July 2020 UCONN recruiting thread

[Mdoggie]

Hens

 

[BobbyJ]

Proximity to home, recently her and her parents changed AAU teams and her parents now run an UA sponsored team(Maryland is UA's marquis school), Kevin Plank the founder of UA went to the same HS as Fudd and then graduated from Maryland, and the fact that Fudd has been seen numerous times with Maryland gear on(not a big deal by itself, but added to the other facts it's intriguing). Just a hunch, but I also think she wants to go somewhere where she will be hands down the #1 option, that is just not happening at UConn. I'm not saying that she is selfish or a glory hog, just that she wants to run the show.

Don’t think there’s enough there to pass up playing for championships, being prepared properly to be a pro, playing with her best friend, or to have to listen to Frese. As for being a #1 option, I tend to think she has a more realistic understanding of her abilities than that. She looks totally team oriented to me and seems smart enough to know that the best TEAMS don’t worry about #1 options. We’ll see.

 

[Mdoggie]

I’m gonna respect Soxfan23s opinion but only on where he/she believes the recruit made end up. I made a prediction awhile back. We shall see. I was wrong about Sam and right about Paige. 1 and 1 thus far.

 

[eebmg]

I’m gonna respect Soxfan23s opinion but only on where he/she believes the recruit made end up. I made a prediction awhile back. We shall see. I was wrong about Sam and right about Paige. 1 and 1 thus far.

Sam who?

 

[Kurebeach5]

Sam who?

Brunelle perhaps.

 

[Mdoggie]

Brunelle perhaps.

We all know. It’s kinda of running joke lol

 

[eebmg]

Brunelle perhaps.

Brunelle who?

 

[Kurebeach5]

Brunelle who?

Samuel Jackson Brunelle, QB for the Patriots

 

[Carnac]

If she who shall not be named does not come to UConn, and some here don't think she will (I don't like that kind of talk ), I hope Kiki Iriafen does. She would be a HUGE get for UConn, and would contribute immediately. She's "can't miss" where ever she goes. I would hate it if "you know who" chose not to come here, but in the alternative, I'd be ELATED for Kiki to commit to UConn. To be honest, I'm like JordyG, I'm greedy. I want them BOTH!!!

 

[BobbyJ]

If she who shall not be named does not come to UConn, and some here don't think she will (I don't like that kind of talk ), I hope Kiki Iriafen does. She would be a HUGE get for UConn, and would contribute immediately. She's "can't miss" where ever she goes. I would hate it if "you know who" chose not to come here, but in the alternative, I'd be ELATED for Kiki to commit to UConn. To be honest, I'm like JordyG, I'm greedy. I want them BOTH!!!

I've been touting this kid for two years. She'd be tremendous at UConn but I've also had the feeling for quite a while that she won't leave California. Sure as hell hope I'm wrong.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Kiki appears to be a heavy Stanford lean. I’m hoping for a very pleasant surprise.

 

[donalddoowop]

Kiki appears to be a heavy Stanford lean. I’m hoping for a very pleasant surprise.

I think the surprise would be more than pleasant, at least for me. Almost a shock, based on some comments on her being a Stanford lean.

 

[Carnac]

I've been touting this kid for two years. She'd be tremendous at UConn but I've also had the feeling for quite a while that she won't leave California. Sure as hell hope I'm wrong.

I think you’re right. Cori Close HC at UCLA has dibs on her. To recap her final 5, Baylor, Stanford, Notre Dame, UConn and UCLA. I think Iriafen is headed to Westwood. Stays home, family and friends continue to see her play In all home games.

 

[Carnac]

I've been touting this kid for two years. She'd be tremendous at UConn but I've also had the feeling for quite a while that she won't leave California. Sure as hell hope I'm wrong.

Believe me sir, your touting has not fallen on deaf ears.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Hopkins vs Chaska - Dec 27, 2019

An early senior season game for Paige Bueckers who showed off her post-up game multiple times. Also watch for the change-of-direction move resulting in a scoop layup in the second half.

Paige ended up with 28 points on 11-19 from the field and 6-7 from the line.

 

[ochoopsfan]

UConn needs to sign this family

 

[TheFarmFan]

I think you’re right. Cori Close HC at UCLA has dibs on her. To recap her final 5, Baylor, Stanford, Notre Dame, UConn and UCLA. I think Iriafen is headed to Westwood. Stays home, family and friends continue to see her play In all home games.

