Non-UConn Recruiting Information

[Volup1]

Big recruiting weekend for Tennessee. Three top 10 recruits and their families will visit the Lady Vols: Zia Cooke, Jordan Horston, and Rickea Jackson:

https://www.knoxnews.com/story/spor...-jackson-zia-cooke-jordan-horston/1051476002/

 

[stwainfan]

Big recruiting weekend for Tennessee. Three top 10 recruits and their families will visit the Lady Vols: Zia Cooke, Jordan Horston, and Rickea Jackson:

Lady Vols hosting three top 10 women's basketball recruits this weekend

I am hoping for some good news this weekend

 

[nwhoopfan]

Also holds Nebraska, WVU, and Washington offers.

Washington needs all the help they can get. No commits for '19 and I haven't seen their name being listed by very many prospects.

 

[Charliebball]

I am hoping for some good news this weekend

best of luck with Jackson and Cooke this weekend...................Horston..............not so much..........

 

[Volup1]

YES! Clever idea to bring them in during freshman orientation week for UTs 5,600 new freshmen, rather than wasting a Saturday on a football game. Lots happening on campus this week that they can observe or participate in with our four new 2018 freshmen.

 

[stwainfan]

best of luck with Jackson and Cooke this weekend....Horston....not so much.....

Thanks. I think given that that the team has Westbrook, Hayes, and Massingill. That Cooke would be the least likely to commit. I would say Jackson is most needed. That is just my thoughts. Recruiting can be unpredictable at times.

 

[SCspur]

Thanks. I think given that that the team has Westbrook, Hayes, and Massingill. That Cooke would be the least likely to commit. I would say Jackson is most needed. That is just my thoughts. Recruiting can be unpredictable at times.

Well Cooke is more of a combo guard rather than a point guard. She will be like Asia Durr and Arike Ogunbowale listed as a PG in HS but will actually be a 2 at the next level. All three are very good friends and being that they all made the visit together, it’s a possibility they could end up at the same school. SC, Louisville, and Ohio State are finalists for all 3 so I wonder if they will visit SC and Louisville together (they’ve been to Ohio State).

IMO Tennessee is in pretty good shape at PG/G/W for a few years and it could potentially be a log jam if they all would commit there. Same with Louisville, they have a surplus of guards coming in and that would ultimately lead to a few players transferring. SC will have the space after this year. Graduating 4 possibly 5 players will open up a lot of space to land elite recruits. One player I really hope we get is Brea Beal. She would be an outstanding start to a great class.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

I suspect (just my opinion) that Cooke and Jackson end up at the same school. May not happen but i have heard that this summer.

 

[shizam]

It will be. I know Jeff has a lot of needs to fill but he already has Green & Parker committed for 2019. Adding Blackwell & Davenport that much of an upgrade? I think it was ETT-Our Baylor fan who peped us to a rumor last year that Green might reconsider her commitment and stay home in Texas. I guess this is where the Louisville recruiting philosophy gets tested.

Is Green really that good? Her ranking keeps dropping each year. Signing a lot of players has allowed Walz to miss on over-ranked players and not pay a steep price. Zambrotta #28, Cole #26, Ciera Johnson #13, B. Jones #40 in past few years gone. Instead, under-ranked Jaz Jones fit much better than Zambrotta (same class) and made Mariya Moore’s transfer painless last year.

Mariya Moore did a nice job for L’ville. She was under-ranked at #42 by HG. Hines-Allen was #34. Both big over achievers from 2014 class.
Add Arica Carter #77 to that class. If Syd Brackemyer #37 didn’t go down with a knee injury that would have been an even better class. They picked up Diop #83 from the 2014 class for her final year of eligibility from Pitt too.

