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darrell said:
The only thing I was able to find is that she’s possibly committed to Troy University.
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Okot to depart for basketball scholarship in Kentucky, US

National 3x3 women basketball forward Medina Okot said she is enjoying her current form ahead of her departure to study and play in the USA.
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Here is what i foud for the 6'6'' center player. A game from last month in a senior qualifying tournament, for the upcoming African championship later this year. (game starts at 9:08) There is also an article about is coming to the US.
 
UConnCat said:
UNC transfer Kennedy Todd-Williams has started following Morgan on IG. No follow back at this time. Not sure what to make of it.
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I can't see why we would be interested. She would probably be a 3 with us, perhaps an upgrade over Q as a possible backup at the 3, but with the most anticipated starting smalls, Paige is a likely starter there backed first by Caroline and then by Aubrey who will also be used upfront.

Unless the team anticipates movement we don't know about, I can't see us taking anything other than a big, and more likely a C with our only remaining scholarship. Even at the C position, if the player was not proven and experienced at a high enough level to be a likely starter over our two first year prospects, I would not bother. I don't think we need to search for a third string C that might be an improvement on Amari for example. If you can't get a probable starter, at least for a year, at the position of most need then save the scholarship for later.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
UConn recruited Cardoso out of high school and then as a transfer. They also recruited Boston and were in her final four. They also offered Reese.

I think Geno has changed to some extent.
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As I remember Boston was very much interested in UConn and attended multiple home games.........once Dawn got a hold of her that was it.....she knows how to close the deal........I think Reese was already talking about wanting to bring the ball up the court and didn't want to be considered just a center/power forward.,.....I have a feeling Geno didn't want to hear that......
 
Sluconn Husky said:
3/26 NY AA Federal title game

Kayleigh Heckel: 19 points, 12 assists, 6 steals

Kate Koval: 21 points, 10 rebs, 5 blocks
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Koval looks like a project but one worth the investment. Seems like once she gets in UConn level shape and gets stronger, she has the skills to be a good post.
 
uconnever said:
Nah we good.
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I enjoyed the Links to Dorja Iva Zaga. The FIBA web page for the
U18 European Division B Championships has Dorja as 6'3" (191 cm).
Her Birthday is January 12 ?, 2004. That makes her currently 19 years of age. She
was 18 during the U18 tournament. Croatia was playing in the "B" division for
this summer's games (2022) So... that was the same
same series of games that Ines Bettencort played in. Ines
was on the all-tournament team. Ines had a double double for the
tournament = see the FIBA web site and a link to the MVP awards for
the "B" tournament and you see a photo of our Ines!! Go Portugal!
Go Croatia!!! not to mention Go Kenya Madina O.
 
From Canada said:


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FIBA.basketball

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www.standardmedia.co.ke

Okot to depart for basketball scholarship in Kentucky, US

National 3x3 women basketball forward Medina Okot said she is enjoying her current form ahead of her departure to study and play in the USA.
www.standardmedia.co.ke www.standardmedia.co.ke

Here is what i foud for the 6'6'' center player. A game from last month in a senior qualifying tournament, for the upcoming African championship later this year. (game starts at 9:08) There is also an article about is coming to the US.
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She was supposed to enroll at Troy: Koranga hungry for more - The Troy Messenger

"A friend of Koranga from Kenya, Madina Okot, has been recruited to Troy and is expected to join the team next season."

Interested to see where she ends up.
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
3/26 NY AA Federal title game

Kayleigh Heckel: 19 points, 12 assists, 6 steals

Kate Koval: 21 points, 10 rebs, 5 blocks
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Thanks for posting this, @Sluconn Husky. According to this article, Syla Swords scored 27 points against St. Mary’s (Manhasset) in the New York State Federation Class AA championship game.

I’m surprised that ESPN HoopGurlz has Kayleigh Heckel ranked #50. She is a prolific scorer. I would expect Heckel’s and Koval’s rankings to improve if Long Island Lutheran does well in the GEICO Nationals tournament later this week. Heckel and Koval may also move up in the rankings based on their performances in the NYS Federation tournament.
 
BobbyJ said:
I'm not on SM. Is that like blocking spam calls?
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I thought Madina Okot ran the floor well, with nice moves around the basket, and
made some crisp passes. More videos are available at FIBA AfroBasket, women, 2022.
Madina played against Jana's Egyptian team (Jana being in the USA with UCONN).
One game in this tournament she had 18 points, in another it appeared she had
foul trouble (I did not view the whole game). Interesting Madina was able to
help Kenya break the Egyptian full court press, but Egypt pulled away for
an easy win. I believe Kenya came in third place in this ' qualifying' tournament.
Her Birthday is August 23, 2004. Did she really win the 3-point shooting
contest at this tournament? I could not get an exact figure on her height. Some
say that she is 6' 5" some say 6'6". She is not a 'sting bean' to say the least.
Looking forward to hearing more about this young lady1
 
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Zarathustra said:
I thought Madina Okot ran the floor well, with nice moves around the basket, and
made some crisp passes. More videos are available at FIBA AfroBasket, women, 2022.
Madina played against Jana's Egyptian team (Jana being in the USA with UCONN).
One game in this tournament she had 18 points, in another it appeared she had
foul trouble (I did not view the whole game). Interesting Madina was able to
help Kenya break the Egyptian full court press, but Egypt pulled away for
an easy win. I believe Kenya came in third place in this ' qualifying' tournament.
Her Birthday is August 23, 2004. Did she really win the 3-point shooting
contest at this tournament? I could not get an exact figure on her height. Some
say that she is 6' 5" some say 6'6". She is not a 'sting bean' to say the least.
Looking forward to hearing more about this young lady1
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Jana could be an asset or a liability regarding the potential recruitment of Okot. The fact that they played against each other and both are from the African region, and Jana is already here and can relate her experiences would seem to give Uconn a possible edge.

