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Jones and Boston to visit UConn together

In all likelihood these young ladies are leaning towards a particular school, if they have not actually made their decisions already. To some degree they are probably following through on a process that they established with input from parents and other advisors.

The one thing we have seen often in these situations is that a recruit may cut the process short after taking her OV to the school of her choice (Griffin) or typically announce right after her last visit (Horston), and frequently the last visit is the school of her choice (fingers crossed).

If my theory is correct, UConn will receive good news from Boston. I’ve been saying she’s a lock for some time and I’m not partial to eating crow. It would be fantastic if Jones cancelled her trip to Stanford, but it’s hard to imagine that she will. For that reason Jones may be a more difficult “get”.

If Geno feels really confident about Boston, and not as confident about Jones, the idea of having the 2 Under 17 World Championship teammates visit UConn together makes a lot of sense.
 
oldude said:
In all likelihood these young ladies are leaning towards a particular school, if they have not actually made their decisions already. To some degree they are probably following through on a process that they established with input from parents and other advisors.

The one thing we have seen often in these situations is that a recruit may cut the process short after taking her OV to the school of her choice (Griffin) or typically announce right after her last visit (Horston), and frequently the last visit is the school of her choice (fingers crossed).

If my theory is correct, UConn will receive good news from Boston. I’ve been saying she’s a lock for some time and I’m not partial to eating crow. It would be fantastic if Jones cancelled her trip to Stanford, but it’s hard to imagine that she will. For that reason Jones may be a more difficult “get”.

If Geno feels really confident about Boston, and not as confident about Jones, the idea of having the 2 Under 17 World Championship teammates visit UConn together makes a lot of sense.
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I have a feeling when all is said and done the 2020 class will be even more important then originally thought............perhaps UConn will have more then just four targets to consider next year
 
Charliebball said:
I have a feeling when all is said and done the 2020 class will be even more important then originally thought..perhaps UConn will have more then just four targets to consider next year
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I’m sure the 2019 class started out with more than 4 targets (SB & others were in the mix), but clearly Geno is looking for a haul of Blue Chip talent. It’s a high wire act for sure. If it works out, like it did with the HS Class of 2012, UConn can expect more championships. If it doesn’t, the challenge of getting back to the top is extremely difficult.
 
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Charliebball said:
I have a feeling when all is said and done the 2020 class will be even more important then originally thought..perhaps UConn will have more then just four targets to consider next year
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I agree that the 2020 class is going to be instrumental in deciding the future of UConn women's basketball. I have said from the beginning that Griffin would be the only recruit of the 2019 that would chose UConn. I don't know why I feel the way I do, but I have Jones going to Stanford, Boston heading to ND, and Horston at either Tennessee or Ohio State. Hopefully I am wrong, we shall soon see.
 
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with Horston choosing Tennessee, UConn needs to lock down at least one of these two or 2019 recruiting will go down as a miss for Geno and company...........thank goodness for Aubrey Griffin.........unfortunately there's a real chance she'll be rooming with an upperclasswoman................
 
TitleTown said:
I agree that the 2020 class is going to be instrumental in deciding the future of UConn women's basketball. I have said from the beginning that Griffin would be the only recruit of the 2019 that would chose UConn. I don't know why I feel the way I do, but I have Jones going to Stanford, Boston heading to ND, and Horston at either Tennessee or Ohio State. Hopefully I am wrong, we shall soon see.
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unfortunately you're one third of the way there............ I somewhat share your pessimism...............the fact that Jones and Boston will be in Storrs together is encouraging but hardly a guarantee of a commitment..........hoping for the best
 
Charliebball said:
what no uniform picture!!!.......I guess ND just pulled their offer.......:rolleyes:
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I doubt she ends up at ND. I think Muffet tells her that we are no longer interested. I hope so. I have no doubt she finds a decent landing spot.
 
Irishfan said:
I doubt she ends up at ND. I think Muffet tells her that we are no longer interested. I hope so. I have no doubt she finds a decent landing spot.
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You are not serious are you? Why would ND no longer be interested? Who would you rather have than Jones?
 
Irishfan said:
Somebody that would at least appear to want to be a part of ND.
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That makes sense. Was not aware she did not show interest. Thank you.
 
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Wait, what? Haley Jones is no longer interested in Notre Dame? When did this happen?
 
Irishfan said:
Don’t know. Charliebball said that ND pulled her offer because she refused to wear an ND jersey. I support the action.
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Maybe she did maybe she didn't. Not all recruits want to. Muffet started doing that just two years ago when she had Walker and Westbrook on campus. It's not that big of a deal. Some young ladies don't put everything on social media. She kept it short and to the point with her post. Herself and the coaching staff and then one of her family at ND. I bet that she will keep it consistent for all of her visits.

