Lauren Cox- list of six colleges

[PhillyCoach]

Ever been in a Texas winter?? Wind will blow you 3 miles before you can stand up. Cold very cold wind. Got so cold one year the water pipes in the streets of fort worth froze up and burst. She knows cold. Ice skating at Uconn's rink is great fun--she'll like it.

Broadway - just looked up Waco's ave. winter temps--night lows ave. in the 30's and daytime near 50!! Anyway, she said she doesn't like the cold. Since she said it so many times it must be something she thinks about. Same with the closeness. These are "off the court" conditions that she and her family discuss. I go by the info I receive. (Lots from great posters here.) Here is one for everyone---what has Cox ever said about going to a winner, or to the best, or part of a legacy, or a great coaching staff?? I have not seen or heard that vein of the decision much. I don't think the cold is a factor, but Cox does.

 

[caramel]

If she doesn't,truly,like the cold,and it is a major portion of her decision,she should pick a Florida school,in my opinion.If it is to be at a school close to home,then it is Baylor.If it is to get the best coaching,with the eye on her future,it is Connecticut,Notre Dame,or Louisville,in my opinion.
All the teams she has on her six finals list,have good coaching,good players there or soon to be there.However,I truly believe Connecticut has two girls above and beyond,with no offense intended to talented players on the other finalists.
Connecticut has Lou and Collier.This is already a potential duo for dominance,and with Cox,could be almost unstoppable.Another bonus,is to learn under Butler and others who have or will excel,not only on the court,but outside of play.It all comes down to what drives you.Is it the weather,is it the closeness to home,is it winning and growing to become more than you think you could be?Lauren,seems to me,to want to become,not only the best,but an achiever of success on the court,and success comes with winning there.
All six schools have a chance,but there is only one school,that time after time,year after year,not only turns out a very good chance of a championship banner to hang with many others,it also is a proven factory of turning talented players into stars at the next level.
It would seem to me,there is really only one choice,if you want to become,that special one,and that is from going to Connecticut for four years.
Granted,it is her choice,and I always will respect that,and wish her success and satisfaction in her choice.I still feel Connecticut has to secretly lead the pack,and her official will seal it!

 

[Orangutan]

Seems like as good a time as any to drop this quote AGAIN, from her father. "Lauren keeps pretty much to herself so I don’t know if she’s going to go near or far, east or west, north or south, or hot or cold.”

Interesting that so many people seem to know her better than her own father.

Now granted, that quote is a little dated, but if people can derive her intentions from the articles that are publicly available, then they are far better at reading between the lines than I am.

 

[hjoerring]

Well in another thread I said that Cox wouldn't come here because I was sure that she was staying in Texas. I also had in the back of my mind that she was probably only considering ND as an alternative to staying home. I thought as Sonny44 does that if she was serious about considering coming to Storrs that she would have visited already. But this release of a final six list makes me hope as others do that she may still be considering UCONN. I still think it's a long shot, but who would of thought that Miss Jefferson would wind up a Huskie when she was still in Texas considering her future?

I have had- and still do-- the same idea. I read here some time ago that the family is very religious. If thonsideraat is a c

 

[PhillyCoach]

Seems like as good a time as any to drop this quote AGAIN, from her father. "Lauren keeps pretty much to herself so I don’t know if she’s going to go near or far, east or west, north or south, or hot or cold.”

Interesting that so many people seem to know her better than her own father.

Now granted, that quote is a little dated, but if people can derive her intentions from the articles that are publicly available, then they are far better at reading between the lines than I am.

