in and this happens.

 

[cbraarj]

I will wait for the signed LOI to reach Uconn

 

[oldude]

Question for @oldude: Can Geno comment. We don't know that the document is signed to we? I sleep in and this happens.

The NLI can not be officially signed until April 11.
Patience Rocky....

 

[Centerstream]

This is HUGE! So much for my theory that Ezi would wait until after the Commonwealth Games to announce. Hopefully, we’ll get a second confirmation from the Courant or Register. Then I can officially say, “The rich just keep getting richer.”

I agree, until it is confirmed in a "reliable" source, as you said, the Courant or Register or a UConn site, her twitter, facebook, or instagram, etc., then it is mere "rumor" I would think.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

The NLI can not be officially signed until April 11.
Patience Rocky....

I've always been known for my patience and I'll knock down anyone who says otherwise. Gotta rush out and by some Foster's mate.



The lad by the fire is drinking a Fosters - did you catch that?

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I will wait for the signed LOI to reach Uconn

Bleeping killjoy!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Just one more thing:

 

[RockyMTblue2]

But there is also a really longing for height.

Bingo. This has been a lament of mine forever forever and ever.

 

[FlyRyGuy]

Jim Fuller comments

 

[JS]

Awaiting confirmation like everyone else.

But thinking "Good thing they're different positions. Otherwise you might have the nation's #1-ranked high school player wondering if she'd been recruited over.

 

[MilfordHusky]

As long as Ezi doesn’t talk Olivia into leaving for Netball, we should be fine.

 

[oldude]

Jim Fuller comments

Fuller's on it. That's good. Maybe he can get that Aussie reporter the hell out of bed to confirm the story.

 

[Charliebball]

Perhaps a little Pro BBall entertainment while we wait:

 

[uconnfan68]

Jim Fuller comments

Kate Gaze related to Andrew Gaze? He from Seton Hall’s really good teams about 30 years ago.

 

[mbr33ct]

Fuller's on it. That's good. Maybe he can get that Aussie reporter the hell out of bed to confirm the story.

 

[MSGRET]

Hate to tell you all I told you so: Okay, it wasn't her Coach sloppy drunk spilling the beans in a local pub ...wait a minute, how do we know that?? It could have been that for sure. Can't wait for UCLA's tampering/violation complaint to the NCAA! Wait, they'll Have The PAC do it using the Tennessee Playbook right?

What I really wanna say is: Nice Sleuthing @Sluconn Husky .

Question for @oldude: Can Geno comment. We don't know that the document is signed to we? I sleep in and this happens.

Geno can't comment before signing day April 11th and has the signed papers in his hand.

 

[TitleTown]

Hate to tell you all I told you so: Okay, it wasn't her Coach sloppy drunk spilling the beans in a local pub ...wait a minute, how do we know that?? It could have been that for sure. Can't wait for UCLA's tampering/violation complaint to the NCAA! Wait, they'll Have The PAC do it using the Tennessee Playbook right?

What I really wanna say is: Nice Sleuthing @Sluconn Husky .

Question for @oldude: Can Geno comment. We don't know that the document is signed to we? I sleep in and this happens.

No. The NLI can't be signed until April 11. We are not even sure she is indeed committing to UConn. This could be an error by the author, bad info, etc.

 

[CocoHusky]

No. The NLI can't be signed until April 11. We are not even sure she is indeed committing to UConn. This could be an error by the author, bad info, etc.

 

[jaundicedeye]

Awaiting confirmation like everyone else.

But thinking "Good thing they're different positions. Otherwise you might have the nation's #1-ranked high school player wondering if she'd been recruited over.

I can see the high-low two post offense already! There will certainly be no shortage of other shooting options for kick-out passes.

 

[VAMike23]

carl adamec‏ @CarlAdamec 10m10 minutes ago

Hearing that @UConnWBB coaches have not yet heard of any decision by Australian recruiting target Ezi Magbegor. Soon??

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I know that UCONN cannot comment publicly yet, but Carl's tweet is still of interest