Howard considering UConn?

[oldude]

Where do you get the idea that Blair doesn’t run sets? The criticism around here for years has been that players don’t have as much freedom as in a motion offense. It’s true that his sets are usually designed for someone other than the 4, though.

I’m a little spoiled. I guess running a pick and sort of a roll at the top of the key, where 95% if the time the guard shoots the ball is in fact running a set play.

 

[Confident Carl]

are we wishing and hoping or has she mentioned UConn... if not, we seem to be a lil desperate

Desperate to have a great season no, desperate to win NC Championship #12-YES!

 

[CocoHusky]

Texas A&M rebounding ace Anriel Howard visiting UConn this weekend

 

[oldude]

Texas A&M rebounding ace Anriel Howard visiting UConn this weekend

The really interesting tidbit in this article is that Howard has only 5 schools lined up for visits per her mother Che: UConn, TN, MS St, Fl St & 1 other school (SC?). I'm liking UConn's chances more and more every day.

 

[eebmg]

Very pleasantly surprised since she seems to have a southern connection. Sounds like we check off alot of boxes.

 

[Dillon77]

The really interesting tidbit in this article is that Howard has only 5 schools lined up for visits per her mother Che: UConn, TN, MS St, Fl St & 1 other school (SC?). I'm liking UConn's chances more and more every day.

Che Howard: “She (Anriel) has put a little more pressure to the whole scenario because she wants to win a championship and she wants to make sure her career path lines up accordingly, she wants to contribute. The stipulations are a lot more vigorous this time around."

If the Howards are really talking about a national championship, there's only one school in there that I can think of that fills the bill and she's visiting it this weekend. Not sure her addition to Mississippi State would make up for the loss of Vivians. And she'd be better served in her pursuit of a championship staying at Texas A&M rather than head to Tennessee and/or Florida State. Just too much reloading at both schools. Maybe Louisville as the fifth school? With Anriel taking the sole starting spot left open (by Hines-Allen's graduation), the Cardinals could make another strong run.

Stay tuned.

 

[VAMike23]

Texas A&M rebounding ace Anriel Howard visiting UConn this weekend

Great write-up ... sounds promising and she sounds like a really great student-athlete in a broad sense.

Crossing fingers that her visit goes well!

 

[MilfordHusky]

The really interesting tidbit in this article is that Howard has only 5 schools lined up for visits per her mother Che: UConn, TN, MS St, Fl St & 1 other school (SC?). I'm liking UConn's chances more and more every day.

I’m not sure how things work for transfers, but HS recruits get 5 official (paid for) visits. Perhaps the Howard family wants to not spend their own money for this, which is very understandable.

 

[oldude]

I’m not sure how things work for transfers, but HS recruits get 5 official (paid for) visits. Perhaps the Howard family wants to not spend their own money for this, which is very understandable.

From the article it sounds like mom is making the rounds with Anriel. I view that as a net positive for UConn and Geno, who will likely charm Mrs. Howard.

 

[DaddyChoc]

From the article it sounds like mom is making the rounds with Anriel. I view that as a net positive for UConn and Geno, who will likely charm Mrs. Howard.

I always thought Geno was great with Dads... and CViv was great with Moms

 

[Plebe]

Now I see, SCspur listed Mississippi State, Ville and UCONN. That leaves ND out. If that's it then, I'm liking UCONN'S chances.

Notre Dame is stacked and I'm certain the Muffet wasn't interested. She'll take on a transfer and even lie and cheat to get her immediate eligibility when she's hard up for warm bodies, but when she's flush it's a different story.

 

[MilfordHusky]

From the article it sounds like mom is making the rounds with Anriel. I view that as a net positive for UConn and Geno, who will likely charm Mrs. Howard.

CD, Marissa, and Shea always make good impressions.

 

[donalddoowop]

From the article it sounds like mom is making the rounds with Anriel. I view that as a net positive for UConn and Geno, who will likely charm Mrs. Howard.

Geno may charm Mrs. Howard but if she is too demanding she will uncharm Geno. Yes, uncharm is a word. I know it's in my dictionary.

