Jovana video

[HuskyNan]

Jovana, K9, Blanca, and Kelis are going to drive defenses crazy.

Also note - Jovana is a signee, not a commit

 

[jabstep]

She looks very comfortable and in control. Great drives to the hoop. A good 3 ball shooter and I love her down the court fast break passes. She is a keeper!!!

 

[Tonyc]

A special player. Very Special

 

[oldude]

Jovanna will compete for a starting spot next season. While the video doesn’t show it, she’s also a pretty good defender in addition to all the offense she has in her bag.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

Like that she can finish well with her left hand. Seen multiple videos of this.

 

[oldude]

Like that she can finish well with her left hand. Seen multiple videos of this.

It’s a little thing that’s so very important when driving to the basket. One thing I have noticed over the years, watching UConn warm up, is that when the layup line moves to the left side of the basket, just about every player uses their left hand. That continually practiced skill translates directly to game situations.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

I would love to see their if any contact finishing drills.

 

[BobbyJ]

Jovana, K9, Blanca, and Kelis are going to drive defenses crazy.

Also note - Jovana is a signee, not a commit

That is the 6-4 Okeke #17 in red that she blows by in two of the first three plays on the video.

 

[Next 12]

Uconn scores again with Jovana, a player that is ready to play. Can't wait to see her in action with Uconn. Her moves to the basket arevery precise and controlled. GO JOVANA!!!!! GO HUSKIES!!!!

 

[ctfjr]

Nice highlight film! I can envision her in blue & white!

 

[Bone Dog]

It’s a little thing that’s so very important when driving to the basket. One thing I have noticed over the years, watching UConn warm up, is that when the layup line moves to the left side of the basket, just about every player uses their left hand. That continually practiced skill translates directly to game situations.

It is surprising to see guards at the D1 level not be able to finish with either hand. It’s such a limiting factor. And it’s a footwork skill as much as a hand skill. I get that bigs don’t often develop this skill. They bring other talents to the court.

This is related to having a pronounced preference to drive one way, which becomes a liability as soon as opponents include it in their scout. I was always impressed by how hard Christyn worked on developing her right hand so she could eliminate this limitation.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Can anyone speak to how quick Jovana is? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[BobbyJ]

Can anyone speak to how quick Jovana is? Inquiring minds want to know.

Very quick. However, it can be deceiving because her leg strength allows her to be very much under control. But she can go as fast as she needs to. And you rarely see her off balance.

 

[Bone Dog]

Can anyone speak to how quick Jovana is? Inquiring minds want to know.

My eyeball test suggests she's Nika-quick.

 

[Cuango]

Jovana, K9, Blanca, and Kelis are going to drive defenses crazy.

Also note - Jovana is a signee, not a commit

Why do I think Allie is going to love playing with this girl?

 

[ec33]

She seems the perfect player for Geno. PG skills along with high-quality 3-pt shooting. It is hard to play KK and K9 together as neither are strong outside shooters. You can however play Jovana with one of them and Geno loves to play two point guards when he can get away with it offensively (like with Paige).

 

[Bone Dog]

She seems the perfect player for Geno. PG skills along with high-quality 3-pt shooting. It is hard to play KK and K9 together as neither are strong outside shooters. You can however play Jovana with one of them and Geno loves to play two point guards when he can get away with it offensively (like with Paige).

Yup. The question really concerns the '27-28 season, when the guard corps will be Kayleigh Allie Kelis Jovana with support from Morgan Blanca and Sarah. The two PG strategy will continue to be available to Geno, though I expect Geno to be on the lookout for more PGs in the next two recruiting cycles, as Sarah Kayleigh and Allie will graduate in '28.

 

[Stronga12]

There is this tweet from her coach at the Nike Hoop summit last year



She is also still shooting a ludicrous 55% from 3P (62/113) this season.

 

[Skeets]

Jovana, K9, Blanca, and Kelis are going to drive defenses crazy.

Also note - Jovana is a signee, not a commit

Question, in this day and age, what is the difference between a signee and a commit? Isn't the letter of intent just a piece of paper?

 

[HuskyNan]

Question, in this day and age, what is the difference between a signee and a commit? Isn't the letter of intent just a piece of paper?

The National Letter of Intent, which is no more, was a contract. Even though the formal NLI is gone, another contract has replaced that document. See the below

National Letter of Intent Eliminated: Impact on Recruiting

Discover why the National Letter of Intent (NLI) has been eliminated, its impact on athletes, and what this means for college recruitment. Learn more now!

www.ncsasports.org

NCAA approves elimination of national letter of intent program

The NCAA Division I Council has approved the immediate elimination of the national letter of intent program, marking a historic shift to the recruiting landscape.

www.espn.com

 

[Blond D.]

Why do I think Allie is going to love playing with this girl?

Why do I think EVERYONE is going to love playing with that girl?

 

[Charliebball]

UConn is going to have four fearless point guards next season......can't wait to see them all in action.....

 

[Next 12]

After reading all the posts above, I have come to the conclusion that Jovana might be a replacement for AZZI. Watching the video of her , she goes to the basket like Azzi and a statistic posted said she was shooting 3's in the 60% range for the season. Fantastic!! Now I REALLY can't wait to see her play.GO HUSKIES!!!!!

 

[Dynastic]

Jovana, K9, Blanca, and Kelis are going to drive defenses crazy.

Also note - Jovana is a signee, not a commit

Well, she can shoot! Seems to have a very good vision on the court, play smart is aggressive things we need in our next point guard.

 

[Gus Mahler]

UConn is going to have four fearless point guards next season......can't wait to see them all in action.....

Yes. One in each class.