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Impact freshmen:


Lauren Hassell, Clarksville Christian (Clarksville, Tenn.)
6-3 | Forward


Hassell has already reached the 1,000-point plateau and is averaging a team-best 17.3 points per game along with 7.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.5 steals for her 12-9 squad. Her father and coach Trenton Hassell played nine seasons in the NBA so the pedigree is already there.



Qandace Samuels, Bishop McNamara (Forestville, Md.)
6-2 | Wing


The younger sister of UConn freshman Qadence Samuels is making major contributions for nationally-ranked Bishop McNamara. Qandace is a sharpshooter who loves to spot up and bury the 3-pointer.



Kaleena Smith, Ontario Christian (Ontario, Calif.)
5-6 | Guard


The point guard has been a viral sensation for a few years. She is averaging 35.1 points, 6.3 assists, 3.9 steals and 3.4 rebounds per game. Ontario Christian is 20-3 and she shined on the big stage at the Nike TOC in Phoenix.



Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka, Bullis (Potomac, Md.)
6-2 | Post


Wilson-Manyacka is averaging a double-double — 15.0 points, 10.2 rebounds — as the 12-4 Bulldogs have played a challenging national schedule thus far. She has great footwork along with the frame to compete at the Division I level.


 
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Bella Hines is the real deal. Will be a great get for someone. Hope UConn is still in the hunt for her.
 
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Morgan Cheli: 13 points, 4 rebs, 3 assists, 2 steals


This game was 73-2 at one point so not super competitive. But Cheli sure is special. From the opening play where she goes behind the back before stepping through for two, to her first great pass in transition two plays later, to a no-look drop bounce pass in the 50th minute, to her dogged pressure of the ball.


WATCH HERE:


 
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Morgan Cheli: 13 points, 4 rebs, 3 assists, 2 steals


This game was 73-2 at one point so not super competitive. But Cheli sure is special. From the opening play where she goes behind the back before stepping through for two, to her first great pass in transition two plays later, to a no-look drop bounce pass in the 50th minute, to her dogged pressure of the ball.


WATCH HERE:


A coach’s dream to get a talent like that with a motor that never stops.
 
I wonder if she will rise in the rankings soon? She is clearly not an 18h caliber player. I would think she should be top 10 or 12 at least. She’s essentially a 6’2” point guard who stuffs the stat sheet in every conceivable way! The very definition of a swiss army knife kind of player! So glad she’s coming to UConn!
I believe she should but I don’t put a lot of stock into rankings. Going off what video I’ve seen of her and the kids ranked ahead of her, I don’t think any of them can have more of a total impact on a game than she does considering that she’s played against most of the best competition in the country between summer and her team’s tournament schedule this winter. I’m sure Auriemma knows exactly what he’s getting.
 
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