Geno Will Double Down

[Dougie]

Like many of my fellow Boneyarders, I was extremely disappointed that we didn't land Aliyah Boston. So be it. But I was actually more surprised by the many posts I viewed that were already writing Geno's obituary.

Please let us not underestimate Geno Auriemma. You don't build one of, if not THE best sports dynasties in collegiate history without a fire in your belly. Geno is as competitive as anybody. I believe he will take the disappointment of this year's recruiting and will redouble his efforts to the long term future of this program.

Maybe because it's Thanksgiving or maybe I'm just in a reflective mood, but I'm so thankful for all the joy this program has given to all of us over the years. And trust me, it ain't over.

BTW, don't forget about this year's team. I think they'll be playing with a chip on their shoulders.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

 

[01Neaggrad02]

All the new posters who want to start crap..... So annoying. Thanks for your post. Geno will figure it out

 

[BroadwayVa]

Like many of my fellow Boneyarders, I was extremely disappointed that we didn't land Aliyah Boston. So be it. But I was actually more surprised by the many posts I viewed that were already writing Geno's obituary.

Please let us not underestimate Geno Auriemma. You don't build one of, if not THE best sports dynasties in collegiate history without a fire in your belly. Geno is as competitive as anybody. I believe he will take the disappointment of this year's recruiting and will redouble his efforts to the long term future of this program.

Maybe because it's Thanksgiving or maybe I'm just in a reflective mood, but I'm so thankful for all the joy this program has given to all of us over the years. And trust me, it ain't over.

BTW, don't forget about this year's team. I think they'll be playing with a chip on their shoulders.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

I've been a UC WCBB fan for a long long time. I watched every game I could in the very lean (very few too) lean years. I like winning, I hate losing but these young women that I followed gave me joy in the losses and in the wins. I felt their heart breaking in the losses and my saddness was not for me but for them. I have felt the pain of some being relegated to the bench or a sharp tongue; to me that's what I'm supposed to do as a fan of these kids; being protective.
I don't know if when two people manage, coach a team that wins so often that it can be called a dynasty. Maybe when Shea takes over and continues winning that will start the dynasty. As one knee deep in UC WBB I call it glorious, simply amazingly glorious!
So, win or lose by one point or two; I'll be there blaming Geno or Christine or Shea which honestly is an insult to the opponents, but that's just me.

 

[UconnMark]

Let's see, in the last 200 games, the women have only won 197 of them. THREE LOSSES! That's unacceptable. I'm giving up and I'm going to start watching some of those old Bowling For Dollars shows instead. Or the Canadian Curling championship.

 

[CTOldSchool]

Let's see, in the last 200 games, the women have only won 197 of them. THREE LOSSES! That's unacceptable. I'm giving up and I'm going to start watching some of those old Bowling For Dollars shows instead. Or the Canadian Curling championship.

Chief, all that matters at CT is winning championships. Last count 0-2 the last 2 years after 4 years of Stewie (the most decorated female player in the world?). You are right CT HAD a fabulous run. THAT'S THE POINT! There are NO GUARANTEES of that continuing. In fact you can bet it will not continue. Geno doesnt seem to be working at recruiting to maintain that level. Does he think the CT name is enough (cuz it apparently ain't)? Is he getting outworked by ND, SC, BAY, TX? Unfortunately, Geno (and by association all of you) are in for a rude awakening. The playing field has leveled for the top 6-7 teams. We will see how good Geno really is.

 

[Biff]

Chief, all that matters at CT is winning championships.

Ummm, that may be true for you, but it its not true for everyone.

 

[Stinger92860]

This recruiting season is not over.

 

[CTOldSchool]

Not over? If you are referring to Jones I believe she is the last uncommitted player in ESPN's Top 100. That would be a great (AND MUCH NEEDED!) get. I would expect to get Jones. I wouldnt expect UConn to virtually wiff (sans Griffin) on an entire recruiting class. Do recruits "flip" in NCAA womens bball? I hope so. I dont think I've seen anyone flip before. Even EDD, D'JB and AEH showed up at UConn before they left.

