May 2021 recruiting thread

[oldude]

Saw that, ranked #1 in her position (post) on Hoopgurlz. Will be a lucky get for any of those southern programs, where I believe she’ll stay.

Got to believe that Adia Barnes at AZ will also be hot on the trail for Dauda.

 

[oldude]

One additional thought on Dauda. If I’m Geno, and I’m bringing in Dorka for 1 or possibly 2 years, I might just be interested in a HS senior, with the same skill set, who will be around for 4 years. It would certainly be worth a phone call to gauge her interest.

 

[Carnac]

Prentice Beverly's list of top players he saw at Boo Williams include these UConn POI and recruit:

Ice Brady, Imani Lester, Kiki Rice, Juju Watkins, Madison Booker, Breya Cunningham, Cori Allen, Jordy Griggs, Ashlynn Shade, Athena Tomlinson, Katie Fiso, Nyla Brooks

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How many of these elites do you think UConn can sign and bring in?

 

[Alydar]

UConn is having and has had an unmatched 3 year run in recruiting. Usually there is a lull after 1 great year.

 

[Longtime fan]

Stick to recruiting, please.

April 2021 Recruiting (only) thread

REFERENCE LINK TO LOCKED APRIL RECRUITING THREAD Mea culpa for my contribution to the previous thread’s flameout. Keep it civil, people. @Sluconn Husky , it’s all yours.

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We have a recruit for 2023 named "Ice Brady?" Sign me up.

 

[Cuango]

Got to believe that Adia Barnes at AZ will also be hot on the trail for Dauda.

She just received a commitment from 6’4” Maya Nnaji this week. Who knows, though?

 

[oldude]

She just received a commitment from 6’4” Maya Nnaji this week. Who knows, though?

Nnaji is a 2022 commit. Dauda would be a 2021.

 

[Heytherego]

UConn is having and has had an unmatched 3 year run in recruiting. Usually there is a lull after 1 great year.

I think with the transfer rule we’ll be able to add in some great additions even if we have an off year from high school commits.

 

[Alydar]

I think with the transfer rule we’ll be able to add in some great additions even if we have an off year from high school commits.

Right. For the next few years anyway there should be a long grad transfer list and some late bloomers from smaller programs could be key to a couple title runs. Juhasz appears to be exactly what UConn needed, size and experience.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

How many of these elites do you think UConn can sign and bring in?

Dunno, they span several classes. We'd be extremely fortunate to get 3-4 of them.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

5/4

Isuneh Brady: 21 points, 16 rebounds


5/11

Isuneh Brady: 19 points


Couple highlights in this montage:

https://vi.hudl.com/p-highlights/Team/9875/609c30718cdeed0a34c773d2/3c6c19d4_720.mp4?v=3ACDBF1B7F15D908

 

[BobbyJ]

5/4

Isuneh Brady: 21 points, 16 rebounds


5/11

Isuneh Brady: 19 points


Couple highlights in this montage:

https://vi.hudl.com/p-highlights/Team/9875/609c30718cdeed0a34c773d2/3c6c19d4_720.mp4?v=3ACDBF1B7F15D908

Surprised to see Cunningham standing around and not running the floor for the whole short clip. AAU ball must be more exciting than her HS teams’ games. Don’t have to worry about Brady’s effort.

 

[From France]

Dunno, they span several classes. We'd be extremely fortunate to get 3-4 of them.

Fortunate ? As long as Geno coaches , fortunate is part of UConn usual vocabulary, I think

 

[Sluconn Husky]

New known POI thanks to Morgan Valley:

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First, Morgan is now following Eve Fiala, the 6-5, 2023 center that was reported as having UConn interest in a local article a week ago.

Taliyah Parker, a 6-1, 2024 Wing from Oklahoma who is ranked 3rd at Blue Star and is on ESPN's watch list. Parker will attend the U16 trials.

Tajianna Avant-Roberts, a 5-9, 2024 Guard and teammate of Breya Cunningham at La Jolla County Day in California. She is on ESPN's watch list and ranked #2 at Hoops Central.

Caya Smith, a 6-2, 2024 Wing from Oklahoma. Highly thought of despite not being on ESPN or Blue Star's lists yet.

Angel Allen, a 5-4, 2025 PG from New York. I can't find much on her except for an impressive highlight video.

Reychel Douglas, a 6-0, 2023 Guard from North Carolina. She's ranked #24 at Blue Star and has been evaluated by Prospects Nation.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

I'll try and fill in some info on the new POI later.

 

[Argonaut]

New known POI thanks to Morgan Valley:

*

First, Morgan is now following Eve Fiala, the 6-5, 2023 center that was reported as having UConn interest in a local article a week ago.

Taliyah Parker, a 6-1, 2024 Wing from Oklahoma who is ranked 3rd at Blue Star and is on ESPN's watch list. Parker will attend the U16 trials.

Tajianna Avant-Roberts, a 5-9, 2024 Guard and teammate of Breya Cunningham at La Jolla County Day in California. She is on ESPN's watch list and ranked #2 at Hoops Central.

Caya Smith, a 6-2, 2024 Wing from Oklahoma. Highly thought of despite not being on ESPN or Blue Star's lists yet.

Angel Allen, a 5-4, 2025 PG from New York. I can't find much on her except for an impressive highlight video.

Reychel Douglas, a 6-0, 2023 Guard from North Carolina. She's ranked #24 at Blue Star and has been evaluated by Prospects Nation.

