July 2021 Recruiting Thread

[Sluconn Husky]

Ok, so this overzealous fan wants Shade, Toomey, Rice and Cunningham. Who am I missing?

Rice is a 2022, the other three 2023's.

Other 2023's:

Booker, Arnold, Anderson, Kitts, Ogden, Watkins, Del Rosario, Hidalgo, Scott, Briggs

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Sidwell Friends coach and mother of 2024 top-10er Kendall Dudley:

 

[Mdoggie]

Rice is a 2022, the other three 2023's.

Other 2023's:

Booker, Arnold, Anderson, Kitts, Ogden, Watkins, Del Rosario, Hidalgo, Scott, Briggs

Can’t have all, so give me 2 from your list.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Can’t have all, so give me 2 from your list.

I like all of them to some extent. That's 3 spots for 12 players. I dunno.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

3-4-5 UConn POI:

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Madison Booker #35 vs Athena Tomlinson #10

 

[BobbyJ]

Madison Booker #35 vs Athena Tomlinson #10

I like Booker's "Ice Man Gervin" move and shot on Tomlinson at the 1:40 mark. Very versatile at 6-1.

 

[Blakeon18]

If we are fortunate and get Ashlynn:

assuming nobody opts for an extra year due to the covid factor:

Paige and Nika would be seniors with a one year overlap with Ashlynn.
Azzi would be a junior with a 2 year overlap.

While Caroline and Saylor are versatile I would not regard either as a true guard and Ashlynn seems to be just that...including some potential to be a 1 or 2. As it stands we have no guards coming from the 2022 class....'just' the 2 excellent forwards Ice and Ayanna. I'm still hoping for a guard from that class....Rice!

Even if we do get a 2022 guard it strikes me that Ashlynn would be in a good position to get some PT at either the 1 or 2 and learn a ton from the older guards ahead of her...and maybe after Paige and Nika move on...have at least a shot at starting in her soph year.

There seems to be a ton of excellent guard prospects from 2024/2025 and even 2026....including Jenica Lewis an 8th grader from Iowa this coming season who has declared that UConn is her dream school.

 

[chrissaran]

Sounds like a UConn player. In the video she looked taller than 5'9". Small doesn't keep you from being great. Sue is 5'9".

 

[donalddoowop]

Sounds like a UConn player. In the video she looked taller than 5'9". Small doesn't keep you from being great. Sue i

If we are fortunate and get Ashlynne:

assuming nobody opts for an extra year due to the covid factor:

Paige and Nika would be seniors with a one year overlap with Ashlynne.
Azzi would be a junior with a 2 year overlap.

While Caroline and Saylor are versatile I would not regard either as a true guard and Ashlynne seems to be just that...including some potential to be a 1 or 2. As it stands we have no guards coming from the 2022 class....'just' the 2 excellent forwards Ice and Ayanna. I'm still hoping for a guard from that class....Rice!

Even if we do get a 2022 guard it strikes me that Ashlynne would be in a good position to get some PT at either the 1 or 2 and learn a ton from the older guards ahead of her...and maybe after Paige and Nika move on...have at least a shot at starting in her soph year.

There seems to be a ton of excellent guard prospects from 2024/2025 and even 2026....including Jenica Lewis an 8th grader from Iowa this coming season who has declared that UConn is her dream school.

This may seem picky but, based on the picture above, there is no "e" at the end of Ashlynn.

 

[Blakeon18]

Picky...but correct...I did change it....thanks.

 

[Charliebball]

Madison Booker #35 vs Athena Tomlinson #10

in an age where offense is so highly valued nice to see AT really enjoys playing defense........

 

[CocoHusky]

Correct. Absolutely not from the Toomey family. Ciera would not promote herself in this way.

Wanted to welcome you to the Boneyard. You will find it to be a very passionate, opinionated, fanatical place with great diversity of opinions=A GREAT RIDE. Please stick around and enjoy it.

 

[Dillon77]

Ivey is unproven. That’s the issue. I believe Shea offered also, correct?

Yes on Shea. Agree on Ivey. ND is at a crossroads right now.

Per comments on Niele Ivey:

Without hashing out the whole "should the Irish have (at least) interviewed/hired a coach wth experience?" (this is becoming like an Act of Contrition on another board ), I think this season is, indeed, a crossroads for both Coach Ivey & ND Women's Basketball.
A few thoughts:

• In an interview, Niele admitted that the pandemic posed challenges on the recruiting front and was looking forward to getting out on the on the road (perhaps to get back to what she knew/was good at?)
• Niele was known as MM's chief recruiter (and game planner), yet both elements seem to have faltered, at least by the standards we once knew. Maybe trying to do everything affects the deep dives?
• She got off to a great start, securing commitments from Olivia Miles and Sonia Citron. Since then: 0. Zip.
• And now she's gotten to the point where it just isn't "recruiting" that's the issue -- she's got to show what she can do on the floor. That can --and will -- affect many recruits' decisions.
• So, Niele will have a full summer session and fall work-out period to get her team of 10 into fighting shape.
• I've written on the Bench that the 2022 season is pretty much over for top-ranked prospects, save Tabitha Amanze and KK Bransford. 2023 and beyond are what's imperative and this season is the groundwork. Show me.

