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Kia Nurse: early commitment reports; rankings debate
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I go away for a lousy half hour and this happens!!!! YAHOOO YIPPEY X INFINITY. Such welcome good news. Hope it brings smiles to our two injured/on the mend heroines.
Oh well, apparently IT did not happen...yet. Jimminey Crickets.
Oh well, apparently IT did not happen...yet. Jimminey Crickets.
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Earlier tip said she canceled Kentucky.
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This is a great 2014 Class coming in for UConn. But I have a concern that some of you may can clear up for me. I value you guys opinions , and that's my problem I know. But anyway, I was wondering how this latest signing could effect the possible signing of AW , since it is a guard heavy class.. There have been reports that she and her HS coach looks upon her as a guard. My hope is that she realizes that she will be allowed to 'swing' to all 5 positions , a la Stewie. Even though they both have front court size.
What do you guys think , do you think she could think we already have too many incoming guards ? Or realize that she is a unique talent that is going to get plenty PT no matter who is on the roster?
What do you guys think , do you think she could think we already have too many incoming guards ? Or realize that she is a unique talent that is going to get plenty PT no matter who is on the roster?
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Yesssssss! Welcome, Kia!
Oops. I didn't read all the way to the bottom. Darn. Next week?!!
Oops. I didn't read all the way to the bottom. Darn. Next week?!!
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No commitment yet! Read thread!
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John Altavilla @jaltavilla 1h
I have a source outside the #uconnwomen program telling me that @KayNurse11 has signed with huskies
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But there is conflicting information which is why mentioning this stuff gives me the creeps #uconnwomen @KayNurse11
I have a source outside the #uconnwomen program telling me that @KayNurse11 has signed with huskies
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But there is conflicting information which is why mentioning this stuff gives me the creeps #uconnwomen @KayNurse11
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Lots of rumors flying around....
Bret McCormick @ASGR1995 29m
Connecticut gets ASGR#14 Kia Nurse 1/2/3 from St Thomas More HS Hamilton Ontario Canada. Played AAU for her father Richard Canada Drive.
Bret McCormick @ASGR1995 29m
Connecticut gets ASGR#14 Kia Nurse 1/2/3 from St Thomas More HS Hamilton Ontario Canada. Played AAU for her father Richard Canada Drive.
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Looks like a case of premature acceptulation.
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I think you should just composite her around #20. Let's be honest - she's a starter for the Canadian National Team. From what I've read, she's more like a top 10 kid, but to be fair, if you put her around 20 or 25 I'm sure you can come up with a more accurate "ranking" even tho the "services" have not all ranked her. Just MHO...
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Hmm ok. That's useful! Do you have a link?
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PN's 2014 rankings:
http://www.prospectsnation.com/players/ranked/2014
PN's prospect card on Nurse:
http://prospectsnation.com/player/kia-nurse
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So then, you're happy about that?
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If being able to play on the perimeter is that important to Wilson then she's not likely to be a player that ultimately chooses UConn. Being successful at UConn takes a player really wanting to be there, and for the right reasons. Yes the rewards are often great, but there is a cost to be paid that players have to be committed to. If that's what Wilson wants then she'll come. If not I wish her well, but I would rather her make that decision now than find out a year from now.
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"Before you discount her success because the accomplishments were with the Canadian team and not in the USA, know that she’s competed on the club circuit in the states and has earned a five-star rating, comparing her with a rating similar to a top 15 American player." So a conservative estimate has her at 15, but this year she would be at least 11th (per UConnCat's links).
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HGN - to answer your question - I think you hit it - think Stewie. Guard/wing skills in a tall frame and does not see herself or want to be seen as a post player. As far as being put off by a group of much smaller players - I just don't see it. Where ever she goes the team will have at least two other guards on the floor at all times and might have three - I don't see anyone playing her consistently with three other players 6'2" or taller.
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BTW I heard "some" other fans think this takes us out of the Durr sweepstakes. Hardly. Nurse is 6'0" tall. She's a guard/wing. Think Kelly Faris work ethic with more offense (anyone catch her 3-point form?!). I think if anything it would effect Samuelson more, but the reality is, there is plenty of PT at UCONN for kids who are incredibly hard workers, focused, and talented. By all accounts, Samuelson, Durr, and Wilson are those types of players.
As for Wilson, I think the fact that she's still interested after speaking with Geno indicates she's comfortable with his idea for her future. Clearly she's not, and does not want to be, a true 5. Her freshman year she wouldn't be, nor would she even be starting (Stokes and Stewart in the front court). Her sophomore year, it's possible UCONN would NOT have a true back to the basket type of 5 on their roster. Big deal. Stewie's not a 5 either. But she's a NPOY contender as a sophomore.
If I had to guess, I'd say if it were only about basketball, it would be UCONN in a cakewalk. But the pressure she's getting to "stay home" is coming from all corners and it's hard to say no to that.
As for Wilson, I think the fact that she's still interested after speaking with Geno indicates she's comfortable with his idea for her future. Clearly she's not, and does not want to be, a true 5. Her freshman year she wouldn't be, nor would she even be starting (Stokes and Stewart in the front court). Her sophomore year, it's possible UCONN would NOT have a true back to the basket type of 5 on their roster. Big deal. Stewie's not a 5 either. But she's a NPOY contender as a sophomore.
If I had to guess, I'd say if it were only about basketball, it would be UCONN in a cakewalk. But the pressure she's getting to "stay home" is coming from all corners and it's hard to say no to that.
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I think it is not only possible but highly likely that A'ja will watch UConn play regularly. Further, that she will take special note of how her friend and USA teammate Stewie plays on offense.
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