May recruiting thread

[CocoHusky]

If these players have true and good PR reps, they would have the players take a real good look at UConn and the exposure playing at UConn brings to your brand. Heck three of the biggest names in WNBA history are former huskies.

Speaking of which and not to pick at our scabs but... regarding our former friend C.... She said she grew up rooting for North Carolina which supposedly played a part in her decision to go to school there. Assuming she is 17 or 18 UNC last won a championship in 1994 when when she would have been 1 if that but probably not even born yet. UNC last appearance in the FF was 2007 when she would have been 10-12 ish. UNC has made 1 elite 8 since 2007 -so how does a kid growing up in Pennsylvania get to even follow UNC which was not making noise nationally? Just not adding up for me.

 

[Mbjohnson]

Speaking of which and not to pick at our scabs but... regarding our former friend C.... She said she grew up rooting for North Carolina which supposedly played a part in her decision to go to school there. Assuming she is 17 or 18 UNC last won a championship in 1994 when when she would have been 1 if that but probably not even born yet. UNC last appearance in the FF was 2007 when she would have been 10-12 ish. UNC has made 1 elite 8 since 2007 -so how does a kid growing up in Pennsylvania get to even follow UNC which was not making noise nationally? Just not adding up for me.

I think your math is off a little bit. If she was born in 1994 she’d be ~28 currently. Just further solidifying your point though

 

[Zanzman]

Speaking of which and not to pick at our scabs but... regarding our former friend C.... She said she grew up rooting for North Carolina which supposedly played a part in her decision to go to school there. Assuming she is 17 or 18 UNC last won a championship in 1994 when when she would have been 1 if that but probably not even born yet. UNC last appearance in the FF was 2007 when she would have been 10-12 ish. UNC has made 1 elite 8 since 2007 -so how does a kid growing up in Pennsylvania get to even follow UNC which was not making noise nationally? Just not adding up for me.

Probably most definitely wasnt born 27-28 years ago

 

[MilfordHusky]

Speaking of which and not to pick at our scabs but... regarding our former friend C.... She said she grew up rooting for North Carolina which supposedly played a part in her decision to go to school there. Assuming she is 17 or 18 UNC last won a championship in 1994 when when she would have been 1 if that but probably not even born yet. UNC last appearance in the FF was 2007 when she would have been 10-12 ish. UNC has made 1 elite 8 since 2007 -so how does a kid growing up in Pennsylvania get to even follow UNC which was not making noise nationally? Just not adding up for me.

Maybe C was a fan of the UNC men. Or women's soccer.

 

[Mdoggie]

Speaking of which and not to pick at our scabs but... regarding our former friend C.... She said she grew up rooting for North Carolina which supposedly played a part in her decision to go to school there. Assuming she is 17 or 18 UNC last won a championship in 1994 when when she would have been 1 if that but probably not even born yet. UNC last appearance in the FF was 2007 when she would have been 10-12 ish. UNC has made 1 elite 8 since 2007 -so how does a kid growing up in Pennsylvania get to even follow UNC which was not making noise nationally? Just not adding up for me.

Right!!

 

[Blakeon18]

I believe her parents have regular vacations in North Carolina....maybe even a second home....and she is quoted somewhere about all the great golf courses there...so for most of her life she may simply enjoy the area.

BTW: some rather large math errors above...though your point about her youth remains....even is understated a bit.

 

[CocoHusky]

I believe her parents have regular vacations in North Carolina....maybe even a second home....and she is quoted somewhere about all the great golf courses there...so for most of her life she may simply enjoy the area.

BTW: some rather large math errors above...though your point about her youth remains....even is understated a bit.

What's a decade or so when when you are talking about a teenager?

 

[Mdoggie]

1​	Mikaylah Williams	98​	None	G	6-0		Parkway H.S. (LA)
2​	Judea Watkins	98​	None	G	6-0		Sierra Canyon H.S. (CA)
3​	Ciera Toomey	98​	North Carolina	P	6-3		Dunmore H.S. (PA)
4​	Breya Cunningham	97​	None	P	6-4		La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
5​	Ashlynn Shade	97​	UConn	G	5-9		Noblesville H.S. (IN)
6​	Madison Booker	97​	None	W	6-1		Germantown H.S. (MS)
7​	Milaysia Fulwiley	97​	None	PG	5-6		W. J. Keenan H.S. (SC)
8​	Kamorea Arnold	97​	UConn	PG	5-6		Germantown H.S. (WI)
9​	Taliah Scott	97​	Arkansas	G	5-9		Saint John's Country Day School (FL)
10​	Jadyn Donovan	96​	None

What are our chance with any of the remaining 6 of the top 10 ESPN recruits? Y’all know I’m already seeking therapy because “our friend” betrayed us!

