Local high school power...is their center a UConn target?

[Blakeon18]

I see that Capital Prep is undefeated and ranked #1 in the state. They recently beat a NY team and will play Murry Bergtraum on Saturday. MB is an occasional national power. [especially back in the Buckets Prince days]...good luck to CP.
They have a 6'3" kid [Gillespie?]....not sure what her year is but I think she is a soph or junior. I wonder
if UConn has interest?

BTW: During seven one's junior year Cicero played MB in the NYS tourney in Albany. I was at that game....Breanna had a strong first half and Cicero had a small lead. She didn't get many shots in the second half and MB's athleticism took over the game and Cicero lost by a bunch.

 

[meyers7]

Don't think so. At least haven't heard about her and UCONN.

Kiah Gillespie. 2015
Hoopgurlz 6-1 F #42
Prospect Nation 6-3 W #54
Bluestar #52
ASGR 6-1 G #39
Fullcourt F #47

(last updates I had)

No one has her as a post, but more of a forward/wing player??? 6-1 to 6-3.

 

[HGN]

Thanks for info Meyers........But if she's a Kia(h) , Bria or Brianna , maybe UConn has some mild interest.

 

[UcMiami]

Thanks for info Meyers...But if she's a Kia(h) , Bria or Brianna , maybe UConn has some mild interest.

Nope - Geno said he's done with all that - only interested players named Mary, Sue Ann, etc.

 

[CaliHuskyFan]

Nope - Geno said he's done with all that - only interested players named Mary, Sue Ann, etc.

I'm hoping we land a player named A'ja / Asia!

 

[Hongster]

I like Kelly!

 

[rocky rococo]

I'm hoping we land a player named A'ja / Asia!

I'd take an Asjha.

 

[Jim]

Or a Katie Lou.

 

[kat0189]

I saw some video of her. She may be better than her rankings suggest, but the part about her being a wing/forward is accurate. Saw a lot of her getting the rebound then leading the break like a PG.

 

[DaddyChoc]

they also beat just Murry B (NYC) saturday night

 

[MilfordHusky]

Or a Katie Lou.

Or just "Lou."

We need to get KLS. She drains a three. People yell "Lou! Lou!" Of course, it sounds like "Boo! Boo!" If Diana's in the house, she'll say it sounds as if they are mooing.

 

[Blakeon18]

They did beat Murry Bergtraum [game played at MB's court] 71-70. Gillespie had 27...was game MVP....and hit the winning foul
shot. MB closed the game with a 30-13 rush but CP held on. MB was national #15 in the latest USAToday rankings.
The new rankings come out on Wednesday....I would hope CP would get into the top 25....it would be a rare happening for a Ct. high school team to be ranked.
Bergtraum now 14-2....wonder who else they lost to? CP now 10-0.

Nice job by the locals!!

 

[DaddyChoc]

Weaver (24-2) will play undefeated and top-seeded Capital Prep, an 80-61 winner over Ledyard, in an all-Hartford final for the Class L championship either Saturday or Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena at a time to be determined.

I should be able to make it to this game if its during the day... I dont drive Rt. 2 at night

 

[Tonyc]

On the boys side I just saw the local News 12 in Fairfield County and Fairfield Prep has a 7 footer boy. Dont know age or anything about him perhaps somebody can enlighten us.

 

[meyers7]

Weaver (24-2) will play undefeated and top-seeded Capital Prep, an 80-61 winner over Ledyard, in an all-Hartford final for the Class L championship either Saturday or Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena at a time to be determined.

I should be able to make it to this game if its during the day... I dont drive Rt. 2 at night

Used to drive Rt 2 all the time, at all hours. Probably my favorite stretch of road in NE.

 

[sawxfan23]

On the boys side I just saw the local News 12 in Fairfield County and Fairfield Prep has a 7 footer boy. Dont know age or anything about him perhaps somebody can enlighten us.

Paschal Chukwu who is going to Providence next year.

 

[cabbie191]

On the boys side I just saw the local News 12 in Fairfield County and Fairfield Prep has a 7 footer boy. Dont know age or anything about him perhaps somebody can enlighten us.

If he's a boy named "Sue"' can we recruit him?

 

[cohenzone]

Nope - Geno said he's done with all that - only interested players named Mary, Sue Ann, etc.

Chances are, any female with one if those names is over 35 by now.

 

[chuckhusky]

I see that Capital Prep is undefeated and ranked #1 in the state. They recently beat a NY team and will play Murry Bergtraum on Saturday. MB is an occasional national power. [especially back in the Buckets Prince days]...good luck to CP.
They have a 6'3" kid [Gillespie?]....not sure what her year is but I think she is a soph or junior. I wonder
if UConn has interest?

BTW: During seven one's junior year Cicero played MB in the NYS tourney in Albany. I was at that game....Breanna had a strong first half and Cicero had a small lead. She didn't get many shots in the second half and MB's athleticism took over the game and Cicero lost by a bunch.

According to article from The New London Day, she is being recruited by multiple D-1 programs including Tennessee. ESPN.com has her as the ninth best forward and 42nd best recruit in the country.

 

[boontonbomber]

hope geno and company are not casual in keeping an eye on connecticut players. sadie edwards resorted to going to new jersey . bria holmes was selected unanimously to the all big 12 team.

 

[Wonkster]

I'd take an Asjha.

How about A'ja Minor or Europa?

 

[DaddyChoc]

10am game time Saturday... I should be there

 

[MilfordHusky]

Paschal Chukwu who is going to Providence next year.

Sounds like a gunner to me: Chuk wun up.

 

[Blakeon18]

DC: we expect a detailed analysis of her game...don't let us down.

I see that a couple of last year's CP team transferred to their Saturday opponent Weaver.
Yikes!


CP was Class S champ last year...class L this year...but they seem to be better by far than any other state team.
I would be kinda shocked if Weaver takes them down.

 

[EricLA]

I hope UCONN looks hard at her. Depending on her goals, it's possible she could contribute like a Maria Conlon type of player, or it's possible she could be thrilled to be on the team and contribute like Heather Buck. Either way I enjoy the local kids being on the team...