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Morgan Cheli is Naismith Semi-Finalist

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She has played big in big games. Not sure how her defense will translate to the next level but her offensive toolbox is certainly college ready.
 
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Longtime fan said:
She won't be declared the best player in the country, but she is pretty damned good. UCONN is fortunate to have her commitment.
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Maybe not be she will have a huge bump in her overall class ranking.
 
Jaml said:
That's fantastic for Morgan, it's quite a list of players.
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Great for Morgan, particularly since three were juniors, meaning she was considered in the top 7 seniors. On the other hand no Allie which is somewhat disappointing.
 
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Huskee11 said:
Best player on the best team in the country with UConn written all over her.
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My thoughts exactly. Morgan is the "FLOOR GENERAL".
If basketball is music, then Morgan is
the conductor of the MITTY team ... She creates the chemistry
that allows her teammates to play in
harmony.... I need to stop ...Maybe I'll get carried away! (HAH!)
 
Ever since I first saw one of her highlight reels a few months ago I've been sold on her floor abilities and overall game.

She's 6'2"- maybe she could play some down low? Esp. if we don't land Ms. Strong...?
 
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Maybe it's time for ESPN to revisit their rankings for this class. Doesn't this list suggest Morgan should be at least top 7, if not higher? Instead of #18, I'd probably slot her in at #5 just ahead of Koval and Smith. But what do I know?
 
Bone Dog said:
Maybe it's time for ESPN to revisit their rankings for this class. Doesn't this list suggest Morgan should be at least top 7, if not higher? Instead of #18, I'd probably slot her in at #5 just ahead of Koval and Smith. But what do I know?
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Why would this Jersey Mike's rating be viewed as more authoritative than the ESPN evaluators?
 
Scud49 said:
Ever since I first saw one of her highlight reels a few months ago I've been sold on her floor abilities and overall game.

She's 6'2"- maybe she could play some down low? Esp. if we don't land Ms. Strong...?
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It'll be interesting to see how she compares to Saylor Poffenbarger and Caroline DuCharme. In any event, I'm extremely bullish on her future.
 
Gus Mahler said:
It'll be interesting to see how she compares to Saylor Poffenbarger and Caroline DuCharme. In any event, I'm extremely bullish on her future.
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Scud49 said:
Ever since I first saw one of her highlight reels a few months ago I've been sold on her floor abilities and overall game.

She's 6'2"- maybe she could play some down low? Esp. if we don't land Ms. Strong...?
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I don't think putting her in the post makes much sense. Her handles are too good, and she's quite a bit quicker and higher energy than Caroline. Saylor has decent handles, but she's not really comparable to Morgan in this area. She has legit point guard skills. A better comparison is a slightly taller Haley Jones with quicker feet and better handles. Or maybe a taller Ashley Owusu. Having a big PG barreling down the floor can be quite intimidating, especially on the break.

Geno could actually play her at point and it wouldn't be a downgrade from KK or Paige. Tara tried this with Jones and it was disappointing. With Morgan, it wouldn't be.

She'd also make a great wing who can crash the boards. But I also think of her playing D at the top of the key and it would be like having Aubrey up there causing problems for smaller PGs. I suspect it will be hard to keep Morgan and Allie on the bench.
 
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Bone Dog said:
I don't think putting her in the post makes much sense. Her handles are too good, and she's quite a bit quicker and higher energy than Caroline. Saylor has decent handles, but she's not really comparable to Morgan in this area. She has legit point guard skills. A better comparison is a slightly taller Haley Jones with quicker feet and better handles. Or maybe a taller Ashley Owusu. Having a big PG barreling down the floor can be quite intimidating, especially on the break.

Geno could actually play her at point and it wouldn't be a downgrade from KK or Paige. Tara tried this with Jones and it was disappointing. With Morgan, it wouldn't be.