 

[BobbyJ]

1​	Mikaylah Williams	98​	None	G	6-0		Parkway H.S. (LA)
2​	Judea Watkins	98​	None	G	6-0		Sierra Canyon H.S. (CA)
3​	Ciera Toomey	98​	North Carolina	P	6-3		Dunmore H.S. (PA)
4​	Breya Cunningham	97​	None	P	6-4		La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
5​	Ashlynn Shade	97​	UConn	G	5-9		Noblesville H.S. (IN)
6​	Madison Booker	97​	None	W	6-1		Germantown H.S. (MS)
7​	Milaysia Fulwiley	97​	None	PG	5-6		W. J. Keenan H.S. (SC)
8​	Kamorea Arnold	97​	UConn	PG	5-6		Germantown H.S. (WI)
9​	Taliah Scott	97​	Arkansas	G	5-9		Saint John's Country Day School (FL)
10​	Jadyn Donovan	96​	None

What are our chance with any of the remaining 6 of the top 10 ESPN recruits? Y’all know I’m already seeking therapy because “our friend” betrayed us!

IMO, 1 out of 6 or 16.66%. The one being Booker and she's a long shot. A very long shot.

 

[darrell]

1​	Mikaylah Williams	98​	None	G	6-0		Parkway H.S. (LA)
2​	Judea Watkins	98​	None	G	6-0		Sierra Canyon H.S. (CA)
3​	Ciera Toomey	98​	North Carolina	P	6-3		Dunmore H.S. (PA)
4​	Breya Cunningham	97​	None	P	6-4		La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
5​	Ashlynn Shade	97​	UConn	G	5-9		Noblesville H.S. (IN)
6​	Madison Booker	97​	None	W	6-1		Germantown H.S. (MS)
7​	Milaysia Fulwiley	97​	None	PG	5-6		W. J. Keenan H.S. (SC)
8​	Kamorea Arnold	97​	UConn	PG	5-6		Germantown H.S. (WI)
9​	Taliah Scott	97​	Arkansas	G	5-9		Saint John's Country Day School (FL)
10​	Jadyn Donovan	96​	None

What are our chance with any of the remaining 6 of the top 10 ESPN recruits? Y’all know I’m already seeking therapy because “our friend” betrayed us!

I think as it currently stands, Mikaylah and Madison might be high priority. I personally don’t see either going anywhere that isn’t the SEC, though.

 

[Mdoggie]

IMO, 1 out of 6 or 16.66%. The one being Booker and she's a long shot. A very long shot.

Drats!

 

[Mdoggie]

I think as it currently stands, Mikaylah and Madison might be high priority. I personally don’t see either going anywhere that isn’t the SEC, though.

Our ex friend muffled it all up!! Dagnabit!

 

[Alydar]

Speaking of which and not to pick at our scabs but... regarding our former friend C.... She said she grew up rooting for North Carolina which supposedly played a part in her decision to go to school there. Assuming she is 17 or 18 UNC last won a championship in 1994 when when she would have been 1 if that but probably not even born yet. UNC last appearance in the FF was 2007 when she would have been 10-12 ish. UNC has made 1 elite 8 since 2007 -so how does a kid growing up in Pennsylvania get to even follow UNC which was not making noise nationally? Just not adding up for me.

Kids often root for the schools their parents root for. It could have been any sport. Her family may have UNC ties.

Even Geno once said that UNC's campus does a lot to sell the school. I'm happy that an over-the-hill coach at a prestige school is replaced by a coach that plays a style I like. I'd enjoy watching Tommey kick some Duke and NDame butt.

 

[CocoHusky]

1​	Mikaylah Williams	98​	None	G	6-0		Parkway H.S. (LA)
2​	Judea Watkins	98​	None	G	6-0		Sierra Canyon H.S. (CA)
3​	Ciera Toomey	98​	North Carolina	P	6-3		Dunmore H.S. (PA)
4​	Breya Cunningham	97​	None	P	6-4		La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
5​	Ashlynn Shade	97​	UConn	G	5-9		Noblesville H.S. (IN)
6​	Madison Booker	97​	None	W	6-1		Germantown H.S. (MS)
7​	Milaysia Fulwiley	97​	None	PG	5-6		W. J. Keenan H.S. (SC)
8​	Kamorea Arnold	97​	UConn	PG	5-6		Germantown H.S. (WI)
9​	Taliah Scott	97​	Arkansas	G	5-9		Saint John's Country Day School (FL)
10​	Jadyn Donovan	96​	None

What are our chance with any of the remaining 6 of the top 10 ESPN recruits? Y’all know I’m already seeking therapy because “our friend” betrayed us!

