Lauren Cox: game results, recruiting news

[huskyd]

I can't think of anyone her size I've seen run the floor better.

Stokes wasn't bad, and Lou is far smoother at this point than Cox. Check out the extended workout videos at Google of both Lou and Cox. Having seen Cox play, however, I think she's terrific. Her comment about the cold weather in Russia (compared to TX) recently made me wonder if Storrs is that appealing. Well, maybe nc's will compensate; you can always get a warm coat but not visit the WH every year.

 

[huskyd]

Slu, I don't understand what you saying. To determine the 5th starter the Boneyard conducted a scientific poll, certified the results with a reputable accounting firm, sealed and hand delivered the results to Geno & on the 15th of September we still don't know who the 5th starter is going to be? Where did we go wrong? Did Myers not deliver the results of the poll to Geno?

Polls aside, both Lou and Lauren will play from day one. Both are more than ready for college, and there's no better way to replace KML than with Lou. Kia, Mo, Bre, Tuck, and Lou=your starting five this season. Chong and Collier first off the bench. Hopefully Butler can become something like Stokes. Gabby and DJ are great reserves. Need to tell Geno.

 

[4evercard]

I thought Cox had eliminated South Carolina, perhaps related to her relationship with the coach in the FIBA games. I might be wrong on this.

BTW, somewhere back on Boneyard there was a mention of the Briahanna Jackson player who previously played up through 14 games of her sophomore year at Central Florida before being dismissed for what reason I'm uncertain. Maybe she quit. Regardless, there are strong rumors at Louisville she's enrolled at Louisville, yet, there's been no statement from Coach Walz. He has only one scholarship left available and that is being held up I would assume for Cox. If Cox does not come to Louisville, I'm suspect we'll then hear something on Jackson. She may walk on, rather shocking, but why would she be enrolled if she did not have intentions of playing either on scholarship or as a walk on? Nothing earth shattering, but she did get 28 against a UConn team, putting any player on the map for such an accomplishment.

Coach Walz was in the home of Lauren Cox last weekend and she is due on the Louisville campus the weekend of September 25th, with two other visits scheduled elsewhere after the Louisville visit is the information we're getting.

We're awfully excited about Tylee Shook, the 6'5" lady from Colorado Springs. I think she has a rating in the low 40s from one of the rankings, but from videos we've seen I cannot imagine there's anything close to that many high schoolers better than her in the 2016 class. Coach Walz is slowly building up our talent level. Shook or Cox could be the remaining spot he needs to go with all the guard and wing talent on the upcoming teams. Of course we all dream of being UConn someday. Maybe, but in my opinion no one will keep Stewart from getting the title in her senior year and I'm not sure if anyone will ever catch UConn as long as Aurieamma is there. If I spelled his name right, it was an accident.

You guys are great fans. I sneak over onto Boneyard to the women's board quite often.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Polls aside, both Lou and Lauren will play from day one. Both are more than ready for college, and there's no better way to replace KML than with Lou. Kia, Mo, Bre, Tuck, and Lou=your starting five this season. Chong and Collier first off the bench. Hopefully Butler can become something like Stokes. Gabby and DJ are great reserves. Need to tell Geno.

Okay I bit. Welcome newbie. Some of that fine stuff you're smoking or snorting... save it for the day after you find your confident prediction is wrong. BTW, you have a starting 6 - loving Lou too much I think.

 

[Huskies Rule]

Ahem.
CocoHusky: "Did Myers not deliver the results of the poll..."

Kibitzer: "Meyers. "

(Sorry - I just couldn't resist.)

CocoHusky must be excused, Kibitzer. As many of us, he likely was thinking of the more enticing and irresistible version...

 

[CocoHusky]

Polls aside, both Lou and Lauren will play from day one. Both are more than ready for college, and there's no better way to replace KML than with Lou. Kia, Mo, Bre, Tuck, and Lou=your starting five this season. Chong and Collier first off the bench. Hopefully Butler can become something like Stokes. Gabby and DJ are great reserves. Need to tell Geno.

