2027 Recruiting: Kaleena Smith

[RoadMaster]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

1/13

Smith: 29 points

 

[Geew1992]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

1/13

Smith: 29 points

29 points, 12 assists

 

[Zarathustra]

29 points, 12 assists

Kaleena: picture yourself and "Bean" in Navy Blue and White...
Enjoy the "unofficial" visit!

 

[BobbyJ]

29 points, 12 assists

I can't remember a PG, regardless of HS class, who had Smith's level of poise, court vision, ballhandling, and ability to manipulate both her offense and the defense to play the game at whatever pace she wants. She sees everything on the court almost in advance of the play. Plus she's an excellent shooter on 3s and can manufacture shots going to the rim. Imagine her at 5-10 or so? Obviously the speed and physicality of the college game will be huge adjustments but the very best (Moore, Taurasi etc.) talents are able to make them. She'll be amazing to watch if she can. BTW, she plays against Vukosa and CTK HS at 3 pm today.

 

[Husky fanatic]

I can't remember a PG, regardless of HS class, who had Smith's level of poise, court vision, ballhandling, and ability to manipulate both her offense and the defense to play the game at whatever pace she wants. She sees everything on the court almost in advance of the play. Plus she's an excellent shooter on 3s and can manufacture shots going to the rim. Imagine her at 5-10 or so? Obviously the speed and physicality of the college game will be huge adjustments but the very best (Moore, Taurasi etc.) talents are able to make them. She'll be amazing to watch if she can. BTW, she plays against Vukosa and CTK HS at 3 pm today.

In Springfield,MA

 

[Basingstoke]

Any tv coverage?

 

[BobbyJ]

Any tv coverage?

Baller TV whatever that is.

 

[BobbyJ]

I can't remember a PG, regardless of HS class, who had Smith's level of poise, court vision, ballhandling, and ability to manipulate both her offense and the defense to play the game at whatever pace she wants. She sees everything on the court almost in advance of the play. Plus she's an excellent shooter on 3s and can manufacture shots going to the rim. Imagine her at 5-10 or so? Obviously the speed and physicality of the college game will be huge adjustments but the very best (Moore, Taurasi etc.) talents are able to make them. She'll be amazing to watch if she can. BTW, she plays against Vukosa and CTK HS at 3 pm today.

An update on today's Ontario (87) vs CTK (75) game. Auriemma was there to see Smith get 26 pts, 12 assists, 5 steals and win game MVP. Her teammate Tatianna Griffin, a freshman, also knocked in 26. Vukosa had no problem with Bean Douglas, as she went for 25 pts and 9 reb.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Highlights of Smith and her super teammate Tatianna Griffin who UConn will surely be in on.

 

[BobbyJ]

Highlights of Smith and her super teammate Tatianna Griffin who UConn will surely be in on.

All I can do is laugh. These two kids just toy with the competition. Smith plays at whatever speed she wants and Griffin is a natural, just so physical, tough, and skilled. As a freshman! Can you imagine the NIL money that's going to be tossed at these two in 2-3 years?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

From last week's Hoop Hall Classic (1/17)

 

[Zonepress]

All I can do is laugh. These two kids just toy with the competition. Smith plays at whatever speed she wants and Griffin is a natural, just so physical, tough, and skilled. As a freshman! Can you imagine the NIL money that's going to be tossed at these two in 2-3 years?

Re NIL lots of opportunities the way Uconn is doing it (not offering $ to enroll)
With the growing popularity of WBB the game
The pay to play model could be just around the corner just like the men’s game and the players you mentioned will most likely have that opportunity