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Jones and Boston to visit UConn together

SCGamecock said:
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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I appreciate the update. I must say that I have always felt that Jones decision will come down to UConn or Stanford. But what do I know?
 
SCGamecock said:
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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Technically no, neither player has to visit SC. Regarding Stanford and Haley Jones, Stanford will get the last visit (unofficial) by default because she only a few miles from that campus. Regardless of the sequence of official visit if Haley is still undecided she could hop in the car and drive to Stanford. Haley would have to get on a plane to come back to SC or UCONN and pay her own money to do so. UCONN has a similar advantage with Boston since she lives 45 miles from the UCONN campus=same distance Haley is from the Stanford Campus.
 
Charliebball said:
uhhhhhhhhhhhh..kidding.....
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It was a ND fan who, (before Jones' ND visit), stated that recruits not wearing the uni for a picture should be eliminated from consideration. You were perfectly OK with reminding us of it.
 
Alydar said:
It was a ND fan who, (before Jones' ND visit), stated that recruits not wearing the uni for a picture should be eliminated from consideration. You were perfectly OK with reminding us of it.
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that's what I thought..............I think any player who does that should be applauded............
 
SCGamecock said:
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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Honestly, I don't think South Carolina is going to get an official visit from either Jones or Boston.
 
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TitleTown said:
Honestly, I don't think South Carolina is going to get an official visit from either Jones or Boston.
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I’m not so sure. If you hope to some day make the US National team, it’s not a bad idea to get to know the US HC.
 
oldude said:
I’m not so sure. If you hope to some day make the US National team, it’s not a bad idea to get to know the US HC.
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True but Haley has already made an unofficial visit to SC on her own dime and Dawn was been in Haley's house (twice?). Assuming she has narrowed down her choices (I'm not saying that is the case) I think the respectful thing to do would be to let Dawn know early rather than smiling through an official visit and having to turn around a few days later and call Dawn with bad news. BTW Dawn seriously needs to land some quality top recruits like right now for the future of that program.
 
CocoHusky said:
True but Haley has already made an unofficial visit to SC on her own dime and Dawn was been in Haley's house (twice?). Assuming she has narrowed down her choices (I'm not saying that is the case) I think the respectful thing to do would be to let Dawn know early rather than smiling through an official visit and having to turn around a few days later and call Dawn with bad news. BTW Dawn seriously needs to land some quality top recruits like right now for the future of that program.
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A point well taken. As for the Gamecocks, I agree that they have yet to replace their once in a generation player and 4 top 10 draft choices over the past 2 years. If they don't, they risk falling behind MS St and TN in the SEC long term.
 
oldude said:
A point well taken. As for the Gamecocks, I agree that they have yet to replace their once in a generation player and 4 top 10 draft choices over the past 2 years. If they don't, they risk falling behind MS St and TN in the SEC long term.
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Not to worry about that. Dawn is the Olympics coach. When Geno was the Olympics coach, recruits came in drove and he won 4 Nats. The Olympics will do the recruiting for SC.
 
oldude said:
I’m not so sure. If you hope to some day make the US National team, it’s not a bad idea to get to know the US HC.
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Dawn is the 2020 coach. Aint no way they're making the 2020 Olympics.
Even if she returns in 2024, it is unlikely that a 2023 grad makes the team.

Realistically, their hopes are for 2028 or 2032. Doubtful Dawn would be coach then.
 
vowelguy said:
Dawn is the 2020 coach. Aint no way they're making the 2020 Olympics.
Even if she returns in 2024, it is unlikely that a 2023 grad makes the team.

Realistically, their hopes are for 2028 or 2032. Doubtful Dawn would be coach then.
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Your argument is logical. But Geno may well have benefited from being the U.S. national team coach when it came to recruiting. I seem to recall that Mo listed that as a factor in her decision to leave TX and head to Storrs.
 
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PAHuskeyFan said:
I'm with You Orangutan! The waiting is the killer. It's a long dull painful experience while the final answer is either joyful or a short-term excruciating pain that we'll get through eventually.
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We go through this every year. Why? Why do the most coveted recruits like to stretch out their recruiting experience, and wait until the 11th hour before they reveal their choice of schools?

As a fan, other than your team entering the second weekend in the post season tournament, this (for some) is one of the most excruciating and stressful times of the year. :confused:

I remember this time last year when UConn was still waiting for their first verbal after having the rug pulled out from under them by Charli Collier. There were a few yarders that wandered if UConn was going to swing and miss on the 2018 class. It was 10;45 pm, and no verbals had been received yet. Then Williams and ONO (thank goodness) came through and verbaled at 11:59 pm. :)

I’m looking for a repeat of last year, as Jones and Boston commit to UConn moments before the early signing period begins November 14. 90% of the 2019 class has already verbally committed.