Stay tuned.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

I like Booker's "Ice Man Gervin" move and shot on Tomlinson at the 1:40 mark. Very versatile at 6-1.

There's a lot to like about Booker in that video. Her ball-handling skills are amazing for a 6-1 wing/forward. She can clearly get off her own shot any time she wants, and the shot itself looks high quality. She can really pass, and she even puts in an impressive post move.

I'm pretty sold at this point.

 

[Mdoggie]

There's a lot to like about Booker in that video. Her ball-handling skills are amazing for a 6-1 wing/forward. She can clearly get off her own shot any time she wants, and the shot itself looks high quality. She can really pass, and she even puts in an impressive post move.

I'm pretty sold at this point.

Ok, Booker it is!!

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[CocoHusky]

There's a lot to like about Booker in that video. Her ball-handling skills are amazing for a 6-1 wing/forward. She can clearly get off her own shot any time she wants, and the shot itself looks high quality. She can really pass, and she even puts in an impressive post move.

I'm pretty sold at this point.

Booker is probably the most complete two way player in the class. She has Gabby Williams like defensive versatility and can lock up positions 1-4.

 

[BobbyJ]

There's a lot to like about Booker in that video. Her ball-handling skills are amazing for a 6-1 wing/forward. She can clearly get off her own shot any time she wants, and the shot itself looks high quality. She can really pass, and she even puts in an impressive post move.

I'm pretty sold at this point.

Like I said previously, the Book can cook.

 

[BobbyJ]

Booker is probably the most complete two way player in the class. She has Gabby Williams like defensive versatility and can lock up positions 1-4.

Alrighty then, Booker, Shade, and Toomey it is. Class is dismissed.

 

[Mdoggie]

Alrighty then, Booker, Shade, and Toomey it is. Class is dismissed.

Class of 23 come on down!!

 

[oldude]

Per comments on Niele Ivey:

Without hashing out the whole "should the Irish have (at least) interviewed/hired a coach wth experience?" (this is becoming like an Act of Contrition on another board ), I think this season is, indeed, a crossroads for both Coach Ivey & ND Women's Basketball.
A few thoughts:

• In an interview, Niele admitted that the pandemic posed challenges on the recruiting front and was looking forward to getting out on the on the road (perhaps to get back to what she knew/was good at?)
• Niele was known as MM's chief recruiter (and game planner), yet both elements seem to have faltered, at least by the standards we once knew. Maybe trying to do everything affects the deep dives?
• She got off to a great start, securing commitments from Olivia Miles and Sonia Citron. Since then: 0. Zip.
• And now she's gottent to the point where it just isn't "recruiting" -- she's got to show what she can do on the floor. That can affect many recruits' decisions.
• So, Niele will have a full summer session and fall work-out periord to get her team of 10 into fighting shape.
• I've written on the board that the 2022 season is pretty much over for top-ranked prospects, save Tabitha Amanze and KK Bransford. 2023 and beyond are what's imperative and this season is the groundwork. Show me.

Stay tuned.

Dillon, I always appreciate your insight into the general tenor in South Bend. Unlike some here on the BY, I don’t want to see the Irish fade into obscurity. The UConn-ND rivalry was good for WBB, and hopefully will be again.

 

[CocoHusky]

Alrighty then, Booker, Shade, and Toomey it is. Class is dismissed.

Good Lord, the versatility of a UCONN front line forwards that includes Edwards, Brady, Patterson, Toomey and Booker would be HEAVENLY!

 

[BobbyJ]

Good Lord, the versatility of a UCONN front line forwards that includes Edwards, Brady, Patterson, Toomey and Booker would be HEAVENLY!

And with 3 ball shooters like Bueckers, Fudd, and Ducharme stretching the defense, they just might be somewhat effective.

 

[donalddoowop]

Per comments on Niele Ivey:

Without hashing out the whole "should the Irish have (at least) interviewed/hired a coach wth experience?" (this is becoming like an Act of Contrition on another board ), I think this season is, indeed, a crossroads for both Coach Ivey & ND Women's Basketball.
A few thoughts:

• In an interview, Niele admitted that the pandemic posed challenges on the recruiting front and was looking forward to getting out on the on the road (perhaps to get back to what she knew/was good at?)
• Niele was known as MM's chief recruiter (and game planner), yet both elements seem to have faltered, at least by the standards we once knew. Maybe trying to do everything affects the deep dives?
• She got off to a great start, securing commitments from Olivia Miles and Sonia Citron. Since then: 0. Zip.
• And now she's gottent to the point where it just isn't "recruiting" -- she's got to show what she can do on the floor. That can affect many recruits' decisions.
• So, Niele will have a full summer session and fall work-out periord to get her team of 10 into fighting shape.
• I've written on the board that the 2022 season is pretty much over for top-ranked prospects, save Tabitha Amanze and KK Bransford. 2023 and beyond are what's imperative and this season is the groundwork. Show me.

Stay tuned.

Show me? I did not know you were from Missouri.