 

[Charliebball]

This recruiting season is not over.

that's very true......................Ms Jones could turn this whole thing around with one simple signature...................I think it would be a fitting way to end the 2019 recruiting cycle but I'm not counting on it.........

 

[Carnac]

This recruiting season is not over.

This was the EARLY signing period. There is still plenty of time to find players in the 2019 class that can come in next year, including JC and graduate transfers, or that hidden raw talented gem that fell through the cracks and failed to be recognize as a top rated talent. The regular D1 Basketball signing period is April 17, 2019 to May 15, 2019. The ship is still moored to the dock. It's not going anywhere until the late spring.

I realize that Geno does not like junior college transfers, but it is an option. Right now my guess is that all options that are available and on the table must be explored. All of the hoopGurlz top 100 players are signed except #1 Haley Jones and #68 Kennedy Tucker, a 5-10 pg from NLR H.S. East Campus (AR). There are still many players not in the top 100 that are available.

This is the pool that the mid-majors who can't compete with the elite division 1 programs in recruiting find their players. Just because a player is not ranked in the top 100 or a McD all American does not mean she can't play. I've seen many UConn opponents that were not top 100 that I would have liked to have seen on UConn's roster. Some were more talented than our reserves.

Only 1 other AAC program besides UConn signed a top 100 player from the HoopGurlz 2019 class. Memphis signed #80 Lanetta Williams. Don't let a player's ranking or non ranking fool you. Some of the players ranked in the top 100 of most rating services are never heard from once the leave high school.

All I'm saying here is that the well is not dry. There still may be 1-2 players unsigned that can hook on with UConn (and be glad to come) and help them win some games next year.

 

[BroadwayVa]

Let's see, in the last 200 games, the women have only won 197 of them. THREE LOSSES! That's unacceptable. I'm giving up and I'm going to start watching some of those old Bowling For Dollars shows instead. Or the Canadian Curling championship.

Me too, I like those Canadian curling contests. My Dad, a native Canadian, tried to compete. However they told him to come back when he had hair. Last year the Shirley Temple ringlets won, did you see that match, just thrilling albeit quiet.

 

[BroadwayVa]

This was the EARLY signing period. There is still plenty of time to find players in the 2019 class that can come in next year, including JC and graduate transfers, or that hidden raw talented gem that fell through the cracks and failed to be recognize as a top rated talent. The regular D1 Basketball signing period is April 17, 2019 to May 15, 2019. The ship is still moored to the dock. It's not going anywhere until the late spring.

I realize that Geno does not like junior college transfers, but it is an option. Right now my guess is all options that are available and on the table must be explored. All of the top 100 players are signed, but there are still many players not in the top 100 that are available. This is the pool that the mid-majors who can't compete with the elite division 1 programs in recruiting find their players. Just because a player is not ranked in the top 100 does not mean she can't play. I've seen many UConn opponents that were not top 100 that I would have liked to see on UConn's roster.

Only 1 other AAC program besides UConn signed a top 100 player from the HoopGurlz 2019 class. Memphis signed #80 Lanetta Williams. Don't let a player's ranking or non ranking fool you. Some of the players ranked in the top 100 of most rating services are never heard from once the leave high school.

If I recall Uconn actually got one of those lesser players during the April/May signing period--if memory doesn't fail me --it was something like Megan Walker???
Scoop you always make these posts entertaining.

 

[Carnac]

If I recall Uconn actually got one of those lesser players during the April/May signing period--if memory doesn't fail me --it was something like Megan Walker???
Scoop you always make these posts entertaining.

No Broadway. Walker was the #1 player in her class of 2017. She signed her LOI on Nov 10, 2016 during the early signing period as the narrative below notes "a few weeks before her senior season".

