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May 2020 UCONN recruiting thread

MilfordHusky said:
I've had the pleasure of seeing Azzi play in person 9x. The only players I've seen who shoot as well have 3 initials: EDD and KML. I think Azzi is now AZF.
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I have said before, if Azzi decides to play college basketball in Storrs, in about 5 years, she will be the answer to the question, “Who is the greatest shooter in the history of UConn WBB?” I have never seen a WBB player with a better jump shot from mid-range out beyond the 3-pt line, and she’s still in HS. Momma Fudd knows shooting, and she taught Azzi well.
 
oldude said:
I have said before, if Azzi decides to play college basketball in Storrs, in about 5 years, she will be the answer to the question, “Who is the greatest shooter in the history of UConn WBB?” I have never seen a WBB player with a better jump shot from mid-range out beyond the 3-pt line, and she’s still in HS. Momma Fudd knows shooting, and she taught Azzi well.
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As with EDD, free throws for Azzi are automatic points. She swishes most of them.
 
I've heard from someone who doesn't really know anything that when AZF matriculates at Uconn she will only play volleyball not basketball but I personally doubt it.
 
bluedevil said:
I've heard from someone who doesn't really know anything that when AZF matriculates at Uconn she will only play volleyball not basketball but I personally doubt it.
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Then why are you repeating that nonsense here?
 
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Kurebeach5 said:
Going out on a limb here, but I'm pretty sure it was an attempt at humor. Which I found fairly droll to be honest.
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Thank you..lol..some people get it some don't..its all good...
 
oldude said:
I have said before, if Azzi decides to play college basketball in Storrs, in about 5 years, she will be the answer to the question, “Who is the greatest shooter in the history of UConn WBB?” I have never seen a WBB player with a better jump shot from mid-range out beyond the 3-pt line, and she’s still in HS. Momma Fudd knows shooting, and she taught Azzi well.
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clearly a more athletic and versatile version of the great KML.......
 
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Charliebball said:
clearly a more athletic and versatile version of the great KML.......
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Trimmer for sure. At the collegiate level, K was reasonably athletic and versatile. Not so much at the next level. But I like the word "great" for Kaleena.
 
Closest Game of 2020: STMA at Hopkins. Paige Bueckers needs a Triple-Double to keep streak alive

In order for Hopkins to overcome, Paige Bueckers would put the team on her back. Bueckers finished with 28 points on 12/18 shooting, 10 assists, 10 rebounds, and 5 steals -- a triple double.


 
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Middletown game from February 2019 starring Saylor Poffenbarger. Saylor scored 29 points in this one, showing off a variety of skills---post ups, dribble-drives, turnarounds in the lane, long threes, a few terrific passes, and much better ball-handling skills than I realized.


 
Sluconn Husky said:
Middletown game from February 2019 starring Saylor Poffenbarger. Saylor scored 29 points in this one, showing off a variety of skills---post ups, dribble-drives, turnarounds in the lane, long threes, a few terrific passes, and much better ball-handling skills than I realized.


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1 hour 18 minutes......any cliff notes?
 
Checkmate 2.0 said:
1 hour 18 minutes......any cliff notes?
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Game starts at 5:33 so technically closer to 1:12 minutes. Skip through the 10-minute halftime and you're really talking just over an hour. FF the timeouts and it's more like 55 minutes.

But I'll try and match highlights with video time so folks can skip to those plays.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
Game starts at 5:33 so technically closer to 1:12 minutes. Skip through the 10-minute halftime and you're really talking just over an hour. FF the timeouts and it's more like 55 minutes.