But IMO she isn't going to ND. I feel like she will go to Stanford or Oregon. I think she wanted to see what ND was about since they have been an elite programs for years, and because they just won it all.
 
Irishfan said:
Don’t know. Charliebball said that ND pulled her offer because she refused to wear an ND jersey. I support the action.
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Maybe Haley Jones feels that it would be inappropriate to put on a team’s uniform until she earned the right to do so. Now where have I heard that sentiment expressed before.....
 
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oldude said:
Maybe Haley Jones feels that it would be inappropriate to put on a team’s uniform until she earned the right to do so. Now where have I heard that sentiment expressed before.....
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Earn the right to wear the uniform? How about go to the bookstore and buy one. Does $119 earn you the right?
 
Irishfan said:
Earn the right to wear the uniform? How about go to the bookstore and buy one. Does $119 earn you the right?
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Obviously, you are not familiar with my reference. UConn steadfastly refuses to participate in this growing trend to outfit and photograph recruits in team uniforms. In the past Geno has made it very clear that you earn the right to wear a UConn Husky uniform by your effort in practice, in the classroom and by your attitude as a teammate.

It is my sincere hope that Haley Jones and Aliyah Boston will both earn their right to wear a UConn uniform at 1st night, on October 2019 in Storrs, CT.
 
oldude said:
Obviously, you are not familiar with my reference. UConn steadfastly refuses to participate in this growing trend to outfit and photograph recruits in team uniforms. In the past Geno has made it very clear that you earn the right to wear a UConn Husky uniform by your effort in practice, in the classroom and by your attitude as a teammate.

It is my sincere hope that Haley Jones and Aliyah Boston will both earn their right to wear a UConn uniform at 1st night, on October 2019 in Storrs, CT.
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And that’s fine. If the right to wear a jersey needs to be earned, why sell them through the bookstore? Does the football team also require that the right to wear a jersey is something that needs to be earned? It seems like UCONN goes out of the way to make it difficult to be a fan.
 
Irishfan said:
And that’s fine. If the right to wear a jersey needs to be earned, why sell them through the bookstore? Does the football team also require that the right to wear a jersey is something that needs to be earned? It seems like UCONN goes out of the way to make it difficult to be a fan.
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Did you actually go to ND ?
 
rvwsleep said:
Did you actually go to ND ?
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Does it matter. ND wants people to feel a part of their teams, whether they went there or not. They encourage people to wear their uniforms, and support the school. You don’t have to earn “the right” to support Notre Dame.
 
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Irishfan said:
And that’s fine. If the right to wear a jersey needs to be earned, why sell them through the bookstore? Does the football team also require that the right to wear a jersey is something that needs to be earned? It seems like UCONN goes out of the way to make it difficult to be a fan.
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I’m really not sure what point you’re trying to make. Purchasing a team jersey at a book store is the exact opposite of earning a uniform by hard work and effort.

I have no problem with fans paying $119 for a uniform in support of their team. I do have a problem with high school recruits showing up on campus for a recruiting visit, only to be ushered into a photo-op to be outfitted like some kind of prize racehorse.

Evidently, Haley Jones feels the same way I do. UConn may or may not secure a commitment from Ms Jones. But her poise, articulate ability and maturity beyond her years not to be swayed by recruiting gimmicks has earned my supreme respect.
 
oldude said:
I’m really not sure what point you’re trying to make. Purchasing a team jersey at a book store is the exact opposite of earning a uniform by hard work and effort.

I have no problem with fans paying $119 for a uniform in support of their team. I do have a problem with high school recruits showing up on campus for a recruiting visit, only to be ushered into a photo-op to be outfitted like some kind of prize racehorse.

Evidently, Haley Jones feels the same way I do. UConn may or may not secure a commitment from Ms Jones. But her poise, articulate ability and maturity beyond her years not to be swayed by recruiting gimmicks has earned my supreme respect.
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And that’s fine, I hope she goes to UCONN and has a great career. If she doesn’t want to be seen in an ND jersey, I don’t want to see her in one. It seems like we agree here. Neither of us want to see her at ND, and both of us are OK with her going to UCONN.
 
Just saw tweet by rauol. Haley Jones has Stanford official visit this weekend. Does that mean UConn gets last?
 
Stoli said:
Just saw tweet by rauol. Haley Jones has Stanford official visit this weekend. Does that mean UConn gets last?
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It certainly looks that way. Always better to have the last at bat.
 
oldude said:
It certainly looks that way. Always better to have the last at bat.
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Haley recently stated in an article that her final visit will be the “second week in November”.

Both Haley Jones and Aliyah Boston still have to visit South Carolina. Boston visits us the weekend of 10/25, perhaps Jones visits then too, perhaps not. If Haley is indeed visiting UConn the weekend of 11/4 with Boston then Jones’ final visit has to be either South Carolina or Oregon.
 
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