Mr. Orangutan - I am glad you used your primal instincts to drop Cox's father's quote AGAIN. Thanks for proving the point that many posters (including myself) put out for discussion. Her father clearly stated the difficult decision that is being contemplated. And look, he states (not between the lines) that near or far and hot vs cold are part of that big decision. Notice he did not say his daughter was deciding between a male or female coach; or to win a NC for someone who never has (Louisville), or to join a racially diverse team (S. Carolina?), or to make it 8 straight if UConn does it this year. He just happened to mention the key points some posters have heard over and over. Who said they know Lauren better than her father. The peanut gallery of posters are just taking the info given and then making predictions.
Las Vegas would give good odds that --if Cox had her druthers, she would stay close and be warm! Will those two issues be the defining ones? Who knows? What about religion? Why bring that up? Maybe someone close to the family mentioned that religion has some importance to the family. What's to read between the lines? Why would I know more than her dad? Since religion was mentioned, then some inquisitive posters will do some critical thinking and follow that thread of info. Let's speculate--SC, Tenn., and Louisville are not overtly religious from what I have seen. Notre Dame is religious and so is Baylor. Perhaps that gives Baylor another plus. Since her father (I assume this is a reliable source) mentioned that Lauren keeps to herself (kind of quiet) does ND lose out because they are (the school community & alum) sometimes brash & arrogant. (I am Catholic--ND grads and parents can be overwhelming at times.) UConn has high morals/values and humility is a cherished trait--does that count?
Most posters here derive Lauren's intentions from Lauren/family/friends -- they don't have to read between the lines for some basic issues. They have been stated over and over. Your quote says it all. Thanks.

 

[Kibitzer]

Time to reiterate a wise old adage:

"Those who don't know, talk; those who know, don't talk.​

Given Geno's track record with top-rated recruits (Tamika, Diana, Maya, Elena, Breanna, Katie Lou), combined with the intensity of his pursuit of Ms Cox, I like our chances.

 

[CocoHusky]

Seems like as good a time as any to drop this quote AGAIN, from her father. "Lauren keeps pretty much to herself so I don’t know if she’s going to go near or far, east or west, north or south, or hot or cold.”

Interesting that so many people seem to know her better than her own father.

Now granted, that quote is a little dated, but if people can derive her intentions from the articles that are publicly available, then they are far better at reading between the lines than I am.

Orangutan,
It's all speculation whether we rely on the father's quote (your point) or other factors ( PhillyCoach's point) . Personally I don't see anything wrong with speculating. There was just as much speculating about Wilson last year. My personal pet peeve is when we question the player's desire to be great because they choose other than ND or UCONN. Everything else is fair game for speculation IMO-including the cold weather or the ability to wear your shorts rolled up.

 

[Orangutan]

And look, he states (not between the lines) that near or far and hot vs cold are part of that big decision. Notice he did not say his daughter was deciding between a male or female coach; or to win a NC for someone who never has (Louisville), or to join a racially diverse team (S. Carolina?), or to make it 8 straight if UConn does it this year. He just happened to mention the key points some posters have heard over and over. Who said they know Lauren better than her father. The peanut gallery of posters are just taking the info given and then making predictions.

I don't think he states that at all. If you find the original article, the context was that he was responding to the speculation that Lauren wanted to stay close to home, so that's why he mentioned those specific issues.

Also, South Carolina is a racially diverse team? I think every player is black minus Cuevas. Maybe for "racially diverse" you meant "predominantly black"?

Look, I know I'm coming off as a scold and I like this parlor game as much as the next person (probably more). But there's just so little to go on! And the continued harping on the location issue just strikes me as misguided, especially since she just cut OU, TAMU, and Texas.

All the articles I read on her are very bland and don't seem to give any hints. Perhaps I'm not looking hard enough.

 

[Orangutan]

Orangutan,
It's all speculation whether we rely on the father's quote (your point) or other factors ( PhillyCoach's point) . Personally I don't see anything wrong with speculating. There was just as much speculating about Wilson last year. My personal pet peeve is when we question the player's desire to be great because they choose other than ND or UCONN. Everything else is fair game for speculation IMO-including the cold weather or the ability to wear your shorts rolled up.

Oh, I don't see anything wrong speculating either. It's just that her father says she keeps to herself and I haven't seen any hints in any of the news articles about her. I wish I had better fodder for speculation!

 

[PhillyCoach]

Oh, I don't see anything wrong speculating either. It's just that her father says she keeps to herself and I haven't seen any hints in any of the news articles about her. I wish I had better fodder for speculation!

Mr. O - I gotcha on the SC diversity line! Psyche! I'm from Philly--I know what racial diversity is and IS NOT. Have a good day.

