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Howard considering UConn?

Sluconn Husky said:
It should be pointed out that she's hit 11 threes in her career on 33 attempts. Doubt Geno would even allow her to take threes at UConn. Not much point of having her on the roster if she's not using her quickness and athleticism inside.
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Actually Howard was 12-39 from 3pt range this year which is even lower. She also shot only 44% from 2. She does not have a good mid range jumper. She gets most of her makes right at the basket which a lot came from offensive putbacks. I watched her play a lot this year. Great athlete, but I don’t see her fitting a role very well at UCONN. JMO.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
It should be pointed out that she's hit 11 threes in her career on 33 attempts. Doubt Geno would even allow her to take threes at UConn. Not much point of having her on the roster if she's not using her quickness and athleticism inside.
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Why not if she got confidence in the shot. 33% isn't bad without concentrating on it. We don't know what the instruction TXAM was on her shot options. She may want to develop her shot and be close to ESPN as well as NY media market. Also getting to a FF might be nice for her even if she does come off the bench. I can't see her starting just because it would take time to learn the offense.
 
Confident Carl said:
If she does transfer, Howard will be eligible to play right away as a graduate transfer — 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.
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Anyone hear about ESPN. I think they are kind of close to Storrs. I can remember when a potential recruit wanted to see the ESPN facilities and someone complained about it. If Media Studies are a major factor, I would have to think UConn would be in the mix.
 
What I will say about her from watching her play is she shows a blue collar chip on her shoulder I'll show you sort of demeanor which I think the blue blood UConn women could use a little of. Mind you I love our players but they lack an edge especially now without Kia.
 
HuskeyinSC said:
Anyone hear about ESPN. I think they are kind of close to Storrs. I can remember when a potential recruit wanted to see the ESPN facilities and someone complained about it. If Media Studies are a major factor, I would have to think UConn would be in the mix.
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We've been saying that, especially because Rebecca Lobo has a prominent role at ESPN. UCONN Women are also. featured on SNY. Geno has his own show on SNY.
UConn programming

Time will tell what happens.
 
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Shmermerer said:
Actually Howard was 12-39 from 3pt range this year which is even lower. She also shot only 44% from 2. She does not have a good mid range jumper. She gets most of her makes right at the basket which a lot came from offensive putbacks. I watched her play a lot this year. Great athlete, but I don’t see her fitting a role very well at UCONN. JMO.
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A&M runs basically no offensive sets to get players open shots, so 44% is probably pretty good shooting on a team where it’s every player for themselves. As information, FOY Chennedy Carter shot only 44% as well.

Put Howard in UConn’s motion offense with 4 teammates who all pass the ball and she would easily shoot over 50%.
 
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Confident Carl said:
We've been saying that, especially because Rebecca Lobo has a prominent role at ESPN. UCONN Women are also. featured on SNY. Geno has his own show on SNY.
UConn programming

Time will tell what happens.
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I believe Rebecca's biggest fan is Sam Brunelle...............could or couldn't close the deal on that one depending on who you believe
 
oldude said:
A&M runs basically no offensive sets to get players open shots, so 44% is probably pretty good shooting on a team where it’s every player for themselves. As information, FOY Chennedy Carter shot only 44% as well.

Put Howard in UConn’s motion offense with 4 teammates who all pass the ball and she would easily shoot over 50%.
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The more I think about this whole Anriel Howard situation, it make most sense that she comes to play for a Geno and UCONN. She is the perfect puzzle piece to fill the void of Gabby and Stevens. UCONN has the National exposure and the access to major Women's Bball sports networks.

I like UCONN's chances especially with the loss of Stevens. For all I know the decision has already been made and they are working on the PR effect of adding Anriel.
 
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Charliebball said:
I believe Rebecca's biggest fan is Sam Brunelle.....could or couldn't close the deal on that one depending on who you believe
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I know that Geno and Rebecca are very close, but I had no idea that Geno empowered her to offer scholarships to HS recruits? :rolleyes:
 
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bbballfan23 said:
Word is, Howard is coming on an official this weekend to Storrs! Yes, I was one that doubted they would take her, especially for just one year but it seems they do want her. We could definitely use her!!!
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Please put her on a plane to Corvallis, OR (via the Portland, OR Airport) after her visit to UCONN.
 
Howard visited Fl State last weekend so, her visiting Stoors isn't surprising although I haven't seen this confirmed anywhere.
 
Confident Carl said:
The more I think about this whole Anriel Howard situation, it make most sense that she comes to play for a Geno and UCONN. She is the perfect puzzle piece to fill the void of Gabby and Stevens. UCONN has the National exposure and the access to major Women's Bball sports networks.