She'd also make a great wing who can crash the boards. But I also think of her playing D at the top of the key and it would be like having Aubrey up there causing problems for smaller PGs. I suspect it will be hard to keep Morgan and Allie on the bench.
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With KK, Ashlynn, Azzi, Allie, and probably Paige on next year's team, I don't think Morgan will play in the back court (unless there is a lot of foul trouble). More likely she will be a 3 or a 4, depending on how players like Ayanna and Ice develop (and on what decision a certain beefy player who shall not be named eventually makes). And if Caroline is able to play and be effective next year (of which I am dubious), that adds some additional complexity to the starting front court decision.
 
JoePgh said:
With KK, Ashlynn, Azzi, Allie, and probably Paige on next year's team, I don't think Morgan will play in the back court (unless there is a lot of foul trouble). More likely she will be a 3 or a 4, depending on how players like Ayanna and Ice develop (and on what decision a certain beefy player who shall not be named eventually makes). And if Caroline is able to play and be effective next year (of which I am dubious), that adds some additional complexity to the starting front court decision.
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I think Morgan will end up being used like Evina was, playing 1-3 and occasionally the 4 if necessary. But the 4 will not be her normal role. Think of her as a bigger Evina who also occasionally played the 4 but whose natural position was as a guard. If anyone thinks Caroline belongs in the backcourt as a wing or an sg, Morgan with her greater quickness most assuredly does. We’ll be able to switch 1-5 on defense with her in the lineup.
 
Bone Dog said:
I don't think putting her in the post makes much sense. Her handles are too good, and she's quite a bit quicker and higher energy than Caroline. Saylor has decent handles, but she's not really comparable to Morgan in this area. She has legit point guard skills. A better comparison is a slightly taller Haley Jones with quicker feet and better handles. Or maybe a taller Ashley Owusu. Having a big PG barreling down the floor can be quite intimidating, especially on the break.

Geno could actually play her at point and it wouldn't be a downgrade from KK or Paige. Tara tried this with Jones and it was disappointing. With Morgan, it wouldn't be.

She'd also make a great wing who can crash the boards. But I also think of her playing D at the top of the key and it would be like having Aubrey up there causing problems for smaller PGs. I suspect it will be hard to keep Morgan and Allie on the bench.
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I think that Morgan will adapt to college game quicker than Allie.
 
boscolino said:
I think that Morgan will adapt to college game quicker than Allie.
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When Geno discussed the two recruits when
They signed he noted thatt Morgan was a two way player and mentioned her ability to rebound
Described Allie as a great “scorer” but defense was
Not her strong suit(I’m paraphrasing)

After watching the game against Long Island Lutheran, with a team that consisted of many
Highly recruited players, I would be surprised if Morgan isn’t ready to contribute right away

Re Allie the hs video does not tell much
But her making and contributing on the usa
National team earning a spot competing against
Players 1-2 classes ahead of her tells me she
Is a “player”

Look foward to seeing them play
 
Bone Dog said:
I don't think putting her in the post makes much sense. Her handles are too good, and she's quite a bit quicker and higher energy than Caroline. Saylor has decent handles, but she's not really comparable to Morgan in this area. She has legit point guard skills. A better comparison is a slightly taller Haley Jones with quicker feet and better handles. Or maybe a taller Ashley Owusu. Having a big PG barreling down the floor can be quite intimidating, especially on the break.

Geno could actually play her at point and it wouldn't be a downgrade from KK or Paige. Tara tried this with Jones and it was disappointing. With Morgan, it wouldn't be.

She'd also make a great wing who can crash the boards. But I also think of her playing D at the top of the key and it would be like having Aubrey up there causing problems for smaller PGs. I suspect it will be hard to keep Morgan and Allie on the bench.
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I agree with your last comment, BUT looking at the players who fit into the 1-3 positions, the minutes are going to be tough, although these two recruits are too good to just get last 5 minutes of a game time.. Assuming all return, the list in no particular order . Paige, Azzi, (hopefully) Nika, Caroline, KK, Ash, Q and Ines. Add in Morgan and Allie and you have the possibility of a massive logjam but unbelievable competition for the 120 minutes at those 3 positions.
 
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