Not very good IMO because Williams, Watkins & Booker are all "lead" guard types that need to be running an offense to be effective. With Arnold committing to UCONN she is going to become lead guard in the mold of Jefferson and Dangerfield while I envision Shade playing off the ball. Cunningham remains a slight possibility but we've had enough warnings that she intends to stay on out west. I've kind been looking beyond the top 10 and still think UCONN can put together an exceptional class outside of it. Riley Stack, Chloe Kitts, Sahara Williams, & Del Rosario would be great domestic UCONN fits. International players I really like Prosper of Canada and Puoch from Australia. Love Jocyte of course just think that is a long shot. I have to admit that I'm not that impressed by some of the "23 post player I hearing UCONN becoming interested in lately such as Avery Treadwell.

 

[From France]

For Jocyte, the most likely is she turns pro in Eutope and declare for the WNBA as soon as possible, think it is when you turn 20.
She would be a fantastic recruit for any college if she chooses the NCAA way, but I doubt it will be her choice.

 

[From France]

Hard to become a rotation player at UCONN when you are not a top 10 player coming out of high school.
But it happened : Kelly Faris, Stef Dolson, Kiah Stokes, Saniya, Azura Stevens & of course international players

 

[WFFL]

Talk about a BIG GUARD WELL DANG I WANT HER

 

[From France]

Talk about a BIG GUARD WELL DANG I WANT HER

as every fan in women college BB, she's probably a Boston, Paige, Azzi like player, one who can change a program or add to a winning program - She probably deserved PoY above seniors from what I saw on vids

 

[Ekrauth24]

Kids often root for the schools their parents root for. It could have been any sport. Her family may have UNC ties.

Even Geno once said that UNC's campus does a lot to sell the school. I'm happy that an over-the-hill coach at a prestige school is replaced by a coach that plays a style I like. I'd enjoy watching Tommey kick some Duke and NDame butt.

I can attest for their campus, having been there on a visit. It’s beautiful.

 

[CocoHusky]

Talk about a BIG GUARD WELL DANG I WANT HER

One of these days I going to put together a highlight package of strictly Mikaylah Williams defending.
This will basically catch up the rest of world to where I was almost two years ago now: Her defensive tool kit and sheer athleticism are probably more advanced than her offensive tool kit.

Mikaylah Williams' Video "Mikaylah Williams GPOY 21-22 Video"

Mikaylah Williams' videos on MaxPreps.

www.maxpreps.com

 

[CocoHusky]

I can attest for their campus, having been there on a visit. It’s beautiful.

I've been there and agree it is beautiful campus. Of course UNC student athletes have more time to enjoy the campus considering they don't actually have to show up for classes. Has UNC changed that practice/policy?

 

[From France]

One of these days I going to put together a highlight package of strictly Mikaylah Williams defending.
This will basically catch up the rest of world to where I was almost two years ago now: Her defensive tool kit and sheer athleticism are probably more advanced than her offensive tool kit.

Mikaylah Williams' Video "Mikaylah Williams GPOY 21-22 Video"

Mikaylah Williams' videos on MaxPreps.

www.maxpreps.com

Maxpreps is not available in Europe
Well, at least in France

 

[From France]

I don't like the ex-friend words, Cierra made her choice, I wish her the best, she's no longer a POI, let's move forward.
UNC is still the #23 team and that's a legend noone in BB fans will deny

 

[From France]

When Ionescu chose Oregon, I thought it was silly, she proved me wrong

 

[WFFL]

One of these days I going to put together a highlight package of strictly Mikaylah Williams defending.
This will basically catch up the rest of world to where I was almost two years ago now: Her defensive tool kit and sheer athleticism are probably more advanced than her offensive tool kit.

Mikaylah Williams' Video "Mikaylah Williams GPOY 21-22 Video"

Mikaylah Williams' videos on MaxPreps.

www.maxpreps.com

Going to be Tough to keep her from staying home with Coach Mulkey on the rise IMO.

 

[From France]

Everyone is after her, would like to know who her favorites were as a child,
as of now the top 4 attracting should be UCONN, South Carolina, Stanford & LSU IMO
for her as for any other players on planet Earth

 

[CocoHusky]

Maxpreps is not available in Europe
Well, at least in France

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mikaylah+williams

 

[From France]

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mikaylah+williams

THX Coco
Already saw much at that list but thanks

 

[From France]

2023 Extra Elite 100 Candidate Spotlight: Mikaylah Williams… How This Former Catcher Turned Outfielder Became A Future Ragin’ Cajun - Extra Inning Softball

Mikaylah Williams from Bossier City, Louisiana was was one of the handful of 2023 standouts who committed early and this 5-tool athlete with the Texas Bombers Gold 14U team coached by Steve Jones will be staying in-state to play for the Ragin' Cajuns of Louisiana-Lafayette.

extrainningsoftball.com

didn't she committed (perhaps decommitted for BB)

 

[Mdoggie]

When Ionescu chose Oregon, I thought it was silly, she proved me wrong

It was silly. You were correct. Ionesco could’ve become legendary at UConn.