January Recruiting Thread

[visitingcock]

Why do I not like IMG? Maybe it's a football thing. I'll try not to be prejudiced against her in the future. but . . .

 

[Huskie02]

Assuming anyone missed the thread on it, 2025 PG Kelis Fisher has committed to UConn.

Congrats to the young lady but surprised Geno dipped so far down into the rankings at #25. His usual focus is on 1-10 and possibly as far out as 1-15. I’m sure he sees something in her a lot of us don’t see.

 

[HuskyNan]

Congrats to the young lady but surprised Geno dipped so far down into the rankings at #25. His usual focus is on 1-10 and possibly as far out as 1-15. I’m sure he sees something in her a lot of us don’t see.

Sue Bird was #21 coming out of high school

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Congrats to the young lady but surprised Geno dipped so far down into the rankings at #25. His usual focus is on 1-10 and possibly as far out as 1-15. I’m sure he sees something in her a lot of us don’t see.

Have you seen her?

She's ranked 22nd and 23rd by two outlets at the moment, not 25th which was a mistake by Maggie Vanoni.


Napheesa Collier was ranked 25th by ESPN at the start of her sophomore season.

 

[BobbyJ]

Congrats to the young lady but surprised Geno dipped so far down into the rankings at #25. His usual focus is on 1-10 and possibly as far out as 1-15. I’m sure he sees something in her a lot of us don’t see.

Rankings of kids as young as sophomores like Fisher are meaningless to competent, experienced coaches like Auriemma. He has his own rankings based on the projections he and his staff make after seeing these kids play with their own eyes. Plus the kid’s attitude and personality are a major factor as well. They’ve obviously scouted Fisher well to offer her this early in her HS career.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

What was Lou ranked? Drops mic. There's a strategy to recruiting and it's a mix between acquiring talent...and acquiring the talent you need.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

1/27

Allie Ziebel:

30 points (5-13 FG, 4-6 3-PT, 16-18 FT), 11 rebs, 8 assists, 2 blocks

 

[Sluconn Husky]

1/27

KK Arnold:

17 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3-PT), 11 rebs, 8 assists

 

[Sluconn Husky]

1/27

ZaKiyah Johnson: 16 points, 12 rebs

 

[Sluconn Husky]

When it comes to specifics about her game, Dignard says Fournier needs to continue to work on her shooting and ball handling.

“Toby is a phenomenal athlete,” says Canadian under-17s coach Cheryl Jean-Paul. “So exciting for a coach to see a young woman setting such high athletic standards, such as dunking in an international competition.”


After contact with several top college programs in the U.S., Fournier took to Instagram and posted a list of her preferred destinations — includes Connecticut, South Carolina, UCLA, Stanford and Michigan. Her father wants her to go to Michigan; she says that might be a little too close to home.

The girl can dunk. For Toronto’s Toby Fournier, the sky’s the limit

The six-foot-two Crestwood Prep standout has attracted fans and NCAA scouts with her high-flying talent, and has the Paris Olympics on her list of goals.

www.thestar.com

 

[Sluconn Husky]

1/26

Sarah Strong:

31 points (14-16 FG, 3-5 3-PT), 9 rebs, 4 assists, 4 steals

 

[Argonaut]

 

[BobbyJ]

The Big O has 17 offers as a freshman already. Everybody's looking for a 6-4 banger.

Class of 2026 F/C Olivia Vukosa Earns UCLA Women's Basketball Offer - Sports Illustrated UCLA Bruins News, Analysis and More

A few months after one Christ the King prospect committed to the Bruins, another target from New York emerged.

www.si.com

And doesn't that look like Fudd behind Muhl trying out a new brace a couple days early?

 

[Gus Mahler]

Nice pic of Nika!

I've seen this prospect's name a few times lately. The "Big O" looks pretty big.

 

[BRS24]

The Big O has 17 offers as a freshman already. Everybody's looking for a 6-4 banger.

Class of 2026 F/C Olivia Vukosa Earns UCLA Women's Basketball Offer - Sports Illustrated UCLA Bruins News, Analysis and More

A few months after one Christ the King prospect committed to the Bruins, another target from New York emerged.

www.si.com

And doesn't that look like Fudd behind Muhl trying out a new brace a couple days early?

That may have been what she was wearing under her sweats. Locked straight when you are walking/weightbearing, and the hinge releases when you are sitting down, etc. Looks like a typical immobilizer with "options". Been there, done that 2x.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Anyone know what those flags mean? Her HS? Nationality?

