Jana officially not participating in the 22-23 season [MERGED]

[DEpup]

Look at those take no prisoners down low powerful post moves from Ms El Alfy...!

I am so, so, pumped about her being a Husky...!

Just imagine when she gets into UConn shape!

 

[cgshuskie]

Yeahhhhhh! Jana will fill several Uconn needs. Most importantly, she will get an opportunity to become acquainted with her teammates, observe D1 ball, see several venues, gain strength and nutrition, i.e., get to know Hudy and work on shooting with Coach P. Next year, she will be a winner; much stronger physically and with basketball fundamentals. Many years a champion with KK, Ashlyn and Qadence! Go Huskies

 

[Carnac]

Soon my friend, very soon.

 

[Ralph]

Official roster lists her as a center but they list Brady as a forward. Seems they need to talk to the boneyard as we have it mostly the other way around.

 

[Carnac]

Just imagine when she gets into UConn shape!

I like the fact that she comes in early, and with lots of prior international experience, playing against some very good players her own age and size. It won’t hurt to have her go against Dorka, Amari and Ayanna in practice either.

 

[Tonyc]

Watching the video just WOW. Left hand can dribble has a fade away and his very tall. Does UConn have a roster next season??? Dont forget about Silva 6'6 from Portugal. Fans were talking about Geno's retirement. He just may retire into another coaching position at UConn which means me may never be able to retire, just slow down. Jana looks really really good in the video. Advanced in years

 

[Aluminny69]

 

[BRS24]

Ok, so I'm going to update my technicolor roster and need some advice. Rather than coding Jana as a year.5 like I did Saylor, should I just include her with the freshmen and then let it all play out in a few years?

 

[itsasport]

Ah, there's less than a minute left in the National Championship game, UConn vs So. Carolina again with the score tied 60-60. UConn entered the game with a roster of seven (7) but lost one player to injury in the first half and has just lost yet another player to injury. Enter Jana El Alfy who has not played at all this season. The Gamecocks make a single free throw, putting them ahead 62-61 with five (5) seconds left on the clock. Muhl rifles a long distance pass to El Alfy for the winning basket. UConn wins its 13th NC 63-62.

That isn't an impossibility, or UConn could have front court injuries.

She speaks perfect "American" English and has been playing at above a high school level. She might just need to be a defensive presence.

Finally, if she can contribute to a national championship now, why give up that opportunity for some future situation four years away when her presence might not be as significant.

UConn is all about national championships , not regular season play.

 

[Inthepaint]

Ah, there's less than a minute left in the National Championship game, UConn vs So. Carolina again with the score tied 60-60. UConn entered the game with a roster of seven (7) but lost one player to injury in the first half and has just lost yet another player to injury. Enter Jana El Alfy who has not played at all this season. The Gamecocks make a single free throw, putting them ahead 62-61 with five (5) seconds left on the clock. Muhl rifles a long distance pass to El Alfy for the winning basket. UConn wins its 13th NC 63-62.

I could live with that.
Until I wake up, anyway.

 

[awhom111]

The Big East seven player minimum rule requires seven players who are able to play without a minutes limitation. In my opinion, playing a kid who was playing high school basketball a month ago without a minute cap would be reckless. That’s why I don’t think the addition of Jana changes the math of that seven person rule as it pertains to Connecticut.

I did not get to reply to you on the other thread before it got locked. She has not been playing at the high school level although she has participated in youth tournaments. She has been playing at the highest level in Egypt with and against professionals including Americans. Her last game was against Saturday against the team that just won the club championship for all of Africa last month. Sure there will be an adjustment, especially at the highest college level, but I feel reasonably confident that she could physically participate in a DI game right now if necessary.

 

[cgshuskie]

Agree with both awhom111 and JellyBean. Jana has a lot to experience and get under control. Could she play now if needed, Yes, I believe so. But she needs to get settled, met Hudy, and practice up. She'll have plenty of time to shine. Go Huskies

 

[cgshuskie]

The important thing is that she is heree!!!!!

 

[Gus Mahler]

Her 2nd day in CT and already experiencing snow!

Talk about climate change!

 

[The deacon]

Here's a link to a video of Jana talking about herself.

Not surprisingly, if one could judge from a short clip, Jana seems like a really nice and well-grounded young woman! That being the case, she's in the right place.

 

[The deacon]

I was thinking of Big East games. I expect Ayanna and Caroline to be back long before the tournament games begin. UConn should have a solid 9 player active roster available for conference and NCAA tournament games.

From your phone to Ayanna's and Caroline's heads, Carnac. I'm not so sure, especially about Caroline, but I certainly hope your seer-ability is on the mark here.

 

[The deacon]

To be 18 and begin college in a foreign country. The world is her oyster. She’ll experience so many new things and meet lots of new people including some of her countrymen from Egypt.

Seventeen!

 

[MSGRET]

Seventeen!

UConn has two 17 year olds on the team, wonder how many times that has happened in Women's basketball. Guess Ines and Jana will be considered the young ones this season.

Correction Ines turned 18 on September 29th, they are still the young ones though.

 

[hoopsfan22]

UConn has two 17 year olds on the team, wonder how many times that has happened in Women's basketball. Guess Ines and Jana will be considered the young ones this season.

I believe Ines turned 18 before the season even started.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Not surprisingly, if one could judge from a short clip, Jana seems like a really nice and well-grounded young woman! That being the case, she's in the right place.

Plus, she seems very fun-loving. 'course, most 17-year-olds are.

 

[Scud49]

Watching the video just WOW. Left hand can dribble has a fade away and his very tall. Does UConn have a roster next season??? Dont forget about Silva 6'6 from Portugal. Fans were talking about Geno's retirement. He just may retire into another coaching position at UConn which means me may never be able to retire, just slow down. Jana looks really really good in the video. Advanced in years

Yes - advanced in years for sure it seems Tony - and breaking through some of those down low double teams with a little bit of Kevin McHale style up and under moves..

 

[mudblood]

Ah, there's less than a minute left in the National Championship game, UConn vs So. Carolina again with the score tied 60-60. UConn entered the game with a roster of seven (7) but lost one player to injury in the first half and has just lost yet another player to injury. Enter Jana El Alfy who has not played at all this season. The Gamecocks make a single free throw, putting them ahead 62-61 with five (5) seconds left on the clock. Muhl rifles a long distance pass to El Alfy for the winning basket. UConn wins its 13th NC 63-62.

I must have missed where / when Geno won his 12th NC ...

The sequence described above is from the April 2024 Final

 

[Zanzman]

Ah, there's less than a minute left in the National Championship game, UConn vs So. Carolina again with the score tied 60-60. UConn entered the game with a roster of seven (7) but lost one player to injury in the first half and has just lost yet another player to injury. Enter Jana El Alfy who has not played at all this season. The Gamecocks make a single free throw, putting them ahead 62-61 with five (5) seconds left on the clock. Muhl rifles a long distance pass to El Alfy for the winning basket. UConn wins its 13th NC 63-62.

When did win number 12

 

[cgshuskie]

Jana will help Amari DeBerry's development. Providing a sense of freedom.......and having fun while playing. AD needs to be less up tight and afraid to make mistakes. A good new teammate. Is Jana a muslim.....this will enamour DeBerry. Also, looms.....