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

[DEpup]

Geno wants another walk on. Is there such a thing as a 6'4" walk on?

Gotta set up shop watching volleyball practice and poach 1 or 2 players.

 

[DeeHusky]

Fill us in, please!

I can’t. This is my first time hearing of her.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

I’m sure Autumn will be a crowd and fan favorite. Welcome to UCONN kid!

 

[Golden Husky]

Well, if nothing else, the addition of Ms. Chassion may finally convince you guys that Autumn is preferable to "fall."

 

[Wbbfan1]

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.

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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.

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[HuskyNan]

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.

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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.

 

[bluedevil]

UconnNation loves their walkons and practice players! She’s already my second favorite player

And my favorite season

 

[Majic Hands]

Welcome aboard young lady!

 

[JoePgh]

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.

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?

 

[oldude]

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.

 

[Golden Husky]

UconnNation loves their walkons and practice players! She’s already my second favorite player

She gets to practice against Paige, Anna, Evina, Nika and Christyn. Talk about getting an education!

 

[DefenseBB]

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.

More like you should just adjust your monitor screen given all the online classes being offered on this year...

 

[DefenseBB]

Gotta set up shop watching volleyball practice and poach 1 or 2 players.

I guess you really haven’t seen the UConn volleyball team...

 

[eebmg]

So are there any walk ons in WCBB that became accomplished (in Basketball) ??

 

[Wbbfan1]

Did Autumn receive a Preferred Walk-On Offer from UConn?

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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.

 

[Mdoggie]

UconnNation loves their walkons and practice players! She’s already my second favorite player

Who is your first?

 

[bluedevil]

Kinda like an undrafted free agent..

 

[DEpup]

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.

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.

 

[The CDR-Ret]

She gets to practice against Paige, Anna, Evina, Nika and Christyn. Talk about getting an education!

As a valedictorian, she will be a fast learner. I hope she lights it up against ND @ South Bend.....

 

[Carnac]

Here's what the Courant (Alexa Philippou) has to say about our newest addition -

UConn women add walk-on guard Autumn Chassion to roster; all 11 players now on campus

The UConn women’s basketball team has added a freshman walk-on, 5-8 guard Autumn Chassion, to its 2020-21 roster, the program announced Saturday. Chassion joins five other incoming freshmen w…

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[Lurker]

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.

 

[Steelerone]

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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."

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.

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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.

 

[j66kicker]

So are there any walk ons in WCBB that became accomplished (in Basketball) ??

Don’t think so, but it sounds like this girl can PLAY. Who knows - maybe she makes the Wall of Honor and gets drafted in the first round!?!?!?

 

[MilfordHusky]

Well, if nothing else, the addition of Ms. Chassion may finally convince you guys that Autumn is preferable to "fall."

I think Tiffany Hayes tended to prefer "Fall," but I'm ok with "Autumn."