January Recruiting Thread

[oldhusky]

a PG who shoots well as she does, has got to be better on free throws, especially if teams are fouling in the last minute of a game where we are up 5 or less. Hopefully no such games will arise, we win all by over 15. But that could get boring. Boring is good.

I think we may be talking more scorer than shooter in KK's case. As a pure spot up shooter, I suspect she will be ok but nothing special. The ability to lose defenders and take it to the basket and score or dish, however, does appear to be very elite, and she will have shooters to create for.

 

[Mdoggie]

Not sure I agree. Watched her against Qadance in a game (granted it was only 1 game) - and Fournier was head and shoulders better in every way. Higher motor, better mover, better BBIQ, more intense, more active, more skilled. AND she is a year younger. She reminded me of a more athletic Stewie, but obviously nowhere near the polish Stewie had.

I would be thrilled if she chose UCONN.

We shall see. Things are much harder at the next level. Least you didn’t disagree.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

1/10

Sarah Strong: 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3-PT), 10 rebs, 8 assists, 6 steals, 2 blocks

78-5 final score

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Strong said it’s been a while since she unofficially visited NC State, but said she’s due. She has watched the Wolfpack play on television this season.

...

“I want to see the nearby schools and places I haven’t been to.

“Of course, I want to see NC State and UNC. I also might like to see LSU and UConn. I try and picture myself where I’d help a team at different places.”

...

Her father, former NC State player Danny Strong, said the the Wolfpack, Duke, UNC, UConn, LSU, Clemson, UCLA, Arizona and South Carolina, have all prioritized her. The Gamecocks have watched her in three games this season, with coach Dawn Staley make one of the trips.

TheWolfpackCentral - Junior 5-star Sarah Strong taking recruiting attention in stride

APEX — Junior power forward Sarah Strong is about to face the main part of his schedule this weekend.

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[Sluconn Husky]

Meet 20 freshman high school girls basketball stars excelling on the court in 2022-23​

Rieyan Desouze, DeSoto (Texas)

The floor general on DeSoto's talent-laden freshman-heavy squad, and is already proving herself against some of the nation's top teams. DeSouze is the unflappable point guard and already a big bucket-getter. She scored a game-winning layup in an overtime win over Mansfield Legacy on Friday.



Kate Harpring, Marist School (Georgia)

Scored 25 points in her high school debut, and that was just the start for what looks to be a promising future for the 5-foot-9 guard.



Jordyn Jackson, Sidwell Friends (D.C.)

When the Quakers turn to Jackson in big moments, she delivers. Went for 14 points in a showdown with Duncanville (Texas), and was an immediate plug-and-play as a ninth grader for SBLive's preseason No. 1 team in the country. The 6-foot-1 guard is a top prospect in the class of 2026.



Jenica Lewis, Johnston (Iowa)

She's an ankle-breaker. A problem. And one of the top prospects in the country before her freshman season started as backed it up, and then some, making an immediate impact as a ninth grader to help Johnston out to a 12-0 start. Against Ankeny Centennial, she had 15 points and five steals.



Isabella (Bella) Ragone, Mill Creek (Georgia)

The sharp-shooting lefty was able to assume the mantle of leading scorer right away for Mill Creek. At 6-foot-1, the guard is a consistent 20-point scorer (has gone for 27 and 28 this season).



Olivia Vukosa, Christ the King (New York)

She goes by the "Big O," and is already stacking high-major offers as a ninth grader. Michigan, North Carolina, Louisville, Arizona and Ohio State are among the early blue bloods vying for the talents of the 6-foot-4 post — she's versatile down low, can face up and play with her back to the basket and is an elite rim-protector.

Meet 20 freshman high school girls basketball stars excelling on the court in 2022-23

The high school basketball season is nearing its midway point in some states while the postseason approaches for others. Last month, SBLive featured the

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[Mdoggie]

Like this kid but I think she goes the softball route. I believe she has a UConn offer (basketball) @Sluconn Husky is that true?

 

[HopJim]

I think we may be talking more scorer than shooter in KK's case. As a pure spot up shooter, I suspect she will be ok but nothing special. The ability to lose defenders and take it to the basket and score or dish, however, does appear to be very elite, and she will have shooters to create for.

Curious why you feel she is not a "shooter?" A "scorer" can also take it to the basket as most current UConn players have shown.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Like this kid but I think she goes the softball route. I believe she has a UConn offer (basketball) @Sluconn Husky is that true?

I'm not aware of an offer to Heckel. Doesn't mean there isn't one, but I have not heard of any.

