New Freshman walk-on: Autumn Chassion [merged thread] | Page 2 | The Boneyard

New Freshman walk-on: Autumn Chassion [merged thread]

Wbbfan1 said:
How does a HS Player from Louisiana end up as a walk-on for UConn? According to articles Autumn had received Scholarship Offers from Other Schools. Apparently, Autumn and her family chose to come to UConn for College with the aspiration that Geno and the Coaching Staff would give her an opportunity to walk-on. An expensive proposition as she's probably paying Out-of-State tuition.

www.lgrbasketball.com

Top 2020 Unsigned Seniors

I wanted to take this time to highlight some of the top 2020 unsigned seniors from the state of Louisiana. A lot of these players have visits on standby and a lot of unknowns going on right now so I wanted to spend a few minutes just highlighting them and the great high school career each of...
www.lgrbasketball.com www.lgrbasketball.com
Expand ...
She’s a valedictorian. She probably has some kind of academic scholarship. My son got a partial academic scholly to WPI due to his his excellent grades.
 
MilfordHusky said:
If you are a student sitting in class, and you cannot see anything because of the tall girl in front of you, please tell Geno. :)
Expand ...
This year, you as a student would have to be sitting six feet behind the tall girl in front of you, so she would be less likely to be a viewing obstacle.

What about the women's volleyball players who are now looking for a sport to play?
 
Autumn is clearly destined to be a fan favorite. I have only one wish for her UConn career, that she ties or exceeds Tierney Lawlor, another walk-on, for the all-time record of most wins and best record during her 4 year career (152-2). Lawlor jointly holds that record with Saniya Chong.
 
.-.
DEpup said:
Gotta set up shop watching volleyball practice and poach 1 or 2 players.
Expand ...
I guess you really haven’t seen the UConn volleyball team...:rolleyes:
 
So are there any walk ons in WCBB that became accomplished (in Basketball) ??
 
Did Autumn receive a Preferred Walk-On Offer from UConn?

usatodayhss.com

NCSA: What is a preferred walk-on?

USA TODAY High School Sports has a weekly column on the college recruiting process. Here, you’ll find practical tips and real-world advice on becoming a better recruit to maximize your opportunities to play at the college level. Kyle Winters was a standout high school pitch
usatodayhss.com usatodayhss.com

www.recruitref.com

What’s The Difference Between A Walk-On And A Preferred Walk-On? - RecruitRef

In this post we clear up the difference between a walk-on and a preferred walk-on.
www.recruitref.com www.recruitref.com

Since Players just recently came on Campus I suspect that she did and probably why Autumn chose UConn. IF she was a normal walk-on, wouldn't she have had to go to practice before receiving walk-on status? As a Preferred Walk-On, she was guaranteed a roster slot.

I hope this information is still currentl.
 
Last edited:
.-.
HuskyNan said:
She’s a valedictorian. She probably has some kind of academic scholarship. My son got a partial academic scholly to WPI due to his his excellent grades.
Expand ...
I am sure that with her grades, valedictorian, probably good SAT scores, and a support letter or two from the coaching staff, the university found some scholarship to award to her.
 
This is a really nice story about a deserving person with a great smile and academic and athletic skill set at a point in history when inspirational moments are in (too) short supply. Thanks, Autumn - good luck, enjoy the experience, and know that there are probably thousands of fans like me supporting you and cheering for you.
 
RockyMTblue2 said:
View attachment 57192

Chassion is the Lady Knights' leader on the floor and stays in the gym working on her game after practice, according to Lady Knights head coach Lexie Taylor.

"She puts in that extra work," Taylor said. "She's always in the gym putting in that extra time outside of practice. She's really grown as a point guard and as a leader for her team. What she brings to the court with her leadership is unquestioned. It's been an honor to coach her."

www.theadvertiser.com

Lafayette Christian's Autumn Chassion named Female Athlete of the Week

After leading her team to another great season, LCA point guard Autumn Chassion won Female Athlete of the Week honors by a wide margin.
www.theadvertiser.com www.theadvertiser.com
Expand ...
She is a "Geno" player and sounds like she will be an integral part of the team. These are the types of young ladies Geno brings in to cement the team. They are leaders without the fanfare and one of those one or two people in the group of ten who wind up doing most of the work.
 
