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Kaleena: picture yourself and "Bean" in Navy Blue and White...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.29 points, 12 assists
In Springfield,MAI 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.
Baller TV whatever that is.Any tv coverage?
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.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.
Highlights of Smith and her super teammate Tatianna Griffin who UConn will surely be in on.
Re NIL lots of opportunities the way Uconn is doing it (not offering $ to enroll)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?
Just noticed that Kaleena Smith has unfollowed UConn on Instagram. Thought that was interesting considering I think she was following them prior to her visit in January.
Between family, fanbase, USC, UCLA, and $$, I don't believe this recruitment is one for UConn fans to get excited about. The usual Staley factor will probably keep SC in it until the end but I can't see her leaving California. Similar scenario to the Ju Ju Watkins dance.There was no post-visit photos or social media mention from her either. It was hard to verify she was even there.
There was no post-visit photos or social media mention from her either. It was hard to verify she was even there.