It would not surprise me if Boston announces her decision in mid November when her team is in the Virgin Islands for a tournament the exact same time UConn will be there for the Paradise Jam - Nov 22-24 vs Ole' Miss, St. Johns & Purdue.

She could not ask for a better stage/platform for her reveal. Don’t forget, she’s from the Virgin Islands. A rare opportunity to announce your decision in the presence of the team you’re committing to, and in front of numerous family and friends that live there. She’s already said that she will announce her decision on her way home from that tournament.

UConn’s tournament goes 1-2 days beyond her’s. Technically after the buzzer sounds in her last game, she’s on her way home. Something to think about. :rolleyes:
 
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Scoop said:
We go through this every year. Why? Why do the most coveted recruits like to stretch out their recruiting experience, and wait until the 11th hour before they reveal their choice of schools.

Other than your team entering the second weekend in the postseason tournament, this (for some) is one of the most excruciating times of the year.

I remember this time last year when UConn was still waiting for their first verbal after having the rug pulled out from under them by Charli Collier. There were a few yarders that wandered if UConn was going to swing and miss on a 2018 class. Then Williams and ONO csme to the rescue at 11:59 pm.

I’m looking for a repeat of last year, as Jones and Boston commit to UConn moments before the early signing period begins November 14. 90% of the 2019 class has already had their reveals.
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UCONN only fishes in the deep end of the recruiting pond. 6 of the 10 biggest fishes (per ESPN) in the 2019 pond remain unsigned. A repeat of last year for UCONN is not only still possible, it is probable.
 
Scoop said:
We go through this every year. Why? Why do the most coveted recruits like to stretch out their recruiting experience, and wait until the 11th hour before they reveal their choice of schools.
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How dare 17 year old girls inconvenience a bunch of 50-90 year old fans!
 
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The news in Eugene is that Jones will be in town this weekend for the UO "Block Party," sort of a west coast version of "First Night," with scrimmages by both the women's and men's basketball teams, 3-point shooting and dunk contests, etc. It's a very big recruiting weekend for UO football and men's basketball. The former team will also be playing Washington (UO's biggest rival on the gridiron) on Saturday. Both teams are ranked and Autzen Stadium will be a complete zoo. If she likes football, she should see quite a show.
 
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CocoHusky said:
UCONN only fishes in the deep end of the recruiting pond. 6 of the 10 biggest fishes (per ESPN) in the 2019 pond remain unsigned. A repeat of last year for UCONN is not only still possible, it is probable.
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Do you really think probable is not too optimistic? On what do you base your optimism? I'm not being a jerk, just wondering why you feel so sure.
 
donalddoowop said:
Do you really think probable is not too optimistic? On what do you base your optimism? I'm not being a jerk, just wondering why you feel so sure.
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I'm not "sure" these are teenage girls we are talking about remember. I'm always optimistic.
We were in almost the exact position about this same time last year. Last year we got Christyn #1, ONO #5 and of course lost #2 Charli to Texas.
This year we are still in the running for #1 Jones and #3 Boston and lost #2 Jordan to TN ( I hate Orange) UCONN has already signed Aubrey. Just don't think UCONN is going to have a 1 player class in 2019.
 
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No offense here to our equine friend Alydar , but this thread has beaten a poor horse to death. Can't anyone wait for Christmas anymore? :p Vowelguy hit the inconvenience nail on the head for sure, even if he missed some of our more senior folks who are perhaps nearer to the "Boneyard" than their more junior pals
 
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Bama fan said:
No offense here to our equine friend Alydar , but this thread has beaten a poor horse to death. Can't anyone wait for Christmas anymore? :p Vowelguy hit the inconvenience nail on the head for sure, even if he missed some of our more senior folks who are perhaps nearer to the "Boneyard" than their more junior pals
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Yes I started with just "70 year olds," then at the last minute modified to include younger chaps like meself. Went back and amended to 50-90.
 
vowelguy said:
Yes I started with just "70 year olds," then at the last minute modified to include younger chaps like meself. Went back and amended to 50-90.
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A last minute reprieve,eh! Like Scrooge, standing at the edge of his grave and peering down.
 
CocoHusky said:
I'm not "sure" these are teenage girls we are talking about remember. I'm always optimistic.
We were in almost the exact position about this same time last year. Last year we got Christyn #1, ONO #5 and of course lost #2 Charli to Texas.
This year we are still in the running for #1 Jones and #3 Boston and lost #2 Jordan to TN ( I hate Orange) UCONN has already signed Aubrey. Just don't think UCONN is going to have a 1 player class in 2019.
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Remember ONO was at the top before her injury so the #5 was a product of injury rather than skill.
 
DEpup said:
Remember ONO was at the top before her injury so the #5 was a product of injury rather than skill.
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I do remember that. Do you remember who ONO replaced as #1?
 
vowelguy said:
Yes I started with just "70 year olds," then at the last minute modified to include younger chaps like meself. Went back and amended to 50-90.
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Try 50+ You never know. ;)
 
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