Known recruiting targets (preliminary)

[HuskyNan]

The 12 of you that also read the women’s board know that I made a list of known women’s recruits so I thought I’d take a stab at compiling a list of the men’s. I freely admit I’m not nearly as knowledgeable about the guys so input from those who are is solicited. Anyway, here’s what I’ve got so far, most gleaned from TwitterX, FWIW

 

[husky429]

AJ Dayabantsa for 2025 as well.

 

[UCTitleTown]

I don't think we're involved with Givins anymore.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

The 12 of you that also read the women’s board know that I made a list of known women’s recruits so I thought I’d take a stab at compiling a list of the men’s. I freely admit I’m not nearly as knowledgeable about the guys so input from those who are is solicited. Anyway, here’s what I’ve got so far, most gleaned from TwitterX, FWIW

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Isaiah Abraham shows a 247 ranking in the low 70s, and Curtis Givens shows a ranking in the low 50s.

I wasn't sure if you were doing composite or not.

Also, among all on your list, I don't recall seeing much here on Givens, which is addressed in the post above.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

AJ Dayabantsa for 2025 as well.

At first I viewed Dybansta as being overlooked but I believe at the moment he is a 2026 (although this will almost definitely change).

 

[Mister P]

Austin Swartz 2024

 

[HuskyNan]

This is the last I saw re: Givens

 

[HuskyNan]

Is there a better ratings service to use?

 

[BlueMAB]

Is there a better ratings service to use?

Composite is probably the “best”

 

[husky429]

Is there a better ratings service to use?

I prefer 247 composite over the others. None are great. On3 and ESPN always seem particularly awful to me.

 

[BGesus4]

Out on Richmond

 

[husky429]

Out on Richmond

Wasn't terribly impressed. I don't consider this a huge loss. We were probably out when Abraham committed

 

[huskiesNhoos]

Are we still involved at all with Bethea? Felt like that was always more of a long shot and hadn't heard much recently...but he'd be an awesome get

 

[BlueMAB]

Out on Richmond

Keep an eye on the Friars here.

 

[paulmf]

Assuming with the Nowell commit, Boogie Fland (2024) is highly unlikely. But UConn was/is in his final 8. Include him on the list as a matter of protocol perhaps?

 

[UCTitleTown]

This is the last I saw re: Givens

I think the Nowell commitment probably changed this even if we're listed. Always good to have the national champions on your list.

 

[Mazhude]

The 12 of you that also read the women’s board know that I made a list of known women’s recruits so I thought I’d take a stab at compiling a list of the men’s. I freely admit I’m not nearly as knowledgeable about the guys so input from those who are is solicited. Anyway, here’s what I’ve got so far, most gleaned from TwitterX, FWIW

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Thank you!

 

[navery12]

Are we still involved at all with Bethea? Felt like that was always more of a long shot and hadn't heard much recently...but he'd be an awesome get

He's down to 5 and none are UConn

 

[That Guy]

I expect us to go full court press on Ngongba and Betsey. Will obviously try to get Flagg in for a visit and go from there.

 

[JakeTheDog]

There needs to be a basketball recruiting board.

 

[uconngb]

Keep an eye on the Friars here.

Duh

 

[bigknight3]

2024 Recruiting: - ESPN 100 Update

http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings We have a better idea of who we're targeting now, and seems to be lots of risers 17 - Patrick Ngongba 20 - Billy Richmond 30 - Ahmad Nowell 39 - Curtis Givens 49 - Austin Swartz 50 - Jakhi Howard 56 - Tyler Betsey 60 -...

the-boneyard.com

 

[bigknight3]

Updated 2025 Recruiting Rankings

Some familiar names although it's early for the 2025 class, so we don't know at this point who UConn will prioritize. https://247sports.com/Season/2025-Basketball/RecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool One of the biggest risers is Joson Sanon (went from 39 to 16), who UConn offered...

the-boneyard.com

 

[bigknight3]

People regularly post these update threads

 

[bazz&boujee]

Curious what the G-League hat looks like on announcement day

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

I prefer 247 composite over the others. None are great. On3 and ESPN always seem particularly awful to me.

I feel like on3 rates a few guys way differently than the others every year just to justify the existence of their site. Then they come out with an article about "why we rate them differently than everyone else" and it's never very compelling.

I think the on3 guy started 24/7, then sold it, started on3, and is hoping for the same.

Also, the NIL valuations on that site are not only stupid as hell, and nothing but but wild guess based on nothing, but I think detrimental....although, so far, not to us.

 

[BGesus4]

I prefer 247 composite over the others. None are great. On3 and ESPN always seem particularly awful to me.

I always assumed On3 was purposely making controversial rankings to generate clicks…since there wasn’t really any need for another ranking service when they started. That and the bs predictor which seems to just be a model based on official visits, distance from home and other sites crystal balls

 

[HuskyNan]

Ok, I’ve added a bunch of names. There are 2 posts worth

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[kobebeanbryant]

This is great!

Only suggestion for future updates would be to sort by composite ranking instead of last name. Just a personal preference thing though, so others may prefer it as is.