May recruiting [only] thread

[HuskyNan]

I don't see Toby Fournier listed as a UConn POI on this 2024 list. From those highlights, her length, athleticism, & elevation are enticing. Hoping she is playing recruiting close-to-vest like Cassandre Prosper & that UConn is paying attention.

 

[Purchase1]

Haven't seen confirmation there is interest. Doesn't mean they don't have any, just not publicly confirmed.

Coach Valley also follows her on Instagram so I would take that as interest

 

[cancontent]

Regarding Fournier, she also has the benefit of UConn connections through Crestwood and Kia Nurse Elite, which is run by her father. I highly doubt there haven't been inquiries. Richard Nurse has extensive knowledge of the NCAAW landscape and is very good in helping players who are involved with his program when it comes to their recruiting options.

 

[jabstep]

I like her and Stack both have great potential. Guards are important but so are skilled Bigs!

 

[nomdoux]

Since don't see a current, unlocked UConn-specific Transfer Portal thread, posting this here:

Safe to conclude that Geno's roster is set now for next season, aside from Piath Gabriel resolution-- i.e. no additional incoming transfers?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

^^

Mikaylah Williams
Juju Watkins
Joyce Edwards
Breya Cunningham
Madison Booker
Olivia Olson
Jaloni Cambridge
KK Arnold
Blanca Thomas

 

[Sluconn Husky]

The U17 trials are going on. Here's a team photo of all the participants. KK Arnold right behind the coaches right of center. Click to enlarge.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[AmeriConn]

Is this Jason Key’s opinion for Day 1 of tryouts? No KK Arnold?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Is this Jason Key’s opinion for Day 1 of tryouts?

Yes. Team won't be finalized until next week.

 

[AmeriConn]

Yes. Team won't be finalized until next week.

Are you surprised he didn’t include KK Arnold or maybe she didn’t participate to any degree on day 1.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Are you surprised he didn’t include KK Arnold or maybe she didn’t participate to any degree on day 1.

I haven't heard of her not participating. It's day one though I would caution.

 

[YoDore]

The guy from Blue Star said Arnold sat out due to a medical issue on day one, then said the same thing happened on day two. No clue as to what the issue is. (See the thread on the UConn main board about the U17 trials for more info).

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[UConnCat]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

KK didn't make the cut. Neither did Olivia Olson.

UConn POI that did make it:

Morgan Cheli, Madison Booker, Jaloni Cambridge, Kennedy Umeh, Mackenly Randolph, Mikaylah Williams

 

[UConnCat]

Sounds like KK wasn't able to play. Too bad for her; hope she's okay.

Olson not make the cut is surprising.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Chris Dailey with another new 2023 follow:

6-1 forward Qadence Samuels out of Bishop McNamara in D.C.

Samuels is ranked #35 at ESPN and was on Shane Laflin's list of risers a few months ago:


W Qadence Samuels
6-foot-1
Bishop McNamara (Md.)

Samuels effortlessly runs the floor. She glides baseline to baseline and is a threat to either sprint for an easy layup at the rim or spot up for the transition triple. Her confidence and effectiveness from deep have really improved over the last year. Her improved shot preparation has helped her in all aspects of her shooting, and she attacks the elbows for pull-up jumpers very well.

Defensively, her frame and length allow her to be a real weapon for her team. Her high school and club (Team Takeover) programs emphasize defense, and she has begun to buy in. As that becomes more of a staple, she can be a lock-down type of defender, and her rebounding will improve as she adds more strength.

Samuels, who averages 13.5 points and 6.9 rebounds, has a competitive edge in between the lines that separates her. As she learns to translate that into day-to-day work, consistency and production, watch her stock continue to rise. She has offers from North Carolina, Tennessee, Wake Forest, Florida State, Alabama, Kansas State, West Virginia, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech Miami, Mississippi State and Pitt.

Women's hoops recruits who upped their stocks this season

Which women's basketball prospects in the 2023, 2024 and 2025 classes took their games to the next level?

www.espn.com

 

[Sluconn Husky]

New POI Qadence Samuels impressed this weekend in AAU action.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Qadence Samuels is an AAU teammate of Zhen Craft ('25), another UConn POI.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Qadence is pronounced cadence, btw.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[YoDore]

Sounds like KK wasn't able to play. Too bad for her; hope she's okay.

Olson not make the cut is surprising.

I wonder what shape Olson's game is in as she was wearing a boot recently when she visited Vandy. I noticed she seemed to have it off a few days later but have no idea how long she wore it.