I don't know if you've mentioned it earlier, but I noticed a few days ago that Morgan is now following Hana Mühl on IG.

 

[Bald Husky]

I don't know if you've mentioned it earlier, but I noticed a few days ago that Morgan is now following Hana Mühl on IG.

What class is Hana Muhl in?

 

[oldude]

What class is Hana Muhl in?

Hana will be 18 in July. I would expect that she would likely look at US colleges in 2022 when she will be 19, which would be similar to what Nika did in 2020.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

I don't know if you've mentioned it earlier, but I noticed a few days ago that Morgan is now following Hana Mühl on IG.

No, I didn't know that but CD's been following her for quite a while, which may or may not mean interest.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

New POI reports. First '24 W/F Caya Smith from Prep Hoop Girls this January.


Caya Smith is only a freshman and was definitely the best player in the gym. Standing at 6’2", Smith has the size of a forward but the skills of a guard. She uses her length to her advantage as she disrupts passing lanes often and is a good shot blocker. Offensively, Smith is a good finisher around the basket and drove often. She is also a good three-point shooter. Smith can do it all.

Most Intriguing Prospects from Ponca City vs. Putnam City West | Prep Girls Hoops

– Putnam City West – F is only a freshman and was definitely the best player in the gym. Standing at 6’2″, Smith has the size of a forward but the skills of a guard. She uses her length to her advantage as she disrupts passing lanes often and is a good shot blocker. Offensively, […]

www.prepgirlshoops.com

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[Sluconn Husky]

2019 write-up:

Caya Smith 2024 | Below The Rim (OK)

Playing up two levels, Smith is another kid on the talented BTR squad that had a great weekend. She ran the floor very well that allowed her guards to hit in her stride for some easy scores. She is a menace on the defensive end of the floor as she is a good rebounder and shot-blocker. Smith, who will attend Putnam West High School this fall, has a bright future ahead of her as she should be a Top 50 player nationally.

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Mansfield, TX: The 2020 Prime Event kicked off this past weekend in Mansfield, TX, at the beautiful Mansfield USA Fieldhouse. Hosted by Premier Basketball (PBR), the gym was filled with several respected scouting services, top prospects, and top teams.

www.lbinsider.com

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Reychel Douglas:

Strengths

• + Versatility
• + Talented
• + Shooter

Needs Improvement

• - Attacking Basket with weak hand

Douglas is a talented option with both length and skill in the frontcourt. Based on matchups, she can play multiple positions displaying shooting range out past the 3-point line. In that way, the sky is the limit for Douglas due to her blend of physical abilities at an early age.

Reychel Douglas | Prospects Nation

prospectsnation.com

 

[Sluconn Husky]

2019 video:

 

[Sluconn Husky]

PG Tajianna Avant-Roberts
La Jolla Country Day (California)
espnW rating: Four stars

Roberts is a talented scorer with the fundamentals and the flair to have a major stock-rising summer. She can shoot the 3, dance with her handle to create space and finish with a variety of moves and footwork in the paint.

Defensively, she can guard multiple positions and pressures the ball very well. She rebounds the ball very well for a guard and pushes the ball well in transition.

15 uncommitted women's college basketball prospects to watch this summer

Which women's college basketball prospects took their games to the next level over the past few months?

www.espn.com

 

[Sluconn Husky]

At 6’1, 2024 Taliyah Parker is as versatile as they come on offense and defense. The strength and elevation are high level with this Oklahoma standout. Blowing by defenders to the rim and pushing coast to coast in transition are her specialties, along with a mid range game that gets better and better. Defensively, she is more than willing to guard all over the floor.

Blue Star 30s shine in Tampa - Bluestar Media

The 5th Annual Blue Star 30 Camp invaded sunny Tampa, Florida last week, bringing together over 70 young women from all over the United States to compete, learn, and carry on the legacy of the 30 sisterhood.

www.bluestarmedia.org

 

[Sluconn Husky]

F Taliyah Parker
Putnam City West High School (Oklahoma)

Parker has a motor that is hard to compare in the entire country, and her drive is endless. She, too, has competed against older and more experienced players during the summer. The 6-1 Parker is a relentless defender with the offensive skills to balance out things. Her jumper is sweet and she can rack it better than most.

The top women's college basketball prospects in the Classes of 2022, '23 and '24

Who are the top junior, sophomore and freshman recruits we should start paying attention to?

www.espn.com

 

[Heytherego]

Right. For the next few years anyway there should be a long grad transfer list and some late bloomers from smaller programs could be key to a couple title runs. Juhasz appears to be exactly what UConn needed, size and experience.

Agreed. I honestly see the transfer rule as primarily helping Uconn. Kids that aren’t getting playing time, and are likely not to get much in the future will leave. Kids who we need, we have a chance of getting in the portal. Never know, but I don’t see kids who are getting tons of minutes leaving Uconn for elsewhere (unless maybe unexpected family reasons?)

 

[Purchase1]

Should be noted that Morgan Valley also recently seems to have followed “prodigy” Juste Jocyte, might be a long shot with her coming over to the states but doesn’t hurt to try?

 

[BobbyJ]

Should be noted that Morgan Valley also recently seems to have followed “prodigy” Juste Jocyte, might be a long shot with her coming over to the states but doesn’t hurt to try?

This should please @CocoHusky immensely. A longshot for sure, but if UConn pulls this kid out of Europe there just might be an investigation.