.-.
Steelerone said:
She is a "Geno" player and sounds like she will be an integral part of the team. These are the types of young ladies Geno brings in to cement the team. They are leaders without the fanfare and one of those one or two people in the group of ten who wind up doing most of the work.
Expand ...

As another poster mentioned, Geno did say earlier this year that he was looking to bring in two walk-ons. He knows exactly what he's looking for, and the type of personality and ego they must have. Chassion was brought in to be a role player. She knows exactly what that entails, as did the walk-ons that preceded her.

I believe she comes in willing to do whatever is asked of her. She'll consistently work as hard as anyone on the team, and be the most vocal and animated cheerleader on the bench. Don't forget what she said in a release: "I knew that when I was presented the opportunity to play at one of the most prestigious universities and play under the best coach in women’s basketball that it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I knew I had to take it”.

Lafayette Christian Academy head coach Lexie Taylor said about Chassion: “Autumn is a competitor to the core, that’s who she is. It is what she does. She competes, no matter what”.

She knows she comes in at the bottom of the depth chart. Walk-ons usually do. She's just happy and proud to be part of this team for the next 4 years. Who knows, in the next year or two, a full-ride scholarship may just manifest itself with her name on it, not to mention a national championship ring (or two). Who's not to say her skill set and understanding of the system may improve in time enough to earn meaningful minutes. She's a fierce competitor and a very intelligent player/student-athlete.

In typical UConn WBB fashion, we heard nothing about Chassion being considered by Geno as a walk-on, until the media release today. Odds are we won't hear about a second walk-on (if there is one) until an official news release to the media.
 
Last edited:
Carnac said:
According to her father, Chassion had offers from all numerous Division I schools, including a program ranked top 10 last season, as well as Divisions II and III, NAIA schools and some of the top junior colleges in the country.
Expand ...


I imagine she will be a nice addition to the bench and to team chemistry, but UConn fans shouldn't get excited by the above quote. I am almost certain it is misleading or inaccurate. The "offers" referred to may have for need-based aid or for some academic money - not for an athletic scholarship. The quote in the original post was from the UConn blog, but it contradicts a number of reports from her HS coach, local papers, and recruiting sites.

For example, at the end of her senior season, her HS coach said he " feels like Chassion has been overlooked by colleges due to her size, she currently has an offer on the table from LSU Eunice and has interest from other schools, including Loyola University New Orleans along with a pair of Ivy League schools." And a Louisiana recruiting site near the end of her senior year, said she had "interest from several Low Majors with offers from all other levels. " No site claimed she had any D1 offers at all, and I think that is accurate.
 
Carnac said:
... Don't forget what she said in a release: "I knew that when I was presented the opportunity to play at one of the most prestigious universities and play under the best coach in women’s basketball that it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I knew I had to take it”. ...

She knows she comes in at the very bottom of the depth chart. Walk-ons usually do. She's just happy and proud to be part of this team for the next 4 years. Who knows, in the next year or two, a full-ride scholarship may just manifest itself with her name on it, not to mention a national championship ring (or two). Who's not to say her skill set and understanding of the system may improve in time enough to earn meaningful minutes. She's a fierce competitor and a very intelligent player/student-athlete.
Expand ...

+1
 
.-.
MDoggie said:
And again it becomes about Paige. Oy Vey
Expand ...

I don't understand the Oy Vey. They are both frosh pg's. Paige was the overall number 1 recruit in America and UCONN is a supremely elite program. It's a bit funny say to a a walk-on-- 'Here you go-- 4 years guard the overall number 1 recruit in all of America," isn't it? It's a pretty tough job.
 
I remember Stacy Maron going to UConn with the hopes of playing. She even earned a scholarship out if it. Wonder if autumn did the same?
 
.-.
You must log in or register to reply here.

Forum statistics

Threads
167,967
Messages
4,547,179
Members
10,430
Latest member
TeganK


Top Bottom