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January 2021 UConn recruiting thread

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NormanDale said:
I agree on Todd, I also question Lester's ability to play at UConn due to her lack of a motor. I recently read some critiques from scouts about her inability to play hard and hustle, I then watched some film on her and it jumps out at you even in highlight videos. I just don't see a player with a lack of hustle fitting in too well under Coach Auriemma. My dream 22 class is Brady, Patterson, and Rice/Paris. However, I think Patterson is going to be a tough get considering Ducharme and Poffenbarger play the same position as her. If we miss out on Patterson I would certainly take Bransford, but I am not sure her game is going to translate well to the collegiate level. Right now she primarily scores by abusing undersized girls and getting to rim, that is not going to work against stronger college athletes.
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I wonder sometimes if players like Todd, Lester, maybe Paris are still drawing modest interest as more of a backup plan, if significant transfers occur. At face value, as mentioned, it is hard to see them being impact players here if the currently recruited players are still here. If Geno gets another Patterson/Rice level player the interest in second tier players pretty much disappears IMO unless we have major defections. Even then if immediate eligibility for transfers becomes the norm in future years, that might be a better plan B anyway for a quick fix.
 
oldhuskie said:
I wonder sometimes if players like Todd, Lester, maybe Paris are still drawing modest interest as more of a backup plan, if significant transfers occur. At face value, as mentioned, it is hard to see them being impact players here if the currently recruited players are still here. If Geno gets another Patterson/Rice level player the interest in second tier players pretty much disappears IMO unless we have major defections. Even then if immediate eligibility for transfers becomes the norm in future years, that might be a better plan B anyway for a quick fix.
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There is room to add Ice, another impact player and a role player in 22 which would only bring the roster to 13 or a Max of 14. This assumes that CW, Evina & ONO do not use their additional year of eligibility and that Anna turns pro at the end of the 22 season.
 
CocoHusky said:
Thanks for that. I almost forgotten about KK. Very Jackie Young ( workman) like in these highlights. I didn't see deep ball in these highlights but I like everything else I saw. Hopefully the one leg wrapped is a fashion statement and not injury related. That lack of a deep ball might be a concern, she was the only guard at USA basketball U16 that did not even attempt a 3 ball.
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UConn's two big guard targets (Rice, Bransford) both have shooting as their biggest weaknesses. Bransford's a poor shooter right now, Rice supposedly has improved. Jackson was my favorite guard but, alas....

If UConn could somehow get one of those guards and Patterson to go with Brady it might be the #1 class again. Certainly a contender.
 
Local report on '23 POI Chloe Clardy including a comparison to Christyn Williams which I think is mostly due to being from the same state.


"Last year as a freshman, I think she looked to score a whole hell of a lot more than she does now," North Little Rock Coach Daryl Fimple said. "She makes her teammates a lot better, and I think that's the best praise you can give any kid.


"She understands where traps are coming and how to get it out of her hands and she never panics. Her body language is spectacular for a sophomore. I've never seen anything like it in terms of composure."


www.arkansasonline.com

Conway's Clardy hard to stop | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

As the Conway girls' basketball team loaded onto its bus and headed to Hot Springs in March 2014, Chloe Clardy and Jaiden Williams stood in the parking lot and watched. Together, they held a sign that read, "Proud to be a Wampus Cat."
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Bradford reminds me of Aubrey and Mir. Obviously, I think there is room for those type of players at Uconn.
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
Some Azzi Fudd highlights from the January 18th game noted here earlier:


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Impressive. Would like to see how she she does against a team with tall defenders, both on her and shot blockers. After her past injury, nice to see her move quickly off the dribble and be able to create her own shot.
 
HopJim said:
Impressive. Would like to see how she she does against a team with tall defenders, both on her and shot blockers. After her past injury, nice to see her move quickly off the dribble and be able to create her own shot.
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Based on the fearsome reputation of Azzi's jump shot, and assuming that UConn's starting backcourt next year consists of Paige and Azzi, is there any chance that this duo will come to be known as "PB and the J"?
 
Maybe not, but they will certainly be known as ka&w.The K and the W are kick and win. :)
 
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After watching the video of Fudd I had to laugh at the hypocrisy and ridiculousness of HS mask rules. They are so "concerned" about the spread of COVID that they force these kids to wear masks while playing, but then allow 50+ fans into a tiny bandbox size gym to watch. Also got a chuckle at the fact that NONE of the players wore the mask correctly, they all had them down around their throat, and rightfully so, I can't imagine trying to breathe through a mask while playing basketball.
 
NormanDale said:
After watching the video of Fudd I had to laugh at the hypocrisy and ridiculousness of HS mask rules. They are so "concerned" about the spread of COVID that they force these kids to wear masks while playing, but then allow 50+ fans into a tiny bandbox size gym to watch. Also got a chuckle at the fact that NONE of the players wore the mask correctly, they all had them down around their throat, and rightfully so, I can't imagine trying to breathe through a mask while playing basketball.
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Some of these states rules are ridiculous. I mean wear a mask or don't wear a mask. Games can be played with masks on (like actually on), we're doing it up here in MA. Had to do it during soccer season too. The kids are adaptable, they get used to it.
 
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