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MilfordHusky said:
Another guard? I love Olivia's game, but do we have room?
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donalddoowop said:
If Fudd commits elsewhere, who would be the next best 2021 guard UConn can get who they are currently recruiting?
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Sluconn Husky said:
Guard could cover a lot of players, but outside of Miles, either Kayla McPherson or Rori Harmon.
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Verhulst or Wafenberger would be an outstanding addition because of their ability to play 1 2 or 3 or be that knock down perimeter shooter.
 
Carnac said:
Yes, until Liv can stay on the floor (abandon the "fly swat" shot blocking technique) and out of foul trouble. :)
I've said in other threads that I think the ONO we really want and expect to see will emerge next season, not this one (including playing without fouling). I expect her to make the same junior leap that Megan did this year.
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Wrong Olivia. @MilfordHusky was referring to Olivia Miles.
 
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A hopeful quote: :)

But what really drives Bueckers—more than any accolade, trophy or championship—is achieving her full potential. She made a pact with her best friend and 2021 No. 1 recruit Azzi Fudd that they would push each other to become the greatest they can be (“and that would be the greatest of all time”). With a goal as lofty as that, it’s easy to see why expectations of winning NCAA championships or having a solo SLAM cover as a high schooler wouldn’t seem like pressure at all.
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It's amazing how this has really blown up so quickly. Just around the corner, the story line will be the next coming of Diana Taurasi
 
CocoHusky said:
Miles is a real alpha and fortunately real alphas don't see things or think that way. Some real alphas (Azzi for example) relish the challenge of competing with other alphas on a daily basis because the challenge is greater. This class is full of alphas the right one will end up at UCONN.
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I'd be more then happy to see her at UConn but I assume she's wise enough to know that the starting point guard spot belongs to another alpha who's not giving it up for four years............and hopefully the shooting guard role will filled the following season..........if OM is willing to come off the bench more power to her............she'll certainly experience some final fours and hopefully more at UConn if that's a goal........
 
Before she got to S Carolina Wilson considered herself a guard. Gabby Williams was her team's pg. Having your best player run the offense seems common in high school.
I have no experience watching Miles but the UConn offense at it's best doesn't revolve around one player, it moves from player to player in the course of a game and often from possession to possession. I am certain that both Bueckers and Fudd can adapt to being a 1, 2 or 3. If Miles can also then there is a place for her.
 
If Nika Muhl proves to be Uconn-worthy, Fudd comes in 2021 and someone like Ashlon Jackson comes the following year in addition to Bueckers, Miles' time would be limited.

Verhulst, Wolfenberger or another big like Aaliyah Moore would be my preferences for a fourth in 2021.
 
I know this is counter to everyone's wishes on the BY, but it makes for more interesting competition in wcbb if the top talents are spread around a little bit instead of being concentrated in a few of the usual suspects. If Azzi somehow commits to Uconn, I would want to see Miles go somewhere else to balance out the power.
 
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pvdoggy said:
I know this is counter to everyone's wishes on the BY, but it makes for more interesting competition in wcbb if the top talents are spread around a little bit instead of being concentrated in a few of the usual suspects. If Azzi somehow commits to Uconn, I would want to see Miles go somewhere else to balance out the power.
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I don’t think you’ll have any trouble getting your wish. I think she’ll follow Banghart to NC, especially now that she can get a scholarship unlike Princeton.
 
pvdoggy said:
I know this is counter to everyone's wishes on the BY, but it makes for more interesting competition in wcbb if the top talents are spread around a little bit instead of being concentrated in a few of the usual suspects. If Azzi somehow commits to Uconn, I would want to see Miles go somewhere else to balance out the power.
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Where is my thumbs-down when I need it?!!! ;)

If i could have my way, UCONN would get the #1,2 and 3 recruits every single year. Screw parity. I want us to have all the talent, and lots of it! :D

There can be parity between teams 2-350. #1 should always be UCONN!!!
 