I like UCONN's chances especially with the lose of Stevens. For all I know the decision has already been made and they are working on the PR effect of adding Anriel.
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I think she is an interesting combination of Gabby and Azura -- she has Gabby's athleticism (not quite to the same degree) but not her passing ability, passes as well as Azura, defends better than Azura, not as well as Gabby. What she has above both is a sense for where the ball's going when it's shot. I think more than half her points are from offensive rebounds.

I've been worried that, lest she come to UConn, she'd get in Napheesa's way, but she's often 10-15 feet from the basket when the shot goes up and still somehow manages to get inside position. And while she doesn't leap quite like Gabby, you'll just see her arm come up through a scrum and she comes down with the ball.

As others have said, I think she has a real potential to fit into a disciplined offense.
 
oldude said:
A&M runs basically no offensive sets to get players open shots, so 44% is probably pretty good shooting on a team where it’s every player for themselves. As information, FOY Chennedy Carter shot only 44% as well.

Put Howard in UConn’s motion offense with 4 teammates who all pass the ball and she would easily shoot over 50%.
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While true about A&M’s offense, there a big difference from a guard shooting 44% and a post shooting 44%. Defenders sagged off of Howard outside 15ft so she had wide open looks a lot of the time and missed way more than she made. Like I said before, most of her makes were off offensive rebounds and within 5ft of the hoop. I think Camara will do more for UCONN from what I saw her freshmen year at Kentucky.
 
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Shmermerer said:
While true about A&M’s offense, there a big difference from a guard shooting 44% and a post shooting 44%. Defenders sagged off of Howard outside 15ft so she had wide open looks a lot of the time and missed way more than she made. Like I said before, most of her makes were off offensive rebounds and within 5ft of the hoop. I think Camara will do more for UCONN from what I saw her freshmen year at Kentucky.
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I’d love to see Touly step up, and I know she dealt with a knee injury for much of the season, but at times she struggled to make wide open layups, and we don’t know if her knee issues will be chronic in nature.

Howard is what she is, an athletic rebounding machine who’ll get you points in the paint, and is battle tested from 3 seasons in the SEC. She’s a much better bet than Touly, imo.
 
SCspur said:
Howard visited Fl State last weekend so, her visiting Stoors isn't surprising although I haven't seen this confirmed anywhere.
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Wait, I thought her mom said that all the schools she was considering had reached the Sweet 16. Florida State lost in the second round to Buffalo.
 
Plebe said:
Wait, I thought her mom said that all the schools she was considering had reached the Sweet 16. Florida State lost in the second round to Buffalo.
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From my understanding that's what was declared in the beginning but I've come to learn more coaches are getting involved in the process. She is set to visit Miss St next week (after visiting stoors this weekend) the following weekend she will visit Louisville then she will take time off for final exams then will visit UCLA and South Carolina in May and afterwards she will make a descision.
 
SCspur said:
From my understanding that's what was declared in the beginning but I've come to learn more coaches are getting involved in the process. She is set to visit Miss St next week (after visiting stoors this weekend) the following weekend she will visit Louisville then she will take time off for final exams then will visit UCLA and South Carolina in May and afterwards she will make a descision.
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Thanks, Just want to make sure she visits Storrs CT and not Stoors. LOL!
 
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SCspur said:
Sorry about the misspellings
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No need. I do it myself from time to time.

Have you heard from credible sources that she is visiting Storrs? If she ends up visiting I would imagine that Geno would be very interested in Anriel. I figure Geno will be honest in his assessment of the opportunity but also keenly aware whether or not she would fit in (chemistry, Phessa and Kati Lou will provide valuable input) with the returning players. If all the stars line up, then I would imagine that it will be quite a compelling opportunity. I believe she could become the darling of the 2018-2019 season and makes UCONN a potential pre season favorite. Wouldn't be surprised if Kia and Gabby play roles as well.
 
Confident Carl said:
No need. I do it myself from time to time.

Have you heard from credible sources that she is visiting Storrs? If she ends up visiting I would imagine that Geno would be very interested in Anriel. I figure Geno will be honest in his assessment of the opportunity but also keenly aware whether or not she would fit in (chemistry, Phessa and Kati Lou will provide valuable input) with the returning players. If all the stars line up, then I would imagine that it will be quite a compelling opportunity. I believe she could become the darling of the 2018-2019 season and makes UCONN a potential pre season favorite. Wouldn't be surprised if Kia and Gabby play roles as well.
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Very creditable sources confirmed with me that she will be visiting Connecticut. If Geno is interested I think she will commit on the spot. She is said to be also visiting Louisville, Miss St, UCLA, and SC. So it's sort of a wait and see approach.
 
SCspur said:
Very creditable sources confirmed with me that she will be visiting Connecticut. If Geno is interested I think she will commit on the spot. She is said to be also visiting Louisville, Miss St, UCLA, and SC. So it's sort of a wait and see approach.
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Thanks, if what your saying happens, Its good she is visiting other schools because that will help deflect some of the UCONN is a monopoly commentary. (Even though it's kind of true, LOL!
 
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