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SARG 2011 said:
New follow for Morgan, it's a big. Madina Okot out of Kenya.
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OK she looks interesting. But I'm not sure if I understand her status. She is 6-5 and 18 years old. She played in an African FIBA league and did pretty well, particularly on rebounding stats and pretty good on blocks. The competition is not real good, and the players seem on the small side, but this is not an under 18 league it includes adults, and I think she may be the youngest player in the league not just her team.

She has also been picked as one of the 12 players to represent the world against the US high school seniors in a competition sponsored by Nike. Both KK and Ashlynn will be on the US team she faces. I think that tournament is early April. I haven't found any video of her, but playing effectively against adult competition in a FIBA African league is pretty impressive, and maybe even more so being selected for the world team to take on the US high school stars.

One thing that puzzled me was on a search for her name she popped up on an ESPN link that showed her listed with Troy University, no stats, bio or picture so I'm not sure what to make of that.

Anyway I'm guessing she would still be considered part of the 2023 class since she is competing against the US high school seniors, but I'm not sure about that.
 
Kenyan Madina Okot and Angolan Elton da Silva Mangueira were the Three-Point Champions.....this is from the Basketball Without Border's camp this summer where Jana was named MVP. I'm curious to see what this kid is about.
 
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SARG 2011 said:


Another new follow PF Dorja Iva Zaja from Croatia
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Catch, keep the ball high, and shoot with no dribble? Strong post moves, ball fakes, and Euro step? See the floor, find cutters, and deliver back door passes on time? No hesitation shooting stroke out to the 3 line? Able to use both hands inside on all shots? I'm all in. Let's have the coaches touch base while in Croatia this summer if legal with the NCAA.
 
SARG 2011 said:
Kenyan Madina Okot and Angolan Elton da Silva Mangueira were the Three-Point Champions.....this is from the Basketball Without Border's camp this summer where Jana was named MVP. I'm curious to see what this kid is about.
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Wait, WHAT? The kid is 6-6 and the ball looks like a soccer ball in her hands.
 
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BobbyJ said:
Catch, keep the ball high, and shoot with no dribble? Strong post moves, ball fakes, and Euro step? See the floor, find cutters, and deliver back door passes on time? No hesitation shooting stroke out to the 3 line? Able to use both hands inside on all shots? I'm all in. Let's have the coaches touch base while in Croatia this summer if legal with the NCAA.
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BobbyJ said:
Catch, keep the ball high, and shoot with no dribble? Strong post moves, ball fakes, and Euro step? See the floor, find cutters, and deliver back door passes on time? No hesitation shooting stroke out to the 3 line? Able to use both hands inside on all shots? I'm all in. Let's have the coaches touch base while in Croatia this summer if legal with the NCAA.
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Not sure how this works. Did Coach Valley contact these young ladies to determine their interest or did the 2 players contact UConn?
 
Huskie02 said:
Not sure how this works. Did Coach Valley contact these young ladies to determine their interest or did the 2 players contact UConn?
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From what I understand it's just Valley following them on social media. Beyond that I have no idea.
 
BobbyJ said:
Catch, keep the ball high, and shoot with no dribble? Strong post moves, ball fakes, and Euro step? See the floor, find cutters, and deliver back door passes on time? No hesitation shooting stroke out to the 3 line? Able to use both hands inside on all shots? I'm all in. Let's have the coaches touch base while in Croatia this summer if legal with the NCAA.
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Agree, use Nika to recruit her too. Sshe looks like she has good fundamentals, quick decision maker, very developed for a player her age.
 
BobbyJ said:
From what I understand it's just Valley following them on social media. Beyond that I have no idea.
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The big question is is this reciprocal. Are they likewise following Morgan Valley on social media.
 
sdhoops said:
Watching more of the NCAA tourney and can't help but realize how many players with "style" (we shall call it) are still playing and making big impacts. Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso, and Aliyah Boston namely...this takes me back to Geno making public comments around the time their senior classes were being recruited about how recruits asked about hair stylists and insinuated that they are too high maintenance.

Is it time to change our thinking? Staley and Mulkey are accommodating their stars..I know Geno has always been a low maintenance coach who doesn't want too much distractions. But I don't see how UConn didn't put most of the eggs in the basket for Cardoso..I'm just shaking my head watching her be dominant alongside Boston in this Elite 8 game. Without her alone, South Carolina would be hurting.
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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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HuskyNan said:
Dorja is following Louisville but don’t see any of their players. She’s also following UConn, Sue Bird, Paige, Breanna, as well as Nika, Hana, and Darko Muhl
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I like the early odds with that breakdown of who she is following, particularly with the past Uconn stars and a heavy emphasis on Croatia with not just Nika, but Hana and Darko as well. Nika jokes that she brought Dorka to Uconn, maybe she can do the same with Dorja!
 
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

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Here is what I found. A game from last month in a senior qualifying tournament for the upcoming African Championship later this year. There is also an article about his coming to the US.
 
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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'm not on SM. Is that like blocking spam calls?
 
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26′ G Rieyan DeSouze – Team Lex 3SSB / Desoto (TX): The Desoto guard was a real steadying force for her team on both ends of the floor. DeSouze provided persistent defensive pressure on the ball, turned guards repeatedly and forced them into mistakes by speeding up their pace. She ignited transition opportunities with her play repeatedly and was also able to see the floor well on the offensive end dishing the ball to players all over the floor..


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From Canada said:


www.fiba.basketball

FIBA.basketball

The official website of FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and the governing body of Basketball. FIBA organises the most famous and prestigious international basketball competitions including the FIBA Basketball World Cup, the FIBA World Championship for Women and the FIBA 3x3 World...
www.fiba.basketball www.fiba.basketball

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 found. A game from last month in a senior qualifying tournament for the upcoming African Championship later this year. There is also an article about his coming to the US.
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