Grad Transfer Evelyn Adebayo commits to UConn

[Carnac]

depth? I would expect her to start..... Nice addition

I was thinking the same thing but decided not to post it. I didn’t want to jump the gun, but pending who else Geno brings in, I concur with your observation. A very nice addition to be sure.

This takes pressure off of Aubrey Griffin to start as Christyn was forced to as a freshman. Evie appears to be a player that is not afraid of contact on either end of the court. Like Collier, she’ll get in there and bang bodies for rebounds.

She has no idea how many new fans and boosters she picked up today. Now all of the nervous Nellies can step back from the ledge. I think we’re going to be ok. I still look for Geno to bring in two more players, Westbrook and a BIG.

 

[MilfordHusky]

She has no idea how many new fans and boosters she picked up today.

An ENTIRE State!

 

[eebmg]

An ENTIRE State!

UConn Nation >> Entire State

 

[Vowelguy]

So ... an Italian, a Brit, a Pole, and a Southerner walk onto a BB court ....

 

[Charliebball]

not sure how much of a scorer she will be in the UConn system but Evelyn certainly is a valuable addition as a rebounder and defender..........if there are no other recruits up front, hopefully she can team up with Camara to give UConn a consistent physical court presence

 

[Jaybird65]

I hope you get an informed answer. I am also curious about whether grads have to enter the portal, and whether they can be repped by an agent. By a paid agent?

Definitely not a paid agent. They may use an adviser of some type that can assist, but they also cannot be paid. Technically cannot be anyone in a position to influence her towards representation after her eligibility is exhausted.

 

[Crossover]

Definitely not a paid agent. They may use an adviser of some type that can assist, but they also cannot be paid. Technically cannot be anyone in a position to influence her towards representation after her eligibility is exhausted.

Thanks.

 

[ABCDFE]

Sounds like Pheesa's replacement, now if we can only get one for Lou.

Cant Ania be Lou's replacement?

 

[JordyG]

He’s the one I really wanted from there.

His testosterone levels appear to be a little high. I'm demanding a recount though.

 

[meyers7]

When it rains it, pours. Though the commitment-a-day pace is going to be hard to keep...

Geez I am heading out of town this weekend. Almost afraid to now. Afraid I will miss another commitment.

Welcome Ms Adebayo. Being from London, I do hope she's an Arsenal fan.

 

[Vowelguy]

Cant Ania be Lou's replacement?

Well I'm just glad we don't have exorbitant expectations for her.

 

[oldude]

I hope you get an informed answer. I am also curious about whether grads have to enter the portal, and whether they can be repped by an agent. By a paid agent?

Paying a personal trainer/coach is perfectly acceptable for an amateur but once you get into paying an agent to represent you, I think you're now in the realm of professionalism.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Cant Ania be Lou's replacement?

Yes she can. Techically Lou has duel citizenship, at least for basketball purposes. Karlie plays for GB on their National team. So one Brit for another..............Hear Hear!!

 

[winlots]

I like the pickup a lot, but based on the photo standing next to Geno, she does not appear to be 6-1. The good news is pretty much all the players have their height exaggerated.

SLU: Noticed that too. But he probably has his dancing shores on for such photo ops, eh?

 

[cferraro04]

How cool is that...Evelyn comes from one of my Alma Mater schools. I went to Murray State Univesity in 1974-1976 where I went to graduate school for an MS in Fishery Biology. Racers basketball was big on campus...as they sold out their gym for every home game. A lot of the players on the men's team were from the greater New York area so the teams played fast and loose and the games were exciting.

 

[Vowelguy]

I went to Murray State Univesity in 1974-1976 where I went to graduate school for an MS in Fishery Biology.

Did you ever get to meet Murray?

 

[MSGRET]

Cant Ania be Lou's replacement?

Let's hope so, we shall see in November.

 

[meyers7]

Did you ever get to meet Murray?

John passed in 1842.

 

[MSGRET]

After watching the video, she seems to have some Gabby in her passing, some Lou in her 3 pt shooting, and a lot of Pheesa in her drop back shot around the basket. I believe that she will be a welcome addition to the 2019-20 season. Hopefully she can help the seniors get their NC.

 

[oldude]

One more thought on Evelyn. In the highlight film, she appears to be the tallest player on the floor for Murray St, and is typically matched up against the opposing team's center, and yet, she creates fits for opposing Bigs. I consider TN's 6'3" Cheridene Green their best interior defender, and there are several occasions on the film where Evelyn just flat out abuses her. At UConn, Evelyn will get to play the 4 and be matched up against smaller defenders she can overpower. At the same time, with Liv and Evelyn on the court together, Megan could move to the 3 to play against smaller wings that she can overpower. It's going to be a lot of fun next year to watch UConn be the physical team.

 

[Vowelguy]

passed in 1842.

1842? But he was so good at WJM !

 

[CBus13]

She posted a photo of herself with her friend 6'3" Cheridene Green.

 

[oldude]

She posted a photo of herself with her friend 6'3" Cheridene Green.

So for those questioning Evelyn's listed 6'1" height, Cheridene is listed at 6'3". Hopefully we can get a picture of Evelyn next to Bria Hartley so we can be certain.

 

[ktuck911]

love the way she doesn't play scared.. has that dog in her game.. I don't think she'll wilt on the bench if she gets pulled...

 

[Ozimoto]

Well if nothing else from the video she can get up and down the court so she will definitely help in transition.

I tend to temper my expectations of what the season will be like until games are being played, but things are definitely looking up. This is why the "To Early Top 25" articles are so absurd.