 

[BroadwayVa]

No Broadway. Walker was the #1 player in her class of 2017. She signed her LOI on Nov 10, 2016 during the early signing period as the copy notes below BEFORE her senior season.

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Thanks for the memory push. I appreciate it. Thank you

 

[MilfordHusky]

I believe that Meg, Liv, and Christyn all announced during the Nov. signing period of their respective senior years. All made the Boneyard nervous, but all were worth waiting for.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Late signees over the past 8 years or so included Shoni Schimmel and Sabrina Ionescu.

 

[TitleTown]

This was the EARLY signing period. There is still plenty of time to find players in the 2019 class that can come in next year, including JC and graduate transfers, or that hidden raw talented gem that fell through the cracks and failed to be recognize as a top rated talent. The regular D1 Basketball signing period is April 17, 2019 to May 15, 2019. The ship is still moored to the dock. It's not going anywhere until the late spring.

I realize that Geno does not like junior college transfers, but it is an option. Right now my guess is that all options that are available and on the table must be explored. All of the hoopGurlz top 100 players are signed except #1 Haley Jones and #68 Kennedy Tucker, a 5-10 pg from NLR H.S. East Campus (AR). There are still many players not in the top 100 that are available.

This is the pool that the mid-majors who can't compete with the elite division 1 programs in recruiting find their players. Just because a player is not ranked in the top 100 or a McD all American does not mean she can't play. I've seen many UConn opponents that were not top 100 that I would have liked to have seen on UConn's roster. Some were more talented than our reserves.

Only 1 other AAC program besides UConn signed a top 100 player from the HoopGurlz 2019 class. Memphis signed #80 Lanetta Williams. Don't let a player's ranking or non ranking fool you. Some of the players ranked in the top 100 of most rating services are never heard from once the leave high school.

All I'm saying here is that the well is not dry. There still may be 1-2 players unsigned that can hook on with UConn (and be glad to come) and help them win some games next year.

Jones is the ONLY player available that can help UConn.

 

[Carnac]

Jones is the ONLY player available that can help UConn.

What happens if she doesn’t come as many posters here fear she won’t? Then what?

 

[JonathanXIV]

Chief, all that matters at CT is winning championships. Last count 0-2 the last 2 years after 4 years of Stewie (the most decorated female player in the world?). You are right CT HAD a fabulous run. THAT'S THE POINT! There are NO GUARANTEES of that continuing. In fact you can bet it will not continue. Geno doesnt seem to be working at recruiting to maintain that level. Does he think the CT name is enough (cuz it apparently ain't)? Is he getting outworked by ND, SC, BAY, TX? Unfortunately, Geno (and by association all of you) are in for a rude awakening. The playing field has leveled for the top 6-7 teams. We will see how good Geno really is.

I'll take that bet. You, my friend, have a very, very short memory when it comes to UConn basketball.

 

[southofnorth]

Can this forum go a week without an apocalyptic thread? I’m a huge WCBB fan. My love for UConn is unmatched by most other things in life, but come on y’all. This is getting a bit ridiculous.

 

[Twolf]

Chief, all that matters at CT is winning championships. Last count 0-2 the last 2 years after 4 years of Stewie (the most decorated female player in the world?). You are right CT HAD a fabulous run. THAT'S THE POINT! There are NO GUARANTEES of that continuing. In fact you can bet it will not continue. Geno doesnt seem to be working at recruiting to maintain that level. Does he think the CT name is enough (cuz it apparently ain't)? Is he getting outworked by ND, SC, BAY, TX? Unfortunately, Geno (and by association all of you) are in for a rude awakening. The playing field has leveled for the top 6-7 teams. We will see how good Geno really is.