2014 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings - espnW

Amazing amount of good players unranked and #40-#100 in 2014 class.
This class was so deep that 5 unranked 2014 players were picked in 2018 WNBA draft which is rare for a single unranked player to be drafted unless overseas player.
* 12 players in this group have one more year to play

#40 Zaire O’Neil Ga Tech
#41 Drkeoya Cohen Baylor
#42 Mariya Moore* L’ville, USC
#43 Adrianna Porter. MO
#44 Mikayla Venson. VA, Gtown
#46 Aliya Huland El. VA
#47 Kyaalia Hillsman. A&M
#48 Kristen Simon. USC
#49 Laura Ferreira. S. Fl
#50 Amber Campbell. WF
#52 Christa Reed. Vbilt
#52 Jamie Cherry. NC
#55 Kiara Leslie*. Md, NC St
#57 Carlie Wagner MN (WNBA pick)
#58 Natalie Romero*. Neb, Wash
#66 Alexis Jennings*. KY, S. Car
#67 Paris Kea* Vbilt, NC
#68 Katelynn Flaherty. Mich
#69 Emily Durr. Iowa St
#71 Mackenzie Engram. GA (WNBA pick)
#76 Shrita Parker*. Rutgers, UNCW
#77 Arica Carter* Lville
#82 Alexa Hart. Ohio St
#83 Yacine Diop. Pitt, Lville
#85 Alliya Butts. Temple
#87 Stasha Carey*. Pitt, Rutgers
#89 Asia Doss. Ohio St
#90 Amy Okonkwo*. USC, TCU
#91 Marte Grays. DePaul
#95 McKynzie Fort. San Diego St
#96 Vionise Pierre-Louis. OK
#98 Lauren Moses. VA
#99 Makayla Waterman*. Ohio St
UR Cierra Dillard* Buffalo

Unranked selected in 2018 draft:
Loryn Goodwyn (2nd rd)
Kahlia Lawrence (2nd rd)
Jill Barta (3rd rd)
Leslie Robinson (3rd rd)
Amarah Coleman (3rd rd)

Not a stretch for Alexis Jennings and Paris Kea to not only be drafted but stick and have WNBA careers. Cierra Dillard (unranked) and Kiara Leslie #55 also have a shot at being drafted if not making a team.

 

[stwainfan]

Well Cooke is more of a combo guard rather than a point guard. She will be like Asia Durr and Arike Ogunbowale listed as a PG in HS but will actually be a 2 at the next level. All three are very good friends and being that they all made the visit together, it’s a possibility they could end up at the same school. SC, Louisville, and Ohio State are finalists for all 3 so I wonder if they will visit SC and Louisville together (they’ve been to Ohio State).

IMO Tennessee is in pretty good shape at PG/G/W for a few years and it could potentially be a log jam if they all would commit there. Same with Louisville, they have a surplus of guards coming in and that would ultimately lead to a few players transferring. SC will have the space after this year. Graduating 4 possibly 5 players will open up a lot of space to land elite recruits. One player I really hope we get is Brea Beal. She would be an outstanding start to a great class.

Thanks for the clarification on Cooke. Yes Tennessee has guards this year. Jackson does leave after the season. So there is another spot open.

 

[DaBball]

Esmery Martinez has committed to Mississippi State. The third commit for their class with one more open scholarship

 

[SCGamecock]

Esmery Martinez has committed to Mississippi State. The third commit for their class with one more open scholarship

If they land Jackson then my interest will really turn up.. seems like everybody and their mama wants to go to Starkville these days so I’m not putting it out of the realm of possibility.

 

[DaBball]

Jackson would be a HUGE get for them and I think she would thrive in Vic’s system. Maori Davenport is a huge target for them too. Both are program changers.

 

[CBus13]

Kiersten Bell has committed to Ohio State today. I believe CocoHusky called this awhile ago.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

With OSU's lack of discipline and structure Bell could pile up huge numbers for a middling squad.

 

[Shmermerer]

With OSU's lack of discipline and structure Bell could pile up huge numbers for a middling squad.

They actually have a pretty solid recruiting class that year. I think this makes 3 top 50 kids coming in next year. They also have Crooms coming in this year. Lots of talent.

 

[donalddoowop]

They actually have a pretty solid recruiting class that year. I think this makes 3 top 50 kids coming in next year. They also have Crooms coming in this year. Lots of talent.

And that means what?

 

[Shmermerer]

And that means what?

I’m not sure what you are confused about in my post. Lol. Seems pretty straight forward.

 

[Dillon77]

And that means what?

I’m not sure what you are confused about in my post. Lol. Seems pretty straight forward.

Well, specifically it means this:

From Raoul:
WBB: Kierstan Bell, 6-1 G, Canton McKinley HS (OH), has announced her commitment to Ohio State; she's ranked #5 in the 2019 by espnW. OSU also has 2019 commits from #24 Rikki Harris and #46 Jacy Sheldon

- Rikki Harris is a 5'9" lead guard from Indiana
- Jay Sheldon is a 5'10" combo guard from Ohio

Bell is a big, strong, overpowering guard who can - and probably will - fill a wing/small forward role.