 

[Mdoggie]

I'm not aware of an offer to Heckel. Doesn't mean there isn't one, but I have not heard of any.

Geno did mention he was recruiting a softball player.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Geno did mention he was recruiting a softball player.

Sure, but that was never confirmed as Heckel. He also claimed that player as, in his opinion, likely the best player in the nation. That does not seem to fit Heckel, or anyone really.

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

1/11

Dee Alexander ('25): 32 points


1/9

ZaKiyah Johnson: 24 points, 6 rebs, 4 assists

 

[Sluconn Husky]

1/12


KK Arnold: 9 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3-PT), 12 assists, 5 rebs, 8 steals

Germantown: 33-pt lead at the half.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Big game in Tennessee Friday night featuring Imari Berry ('24) against Lauren Hassell ('27).

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Naismith midseason POY watch list:

KK Arnold, Ashlynn Shade

Sarah Strong, Jaloni Cambridge, Justice Carlton, Aaliyah Chavez, ZaKiyah Johnson, Kayleigh Heckel, Kate Koval, Joyce Edwards

2023 Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Girls Midseason Team Announced | Naismith Awards®

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[Sluconn Husky]

1/10

Bella Ragone ('26): 17 points

1/7

Bella Ragone: 16 points, 8 rebs, 2 blocks

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Naismith midseason POY watch list:

KK Arnold, Ashlynn Shade

Sarah Strong, Jaloni Cambridge, Justice Carlton, Aaliyah Chavez, ZaKiyah Johnson, Kayleigh Heckel, Kate Koval, Joyce Edwards

Forgot to put Jasmine Davidson as another POI that's on this list.

 

[HuskyNan]

Nine girls from Indiana were nominated, including two from top-ranked South Bend Washington.

Here is the list: Bailey Kelham (Garrett), McKenna Layden (Northwestern), Ashlynn Shade (La Lumiere), Nevaeh Foster (Marian), Ashlynn Brooke(Pioneer), Rashunda Jones (South Bend Washington), Amiyah Reynolds(South Bend Washington), Josie Trabel (East Central) and Laila Hull(Zionsville).

Here are the 24 nominees for the 2023 McDonald's All American Games from Indiana

Nominations for the 2023 McDonald's All American Games were announced on Wednesday morning and 24 senior basketball players from the state of Indiana were on

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[HuskyNan]

Qadence, KK, and Ashlynn are all nominees.

From East to West and Everywhere In-Between, 700+ Hoopers Named 2023 McDonald's All American Nominees

The nominations are in, and the Southeast region – specifically Texas – dominates the list for the third consecutive season, as the McDonald's All American Games heads to Houston in 2023. And the girls continue to outpace the boys in number of nominations, a sign that this year's girls' game...

finance.yahoo.com

 

[MooseJaw]

Forgot to put Jasmine Davidson as another POI that's on this list.

Sloconn, I, we on the BY who live by our POI's and recruits owe you so much. You keep the important young ladies' names and stories out there for us. Which leads us to discussions and debate on who we feel best fits the needs of our favorite team. Not to slight the other insightful posters who add to our recruiting thread, with additional info and important posts. I have missed posts from CocoHuskey on this thread and others, I hope he is OK.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Sloconn, I, we on the BY who live by our POI's and recruits owe you so much. You keep the important young ladies' names and stories out there for us. Which leads us to discussions and debate on who we feel best fits the needs of our favorite team. Not to slight the other insightful posters who add to our recruiting thread, with additional info and important posts. I have missed posts from CocoHuskey on this thread and others, I hope he is OK.

Thanks, and I agree about CocoHusky.

 

[oldhusky]

Curious why you feel she is not a "shooter?" A "scorer" can also take it to the basket as most current UConn players have shown.

I believe Husky Nan posted career shooting numbers for her of low 30's for 3 pointers and around 70% for free throws. This year has been substantially better from beyond the arc which is encouraging, but those are not the numbers of a good shooter, particularly for a player her size. I did, however, say I thought she was elite at creating and taking it to the basket.

Some players are great shooters but actually score at a relatively low volume because they can't create off the dribble, take it to the hole, or pull up for mid-range jumpers. Other players can score at a high clip without being a very good shooter, but they can get their shot with relative ease with quickness, size, leaping ability, or moves that help them get just enough space to get their shot off.

I believe KK is far more the later, but she may improve her shooting with time, and at Uconn she can be a little more selective in her shot selection since we have plenty of other shooters and scorers.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

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