Stokes wasn't bad, and Lou is far smoother at this point than Cox. Check out the extended workout videos at Google of both Lou and Cox. Having seen Cox play, however, I think she's terrific. Her comment about the cold weather in Russia (compared to TX) recently made me wonder if Storrs is that appealing. Well, maybe nc's will compensate; you can always get a warm coat but not visit the WH every year.

Wow took us a whole spring and summer to muster the courage to "suggest" to Geno who the starters should be and you are just gonna jump in and "tell" Geno- good luck with that! Can you provide a link to this Cox comment about cold weather. It has been aluded to here before but we have her father saying the opposite. that he did not know if cold/weather would be a factor in Lauren's decision .

 

[Orangutan]

Wow took us a whole spring and summer to muster the courage to "suggest" to Geno who the starters should be and you are just gonna jump in and "tell" Geno- good luck with that! Can you provide a link to this Cox comment about cold weather. It has been aluded to here before but we have her father saying the opposite. that he did not know if cold/weather would be a factor in Lauren's decision .

Not a direct quote but mentioned in this ESPNW article - "Cox isn't thrilled about the temperature drop she would experience going from Texas to the Moscow region for the U19 tournament this summer, but the chance to be surrounded by great coaches and great players, plus to keep herself in the mix for a potential spot on the Olympic team down the line, was too good to pass up."

 

[Kibitzer]

Wow took us a whole spring and summer to muster the courage to "suggest" to Geno who the starters should be and you are just gonna jump in and "tell" Geno- good luck with that! Can you provide a link to this Cox comment about cold weather. It has been aluded to here before but we have her father saying the opposite. that he did not know if cold/weather would be a factor in Lauren's decision .

The belief persists that cold weather, especially in Storrs, is a major deterrent for Cox to leave Texas. I categorize this as yet another message board legend, like most "leans" we read about that eventually become debunked on or before signing day.

 

[jsloanjr]

No worries........Stay calm and time will work everything out..........Father Geno has control of this team........

 

[huskyharry]

Well, it is a good bit colder at Notre Dame than it is in Storrs, so that is a plus at least

 

[meyers7]

CocoHusky must be excused, Kibitzer. As many of us, he likely was thinking of the more enticing and irresistible version...

The perfect excuse.

 

[meyers7]

Maybe, but in my opinion no one will keep Stewart from getting the title in her senior year

Agreed.

 

[Dougie]

Okay I bit. Welcome newbie. Some of that fine stuff you're smoking or snorting... save it for the day after you find your confident prediction is wrong. BTW, you have a starting 6 - loving Lou too much I think.

There was a period after the first Lou so the poster had it right. I did a doubletake as well.

 

[BroadwayVa]

I've lived in Denver (twice), and in Houston. Born & raised in OK, graduated from OU, etc. Good place to be from, but I wouldn't want to live there. Much of Texas is a step up, but....well... Austin is a nice oasis.

Lived in Yukon OKla right off Mustang and Rt 66--loved it, loved the people. Spent lots of time in Big D and FW--same is true there. Austin with the Hookem Horns is a great place. Texas and Okla have place in them I wouldn't live (midland) as there are in NJ,Cal, NY, CT, Ark, La, Fla and 42 more states. Utah, Tx, Okla have very nice people for neighbors. Cox may be impressed with some travel, but Texans get to see it all.
Denver is ok, spent a lot of time on Rt 25 and in Boulder--the new Airport fixes a lot of problems.

 

[BroadwayVa]

The belief persists that cold weather, especially in Storrs, is a major deterrent for Cox to leave Texas. I categorize this as yet another message board legend, like most "leans" we read about that eventually become debunked on or before signing day.

Have you sat out a winter in Texas? Fort Worth had its water mains burst because of freezing. With a tiny bit of snow and the winds across the open plains--it's bone chilling. Driving from OKLA past Amarillo (Tx) I had to drive my pickup in "crab" fashion the wind was blowing me sideways so my front wheels went right and my rear went left and I stayed straight on rt 40. Spent time in Houston and Galveston but no winters there. Shreveport La was milder in the winter--

 

[huskyd]

Wow took us a whole spring and summer to muster the courage to "suggest" to Geno who the starters should be and you are just gonna jump in and "tell" Geno- good luck with that! Can you provide a link to this Cox comment about cold weather. It has been aluded to here before but we have her father saying the opposite. that he did not know if cold/weather would be a factor in Lauren's decision .