 

[hussybulldog]

I would say if she continues to make the process as theatrical as Wilson did, the odds of Geno's staying interested will get slimmer regardless whether she is interested in UConn.

 

[CocoHusky]

I would say if she continues to make the process as theatrical as Wilson did, the odds of Geno's staying interested will get slimmer regardless whether she is interested in UConn.

As always Geno and Staff will decide if the juice (player) is worth the squeeze (effort & theatrics). Specific to Wilson, I believe it to be urban legend that Geno lost interest because of her theatrics. UCONN was interested right up until the end IMO-same with Diamond DeShields.

 

[easttexastrash]

I would say if she continues to make the process as theatrical as Wilson did, the odds of Geno's staying interested will get slimmer regardless whether she is interested in UConn.

Is that comment in reference to Cox? Has she made this process theatrical in some way?

 

[jennyo70]

I would say if she continues to make the process as theatrical as Wilson did, the odds of Geno's staying interested will get slimmer regardless whether she is interested in UConn.

Actually, I think it is our message board speculation that may have given the appearance of theatrics. I believe Cox and her family have answered interview questions but have been very thorough and private about her leanings. I have not seen any theatrics at all.

 

[easttexastrash]

Actually, I think it is our message board speculation that may have given the appearance of theatrics. I believe Cox and her family have answered interview questions but have been very thorough and private about her leanings. I have not seen any theatrics at all.

That was my thinking, exactly. Lauren and her father have been very tight lipped about which way she is leaning, and isn't that how it should be at this point? I am guessing that she truly does not know which school she wants to go to at this point. She has yet to enter her senior season at Flower Mound and is apparently in no rush to make a decision that she will have to live with for four years.

 

[EricSD]

I would say if she continues to make the process as theatrical as Wilson did, the odds of Geno's staying interested will get slimmer regardless whether she is interested in UConn.

How has she made the process theatrical?

Some UCONN fans seem to think that just because we are interested in someone, they should be all over giving us a verbal. Not saying that's you, but how is her taking her sweet time in choosing a school "theatrical"? They are going thru the process and she's the best player in the class. She will have the choice of literally any school she wants.

 

[SCGamecock]

There are going to be so many people on this board trashing her if she doesn't pick UCONN, I can already tell.

 

[UConnCat]

There are going to be so many people on this board trashing her if she doesn't pick UCONN, I can already tell.

Really? Based on what? Which posts tell you that?

 

[CocoHusky]

There are going to be so many people on this board trashing her if she doesn't pick UCONN, I can already tell.

How can you tell? And could you please predict exactly how many is "so many"? And if she happens to pick UCONN then it will be a universal love fest of he SC board right?

 

[UcMiami]

It seems to me that this recruitment is the least theatrical I have seen in a while - her family, coaches, and she herself haven't said anything beyond identifying a list of schools she is looking at starting with ten or so and dropping down to six. No comments about what she is looking at, and just saying she is taking her time and will take her official visits before making a decision.

 

[SCGamecock]

How can you tell? And could you please predict exactly how many is "so many"? And if she happens to pick UCONN then it will be a universal love fest of he SC board right?

No need to get defensive. Your urgency to be snarky does nothing to refute my claim.

As for what I'm basing my prediction off of.. I'll use the example of A'ja Wilson. Prior to her picking SC, the consensus here was "oh she's taking her time, UCONN still has a chance" blah blah... Now, she's "theatrical and Geno lost interest". Ok...

Bottom line, this board had NOTHING but great things to say about Wilson. Immediately once she picked SC I remember seeing several post on here questioning her will to win, her desire to be elite and I even remember somebody asking if she really enjoys basketball... Really bizarre. All because she picked little ol' SC.

I'm seeing the same post I saw last year.. Except the name is "Cox" and not "Wilson"

And I can guarantee you that if Cox doesn't pick SC there will not be a single negative post about Cox on any SC board.

 

[CocoHusky]

No need to get defensive. Your urgency to be snarky does nothing to refute my claim.

As for what I'm basing my prediction off of.. I'll use the example of A'ja Wilson. Prior to her picking SC, the consensus here was "oh she's taking her time, UCONN still has a chance" blah blah... Now, she's "theatrical and Geno lost interest". Ok...