1/25

Jillian Hollingshead: 19 points, 5 rebounds

Aaliyah Moore: 20 points, 12 rebounds


1/28

Jillian Hollingshead: 18 points
 
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pvdoggy said:
I know this is counter to everyone's wishes on the BY, but it makes for more interesting competition in wcbb if the top talents are spread around a little bit instead of being concentrated in a few of the usual suspects. If Azzi somehow commits to Uconn, I would want to see Miles go somewhere else to balance out the power.
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The object is to make UConn bad for women's basketball.
 
pvdoggy said:
I know this is counter to everyone's wishes on the BY, but it makes for more interesting competition in wcbb if the top talents are spread around a little bit instead of being concentrated in a few of the usual suspects. If Azzi somehow commits to Uconn, I would want to see Miles go somewhere else to balance out the power.
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I think if Fudd commits, I could see Ducharme also coming to UConn. The other alphas I think would go elsewhere but I think Ducharme could take a largely off the bench role to be close to home, competing in practice with the best, and winning championships.
 
My second game watching Piath Gabriel was like the song I’m Henry th 8th I am. Second verse same as the first. Tonight she was apparently in the dog house and didn’t start. Came in at about the 5 minute mark and shortly thereafter was pull after playing Matador defense. Back in a few minutes later. Her teammates unable to get the ball into her in the low post, which is where she lives, while being guarded by a 5’9” fire plug who may have outweighed her. Surprised her coach didn’t Try her a high post.
Tonight’s low lights
0 for 2 on layups
2 of 5 on free throws
Not sure on rebounding but under 10
Did not start second half came in with 4 minutes left in 3rd Qtr.

Positive
When she returned in 3rd qtr she showed a bit of fire and was more aggressive. Maybe the sitting will set a fire.

Again IMHO she is definitely a project and would be best served by redshirting. Unless of course there is a major transformation in the next 9 months
 
MilfordHusky said:
This is consistent with my impression of Azzi as one of the sweetest kids around. She and her family got to know Kobe and Gigi. Azzi and Gigi shoot hoops with Pheesa in NYC in December. So tragic! I trust Azzi will carry Kobe’s legacy and Gigi’s memory forward.
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She's a sweetie, no doubt. But on the court Mil, she's Fudd The Knife, and she will carve you up into small, edible pieces.
 
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What are UCONNs chances of offering and landing 2021 Student Athlete, SONIA CITRON out of Ursuline HS in New York. Know that Oregon and Stanford has extended offers to her. Do you think Geno has any strong interests in her? (Does someone of her position and "game" fit UCONN's needs for that incoming recruiting class?)
 
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DEpup said:
I think if Fudd commits, I could see Ducharme also coming to UConn. The other alphas I think would go elsewhere but I think Ducharme could take a largely off the bench role to be close to home, competing in practice with the best, and winning championships.
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I totally Agree with this
 
Alydar said:
Before she got to S Carolina Wilson considered herself a guard. Gabby Williams was her team's pg. Having your best player run the offense seems common in high school.
I have no experience watching Miles but the UConn offense at it's best doesn't revolve around one player, it moves from player to player in the course of a game and often from possession to possession. I am certain that both Bueckers and Fudd can adapt to being a 1, 2 or 3. If Miles can also then there is a place for her.
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A large part of the premise is “ If Azzi did not come”. Miles has exceptional court vision is an elite passer. She does not yet have the ability to move off the ball and play SG or wing. Miles is also pigeoned toed and plays too upright & on the balls of her feet which makes her at times a defensive liability on the perimeter.
Even with Azzi I’d firmly be in the camp that says UCONN would need more considering that no combination of Kia Nurse, Crystal, Christyn, or KLS has resulted in a championship combination from the PG, SG, & SF positions.
 
GRIFFBIFF20 said:
What are UCONNs chances of offering and landing 2021 Student Athlete, SONIA CITRON out of Ursuline HS in New York. Know that Oregon and Stanford has extended offers to her. Do you think Geno has any strong interests in her? (Does someone of her position and "game" fit UCONN's needs for that incoming recruiting class?)
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Citron is great and she would do very well at UCONN as a sniper. Caroline Ducharme is a very similar (almost identical) player to Citron and appears to be in better standing because she visited UCONN a few months ago.
 
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