Very much agree with @Deuce after watching four bigs 6'3" to 6'9" either not be cleared to play or suffer season-ending injuries this past season for Oregon State.
After watching Aaliyah against the US National team, it’s hardly a romantic theory. Aaliyah mixed it up with the best players in the world and held her own like she belongs. As for how many freshmen make splashes, don’t tell me you’ve already forgotten the season that just ended and the contributions from Anna & Aubrey, or the season before that and the contributions of Christyn and....,,
That would be nice if she could bring a Jamelle Elliot type attitude but that is difficult for a freshman. Wish they had one now.
If we land Fudd, UConn will be bad for basketball again. Just like the good ol' days.
Bringing in transfers tells the returning players a clear message...that college sports is a competitive business and that all players must get better to earn playing time. Competition brings out the best in elite competitors. Don't worry about hurt feelings. Players will transfer if feel that they need to do so to play. The players are given
Not for even one second will I EVER accept that word (betrayal) as it relates to Megan decision to go to the WNBA. Megan did not turn her back on UCONN and go suit up for another college team. This young lady simply took an opportunity to realize a dream for which she has worked very hard. Megan announcements thanked her teammates, coaches, and fans. For fans not to reciprocate Megan's thanks is not selfish, it is crass, unkind and Volnation-like.
Seems kind of hard
Petty and vengeful isn't really a good look in this situation.
Don't sell Mir short.
I’m all for competition. No one should be guaranteed PT. They should earn it. I do have lots of issues with transfers. At best, transfers are problematic. Maybe you get a year or two out of them, after waiting a year while they redshirt. At UConn in particular, transfers often have to unlearn bad habits to be effective in UConn’s system. Any PT you give to a one-year transfer is PT you’re potentially taking away from a younger player who committed to the program, and might have a greater upside.
I believe he got the player he needed to replace the position Walker played this year in Edwards. And though he has Makurat and Griffin with experience to cover the 3 spot now, he may still get another 3-4 type if he's still shopping because of the now open roster spot for this coming season. With the kids that are coming on the horizon, the only thing I see possibly missing would be a quick, pure shooting wing with a little size. Iriafen is the one I'd like to fill out the '21 class though she's more of a stretch 4 imo.
Geno will play the players that he believes gives UConn the best chance to win. Each player is responsible for demonstrating to the coaches during practice and games that they deserve to be on the court. If Geno thought that Evina was the team's best option, Geno would have played her had she been healthy and eligible. Anna and/or Aubrey needed to prove their worth in practices or their time in games. Players earn their time in a competitive environment. I believe that is a component of why UConn has enjoyed sustained greatness. Great players earn the right to play big minutes in his system.
Both this hypothetical and your previous scenario in which " EVERY" new recruit would be competing against EVERY current UCONN non-starter for playing time is flawed. Your concern about taking experience away from the committed players is unfounded. First and foremost adding to the roster helps in the scenario where a player like Evina gets hurt during the season. Second there is this little thing called position. Evina and Aubrey play different positions, one is not taking playing time away from the the other. The competition by position is much smaller. Example: This year's team and next years as well is lacking a PF to play alongside ONO. If I'm a decent C/PF considering a transfer to UCONN my competition for starting or playing time is ...? I'll give you a second. BTW UCONN just lost it's second leading rebounder to the WNBA. Now if I'm a wing I realize that the competition will be stronger at UCONN but I competing against Freshmen or Sophomores therefore not impossible. The guard position will be the deepest it has been at UCONN for a while but don't say that too loudly because Miss Fudd might hear you and agree.