 

[Mdoggie]

The Big O has 17 offers as a freshman already. Everybody's looking for a 6-4 banger.

Class of 2026 F/C Olivia Vukosa Earns UCLA Women's Basketball Offer - Sports Illustrated UCLA Bruins News, Analysis and More

A few months after one Christ the King prospect committed to the Bruins, another target from New York emerged.

www.si.com

And doesn't that look like Fudd behind Muhl trying out a new brace a couple days early?

Doesn’t look like Fudd. It is Fudd. Good pick up BobbyJ

 

[dtbtbtb]

Anyone know what those flags mean? Her HS? Nationality?

That's the flag of Croatia.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Vukosa is special. Thrilled to see UConn in on her.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

The Big O has 17 offers as a freshman already. Everybody's looking for a 6-4 banger.

When you see Vukosa think more along the lines of a more athletic Dolson.

 

[BobbyJ]

Vukosa is special. Thrilled to see UConn in on her.

You gotta love a freshman who uses her Big O nickname on SM. Probably has a great personality.

 

[BobbyJ]

When you see Vukosa think more along the lines of a more athletic Dolson.

Yeah, she's gonna be a load in another 3-4 years. And it's just a 2 1/2 hr ride up to Storrs.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

This is from a new Shane Laflin piece that I should've posted here but didn't. Also write-ups on Fournier, Heckel, Koval, Jordyn Jackson, and Woliczko.

Olivia Vukosa, F/P​

Height: 6-4 | Christ the King (N.Y.)

Vukosa is the most advanced big in the class at this time. She has incredible hands and really carves out space for rebounds and post-ups. She has the ability to take to ball after a rebound and push it up the floor to make good decisions or get to the paint.

Her competitive focus really sets her apart. Vukosa has a mature approach to the game that well exceeds her age and experience. Her touch around the rim and comfort both inside and out are true separators. She can fit into a lot of new-age systems because she can make reads on the outside but still get the old school post-up and face-up opportunities as well.

15 women's college basketball recruits to know in high school

You may not know their names yet, but the future looks bright for these high school girls basketball recruits from the classes of 2024, '25 and '26.

www.espn.com

 

[Gus Mahler]

That's the flag of Croatia.

Thanks. Hence the picture partner!

 

[Zarathustra]

I think we’re still waiting on that 2024 commit seeing as though he said next year. I’m hoping it’s Strong

Be STRONG!!!

 

[darrell]

This is from a new Shane Laflin piece that I should've posted here but didn't. Also write-ups on Fournier, Heckel, Koval, Jordyn Jackson, and Woliczko.

Olivia Vukosa, F/P​

Height: 6-4 | Christ the King (N.Y.)

Vukosa is the most advanced big in the class at this time. She has incredible hands and really carves out space for rebounds and post-ups. She has the ability to take to ball after a rebound and push it up the floor to make good decisions or get to the paint.

Her competitive focus really sets her apart. Vukosa has a mature approach to the game that well exceeds her age and experience. Her touch around the rim and comfort both inside and out are true separators. She can fit into a lot of new-age systems because she can make reads on the outside but still get the old school post-up and face-up opportunities as well.

15 women's college basketball recruits to know in high school

You may not know their names yet, but the future looks bright for these high school girls basketball recruits from the classes of 2024, '25 and '26.

www.espn.com

Sue and Tina are both CTK alum, right?

 

[Charliebball]

Congrats to the young lady but surprised Geno dipped so far down into the rankings at #25. His usual focus is on 1-10 and possibly as far out as 1-15. I’m sure he sees something in her a lot of us don’t see.

at her age ratings can change drastically up or down............I'm assuming Geno and staff expect to see steady improvement between now and her graduation.......

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Game from December 3rd between '25's Dee Alexander and ZaKiyah Johnson.

Alexander had 42 points, Johnson 27 points.

Alexander is #2 in white, Johnson #11 in purple.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Click on the timestamp below the video to see all three clips on Twitter.

 

[Aluminny69]

Olivia Vukosa, a recruit in the class of 2026, had her unofficial visit in Storrs today! She got to meet the team & Nika Mühl!

She is 6’4 forward from New York.
The class of 2026 only has 25 top players listed on ESPN HoopGurlz watchlist. They are not ranked in any order. She has not committed to any schools, she is just a freshman this year.
I’m not 100% sure, but she may have gotten to watch part of their practice today!