Jana El Alfy to UConn

[oldhusky]

I suggested above that she’s quite a bit like Stewie. Not quite as mobile, but still very mobile, not quite the perimeter shooter, but has good range, not quite the wingspan but can block shots. She has good handles, though I wouldn’t want her regularly bringing the ball up the floor. I can imagine using her to break presses occasionally. I think she may be a bit stronger than Stewie was a freshman.

Think this is a pretty accurate assessment. She may be more 4 than 5, but for us I think the need is greater at the 5 and she has enough bulk and strength to bang with most C's and will be far more mobile.

 

[TeamFirst!]

I think she's a top 5 talent. She needs work with her post skills but she's very athletic and she's only going to get better. Solid pick up.

 

[oldude]

The ESPN Top 25 Women's Basketball Recruiting Classes article, which ranked UConn as #3, referred to El-Alfy as a "finesse forward." Can anyone who has seen her play comment on her ability to "hold down the post?" Stewie was somewhat of a finesse player but with some encouragement from Geno, did great in the post. Hoping El'Alfy is a "Stewie!"

While she has ball handling skills, I would not refer to El-Alfy as a finesse forward. She is a big strong girl who has the ability to post up on offense and defend the post on defense.

 

[visitingcock]

Does anyone know about where she might be ranked if the rating services included overseas players? Top 10, top 50, etc?

She’s good enough to put pressure on Dawn to find a Top Tennish Big for ‘24.

 

[VA Huskie]

I think you have to rank her ahead of ADR. Maybe roughly where folks thought Cunningham belonged, if not higher.

Thanks. So certainly top 10, maybe even top 5. I’ll take either!

 

[VA Huskie]

I think she's a top 5 talent. She needs work with her post skills but she's very athletic and she's only going to get better. Solid pick up.

How would you compare her to ONO from a skills and style standpoint?

 

[TeamFirst!]

As much as I like Jana, I’m not so sure Ice wouldn’t be a better post. Jana has more size but I think Ice might fit our high post offense better. Ice is probably a better outside shooter and Jana is probably a better low post option. Jana was 2 for 3 in three point attempts though in the Madagascar game and both were swishes. Ice is a great finisher at the rim.

 

[cgshuskie]

Jana is in the same boat as B Stewart. She's still young but when she gets a little bigger and stronger, oh boy. Work on her long mid range and 3. She will be dynamite on the boards. I predict she'll help us get at least 3.

 

[Ron and Vida]

First Liverpool got Salah but now we got Jana.
Welcome to Uconn

 

[Bone Dog]

How would you compare her to ONO from a skills and style standpoint?

Better offensive skills than senior Liv, not as developed a defender.

It might make more sense to compare her to Betts. She’s much more mobile and has better range as a shooter. But Betts may be a better defender under the rim.

Or to Ice, who has similar range as a shooter but may be stronger under the rim. Jana seems to have better mobility and handles. Ice knows how to start a break from a defensive rebound.

 

[Bone Dog]

I wonder how this signing “landed” in Palo Alto, SC, South Bend, Louisville, Austin, etc. Maybe like the proverbial fifth Ace in a game of five card stud.

 

[eebmg]

I wonder how this signing “landed” in Palo Alto, SC, South Bend, Louisville, Austin, etc. Maybe like the proverbial fifth Ace in a game of five card stud.

From my understanding, only Louisville had offered. No?

 

[Cuango]

I can’t help but feel a little sorry for Jeff Walz. By all accounts it seemed as though Louisville was in the drivers seat in Jana’s recruitment and then in a matter of days they were on the outside, looking in. I’m happy we got her of course, but poor Jeff must be wondering what happened!

 

[TeamFirst!]

Jeff should offer Jana's team mate Salman. She's a decent post.

 

[Bone Dog]

From my understanding, only Louisville had offered. No?

Mine too. But I’m sure those other teams aren’t thrilled that Geno hit another jackpot.

 

[visitingcock]

Mine too. But I’m sure those other teams aren’t thrilled that Geno hit another jackpot.

With three aces still in the deck (Watkins, Prosper and Hidalgo) Columbia and Palo Alta aren’t gonna fold their hands.

 

[Bald Husky]

I can’t help but feel a little sorry for Jeff Walz. By all accounts it seemed as though Louisville was in the drivers seat in Jana’s recruitment and then in a matter of days they were on the outside, looking in. I’m happy we got her of course, but poor Jeff must be wondering what happened!

I'm still wondering what happened with Ciera Toomey.

 

[Carnac]

Been posted previously but might as well again:

Yessss!!! The basketball Gods have smiled on us once again.

 

[pspr11]

The jewel of the Nile

 

[Bone Dog]

Been posted previously but might as well again:

That first post move reminded me of McKenzie Holmes.

 

[Mdoggie]

I'm still wondering what happened with Ciera Toomey.

Must you twist the dagger?

 

[CocoHusky]

I can’t help but feel a little sorry for Jeff Walz. By all accounts it seemed as though Louisville was in the drivers seat in Jana’s recruitment and then in a matter of days they were on the outside, looking in. I’m happy we got her of course, but poor Jeff must be wondering what happened!

It must be lonely out there.
Come back to us and enjoy this celebration- Jeff will be just fine, he was probably going to redshirt Jana anyway.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

We're seeing a huge shift to overseas recruitment by UConn. Can't believe it's an accident. Must be a new strategy.

 

[sun]

I wonder how this signing “landed” in Palo Alto, SC, South Bend, Louisville, Austin, etc. Maybe like the proverbial fifth Ace in a game of five card stud.

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