Non-UConn Recruiting Thread

[TerpWomenFan]

Nice get for NC State.

Also, Kayla Thomas from Riverdale Baptist, Md. is going to Penn State.

 

[DaBball]

Sania Feagin to SC.

 

[militarydog]

Sania Feagin to SC.

Obviously great pickup for South Carolina. Having her able to play next to a seasoned A Boston will take a lot of pressure off her in her development.

 

[ConwayGmck]

Pretty solid class forming up right there.....

 

[eebmg]

SC needs their own sub-forum.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

SC needs their own sub-forum.

Hehe; are we the new Notre Dame to UCONN fans now that Muffet has retired?

 

[eebmg]

I would have said in the past that even with the best SC teams, they still suffered from SECitis. Defense and Off. Rebounding were more established then well run offensive schemes, efficiency and good shooting and as such, I personally never really enjoyed watching them (Yes even Wilson) but with Boston being so skilled, I am forced to watch and last year with Harrigan and Harris, seemed much better on the offensive end in terms of assists, shooting percentage etc.

Not sure about the new recruits though since they seem (based on ESPN blurbs) to be very much in the SEC mode of Uber athletic players who drive, run the floor, jump, play defense etc but may not be as good in shooting/passing etc

Not to say they cant be a very strong NC contender but I wonder if they will keep improving their offensive side

 

[triaddukefan]

SC needs their own sub-forum.

if that happened... this particular forum would be just filled up with Mississippi State fans and a few disgruntled Duke fans

 

[triaddukefan]

Has this been posted?

Aziaha James has chosen NcState.

good to see State pick up a top 25 recruit.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Apparently, the 4th "birdie" for S.C. is either Johnson or Hollingshead.

 

[SCspur]

Apparently, the 4th "birdie" for S.C. is either Johnson or Hollingshead.

Many say Johnson. Haven’t heard much about Hollingshead.

 

[militarydog]

Apparently, the 4th "birdie" for S.C. is either Johnson or Hollingshead.

I would be shocked if it’s not R Johnson.

 

[eebmg]

Nice story about Paige Bueckers Top Opponent Adelia McKenzie choosing Illinois
DePaul could have used her and continued the Bueckers battle.

Prince: Illinois' Fahey finds a gem

Nancy Fahey was dealt a tough hand when she accepted the job as Illinois' women's basketball coach. There wasn't any established success.

qctimes.com

Paige Bueckers, a UConn basketball commit from Eden Prairie, Minn., went head-to-head with McKenzie that night. Make no mistake, Bueckers is a stud. Her team won 97-79 and she scored 30 points. However, McKenzie finished with 40 points and did it in every way possible on the court.

The junior averaged 30.8 points, 11 rebounds, three steals and four assists a game, with a career high of 49 points against Spring Lake Park last season.

Prep Hoops released its 2021 national rankings Wednesday, and McKenzie is at 39. So why Illinois?

"I picked Illinois because I have a great connection with the coaches, and I know I’ll be taken care of, on and off the court," McKenzie said. "I love the energy of the coaches and the school is in a great area. Also, the school is really good academically which is most important. I love their style of play and the family environment."

 

[Plebe]

Nice story about Paige Bueckers Top Opponent Adelia McKenzie choosing Illinois
DePaul could have used her and continued the Bueckers battle.

Prince: Illinois' Fahey finds a gem

Nancy Fahey was dealt a tough hand when she accepted the job as Illinois' women's basketball coach. There wasn't any established success.

qctimes.com

Paige Bueckers, a UConn basketball commit from Eden Prairie, Minn., went head-to-head with McKenzie that night. Make no mistake, Bueckers is a stud. Her team won 97-79 and she scored 30 points. However, McKenzie finished with 40 points and did it in every way possible on the court.

The junior averaged 30.8 points, 11 rebounds, three steals and four assists a game, with a career high of 49 points against Spring Lake Park last season.