On the other hand Okot could be a direct competitor to Jana for playing time if she came here, so that could be a negative. Jana might be considered a 5/4, but I think Okot will be viewed as more of a pure 5.
 
oldhuskie said:
Jana could be an asset or a liability regarding the potential recruitment of Okot. The fact that they played against each other and both are from the African region, and Jana is already here and can relate her experiences would seem to give Uconn a possible edge.

On the other hand Okot could be a direct competitor to Jana for playing time if she came here, so that could be a negative. Jana might be considered a 5/4, but I think Okot will be viewed as more of a pure 5.
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It depends if she wants to start her first year. She’s going to be disappointed in that whether Jana is here or not. But teenagers don’t always understand this.
 
oldhuskie said:
Jana could be an asset or a liability regarding the potential recruitment of Okot. The fact that they played against each other and both are from the African region, and Jana is already here and can relate her experiences would seem to give Uconn a possible edge.

On the other hand Okot could be a direct competitor to Jana for playing time if she came here, so that could be a negative. Jana might be considered a 5/4, but I think Okot will be viewed as more of a pure 5.
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While playing time is often a factor in recruiting, most come to UConn for much more. With the guards and wings that are committed, there is a great opportunity for a championship. The UConn brand is also worldwide and known for providing development on both the athletic and personal side. While we may not have said this 10 years ago, with 5 players on the past year's team (6 with Jana) from outside the US, Huskies have a proven track record of being able to quickly integrate foreign players into the program. Few teams have all these advantages.
 
oldhuskie said:
On the other hand Okot could be a direct competitor to Jana for playing time if she came here, so that could be a negative. Jana might be considered a 5/4, but I think Okot will be viewed as more of a pure 5.
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Or Jana and Okot could be twin towers, with some hi-lo passing action that boosts both of their stat sheets.
 
hoopsdiva said:
Or Jana and Okot could be twin towers, with some hi-lo passing action that boosts both of their stat sheets.
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Certainly possible after Aaliyah graduates. Since Jana and Ice are just starting and Ayanna will be in just her second year, I wonder between the possibility of Okot being a 2023 addition, and the 2024 post candidates like Strong, Carlton, Fournier at the 4 and Tac and Koval at the 5, how many bigs we can add thru the 2024 class?

I had presumed we were hoping for one from the 4 candidates, and one of the two 5 prospects in 2024. A true big C type like Okot might change the 2024 class recruiting dynamics both for the 5 and the 4 since both Ice and Jana could play the 5 or the 4. Bird in hand better than one in the bush, so if an Okot is still a 2023 possibility, I think you have to consider it.
 
oldhuskie said:
Certainly possible after Aaliyah graduates. Since Jana and Ice are just starting and Ayanna will be in just her second year, I wonder between the possibility of Okot being a 2023 addition, and the 2024 post candidates like Strong, Carlton, Fournier at the 4 and Tac and Koval at the 5, how many bigs we can add thru the 2024 class?

I had presumed we were hoping for one from the 4 candidates, and one of the two 5 prospects in 2024. A true big C type like Okot might change the 2024 class recruiting dynamics both for the 5 and the 4 since both Ice and Jana could play the 5 or the 4. Bird in hand better than one in the bush, so if an Okot is still a 2023 possibility, I think you have to consider it.
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Geno's success rate recruiting upper-echelon bigs is not the greatest so UConn has to cast a fairly wide net..........the odds of getting Strong are not that high in my opinion so as my mother used to say "you get what you get and you don't get upset"........:)
 
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From Canada said:
A Project!

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Kate K. looks stronger and a more mature BB player than she was a year ago.
Height was a difference maker in this clip, but.... she had the steps... and the
determination. The UCONN story of our next BIG continues.
 
Every time I have seen her, she reminds me of Kalani Brown, succeeding because she is the biggest player on the court. I think she has a way to go before she can play top level WCBB.
 
Jana and Kate have played against each other in one of the 3 on 3 international tournaments for players under 18 in the last year or so. I watched a video of that and remember being pretty impressed with both. Jana had more mobility and ball handling skills but Kate kept posting up and getting good position underneath. I think a video of that should still be out there somewhere, but I haven't seen it since.
 
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donalddoowop said:
Every time I have seen her, she reminds me of Kalani Brown, succeeding because she is the biggest player on the court. I think she has a way to go before she can play top level WCBB.
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Kim Mulkey won a national championship with Kalani Brown. Opponents often used double teams on Brown.

Kate Koval reportedly has a high basketball IQ and she is a prolific scorer. I think that Geno, Chris Dailey, and Jamelle Elliott could coach her up to be a great college player.

UConnCat said:
Not sure what evidence there is that UConn is recruiting her.
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@Sluconn Husky wrote earlier this month that Kate Koval is a UConn recruiting POI. I trust his information.
 
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