Former Husky Saylor to Ark. [merged thread]

[Sifaka]

Poffenbarger to Arkansas.

Raoul (@Raoul_000) Tweeted:
UConn WBB transfer Saylor Poffenbarger (6-1 SO wing, Middletown, MD) has announced her commitment to Arkansas

 

[Stoli]

 

[ConnecticutBB]

Does anyone know for sure what others schools showed interest in her. Was Arkansas ever on her list of schools prior to competing to UConn

 

[triaddukefan]

oh boy, here we go.

 

[Plebe]

Does anyone know for sure what others schools showed interest in her. Was Arkansas ever on her list of schools prior to competing to UConn

Saylor was an early commit to UConn (summer before her junior year) and at the time it was reported that she chose UConn over Maryland, Oregon and Missouri.

Saylor Poffenbarger commits to UConn - High Post Hoopshttps://highposthoops.com › 2019/07/19 › saylor-poffe...

I'm sure other schools reached out to her once she was in the portal, but Arkansas is the only one I heard about her visiting.

 

[Vowelguy]

oh boy, here we go.

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Is that regular? Carmel? Kettle?

 

[Vowelguy]

Lol
Lots of subtle jabs here

Former UConn guard Saylor Poffenbarger transfers to Arkansas

The No. 30 player in the class of 2021 will head to a fringe top 25 program.

www.theuconnblog.com

 

[GoCardinal]

Well, the academics at Arkansas must be incredibly good.

You learn something new everyday.

 

[Plebe]

Lol
Lots of subtle jabs here

Former UConn guard Saylor Poffenbarger transfers to Arkansas

The No. 30 player in the class of 2021 will head to a fringe top 25 program.

www.theuconnblog.com

"As a result, Poffenbarger will depart UConn, No. 63 in US News’ college rankings, and head to Arkansas, which comes in at No. 162 on the same list."

 

[cordarone]

The likely link is Makayla Daniels, the junior guard from Frederick MD, which is 10 miles or so away from Saylor's home in Middletown.

 

[eebmg]

So when is she eligible to play?? This semester?

 

[hoopsfan22]

So when is she eligible to play?? This semester?

Next fall. She's injured, so she probably wouldn't get much playing time even if immediately eligible anyway. Plus it makes no sense to burn an entire year of eligibility on the tail end of an injury shortened season.

 

[Carnac]

We may NEVER know ALL the reasons she decided to leave UConn. That's OK, we don't have to. We all are here in the Boneyard on a "need to know" basis. Some things are private, and we don't really need to know. We had nothing to do with her coming or leaving. She was not happy here. How can you be mad or angry at any student-athlete for wanting to leave a situation they no longer feel comfortable in?

She did the best thing she could do. She found another program that she felt was a better fit, and a place she would be happy at. At some point, the blush fell off the rose for her at UConn. By thee same token, I don't think it was necessary for her mother to "bad mouth" UConn in public on the way out. Somethings are better left unsaid and private.

Where ever athletes go, it's got to feel right. All the boxes have to be checked. Congratulations to Saylor and her family for doing what they felt was in HER best interest. I personally wish her and her family all the best during her time spent at Arkansas. I will follow her in the WBB box scores the next 4 years out of curiosity. This week we lost one and gained one (KK Bradford). We're even.

 

[Blue Ghost]

"As a result, Poffenbarger will depart UConn, No. 63 in US News’ college rankings, and head to Arkansas, which comes in at No. 162 on the same list."

I know her mom walked back some of her comments. But no need to burn bridges when you leave.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

While Saylor was a new favorite of mine who I hoped would be a valuable + Husky, beyond wishing her well I do not intent to follow her or Arkansas AND I hope this Boneyard penchant for adopting such teams does not take route. Take it to the General side of the board.

 

[eebmg]

Geez. Could have used her name.

 

[meyers7]

Best of luck to her. Hope she has a great career there.

 

[Charliebball]

She must have really liked the Arkansas style of play during the game against UConn.........

 

[Kaizen]

Well, the academics at Arkansas must be incredibly good.

You learn something new everyday.

And Arkansas also has a very good social environment ..

 

[Gannicus]

New to the boneyard. I am a Connecticut Yankee currently living in Alabama . Alabama football and Connecticut women's basketball. Two incredible programs in which the fans demand perfection. The players that attend these schools are obviously gifted athletes, but if you are not mentally tough you do not survive. How long did Mac Jones sit the bench before he got his chance. One national championship later, he is now the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots. I do not know the mental toughness of Saylor, but injuries slowed her progress. I also wonder if Saylor coming early to Uconn put her in a situation where she did not feel part of the freshmen class that she was suppose to be part of. Hopefully she will be happier at Arkansas. Good luck to her.

 

[MSSportsGuy]

I've been to Fayeteville before and it's a beautiful area and feels more midwest than southern in that part of the state. I'm still surprised since there are many programs that would have benefited from her who would have been closer to home and offered great academic environments.

This is a good get for Neighbors though and she will help the Razorbacks if she gets healthy.

 

[Argonaut]

I know her mom walked back some of her comments. But no need to burn bridges when you leave.

Where did she do that? I must have missed it…

 

[Vowelguy]

Where did she do that? I must have missed it…

Oh lawdy let’s not relive that. Just look for the Poffenbarger mom threads.

 

[Argonaut]

Oh lawdy let’s not relive that. Just look for the Poffenbarger mom threads.

Or you could have just linked the thread…?

Sorry — have been busy this week cooking and watching basketball.

 

[Vowelguy]

Or you could have just linked the thread…?

Thanks! But I’m not your servant.