July recruiting thread

[HuskyNan]

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[darrell]

I have a strong feeling that Vukosa Strong and Koval are all coming to UConn.

In the article linked above, it mentioned that academics are a huge part of her decision. The writer thinks ND or Stanford (where she’s visited or plans to visit).

I still haven’t gotten the impression that she’s interested in UConn, but we’ll be finding out within the next few months.

 

[BobbyJ]

In the article linked above, it mentioned that academics are a huge part of her decision. The writer thinks ND or Stanford (where she’s visited or plans to visit).

I still haven’t gotten the impression that she’s interested in UConn, but we’ll be finding out within the next few months.

I agree. If she has any interest she would've scheduled an unofficial by now like with the other schools. And I don't think UConn has put much time into her either.

 

[Geew1992]

In the article linked above, it mentioned that academics are a huge part of her decision. The writer thinks ND or Stanford (where she’s visited or plans to visit).

I still haven’t gotten the impression that she’s interested in UConn, but we’ll be finding out within the next few months.

Who?? Koval?

 

[darrell]

Who?? Koval?

Yup. Should have clarified, sorry.

 

[erynlei4]

UConn offered Addison Bjorn. #8 in 2026, 6-0 G. Was on the USA U16 team

 

[erynlei4]

Listed as 6-2 on Prep Girls Hoops

 

[Bone Dog]

Listed as 6-2 on Prep Girls Hoops

Yeah, she looks bigger than 6'0". I like how she helps the girl up after blocking her shot. She doesn't need cheap advantages to beat you.

 

[BobbyJ]

UConn offered Addison Bjorn. #8 in 2026, 6-0 G. Was on the USA U16 team
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Given the depth of that 2026 class, I'm a little surprised that UConn offered this early. I don't know if McGaughy or Bjorn were his primary interest going out there but it looks like Bjorn really impressed Auriemma out in Omaha last weekend. She'll be one to keep an eye on going forward.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Well, we had another recruit from the "Show Me State" not so long ago and she turned out pretty well......

Well, both Phee and Maya the Magnificent were born in Jefferson City.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Listed as 6-2 on Prep Girls Hoops

She looks like a shorter Stewie to me.

 

[Dillon77]

Yeah, she looks bigger than 6'0". I like how she helps the girl up after blocking her shot. She doesn't need cheap advantages to beat you.

I have her as 6'1" (I usually go with the heights associated with U.S.A. Basketball team). The long appendages do have a "Stewiesque" look. She also reminds me facially of an ND wing from a few years back: Maddie Cable, who was good at crashing boards, as well.

 

[Huskee11]

Well, both Phee and Maya the Magnificent were born in Jefferson City.

Whoops forgot about one of them I won`t say which.

Either way, I assume a Boneyard suspension is in order. Good thing it is a slow period.

 

[Cuango]

That’s crazy talk!

I think Vukosa is likely, Strong slightly less so, but Koval? I’m not feeling it. I hope I’m wrong, of course, but I just haven’t seen much that leads me to think Koval is seriously considering us. If we can just get Strong and Vukosa though, I think I can probably survive the terrible los of Koval

 

[kat0189]

Bjorn looks spectacular in videos, really amazed by her ball handling with her size. I looked her up and saw that she also runs track and clocked a 57.9 quarter mile—that's a pretty good time.

Still, I'm surprised she was offered so early...did she visit? The ones from that class I follow on social media, Jerzy Robinson and McKenna Woliczko, I don't think either of them have offers and they seemed to be the best two from the FIBA event.

 

[Conndog]

Listed as 6-2 on Prep Girls Hoops

Wow, Addison Bjorn looks phenomenal! Long- limbed, quick and aggressive. She will be in any discussion of a killer streak

 

[RoadMaster]

 

[darrell]

I hate to compare players, but she looks like if Toby Fournier could shoot.

 

[Bone Dog]

Bjorn wasn't on any of our radars before this announcement. Geno goes out there to see her and makes an offer. That's why he's in the HoF and we aren't.

 

[MilfordHusky]

She's a rising sophomore???

 

[MilfordHusky]

Addison makes the highlights:

 

[donalddoowop]

I think Vukosa is likely, Strong slightly less so, but Koval? I’m not feeling it. I hope I’m wrong, of course, but I just haven’t seen much that leads me to think Koval is seriously considering us. If we can just get Strong and Vukosa though, I think I can probably survive the terrible los of Koval

I don't think Koval would be a big loss. Especially if UConn can get Strong, Vukosa and Woliczko.

 

[FormerCTrez]

New Morgan Valley follow...Ajsa Sivka

@SARG 2101, just for my own education. Can you or anyone else explain how this young lady, or any other international player, gets recruited? How did Morgan Valley hear of this young lady so that she now follows her on social media? Or, is there a web site where potential student athletes upload videos of themselves?

 

[HuskyNan]

@SARG 2101, just for my own education. Can you or anyone else explain how this young lady, or any other international player, gets recruited? How did Morgan Valley hear of this young lady so that she now follows her on social media? Or, is there a web site where potential student athletes upload videos of themselves?

Please start a new thread or see the thread below. Let’s keep this one for UConn players of interest only

Video on UConn international recruiting, Ines, more

Former player and coach, Rachel Galligan (Eastern Illinois class of 2010), now scouts foreign players for U.S. schools. She is the founder of Go Global Recruiting. The UConn coaching staff reached out to her about Ines. Anyway, Galligan talks a lot about UConn, Ines, and Geno (she’s a fan) but...

the-boneyard.com

 

[HuskyNan]

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