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

Very cool stats about the roster. IMHO, having players from different countries gives everyone a chance to learn something they might not know, and for the non-US players, a bit of bonding with being away from home, etc.
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visitingcock said:
She’s as physically able as Chloe Kitts or Cassandra Prosper.

If, as reported, she has been added to the rosters, she can go any time Heno feels the need to put her in.

I doubt it happens, but with what y’all have experienced this year . . .
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I'm confused about why Chloe Kitts is actually playing this year...........it's not like South Carolina has a short bench.......
 
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.
 
CL82 said:
Did Kitts join you guys at the start of the season? Prosper is a good comparison but I am still not convinced that a high school player can join a high-major college team mid-season and be expected to play without a minutes limitation. In fact, I’ll go so far as to say, I think it’s a little reckless.
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No minute limitation, but the year counts toward the 4/5 season limitation despite what some misinformed Notre Dame folks might assert. Kitts and Prosper are using one of their seasons of eligibility.

It can be different for a medical redshirt but that's a hardship issue; not one of choice.
 
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She can shoot with either hand, has both down low and outside shots in her game and is 6'5". Welcome aboard Jana, hope UConn does not have to use you as a player this season, so that we can watch you for four years.
 
visitingcock said:
I don't know what the rules are for the tournament, but imagine having to forfeit a tournament game - or playing with only 4 players!
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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.
 
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visitingcock said:
Yes, of course. But there’s also the freedom of choice to be a non-practicing Muslim to consider! Or to change religion or to reject religion! Or to engage in social practices prohibited by Islam.

There is a lot to adjust to
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It’s been said that some of the things you learn in college will not be in the classroom. That will be especially true in Jana’s case. :)
 
BBallF said:
Very excited to have her. This extra season will do her a world of good and introduce her to her teammates and the system and the crowds and the NCAA! Wow. She has no idea I am sure.
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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.
 
HopJim said:
Since the Big East has the 7 person rule (i.e. team can postpone game if it has less than 7 players able to play), in the case this would ever come up, would rather see UConn postpone than play with only 6 able Huskies.
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If Jana is officially a scholarship player on the roster, the team cannot request a postponement if Jana makes 7. They would have to play or forfeit. I, too, would not like to see them play with only 6. But you play the hand you are dealt.
 
visitingcock said:
No minute limitation, but the year counts toward the 4/5 season limitation despite what some misinformed Notre Dame folks might assert. Kitts and Prosper are using one of their seasons of eligibility.

It can be different for a medical redshirt but that's a hardship issue; not one of choice.
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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.
 
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Jim said:
The Big East rule requires seven scholarship players available to have a game. Jana could end up being the 7th but not go in the game. That would allow the game to continue but still not use up a year of her eligibility.
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If I understand from all the posts this week, she has 5 years of eligibility from when she enrolls. I think it may only start if she is on scholarship, not sure if she is on scholarship this semester. If she is, then her 5 years is up around Jan. 20, 2028. For that time frame, she has 4 years of competition allowed, with 1 second of play counting as a year, unless she gets a medical redshirt. If she plays the next four seasons, that ends in Spring of 2027 at the end of the season. If she tries to take a year off after she starts playing she would get in what we would call 3.5 seasons before her eligibility ends in January of 2028, and she would off the team that last half of the 2027-2028 season. But this is way too much speculation. Let's just let it play out and see what happens. With our luck we may have ..... no I won't even say it. That would bring the curse to life.

Has anyone found the blasted doll with the pin in it so we can pull it out?
 
Gordo said:
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.
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I must have missed where / when Geno won his 12th NC ...
 
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
 
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DEpup said:
Just imagine when she gets into UConn shape!
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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. :)
 
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
 
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?
 
Gordo said:
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.
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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.
 
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