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Hmm ok. That's useful! Do you have a link?
Kia Nurse: early commitment reports; rankings debate
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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?
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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Somewhat.
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Scotter I would say it slightly different. "If A'ja wants to only play on the perimeter..."
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But what do you really think?
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I think KN has Olympic aspirations in a big way. Who better to prepare you for that level of competition than the past and present USA Olympic coach and a slew of uconn players with Olympic experience and success. Uconn has proven over and over that they will help you reach your greatest potential if you let them. Come and enjoy the ride Kia Nurse!
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We might be at the end of our Breanna run and the beginning of our Kia/h run. 
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Ha. So you are happy if a Nurse comes to UConn. I'm shocked.
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That "other" fan always looks for the dark cloud for Uconn in any situation.
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If its true, yay!
However, I can see why she would wait! Dont we play Penn State on Sunday?
Maybe she is waiting out of respect to the PSU staff??
At any rate I am sure Kia will make the right choice and have a great college career.
However, I can see why she would wait! Dont we play Penn State on Sunday?
Maybe she is waiting out of respect to the PSU staff??
At any rate I am sure Kia will make the right choice and have a great college career.
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Her father told outlets, however, that final two trips to Tennessee and Kentucky have been canceled. @KayNurse11 If they come, they come ...
Her father told outlets, however, that final two trips to Tennessee and Kentucky have been canceled. @KayNurse11 If they come, they come ...
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No need to waste everyone's time with programs she's not interested in. Makes sense.
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I know. I was just tweaking them. My brother can't stand them either. But he hates them far more than I do.
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Ha. So you are happy if a Nurse comes to UConn. I'm shocked.
It's always a good idea to have a nurse on board. If nothing else, nurses save lives.
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