Meet 2023 commit KK Arnold

[sun]

Great interview.
It means so much when a player really really wants to play for UConn!
She has so much pride that you know that she'll fit right in, take the cake and can do it all.
She'll possibly be the perfect parting gift for sending Geno off into the sunset years of his retirement.
"She's getting better all the time...better better better..."

What will the post-Paige Bueckers era look like for UConn women’s basketball? Meet 2023 commit KK Arnold

UConn women’s basketball fans don’t need to worry about what the post-Paige Bueckers era in Storrs will look like quite yet. In the meantime, coach Geno Auriemma has found the player wh…

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[CaliHuskyFan]

“Defensively, she is physical and competitive and is a strong on-ball defender… a committed defender and her team’s leading rebounder despite being a point guard.”

I knew she was quick but did not know about how well rounded she is for a high school Junior. Defense will definitely help her get minutes at UCONN.
Great article, KK sounds like a gym rat who is a team oriented player. With no guards in the 2022 class, I am excited by her verbal.

“Obviously on the court, she finds you if you’re open. We constantly tell kids ‘run the floor, find open space, the ball is going to get to you’ because she’s got incredible court vision and she can play with a lot of different kinds of players. She’s just going to make good basketball plays, good basketball decisions. Then off the court, she’s just a great kid. She plays with a lot of joy.”

Sounds like UConn got a gem!

 

[eebmg]

OKK

 

[Zarathustra]

Now let's get Mikayla Williams and Ciera Toomey!

 

[Carnac]

Now let's get Mikayla Williams and Ciera Toomey!

Post of the day!!!

 

[EricLA]

Not to totally start a kerfuffle, but Alexa says "Kamorea “KK” Arnold, a 5-foot-10 point guard from Germantown, Wisconsin and the No. 8 recruit of the class of 2023 per espnW, unofficially became the newest Husky when she verbally committed to UConn in late November."

Hoopgurlz says

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Kamorea Arnold

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UConn

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Germantown H.S. (WI)

I am very much hoping Alexa is correct.

Other than that, great read. Love the personality and attitude. Not only will she fit right on, she has all the makings of a future leader of the team - no small task for any heir apparent PG...

 

[Zorro]

But can she dunk?

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Great article about a great person and gym rat. Saying good bye to Paige will be tough, but KK will ease the pain.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

The height discussion has gone on a bit in the recruit thread. KK's HS page says 5-10 but that's probably only on stilts. She's more in the 5-7 range.

 

[TeamFirst!]

If you want to get to know KK Arnold watch this video. This is one of the most likeable young ladies around and consider how much success she has had and how modest and sweet she is even with all the accolades:



There are tons of great videos on her here:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kk+arnold

 

[TeamFirst!]

I'm excited that KK is coming to Uconn. She is a great prospect and will be so much fun to root for.

 

[ucbart]

The height discussion has gone on a bit in the recruit thread. KK's HS page says 5-10 but that's probably only on stilts. She's more in the 5-7 range.

There is a picture of her standing with Geno in his office, she is about 2"-3" taller than him in the pic-I think 5'10" might be correct.

 

[Gus Mahler]

The height discussion has gone on a bit in the recruit thread. KK's HS page says 5-10 but that's probably only on stilts. She's more in the 5-7 range.

Though I did see recently where '70s-style high platform shoes for women are coming back in. That might explain it.

 

[LarryLegend]

There is a picture of her standing with Geno in his office, she is about 2"-3" taller than him in the pic-I think 5'10" might be correct.

since Google says Geno is 6-1, that would put her at 6-3

 

[ucbart]

since Google says Geno is 6-1, that would put her at 6-3

Well, I've stood next to Geno and LOLOLOL-he is not 6'1".....he might be 5'8"

 

[The CDR-Ret]

Well, I've stood next to Geno and LOLOLOL-he is not 6'1".....he might be 5'8"

So you are saying Geno is a standard Hartley Unit?!?

That puts KK at GREATER than ONE Hartley Unit! Therefore, NO WORRIES, and we are NOT doomed!

 

[HopJim]

The height discussion has gone on a bit in the recruit thread. KK's HS page says 5-10 but that's probably only on stilts. She's more in the 5-7 range.

If she plays strong defense and can run the team, who cares?

 

[Staven]

Not only will she be a great addition to the program and a dynamic player with off the chart skills she seems to be one heck of a young lady to be around. I'm sure with her joyful personality she will bring a competitive spirit that has only one thing in mind and that is to win. KK...welcome to the lady huskies!

 

[WiseOne]

KK worked out with Ariel Ogunbowale recently. Y’all can do your daily height debate from this tweet of hers!

 

[pvdoggy]

KK worked out with Ariel Ogunbowale recently. Y’all can do your daily height debate from this tweet of hers!

so just a little bit shorter than Arike who is listed as 5'8".

 

[jazz]

I think she is closer to 5'9 but it really doesn't matter. She has great quickness and will be able to single-handedly breakdown defenses on any possession. She also seems to have great skill as a BB player, vision and passing ability. This is far far more important than an additional inch in height.

I know everybody loves length and height. But quickness in most sports is of paramount importance. Quickness (coupled with skill) is far more important than height. Tall players generally need somebody to get them the ball where they want the ball. Quick players just move the ball where they want to go. Give me a lot of quick players over an abundance of height all day.

I think this player is going to be very good for us. She looks to be a future AA to me.

 

[TCC Kid]

Great interview.
It means so much when a player really really wants to play for UConn!
She has so much pride that you know that she'll fit right in, take the cake and can do it all.
She'll possibly be the perfect parting gift for sending Geno off into the sunset years of his retirement.
"She's getting better all the time...better better better..."

What will the post-Paige Bueckers era look like for UConn women’s basketball? Meet 2023 commit KK Arnold

UConn women’s basketball fans don’t need to worry about what the post-Paige Bueckers era in Storrs will look like quite yet. In the meantime, coach Geno Auriemma has found the player wh…

www.courant.com

Uconn in a number of year has had quite a few players that REALLY WANTED to play for Uconn, a few transferred. Some spent the year prior to Uconn preparing for Uconn, then transferred. Some top players arrived with hype galore and had trouble making layups. The point of all this is: A Uconn player is the player that arrives and in their first few minutes on the floor, score, rebound, defend well. Uconn doesn't always receive the product they think they bought.

 

[Luckystrike]

Loved getting to hear more from/about KK Arnold!