My thoughts on the remaining 2023 recruits.

[Fossil]

Good points, Fossil. This was true of Napheesa Collier as well. But we all recall that UConn was at a deficit inside when only Pheesa was banging against more & bigger posts, e.g. Oregon & Baylor.

My original post should have specified sufficient mobility in large frame. UConn’s most formidable rivals are getting these types of players— tall, athletic, & strong/sturdy.

Geno has been on record saying he prefers “basketball players” that have versatile skill sets at all positions & prioritizes this over sheer size. But to “keep up with the Jones”, UConn will need to continue to add post size/strength as well moving forward in its recruiting.

It is & will continue to be very difficult to beat the likes of South Carolina & Stanford if UConn cannot hold its own on the backboard & in the paint— including enough such depth to match these opponents.

I do agree that all things being equal athletically taller is better and Connecticut has not been great and getting post players. I have deep reservations about our back ups for next year. If Dorka does not return and Connecticut does not get an experienced big from the transfer portal Connecticut will have a difficult season next year In the low post which would create a much lower percentage chance at a national title.

 

[oldhusky]

Good points, Fossil. This was true of Napheesa Collier as well. But we all recall that UConn was at a deficit inside when only Pheesa was banging against more & bigger posts, e.g. Oregon & Baylor.

My original post should have specified sufficient mobility in large frame. UConn’s most formidable rivals are getting these types of players— tall, athletic, & strong/sturdy.

Geno has been on record saying he prefers “basketball players” that have versatile skill sets at all positions & prioritizes this over sheer size. But to “keep up with the Jones”, UConn will need to continue to add post size/strength as well moving forward in its recruiting.

It is & will continue to be very difficult to beat the likes of South Carolina & Stanford if UConn cannot hold its own on the backboard & in the paint— including enough such depth to match these opponents.

I think in particular, the difficulty as you say is playing teams like South Carolina and Stanford if you don't have true C size bigs. We can do fine against 95% of the teams with talented 6-2 and 6-3 players, but having multiple dominant bigs truly seperates the best championship contenders from the pretenders.

 

[CocoHusky]

Saniya loss her starting spot to FRESHMAN Kia Nurse who was not exactly chopped liver. UCONN would go on to win 111 straight games with Kia as a starter. This might be a record or something like that I'm not sure. I fail to see a "Geno loss" in that decision. BTW Geno made 2 changes to the starting line up after that Stanford Loss, why is it that you never hear poster say poor Kiah Stokes?

 

[BRS24]

So, how about those undecided 2023 recruits?