March 2021 Recruiting Thread

[Carnac]

Perhaps the same chances we wrestled Ice away from the west coast schools? UCONN is just different, especially when it comes to getting players to the WNBA

I like that kind of talk, keep talkin'

 

[Carnac]

Someone is starting to sound like me us.

enigmatic said:
Just for kicks I'm going to say it again: We got Brady yes but I want Patterson AND Barker too. Yes I'm being greedy.

I fixed it for you.

 

[CocoHusky]

I don't follow the recruiting trail that much. What little I have learned about Patterson, she would be one of my two choices. What are the chances UConn can "wrest" her away from Indiana and Notre Dame?

Who knows but... one thing about Patterson and a key to her recruitment is her father. Everything I read about him seems to indicate that he's a very thorough & thoughtful guy who will do what best for his daughter. He is a former professional & NCAA basketball player which is similar to Kiah Stokes father ( Greg) who was not only steady in her recruitment but also firm in keeping Kiah focused when people were constantly bending her ear about transferring from UCONN.

 

[SVCBeercats]

yes I'd never say it with 100% certainty till she's proves it at the next levels......but from what we've seen for the past few years I'd say the odds are strong...........I made some predictions about the skinny blonde kid when others questioned whether she would start and that has worked out OK..............

Pretty sure Pareto principle applies to the BoneYarders relative to predicting Paige would start. How was your crystal ball relative to Nika? Seems I recall you had concern relative to her shooting inhibiting her from starting.

 

[victor64]

Pretty sure Pareto principle applies to the BoneYarders relative to predicting Paige would start. How was your crystal ball relative to Nika? Seems I recall you had concern relative to her shooting inhibiting her from starting.

Nika's shooting concerns appeared to be warranted. She got her chance to start because of injuries. Her shot has improved but I wouldn't call her a threat.

 

[Littlemin]

I am not sure why the insistence of some posters of Muhl starting because of injuries. Makurat was the only extended injury and she wasn’t starting when they shut her down. Muhl brings other things to the team besides scoring and the decided improvement in the team defense is not the least of them. The toughness and competitiveness she and obviously Edwards bring has made Uconn a completely different team. If Uconn goes deep into the NCAA tourney it will be on the strength of their defense.

 

[Charliebball]

Pretty sure Pareto principle applies to the BoneYarders relative to predicting Paige would start. How was your crystal ball relative to Nika? Seems I recall you had concern relative to her shooting inhibiting her from starting.

that's still my concern...........her streaky outside shooting, good passing and defensive aggressiveness have all been as advertised...........

 

[BobbyJ]

Who knows but... one thing about Patterson and a key to her recruitment is her father. Everything I read about him seems to indicate that he's a very thorough & thoughtful guy who will do what best for his daughter. He is a former professional & NCAA basketball player which is similar to Kiah Stokes father ( Greg) who was not only steady in her recruitment but also firm in keeping Kiah focused when people were constantly bending her ear about transferring from UCONN.

This should actually work in UConn's favor. Sure hope so. On edit, maybe not. I remember Andrae Patterson, a 6-9 PF at Indiana. I agree he'll know what's best for his kid. If her goal is to play pro, the pull of his alma mater might be strong if he feels their coach and program can prepare her properly. Not real optimistic on this one.

 

[cancontent]

Who knows but... one thing about Patterson and a key to her recruitment is her father. Everything I read about him seems to indicate that he's a very thorough & thoughtful guy who will do what best for his daughter. He is a former professional & NCAA basketball player which is similar to Kiah Stokes father ( Greg) who was not only steady in her recruitment but also firm in keeping Kiah focused when people were constantly bending her ear about transferring from UCONN.

Excuse my naivety, but how is this possible? Are we talking 3rd parties, friend of a friend, etc.?

It's been a question in the back of my mind for a while as I've read posts here and in other forums. I know there are exceptions (e.g. Maori Davenport going to Georgia with the help and blessing of CVS), but this is a shady side to WBB I still don't understand (or sure if I want to).

 

[Gus Mahler]

Wonder what HM+ means.

 

[DefenseBB]

I like her enough to revise my '23 Guard wish list. Rationale: Jocyte will likely turn pro, I don't see Watkins leaving Cali & I think Williams ends up somewhere that will let her play both softball and basketball at a very high level- Arizona, Texas or LSU maybe.

1. Juste Jocyte
2. Malaysia Fulwiley
3. Judea Watkins
4. Mikaylah Williams
5. Kamorea Arnold
6. Chloe Clardy
7. Ashlyn Shade.

Baylor has also allowed players to do both, Mackenzie Robertson, as in Kim’s daughter played both and won an NCAA Title in both while at Baylor.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Wonder what HM+ means.

My guess is high motor plus.

 

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[eebmg]

Nice they discussed differences between Brady and her game

 

[Sluconn Husky]

KK Bransford playoff game from earlier this week. #14 in Blue

 

[DaBball]

Riley Stack garnering some attention from PBR:

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Midwest Hoops Spotlights on Patterson:

Ayanna Patterson Down To Five

Ayanna Patterson, our top ranked player in the 2022 class, has trimmed her list of future schools down to five. The five schools to make the cut were Indiana, Louisville, Notre Dame, UConn, and UCLA. Patterson is a 6’3” forward from Homestead High School (IN) and plays with the Ohio United program.

www.midwesthoopsspotlight.com

 

[Sluconn Husky]

3/6

KK Bransford: 20 points (12-17 from the foul line), 8 rebounds, 7 assists

MND advance to the state tourney.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Azzi Fudd working out on Saturday:

 

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[eebmg]

Keep polishing.

 

[rvwsleep]

Am I the only one who wonders, after watching some of these drills, are they applicable to a real basketball game ?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Isuneh Brady's unstoppable turnaround during Saturday AAU action:

 

[Sluconn Husky]

3/6


Aalyah Del Rosario: 23 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 three-pointer

Madison Booker: 17 points, 6 rebounds

Paulina Paris: 21 points

 

[Sluconn Husky]