Bottom line, this board had NOTHING but great things to say about Wilson. Immediately once she picked SC I remember seeing several post on here questioning her will to win, her desire to be elite and I even remember somebody asking if she really enjoys basketball... Really bizarre. All because she picked little ol' SC.

I'm seeing the same post I saw last year.. Except the name is "Cox" and not "Wilson"

And I can guarantee you that if Cox doesn't pick SC there will not be a single negative post about Cox on any SC board.

Shots fired will be returned is my motto. Don't get blinded by the pace of the return fire.
You are correct in your examples on Wilson. You are also waaaaaaay overstating! Sure there were a few posters who questioned her will to be great, but there was a far greater numbers either wishing her well, or outright challenging those posters who questioned her desire to be great. I will kindly remind you of the bolded part of your post at the appropriate time.

 

[SCGamecock]

I will kindly remind you of the bolded part of your post at the appropriate time.

Sure, I stand by that claim. The general consensus on most SC boards is that we have no shot at Cox.. so you can't miss what you never had.

Also, this doesn't apply to schools.. you may see some trash talk about the particular school, mainly if its UCONN, but you will not see anybody trashing Lauren Cox the person..

 

[CocoHusky]

So Cox should just cancel her visit to SC then right?
I'm not sure I follow you, how do you trash UCONN without mentioning names ( coaches & players)? Without people UCONN is just a bunch of land & buildings with a lot of championship banners. That is not really trashing is it? More like deep envy.

 

[SCGamecock]

So Cox should just cancel her visit to SC then right?
I'm not sure I follow you, how do you trash UCONN without mentioning names ( coaches & players)? Without people UCONN is just a bunch of land & buildings with a lot of championship banners. That is not really trashing is it? More like deep envy.

Who am I to say what she should do.. I'm not Lauren Cox and as far as I'm concerned she doesn't post on any SC boards. So the general consensus is just that.... the general consensus. It's what the fans believe. Who knows what's in the mind of a 17 year old. SC could be a favorite!

As for the second part of your post.. I'm just gonna let you interpret it however because you're trying to complicate something that's pretty clear. You're intellectually capable so you know exactly what I meant by not trash talking Cox, so why even try to flip this argument.

 

[Tonyc]

I really don't understand or perhaps some posters don't understand that when a player commits to a school other then their school some posters will rejoice, some posters will congratulate her some posters will not. Why because theyre human and that's just the way it is. For me no matter what sport you play to be coached by the best and play with the best is an opportunity and if you have that opportunity you should jump on it because life does not give you many great opportunities. Some will, some wont, and that's just the way it is.

 

[Kibitzer]

I seem to recall that Katie Lou and her parents traveled all the way from Flower Mound, Texas, to South Bend, Indiana, to watch UConn play (and whip) Notre Dame.

Is this correct?

If so, why did they do it?

Inquiring minds (and speculating posters) want to know.

 

[easttexastrash]

I seem to recall that Katie Lou and her parents traveled all the way from Flower Mound, Texas, to South Bend, Indiana, to watch UConn play (and whip) Notre Dame.

Is this correct?

If so, why did they do it?

Inquiring minds (and speculating posters) want to know.

What was Katie Lou doing in Flower Mound?

 

[connboy77]

There are going to be so many people on this board trashing her if she doesn't pick UCONN, I can already tell.

You are way off base SCGamecock; all UCONN Fans know that Cox is a tremendous talent and will still be a tremendous talent whether or not she chooses UCONN.

 

[Orangutan]

I seem to recall that Katie Lou and her parents traveled all the way from Flower Mound, Texas, to South Bend, Indiana, to watch UConn play (and whip) Notre Dame.

Is this correct?

If so, why did they do it?

Inquiring minds (and speculating posters) want to know.

I don't think there's any special reason, though it's safe to say that she likely has (or had) substantial interest in ND. Beyond that, it may have just happened to work with her schedule. This article mentions that they were also looking at the UConn schedule to see if they could make an unofficial to UConn, but had to work around Lauren's game schedule.