Kaitlyn Chen Article (merged)

[LetteD]

An attractive option for next year. It is strange to have this leak out if it is true. I wouldn't consider PG a position of need, but it may be too good to pass up.

Reigning Ivy League Player of the Year and @PrincetonWBB senior guard Kaitlyn Chen is focused on the present, but could @UConnWBB possibly be in her future?

 

[Bone Dog]

It’s hard to see how that could work, or why Chen would want to be in the middle of a long depth chart. Of course, even Lou chose to transfer to Storrs when it looked like she’d be deep on the bench behind Paige Azzi Caroline and Aubrey.

Perhaps Carla has let her know that UConn is a good way to burnish one’s credentials for the W.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

An attractive option for next year. It is strange to have this leak out if it is true. I wouldn't consider PG a position of need, but it may be too good to pass up.

Reigning Ivy League Player of the Year and @PrincetonWBB senior guard Kaitlyn Chen is focused on the present, but could @UConnWBB possibly be in her future?

She gave UCLA the business when they played. I'd take her if she agreed and there was room. She can flat out shoot and IMO someone would be coughing up some minutes.

 

[HuskyNan]

She gave UCLA the business when they played.

She put up 18 points vs UConn last year, too. Carla said she’s talked to Geno about Kaitlin

This Ivy League star is already in transfer portal. Why UConn women's basketball is interested

Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen, the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year, is a target out of the transfer portal for UConn women's basketball.

www.ctinsider.com

 

[JellyBean]

Ooooweee! I would toss out some feelers to see her level of interest. Kaitlyn Chen has a high BBall IQ. She reads the floor well. Decent shooter. Great leader. Great finisher. She is aggressive. Whenever I watch a Princeton game, you can't help but focus on Chen. Her quickness. She would be a nice addition if there is space on the roster.

 

[oldude]

Chen is an outstanding player who really steps up in clutch situations. I think there are a number of top WBB programs who would be lucky to have her. While we’re at it, Columbia’s Abby Hsu, the Ivy League’s all time 3-pt leader, will also be available next season as a 5th year player.

But I just don’t see Chen or Hsu at UConn, when the Huskies should be loaded in the backcourt with Paige, Azzi, Ashlynn & KK to start.

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[RoadMaster]

the Huskies should be loaded in the backcourt

Agreed..
However, if I've learned anything these past few years, it is this:
"On-Paper" doesn't always translate to Reality (See this season's projected lineup/ availability) .
I think back to picking up Lou under similar on-paper circumstances...
If there is room (Geno being the best judge of this), it may be prudent to pursue this player.

 

[jdote33]

Love her game. Love that's she's smiling and always having fun. Her, Azzi and Ashlynn would lead the country in most smiles.

I agree tho that the team is loaded at guard next year, although KK is the only traditional point guard.

I wonder if USC makes another strong play at the Ivy's this off season. It's worked kinda perfectly for them this year and Hsu and Chen would be good replacements for Forbes and Padilla. I think both will have a bunch of options. But yeah, I certainly wouldn't mind having her in Storrs.

 

[ABCDFE]

I’m of the mold you can never have enough experienced guards, especially someone who plays big in big games. Given our injury situation the last few years I say we go for Chen if she wants to join.

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[Conndog]

I want someone new at point guard, and if Chen wants to come here, in my opinion she is good enough to start or at least get serious minutes. We simply need more scoring from the point.

 

[VaConnFan11]

Maybe Geno knows something about next year's roster that we do not?

 

[Bone Dog]

Maybe Geno knows something about next year's roster that we do not?

Bingo!

 

[Charliebball]

It’s hard to see how that could work, or why Chen would want to be in the middle of a long depth chart. Of course, even Lou chose to transfer to Storrs when it looked like she’d be deep on the bench behind Paige Azzi Caroline and Aubrey.

Perhaps Carla has let her know that UConn is a good way to burnish one’s credentials for the W.

she won't be in the middle of any depth chart.........she's a starter.........

 

[temery]

Currently, UConn has 15 scholarships available for next season. The Huskies have 14 players on their roster who are all eligible to return, 2 HS seniors who have accepted scholarships and 2 additional HS seniors who have been offered scholarships. That’s potentially 18 players for 15 scholarships……….

Please stop. Geno knows what he's doing, and suggesting there is no room for players he may be actively recruiting can do nothing but hurt his efforts.

 

[Geew1992]

I hope I'm wrong but think that ship has sailed......

Nah....... He just watched her play yesterday

 

[Rowdy831]

Who would you risk losing to have her for one year? UConn is deep at guard and if they are going to add a player they need to find one that is taller than 5'8 regardless of her skill level. UConn is not a program that needs to build or improve it's roster through the portal. If they start that they will lose way more than they will ever get because their players will leave through the portal if that is part of the game at UConn.

 

[Zarathustra]

Sara for 4 years a better get, if scholarships in short supply

The timetable (IMO) of all this allows me to consider this as an optional use
of that precious roster slot! There is no need to push the button now since
GENO and CARLA appear to have already had some discussion (see thread comment
above).

 

[BRS24]

Please stop. Geno knows what he's doing, and suggesting there is no room for players he may be actively recruiting does nothing but hurt his efforts.

THIS x 10000000000000

 

[hoophuskee]

If UCONN is pursuing her then ofc there is a need. And ofc UCONN should jump at the opportunity. If they are pursuing her then ofc they must know they have room. As far as I know, no one can read their minds - so imo Geno has had a couple of years to earn the benefit of the doubt that if he is pursuing her, then there is a need.

I do question at least the start of the season the availaibility of Azzi, Caroline, and Aubrey. And avaialibility may not neccessarily mean "ready to compete at a high level." UCONN always plays a tough early schedule. To further this, each player of the 3 mentioned has been hurt multiple years. IMO if Geno is in fact pursuing Chen then this is what he is telling us indirectly that there is a concern to a certain degree.

It's also possible the article is just flat out wrong and the Source is nothing more than someone making wild speculations. That wouldn't be unusual.

 

[Husky fanatic]

Methinks Stanford