February 2021 UConn Recruiting Thread

[CocoHusky]

The NCAA just extended the dead period for recruiting for all sports to May 31 which is essentially the end academic calendar. Geno was recently quoted as saying unlike some other schools he though UCONN was in good shape because of the work that was put in by the staff prior to the Pandemic in getting to know these kids. Hopefully the staff has spent quality time with PAtterson and she the next to commit to UCONN.

NCAA Division I Council extends recruiting dead period for all sports through May 31

The NCAA Division I Council announced Wednesday that the recruiting dead period for all sports has been extended through May 31, continuing a ban on in-person recruiting that has been in place since the coronavirus pandemic began last March.

www.espn.com

 

[BobbyJ]

The NCAA just extended the dead period for recruiting for all sports to May 31 which is essentially the end academic calendar. Geno was recently quoted as saying unlike some other schools he though UCONN was in good shape because of the work that was put in by the staff prior to the Pandemic in getting to know these kids. Hopefully the staff has spent quality time with PAtterson and she the next to commit to UCONN.

NCAA Division I Council extends recruiting dead period for all sports through May 31

The NCAA Division I Council announced Wednesday that the recruiting dead period for all sports has been extended through May 31, continuing a ban on in-person recruiting that has been in place since the coronavirus pandemic began last March.

www.espn.com

Don't jinx it!

 

[Sluconn Husky]

How does a kid from Ontario play AAU with a San Diego kid? Somebody got a private jet?

Ontario, California. Who knew there was such a place?

 

[BobbyJ]

Ontario, California. Who knew there was such a place?

Wow, I didn't. No wonder her favorites are West Coast. Another one to Stanford? 🤕

 

[MilfordHusky]

Chino, CA. Hmmm....
Why does that sound familiar? 😉

Some kid, now a grown-up GOAT, used to beat the pants off other players in Chino!

 

[dtbtbtb]

Geno's face while watching these 30-ft threes and behind-the-back moves would be something to behold:

wow....this kid is impressive! she's got some Paige in her...

 

[Cornell Lt]

The NCAA extended the dead period for recruiting through May 31.

 

[Carnac]

Two new players of interest going by Chris Dailey's social media follows, both from 2023.


Chloe Briggs, 5-11 guard from Chino! California

Riley Stack, 6-4 wing/forward from Piedmont South Carolina


Briggs averaged ::gulp:: 33.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 4.9 steals on 44% shooting, 35% from three as a freshman

Stack is averaging 17.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 6 blocks, 2 assists, and 2 steals on 43% shooting as a sophomore. She shot 58% as a freshman.

A little over 20 years ago, UConn showed interest in another player from that city....................Diana Taurasi. She attended Don Antonio Lugo High School, where she was the recipient of the 2000 Cheryl Miller Award, presented by the Los Angeles Times to the best player in Southern California.

She was also named the 2000 Naismith and Parade Magazine National High School Player of the Year, and the 1999 and 2000 Ms. Basketball State Player of the Year. To say Dee had a good junior and senior year would be an understatement. If UConn offers her, let's hope they have the same luck with her they did with Dee.

 

[Carnac]

wow....this kid is impressive! she's got some Paige in her...

I've been to these gyms many times for holiday tournament and summer league games. Glendora HS and Ontario Christian HS.

 

[cohenzone]

wow....this kid is impressive! she's got some Paige in her...

Any kid who shoots 100% from 25 feet would be on my list. Crazy range but what’s her 3 point %? That tells me the whole picture.

 

[ConwayGmck]

Two new players of interest going by Chris Dailey's social media follows, both from 2023.


Chloe Briggs, 5-11 guard from Chino! California

Riley Stack, 6-4 wing/forward from Piedmont South Carolina


Briggs averaged ::gulp:: 33.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 4.9 steals on 44% shooting, 35% from three as a freshman

Stack is averaging 17.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 6 blocks, 2 assists, and 2 steals on 43% shooting as a sophomore. She shot 58% as a freshman.

Riley has a way to go, but hopefully Dawn Staley and staff will be watching her consistently and offers if possible, with her being a South Carolina legacy......