Prep Hoops released its 2021 national rankings Wednesday, and McKenzie is at 39. So why Illinois?

"I picked Illinois because I have a great connection with the coaches, and I know I’ll be taken care of, on and off the court," McKenzie said. "I love the energy of the coaches and the school is in a great area. Also, the school is really good academically which is most important. I love their style of play and the family environment."

A really important get for coach Fahey. She got a big vote of confidence from the Illinois AD in the form of a contract extension, despite her limited on-court success so far. Slowly but surely, taking some baby steps on the recruiting trail.

McKenzie's other finalists were Iowa, DePaul, Arizona, Minnesota, Colorado and Marquette. Interestingly, Fahey just hired two assistants away from Marquette earlier this year.

 

[TerpWomenFan]

JUST IN: Maryland lands Emma Chardon, versatile 2021 forward - The Next

6'3 Swiss international joins Brenda Frese

thenext.substack.com

Maryland lands a talented 6'3 Swiss forward. Looks like Brenda is following the new Geno blueprint with getting international players.

 

[eebmg]

JUST IN: Maryland lands Emma Chardon, versatile 2021 forward - The Next

6'3 Swiss international joins Brenda Frese

thenext.substack.com

Maryland lands a talented 6'3 Swiss forward. Looks like Brenda is following the new Geno blueprint with getting international players.

Seems MD will keep a stranglehold on the B10. Does UConn have any games with them scheduled?

 

[TerpWomenFan]

Seems MD will keep a stranglehold on the B10. Does UConn have any games with them scheduled?

The next two years. 2020 and 2021.

 

[triaddukefan]

Duke picked up an athletic wing yesterday. Chose My Blue Devils over Washington State, Utah, Colorado State, and Oregon State. Apparently could dunk in the 8th grade. ESPN Scouting report makes her sound like a Leonna Odom Clone. Has an interesting backstory... hasn't been playing basketball for all that long. Hopefully the new coach at Duke will get her to reach her potential.... and get Duke back to dominating the Streets of Tobacco Road.

 

[donalddoowop]

The new coach? I must have missed something.

 

[dws3665]

The new coach? I must have missed something.

Yes, the running joke about McCallie's imminent demise.

 

[JDuro]

Oregon picks up a 6’6 JUCO Arielle Wilson from Fayetteville, NC.

 

[DaBball]

Oregon picks up a 6’6 JUCO Arielle Wilson from Fayetteville, NC.

Interesting addition. If I'm reading her stats correctly, she averaged just 1.8 PPG and 2.4 RPG. Can't teach size. Interesting skill set as well - seems to score mostly from the perimeter.

https://twitter.com/HoopDreamsAAU/status/1242927859141955584?s=20

 

[Figurehead]

Interesting addition. If I'm reading her stats correctly, she averaged just 1.8 PPG and 2.4 RPG. Can't teach size. Interesting skill set as well - seems to score mostly from the perimeter.

https://twitter.com/HoopDreamsAAU/status/1242927859141955584?s=20

Oregonian Article

Arielle Wilson, 6-foot-6 JC prospect, commits to Oregon Ducks women’s basketball

Kilgore College's Arielle Wilson averaged 1.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game

www.oregonlive.com

 

[militarydog]

This post technically fits under both the transfer and recruiting threads. Coach McCray-Penson has added Caterrion Thompson, a 5-11 grad transfer guard from Bowling Green and Charlotte Kohl, a 6-5 freshman center from Germany.

When she was hired Coach McCray-Penson wanted to add three to the roster for the coming season. Olivia Owens was her other main target. With Owens going to Kentucky she is still looking for another player but says she doesn’t want to take a player just to have one.

McCray-Penson Announces Two Additions to 2020 Signing Class - Mississippi State

Mississippi State women's basketball head coach Nikki McCray-Penson announced the additions of Caterrion Thompson and Charlotte Kohl to the 2020 ...

hailstate.com

 

[SECbbfan24]

Would love to see more on the girl from Germany but it seems limited