Just for fun, as of now, who will the 5th starter be?

[EricLA]

So I know there are a few other possible recruits out there who could play next year that are being looked at, but as of right now, who do we think the 5th starter will be?

This assumes that the core 4 who have already earned a spot will be Danger, Christyn, Megan and ONO.

 

[JoePgh]

No opportunity to choose Batouly?

 

[MilfordHusky]

Westbrook or Laksa.

 

[eebmg]

Westbrook or Laksa.

 

[Centerstream]

I understand the reason for this thread and believe it is sort of tongue in cheek. But at least there are viable options to choose from this time around, which should make every Huskie fan here on the BY very happy (except for the multitudes of Debbie Downers).
I am thinking that maybe next season our GOAT can put "big" lineup or a "small" lineup on the court to start the game and go from there. Yeah, what a problem to have.

 

[oldude]

While I too believe there's more to come, if Evelyn is the last addition for next year, she would likely be the 5th starter. What that would do is move Megan to her more natural position on the wing and give UConn a formidable front line with Liv, Evelyn & Megan up front. Add in Ania and hopefully Aubrey off the bench, both of whom are versatile enough to play anywhere from pg to sf, and UConn would be a very dangerous team.

 

[pacific 44]

Awak first off the bench.

 

[Vowelguy]

1. Griffin
2. Makurat
3. Camara
4. Adebayo
5. Irwin
6. Bent

 

[Grad1990]

No opportunity to choose Westbrook?

She would my clear favorite.

 

[BroadwayVa]

So I know there are a few other possible recruits out there who could play next year that are being looked at, but as of right now, who do we think the 5th starter will be?

This assumes that the core 4 who have already earned a spot will be Danger, Christyn, Megan and ONO.

If the 4 are not a lock then there just ain't no Santa Clause!! Anna if all said is true. Pro/International the kid obviously has GAME. Same is true of Griffin. Poor Geno he just added problems. Poor Geno. Now if he pulls in Cook--yahoo, I mean Gloom, doom, gloom, It's like raising Rabbits--how do you stop them!!

 

[huskeynut]

I'll wait until Geno is done recruiting. Then we can have a good discussion.

 

[EricLA]

No opportunity to choose Westbrook?

She would my clear favorite.

Totally agree - let me know where you see she's committed to UCONN! I'm dying to roll out my happy dance!

 

[Centerstream]

No opportunity to choose Westbrook?

She would my clear favorite.

Did I miss her committed to UConn thread?????? Please supply the link to that thread, thanks.

 

[Jingo]

Westbrook or Laksa.

 

[Jingo]

Laksa!!!

 

[Jingo]

If we get Laksa we win the NC!

 

[Ozimoto]

The only certainty here is that we will find out in October.

 

[Shorty Dee]

With transfers still available how can we say who will start. Right now I know Christyn, Crystal and Megan. I can't even pencil in Olivia (I would love for her to start). If Westbrook and Collins chose UConn they will be eligible to play this season. They could both start. Ask this question again in August or September.

 

[Tonyc]

Here is where I believe we are at now. We needed a 5th starter and we needed somebody with experience off the bench this season. IMO we got them. Evelyn is experienced and she is here for one year. Leaving the door open for her position which is why I believe we have more recruits coming. Anna is experienced and she is here for 4 years. The recruitment of Evelyn will not affect our future recruiting because she is here for one year. With her numbers and granted they are not from a top 5 conference but they are impressive and she fills the void of a big who can put up numbers. Anna will gain alot of experience this season along with Aubrey. Both should see alot of playtime and be developed. Remember they are still 18 yrs old.

The question is if we get another player, a transfer and she has to sit out a year or gets a wavier and plays right away how will that affect the players we just got and how will that effect recruiting in the future? How much more can a 2 year player bring then what we already have? We are in much better shape right now then we were a month ago. Also we have incoming freshman this season and next season who are very good and they will need time just like all other freshman to learn Geno's system and learn to play at the college level. As good as they were they are still 18 years old and it will take time to develop them.

IMO Evelyn starts because she has 4 years experience, is a rebounder and a scorer but she too has to learn Geno's system. Those coming in next season will also have to learn Genos system and get college experience. I think this season we could use one more player and the following season a big or two.

We are a team with talent, and potential and we are a team that is still developing. Im looking forward to the season as Geno is compiling alot of talent. Its an exciting time to be a UConn fan. This season reminds me of the excitement we had the season we got DT and had TASS. We had alot of talent on the floor and coming off the bench. This is a great time to be a UConn fan and Geno isnt finished yet.

 

[huskeynut]

Laksa!!!

Don't see it happening. She still has one year of eligibility left. She either plays for USF or she turns pro in Europe.

 

[oldude]

Don't see it happening. She still has one year of eligibility left. She either plays for USF or she turns pro in Europe.

FYI, Laksa graduates from USF today. Still no word on her plans. If she planned to return to USF as a grad student, she would have already let everyone know. It would be the easiest decision and there’s absolutely no reason to keep it a secret.

I do believe she’s made up her mind either to play in Europe as a pro or go to another US school as a graduate transfer. I don’t think she wants to answer a lot of questions right now from everyone on campus. Out of respect for Jose and her teammates, she’s keeping her decision private until she leaves school.

 

[huskeynut]

FYI, Laksa graduates from USF today. Still no word on her plans. If she planned to return to USF as a grad student, she would have already let everyone know. It would be the easiest decision and there’s absolutely no reason to keep it a secret.

I do believe she’s made up her mind either to play in Europe as a pro or go to another US school as a graduate transfer. I don’t think she wants to answer a lot of questions right now from everyone on campus. Out of respect for Jose and her teammates, she’s keeping her decision private until she leaves school.

Just a reminder, when Laksa went down with the ACL in November, we heard nothing from her or USF until Senior Night in March against UConn. Graduation was on Thursday. I don't expect an announcement from her or USF for a while.

Given the relationship Jose and Geno have, I just don't see her being a grad transfer at UConn. Neither do some of our USF friends.

 

[oldude]

Just a reminder, when Laksa went down with the ACL in November, we heard nothing from her or USF until Senior Night in March against UConn. Graduation was on Thursday. I don't expect an announcement from her or USF for a while.

Given the relationship Jose and Geno have, I just don't see her being a grad transfer at UConn. Neither do some of our USF friends.

That may be so, but I don’t see her back at USF either.

 

[Jingo]

If we get Laksa we win the NC!