FWIW, newly appointed Stanford assistant coach Britney Anderson tweeted the following:



Folks on our board who tend to have a bit more insider knowledge about our WCBB team have interpreted this as a likely commitment that will be announced at the end of the month. Unclear if that's Iriafen or someone else, but just an FYI. Note that we have one spot left for CO 2021, so assuming this is a 21 recruit, that would close out our recruiting class.

Maybe the recruiting hive mind here can provide further insights on what this is likely to mean?

 

[donalddoowop]

FWIW, newly appointed Stanford assistant coach Britney Anderson tweeted the following:



Folks on our board who tend to have a bit more insider knowledge about our WCBB team have interpreted this as a likely commitment that will be announced at the end of the month. Unclear if that's Iriafen or someone else, but just an FYI. Note that we have one spot left for CO 2021, so assuming this is a 21 recruit, that would close out our recruiting class.

Maybe the recruiting hive mind here can provide further insights on what this is likely to mean?

Are there any other Stanford recruits who could equate to a Christmas present?

 

[EricLA]

If she who shall not be named does not come to UConn, and some here don't think she will (I don't like that kind of talk ), I hope Kiki Iriafen does. She would be a HUGE get for UConn, and would contribute immediately. She's "can't miss" where ever she goes. I would hate it if "you know who" chose not to come here, but in the alternative, I'd be ELATED for Kiki to commit to UConn. To be honest, I'm like JordyG, I'm greedy. I want them BOTH!!!

Stanford...

 

[Carnac]

Stanford...

That would not surprise me.

 

[Carnac]

FWIW, newly appointed Stanford assistant coach Britney Anderson tweeted the following:



Folks on our board who tend to have a bit more insider knowledge about our WCBB team have interpreted this as a likely commitment that will be announced at the end of the month. Unclear if that's Iriafen or someone else, but just an FYI. Note that we have one spot left for CO 2021, so assuming this is a 21 recruit, that would close out our recruiting class.

Maybe the recruiting hive mind here can provide further insights on what this is likely to mean?

It could be interpreted that way. A BIG announcement coming concerning a "major" highly rated, highly coveted recruit. I hope it's not a recruit UConn is hoping to land. What a downer THAT would be.

This is a "tease" coming out of Stanford that you never see/hear from UConn. Some folks just can't contain themselves. Now we can spend the next 11 days trying to figure out who is at the center of this Christmas Day celebration at Palo Alto.

 

[BobbyJ]

It could be interpreted that way. A BIG announcement coming concerning a "major" highly rated, highly coveted recruit. I hope it's not a recruit UConn is hoping to land. What a downer THAT would be.

This is a "tease" coming out of Stanford that you never see/hear from UConn. Some folks just can't contain themselves. Now we can spend the next 11 days trying to figure out who is at the center of this Christmas Day celebration at Palo Alto.

I believe Iriafen would be the only '21 recruit left for Stanford that would be considered a major announcement. She's the only one of the top 4 bigs not committed yet.

 

[Jibariqua]

I believe Iriafen would be the only '21 recruit left for Stanford that would be considered a major announcement. She's the only one of the top 4 bigs not committed yet.

Christmas might mean more than 1 verbal. They offered Rayah Marshall and a PG from Mater Dei also.

 

[TheFarmFan]

This is a "tease" coming out of Stanford that you never see/hear from UConn. Some folks just can't contain themselves. Now we can spend the next 11 days trying to figure out who is at the center of this Christmas Day celebration at Palo Alto.

FWIW, this is the first time I've ever seen anything like this, and it's from a coach very (as in not even two months) new to the job, so I'll be curious to see if this Dawn-style tease was a one-off or part of a new recruiting approach. Tara, at least, is at least as old school as Geno when it comes to this stuff, which is part of why we're not quite sure what to make of it.

 

[BobbyJ]

FWIW, this is the first time I've ever seen anything like this, and it's from a coach very (as in not even two months) new to the job, so I'll be curious to see if this Dawn-style tease was a one-off or part of a new recruiting approach. Tara, at least, is at least as old school as Geno when it comes to this stuff, which is part of why we're not quite sure what to make of it.

Do you know how many more kids Stanford can take in this class?