So we will see how good Geno is? Let’s see, he’s been at UConn since 1985, won 11 national championships, Olympic gold medals, won over 1,025 college games, and averaged over 30 wins a season. Just exactly how long is it going to take to see how good he really is? When Geno was able to sign KLS, CD, or Pheesa was it because the other coaches weren’t working hard enough? It is not a rude awakening to predict the level of winning won’t continue, that’s just simply not realistic, what is astonishing is that it happened in the first place. Maybe get a clue to reality in D-1 sports before the next rant. BTW, would you then tell your team how their seasons the past two years were failures since championships are all that matter?

 

[HuskyFan1125]

All the new posters who want to start crap..... So annoying. Thanks for your post. Geno will figure it out

Couldn’t agree more!!!!

 

[TitleTown]

What happens if she doesn’t come as many posters here fear she won’t? Then what?

Wait until class of 2020

 

[eebmg]

Wait until class of 2020

or enter a 3 x 3 league.

 

[hoopsfan22]

What happens if she doesn’t come as many posters here fear she won’t? Then what?

Then we do what we had to do in 2014 when the only one to sign with UConn was Saniya Chong: we go out and get a Tierney Lawlor and Brianna Pulido.

 

[TitleTown]

Then we do what we had to do in 2014 when the only one to sign with UConn was Saniya Chong: we go out and get a Tierney Lawlor and Brianna Pulido.

How does that help the team?

 

[Chong-Master]

Everyone needs to "Chill- Out" concerning the 2019/2020 recruiting class. UCONN Fans apparently have forgotten that a true diamond in the rough in Aubrey Griffin, who has already committed. With all of these posts concerning Boston going to South Carolina and the uncertainty regarding Jones, it sounds like everyone from UCONN is going to jump off the XL Center Building. A program such as the one that Geno has at UCONN will be just fine. I am sure he and his coaching staff has plan #1, plan #2, plan # 3, plan #4, and plan #5 in place, all with contingencies built in. So take go have a good stiff drink, relax, and enjoy this season.

 

[Charliebball]

Late signees over the past 8 years or so included Shoni Schimmel and Sabrina Ionescu.

they were recognized players that were still available, they just took their time deciding where they wanted to play.................let's face facts, after Jones there are no highly ranked players remaining...............perhaps a graduate transfer..................Geno will need to be all in on the 2020 class with a minimum of four high quality signings..............if UConn can't accomplish that with so many excellent players in the class, then there really will be reason to be concerned

 

[Charliebball]

Everyone needs to "Chill- Out" concerning the 2019/2020 recruiting class. UCONN Fans apparently have forgotten that a true diamond in the rough in Aubrey Griffin, who has already committed. With all of these posts concerning Boston going to South Carolina and the uncertainty regarding Jones, it sounds like everyone from UCONN is going to jump off the XL Center Building. A program such as the one that Geno has at UCONN will be just fine. I am sure he and his coaching staff has plan #1, plan #2, plan # 3, plan #4, and plan #5 in place, all with contingencies built in. So take go have a good stiff drink, relax, and enjoy this season.

I'm certainly not planning any suicidal jumps but I really don't think there is a plan B for 2019 other then a possible transfer be it graduate or otherwise.................as Geno admitted when ONO signed, he was really relieved because she was their last shot in that class.................I'm sure he was counting on signing a minimum of two out of the four offered recruits, preferably three but perhaps luck isn't on his side this year................of course the signing of Haley Jones would take much of the sting out of it................perhaps lady luck will shine on Geno one more time................my fingers are crossed.............

 

[Ewekon]

Chief, all that matters at CT is winning championships. Last count 0-2 the last 2 years after 4 years of Stewie (the most decorated female player in the world?). You are right CT HAD a fabulous run. THAT'S THE POINT! There are NO GUARANTEES of that continuing. In fact you can bet it will not continue. Geno doesnt seem to be working at recruiting to maintain that level. Does he think the CT name is enough (cuz it apparently ain't)? Is he getting outworked by ND, SC, BAY, TX? Unfortunately, Geno (and by association all of you) are in for a rude awakening. The playing field has leveled for the top 6-7 teams. We will see how good Geno really is.

Thank you for your interest in UConn basketball.