But I'll try and match highlights with video time so folks can skip to those plays.
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11:57 - defensive rebound and makes an excellent 3/4 court pass to a streaking teammate for an assist

14:30 - hits a deep three

25:08 - hits a long three off the dribble

31:22 - scores in the post off glass after spinning away from a defender

46:30 - excellent step-through for a basket and the foul after driving baseline

49:40 - seals a defender in the high post, then finishes a really good pass from a teammate over the top

53:30 - terrific spin move deep in the lane for two

56:10 - back cut for a layup and a foul

59:15 - drives left, finds an open teammate for a layup after drawing two defenders

1:02:36 - drives from outside the line into the lane, makes clever shot inside

1:03:47 - step-back, step-over jumper for two

1:10:37 - defensive rebound, crossover in the high post to the basket and finished plus the foul

1:11:40 - defensive rebound, dribbles down the floor, goes baseline, steps around a defender, and hits a tough shot in the paint with her body going away from the hoop

1:13:55 - defensive rebound, dribbles down the floor, beats her defender, gets in the lane, steps past another defender and scores
 
People should watch the whole game. Saylor is so fundamentally sound, it is jaw dropping. Unfortunately, she is the only player on the team and is often quadruple teamed and when her team fell behind, she felt she had to do everything and as a result, was forced to take some impossible shots. Paige is lucky she had such good players around her,.
 
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To emphasize: this game is from February 2019. Saylor was a sophomore. I saw her in 2020. She is taller, stronger, and better now. I think Frederick is the only team to beat Middletown in the past 2 seasons.

@RoadWarrior and I saw Saylor multiple times. She is fundamentally sound and highly versatile. Her head coach is her mother, who was an excellent player at Missouri. Saylor plays a combination of PG, C, and SF. Note how quickly she takes the ball out of the basket (like UConn) when inbounding after an opponent's hoop. After a defensive rebound, she takes one dribble toward the open corner, turns upcourt, and looks to see what is open. Note that she uses both hands, but prefers to shoot with the right hand, even when the left might be advisable.

Some more plays (times may be slightly off) :

7:15 shot block

8:45 shot block

13:22 blocks a pass with her leg/foot

14:56 shot alter

15:13 shot block

56:46 free throw--excellent form and a swish

59:15 the pass that SLU notes is left-handed

I love Saylor's game. I hope to see her when she plays again.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
Blue Star's #1 2024 Kendall Dudley playing against boys:


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I was at one of the games in the highlights. She is good, however, it is much too early to rank her #1 (or anyone else) in the class of 2024. She is playing in a mediocre conference too
 
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Checkmate 2.0 said:
I was at one of the games in the highlights. She is good, however, it is much too early to rank her #1 (or anyone else) in the class of 2024. She is playing in a mediocre conference.
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You know there are services that rank players in the 5th grade? Eighth grade is not all that early.

Mark Lewis of Blue Star was writing reports on Dudley before she started 7th while watching her on the summer circuit, and he said she was already established at that point.


Kendall Dudley – 2024 – Guard/Wing – Maryland – Belles Watson– Already established…Length and athleticism for age…Creates both shots and passes…Slashes into the paint…Can elevate among the bigs…Not shy in looking for opportunities…Nothing but major possibilities


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4th Annual Rising Blue Star Nationals - Bluestar Media

MASON, Ohio—In the midst of the July NCAA recruiting insanity it’s become a comforting side trip and detour to check out the annual Rising Blue Star Nationals. For the fourth consecutive year, the evaluation spotlight shifted to the young, promising and ultra-talented next generation just...
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2024 Kendall Dudley 6’0” SF Virginia

Every coach would love to have a girl like Kendall Dudley. , she plays hard all the time and is unselfish in her style of play. Dudley was everywhere at the Future Stars USA Showcase. She rebounded with reckless abandon, got on the floor for loose balls, and defended multiple positions. All these things impressed me, and I’m sure we’re impressive to college coaches.

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LBI Event Recap: Future Stars (Louisville, KY)

Louisville, KY: The future is now for these young ladies as they were allowed to measure up while playing in front of dozens and dozens of college coaches. The 2019 Future Stars USA Showcase was jammed packed with budding talent, excited parents, and curious coaches. Hats off the Preferred Athlete S
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