February 2020 UConn Recruiting Thread

[oldude]

2/26

Paige Bueckers sat out tonight's playoff opener for Hopkins. They led by 44 at halftime anyway.

I think she's dealing with a stress reaction in her foot, so limiting her minutes in blowout games makes some sense

 

[donalddoowop]

Really starting to like this player for UCONN in '22 especially if UCONN doesn't size another guard to go along with Azzi in '21. Great attitude & perspective on academics ,basketball, family & UCONN is her first choice. With Charli Collier in her ear, she might be a tough pull away from Texas though.

Just wondering where you saw UConn is her first choice. It's good to hear of any highly rated recruit making UConn their first choice. Desire to play at UConn is alive and well.

 

[pvdoggy]

Just wondering where you saw UConn is her first choice. It's good to hear of any highly rated recruit making UConn their first choice. Desire to play at UConn is alive and well.

Watch the video, it's in there.

 

[eebmg]

A UConn / Lynx girl.

 

[Charliebball]

2/26

Paige Bueckers sat out tonight's playoff opener for Hopkins. They led by 44 at halftime anyway.

good............

 

[CocoHusky]

Just wondering where you saw UConn is her first choice. It's good to hear of any highly rated recruit making UConn their first choice. Desire to play at UConn is alive and well.

It at the very beginning of the tape. The reporter says if she could pick any school she would pick UCONN.

 

[Alydar]

Her nickname has to be "Action"


As for UConn, it's nice to hear that from a Texan but we heard that before. I expect that Aston and Mulky will set up speakers outside her house and play "The Eyes of Texas" twice a day for the next 2-3 years.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Really starting to like this player for UCONN in '22 especially if UCONN doesn't sign another guard to go along with Azzi in '21. Great attitude & perspective on academics ,basketball, family & UCONN is her first choice. With Charli Collier in her ear, she might be a tough pull away from Texas though.

Ashlon's USA Basketball profile lists her favorite player as Maya Moore. She's my fave too.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

A few Saylor P highlights from last night (2/25):

https://vg.hudl.com/p-highlights/Team/78255/5e570d344205f8007c123aea/c0ed9beb_720.mp4?v=583B790C1CBBD708

 

[CTtoSanDiego]

2022 commit "Ice" Brady went for 27 and 24 (11 offensive boards) in the sectional semi-finals tonight. I was not there. Championship game is on Saturday evening. I'll be there watching that one, against Max Preps #2 ranked nationally team La Jolla Country Day, along with @EricLA and @Golden Husky I hope... and maybe another Boneyarder or two.

 

[oldude]

2022 commit "Ice" Brady went for 27 and 24 (11 offensive boards) in the sectional semi-finals tonight. I was not there. Championship game is on Saturday evening. I'll be there watching that one, against Max Preps #2 ranked nationally team La Jolla Country Day, along with @EricLA and @Golden Husky I hope... and maybe another Boneyarder or two.

It’s great that you guys can show up and support a future Husky. I did the same thing last season with Aubrey. But if you really want to do it right, may I suggest that you, EricLA & Golden Husky show up to the game in bodypaint with a large “I”, “C” & “E” respectively.....

 

[Sluconn Husky]

2/26

Paige Bueckers sat out tonight's playoff opener for Hopkins. They led by 44 at halftime anyway.

Turns out they led by 53 at the half.

 

[bluedevil]

ICE...may not go over well in certain instances

 

[eebmg]

Turns out they led by 53 at the half.

I knew paige was holding them back.

 

[HopJim]

While I typically hate hypotheticals, what does the Board think Geno would do if he had the opportunity to pick up a solid, proven 6'4"+ center as a transfer? Do we have a scholarship for another player this year?

 

[oldude]

Turns out they led by 53 at the half.

I believe MN HS teams play 18 min halfs. I assume Hopkins didn’t hold their opponent to 0 pts. Anyway you count it, playing without your best player, even vs an undermanned opponent, it’s not easy to score 53+ pts in an 18 minute half.

 

[BobbyJ]

While I typically hate hypotheticals, what does the Board think Geno would do if he had the opportunity to pick up a solid, proven 6'4"+ center as a transfer? Do we have a scholarship for another player this year?

I think he'd grab her. Always room for one more.

 

[donalddoowop]

While I typically hate hypotheticals, what does the Board think Geno would do if he had the opportunity to pick up a solid, proven 6'4"+ center as a transfer? Do we have a scholarship for another player this year?

I have wondered that for some time, even commented on it in another post. Just have to be careful about speculating.

 

[JordyG]

I have wondered that for some time, even commented on it in another post. Just have to be careful about speculating.

I won't speculate. But in general, there are quite a few 5 star juniors of size that are not happy in their current situation. With this new transfer rule looming I wouldn't be surprised if Geno hasn't accepted a few calls already.

 

[oldude]

While I typically hate hypotheticals, what does the Board think Geno would do if he had the opportunity to pick up a solid, proven 6'4"+ center as a transfer? Do we have a scholarship for another player this year?

I think he'd grab her. Always room for one more.

I have wondered that for some time, even commented on it in another post. Just have to be careful about speculating.

I can’t imagine UConn grabbing a one and done transfer next year, even if she’s a talented Big. Geno has 5 of his top 6 players returning, along with super transfer Evina, plus a talented group of 5 incoming freshmen. Taking a transfer sends the wrong message to a group of kids that will be at war every day in practice fighting for PT.

 

[JordyG]

I can’t imagine UConn grabbing a one and done transfer next year, even if she’s a talented Big. Geno has 5 of his top 6 players returning, along with super transfer Evina, plus a talented group of 5 incoming freshmen. Taking a transfer sends the wrong message to a group of kids that will be at war every day in practice fighting for PT.

Why accept a one and done when there are plenty of talented and disgruntled junior and sophomore bigs wanting a change of scenery? Also, that transfer enters with a bunch of freshmen, so in effect, she'd be part of that freshmen class and not an interloper.

 

[oldude]

Why accept a one and done when there are plenty of talented and disgruntled junior and sophomore bigs wanting a change of scenery? Also, that transfer enters with a bunch of freshmen, so in effect, she'd be part of that freshmen class and not an interloper.

Keep in mind that Amari, Saylor & Ice are not committed until they sign their NLI’s during their senior season. The last thing UConn wants is for their future recruits to have second thoughts because Geno is bringing in transfers to play ahead of them.

 

[JordyG]

Keep in mind that Amari, Saylor & Ice are not committed until they sign their NLI’s during their senior season. The last thing UConn wants is for their future recruits to have second thoughts because Geno is bringing in transfers to play ahead of them.

Accepting a junior as a transfer would mean by the time Deberry comes the transfer is a senior. By the time Ice comes, she won't be there. Saylor is not a big, but a wing, and it would affect her whether she comes or not.

 

[BobbyJ]

I can’t imagine UConn grabbing a one and done transfer next year, even if she’s a talented Big. Geno has 5 of his top 6 players returning, along with super transfer Evina, plus a talented group of 5 incoming freshmen. Taking a transfer sends the wrong message to a group of kids that will be at war every day in practice fighting for PT.

Auriemma didn’t hesitate to take Stevens when he had a veteran, talented team that was fighting for PT. IMO, his concern is winning games and NCs. This team is still small and thin inside next year and if he thinks he needs a veteran big to give ONO some help and give them a shot at a NC, I don’t think he’d hesitate now either. JMO, but I don’t think he worries about sending PT messages.

 

[DEpup]

With the 5 freshman and Evina, they will still have only 11 players next year. I say sure there is room for a good big transfer.