I don't consider myself in the know but I don't believe this to be a typo because it was posted twice by USA basketball. The first time was when they posted the trials roster on May 30th and then again when the final team was announced on June 3rd. That is plenty of time for someone to notice and correct if it were necessary.
No charged slanted statements or arguments against you, I just happen to disagree. There was a recent thread stating that UCONN was the path to the WNBA. If that is the case then the path to UCONN may very well go through USA basketball. There have been very few successful UCONN players that have not taken the USA basketball route and that goes all the way back to DT before USA basketball was formalized as USA basketball. For Ice the benefits of playing on these teams far outweigh the downside of missing a summer session at UCONN.
According to Ashlynn herself, "Her midrange game separates me". Her father is a personal trainer and she has been working with him on conditioning from a young age. She does a lot of distance running and has for years. Yes, she is primarily a 2 point shooter and yes her biggest strength is her stamina and conditioning.
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I have stated before that from what i have seen, which I admit is limited that Shade does most of her work from the post in HS. As the competition gets better I don't think she will be able to do that. If she concentrates on hitting jump shots off of screens and three point shots she will be successful at UConn. I will use a comparison of Mir Mclean being a 5'10" power forward. What works in HS doesn't always work in college.
I look at it as a motivator to WIN more Championships - Senior year, UCONN and the "W."
She’s not ranked as a top 10 recruit for her class because of her stamina. She is very athletic and, yes, is extremely well-conditioned, but that is not her biggest strength as a basketball player. All the stamina in the world does not make a high school kid an elite recruit and Shade is an elite recruit.According to Ashlynn herself, "Her midrange game separates me". Her father is a personal trainer and she has been working with him on conditioning from a young age. She does a lot of distance running and has for years. Yes, she is primarily a 2 point shooter and yes her biggest strength is her stamina and conditioning.
UConn commit Ashlynn Shade is changing girls’ basketball in Indiana - Just Women's Sports
Ashlynn Shade tied an all-time record with 31 points in the 4A state title game and is creating unprecedented excitement around Noblesville.
I notice you said “forgive me” for not remembering where a recruit was from. Is that a thing now? I hope not! I hope you were simply being extra polite (not actually concerned that people would actually blast you for not remembering where she’s from) because otherwise, I’m likely to be in big trouble! Anyway, no apology necessary Imo for “forgetting things” on or off of this forum!
I remember the posted video of a state playoff game where Ashlynn took over and dominated the game from the pinch post. She is much more skilled than just being a post player. She is no Mir McLean and I would be shocked if she is ever required to play a post position at UCONN. Just too much speculation as to why she did not make this USA Basketball team. I’m surprised that Joni Taylor hasn’t been blamed yet for Ashlynn not making the team.
I’ve watched a few of her games on YouTube and she is definitely not just a post player. She has a strong midrange game, dribble-stop jumpers, and the occasional 3. She ends up playing the 3/4 from time to time because of matchups and because she’s really strong and is a ballhawk. But she’s a natural 2 on offense. Her team doesn’t do a lot of screening, which means she has to get her own shot.
Thanks a lot. Read my posts for even a few days and you will see that several people are on the hunt to nitpick every word I say. I am sick of it and on the edge of leaving the forum over it. I'd prefer to stay so I used the "forgive me" to stop yet another series of criticisms over nothing. I come here to share some thoughts and learn more about these kids that we all care about. I am not a basketball expert.
I am very happy about "ICE" making the USA U18 team. I believe that there are only two true "post"
Not sure how much of Shade you have seen but she is the total package and can score from anywhere on the court...........clearly her jump shot is her number one weapon and she often backs the defender in before hitting a turnaround shot although usually its from 10-15 feet away.........not sure if that is what you are referring to but because she elevates so well on that shot, I think it will be effective against most guards under six feet......
As @UConnCat has already pointed out you are much more likely to be bored than thrilled. This is FIBA Americas not a world championship & USA might win every game by 40-60 points. BTW although UCONN is not among the schools you listed Chris Dailey has been following Del Rosario since she was a Freshman at Trenton Catholic circa 2020.
Yes. Lol. You and “several” others!Would it be considered "nitpicking" to point out that there are two n in Ashlynn Shade?
If her game is similar to Berger's, I'll love watching her. Indiana was my favorite non-UConn team to watch the last couple of years. Grace Berger and Mackenzie Holmes are just so much fun to watch.
Thanks for the update of the history of Ms. Del Rosario! I used to live in Mercer County, N.J. and
That’s different.
Yes, IMO Brady is better all around than Del Rosario, especially shooting and passing. And JMO but I don't think UConn is even recruiting her now.
and relation to Tom?
No. Maya Brady, the daughter of Tom's sister, plays for the UCLA softball team.and relation to Tom?
