Non-UConn Recruiting Thread

[UConn2SF]

Anyone have the current 2021 class rankings?

The #1 recruiting class will, most likely, be whichever one includes Fudd. But right now: #1 UConn (3 commits); #2 Notre Dame (2, Citron is underranked, imo); #3 Oregon St (2); #4 Texas (2); #5 Syracuse (4); #6 Tennessee (3); #7 Stanford (2). Then 8-10, in no particular order: WVU (3); Louisville (2); Michigan (2).

 

[SECbbfan24]

Bre committed to SC

 

[DaBball]

 

[SECbbfan24]

 

[Gamecockfan77]

1/4 confirmed.

 

[JDuro]

Had a sense this was a strong possibility when she made it back to campus, all the way from Ohio, on a Monday night for the UConn game. Seemed to really enjoy her initial visit w/ her family back in ‘18. Listening to her podcast interview by BallnGems, she has a very nice personality. Seems very comfortable talking to media.

 

[mmeade258]

1/4 confirmed.

My guess on the other 3
Saniya Rivers
Sania Feagin
Raven Johnson

 

[SCGamecock]

Had a sense this was a strong possibility when she made it back to campus, all the way from Ohio, on a Monday night for the UConn game. Seemed to really enjoy her initial visit w/ her family back in ‘18. Listening to her podcast interview by BallnGems, she has a very nice personality. Seems very comfortable talking to media.

She has a personality that SC’s WBB media beat is going to love.

 

[shiverz45]

My guess on the other 3
Saniya Rivers
Sania Feagin
Raven Johnson

If those are the 3, SC will have either #1 or the #2 class on ESPN looking at what is left on the board.

 

[ConwayGmck]

Seems like Kentucky and South Carolina are the most likely picks for Hall?

Sr stats 22pts, 8 rebs, 56% fg, 36% 3pt, 81% FT.

After watching some more of her stuff, I'd say maybe more of a big guard than a W/F.

We'll know at 3.

Those had to be her junior stats, right?

Great pick-up for Coach Staley and staff. If the rumors that these 4 commits were waiting to announce close together is true, then we'll have more commitments announced soon, possibly.....

 

[Gamecockfan77]

Those had to be her junior stats, right?

Great pick-up for Coach Staley and staff. If the rumors that these 4 commits were waiting to announce close together is true, then we'll have more commitments announced soon, possibly.....

yeah.Junior stats.

 

[dws3665]

Actually, it is true-look at the roster that Jodie Wynn inherited, completely void of any talent. McDonald, Melgoza transferred, Romero had transferred in from the Yori situation at Nebraska and did not play her senior year. The other 2/3 that you mentioned, I can't find any meaningful stats so not sure I agree on "talent". He left the program bare. If you want to give him credit for keeping McGuff's recruits, go at it but he simply did not build that program. I will say he does seem to be doing a better job at Arkansas than he did at Washington and much better than Dykes ever did.

First, Melgoza did not transfer and completed her time at UW this year. All PAC-12, 17+ ppg.

Second, you’re holding him responsible for players’ decisions to leave the program? And the players don’t have meaningful stats because they had significant medical issues and retired. I suppose that is his fault, too. Okay, sure.

 

[stwainfan]

The #1 recruiting class will, most likely, be whichever one includes Fudd. But right now: #1 UConn (3 commits); #2 Notre Dame (2, Citron is underranked, imo); #3 Oregon St (2); #4 Texas (2); #5 Syracuse (4); #6 Tennessee (3); #7 Stanford (2). Then 8-10, in no particular order: WVU (3); Louisville (2); Michigan (2).

Thanks

 

[triaddukefan]

Ok... time to break up the Little Carolina Chatter

My Catamounts pick up a verbal....... she's from the NC Mountains already... so it shouldn't be that much of an adjustment to the Southern NC Mountains. Reading the Catamount board..... looks like they had a strong recruiting class for 2020. Look out Southern Conference..... we coming.

 

[southie]

Madison Hayes decides to stick with Mississippi State

Madison Hayes is ready to give her answer. She’s a Bulldog.

247sports.com

 

[SECbbfan24]

Madison Hayes decides to stick with Mississippi State

Madison Hayes is ready to give her answer. She’s a Bulldog.

247sports.com

Its a pretty giant win to retain the whole roster essentially and Hayes. Baring a major transfer, MSU should be set for the next couple years given the current roster. Losing Gaston hurts post depth though for future but its not that big of a deal, especially given her injury history. We will now have to see if McCray can maintain the talent in Starkville and see what her coaching abilities are like.