 

[donalddoowop]

Riley has a way to go, but hopefully Dawn Staley and staff will be watching her consistently and offers if possible, with her being a South Carolina legacy......

You take Riley, we will take Chloe.

 

[visitingcock]

Riley Stack (23'):

Daughter of former Gamecock Forward in the 90's 6-11 Ryan Stack. Grew up in Tennessee according to Vols, but is playing this year at Wren High School just outside of Greenville, SC (near Clemson). No word on Dawn's interest. Unless the prospect talks to someone. Dawn doesn't leak any recruiting info. Of course, no visits this year.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Any kid who shoots 100% from 25 feet would be on my list. Crazy range but what’s her 3 point %? That tells me the whole picture.

35% last year.

 

[JordyG]

Geno's face while watching these 30-ft threes and behind-the-back moves would be something to behold:

There's a lot of game to unpack here. I'd like to see how she fares against stiffer competition and if she can make any of the U teams.

 

[JordyG]

Geno's face while watching these 30-ft threes and behind-the-back moves would be something to behold:

You mean Geno's head shake.

 

[CocoHusky]

Riley has a way to go, but hopefully Dawn Staley and staff will be watching her consistently and offers if possible, with her being a South Carolina legacy......

A ways to go how? Just asking from a curiosity stand point. The need for upper body strength is evident.

 

[ConwayGmck]

A ways to go how? Just asking from a curiosity stand point. The need for upper body strength is evident.

Well you kinda answered your own question. But ANY prospect who is just a sophomore has room to further develop their skills, regardless of how skilled they are at the time.....

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Last summer I mentioned the current top player in the 2026 class, Jenica Lewis from Iowa. You can see those posts in this link.

June 2020 UCONN recruiting thread

:eek: If she is 6' 5", the BY would want her deep in the post. Not me. I want her standing behind the arc at the top of the key, firing passes, draining 3's and making ESPN highlights with unconscious moves to the hoop. :)

the-boneyard.com

Lewis is a mega talent who said UConn is her dream school in one of the videos at the link above. Well, Chris Dailey just started following her on Twitter.


Couple 2020 highlight packages below:

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[MilfordHusky]

Jenica was in 6th grade in those videos. She plays like a 10th grader. Reminds me of the Cheryl Reeve story about going into her fitness center and watching Paige working out as a 6th grader.

 

[Alydar]

Shame. Well, she had her shot at playing a lot more this year. Too late now.

Actually it was her school that refused to "graduate" her. She tried. It would have been an historic moment if she had jumped in a month ago. Her skills are somewhat different from Bueckers but she is at that level. For the next few years ESPN will fruitlessly search the country for a backcourt to match.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

2/19

Amari DeBerry scored 29 points although Williamsville South lost by 30 on Friday.

 

[chrissaran]

I'll take Aaliyah Edwards over Aliyah Boston over their 4 year career.

 

[ABCDFE]

I'll take Aaliyah Edwards over Aliyah Boston over their 4 year career.

Could you imagine Boston playing with Paige. I mean Paige would get her the ball exactly where she should 99% of the time. Boston is very very good now but she missed out on an opportunity to play with someone that would’ve made her even better.

 

[Zinethar]

I've seen Paige and Boston play together in USA basketball and bet I will get to see it many more times in the future :

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Could you imagine Boston playing with Paige. I mean Paige would get her the ball exactly where she should 99% of the time. Boston is very very good now but she missed out on an opportunity to play with someone that would’ve made her even better.

Destanni Henderson is pretty darn good. Boston has an issue a bit similar to ONO's in that she tends to get surrounded when fed in the post.

 

[SVCBeercats]

Any kid who shoots 100% from 25 feet would be on my list. Crazy range but what’s her 3 point %? That tells me the whole picture.

The whole picture is at this link.

Chloe Briggs' High School Basketball Stats

Check out Chloe Briggs' high school sports stats, including updates while playing basketball at Ontario Christian High School (CA).

www.maxpreps.com

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Caroline Ducharme doing things she does:

 

[BobbyJ]

Caroline Ducharme doing things she does:

Did you see the 3 steps leading into the shot?