Hey, isn't this a place to float opinions--or is there a handbook I need to read before offering one? I've been watching the Huskies from the time of Geno's advent; I can't get enough of them. As for making suggestions to the coach: that was a joke, bro. The cold weather comment I read; where I don't remember, but I certainly didn't make it up. If it's a problem for Lauren, I'll buy her the winter coat of her choice. Anything for the blue.

 

[Orangutan]

Hey, isn't this a place to float opinions--or is there a handbook I need to read before offering one? I've been watching the Huskies from the time of Geno's advent; I can't get enough of them. As for making suggestions to the coach: that was a joke, bro. The cold weather comment I read; where I don't remember, but I certainly didn't make it up. If it's a problem for Lauren, I'll buy her the winter coat of her choice. Anything for the blue.

There is no handbook, but given the Boneyard's love of grammar, I would keep a copy of Strunk & White nearby at all times.

 

[SCGamecock]

The belief persists that cold weather, especially in Storrs, is a major deterrent for Cox to leave Texas. I categorize this as yet another message board legend, like most "leans" we read about that eventually become debunked on or before signing day.

I agree. I think people are giving it too much thought. Weather/climate may be a small factor but I don't think it'll be any kind of determining factor. Cox is going to go wherever she feels she has the best opportunity to develop and be coached up. I think UCONN and Notre Dame (especially ND) has as good a shot as any of her other finalists, no other schools (besides Tennessee) can match the pedigree of those two.

I obviously wish SC was still a finalist for Cox, but we're still in it for McCoy so hopefully that one falls in our favor.

 

[trb123]

I will appreciate if someone can write about Cox's visit to Louisville, Tennessee, and ND.
Thanks in advance.

 

[mtsuraider06]

Her parents really enjoyed the Tennessee visit, and we very complimentary of the coaching staff and atmosphere on campus. Their comments on the facilities were very gracious.

That being said, I'm sure the same was said about the previous schools while visiting.

 

[Kibitzer]

Her parents really enjoyed the Tennessee visit, and we very complimentary of the coaching staff and atmosphere on campus. Their comments on the facilities were very gracious.

That being said, I'm sure the same was said about the previous schools while visiting.

This is yet another manifestation of the thoughtful approach the Cox family has taken for probably about the past two years. Something like this:

Field and file all incoming letters of interest;
Politely and publicly (in consultation with a close-knit team of, say, coaches, guidance counselors, etc.) reduce the list of suitors to about 25;
Develop a check list of all pertinent evaluation factors (e.g., academics, coaches, campus life, geography, etc.) with some sense of priorities;
Research all on the list and cut it some more;
Develop a schedule of home visits that does not overwhelm the family or interfere with Lauren's athletic or academic development;
Boil the final list down to five and politely but pointedly shoo all others away;
Schedule five official visits and take them - be polite, non-committal and gracious to all hosts;
Finally, in close consultation with most wise and trusted advisers, DECIDE! (and politely thank the four also rans).​

Lauren is entering the home stretch and will surely make a wise and thoughtful decision.

And go on to glory somewhere.

​

 

[UcMiami]

Kib - nice post. She and her family 9and advisors have handled this as well as any top recruit I have seen - very quietly going about the evaluation process and pretty much only speaking up to dispel unwarranted rumors. No idea where she is headed, but think it will be a thoughtful decision.

 

[UcMiami]

Hey, isn't this a place to float opinions--or is there a handbook I need to read before offering one? I've been watching the Huskies from the time of Geno's advent; I can't get enough of them. As for making suggestions to the coach: that was a joke, bro. The cold weather comment I read; where I don't remember, but I certainly didn't make it up. If it's a problem for Lauren, I'll buy her the winter coat of her choice. Anything for the blue.

Just FYI - if your question about a 'handbook' was serious, there is a pinned thread at the top with 'Links to blogs, Board Rules, etc. And there is a Board Rules link there that is a good thing to read. Mostly common sense, but gets into some of the civilizing rules that keep this place readable.