 

[Confident Carl]

Geno may charm Mrs. Howard but if she is too demanding she will uncharm Geno. Yes, uncharm is a word. I know it's in my dictionary.

I know what you mean. Geno does not grovel and UCONN deserves respect. They earned it.

 

[mbr33ct]

she is set to graduate from A&M in three years with a major in telecommunications media studies. That major will play a factor in the school she chooses, Che Howard said.

Don't see her coming to UCONN, but wouldn't having ESPN right down the road make a lot of sense?

Not the ESPN "thing" again. From all accounts, her top priority is a team that can make a run to the Final 4 and potentially win it all. Besides, I would think Gary Blair (he could very well even suggested UConn to her) would be ok with that, if she decided on UConn and with the best coach in the country.

 

[Carnac]

Just to wet everyone’s appetite a little more. Previously, I’ve commented that Howard has some Gabulous qualities. Well it goes even further then I knew. Howard is also a track star. Her best event is the triple jump where she’s gone over 41’.

Admittedly, I know very little about Howard or Danni Williams, and you did whet my appetite. Since they're both contemplating coming to UConn, I thought I'd brush up on their bio's. I looked them up, here's what I found. For Anriel Howard - for Danni Williams.

 

[Confident Carl]

Admittedly, I know very little about Howard or Danni Williams, and you did whet my appetite. Since they're both contemplating coming to UConn, I thought I'd brush up on their bio's. I looked them up, here's what I found. For Anriel Howard - for Danni Williams.

Where did you here about Danni Williams considering a move? First time I heard about this development.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Where did you here about Danni Williams considering a move? First time I heard about this development.

She's visiting UConn along with Howard this weekend. Eligible to play immediately.

 

[Undercovervol]

The really interesting tidbit in this article is that Howard has only 5 schools lined up for visits per her mother Che: UConn, TN, MS St, Fl St & 1 other school (SC?). I'm liking UConn's chances more and more every day.

If she chooses State, they would have potentially the greatest rebounding team EVER with TM and Howard.

 

[Shmermerer]

Word is, we didn’t offer Howard. Time to move on. Not sure about Williams. I’m sure Geno is skeptical to mess up chemistry at this point. Plenty of talent to win, still. More defined roles. Sounds like he’s comfortable with what he has.

I didn’t think UCONN would. She doesn’t have a good jump shot and she’s not a good passer and doesn’t have great handles. She’s a great rebounder though. I’ll give her that!

 

[Vowelguy]

Word is, we didn’t offer Howard.

Not a surprise. It would've been crazy to not kick the tires, but I thought the chances of a match were not high.

 

[oldude]

If she chooses State, they would have potentially the greatest rebounding team EVER with TM and Howard.

Ummmm......no. UConn’s 2013-14 team went 40-0, outrebounded opponent’s by approximately 10 per game or around +400 for the season. The team started 2 1st team AA’s in the front court with 6’5” Steph & 6’4” Stewie, and frequently would also play 6’4” Kia Stokes up front with the 2 AA’s.

That was the greatest rebounding team EVER.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Ummmm.no. UConn’s 2013-14 team went 40-0, outrebounded opponent’s by approximately 10 per game or around +400 for the season. The team started 2 1st team AA’s in the front court with 6’5” Steph & 6’4” Stewie, and frequently would also play 6’4” Kia Stokes up front with the 2 AA’s.

That was the greatest rebounding team EVER.

That UConn team was +12 in rebound margin. The last two Baylor teams were +20 and +18.

 

[oldude]

That UConn team was +12 in rebound margin. The last two Baylor teams were +20 and +18.

You’re comparing a UConn team that played and beat 15 ranked teams vs two Baylor teams that faced more cupcakes then you see at a school bake sale. I’ll take the 2013-14 Huskies.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

You’re comparing a UConn team that played and beat 15 ranked teams vs two Baylor teams that faced more cupcakes then you see at a school bake sale. I’ll take the 2013-14 Huskies.

I was actually talking about the 14-15 team that rebounded better.

I get that Baylor doesn't face the same competition that UConn does but they were still an incredible rebounding team, not just against lesser opponents.