 

[militarydog]

Its a pretty giant win to retain the whole roster essentially and Hayes. Baring a major transfer, MSU should be set for the next couple years given the current roster. Losing Gaston hurts post depth though for future but its not that big of a deal, especially given her injury history. We will now have to see if McCray can maintain the talent in Starkville and see what her coaching abilities are like.

Agree. I’d guess there were plenty of other programs in their ears. I’m still curious to the level of talent she can sign for 2021. When she was hired I predicted she would need to continue to win this coming season and then be in the hunt for some of the elite players in 2022. I’ve been surprised by how she does seem to be on the final lists of several 2021 prospects but I still think expectations need to tempered this recruiting cycle.

 

[tnvolfan65]

Dusting off an old formula I used to use for class rankings using the consensus rankings I posted on another thread.

As of today:
1. Uconn
2. Texas
3. Notre Dame
4. Syracuse
5. Arkansas
6. Tennessee
7. Stanford
8. Oregon State
9. Michigan
10. Louisville

 

[tnvolfan65]

FWIW, SC jumps to #1 with the class they are reported to have. Uconn would surpass them with Fudd.

 

[militarydog]

Dusting off an old formula I used to use for class rankings using the consensus rankings I posted on another thread.

As of today:
1. Uconn
2. Texas
3. Notre Dame
4. Syracuse
5. Arkansas
6. Tennessee
7. Stanford
8. Oregon State
9. Michigan
10. Louisville

Do you just use high school players for these rankings or do you also consider junior college, transfers, and grad transfers? Thanks.

 

[tnvolfan65]

Do you just use high school players for these rankings or do you also consider junior college, transfers, and grad transfers? Thanks.

Just high school players. I use the consensus rankings and a formula on Excel to calculate the class rankings. Keeps it objective.

 

[Lorcan]

Let’s say for the sake of argument, if Fudd picks any of the top 8 teams, do they launch all the way to #1?

 

[militarydog]

Let’s say for the sake of argument, if Fudd picks any of the top 8 teams, do they launch all the way to #1?

This isn’t directed at you at all because I’ve seen commentary on her ability on multiple message boards, official sports websites and fan pages. However I hope this young lady has broad shoulders and can handle pressure. It has been a while since I’ve seen this kind of expectation for a high school player.

 

[nwhoopfan]

It has been a while since I’ve seen this kind of expectation for a high school player.

Hasn't Bueckers seen nearly the same level of hype and expectation?

 

[militarydog]

Hasn't Bueckers seen nearly the same level of hype and expectation?

Perhaps. However most of what I’ve seen on her has been here. Of course she signed with UConn so I certainly expect that. I’ve just noticed it a lot for Fudd on multiple outlets.

 

[stwainfan]

Tennessee Lady Vols tied for lead in top 100 commits for 2021

The Tennessee Lady Vols now have three top 100 commitments for 2021.

allfortennessee.com

 

[Gamecockfan77]

Tennessee Lady Vols tied for lead in top 100 commits for 2021

The Tennessee Lady Vols now have three top 100 commitments for 2021.

allfortennessee.com

i think the elder key and Horston is a great start. I don't think it will necessarily be that difficult to fill in around them.

it of course depends on player development once they do but Tennessee isn't years away, I don't think, if they get the other stuff right.

 

[stwainfan]

i think the elder key and Horston is a great start. I don't think it will necessarily be that difficult to fill in around them.

it of course depends on player development once they do but Tennessee isn't years away, I don't think if they get the other stuff right.

I agree. I think Tennessee could still add another 2021 recruit. It's about getting the right players.

 

[tnvolfan65]

Let’s say for the sake of argument, if Fudd picks any of the top 8 teams, do they launch all the way to #1?

Number one on my list is actually SC's penciled-in class. But I'll wait til it's official.

Uconn, Texas, Syracuse, and Arkansas would jump to SC with Fudd. I'd have to double check ND, because I have a bonus system that would determine the top team in that instance. Tennessee would not with their current class alone (nor anyone ranked below them).

 

[Alydar]

Let’s say for the sake of argument, if Fudd picks any of the top 8 teams, do they launch all the way to #1?

In my system yes. Averaging out rankings assumes that the dropoff as you go down the list is at a constant rate and I doubt that is true. There is a bigger difference between Nos 1 & 10 than there is between 50 & 60.