Ohio State will still have a lot of roster spots to fill in 2019, but these three are certainly a solid start.

 

[DaBball]

What if OSU also picked up Horston, Cooke, and Jackson What a class that would be. On the other hand, Aijha Blackwell is listing her finalists tonight at 9PM (CDT). Previously had a final 12 of: DePaul, Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, Louisville, Mississippi State, Missouri, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Rutgers, St. Louis Univ., and Texas. I would assume she’s narrowing to 5-7 schools

 

[SCGamecock]

What if OSU also picked up Horston, Cooke, and Jackson What a class that would be. On the other hand, Aijha Blackwell is listing her finalists tonight at 9PM (CDT). Previously had a final 12 of: DePaul, Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, Louisville, Mississippi State, Missouri, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Rutgers, St. Louis Univ., and Texas. I would assume she’s narrowing to 5-7 schools

Well, Bell said on camera that Ohio State was her favorite, so her commitment isn't exactly a surprise... but THIS would send shockwaves through WCBB in my opinion.

 

[Reypl21]

Well, Bell said on camera that Ohio State was her favorite, so her commitment isn't exactly a surprise... but THIS would send shockwaves through WCBB in my opinion.

Maybe a shockwave in the sense that a lot of talented players aren't going to go to other schools. But McGuff is not an elite coach. That class would probably underachieve. It would be a a shockwave initalially, and probably fizz out by the time they are seniors. Kind of like the 2014 UCLA class.

 

[donalddoowop]

Maybe a shockwave in the sense that a lot of talented players aren't going to go to other schools. But McGuff is not an elite coach. That class would probably underachieve. It would be a a shockwave initalially, and probably fizz out by the time they are seniors. Kind of like the 2014 UCLA class.

Hence my reply "And that means what'? I don't believe it matters how many top recruits tOS signs if they are coached the same way the Mitchell team was coached. I also believe they will underachieve.

 

[donalddoowop]

I’m not sure what you are confused about in my post. Lol. Seems pretty straight forward.

Yes, it was very clear. I was not confused. It was meant to indicate that no matter who McGuff signed, unless he starts teaching his team how to properly play defense, it won't matter how many top recruits he signs, they won't be a factor nationally, imo.

 

[Dillon77]

What if OSU also picked up Horston, Cooke, and Jackson What a class that would be. On the other hand, Aijha Blackwell is listing her finalists tonight at 9PM (CDT). Previously had a final 12 of: DePaul, Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, Louisville, Mississippi State, Missouri, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Rutgers, St. Louis Univ., and Texas. I would assume she’s narrowing to 5-7 schools

Well, Bell said on camera that Ohio State was her favorite, so her commitment isn't exactly a surprise... but THIS would send shockwaves through WCBB in my opinion.

I'm sure there are more than a few "wink, winks" on this one , but from a practicality standpoint I can't see it because Bell, Horston and Jackson all are kind of the take-charge wing.
Maybe McGuff could convince Bell and one of the others (Horston, Jackson) to play together in the same way that Horston and Jones did for the U.S. National Team, but for some reason, I can't quite envision it...

 

[victor64]

I am not sure there would be enough balls on the floor for Bell and Zia Cooke to be together on the same team.

 

[Shmermerer]

Yes, it was very clear. I was not confused. It was meant to indicate that no matter who McGuff signed, unless he starts teaching his team how to properly play defense, it won't matter how many top recruits he signs, they won't be a factor nationally, imo.

Ahhhh well that’s good to know that you weren’t confused.

 

[SCGamecock]

Maybe a shockwave in the sense that a lot of talented players aren't going to go to other schools. But McGuff is not an elite coach. That class would probably underachieve. It would be a a shockwave initalially, and probably fizz out by the time they are seniors. Kind of like the 2014 UCLA class.

Lol exactly what I meant.

 

[Stoli]

I'm sure there are more than a few "wink, winks" on this one , but from a practicality standpoint I can't see it because Bell, Horston and Jackson all are kind of the take-charge wing.
Maybe McGuff could convince Bell and one of the others (Horston, Jackson) to play together in the same way that Horston and Jones did, but for some reason.

Boston has Ohio St in her final 4 also.