 

[caramel]

We tend to forget,as basketball fans,that choosing a college or university has more to do than with being a basketball star,or,being honed into one.Education,particularly what the girl is seeking,as to a career,has to weigh heavily into her decision.There is no guarantee,no matter how talented one is,sports-wise,that one will go on to a long professional career,no matter who the coach(coaches)is/are.Injury,and other factors must be taken into consideration,which may derail any chance of furthering your sport's life.Fortunately,Connecticut has very good academics,which are getting better and better,and it may all come down to which school offers the best classes designed for the outside sports career she is looking for.Most of the schools Lauren is looking at, may or may not offer the avenue that she wishes to travel.
However,I would think education,then her sport,then the weather,in that order,would bring her to her decision.
Some would say closeness to home will be a factor,and it may be a weighing factor,but,I would think it will also take a back seat to education and her sport.

 

[CocoHusky]

As for making suggestions to the coach: that was a joke.

As was my entire response to you post. Welcome aboard. FYI Lauren will not need you to buy her a coat since that would put her eligibility into question. When she comes to UCONN just enjoy the show and keep those "suggestions" to Geno coming.

 

[huskyd]

There is no handbook, but given the Boneyard's love of grammar, I would keep a copy of Strunk & White nearby at all times.

Hope this site isn't as unfriendly as the ESPN site can be. I'm thinking we're mostly like-minded folks here. As for the grammar comment, I've been teaching the subject for 50 years. I think I've got a handle on it. But even the grammatically-challenged can patch together an idea, and few contribute their thoughts in order to receive a grade on grammar, punctuation, or spelling.

 

[UcMiami]

Hope this site isn't as unfriendly as the ESPN site can be. I'm thinking we're mostly like-minded folks here. As for the grammar comment, I've been teaching the subject for 50 years. I think I've got a handle on it. But even the grammatically-challenged can patch together an idea, and few contribute their thoughts in order to receive a grade on grammar, punctuation, or spelling.

Welcome, by the way. Always good to have new blood, even if it turns out to be 'old blood' (as your 50 years of teaching suggests!)

It is a much better regulated site than any ESPN site with very good and active moderators - flame wars are discouraged, threads that spiral into dangerous areas are locked or deleted. And some of the posters are actually coherent, insightful (and not incite-ful!), and knowledgeable - for the rest of us we struggle along!

Oh, and Kib will appreciate another grammarian on the board!

 

[Kibitzer]

Hope this site isn't as unfriendly as the ESPN site xxx xx. Ixx thinkxxx we're mostly like-minded folks here. As for the grammar comment, I've been teaching the subject for 50 years. I think I've got a handle on it. But even the grammatically-challenged can patch together an idea, and few contribute their thoughts in order to receive a grade on grammar, punctuation, or spelling.

Ahem.

Welcome.

 

[hoophuskee]

I agree: no way Cox sits and no way KLS sits this year. Best starting roster right now: Mo, Kia, Bre, Morgan, and KLS. W/out Bre next year, look for Cox to start. Much as I like and appreciate Gabby, she has a very limited game. Soniya has proven invaluable as a sub. For this season expect Collier and DJ to come off the bench (after Chong). If Geno plays to keep playing up-tempo, Butler could hope to be the next Stokes, w/out the foot speed. Personally, I expect Collier to become a superstar before she leaves Storrs.

I don't think KLS starts. Geno didn't even start Maya until he had too. I think because NB has had a year of practice and - just a wild guess- I think NB is more "methodical" like Dolson, I think team starts NB to pound inside early. Then use his bench to push pace. Having NB come off the bench, you may be slowing pace. With this potential prolific/athletic bench - I think Butler coming off bench would cramp that. Have NB start and have UCON look to pound/establish the paint. Then bring in the prolific/ athletic wings. You will change pace making it faster without a doubt.

 

[hoophuskee]

Hope this site isn't as unfriendly as the ESPN site can be. I'm thinking we're mostly like-minded folks here. As for the grammar comment, I've been teaching the subject for 50 years. I think I've got a handle on it. But even the grammatically-challenged can patch together an idea, and few contribute their thoughts in order to receive a grade on grammar, punctuation, or spelling.

How long ago were you on the espn board? That was closed a long time ago, wasn't it?